, 1877-01-14

,5cs arc to be worn by old and young. tn
,,etural hair is only seen In front, wnere it !
z,rof,1sely frizzcd. or banged in conformity t,
3he shane Of the forehead, which it cntircl
hides from view, and in some instances the hal
te r1astcrcd down. This additional material TO
the lash Of satire has not aroused the brillian
rrnius Of Molerc, but N. Rozan, a philosopher
man Of letters, and of the world, does no
deem the facts unworthy OF lis notice. In speak
inv Of thcsestylcs he calls them the horrors tht
ace. and marrels that FASHIONS yotaries discart
1he beautiful. and only change the modes tt
defo,n work OF God. This emphatic appea
Dies not advise departure from general modes
but considers that in following them at dis
tanrc, timidly, without ostcntatiou and loud
display, cxacgcratious might be avoided and
everything lalsc but the indispensable would
be abandoned. There is, however, IN aristocracy
IN paris, Of education. taste, and art, which
demonstrate thu truth according to Foltairc,
1lat no iucongruitics nOrwant Of harmony exist
in The most trl1ing detail Of that which is truly
French. will therefore lcave the gorgeous and
eczeniric displays, arranged to attract the ad-
m:rs,ion Of strangers visiting Paris, and make
IN inspection in the vicinity Of the Faubourg St.
Germain. There are
no oyEKnEnDESED TolLET1Ks
here no surprising colors mingling in confusion,
no hats suggestive OF return from market with
their supplies Of flowers, fruits, and birds, nor
iaunty costumes Tor frivolous age to excite
Iiicule, rather than admiration and respect
Among true aristotrats In France, the grand
mother, queen Of the social realm. commands
dcfere1tc from all Her toilette is exQuisitcIy
elegant, but plain. The coifIure OF antique lacc
intuitiyely receives its graceful form, similar
1ufles fall over rdclicatedproportioned hands, and
the robe OF black velvet damasse and satin
hangs G,armingly with its outlines Of satin and
u1r fn1HE This itnnrfEsfrn il S*f1f 1+t1si1 ~,
remembrance, amidst hutterlng Of lace aud
jewels and youth and beauty, that assembled on
Christmas eye at ono Of the ancestral homes in
the gloomy Faubourg. In ono Of its mansions,
coldly. aristocratically grand without, but full
Of warmth and life within, joyous Christmas
party was assembled. and childhood. youth, and
age, united their pleasures ut this festive time.
THE TolLETTEs OF THE CHILDREN
were remarkable in their beauty and novelty,
although considered OF little account by tie
Hcurique s. wore bcltel blouse OF marine
hlue velvet, over pants Of the same material,
which were faced down the sides with satin OF
lighter hue Sleeves and belt Of the lignt-bluc
satin were embroidered with the darker shade,
,; as xe 9 y i,;, the fasinEs OF the pants sailor
ings, knce-bucklcs of plain gold, and tas-
sclcd Polish boots completed this pref
t. toilette. Others were equally attractive,
and it would be difficult to describe
the beauty OF the little girls in their fairy cos
TUNES OF white, rose, ciel, all wrcathcd with
flowers or embroidered in NATURES choicest hucs
The monopoly Of charming toilettes, however,
Was not confined to the younger portion Of the
company The Countess d'Aubrcy wore a Decul-
iarly novel and beautiful dress, which was
trimmed on one side with perpendicular gar
land Of shaded chestnut leaves. These were
tntcrspersed with open burrs, exposing the fruit
to view, while pendants OF closed, newly-form-
cd burrs hung below. The material Of the dress
was species OF silvcry gauze,
RESEMBLING WOVEN GLASS,
although very soft and hanging as gracefully
as Canton crepe. Old lace and family Jewels
werr profuse1y seen on this occasion, ami If Il
tinse of pride accompanied their display, surely
1t was pardonablc in the descendants OF the old
nobility of France One of the handsomest
combinations Of colors for carriage toilette is
composed of the new Florcntine bronze and
'.aelr de ti1cute." The skirt OF the former is
Of silk. and the princesse robe Of demasse' has
. bronze ground OF velvet figure Of 'tlcur dc
1ilu1e." 4 description OF the gondola hat which
accompanies this costume will be given next
week with several other novelties In that line.
ADJUSTMENTS.
The Italia Rookh' OF Felician David still
attracts at the Opera Co1niquc, which theatre
also announces ''Ees 4amoureux de Catha1iue-''
s'Dimitri," at the Theatre Lyrique, is present.
ed as q true historical drama: but it is fortu-
nate this statement does not Affect the interest
Of the play, as it is impossible to unrayel tile
truth Iron, Russian history during the compiler
tiocs regarding the true or pseudo "Dinntrl"
Theatres generally are continuing their repeti-
tions Of plays with which they commenced the
Season, and their success promises longer dura-
ton. The Theatre Francois has lately brought
into prominence two young authors, A1M. her
rani aud Lest9ile, where their new comedy,
,'L'Obstacle," has been enthusiastically re-
ceiyed, and it is anticipated their future efforts
will be EQUALLY successful. NATUILUE.