New-York tribune. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1866-1924, 1878-08-15
MILLINER woRTHs HOME.
AN ELEGANT CHATEAU NEAR PARIS.

man-miliner. which is presented below. The house
Is as interesting its way the business estab-
lishment of Worth.
The establishment in the Rue de la Paix Of
NJ Worth, the famous dressmaker OF Paris has often
been described in correspondence, In books Of
travel, but detailed account Of his elegant home at
snresDes, suburb Of the gay capital, has ever been
published. His extensive grounds aud chateau.
with the surrounding chalets of his own
sons in the Rue de Mort Valerian.
and immediately under tho guns OF the chief
defence of Paris Fort Mort Vaerian which the Ger
in the siege Of 1871 failed TO reduce. and from
which q base the French Nationals under Mcmahon
operated against the Communists IN the same year
This suburb of Paris ia noted for its picturesque
roundngs, and might also well be admired for its APP
prOaehes John Johnston, the senior member Of the
well-known dry-goOds firm OF ]. & @. Johnston, at
Broadway Flfh-ave. and Tweny-secondst, lately paid
a visit to Mr.. worth's bone. and TRIBUNE reporter
interesting account Of its rich appointments
and its interesting personnel
"Monseur Worth, all do not know" said Mr.. John
stOn. sis Monsieur at ALL but plain EngIshmaD,
without drop Of French blood In his veins. And it
may be aided here as we'll any other place, that
he is Protestant In religion, while hts French or
Partisan wife a devout Catholic, and their two
born in Paris have been educated in faith OF their
mother Mr. Worth is OF fine physique and large frame
though he prides himself, sInguarly enough for an
Eoghshman, on his NapoleOnie cast OF cOun-
tenance. He Is most afable and agreeable in
manners, and very genial a host however dOgmatic
he may bs in matters Of business dicaOral in ques
lions Of style and taste. Madame Worth has also large
figure and imposing appearance She is most grace
ul I'm carriage, and pleasing and familiar ia manner IL
may appear altogether supeuous, since IT is Of Madame
Worth Of whom speaking. that she dresses In most
gorgeous style and exquisite taste The only other mem
beers OF the family The two sons, CASTOR and JEAN
sui young and fresh from the culture OF the best
college in France. Like their paSents, they are
large in person and OF fine department aud OF refined
and cultivated manners. On the occasion of late yis
was specially charmed with the hearness OF the social
welcome which met with at the hands Of all the family
but more especially the warmth OF the greeting Of
young CASTOR
'The grounds OF Mr.. worth's residence several
in extent about the size OF Of the ordinary
blocks OF New-York CITY. They are inclosed BY high
brick was-an ugly style ofincosure common In subur-
ban Paris aud probably dictated less by taste than the
necessity for the protection Of gardens aud their
shrubbery and satuary The gardens filled at every
with figures and fountains and grOttolke struc
lures which give them an Oriental aspect There Is
large hot-hOuse which be obtained az all times
the choice fruits and flowers Of almost every cline and
season There is also skatngrink for parlor skates
Many tropical trees decorate grounds In the centre
Of the garden Is miniature lake. and in the centre Of
the lake a small island Lions aud dragons Of immense
SIZE iron, stand the shores Of the lake. and
by an ingenious arrangement OF pipes the former do
vice as drinking fountains, while the latter are
made to spout Of cool and refreshing water in
every direction Gas lamps aud japanese and Chinese
lanterns and transparences throughout the grounds
light IL up at night Columns from the old Hotel de
VILE aud the Palace OF the Iueres. destroyed IN 1871
by the Communists and lately purchased by Mr. WORTH
aud bronze and other Of the regns OF Francis
and Ions XIV, adOrn the grounds at various ponts
At the main entrance, charity box Of elaborate de-
sign, suunouuted by mplorug figure, appeals with
It's pam inscription, Pour les DaHorss" to all enter
ing the grounds. once a year Mr. Worth throws his
grounds and honse open the persons In his employ,
and itte continues during the day aud Night Among
other customs of this ieteday Is one permitting eacn
ady employ6 seert dress from Mr. WORMS stock,
have 10 made up 90 his establishment, ana trimmed nc-
curdng his own directions Mr. Worth Il as fond of
supervising the Of his gardens as OF Is dress
makers aud may often be seen strolllng through the
miniature reefs attrcd In hght satin or SIX dress
nggown, not unlike tuuic aud directing the operations
Oi gardening ne does In hs establishment In
the city tle work oil his many dressmakerA
The residence itself oil brick ana stone and palaal
m size and appointments Objects Of yortu from Eastern
nations are scattered about every room and all IN Law
sh prufusion aud t'ful disregard Of arrangement
The walls OF the reception niad with strips or
rows the ucst porcelain plates or tales, Of varied and
brilliant color and The large brick fireplace Is ST.
yrr nouuted brass had not become the fashion when
Mr. Worth built his mansion. A wood fire was lightly
burning the time OF my last VISIT aud the effect VI lts
light upon the porcelain tiles was indcscuhaby
pleasing. one OF she most interesting OF She many apart
mens-I propose only describing tnc more unique rooms
lis the music saloon Its furniture Is upholstered in the
finest satin Tne chairs are OF ebony frnmes and the
uacbs are OF the finest aud costly llqucr work
On raised platforms either side Of the room arr
lounges sofas aud ttc-ateies, arustcay arranged 10
most admirable disorder. Tue piano IA Of French make
ana very large and elaborate manufacture and full N
tone Near by stands table Tor music and large
photograph album containing the portraits Of the mu
,ca ce ebrties OF the world who have sung IN the ball
This table Is a ngnhcont piece Of nlaid mosaic work
Of great value A marble bust OF Mr.. Worth and fe
male figure representing "1gnt," and male
figure OF Fire " the only statuary IN
This roou All the several rooms for general
use OF the reception and entertainment OF guests are
furnished and upholstered In equally elegant and mag
nincent style Madame Worth herself showed mo her
be,chnmDer as one she especially prded herself upon
AS IN illustration OF her taste IN decorations The tap
e.try on the floor sagcgrcen In color. woven 70 ~
tns moor. The walls are upholstered IN barmOnzing
centre OF which II medallion OF SILK satin and lace.
The doors OF sHnedglass. the subjects OF the paint
Lie ali French bedsteads hers Is very nigh,
ucnly Curiained, ana al the time | saw II,
SIX aud satin OF cheerful cuOrs and tho finest embossed
work. Among the treasures which Madame Worth dis.
glassware OF the late King LOUIS Phppo. She has also
many OF Henry w In one OF the rooms Is a
lOOAing figures and dated in 1904.
Tne cottages Of the two are only few rods dis
tant from ths main residence. and within the same
walled inclosure Tney alike In every particular
and complete either the apartments Of bachelor or
Benedict. They OF brick and stone Of Oriental
appearance, but Of what architecture I am unable
10 saw Each has It's paror reception, dining and bed
rooms a gymnasium, library and billiard and bath
rooms The parOrs furnished and decorated with
out regard 10 cost IL plain TO that the taste OF
The father and mother has been illustrated here as In
their own home Tue present taste OF the sons rather
displayed IN such additions 70 the decorations as their
collection OF ancient aud modern war implements IN
euaug arnor sabFr guns pistols and pixies Of all ages
aud nations. Eaen gymnasium Is supplied with boxing
gloves ana fencing fOils Attached 10 each billiard
mi a EEec.Ln nlLh. Ih. ulIari.a are llel