, 1877-01-28

Wells dotted with chenille are considered quite
stylish. Some are very pretty, others nave aots
OF colored chenille on black, white, and cream,
and arc not SO pleasing, being rather TOO pro
noncc for thoroughbred taste Among garni'
lures for evening or full-dress bonnets, was
| shown uc wreath Of exquisite bronze foliage
| mingled with white chenille, golo-uppeo-
| A LOVELY EoNNKr
| is the HoTtensc. A model Is in pale green
| plush OF an exquisite but most "trying" shade,
with feathers OF the same hue falling over the
| crown, md the face trimming frayed-out r1lchcs
ings arc, BY the way, lovely and becoming
trimming. When Of two colors or two shades
combined, the effect is highly satisfactory. A
bonnet OF white plush has around the crown
these raveled quillings Of softcst pale rose silk.
At the back is bow, and long ends,
also fringcd out, come from it, pass forward,
and arc loosely knotted under the chin.
Pale rose ruchings form the face trimming, and
the result is delightful. Most Of our foreign
fashions-at least the handsomcst and best
first see light OH the. Paris stage-a true, but
rather mortlfying, concession. Now the new
play, soon to appear here, gives us anew bonnet,
aud the 's Danichcff " has already appeared with
hosts of admirers, 4 handsome bonnet Of this
shape is Of bronze velvet and gold-colored satin.
The bonnet proper is OF velvet, the crown sur
rounded BY folds of both materials. The brim
is edged with a narrow satin fold, aud the
face garniturc is bronze foliage. Clusters Of
tips Of both shades fall over the
crown toward the face. The brim is upright at
the front. The turban is also fayorite shape,
ana is frequently selected by young ladies as q
hat for evening and theatre wear. The ''Bcbc "
bonnet is in great favor, and one OF the most
admired styles for visits and receptions Is the
Dianc,-a regal and elegant bonnet. The ever
popular Gainesborougil IS much worn in velvet,
plush, and felt OF the latter, gray felt is con-
s!dered the most fashionable, sayc where white
can he worn, it. of course, is accorded the place
Of honor.
NEW FABRIC
has appeared, and is in great demand not only
on account Of its novelty but for its beauty aud
excellence. It has alternate stripes Of plush and
satin, or plush and soft twillcd silk. The
stripes are dark and light shaue Of the same
color, and the material is intended for combina-
tion With plain goods, generally SIX, OF the
extreme; the stripes can be obtained in three
varieties OF widths, and is imported in all the
fashionable tints, save those for evening OF full
Dress The Princess dress still holds the highest
place, and certainly deserves loug reign,
in vir tue OF its regal elegance and its artistic,
almost classic, beauty. The handsomcst OF Prin-
cess robes are but very slightly trimmed, as
most styles Of ornamentation mar the severe
simplicity which is its chief charm. The robe
habit is tast gaining popularity and threatens to
long train at the back. and the front follows the
to it. These robe-habits have different styles
Of vests, bodices, etc, and admit OF
elaborate decoration, hence they. are
The trimming is oltenest fat garniture, such
as embroidered bands, rich gal}oons Of gold,
silver chenille, or else the robe itself Is thick
]y sown along the borders aud wherever desired
with gold, pearls, and other magnificent ORR
cntal-lo0king ornaments.
A SUPERB TOILETTE
for married lady is of Fien bronze faille and
brocadcd silk Of the same color. The back is
cut in tho long, sweeping train Of the robc-habt,
while the front is diversified by ecurass
and full pufIs Of iaille. The. band is
enriched BY q handsome broiderie Of
azure and bronze threads. 4 heavy chenille
fringe edges the outline Of the cuirass in front,
our "jeunesse doree" are deeply interested in
the pleasures Of
suppose the seductive pastime has also an at
traction for young folks in Chicago.
An almost Indispensable requisite for
which leaves the fect and ankles free,
and allows perfect display Of limb. A very
stylish and attractive costume may be made Us
follows: Short plain skirt OF Scotch plaid
satin, in green, blue, and white; the overskirt is
pointed jacket is of velvet, the sleeves Of plaid
satin, like the skirt. 4 long scarf of satin is
drawn loosely around the waist just above the
hips. The ends are slipped through a
ring and hang gracefully at the side. They
arc heavily fringed with green, white, and blue
The Scotch tap is Of green velvet with hand
some aigrcttc at the side. Plaid stockings and
furred boots complete this charming costume.
a pretty style Of ornamcnting d toilette is
that of "raiscd y flowers or designs. The re-
@4arx1 sfr-ot 1n;1
upon'the other, several layers deep. They are
then "applique" upon the material, that is,
stitched upon it in "oycrcast'' or some fancy
stitch It is very simple but pleasing ga7ni-
lure, and well rcpays the trouble and time cx-
pended upon its construction. It trims silk
with velvet prettiy, or soft wool stufs with silk
or velvet. The broad braids arc still in vogue
md are much esteemed. New varieties of en-
oroidered ones constantly appear and find ready
sale. MATTE S.