, 1876-02-27

Cashmere 2BEQci4sGQ WIN SILK HlH continue
fayosite combination for spring costumes, cash
mere having lost uone OF irs old favor. Black
will be the most popular color for these suits, %
it conforms to tho accessories Of the toilet what
ever coiors they may introduce, and is there
fore both convenient and economical. The most
fashionable costumes, however, will be Of dark
shades OF other colors, rs blue, green, etc.
Knife plating, still so much used, promises to
remain, at least through the coming spring, ono
Of the varieties Of trimming. Cashmere suits
for the street are to be completed by = small
msntelet, held in to the waist With belt fasssn-
ed underneath
Polonaiscs are constantly growing in favor,
especinlly those cut after the Princesao model
Basaues and oveEskirts are also coming out III
new patterns, though modistes lnssst that thoy
must soon give way to new order OF things.
The Lutetia overskirt is among The Latest. This
describes on the right side rounded apron.
while the left falls in deep point reaching a.
most 10 the bottom OF the underakist, and il
crossed diagonally over the right side, giving
tho effect Of double apron. rhe back shows
two scant pnfs supplemented be q deep dounce.
long parasol pockets. a long, usht-httlns
basque in cuirasse Shape, known aR tho AspaEla,
is designed for two materials, one Tor the sleeves
aud tho rest described in the front, aud another
Tor tue I4ul"1uuGE " LuQ 61AAA1As. Law ASAA.A%
sieava gives coat sleeve Of graceful design; it
fits closely ut the waist, and ia ornamensed With
a very deep pufTod cuY- This pattern il capec-
ially appropriate for cashmere aud thin goods
Side plating still much used, requires q
length three times repeated, ana enIt'ng on!f
according to the fuiluesB desired. Ono~thlrd
more is enough for the fullness whlch ia gath
cred IN at the sides in shirred oEerdrosses, tho
trout breadths OF walking or for velvet
flounces. Shi1r1pg, which many ladies' imagine
IS difficult trimming to mase, ID really quite
SIMPLE, merely gathering repeated at regular
intervals.
Tho cIose-itting gabrielle models will be num-
besed with tue leading styles for summer fabrics,
though there will doubtless b. an ehctt made
fo- some modification OF tho ciose:clnging de-
sirus for very thin goods all thin materials
should be fitted over hgh-necked 1Inings, or else
worn With high corset-waist, as low l1nlnEs are
not only out Of style, but tend to rum delicate
drcsses by allow,ag them to come IN contact
with the skin. Black grenadines, though made
in both WAYS, show q neater tit without = regular
lining instead is wotn underneath high bod
ice OF fouiaed =ilk, fashioned with spring ove1
the hips; IN addition, foulard silk pettlcoat
will also bo usad, as it obvlates the Objectionable
warmth OF these dresses.
Figured camblics. osgandies. and finen prints
ara ont IN new colo,s and desgua. The last
come in plaids and stripes Of one color on
yi,ika grouud. are from 50 to 50 inches Wlde ana
range in price from 80 to 50 cents per Yard.
Spfing boune are showing great diversity
OF style. through which the uniform feature ap~
pears to 10 the high effect produced either ny
the crown OF raised front. Regular dress Don
nets prouise to leave the top OF the head bare
after tho present fashion Of felt hats'
worn directly on the back Ut tbs head. Stream
ers Of ribbon at the back and curtains about
inches deep arc noticeable on these early
anecmeus, Round hats show BQuara
brira projecting over the forehead, with the
s,des aud back turned upwards, is in tie Te-
yeraibIe felt bonnets~ Bonuets With ampo
crowns and coming close about the ears are IN
troduced for elderly ladies'. White and very
light bonnets will ba more III vogue than ever for
dress occasions, while btack ones WILL oe pop"'1
for mora common wear.
As the Centennial draws near, the Pompadour
coiffure caips fresh favor, and is adopted by
both Young and old The inrislb!es. OF acal-
natts. as dealers call the false pleces OF hair
worn at the front OF the head, are fonnd
yety convenient, saving not only the trouble
of crimping or frlzzing the genuine
hail, but preventing it from beng
burned and combed out ID the process One OF
The fashionable Ornaments for the hair are the
combs-nos very high-that form square rather
than an oval band. These are IL many instances
made of very expensive materials, such aB coln
cold aud silver, aud shell studded nth Small
diamouda.
Ladies' evening gloves have sl1 buttons ana
come in . variety of delicate shades. white ones
beng still worn for weddings. The English
fashion suggested by the Prince Of Wales cf no
rIores for gentlemen at dregs parties, ID gaanlng
Ground slowly both here and in Boston. Al
recent fashionable wedding. the very extreme OF
this style was exhibited, neither ushets, o11de-
groom, nor bride, appearing in gloves.