, 1877-03-18

rious tints given to this color, and, as NC have
cream, ivory, rose, and bluish-wlitc, SO VIC
have Ercenish,' brown, red, and golden bronze.
slight preference above the others, but al1 are
exceedingly beautiful. 4 handsome fall cos
tune exhibited at one Of the recent openings
combines rich golden bronze with the popu lar
tillou1. The skirt is Of heavy gros-grain of
lovely til.ul tint, with square court-train Of
satin, richly embossed with bronze velvet. This
is elaborately trimmed with heavy bronze
ga}loon and chenille fringe, oliye-colored, while
4 finishing touch is added hy pleasing ad-
the same opening was displayed an attractive
homc-drcss of soft gray camcls-Eair, combined
with myrtle-grecn silk. A. few words now Of
one or two simple but very
PRETTY SPRING ToILETrEs.
4 skirt of subuucd drab or gray has a trim
ming consisting Of TWO molerately-narrow
pleatcd nounccs. The effect Of these plisses is
very good and novel, for they arc cut OF q ma
terial that is striped, and are cut and plcatcd
bias. the material is gray corresponding to
the Skirt and has pcnci. lines OF rich 1nazarine
blue. Tie ovcrskirt, OF u charming shape
known us the lurlinc, Is exceedingly dsessy.
The fronts, which overlap tho double gores
tlIagonally, arc closed with button-llolcs and
buttons Of blue. The oycrarcss is OF the
striped goods. The back brcadths, which arc plain,
are but slightly drapcd, anl overlap the front
ut the sides, where they arc buttoned over. The
basque, which is very itunty,is Of both materials,
tho striped I,tcdominating, while there is an in
serted centre back Of the solid brown fabric.
square pockets. Emerging from this Is q sash
of silk which is tied III . bow with full loops
and short ends. The sleeves are finished with q
turnet-back cuff anu two plcatings which tall
over the hand.
Another pretty toilette designed us street
dress for early spring consists Of slightly
trained skirt and polonaisc. This latter
is the main fcaturc, and makes q SIM
pie toilette very elegant. A skirt OF
yellowisl-brown silk is ornamental simply
with heading oi itself. The characteristics of
the polonaisc are its double fronts one overlap
ping the other From the right shoulder to
the left hip the polonaise Is fastened In de-
pressed curve diagonaIly across the front. From
the lett 1t closed across to the right bottom Of
the garment. Along this point OF closing and
aroulrl thu bottom is rich chenille galloon.
The bucks arc totally dissimilar In drapery. thus
giving u snowy aml exceedingly stylish effect.
1t the right handsome pocket, plain coat
sleeves, and q standing collar, arc the remain
ing features.
There are wonderfully
LOVELY LITTLE GARMENTS
shown for the comfort aud adjournment OF the
wee men and women. The materials provided for
them arc uncxccptionable in quality, quantity,
and appearance. One lovely little dress is
combination Of finest ca1nbric, Hamburg edging,
and insertion. Three box-p1cats, both in the
back and front, provide the necessary fullness,
and the garment hangs free from the figure:
4 full rutlic OF cdsinc finishes the square-cut
neck, and similar garuturc completes the
bottom OF the dress and sleeves. Down the
centre OF each box-p!cat are two rows Ut
insertion, and the same forms hcading
to the rutflc at the elgc. Another
charming little affair is 4 walkilig-dress for u
young lady OF or years. The deep back is
perfectly symmetrical, fitting easily to the figure
by narrow side bodies. The double fronts hang
perfectly loose, and three rows Of buttons sup
p]v ornamentation for the front, while broad
silk sash adorns the back. Further trimming
consists of bias bands Of silk or fancy braid In
two OF three rows. There arc other dainty de-
vices for the little ones which merit further
consideration, which shall be accorded hereafter.
MATTE s.