, 1876-08-20

peror, In the Tui1eries, and In her palac
home at Vienna, we must seek the graceful to
lettes that are more in favor now than any other
OF older times, and as she appears before US il
her pictured loneliness, with gold-cmbroidere'
satin robe, over which falls sky-b1ue Velve
court train which still bears her name, it is u,
marvel that it finds admirers now. Several toi
lettes with the Marie Antoinette train have latel
[ been forwarded to the charming resort d'Arro
| manchcs near Baycux, where number OF aristo
| cratic Partisan families are spending the sum
] 1ner. Among them are the Ncviers, Vaux, Mar
! shall Canrobert and family, and many othe
equally prominent names
Vichy also has many celebrated visitors, ant
an en1vening scene took place there few day.
ago, occasioncd By the departure Of Prince Has
san Pacha Tor Egypt. Many persons assembled
and bid the Prince adieu, and as the Royal yacht
Ell Mahr left the shore warm greetings followed
until it Was lost to view.
A VENETIAN SKATING FETE
took place at Trouyille last Saturday, which at
tracted many Of the beau monde of Paris, and
rumor states, the cclat Of the season could not
he riyaled. Although there are no decided
changes to note at the modistcs, many tridcs
appear ut times that serve to vary tire toilettcs
made early in the season. The broche gauze
ribbons now come in widths to suit every pur-
pose, aud produce a pretty effect, when well
harmonized. They are disposed in scarts, bows,
and drapery, whilst narrower widths serve for the
trimming "eclIeionnant " or polonaises, and
Tor ornanenting pockets and sleeves. Crayats
and bows for the coiffure are also formed Of the
medium widths.
A FEW NEW SILKS
have appeared In black or dark grounds, with
Roman stripes and rich "bouquets jeties,'' and
moirc antique and heavy watered silks are also
seen. If the latter are favorably received, 1t
will bc easy to predict the coming styles of
making toilettes, as an abundance Of trimming
only mars the beauty Of these goods, and plain
skirts will be necessitatcd. One IF the most be-
coming novelties for seaside resorts has Just ap-
peared in the tloss-clnbroidercd tulle manlil1as,
which come in different shapes. The capuchon
Is much favored, but is not SO becoming as the,
scarfs, which after enVcloping the head are tied
behind, and full in the back.
THE COMING MUSICAL SEASON
in Paris will be inauguTated by the first repre-
md curiosity is on the quf Vivc rs to its success
Is all the artists who are to take part in it have
never been heard here "La Fiellesse de Love
lace" Just completed by Messrs. Leon and
Bcauvallet, will be performed at the Theatre
Cluny next September, and, with the care which
TESS. Another star is arising in the musical
horizon, and the absence OF Mne- krauss has
been the means Of bringing forth another
prlma. donna, whose future promises to
be BE-, OF great value to the, Grand Opera.
to perform the role of Rachd in ttLa
juive,' to which she did full justice, although
1t was contrary to general expectation. This
young lady, who is quiet pretty and attractive,
promises to be great favoritc. 4 noticeable
event has transpired at Toulouse, where II. Beth
cflcr was presented with two crowns Of gold
Leaves In commemoration OF the services rem
lcred BY him and his troupe to the sufferers by
the inundation Of the Faubourg St. Cyprien.
One was presented by the Mayor OF Toulouse
IN behalf Of the citizens, and the other by the
Frecmasons. Many ladies were present at the
presentation OF the crowns, and the effective
CEREMONY will long be remembered by the citi-
zcus OF Toulouse. MAruupE,