, 1876-12-17

fARls. Dc@. t.-atL10us5u LIE 6uop5 OIL IdIis
still present great elaboration in to!lettes, thert
is al evident tendency to simplicity in other di
rcctions. This is particularly noticeable in din
ner costumes, and appearances denote that err
long these Will be equally grave as the habili
meuts Of Judge. At a state dinner given re
Gently, tho bestarsed and berihboned titled gen
tlcmen appeared more like butterflies Of fash
ion than the sombre~dresscd ladies, who, never:
thc1css, were cxquisitcly elegant in al
the perfection OF true Farisan taste. Ball
dresses do not exhibit so many contrast
ing colors as IN the commencement OF the
season, and embroidery and trimmings are less
varied in their SHADES. Among those in prepa-
ration for grand ball to be given By that ar;sto-
cratic Club, the "Ccrcle de Paris" several arc
covered with raised embroidery OF chenille and
floss silk, and others with embroidery s'a jour-
on satin grounds. Long, trained pumcrre
skirts arc frequently opened from the waist
on the left side, and, being drawn back tn grace
fp1 drapery, display underskirts of Brussels,
point, and other laees, aod sometimes foatny
blond. One Of fEeuais al antique amber satin,
with deep, massive wreaths Of embroidery bor-
Gcrlng the skirt md extending up the opening
on the side. The eorsage is decolette and irapcd
With lace similar to the underslirt and the sfort
tigat sleeves are covered with embroidery. The
refreshing sllIp1lcity Of this toilette is the abb
se,1ce OF -superauous trimming, presenting a
charming contrast to those over-bur!eacd with
stores. The s;CErcle dc Paris u aud the St.
Honore Skating Club are the most aristocratic
associations in Paris, and are even more exc1u-
siyr IN their selcction OF members than tie
''Prinee's C.uh'' in London. The former are
under supervision Of eicht gentlemen, occupy
ing the highest socIa position in Paris, and none
can be admitted without the appreciation Of
Visconat de Harcourt, Duke de Guiche, and six
others OF equal rank
AMUSc CHRISTMAS NOVELTIES
the new parchment fan is decidedly most unique.
Some ere painted il Louis YV. rucIalIio:s;
others represent old historical chateaus, aud
on one Is seen walk in the park OF Grand
Irianon, with personaggcs Of tie time Of Main
oIhcr represents scene near Fontaineblcau,
after a painting Of Delacro:x, with once
adorHed the humble tavern OF Pcrc MARITIME in
the village OF Barbizoe. This was simple
country inn, but possessed attractions Of which
treat Of ariists, and Dc1acroix chose It While
select:ng sccnerr for bis renowned paintings at
Versailles. Whilst there be painted several
mcmentoes for his humble host and hostess,
which established = PRECEDENCE for others, and
1nsss hs!ns p oa asy ns5'ps potaars nssa o P0Hfg; 5
reEow,. added their donations to this wonderful
collection, until TIC value became almost fabu-
1ous, Many OF the pictures we're OH panels,
some On the walls, and the broad frame Of
lookIng-@slass wns WTeathed With flowers that
would hare done credit to The pencil Of Rcd
QUITE Pcre MARITIME has passcd away, thc
movable pictures have been scattered, but
those on the walls that could be preserved in
the alterations Of the premises for new pro-
prietor stu remain, aud attract many visitors.
on exhibition at the Palais De d'InGus-
trie Is (: copy of Rosa Bunt,eur's plowing
scene now in the Luxembourg Palace, and which
is marvellous proof Of the concentration Of art
arrangements ART net suitable for balls Or rcccp-
tlons. Ehich occasions require the lace and deli
cate feather fans, in .tancifnl monntingS, with
their incrustat:oRs OF manufactured gold, closely
resembling ttc antique style, and which have
truly reached tie acme OF perfection.
THEATRICAL.
>, An order was lately received IN Paris from
Buenos Ayres for large amount of exquisite
:. bijouterie," with the accompanying infor1na-
tion that it was to be presented to the celcbrat-
talents. 1t is well known here that Mile. Lam
belle assumed this name Oil her departure from
the Theatre lyTique in 1867, when she resolved
to test her powers in 4 more congo
nial realm. After her farewell benefit in
Buenos Ayres the horses were taken from her
places With the quadrupeds and conducted Mile.
Alhatza to her Injurious home. Truly, art must
be in its infancy in that Southern cline, and, rs
has been remarked in Paris, "Theresa is far
niers and Judic to the Rue de Boulogne.'' Ar
ter various disa?posntments and delays tle
theatres are nowsin prosperous condition. Tile
repetitions which mentioned arc continued
and many, and t' The Seven Castles OF the
Devil" Is still attracting crowds at the
Cllatalet. II. alasse's ambitious dreams,
which have pictured Nilsson or Patti as his Fir
gsze for three long years, are slightly cloude1;
but Pau ins far exceeded bis expectations, and
Capoul is perlection tn that role. it is true tile
tender and nlelo3;ous music is well adapted to
the voice Of Mile. Ritter, but there is feeling
Of distr1st regarding her ability at times which
@rcates an unfayorab'e impression. Tou will
;oo2 have the opportunity Of judSsin. the merits
this season, If rumor speaks the truth. The
Opera CoLn!que Is now giving ..lalla Rookh,''
3hose success promises many repet!tions.
NATuuDE.