The New York herald., 1876-09-21
OPENING DAY.

VI LIN 1lNd LA
WHAT coLoRs AID STYLES WILL PREVAIL THIS
FALL IN LADIES WEAR.
With the first breath OF autumn the pale neutral
tints that have characterized summer in the realm OF
Fashion have given way TO tho gorgeous colors
Of tho fall The rage go shopping" among the fair
sex is Increased by the expectation OF seeing somo-
thing now, and the query OF "What 10
weary" Is just tho most important item
OF their existence. The "must haves' control the
purse, and pater tamiiias find themselves obliged to
cash out for these eventful seasons Perhaps II is
their demands that have given fresh impetus to trade
Be that as may the outlook in tho mercantile world
Is certainly encouraging Tincs no longer fashion
ably dull and brisk iail trade is relied upon by enter
prisng merchants The attendance upon the open
ines yesterday certainly gave them room for
such hope Tho crowds OF fair visitors
did not look upon tho tempting display Of exquisite
fabrics with prolonged and hopeless gaze. Pleasure
aud expectation beamed in every face while the sacs
were quick and frequsnt The cxpos,tions are
replcte with novelty and beauty In each and
every department. Silks hold firm place
IN market and are presented in and
beautiful tints Deep chestnut wood and brown tnts
dark bottle green prune and navy blue among the
fashionable shades for street The gho. colors
this class light pink pale bu ccl blue delicate
and tearose colors are preferable
No positive MODE Is discernible in tho style of
chnpeaux, and yet, comparing tho new shapes with
former Styles considerable difference may he seen.
There certain turns dents that seem to
hold favor and pre- .emincnce with designers OF m-
merry still therear many ideas very novel and pretty
Tho crowns are mostly high and tapering, anu will,
doubtless, be selected only oy ths hlte mites OF hu
manty with an eye to increasing their stature. For
general wear close lifting hats will probably bc the
iavoritc selection. French chips profusely trimmed
with velvet, are quite striking aud pretty The
noticeable ono close htting hat OF This comb,na
ton. The crown (Which was high and taperiDg) was
encircled with twist OF navy blue velvet and navy
blue silk combined forming large fan-likc bow in
front. just beneath tho inside of the brm twist
OF dark rcd velvet garnishcd by cluster OF samo
aery.nued blossoms Gros grain streamers oi medium
engh finish the back
At N. T. Higgins. No So West Fourteenth street,
was seen many handsome bonncts and round hats OF
the newest shapes and styles There dark and
light ies, with and without trimming; hats with pale
soft face trimmings constructed purposeiy for blondes
and brighter, gayer combinations, we'll adapted to
of the beauty OF brunettcS
Maria Tilmann's collection Of Partisan millinery was
large, unique and handsome. There bonuets and
dress hats OF rare elegance which want Of space alone
L Mathcrs Il Co. had a choice selection OF French
bonnets and English promenade hats, of The latest
All millinery ornaments, fancy and ostrich feathers
flowers COPIED exact from nature that the eye ~
often deceived by thinking them genuine and pattern
bonneis werc exhibited at George Sloancs yesterday
French bonnets and round hats were found in be-
w,ldcring number at X. W. I. s.aivans', on Broad
way.
G. NJ. Oiney has large and varied display of bon.
nets and hats. The most attractive chapeau Mt this
tablishment was dark green velvet with drapcry OF
Leaf green silk. The outside garni,uro is finished by
cluster OF pearl PINK blossoms. The only face trim
ming is ruchng OF cream tinted crepe lisse. Those
who are inclined to tlt their hats down on the fore
head will find the Derby just the style Tor
this purpose. The brm and crown are nearly covered
with feathers, which gives it very stylish appear
ance Felt hats can be seen IN almost all dress tints
There are navy blues prune tints green maroon and
brown that when trimmed with palo hued silks are
very pretty and effective Pearl tinted ies mostly
trimmed with dark, rich colored velves intsrmixed
with silk of somo fancy hue ana finished with clusters
of dainty blossoms.
Black velvcs much in vogue, and are found in
both low and high crowns The garniturc generally
consists OF combination OF leaves, ostrich tips aud
scarlet roses. Ladies who, though rather mature,
have not rcinqushed Their hold upon the fashion OF
this world, will find suitable hcadgear black velvet
bonnets with cap crown OF silk or velvet, and ehir
rod or puned brn. This demurc adornment can DO
made dessy US the taste requires by garniture Of
lace, flowers and shaded foliage. Quo OF the newest
shades Of velvet Tor hats is called powder hue With
face trimmings OF decae but pronounced colors this
hue is rendered drcssy and becoming.
Although garnltures are extreme in dark or light
tnts, still there is quiet snbdued elegance, regular
blending OF nts and delicate adjustment Of garnituro
that is decidedly acceptable alter tue long period OF
brilliant trimmings that have tried our eyes and pa
t,encs. The learfully brilliant coors going out
Cardinal red IS still retained as favortc, but
II is dark to be garing rich enough in hue
make up for It's brightness Still ts very popularity
Will soon Oten tue uOOr LOT ltS cXlt
Those who partial to ribbon strings will be glad
to know that they revived. Thoy OF satin
texture and found In nearly all shades.
The jaunty coaching hats are predicted short reign
except for promenade. They give the most youthful
and innocent face ''fast'' expression, nud
PEELED, fashionable milliners inform US, from
specable patronage on that account
Velvet Tor hcadgear Is preferable to straw felt,
although taste and circumstances will largely deter.
mine tho selection: For months, least straws
and elts Will be worm and the latter by large
ber. will be retained Tor winter wear.
ea ao in
Of the toilet Belts decidedly passe. and sashes
but sparingiy These match the SUIT in tex.
turo and color KID gloves both to match the
dress and in light neutral tints. Tho preference for
street wear Is gwen TO the latter, be-
ing suitable for evening costume
Tho number OF buttons these hand protectors
is OF taste Fashion, however, DEGREES In ia
vor OF many buttons. They certainly give the hand
sendcrer appearance than night not otherwise be OBJ
tained Besides those openings already mentioned we
number those OF Robert Marshall, Jr Miss H. Jam,o-
son. Miss j. Scott, Mme Kehoo, Nine. GrenIer and
Ame Hartley