National Republican., 1873-12-02

so badly dyed that the pclt Is very much In
1urcd and Ia liable to tear, therefore seal.skln
iurs In the lower prices are not durable. For
ladies 10 mourning, there are the silkeu Per-
slani, Astrichan, Russian lamb, aud black
monkey. The slken Pcrsiani, with lie smooth,
soft appearance, is tho most desirable OF
these. Black monkey and lynx are not a.
fashionable rs was anticipated. They arc
beautiful and stylish, but being dyed are liza
bic 70 crack. Mink Is no longer the standard
fashionable fur.
1t held It's place rs such for several years,
but al last his been crowded ont by tho new
fancy furs, such rs fox, seal, dc. Ermine Is
not now considered the most drosey fur, and
Ia not used TO any extent except In dolmans
and cloaks Tor opera wear. Sets Of thls fur,
consisting Of muff and boo, will always flnd
certain amount OF favor, especially at the low
prices they arc now offorcd-a set OF the
finest quality and purcst color now costs only
thirty dollars. The pretty white Grebc acts
have also lost favor, and consequently are
much reduced In price. The arica chlnchllla
| sets arc more fashionable than last season,
and when worn with velvet cloal; trimmed
with a chinchills border they are very rich
and stylish.
The new seal skin hats for ladIc, arc the
marchioncss, Lorne auG the turban with
double brlm. The marchoness has high
conical crown with rolling brim. A tuft Of
game feathers and the head Of the seal orna-
ment the front. The Lorne 10 jauuty Scotch
shape without any brim. The crown slopes
down In the back and Is finished with bow
Of gros grain ribbon. A tiny seals head 10
placed directly In the front These caps arc
very pretty and appropriate for young girls.
Fur trimming Is In greater demand this
season than ever before. All the fashionable
furs, such as sablc-tall, fsher-tall, otter,
chlnchllla, seal, and fox, 10 all Its varieties,
can now be had by the yard for this purpose.
IL 10 used on all outside garments, aud even
silk suites are trimmed with bands Of un-
plucked otter, and have collars aud cuffs Of
the fur.
. RECEPTION DRESSES.
White Chambery gauze, or grenadiuo, with
inch-wide satin stripes, are the most stylish
materials this winter for overdresses and
other accessories OF light colored silks, worn
In the evening and at afternoon receptions,
The transparent galize Is made In long polo
naise, or else an oversklrt and basque, and
also forms the flounces, which are laid Ia side
pleats arranged to show the satin stripe on
top. bridesmaids wear white satin-strlpcd
gauze made over white silk. Guests at fash-
ionable weddings wear blue, rose, or laven
dor silk under white gauze.
This fancy for stripes extends to other full
dress materials, such as silk and velvet. Thus
poloua,se made Of alternate stripes Of white
silk and black velvet Is worn over Q skirt OF
ehh HOunCtS, showing the
velvet stripe on each plcat. A Normandy cap
Of black velvet trimmc d with white feather,
ruche, and three large white roses, point
lace ruff, long white gloves, and diamond
ornaments were worn with this Frenchy
toilette.
The Princess dress. with whist and trained
skirt cut In one, Is in high vogue for the |
elaborate toiettes Of matrons and middle |
aged ladies, especially those who are inclined |
to en- bon point. This resembles the old |
fashioned gabrielle dress, but Is more bout |
FAINT behind and moro clingiug In front, and, |
like old Grimcss coat, is 'all buttoned down
before" Such q dress-lately imported from |
Worth's-is Of London smoke faille, with |
diamond cut steel buttons Of artistic beauty |
down the front.
Tue flowers young ladies wear with white |
and pale tinted silks are extremely large, and |
Of darkest deepest colors. The effect OF |
such garnilure Is lovely. slippers are now |
worn on full.dress occasions instead of but |
toned boots. They arc of white kid, or, what |
Is still more stylish, Of black satin, arc very |
low instead Of the high Marie Antoinettc |
shape, squarc-tocd, trimmed with lace aud |
beads, aud display TO advantage the embrold- |
,red silk or old-tlmc clocked stockings of |
thread. COifures consist OF soft puffs, feath- |
sTy curls, and loose coils worn very high on |
Lhe head. comb OF tortolse-sbell or Of |
gold Is placed far back on one side, and q
single rose, resting in the top of the puffs, Is
he climax. Miss KsIcKERBoCKER.