, 1876-03-19

| Snapln. AIR. Henry Merrill and MeS3rs. Griffin,
Dix, and Aibro were present, and Joined in wish
lug tho honolod couple mauy returns Of tue
| suspicious day.
FASHIONS.
THE LATEST NEW YoRK MODES.
Special Correspondence Of The CHICAGO 7r,buuk.
EEw YonK, March 15.--With the return Of de-
1ightful weather, ard the advent Of "beautiful
spring" new spring styles and novelties begin
to appear, and most Of them are exceedingly
pretty and becoming. As ret ne haro had but
fow "openines," but from tho1n can be gathered
| & few limits rs 10 what our uod,stes and milli-
ners will make up and our danes de socieies wear.
The past and prospective exhibitions OF elegance
| and variety act On our faahioaables like . mag
ical vino OF life and ecouomy, for so long our
| universal cry and lament, will have to take q
| back seat.
1t n recent display Of novelties I WAS shown
| eight entirely new silken fabrics to be used in
| the composition OF head-gear, and & correspond
| ing number Of sof. ribbons. The most striking
Of these silks vas the Nubrcnno seemingly
broad strands OF floss loosely woven. Another
ia known rs Granite. and offers finely frosted
| surface. The Moaaique describes itself; it is q
! very snowy ribbon, aud bids fair 10 attain to
| favor and general use. The Australinc is a
heavil5-fretted silk, and is shown in SOME beau-
| tiful designs and shades. It. makes up very
| effectively.
| Cashmere lace still holds its own. It will en-
| ter extensively into costumes aud house~dresses
Cd trimming, and it ia certainly very rich and
! dressy.
4 Inter manufacture OF silk, in rich and varied
| patterns, is known as Princess lace; it will be-
! come very fashionable.
/ HATS AND BoSSET8.
| Thera il sgaiu tendency to cover everything
| in the way Of hat or bounet completely with
| flowers: sweot peas, heIiotropes. nargueritcs,
hTacinths. wheat iu many shades, and wild pinks.
| ara seen in procus,on. Tho blossoms arc all
| made Of natural sizo. Chip is evidently the
! thing for spring wear. Ii is obtainnble in
| every color and every at,ade. SO that
| the most e1aetinE and fast1dious can
| brim Of white chip bound with pale pink Nu-
| trenno silk, and soft crown Of mingled silk and
c1eana-co)ored Princess lace. On tho left side IL
! large bunch OF pink wheat and wild pinks.
varying in color from light blue to dsep violet.
| These flowers coTer the andro eide and back OF
! tie hat, and are iasteued by bow Of ribbon low
| down, while tho stems are seen protrudinE from
| under the ctown- The tsats. as general rule,
| are much smaller than those now worn. Ono
! model shows g cap-shape with close b1in1.
| to be worn go thar the front will be
| conspicuous. 4 high stoping crown, surround-
ed with tlaring brln@ is decided and attract
! taste, aud tho majority OF them arc quite bs-
| coming. Tho ornaments ara beautiful and very
| costly,-the handsomest being Of carved pearl,
set in steel, silver and freight, very delicate
spray Of almost Transparent mother.of- pearl,
spun into dainty c}nsters OF mornings ories, IL
shown and will doubtless create quite demand
for this rare and exquisite novelty.
cRE4N-CoLoRED CASHMERE,
! in all it's delicate shades from almost White to
ecru, will be chic for street-costumes and for
morning-robes. Ono handsome model is made
! OF pale cream tinted cashmere, faced up the
J front with black velvet, aud buttoned from top
| to hem with wrought steel buttons and twisted
loops Of velvet. The dress is tight-httipg. with
| long seans from tho shoulders, and close sleeves
made with fa7iog plated cuffs velvet lined, and
! having little velvet bows with flowing ends
! Who're the velvet belt is fastened at
the a 0Gs sot s With Large 1s2e1a 90T ouc ioops
! For home evening wear and at Small soirees.
! these soft, cliogiug French cashmeres are IN
high favor. They come in all the new shades,
| sud lend peculiar grace to almost erer7 form,
falling as they do III pllabe folas. There is an
other sof. woo1en goods only IN white, which
makes exquisite costumes when combined With
| violet maroon, brown, OF myrte~grcen silks.
These dresses afe very stylish and eiegaut, anu
the use of the rich dark silk renders them auf-
ticiontly subdued to suit the most fsatidious
tastes.
ONE HANDSOME VISITING TOILETTE
has the skirt quite Maroon, and with demi-
train. There is deep box-p!aited hounc9 at
tue bottom, sursaountad by double rove,s. This
is all nude of warm. rnbr-colored silk, popa-
]arly known ~ cee5mars tinish- TIE ovcrskirt
is tabler-shapod long ID trout. and made of
uhi,o wooen fabric. Around the edge is
handsome fringe, about tinEer deep. above
ly dono in several shades OF ruby and
violet foEs. The basque fits loosely, to
the figure, is cut square behind, and with long
ends, rcaching to tue knees IN 'front.' This
1a ef p31.
inss Of wh1te and ruby around tho edge. Head
ing this is band OF the soft white stuff s'niar-
" embroidered to SUIT the tabiier. The sleeves
consist Of alternate diagonal pcns o. si< ssa2
been ordered tor one Of cur most tasnlonaole
1adiee. xu
has Just been designed and executed BY Mosch.
ccwitz, the Worth Of New York The skirt: Of
pale, though exceedingly rich, shade of PINK.
ia al heavy silk, and perfectly plain. In front,
rising to height OF about ono foot: hre upright
puns Of the silk. Just above this, from the !eis
hip to somewhat lower on the right eide, e"o
breadths Of deep maroon velvet arc loosely anu
gracefully draped across the entire front. From
this depends over the pufrs deep hounce OF
rich Mcchin point. The cotsaee. she"theshnped;;
is OF reyet low snd s1unre. Iho neck II hi'ea
in with rare old lace. Tic waist is laced In tue
bacs with cords matching the silk in hue. and is
flushed around the bottom with oouble ruche
Of silk below which Is a fall OF lnce somewhat
more narrow than the hounce. Inc paek q tHe
skirt il Of narrow velvet, long and very full. 1t
ia without apy adornment save vide sash OF
the six, Which is tied in large, irregular bow,
Law op Tue left. Deep c.imson and pa'e PING
roses for the hair and in the bouquet oe co5sage,
for jewels 1abiea and diamonds'-and tnls
exquisite costume is complete.
7ho iit:!o capes that are to replaco collars in
dressv toilottes bid far to achieve popularity.
They arc made Of three or four rows OF #n'te
iacc. and tied behind with two ends Of lace that
fall to tie waist. When made Of black lace.
rnche Of white crope l1sse is indispensao'e ths
ia to be worn close to the throat: The 6lack
;co ia mora directive if thickY studded With jet
BEADS. 4 velvet bow at the back is de r7guer.
Tue soft, lustrous Louisine, silks are ver5
fashionable, and are imported in low-pr!cea
Qualities tor spring overdresses. These come
i, snall checks, and are sold for 81 d yard.
Tb1s silk ia preferred above eros-gra1n Tor over
dresses. Fancy silks in attractive shades nfe
displayed. The very best qualities arc oherea
fos 81 per yard.
SILVER ORNAMENTS AND TRIMMINGS