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the same style will not suit every face; and, with commendable independence, the most sensible, as well as the loveliest, of the Parisian maidens consult their own mirrors, as to the effect of braid or curl, instead of blindly copying that which appears beautiful on some fair friend,, whose features may be formed in a very different mould from her own:-now at fashionable reunions may be seen ladies of equally undoubted taste and distinction, coiffured according to extremely opposite models.

The hair in raised bands, forming a point in front, leaving the forehead open, and spreading elegantly at the sides, is considered by many of the brightest as the mode par excellence. A cord of pearls, rolled with dark hair, when thus arranged, and falling to the right and left in interlaced rings, constitutes the most fitting ornament. With waved, puffed bands of hair, variegated geranium wreaths are considerably worn; and this reminds us of the propriety of noticing that wreaths of various descriptions have lately grown into high favour, especially for ball-room attire. Pomegranate flowers, and heaths sprinkled with small white pearls are among the prettiest. An avoidance of showy combs, and the prevalence of the Grecian knot, fastened with pins, and brought low on the neck, form the peculiarities most observable the present season, and are instances of an improved and purer taste.

While we promise to faithfully record the approved novelties of fashion, as they appear, we also desire to note down from time to time such observations as may seem in our wisdom capable of giving entertainment, or of being practically suggestive, to our lady readers, on matters connected with kindred subjects;-and hope, by

this deviation from the mere minutiae of detailed description of dress, we shall add to the interest of this monthly department of the Magazine. Will this be regarded as an innovation or improvement? We trust the last may be the verdict rendered; and inferring a pleasant assent from our fair friends, proceed at will.

It is generally conceded by visiters, as well as natives, that the women of France excel in those indefinable graces that make up the perfection of a refined toilette. But while our country women acknowledge a sincere and half-envying admiration of the Parisians' success, we do not think they properly appreciate or comprehend the real secret by which that success is attained. Certainly not by a continued effort to dazzle, by the gaiety of their attire, but-rather by the apparent unconsciousness of being well dressed; the careless ease with which every article is worn; by the nice adaptation of colour and style to the occasion and the complexion they are required for: though colour and style be of the plainest and gravest, and though the wearer even look shabby to the glance of the uninitiated. A Parisian dame of distinction would be apt to smile with the sauciest contempt, and utter some of the prettiest expressions of affected horror imaginable, on beholding the extravagant finery that distinguishes the street attire of some of our city belles.

We commend the following sketch of a Parisian lady, to the attention of those who are interested in the philosophy and significance of dress, quoted from a very amusing work, entitled "Pictures of the French People;" in which is given characteristics, as observable in the various vocations incidental to a residence in their gay metropolis.

"She wears no dazzling colours, no elaboratelycarved zone or buckle; no embroidered flounce is seen waving over her instep; on her feet are shoes of prunella, the sandals crossing a cotton stocking of exceeding fineness, or a plain silk one of soberest gray; or else she wears a delicate boot of the simplest character. Her gown is of a stuff well chosen, but of no great cost; yet its style and fashion shall attract you, and excite the envy of many a city-bred dame; it is usually a wrapper, fastened with knots or bows, and prettily edged with a cord that is but slightly perceptible. She has a manner, all her own, of folding around her a cloak or shawl, which she arranges about her neck and shoulders with a sort of bridling curvet that would convert a bourgeoise into a hunchback, but which, in her, is made to indicate the most exquisite proportions of form

even in the very act of veiling them. But how is this done? Ah! that is her secret; and she keeps it without requiring the protection of a patent.

"Poets, artists, lovers! all ye who worship Ideal Beauty, that mystic Rose of Genius happily unrevealed to the mere creatures of common life,-hover round and admire this flower of loveliness, at once so judiciously concealed, and so skilfully displayed! The coquette-observe her! Her walk is a kind of waving and harmonized motion, that makes her soft and dangerous form to quiver beneath its draperies, as at midday the serpent goes gliding through the trembling grass. Is it to a demon or an angel that she owes the graceful undulation, mantling beneath her long scarf of black silk, agitating the

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a highly-bred woman is noted more especially in her mode of crossing her shawl or mantle over her bosom. She displays, even in walking, an air of serene self-possession that brings before you the Madonnas of Raphael in their frames. Her attitude, at once dignified and composed, compels the most insolent 'dandy' to move out of her path. Her bonnet, of the simplest form, has the freshest ribands imaginable. Flowers, perhaps, or feathers? No! flowers invite too many gazers; and feathers demand a carriage. Beneath this head-dress, you find the fresh and tranquil face of a woman self-assured, yet not to fatuity; who looks at nothing, but sees everything; whose vanity, half-annihilated by repletion, has given to her expression a sort of indifference that piques one's curiosity. She knows that all eyes follow her; she knows that all, even of her own sex, will turn round to watch her steps. Thus she traverses Paris, a vestal shining in the purity

lace of its edge, and scattering around a breath
of balm that I would fain call the Zephyrine of
the 'Parisienne?' You perceive about her arms,
waist, and throat, a display of science in folds,'
that compels the most restive material into classic
drapery, and reminds you of the antique Mnemo-
syne! Ah! how well she understands the elo-
quence of motion! Observe her manner of ad-
vancing the foot, and thus moulding her dress
with so exact a propriety, that she excites an
admiration-which dares be nothing warmer,
only because restrained by the profoundest re-
spect. An English woman essaying such a step
has the air of a grenadier dashing forward to
attack a redoubt. To the Parisian Lady be the
honour and the glory of the perfect walk! Yes,
the civic power did well to accord her the
smooth asphalte of the 'trottoir;'-it was her
due! Your bright Unknown displaces no passer-
by; but waits with a proud humility till all have
made way! The look of distinction peculiar to -OF HER TACT."

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KNITTING-NEEDLES, No. 18, and fine linen or | and knit 2 together twice, make 1, knit 1, then crochet thread. Cast on 315 stitches, or 21 for each pattern, and knit one row plain.

1st Row.-Knit 2 together, then make 1 and knit 2 together 4 times, make 1, knit 1, then make 1, and knit 2 together 5 times, and repeat. 2d. And all the back rows are purled.

3d Row.-Knit 2 together, knit 3, then make 1 and knit 2 together twice, make 1, knit 3, then make 1 and knit 2 together twice, make 1, knit 3, knit 2 together, and repeat.

5th Row.-Knit 2 together, knit 4, then make 1

make 1 and knit 2 together twice, make 1, knit 4. knit 2 together, and repeat.

7th Row.-Knit 2 together, knit 3, then make 1 and knit 2 together twice, make 1, knit 3, then make 1 and knit 2 together twice, make 1, knit 3, knit 2 together, and repeat.

9th Row.-Knit 2 together, knit 2, then make 1, and knit 2 together twice, make 1, knit 5, then make 1, and knit 2 together twice, make 1, knit 2, knit 2 together, and repeat.

11th Row.-Knit 2 together, knit 1, then make 1 and knit 2 together twice, make 1, knit 1, make

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