The New York herald., 1869-04-18
PARIS FASHIONS.


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PARIS, March 80, 1859.
At the last bal raasQue given before Lent l came
across an eccentric masker in one OF the outer pas
sages. He was dressed as Clodache in flaming red
Jaunty yellow and spangles but the expression Of
his countenance and his general air were most de-
jected. He was, besides, lying rolled up In his
velvet cloak along the ground, considering the
antics of the dancers in view with deep melancholy
A Mephist0, with whom was pacing through the
lobbies, gave him friendly kick, inquring "Why
SO surly, friendP' "Sir," answered the grotesque
individual addressed ~ am afflicted with
the spleen and morbid sensations and as
1t Is customary In this season to appear
In disguise i am trying the effect Of
dashng attire on my system, and do enjoy 1t ex-
tremely." A deep groan from the speaker closed
this PERIOD and Mephisto, turning to me, reflected
as we went along, "He thinks he's mighty jolly, but
I'd sooner give up my friendship with the dev than
again experience the cold shiver his enjoyment has
given me down the spine Of my back"
The said shiver was Of course, caused by the ter
rble draughts one always feels behind the scenes.
felt 1t myself, and the masker had nothing to do
with the chicken-skin that creeps over man among
stage properties; but / also felt the philosophy Of
the incident and now apply 1t TO my own case this
day. None Of your readers woulu believe me II
told them l have to turn into spanges when /
want to be genial but they may rely ON my
veracity when assure them that have all through
Lent endeavOred to hide my humoristc and profane
tendencies under sober coat curtailed Of cod tails
behind and by administering unto my digestion
plenty Of cod inside-in fact, under mourning suit
which have enjoyed exceedingly, though DO not
suppose have had enough OF the medium In me
to communicate shivers. Like the contemplative
masker have felt better until this morning, when
the unleavened paste OF my old man cracked under
explosion Of laughter; 1t did, and, honor bright,
turned into my blue fril frock, Poole trousers and
claret satin necktie such wide sailors knot with
all the frisklness Of my organization. This joIty
was not caused by sunshine, as this Easter wind OF
Is easterly, nor by the passing folly Of man.
days previous to that on which April and ladies
make fools OF men. IL was what poet or ballad
writer would style reminiscence.
had been the day before TO pay visit to one Of
Fashions reatves her name s Fancy, and the new
denomination she has given to paners revisited my
when / in my mind connected this with what we
now see since square bodices have been adopted the
pis d Ufs association almost killed Inc. II anything
had been left In womankind to define philosOphcally
besides the dos dos and pis ris, Twas just in the
mood to find name for 1t, but there Is nothing
between the two.
am glad have returned to my old disposition
again. learned great deal Of Fancy. Her toilet
green fale skirt with nounce OF Chantiy round
the bottom Her panier was made Of two fiounces
roseties. She wore on her left side suspended rom
green silk cords an aim pouch chatelaine, on which
her initials were worked with black, aud 1t was
sas square, AID V sSs h lace jacket
with falling sleeves open and wide. Her jewels were
Sped speci%ens in lie garden Of acclimataon =" couS
not be got In among long grass; but on one there
was stork on one leg. on another heron, on her
perfect mania, and have been suggested by the
enames OF the japanese, who have long exceiled in
this industry sleeve buttons are made OF the size
OF English half crown, and the great idea is TO
have tangled herbage. on which exquisite birds are
turquoise blue, because they are diticut to produce
Each subject Is whether bird, fish dragon, encased
by exguisitely thin threads OF gold and the number
OF ornaments for wear seems to increase every day.
There are studs, pins, lockets, links and even but
tons. The French call it email ciafsonne. Some Of
enamel consists In the perfection Of painting in
yltreous pigments then subjecting the designs to
also paid visit to Taste this week, another rela.
tive TO our sovereign lady. She was jubilant over
the failure OF Longchamps, which procession she
has 30 long thought inappropriate on Good Friday;
but religious feeling, perceived, was only partial
consideration; her real qualification is caused by the
cornered style, but peplum style across the back;
the centre Is gathered up to the waist, over which
comes black sheaf of bows the sides, which hang,
form long wide sleeves. she mas also adopted a
new fanchon trimming to be put on hats and
tOquet drapery with these cashnleres. IL IL fringe
made OF all the shades In an Indian shaw 1t is sewn
on tue or Grape, aud after forming the usual scarf
above the chignon is crossed under the chin.
Straw hats are to be worn pointed towards the
forehead, and this seasons favorite IL the poppy
trail with black or blue velvet bow on the summit
oil the head. The harebell. IN mauve aud yellow
primrose is sui able Tor young ladies'.
The Van Dyck red was worn by Fashion herself ON
Easter Monday at soirec given by her e. some ju-
veniles or the distribution OF Easter eggs contain
ing toys. She had likewise adopted an Aiencon run,
which began at the waist In 'front.' and, rounding
the BODICE stood up like short fan behind. The
Diana to9ue or ieathored cap Is Indispensable with
this. ltls kept on even all the evening, aud the
feathered Is fastened with snap Of gems. THIS
toquet and the Canova headdress are the novelties.
The Canova consists Of bow OF hair, q IN GIeQue,
ut the top OF the head, and OF Tick resses that look
like torsades Colored satin ribbon IL looped
through these paits, and satin bow - placed In The
centre OF the forehead. Some prefer cavalier
feather, pink preferred. II Is fastened under
the knot OF hair descends TO the middle of the back
OF the head, where 10 is gracefully twisted ana
left to curl behind the ear. Pale green
Is adopted with blonde hair The Malcontent hat is
my favorite; 1t lends pout to coral lips II Il made
OF gray straw, narrow oval crown brim turned up
on one side only, with bow of gray satin. lt IL
trimmed with long ostrich gray feather laid back
Lace is much worn fan shape on the waist ana
epaulettcs. The fold In most favor Tor mounting
certain frled spring materials Ia the ben fold for
Hounces. Some like the organ pipes, whle others
reject boh as they suggest ringmI and peang forth
for comers they adhere to LOUIS .<v. piisse and du
Barry rlcne
Inc imperial Prince entered his fourteenth year
vclocIpcde. and the Chateau Laifte, on the other
hand, the landed property left hun by Princess
Baciocch s TO be sold, Il consists In the Princess