and a bird of Paradise placed on the left, completes the trimming. Pearl necklace.

Evening Dress.

WHITE watered silk robe; the border is trimmed with a very full plain satin bouillonnee surmounted by two flounces of Mechlin lace, disposed in festoons, and ornamented with knots of ribbon. The corsage is very deeply pointed at bottom, and cut low and round at top. Short sleeve, terminated by a bouillon, which is ornamented with a knot of ribbon, and surmounted by a fall of lace. Ermine fichu of a new form fastened by a gold brooche. Groseille velvet turban cap, trimmed with Mechlin lace, gold fringe, and a bouquet of white ostrich eathers.

Walking Bress.

DARK green gros de Naples robe. The corsage tight to the shape, high behind, and descending en demi cœur on the bosom. Bishop's sleeve; the skirt is trimmed with two flounces, lightly festooned at the edge, and corded with the same material. Cachemere cloak plaided in chocolate colour and black, and lined with blue satin; it is made loose from the shoulders, and considerably shorter than the dress, with a small hood drawn in the caleche style, and a round pelerine, which, as well as the border and the armholes, are trimmed with chocolate coloured fringe; à cord and tassels at the throat com pletes the trimming. Blue velours epingle bonuet; a small round shape; the interior of the brim is trimmed with roses, and the edge with a fall of Brussels lace. A bouquet of blue ostrich feathers placed on one side, and drooping over the brim, completes the trimming.

Public Promenade Bress.

SLATE-coloured satin pelisse robe. The corsage is half high, and the sleeves demi large. Dark blue velvet paletots, trimmed all round with a broad flat band of sable fur. Sable muff. Blue satin bonnet; the interior of the brim is trimmed with an intermixture of English point lace and flowers; and the edge is finished by a curtain veil of lace. A very full bouquet of marabouts, placed at the bottom of the crown, droops upon the shoulder.