The New Orleans daily Democrat., 1878-09-08

Hence the return of the 77ooo francs and the
letter to his wife,
ployer would in great measure overlook his
offense, he determined to come back to Paris.
He first sought his wife, threw himself on his
knees at her feet and begged her forgiveness
for the injury he had done her. She coun-
S hm ba to hngg gye nnS nsf up t3 % se nnabe
bravely to put the advice in execution, till at
last he sunk OH the bench, where he was ac-
costed by the policeman. Mr.. Gallon was
called on to identify Maieresse, who piteously
his charge and the very remarkable case is
brought to q close-almost dramatically.
Perhaps one of the most singular collec-
tions in the world has been added to the
Museum of Natural History Of Brussels, by,
the gift Of Mr.. Leon Becker an artist OF
Rome. The study of spiders and their habits
have occupied this gentleman's leisure hours
On the eve OF publishing the results OF OBJ
ServatiOnS extending over space or h1teen
years, he gives to the museum $40 spiders
and portions Of webs.
Let 1t not be forgotten Queen Elizabeth had
a pair OF stockings woven out or SPIDER
webs, ye commercial Americans, and keep
descendants of the inspirer of Bruce.
Having mentioned Queen Elizabeth re- re-
minds US of her 800 silk dresses, and silk
dresses reminds us OF
THOSE WE SAW AT THE EXPOSITION
in the French department. Now, these robes
are marvels Of art and we would fain transfer
them TO your columns In undiminished beauty
OF design, color, detail and outline, but how
are we to do it? Investing them with names
makes the hues fade, touching them with
our audaciOus pens makes the complicated,
graceful folds, grow stiff TO describe it at
all makes the shape appear vulgar Never
theless, we will, through our unworthy Or
gans, unaccustomed as they are to the critical
contemplation of fashion, endeavOr to make
you see one or two Chef-d'Guures Of Partisan
taste. We will commence modeStly by stat
ing general facts. Neither basques nor over
skirts nor polonaises appear at this literal
Vanity Fair. Princesse dresses are the unvarl-
able mode. There Is one made entirely OF black
silk passementerie. There Is another without
gusset or seam, woven of Brussels net, and
heavily embroidered by hand, In white silk
floss. There Is another with flounces Of such
exquisite mesh that some just like them In an
other department OF the Exposition are offered
for sale at $500 per metre. Fourteen work
women can only make ten yards in two years.
Those skilled In one part of the work cannot
do another. For instance one is specially
trained in Open work, another in close, d third
In haut relief, etc.
THE ELEGANCE OF MATERIAL
is @ main attraction of the Exposition robes.
One of Lyons silk Is innocent OF g. vestige OF
trimming, save fringe Of beads, of colors ex-
actly corresponding to those Of the fabric;
but then the pattern of the latter Is so bizarre
it would bear no surplus Communications
silver ground shot with bold zigZags Of ma
room. The quality OF the material Is OF the
richest.
A lovely evening dress is of rich white Ly-
ons silk, on which are scattered young pea
cocks and their nests in threads of gold.
That the flghty things may not escape q
golden net is thrown over all. A rich fringe
OF MOSES and grasses natural as those OF
Gpl 1,E.S
skirt. The price is $500 francs (S46o).
For another beautiful evening dress, please
picture to yourself g. freshly-opened ear of
corn. Imagine the shades of the pearly
white OF the grains on the cob and the silver
of the tassels to the deeper green of the outer
most husk, prisoned in silk, something like
tlounce for pliability; then plaitings frillings
and ruchings, combined so as to make most
delightful labyrinths OF spring-lke delicacy,
and you have the best notion we can give you
made of light brown, almost leather-colored,
silk and La Valliere Or chocolate-brown vel
vet. The waist is untrimmed, save for vest
of the darker material, richly embroidered
in harmonious, and yet contrasting, shades Of
floss silk.
pyramid Of the velvet, also embroidered,
ornaments the front breadth of the Skirt the
apex just meets the point Of the vest: Trans
verse and upward turned plaitings OF the silk,
beautifully regular, trim the side widths.
two large box plaits some distance below the
waist, and falls square, but gracefully, we
could not tell how far behind. The bottom of
the skirt and train are trimmed wi tn box
plating of silk, the plaits being about six
inches apart. In these spaces is festooned
Valenciennes lace. This delicate fabric also
finishes Off the elbow sleeves and square
neck This costume, splendid in modest sim
plicity, can be had for the thrilling sum of
1900 francs (S36O)
For the benefit Of those stingy people who
growl at this reasonable figure we will say
there are some charming Scotch plaid cos
tunes, seIf-trimmed, that only cost SIT.
Wewould like to talk to you about q parasol
making, or q parasol of white downy
feathers in whose fluffy luxuriance Brazilian
bugs half hide; Of fans, fary-like trities,
whose lace surface was never destined to
5he Shah of Persia, Esser Nadin, took home
TO his favorite Houri; but these loves Of
;hings won't stay in the paper, SO we will talk
9f something more satisfactory.
We candidly confess we are tired OF the Ex-
position. No one talks of anything else. We
are home sick too. Cal Can y you ~ guess @ what made
is so? We had the pleasure of spending the
evening with a party Of Americans, among
whom was
MISS FANNIE HUNT,
laughter Of Col. Hunt, OF New Orleans. The |
young lady has been In Paris for sometime
In excellent voice. AS it's sweet, clear, full
notes fell on our ear Paris faded away and
thoughts of home, the st. Charles Hotel,
Southern summer evenings, mocking birds,
otc., surged with painful pleasure from the !
waves Of melody. We pictured to ourselves
he future, perhaps not far distant, when
of the Crescent City for one Of |
ler daughters: We are proud Of our country
woman, and if strength, hexibility and senti-
nent contribute to success, then is Miss Hunts |
assured in the musical career that lies
before her. M. B. H.
A Diplomatic Cigar.
Bismarck's attitude in Parliament had
)een much noticed at court. The King,
Frederick William ", had taken great lik-
ng to the JM,ker, and when the post of Prus-
an minister at Frankfort became vacant, he
hought Of Offering 1t to Bismarck. He was
ather surprised, however, when the latter,
himself ready to accept the Kings proposal.
But you are aware that it is very difficult
,ost and it involves great responsibility ?"
aid the King. ''Your majesty may at all
vents give me a chance" replied Bismarck;
if do not succeed | can be recalled at any
line" The DOSitiOn which he AFT once as