, 1877-04-22

rr1shcs forth like tue pent-up fires OF volcano
blazing into life. The most astonishing toilcttes
come forth at this time, aud as the bad taste
which prompts such D conspicuous display ut
certain periods also regulates the STYLES for
such occasions, they ore at total variance with
the simple elegance OF thet true Partisan. In the
soirees, at tue theatres, on the promenade, fash
iouable yellow was seen last Sunday in ol it's
c1rroutcry THIS yellow so audadous, so mock
ing to refined taste, which is more than mcn-
ace aud less than an insolence, would even have
amazed a Marquis de Conchcs, whose love Of
finery was so proverbia1 at Court. Imagine a
beauty of Paul Vcronese painted in such
color, or that eternal wonder, the Antiope of
Corrcggio, dressed in yellow! But It is the fash
ion, and that is paramount to all other consid-
erations in the estimation OF the world. Most
assurcdly we arc drifting back to the Haunting
styles Of the Revolution and the Emnfrc, with
their stiff and graeelcss outlines and their g1ar
ing colors mngling in confusion. Oh, the
charming times! Such a union OF
TIE GRoTEsQuE AND TIE ANTIQUE,
when velvet was worn in summer, and no incon-
grutics were displcasing. ln thu passing FASH
ions Of period there is often q dignity of con-
ccption which permcatcs all surroundings and
challenges the admiration Of posteritY, but with
all the teachings OF the past VIC now accept de-
gcurriste aud vulgar styles, 10 matter whence
their origin. The art Of furnishing Is also equal
" expressive of the character Of individuals as
that OF dress, and, whilst admring The grand Old
furniture of the chcValcrs, with Its oak panels
hardened in fire like their armor, we ornament
ours with gilt and paint, and encourage tawdy
display 4 visit few days since to au old his
torlcal chateau aroused these thoughts, and the
rich mandarin satin hnngings in one OF the ante
rooms, looking so regal in their elcganee, are
impressive in their teachings Of the fitness Of
all things. The pictured DANES looking down
trom those iottv walls would have IccOilel
whilst living to have seen thut Mandarin hue
used for tollettes BY guests who traiIcd their
dninty robes through those spacious halls. For
curtains it is magnificent, but hideous in per
sol,al attirc but, nevertheless it Is the fashion,
aud even hats are seen formed entirely OF
BUrTEKCUps AND LACE.
. These are similar to those formed OF yiolcts
and other smnll flowers which were Worn last
winter at thcatres aud concerts, aud sometimes
for ceremonious visits q rolture, but On
no account must these chapcaux de heurs
ever be accompanied by 4 parasol
They are not suitable for the street, where the
1ettc pied must be correct i'll every detail,
graceful and simple, without protusion Of trim
ming or pretcntious display. Therefore, no
chapcaux dc ilcurs are tolerated in promcnalcs
by persons endowed with good taste anu who
know how to appreciate true refinement.
Among summer novelties, large collars Of batistc
arc seen, ornameuted with guipure, ValcncieD-
ncs, or Maliucs, with nssorted cuffs, which are
to be worn over the sleeve mud not beneath 1t rs
they nave been Of latter years. 1t Is not an
however, that they will become gen
erai for some time, Us the linen collars and cu1ls
will be difficult to supplant. Among summer
dress materials the Ioulards jour are among
the newest, and modistcs ore even rendering
their novelty greater BY making them into the
short-waistcd and 1ull-howlng robes Of
ladies set the example at the first |
bail at tile Elysee. This mode will also remain |
is popular taste still demands the
tiEht-tittng skirts OF tue past season. The |
pretty little Princess Blanche De Nemours ap-
pcared at q recent reception given in honor Of !
the
PRINCESS OF WALES
IN a rose -colorcd silk, made with infant waist |
md full skirt gathered in O wastband; q sash |
of lustrous material tied in front, was The only !
trimming on this dress so charming in Its novel |
simplicity. |
MUSICAL AND THEATRICAL
The most interesting theatrical news to COM
nuuicltc is that AlDalii still remains In Paris,
which will continue almost to the very day OF
Ter promised appearance at the Royal Italian
)pcrn in London. Her farewell performance at
.es Italicns is positively announced for next
tuesday evening, when she will sing In three
,peras, and the following day bid adieu to this
ray Paris, which has literally gone wild over the
harming songstess. After repeated postpone
nents, "Cinq Mars" is finally announced to be
,lacel upon the stage Of the OPEN Comique
lcxt week. The Director, u: Carvalho, has
expended large sums in preparing this late pro-
vhich the greatest interest prevails. The
'hcatrc Francais, has just reproduced with
reat cclat, ale Joueur''. of, kcgnaru: De-
.auny and Coquelin have therein proved them
elves admirable comedians, the former having
roken the tradition and represented VALERIE in
character more in accordance with our mod
RI ideas. Coquclin assumes the character that
Drrnerly was Cots, and we'll sustains the broad
umor Of that celebrated actor. MATH1LDE.