to do with the voluntary offering made by those who live by their talents, or their industry? Have not the most distinguished artists sent some of their paintings, and was not the poupée that attracted so much admiration, the joint production of the most celebrated milliner and dressmaker in Paris?""Granted," replied she," and how many robes and chapeaux do you think they have made in consequence?" "Fie upon you," cried I laughing, "you ought to be indicted for a libel upon human nature. After all, if vanity and interest were for something in the affair, I believe no impartial person wil! deny that it had its origin in benevolence" Adieu ! Hon. Mrs. Sutherland, Believe me, always yours, THE LADIES' TOILET. WALKING DRESS.-A pelisse of apple green satin; corsage fitting close to the shape. Amadis sleeves. A trimming of white fox fur descends in a straight band down the corsage, and passes from thence to the bottom of the skirt in the form of a broken cone. Pelerine of moderate size, very open on the bosom, bordered with white fox fur, and with the collar entirely of fur; the cuffs are also composed of it. Green satin bonnet to correspond, round and rather deep brim, bordered with a blond lace ruche, and trimmed on the inside with blond and ribbon in the cap style. The trimming of the crown is composed of ribbon which forms a point in the centre, and two full blown roses inserted, one on each side of the band on the top. EVENING DRESS.-A velvet robe of a new color, bordering on lilac. The body cut low and square, is trimmed with blond lace, arranged in the lappel style. Bouffant sleeves. Ceinture of plain satin ribbon to correspond, tied in short bows and ends in front. The hair is dressed in loose curls at the sides, and in high light bows on the summit of the head. It is adorned with a bandeau of fancy jewellery, and a sprig of Provin's roses inserted in the bows. |