The New York herald. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1840-1920, 1877-04-01

tia" train and the brocaded drapcry terminated with
heavy fringe. long sacquc domRn falling square 70
and passementerIe. The hat Ia white chip. with wreath
OF poppscs and mgnonetle. combined with iine ioage
and finished With scarf OF hnc torchon lace, COM
pleted quiet and elegant costume.
DELICATE SPRING COSTUME
was Of pearl gray mohair. with Havana faille cord
in2s ana plaitings Inc SKIRT trimmed Win TWO rows
OF plaitinss placed under nounces Of dcntiie and the
Princess tunic butoncd all the way down with white
pearl buttons. The tunic was trimmed In tic same
way the undersk-t, and, amor beng ooped grace
fully in the back, Tell 10 the Lrst louDce OF the I'M
derskrt a graceful manteet OF mohair and
trimmed 10 correspond with the dress was somewhat
in ichu style, crossing in front and attached under
graceful bows IN the back. Pearl silk "SormandIc'
hat, with SHRED front and having cluster OF bright
flowers forming the cape IA the back.
A ExcEEDiSGLY STYLISH SUIT
of very dark green alllc with dress In Princess
style, trimmed on edge with widc double box plated
ruche and having scarf drapcry In danmasse silk OF
deep heading. "Burnous'' scarf, win fringe and
brocaded bands, formed point IN the back ana eIl
long ends down the front Hat OF white chip. with
lovely 81 1nc flowers in shaded vesuve
falling around ana over The crown, ana scarf OF
striped gauze fastened the back and brought
iasten under the chin. dainty Iitte parasol OF
material as the drcss trimmed with band Of the
danasse and lined IN vesuvc SILK completed this
exquisite dress,
The PARIS fashion notes convey 10 US the fact that
the ladies Of Europe are carrying the smallest sized
parasos The idea reached US early IN the season, ana
has already been acted upon here The unsany sun
umbrella and last season's 'canopics ARE superseded
by the Iitte paraScls, which arc really cuarnug IN
pcarance lending additional grace TO the prettest bon
net They come ~ every quality aud variety, from
the finest .croquet, matching the pcrcaes, TO the
peerless ''Princessc." IN all coiors Some Of these
have embroidered runles, tnged the edge with
trast,ng color, with Charming effect. One style Is
shown with pansy or rose embroidered IN its natu-
colors, perfect that might almost suppose
to DO the real Hover dropped there ny cupid. most
desirable 10 iavor ia these novelties
in the Jointcd handle which enables the owner
fold II when not III use ana place II III ian or hand.
kcrchiei pocket, and r travelling IL can be packed
pf ,an t.txt kh.yt
net" The handles 10 all tho little French parasols
rival in variety aud beauty tho parasos themselves.
The prices range from 81 tor tho cr0Quet purasol
81 aud upward tor those III silk.
AN EASTER DoLMAS.
One OF the most elaborate niantcs tor Easter day
was heavy gros gram doman, Of novel shape, joined
together in the back by WIDE iasscnienerc gimp and
edged with ounce OF rich black thread lace bows OF
black ribbon freely used oruarnculation with
charming effect Another was III hight arab niatciasso
Goth, edged with WIDE SILK frngo aud trimmed with
EN- BRO idered gaoon new and pretty spring garment
Il Tie .'sacquc mantelet," which combination of
saclue and doman and s particularly adapted to suit
materials black doman clothes. IL Is somewhat
more dressy than tho plain doman though we should
say less distinguished IN its general elect
SHOPPING OF THE PERIOD.
Numerous items mentioned In the complaint OF
ady's serving man, III tho year 1871, show
thos. days TO cater to tho caprice Of fashionable
woman was no easy task. Ho says
But in her tyres so ewfanyed is she.
That which her humor now doth agree
Tomorrow she disiikes.
Then when each article must be selected from
different store well imagine the despair that
prompted the exclamation
snow OF all fashions shc thinks change tho best"
Modern shopping is quite another matter, for IN
Of superb furnishing establishments s found
every ing necessary TO complete wardrobe anu IL
would take considerably than wet muddy Streets
angry threatening clouds. that alternately burst into
heavy rain ana snow storms, to keep the ladies' at
homo when the annual 'Spriug Openings"
nounccd. What has the weather to do with dry goods
and millinery Openings arranged tor tho week pre-
cedng Easter Sunduyp Nothing. Upon that great
day every lazy must havc new SUIT aud stormy day
Will not prevent her from accomplishing the object
NOVELTIES ~ DRESS FABRICS
Dress fabrics appear this season IN much greater
and design are noticeable The class OF soft woollen
goods known us cancels hair cloth 10 still presented
great variety, but they have formidable rival IN the
very beautiful berees now so greatly favor Paris
the svi2ogne' and the Berlin s'chalus" "Vigogne"
basket CLOTH French cashmere and .quadrllc cloths"
ana variety Of other manufactures OF wool, In COM
bination with fals make up tho most beautiful and
desirable costumes sent out from the Paris houses this
season.
All tho new fabrics whether wool or SILK have tho
same combination OF plain striped figured, IL IS
probable this style will continue IN fashion during the
spring and summer. Among tho latest ana choicest
novelties Of the season is tho sBagnos Adaa," all
wool material open work in paids, and several pop
worthy Of attention and all wool French matcassa "a
aiugonas come IN u variety oil SHADES and are very
pretty.
The Same is shown in checks, broken plaids and
stripes, and the basket Is very elective in
gray ana brown mixtures. New coIors are presented
in all wool twilicu and these goods be recom-
incnded silk brocadc grcnadine twenty. -four ncnes
wide Is So IS per yard Bunting Is used Tor seaside
and travelling dresses, and ranges from 3S TO 40 cents
according TO quality.
SHEPHERDS PLAIbs,
according to width and quality, sell from so
81 per yard And In the list oil dress materials tho
old and iavorites the beaver brand mohar
ranging in price 20 81 70 per yard and
the opera brand oil alpaca at from 40 TO so the
yard, must no. be forgotten.
SURPRISING BARGAINS
can be had, Of our merchants Offering them
below the OF production. Satin finish gros grain
SILK ut ~ 90 Yard cashmere sublime, excellent
silk at 81 rs and the celebrated family silk known as
the ..Cashmerc Sublime dc Novi, which Tor economy
In price has no superior.
EVENING TOILETS AND BRIDAL COSTUMES.
It Is always announced at tho beginning Of every
season that '.full dress" is now Ut all; that
Is that it is worry ''low' But this is far from being
tho case Tho etiquette OF really good society, in fact
strictly forbids young women TO their necks
covered married ladies' may, and very often do, when
they have fine nccks and shoulders, and hnvc been
abroad sufficiently 10 get accustomed TO H. Butyoung
girls and brides wear their dresses higher than ever,
close up around the throat, and with thick ruchings of
silk, crepe lsse and lace.
Sleeves on the contrary have Almost disappeared.
The bodice Is OH high ON the shoulder, aud close
lace sleeve tho 10 the elbow or the wrist
or course there ar. exceptions lace sleeves arc not
obligatory, but they have been general at
when the sleeve was not omitted alto
gether, us TO be subject OF remark.
MORNING TOILETS
arc receiving considerable attention at large house
in our city that gained noorety for the taste
ana skill displayed IN h ,ns getting up o. brides,
The ,Donds OF holy wcdock." and the trousseau
ordered this affair consists OF dozen articles Of
every kind in linen and dozen fine cambrc, with
Pompadore Jokes npon chemscs and night dresses,
winch are entire mass Of lace and lace insertion.
The bridal set had Jokes idc entirely oil real Valen
ciennes, lined with pale PINK SIR and ornamented with
bows OF PINK ribbon. Besides these there were twenty
five OF pieces each all matching, ana veing
with each other in point OF style, elegance and richness
OF material
TuERE ARE SIXTEEN ELEGANT DRESSES,
eight OF which had small dainty parasO, halt dozen
sill en- hose OF each kind and SHOES TO match. There
are dozen skirts all trained and all trimmed deeply
with Insertions and rulings OF smyrna lace AMI en-
broidery. Every walking and visiting dress has the
h net and paraso TO match, and The indoor dress
fan harmoniZIng III color and style.
rnE BRIDAL DRESS
Is prncesso robe IN white satin, the lower edge OF
the skirt gnfnitured with deep louncc Of great
value. Similar lace " placed on the sleeves and at the
neck, and the vei fastened 10 the monturc OF bridal
flowers be draped and caught on the left snoul
der by boquct OF orange blossoms, while the other
end VIII la the train at the back. Ono oil the
most beautiful OF the set OF dresses
LIGHT GREEN SATIN
ornamentcd around the lower part OF the skirt with
graduated LOUNGES, satin aud velvet alternate
IN Iruut and eleven back and above TN. Green