The New York herald., 1871-11-30

lessor, and Miss Mcdowell daughter OF the General
and the whole Imperial party were conducted into
the supper room
Tho Goddess Fashion
never was represented before in this city by toilets
so surprisingly rich and distnge by votaries so
richly endowed by nature with all the attributes
tnat constitute lovely woman. Among the myriad
toilets we can only find time and space for few:-
The ideal Of elegant simplicity was realized In a
toilet OF white India muslin garnsned profusely
with the most delicate vaenciennes lace, and worn
by o lady in one Of the boxes. The skirt garnl.
ture consisted of infnitesimal tucks alternat-
ing with narrow RULES, edged with lace
meeting the long, full overskirt in the bacg
ana forming ga,niture tab1ier reaching TO ts.
waist A 1chu OF the same material half concealed
the lovely neck and entirely covered the corsage
decOuete, the ends being continued in long sashes
which, in conjunction with dropping sprays or N.Y.
valley, supported the graceful drapery OF the
ttlniQue.
Similar sprays formed the heading to the lace on
the dchu and ornamented the wavy tresses oil the
couture. Elegant pearl jewelry completed this
charming toilet. which just suited the blonde lowell
ness of the youthful wearer, but would have ap
peared like afectation on an Older person.
Leaning on the arm OF the Magyar uniformed
Count Schonvalon was q tall, graceful girl, whose
| lovely features, lit up with the excitement OF the
| scene Drew the attention OF the passers by, and
also enlisted their admiration Pen do Justice
to the exquisite toilet, arranged with petticoat
OF white satin almost covered with 1ounces OF rich
| black Chantly lace. worn under q n,anteau de
| cour of rose-colored velvet mounted from the
| shoulders in a broad Vatican plait This train
was cut in one with the corsage something In the
style OF Gabrielle, the corsa0e decouete and
open In front, displaying stOmacher matching the
petrcoat and the train sweeping of In graceful
curve. Bordering the tram was q row OF Chantiliy
lace with heading or white feather trimming Part
lame OF white satin and lace, suspended from he left
side. the sleeves were OF white satin, trimmed
meeting the long family tinted gloves. Artistic
enamel iewsry Of % Hight blue WIN delicate rscerles
Pompado,n, slightly powdered.
tall, disting.e looking matron, resting on the
rea ar o. in rone Of n royal parpe weF yeve e
the tram skirt looped on the left side by
White Gss su Of ws W R oancs o
black thread lace The corsage was modified !
refine Nargot, corded with SIX OF the same color,
open in front over vest OF white satin, fastened
win diamond buttons set IN jet
The sleeves were quite tight, ornamented on the
satin bands. Elegant point lace collar and culrs,
and diamond jewery. The snow.white hair was
arranged IN 1nger.puifs at the Sides the back har
disposed rather high ami Ornamented with an |
ai0rette of diamonds combining barbe OF ex- |
brilliant brunette looked charming In a toilette |
OF corncolored Jaale the train skirt ornamented |
with two nounces Of white point lace, fcssooned at
intervals by sprays Of scarlet geranums, with bril-
liant green leaves. Clusters OF the same flowers |
iolIned the heading, velled by copaUes OF utlie, |
and sustained The graceful oopnes OF the point lace
overskirt. The cOrsdge d.coUete was ornamened |
on the shoulders with clusters OF geranums the
same exquisite flowers ornamentlng the abundant |
raven checelue. Diamond ana ruby lewelry.
SKIRT dscats gray % trimmed Win
"1 and White 'Hs lace over this was worn poonaise
ters and garands OF blush roses tempting one to
commit larceny, SO natural dld they appear This
was most arstlcally draped by garlands Oh roses,
intertwned with white and black lace.
The halI-hiQh corsage and demong sleeves were |
couture was ornamented with natural blush roses
bouquet OF natural MOWERS at ihe left side OF tue
corsage and handsome diamond ana opal Jeweiry
completed this lovely toilet.
Mricn admiration was ecited by toilet OF deli
an overskIrt OF white tnlle, gracefully draped by
clusters OF lacs. The same MOVERS, in conjunction |
and the unique sash in the back. The colrrure was
disposed unusually nigh and ornamented with
Among the ripping waves OF shimmerlng tonets
that surgcd in from the foyer TO the floor by the
main entrance We cannot help mentioning the
teens. whose fresh natural color was
relief from the r9nged and powdered faces
underskrt Of white ioulard and an overdrcss Of
light blue poult de sole The skirt was trimmed
with two narrow pinked nounces OF blue SILK,
headed by rows OF blue rlbDon velvet, the waist
high and plain, with short sleeves trimmed to
match the skirt. The overskirt, trimmed to match,
had plain Gabrielle front buttoned all the way
down, win the back arranged in "A new and stylish
manner. IL was looped under Louis XIII. bows Of
blue gros grain ribbon. In the set OF Lancers next
the Prince was beautiful girl, whose dress of deli
cate rose.colorea poult de sole was trimmed
with side plaitngs OF the same confined Dy pu ilngs
OF white tue, strapped with black velvet bands,
black Chantliy lace and rosec0l0red fringe. The |
skirt was long, full train, bordered with TRIM
ming like tna In 'front.' the double revers at the sides
trimming arrayed across the front to simulate O
back proceeded o long, full overskirt, trimmed to
shorter one in the style or basque, completed by
a handsome fan bow OF silk ana tule set up against
the corsage. The low courage pom ted back and |
front, the lower edge finished with q row OF black |
lace, and the pufng arranged around the neck |
to simulate a berthe Full puffed sleeves OF tue |
Icll nom underneath 0 plating OF silk. Dressy |
corure, ornamented with sprays OF eglantine, set
or the toilet and the bewitchlng wearer to the best
advantage.
Emerging from the ladies' room was charming
toilet arranged with dress OF light blue silk,
worn under an overdress OF fine white SILK grena-
dine The skirt or the dress was bordered
with deep box xpaited h0unce, gradually
deepening towards the front, forming o deep
garnture across the apron. The heading was CON-
posed OF purnng OF grenadine confined by straps
oil blue sllk surmounted 10y standing row o! wnite
Monde. The nwer Overskirt WAS very long and