, 1881-04-24
made of black-velyet grenadine over under

made OF black-eeiFet eIeu1ullle ose1 uH"eA
skirts of black Surah-
Wreaths of delicate roses, ending III flne
sprays OF rose leaves and noss-buds. are
worn under the ottdly-cnrved brims Of the
stylish and picturesque Spanish rotlna hats.
Japanese baIlls wound will: spun silk. and
covered with cashmere beads and sparkling
pendants. are attached to the drapings OF
spring costumes trimmed with gay pialtis.
The fayorit trimming for underskirts is
flounce with 4 deep shirrng 1T the top; the
remainder of tue tiuunec is laid in kits. The
hem is very often turned up on the right
side.
Short suits still continue to be the prevail
inr style for the street, trained aud delni-
trained dresses being reserved fo- the mouse
and for ceremonious occasions. The skirts
for the street are yureI i'll frnnt. as l,Sl1:al,
but tic breadtlls iii the back are fuller than
formerly.
peartd, and Will be replaced by a dainty
paitrti eug,ng of lace, basted close 10 the euE,e
of the u1ltlertlress. This will give very
pretty effect to the delicate summer dresses
Of orrgandie, French muslin' dotted SWISS
and the like.
The handsome black Surah silks, lave al
most entirely replaced the heavy plain gros-
grain silks in popularity. making the market
fur the latter fabrics exceedingly dnll rs
CuEIIl tl4ECL ID IlE!l
grain. 1t does not wear shiny nor: wrinkle
easily, and it also lends itself to the most
graceful tlra!lngs.
Fancy jewels play an important part in
modern Iuilcts. NJ scarf, tic. or bow of any
kind is now word without being fastened
with sonle SORT Of brooch. Must ot these
brooches are III the form of insects, butter
flies, lady BIRDS, slais, and even spiders, a.
though the latter have not Obtained tile vogue
that was predicted them.
Fine black cashmere costumes are worn
this spring, trimmed with rich and elaborate
appliuues, and broad passementerie, bil1ltiS..
4 very neat and stylish tnilet Is nlade Win
all llntlerskirt laid i'll broad p.nes. li1ltd WIN
silk, and trimmed with a rich applique hoE-
der in iyy-le;af designs. Above this skirt IS
tiraped Il Grecian overttresS. Caught up with
heavy cords and tassels OIL the right stte anu
driiued low OH the left. The close-ftflI1S
cuirass bodice is cut square III the neck:
nor.ered with the applique trimming, anu
finished with i standing fraise Ut black Span
The Mother Hubbard cloak is still 4 very.
fashionable wrap, and is male this spring of
a very light and fine lahy's cloth U delicate
colors. It is lined with colorei silk. and tue
hood is trimmed with rich cords anu t:ssels.
\ very elegant garb of ths description waS n
French novelties, which WAS made ut heavy
black Surall satin, ana dclscly covered with
the most elegant silt passclnenteres: y
fAyorit dress Hst i ut fht the ar the M
deress'' made OF foulard, and saustd over
| the shoulder after the manner ut the wrap.
! The sleeves are pufrd, and the inevitable
pouch ut satin IS suspended from the leit
| side Of the brlr.
Floral garnitures nre among the prettiest
fabrics of the day, and they will be in Greater
| demand than ever the canning season. trtnch
ladies perfume I'LL the artificial flowers they
| wear, whether upon the bonnct or me toilet
| Very beautiful parures are now Imported.
consisting or neck!et, ct>rnet, belt-bouuuet,