, 1876-12-31
ODDS AND ENDS.

There has been no new style this season to re
| place for general wear the sing1e-breasted Ches
terdeld or sack oyercoat. It is indeed the most
comfortable and useful Of all oyergarments
| Unlike the surtout, it can be worn over any
undergarmeut, whether loose or close fitting:
there are pockets In front, in which to place the
hands in severe weather, and it suits all figures
| There is no garment, however, which depends
more on the cut and taste in making up for its
style and effect It requires to be cut well up
in the nech@ with short, small turn to thelapel,
and to button rather high. 1t should be OF
moderate length only, just to cover the knee,
and shaped little to the figure A piping OF
cloth makes the neatest and most hurable
edge, although velvet edges are still worn, and
more dressylooking. The collar should be of
velvet. Braided edges and fancy cuffs OF all
kinds are to be avoided. An outside breast
pocket Is used.
AS d dressy garment for promenade and in
fine weather, the surtout or double breasted
frock is the most stylish. It Is best suited,
however, to those who are favored with good
figures, and should be worn over well-Atting
body.eoat: 1t is cut easy to the figure, of good
the skirt than the Chesterfield SILK breast
facings, quilted by hand in small diamond
pattern, can be added where al extra smart
effect is desired. These two styles are made
principally from elysians, fur and velvet beavers,
in black, blue, Oxford, and steel mixtures, and
from tile Connaught beaver, new and
stylish fancy clysian in blue and gold, black
and brown, and other effective combinations.
The semfdriving coat has found much favor
among our best dressed men, and in novelties
q compromise between the sack ovescoat and
the regular driving cape. It is cut shorter than
the Chesterfield, wide across the back, and Fery
full In the skirt, hanging with two p1aiis from
breasted, to lap well over In front and to but
ton in fly. The seams are Tapped aud double
stitched, the edges double stitched raw to
match. and the sleeves finished with five rows
OF stitching at the hand. It should be made
from brown trebie-dressed beaver, and lined
With fancy plaid cashmere. Collar of velvet.
with tab to button across
listers still find favor, aud are almost ncces-
sary to wear over full dress suit in the eyer
ing. No gentleman who values his reputation
for good taste, or has sense Of the propricties'
WIZ wear one as general thing during the day
time. They are very desirable, however. fOr
travelling, especially on the Atlantic. H.P.C.
TIE ROMANCE % OF 4 POOR YouEa MAN.
Washington socially has been stirred through
ont its length, breadth, and thickness bY The
shton-Bergmanns wedding. Madam Berg
manns r nes Ma;altster has been Tor many seasons
mere one OF the acknowledged leaders Of fash
1on. enormously rich, refined, End attractive,
she has shared with Lady Thornton, Mrs. Ham,
ilton Fish, and Mrs. Dah1grea despotic sway
II the realm Of fashion. To appear Ut her
nor honse vas t. receive diploma OF rcspectabiiity
not to be disputed. Her house is palace not
only In which the upholstery asserts rrincd
taste, but where articles Of art claim for the
possessor = taste seldom shown by society
peopls- Her picture gallery is one OF The fncst
M collections in the United States, while
tae Library eVinccs cultivation rarely found in a
lady. Nine Bergmanns has not only done
Hrace1ulty her duty as society leader, but as
the presiding officer OF the hit. Vernon Regency
'te tias gwen proof OF business tact and talent
saas sa;i has lifted tl1at moldy and much-in-debt
re11c 70 t5e position ones patriotism desired.
, Nine Bergmanus {now targhton} is Of prt5te
osure, With delicate, retiuei features, and q |
"ealth OF golden hair that takes ten years from
9 aer age.- :Her age! Excuse me. + knew IN
yea eensus. takef Who once told me- that there |