Some of these dresses were trimmed with two rows of embroidery, between which was a row of silver stars. Others had an embroidery surmounted by a row of lozenges let in full. A third trimming was formed of flowers and entre-deux of embroidery. A fourth had a very rich and deep border of flowers, much raised in lama, and the stalk and foliage embroidered; and a fifth was a double row of raised flowers in lama, surmounting flounces disposed in festoons. The bodies of these dresses were some in the demi-bouillon style; others were arranged round the bust in drapery; others had the corsage disposed in deep plaits in front, and the plaits reversed by pearls or precious stones: there were also some made with a fan stomacher, and likewise a few ornamented with silver straps interlaced. front into the shape of a demi-lozenge by rouleaus of satin; there are two placed at some distance from each other: in the centre of the waist in front is a satin knot, one on each side of the bosom, one in the middle of each shoulder-strap, and one in the centre of the back. Some other dancing dresses were trimmed with bouillonnée formed by silver or pearl stars, bouffants intermixed with flowers, drapery flounces of gauze or tulle, looped with flowers or precious stones. There was great variety in the head-dresses. Several élégantes were in toques, turbans, or scarfs of gold or silver gauze, twisted in the hair; but the greatest number of the coeffures were en cheveux, either à la neige or à l'Espagnole: the latter were ornamented with knots of ponceau and citron satin, or knots of turquoise blue, with branches of There were also several dresses the tree of Judea. Those à la neige both in white and coloured tulle and were adorned with branches of oakcrape: many of the latter were made leaves and acorns, either in gold or à la sultane. This dress is no longer silver. There were also some beauas at first a gown and petticoat: it is tiful wreaths of lilies in pearls and now formed by the trimming, which || laurel in emeralds. Among the new goes up the front of the dress, leav- articles in jewellery, one of the most ing an opening, which is broad at remarkable is called the épingle à la the bottom, but sloping up to the top, Victoire, in the form of a hand comso that the trimming meets at the posed of gold, which holds two crowns waist. One of the prettiest of these of precious stones and pearls, interdresses was in white crape: the trim- laced with a garland of olives and ming consisted of a bouillonnée of laurel in gold or enamel. I had forthe same material, partially covered gotten in speaking of promenade with wolves' teeth in white satin, costume to tell you that our most edged with pink; there were two elegant reticules are of blue, green, or rows round the bottom of the dress, cocoa-coloured velvet, in the form of and a third row, wich formed the a tulip. sultane. The space in the middle was filled by knots of pale pink satin, each formed by a silver star in the centre of the knot. The corsage, cut very low, rather square across the bosom, and falling very much off the shoulders, was formed in Fashionable colours are, Trocadero (it is a mixture of fire-colour and reddish yellow,) ponceau, citron, blue, rose, violet, emerald, slate-colour, and Spanish brown. Adieu! Always your EUDOCIA. FASHIONABLE FURNITURE. THE annexed plate represents an elegant cabinet dressing-case: it is formed of fine mahogany, and richly carved. The lower part incloses a drawer, with wash-bason, ewer, &c. complete. The upper part contains three mirrors, in sliding frames and running on centres, with sundry di visions and cases for small and large bottles; the whole forming an ornamental and useful piece of furniture, suitable for a dressing or sitting-room. We have been kindly permitted by Mr. Durham to copy this handsome piece of furniture at his manufactory, 26, Catherine-street, Strand. FINE ARTS. PANORAMA OF THE RUINS OF POMPEII. ford, immediately after the last eruption of Mount Vesuvius, in November 1822. The remoteness of the excavations from each other rendered it impossible for the artist to combine all the interesting objects in one view: hence he found it necessary to take two views from those points which offer the details to the spectator on a larger scale, and more immediately command the remains of the city. The second of these views will, we understand, be opened shortly to the public in Leicester-square. In the early volumes of the Re- || ed from a drawing made by Mr. Burpository, we took occasion to submit to our readers an account of the discoveries previously made and then making by means of the researches undertaken among the ruins of the ill-fated cities of Herculaneum and Pompeii. These researches have tended, as well to open to us many new facts connected with the domestic economy of the Romans at the commencement of the Christian era, as to illustrate and confirm by ocular demonstration many circumstances with which we were previously theoretically acquainted. The utility of such knowledge, in a country where the study of the classic writers of antiquity is an essential branch of a liberal education, must be self-evident. The proprietors of the Panorama in the Strand have therefore, in our opinion, displayed sound judgment in the selection of a subject, the exhibition of which affords to the public an opportunity of participating in the advantages to which we have just adverted. The painting was execut It would be the more superfluous to subjoin any remarks on the principal objects which appear in the view now on exhibition, as the printed description with which the visitor may provide himself at the room, furnishes every requisite explanation. We trust that the proprietors will find their account in this spirited attempt to combine useful information with the amusement of a vacant hour. INTELLIGENCE, LITERARY, SCIENTIFIC, &c. In a few weeks will appear, Tales and Sketches of the West of Scotland, by a gentleman who is a native of the scenes he describes. The volume will also con tain a Sketch of the Changes in Society and Manners which have occurred in that district during the last half century. The Life of Jeremy Taylor, and a Cri tical Examination of his Writings, by Dr. Heber, Bishop of Calcutta, with a portrait by Warren, is nearly ready for publication, in two volumes post 8vo. Miss Alicia Lefanu is preparing for the press, Memoirs of her grandmother, Mrs. Frances Sheridan, mother of the late Right Hon. R. B. Sheridan, and author of Sidney Biddulph," "Nourjahad," and "The Discovery," with Biographi 66 bly with its Organization, by the Baron Cuvier; with additional Descriptions of all the Species hitherto named, and many not before noticed. The whole of the Regne Animal of the above celebrated zoologist will be translated in this undertaking; but the additions will be so considerable as to give it the character of an original work. A new edition of Milburn's Oriental cal Anecdotes of her Family and Contem-Commerce, or the East-India Trader's poraries. Shortly will be published, the first part (to be continued quarterly) of The Animal Kingdom, as arranged conforma Complete Guide, abridged, improved, and brought down to the present time, by Thomas Thornton, is in the press. Ye smiling meadows, ye enchanting bowers, Whose varied charms engaged my peaceful hours; With what regret I see your smiles decay, O Thou, whose wisdom rules the vast profound, Directs the heavens, and whirls the seasons round, Look down propitious on my silent hours; Exalt my soul, and actuate her powers; Grant me a mind attentive, calm, and free, And winter brings no gloomy hour to me! BALLAD. Foolish lady, foolish lady, J. Wherefore all these groans and tears? Love is dead, and cannot hear you, For the dust is in his ears. Sir, I lack no other's reason, For to tell me why I weep: If with dust his ears are filled, Then I shall not break his sleep. Foolish lady, foolish lady, Wherefore all these wasting sighs? Sir, I know his eyes are darken'd, You may lie there night and day: I was married to his bones! You have taught me how to weep: Love is dead, and cannot right you, T. M. But his honour I will keep. Printed by L. Harrison, 373, Strand. |