, 1876-10-29

| association, and to offer prizes Of great value
for toilets which exhibit the ercatest novelty,
styled the 'sLadies' Costume Competition.
anu IS under the auspices of the Directors OF
the Alexandra Palace Six prizes have been
awarded, aud the recipients we'll deserved the
honor. One OF these designs was reception
dress Of rosc-colored velvet aud silk danlasse,
whose long, pointed bodice and broad train
closely resembled those seen in the
portraits OF the beautiful Fraucoise de
Folk. The skirt hung naturally, without
ans ahs fGsss hes,n OF dragging back ana
shaped train, Displayed grace that is never
seen IN the undulatory, serpentine affairs that
nave lately been SO much admired. A street
costume was also awarded prize for exquisite
nation Of beauty and utility therein displayed,
whilst all were remarked for their strict adapta-
ton to the occasions for which they were de-
signed. This contest between Fashion and the
~ ladies' Costume eompetition'' lis unfortunately
IN England, and therefore may not affect the
former in her stronghold here, unless the
Partisan ladies who are interested from a
similar association in their own city.
AMONG THE MAGNIFICENT ToILETrEs
ordered by the daughter Of the Duke de Moruv,
who is to marry the Marquis de Corsana, one
composed Of alternate stripes of sky-blue saiia
and point-lace insertion is ssngu1arly handsome
The satin bands embroidered in leaves and ten
drills OF silk and gold, and the yaporous lace,
nous and golden mist, almost indcscribable in
its beauty. This forms the Princess polonssse,
whilst broader bands Of the same designs are ar
ranged alternately with the lace for nounces on
the satin skirt. The corsagc decol}ete and short
sleeves are embroidered in similar manner, and
edged with old point lace.
Costumes from Bengal are now conspicuous
at the Grand Hotel, where Muntazamal, the
wealthy nabob, and q numerous retinue have ar
rived. The accoutrements and surroundings
which they have deemed it necessary to trans
port hither renders it surprising that the ma
bob's favorite elephant did not accom-. .,any him,
to allow the indulgence of bis fayorte manner
of 1ocomoton during his visit here. It is stated
these foreigners still adhere to their old nation
al dress in their own country, when within their
houses, which is certainly la mode In Paris rel
gardng color. It consists OF different pieces OF i
brilliant colored cloth, twisted around the body |
with the ends tucked in the folds, but probably |
they will return with the enlightened ideas Of !
and avail themselves of means so |
favorable to their ideas Of delineating the hu- |
man form.
This distinguished party attended the Chate-
let to witness the first performance OF the |
" Seven Castles of the Devil" and also went in /
raptures over "La Belle Heiene," at the Vaude-
Vile In fact. the latter seems to be the great
est place Of attraction in Paris, and seats and
stands are engaged long time previously to
gain access there.
Notwithstanding the grand performance at
The Opera, the Lyfique, the Coincide Franchise,
With Rome Vaincu " and its unriyaled caste,
ind other magnificent representations, this
opera boufIc, IS La Belle Helene" is
low victorious over au. MATH1LDE.