FIG. 4. Morning Walking Toilette.-Drawn bonnet of satin covered with tulle; the border is of blonde, arranged in narrow volants above and below the edge of the face. Under-trimming of white flowers at the sides.

Robe of blue silk, corsage with basques or small skirt, divided in several places, three on each side, by incisions extending almost to the waist, but closed in front; the whalebones of the corsage extend nearly to the bottom of the basque. The sleeves are quite close-fitting near the shoulders, but much larger below; they are demi-long,

FIG. 4.

MORNING WALKING TOILETTE.

and open behind to the elbow, exhibiting handsome loose undersleeves trimmed with two rows of point d'Angleterre; on the outer side of the opening, there are three openings, the contour of which is followed by the general edge trimming. Upon the skirt of the robe are three broad flounces, cut round into large flowing waves or dents rivière. The opening of the corsage, the basques, the sleeves, and the flounces, are bordered with a trimming of gathered satin riband, No. 4. Embroidered fichu trimmed with the same lace as the undersleeves.

FIG. 5. Reception Toilette.-Coiffure; hair turned back over the temples, clearing well off the forehead in such manner as to leave the point clearly marked in the middle. Two large and long corkscrew curls, starting from behind the ears, fall to right and left upon the neck. A little puff of white lace is placed upon the hair very far back; this is trimmed below, on one side by a noud of green and rose ribands, mixed, and on the other, by a graceful branch of moss rose, of which the buds and foliage rest against the cheek. Robe of white silk, spotted with branches of roses, buds, and foliage. The flowers upon the skirt are small near the waist, but gradually increase in size toward the lower edge. The corsage is décolletée square, quite low in front, but much less so behind. The corsage is cut in such fashion as to form upon the hips a small return, or narrow basquine, of rather less than an inch in width, which continues to the middle of the back, widening a little, so as to become rather more than an inch at that point; the point in front is very much elongated, and every edge of the corsage is doubly, but very finely embroidered. The sleeves are cut rather longer behind than in front. The skirt is very full, and the plaits at the waist full and open. The skirt is plain; the

trimming of the corsage and sleeves consists of two volants of lace, gathered and sewn head to head. They are so arranged as to lie open upon the breast and shoulders, but turn as they approach the waist, until they fall one upon the other, in the same direction, and thus form an edging for the little basquine, which they follow all round. The sleeves are straight, and one of the two rows of lace which edge them, is turned up, while the other, and wider one, falls upon the arm. A chemisette of plaited muslin, terminated by an embroidered edging, appears a short distance above the corsage. Narrow cerise bands, with long ends, around the neck and wrists.

FIG. 6. Dress for a Little Girl of Six Years.-Hair parted and smooth upon the head above the line of the ears, curled below, falling in ringlets upon the neck toward the shoulders. Frock of white taffetas, body straight and gathered, skirt plain, with wide hem, pantalets of embroidered muslin, gaiters.

FIG. 7. Walking Toilette.-Drawn bonnet of crape, covered with crêpe lisse; the border of the face is of blonde, separated by a gathered biais of crêpe lisse; on each side, at the junction of the face and the crown, is a bunch of pink flowers without foliage.

Robe and mantalet of gray silk stuff, with many fine satin stripes. The corsage is close, high, and with basques bordered with narrow, stamped velvets, of the same shade as the robe. The mantalet is trimmed with three rows of the same velvet, and with a fringe from eight to ten inches broad; this fringe is at regular intervals gaufred, the intervals of plain alternating with the gaufred, at about every inch or inch and a half.

One of the prettiest novelties of the season is a morning toilette for a young bride. The robe is of white silk, with a full, plain skirt. The corsage is open in front, and bordered with a revers of lace; at the base of the corsage is a basque formed of a broad volant of lace. This basque is about ten inches wide behind, and at the point of the corsage in front, about four inches. The sleeves reach to the elbow, and are trimmed with two volants of lace, surmounted by gathered satin riband, No. 4. The chemisette

FIG. 6.

DRESS FOR A LITTLE GIRL.

is made of alternates of Malines lace and volants of the same; it is décolletée, and square in front.

Front hair in full, puffed bandeaux, surmounted by a garland of small white flowers and green foliage, seen between each puff of the hair. A long veil of Brussels application, entirely covered with designs, is fastened under the garland, falling behind, and at the sides.