, 1873-01-12

side. A dress OF oliye-green cloth had per.
fcctly plain skirt, with an oyerBkirt and jacket
trimmed Nth velvet Of darker shade. The
jacket had square collar; and sloped away from
ths second button, SO as to display the velvet
gilet. The sailor collar and square pockets were
also faced with velvet, and the overskirt was
turned back, and the rerers also were finished
with velvet. A chapeau Rubens OF the velvet
Was trimmed with ost1ich~tips in three Ehados,
held by q large jet buckle.
Another dress, Of DARKEST navy blue cloth, WAS
trimmed with q band OF cable; while one OF
gray, suitable for slight mourning, had trim
ming Of Alaska sable: Fur caps to correspond
with the d1ess-trimminge accompanied these.
VISITING DRESSES
are made OF the new velvet co!ela in the
newest toilettes, and also in combinations
OF velvet and faille. For these, trimmings OF
ch-feathers. the blue-green p1umage Of the
peacock's breast, and lace, are arranged in great
variety. A dress in new striped material Of
velvet and satin, in an unique shade Of purpliBh-
blue had bo1-plaited f1ounco on the skirt, one
broad double box-plalt on each breadth OF the
demi-train. The skirt Was caught up e,. pouf
with sash Of watered ribbon, which, passing
under it, was knotted in q large bow at the eide.
jaunty jacket Of the material had q band OF
ostrich~feathers finishing the edge, while q vest
of embroidered faille completed it. The hat was
soft pouf Of an aspiring tendency, trimmed
with ostrlch-feathers and tea-roses.
EVENING DRESSES
chow combination of Pompadour colors. and
are einborately trimmed, The last novelty, how
ever, is . combination Of satin. velvet, and err
mine. This is handsome for q dowager whose
dancing days are over, while the new Hermann
brocale-gau2o makes the most elegant OF over
dresses, to bs worn with skirt OF plain faille.
Among the smaller articles Of laa,ea apparel, we
can only say, OF tho
HATS AND BoSSErs,
that they still seem to be aspiring to the Excel
eior model and it is to DO hoped that at last they
will reach height at which they will meet the
fate Of that illustrious youth with the banner,
and cease to be-,
FANS, GLOVES: ETC.
fancy for very large fans now obtains, es-
peciafly thoee OF Spanish make,-the more an
tique and rococo the more desirable. High
Spanish combs are also in favor, and are either
of carved shell or ivory, or have exquisite tops
Of coral. Gold and silver are also shown, while
occasionally one set with diamonds dazZles the
eyes.
Silk hose, in longitudinal stripes OF black and
white, or blue and white, are shown for house
verbally petite foot OF the American woman CO.
quettisllly pretty.
Gloves still creep up the arms, and every
woman buys them with aa many buttons as she
can afford. Those with two and three fasten-
inga are used for the street, while, for evening
should never be stretched by artificial
means, but ahould be well powdered. Every
large establishment where this item Of lndy's
dress is kept always does this without being
who buys require that it should be, until the
custom becomes general. Then take time and
fit tho glove carefully to tho hand, always re-
moving the rings first. Rings should never be
worn under glove, as they at once spoil tho set
it is largo enough for tho wrist to reach its
proper place. Mrs. shoddy, who rose to such
height Of unparalleled greatness during the war,
could always DO known by her coarse, fat hands,
that overfowed her gloyes,-theso being SO
that member, It il impossible to judge differ
ent makers gloves by tho number upon them,
as they vary very much, and the proper size can
only be ascertainea by trial. Alexand1es are OF
medium size, and, If the hand is either unusually
long or broad, this will have to be allowed for in
the purchase. Adore all, do not let any one uso
glove-stretche1s upon them, except yourself,
and never do it unless it ia unavoidable. Well
made gloyes will not require it.
xuscELLASEoUs NOTES
The "sweu" opera glasses OF this season ato
mounted in smoked pearl.
Velvet boots arc now made to match the toi-
lotte, with heels also Of velvet.
Even opera cloaRs aro trimmed with the
fashionable ailver fox fur nowadays.
-Amethyst daisies mounted on flexible
springs are fashionable ornament for the
hair. -..
-Blue-b1ack kid gloves are the latest impor-
tation from Paris.
"A hanging garden OF sponge is one OF the
latest novelties in window gardening.
Beautiful jewel cases are now made OF thick,
but very transparent, glass, with gilt mount
iugs, In tho bottom is satin cuahion for the
jewels.
.-Bronzcs seem to be tho fayorito gifts on all
nowadays. Black bronze is the rage,
and rerd antique ia rapidly going out Of date.
T1.o 1fr nf irv hAf
woman's glory ell on the top Of the head, so
that single spray Of flowers or BON Of ribbon
is considered sufficient ornament:
Street costumes trimmed with fur nre now
all the rage, It is a Russian fashion
ALL the swell canes and umbrellas are now.
with an entwining snake II silver.
Very large fans, of CURIOUS workmanship
and pattern, something after the fashion Of
those used by our great grandmother are again
IN vogue.
Young ladies are wearing brisht-colored
5ashes, looped far down on the left side, over
b1ack silk dresses.
For full evening costume, boots Of the same
,olor as the dress arc the most stylish, and many
aides still wear the Louis Quinzo heel, although
Fashion has long since "put her foot on it, or
:ather ceased to do SO.
1t is no longer tho Il correct thing" to have
7our monogram on tho 1ly Of the envelope, but
;ou should uso red wax and hare upon it i'm
pressed your initials. This, We nre assured is
'AV y
-1ne Of the latest novelties in tho bon-5o4s
inc is what appears to be package OF assorted
lid gloves, bound together with . band of
scarlet silk. By tonching 3 spring the package
,pons in the centre, displaying tempting pile
i candies.
"A very stylish and now coifrure has the front
aair Taved and combed up high over frisette.
The back hair is combed up, tied and then
braided in two braids, which descend upon either
5ide, and are raised again to the middle under n
cascade Of cnrls, which arc formed by the endn
If the front hair.
"A grand piano, an India shawl, two sets Of
diamonds complete, Six dozen pairs Of Partisan
,lovos, roll OF velvet, and box for tho Charity
Ball were among tho presents received BY d Now
FORK denoisel1o on Christmas from the nabob !
he is about to marry.
BRANCH LIBRARIES.
70 he Editor Q] The Chicago Tribune: