, 1877-12-30

port crrs not {atld does it cverl) remembers he
twcnty-tlfth birthday. But why. repeat sucl
sla,der' In 4 word, my little lndy's dress wa:
very handsome, but far too Old aud elaborate
for her.
Fayoritc dresses for little girls are slips in
Princess shape OF bright~hued silk, to be worn
under robes Of shccr-musiin or Of Vaiencicnnes
insertion. One striking little dress just being
soft peach.bossom silk. It, OF course, Is q
literally ..; aIl over: The braiaine IS
tiitn d9ne o., ~ith tn ~, 4 ycry ilue round white
effect is vcry pleasing. The neck is cut heart
shaped, the sleeves reach to little below the
elbow, aud are widely open. They are lined
WITH white satin, and are edged by small white
Young 4 Wearer, butt is the fashion: For
school and home wear, childreu's clothes are
beautifully suitable, but they orc not in such
good taste for evening use.
have just seen L
MOST PECULIAR DRESS,
ordered for-but must not tell for whom, for
you all know her. 1t Isl pink silk Prirccss,
Immensely long at one end and corresponuingtY
short at the other. By tho war, did you eyer
notice how dress with very long train is apt
to be curtailed at the neck! This dress has the
train made az manv rery narrow ruffles over
lying each other. The front OF the skirt is per-
tectly plain. The drapery, which is abundant,
is Of 1eulon-colored hsoeade. It Is bordered py
u,
sisting OF tulips and their foliage. Flounces Of
rich Flemish point form heading to this fringe.
The dress Is closed in the back By cords as, the
shoulders are framed in touncc Of the beau
tful lace which forms sort Of berthe In the
back and front this lace is caught up by
clusters OF tullps. The sleeves are made en-
tircy Of Lace, are straight, and hang rery full,
but are to be confined just above the elbow by |
bands OF filagree gold. This seems farorite !
fancy just now, for have seen several from our |
leading modistes made in this style. Our city |
will be very gay this winter, and the dress |
makers are in a corresponding state of delight
All the ladies' VITO have been favored with IN !
invitation arc in much pleasurablc excitement
I'll account OF Il grand ball to be given On
the ID OF January 1t is to be most brilliant
Affair." and the totlcttcs belug prepared for it are
magnificent.
Daring the late visit OF the President and
Mrs. Hayes an i1npromptn reception was given
them by Il former resident of Cincinnati now
ilvln. here. The invitations were sent out only |
the day BEFORE but the sequc! showed that you I
,an't take New Workers by surprise. Every
body was us rcsplcndent US il i fortnight had
been given tor preparation. Many Ut the beau
tltuf toilettcs made first appearance that
evening. anu Mrs. Hayes has reason to he graft
led 1T the beauty aud elegance that gave her SO
:pg.iial welcome. She herself n,aintaiueI her |
.eputation for elegant simplicity aru aversion to
)vcr.tlisplay. Shc was handsomely att1reu in |
icli white silk with handsome drapcry OF
lclrlly-rabbc1 silk ornamentcd with Il
lcep and bcauttru! white fringe. Mrs.
ta'es' i,lir was arranged with her usual taste
ul simplicity, and, with tic exception OF rich |
.oId l"clsct or medallion, she wore no orna-
ncnts. The other toilettcs were rich and hand
oinc, anu the reception was pronounced sue !
eSs. despite tue regret Ut many that the Prcsi-
eut WAS per{orce abscut. MATTE S.