The New York herald. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1840-1920, 1878-02-03
PARIS FASHIONS.

THE ENDLESS MYSTERY OF MODERN TRous-
sEAUx-MATINEE DRESSES Plus TX. s PRES
ENr TO THE QUEEN OF sPAIN-HINTs TO
YOUNG BRIDES.
PARIS, Jan. Is, 1878.
or all the nations OF Europe Spain Is most attached
TO the traditions and etiquette Of court iie SO that
tho world may look forward toa revival OF very anti
austed ceremonies the occasion of spanish we'd
ding. Queen ChrisLne leaves Paris tomorrow, &C
companed by her son-iE-law, Don francois d'Assise,
and not only the whole Spanish colony the move,
but would think they are determined that not
thread of SIX velvet satin shall be- left in this
capital Some Of the 1rdndesscs have provided fifteen
changes OF ralment; others eleven. Then there are
the wedding presents Tor though the young King has
ordered as much he could procure 10 his own
country still there all the French relatives and
whole generations OF cousins, VINO give the same
patriotic for encouraging Partisan industry.
MATINEE COSTUMES.
Never since the days Of the Duchess de Berri was
such corbeiile heard of that OF Doa Maria &c las
Mercedes: 1t Is = monument l. who prefer kings
queens petite knue, behind the scenes. as II
were, aud attired in clothes which they put on TOR
themselves. not Tor show, will condne myself TO de-
scriDing two matinee costumes that have been made
tor the preanier deuner, that delightful early meal
when royal couples SIT their coffee, en- tee-e,
blue silk, brocaded with gold thread OF dull hue 1t
,s coquile all down On tablier Flemish lace Inc
frons Of The pettcoat gathered very closely, like the
gatherings OF dr. silk na,s and this front breadth
is of pae coral silk The sleeves srs made very tight
and only come down to the elbow, where frill OF
Flemish lace falls over the dimped elbow. Tue lace
IS scented with .'white thorn," otherwise known as
"Pinaud's extract" fresh. and fragrant perfume,
made Tor brides.
FOR COOLER WEATHER,
Nsglige NO 2 is a warmer matinee costume, in
tended 10 be worn when ire is needed and chocolate
Is ordered instead OF mocha It Is made Of a mauve
bourro dc sole run through with nbres Of silver thread
II has Louis XIV. vest, very long; the sleeves and
the entredos (attenuon this novelty OF nacarat
velvet the runs on the bodice frill on the
are Of Spanish blonde.
PIo soxo's GIFT.
Fearing lest should DO drawn into giving de-
scpon OF some OF the gala attire that has surfeited
my gaze haston TO mention the lovely diamond rose
which the venerable Pho Mono has seat to te future
Qaeen. IL was accompanied with good wishes aud
hope tha: tho Princess Mercedes will live 10 deserve
the gold Now, IL Is my private OPINION that. us
Queen Isabella mas had the golden rose presented to
her, IL would be hard thing II this innocent lilo Iu-
tanta could not establish her title 10 tins reward Tor
good conduct on the throne.
THE MAzARIN DIAMONDS.
Talking OF diamonds, there Is person hero who
MAINTAINS that has found, and ready 70 sell, tho
tenth Mazarin. Few people know that there
were originally twelve large diamonds weighing six
teen carals called the twelve MazarIns. because
that acu,c CARDINAL instrumental IN having them
cut according 70 system invented by Berquin They
all suddenly disappeared, being eher stolen or LOST
all with The exception OF said to be worth 90. 900
fraucs The teutn Mazarin was OF square shape and
rounded the top; but II Is supposed TO be- suie in
The collection II was bought from, and taorelore the
authenticity OF the nox prsteader ~ contestlDie
PLAIN SATIN BRIDES.
The best way TO shine at the coming nuptias would
be to appear plain satin, made IN the latest
STYLE but without single GEM tor however great the
weight OF glittcrng there VIII De some
viii be the most overiadcn oil all; and even princcly
parurcs rcyllng rvieres and Cascades OF stones
VIII appear Dut TO pc collapsed ~ the glttering comps
ttion.
New ians have been made for the ceremony. They
are dotted with Insects made OF precious stones