Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1871-02-01

is an appearance Of freshness and elegance
about the former which is rarely seen among
the latter. Ladies wear their newest dresses
and real lsces at receptions, while for parties
last sessons dress, furnished up with cheap
IL innings, is thought sufficient.
LATE EPEION TOILgTTRs.
a tram OF the new striped reversible satin,
salmon aud white, over a salmon colorcd satin
petiicoat: The train was trimmed with bor
der of cid Brussels point laid on fat and caught
back with salmon cOlored satin bows aud white
ostrich tips. The front breadth of the petticoat
was caught down with rOsettes OF point lace,
with q small feather tip III the center; square
toddice, trimmed with lace, and straight sleeves
.sth lace rUs'ies.
A dress of white gros grain, trimmed with
fringe TRcies of the same, and an overskirt OF
white gauZe lie chamberv, with br.tslss elabJ-
Tately finished with rich white fringe, light blue
sash ard TURQUOISE ornaments;
beautiful dress of light Irish poplin, trimm ii
with pleated ruchcs OF the same, frnged ont,
and displaying TO great advantage tunic OF
white IRISH lace, Hoped mp with black velvet
and riEkrOSes, wide sleeves with lace under
sleeves, bodice open in front and trimmed
with lace.
A rich pink SILK dress has demi-trained
skirt, trimmed with three narrow hounces,
plnked and headed with rRcAss, fringed out.
over this is worn black lace tunc with berthe,
which is ornamented at the sides, at the back
where the sash is worm and upon the shoulders
with trailing sprays of lovely pink flowers.
soft, satin finished ceHGrss ds roses ashes of
rosesl dress was made and trimmed entirely OF
the material in three different shades. Scant
towering Of Hinged ruches formed the trim
ming.
A very rich dress worn bv matron past mid
die age, was OF wine-colOred velvet. with mar
row rounces mounted upon fringed Fittings OF
silk and headed with pleated ruches.
The most popular toiettes for young lalies
EpOn all dress occasions are composed of light
evening silks, mounted with handsome mus
lin overdress, or tuted muslin trimmings, alter
mating with RULES or ruches OF the same.
The feather trimmings. which were so fash
ionaole early In the season, are not mach seen
now; but, IN place OF these. rich fur is used,
even upon bail dresses.
1ne OF the most beautiful dresses worn this
season was observed during promenade IN lr-
wing Hail. az the ball of the Americas Club. 1t
consisted of a Nile green satin, which is light
wonderful shade OF blue green, trimmed with
rows Of rich white lace put on plain, aud headed
with narrow bands OF CRETE. The glittering
fur, recalled. the serpent OF old Nile wildly.
FANCY BAIL COSTUMES
As this Is the month for fancy dress balls il
may De useful to indicate few costumes which
generally excite attention and admiration.
dolly Warden" dress consists of short
quilted Elk or satin petticoat, over which
way round. High heeed black morocco shoes.
with rosettes and buckles, clicked stocking.
Low body OF chintz cut in deep point and laced
up, sleeves of the same, shaped TO the elbow
with wide lace frills Long black lace mittens
aud small lace couture or cap laid lar to the ton
Of the head and adorned with long ribbons.
which hoat upon each side. The 'IoUave"
costume IL very new and very isunty. IL consists
of a velvet jacket cut with five short square
eas9ues, reyefs collar, faced with white silk
az cuffs, also turned up with white and discover
ing lace iTill which falls over the hand. The
waist is white, with scarlet buttons, but is worn
loose, and open 50 as TO show the open rurts OF
5d1ot of lace. worn beneath. The pctticOat is
very short, and is OF white serge trimmed with
three bands OF scarlet cashmere stitched on with
white silk III embroidery stitch. A short upper
skirt of white serge il l0oped upon cit Der side in
large plat, and a Roman scarf, white. scarlet
and green. IS folded round the waist, and tied
upon the right side. Full Zouave trousers com
ing two inches below the Petticost, and 10 the
top OF the Polish boots, AMI A white felt fogleyt
with scarlet III lines, completes the costume.
- Winter wears several short skirts Of frosted
tarlatans, loup"d up with frosted prinruscs
ow-drOps, and holly. The sleeves are short
The body low and trimmed with white rOwer>.
crystal fringe, and swauOCwn round the neck.
Long gloves trimmed at the top with swans
Town, white satin boots trimmed with swans
DOWN; pure crystal ornaments. white wiz with
long curl>. flowers and crystals arranged in
them to match the dress.
- hay-msker' il dressed in short skirt
OF hun linen. white linen cheml.e OF
which the top and sleeves alone are visible.
black velvet braces, an apron OF white linen
trimmed with black velvet and wide -brimmei
lat OF velvet, decorated with daisies and field
flowers. he dress OF a milk mad" i. simple
and petty. IL consists OF a striped black aBd
white skirt. "A low bodice of scarlet merino
with short basques, above which il seen the top
Of white linen chemsette; large black cross
suspended from a black velvet ribbon, and "A
high Breton cap of stArcheG cambria orn4-
mented with a black velvet bow. The viii
lage bride appears IN a short white mus
lin dress, trimmed with numerous narrow
ruifes; white muslin apron. trimmed
with three rows of narrow satin ribbon
OF varied colors; q square muslin bodice
ornanented with three rows OF ribbon to match
striped stockings, black kid shoes, and a little
muslin cap, with u rosette composed of narrow
,atn ribbon in three colors. Mary Queen of
SCOTS has the advantage OF being striking
and always Ineligible dress. Scebach dressed
| il according TO the description OF Sir Walter
Scott, IN the abbot a trained robe of
black velvet, with a small run open IN front.
ON her head small cap OF lace, = of the pointed
shape, followed in at the sides which is 20 well
known,l ''and from her shoulders a long trans
parent veil of white muslin, which could be
Drawn at pleasure over her face and person.
cross OF gold hung from her neck, and a rosary
OF ebeny and gold was suspended from her CIR
de Louis Nlli' dress consists of a train
| OF green satin, trimmed with q rich old Brussels
lace hounce, over a white satin pettico At.
Boquets OF mixed roses white and red for orna-
ments white curled wig, ornamented to match:
diamond earring, ana necklace, and plenty OF
powder, the effect OF which IS heightened by
two black patches, one placed low on the lett
check. the other high on the right cheek.
An "old Mother Hubbard" dress l. of yellow
lowered elk punched w. with crimson satin
bows, over crimson satin petjicOats. Long
pointed stomacher OF silk laced with red rib
bon, white muslin apron and very high pointed
velvet or black felt hat, with a red bow on one
side. A stick Is, of course, Indispensable
Yellow chintz, over crimson merno quilted will
answer every purpose. ''MOrning Star wears a
white tulle dress with Grecian tunic OF gold
tissue, bordered with long golden fringe.
gold belt clasps the waist and q bandeau confines
the fair flowing hair, set directly the fore
head 18th a diamond star. The dress should be
long, but plain, simply hemmed and worn over
two other skirts of tulle and one Of thin muslin
to look soft and flowing. "Evening Star wears
black tulle skirt sprnkied with silver stars
body low. with q row of silver stars above the
waist. but under the arms On The head
diadem formed OF silver stars, and attached TO
this long flowing black tulle veil envelopine
the entire figure and sPanged With stars
Summer appears in Charming dress OF green
tulle, made with several short skirts and gar
landed with roses. The blonde hair lit must be
blondel is worn flowing and crowned with
roses. Upon her arm she carries a basket of
fruit. Spanish dress completes the list
Ii consists OF a short dress OF yellow satin
trimmed with two lace nounces, laid on fat
Black velvet bodice, with slashed basques and
long tight sleeves. White muslin chemisette,.
long black lace veil. arranged over a high comb
and with rosebud upon one side. Black and
gold fan.
WHAT EVERYBODY wANFs'ro KNOW
Street suits are made principally with two
skirts, the under one b0rdered with a rather
deep bur very scant fouDce, the upper one
scoiloled or vandyked and bound with the ma
feriaI, or finished with a cross-cut fold of silk or
velvet Fur bands, of course, are very much