THE LADIES.

LADIES' GOSSIP

Deab Edith, —The grand .wedding is over, and if you could only hare seen the hundreds—l may say thousands —of spectators. Greatest excitement provailed amongst visitors to get a glimpse of the happy pair. There is said to be a difference of forty years between Mrs Wyselaskie and Mr Alexander Homer. Did you ever hear of a widow wearing white satin and orange blossom ? Mamma and grandma both say it is the first time they have, so I suppose it is a now idea. The invitations were on grey repp paper, with white edges, and with the bride's monogram, in white, gold, and lavender. The breakfast was at Gunsler's Cafe, and one of the grandest ever seen in Melbourne. At tho top of the table were three dishes, all in honor of tho bridal pair, the centre ono being a porpoise, as the bridegroom is a great amateur fisherman. At either side of this dish were two beautiful fancy dishes ; on the handle of ono were two little Cupids, and on the handle of the other two turtlo doves. "Wasn't it a delicate compliment. I hear she has settled £20,000 on the bridegroom. There were eight bridesmaids ; four were nieces. Tho bride, who was given away by her brother, wore a magnificent gown of ivory white satin duchesse, most beautifully made and elaborately trimmed with real duchesse point lace and bouquets of orange blossom. The train was long and square, and the bodice, which was cut square back and front, was filled in with the same beautiful lace. The sleeves also matched. Her veil of tulle was richly embroidered with fern leaves in white silk, and was worn under a most beautiful wreath of orange blossom. Four bridesmaids wore pink nun's veiling trimmed with cardinal satin and Edelweiss lace, with tulle veils and wreaths of cream velvet leaves, and crimson chrysanthemums. The other four, viz., the Misses Homers, sisters of tho bridegroom, wore charming dresses of white spotted tambour muslin, flounced and trimmed with Edelweiss lace, and ornamented with satin ribbon rosettes of cardinal and white, and white tulle veils and wreaths composod of white flowers rolieved by a little crimson flower.

Wβ were present at the Blessing of the Noviciateat St.lgnatius' ChurchlastSanday. Such crowds of people, and such a lot of Protestants —I know they were not Catholics becauso they hnd no books, and seemed altogether rather in a maze. The ceremony was very interesting and imposing, over one hundred girls taking part in the procession, all dreesed alike in white nainsook muslin, the only difference being the elder girls wore nainsook veils, while those of the little ones were of tulle. I was almost forgetting to tell you of the grand breakfast that was propared entirely by the nuns, and given to the Catholic young men of the various orders. I'm not quito sure, but I believe the spread was given by Fathor Mulhall in honor of his patron saint, St. Joseph, whoso day it was. : Now for the dresses worn in the ' Queen's Favorite.'. .. Mr Vernon is immense. I* should bo like you to see him. You have to ongage your seats days before. Miss Ward was evidently determined to give us a faith - .ful picture of the time, for she provided all the costumes, wigs, and even shoes for the entire company, and this, too, on a most generous scale, so that the ladies and gentlemen, of tlio Court who havo : nothing to do but to assist in filling up the picture aye arrayed in costumes of silk and velvet befitting their rank. Miss Ward herself, as may be expected, wears some strikingly handsome costumes, chosen with the same excellent judgment for ( befittin«ness,' to the character sho pourtrays as marked her dressing of ' Forget-rae-not.' The Duchess of Marlborough makes her first appearance in a most becoming and beautiful costume of white satin and brocade, the latter a magnificent fabric, with a design of feathers. The petticoat is of eatin,cut in square tabs at the bottom, the tabs edged, with" soft falls of lace. Tbe pointed bodice and . train nro of brocade.

Jewels sparkle on the neck and corsageTho shoes are of white satin with largo buckles. Her second costume consists of a petticoat of rich pink satin, trimmed at the foot with four rows of bullion fringe (two of gold and two of Bilver). Three narrow env broidered bands, each edged with gold fringe, fall from the waist almost to the edge of the skirt. The pointed bodice and train are of shaded brocade of splendid quality and peculiar design. In tone it is between a bronze and mouse shade. The bodice has a vest of pink satin, and is trimmed with gold fringe. A drapery from tho hips is drawn back to the train, which falls in rich, graceful folds. The head dress is of lace. The third costume is extremely handsome, and consisted of a petticoat of ivory satin, covered with three deep flounces of most exquisite Indian smbroidery, tho foundation net, and the embroidery of white floss silk, outlined with gold. The bodice and skirt are of sapphire satin, the latter caught back to each side of the train by handsome gold cord and tassels. Tho bodice has a berthe of ivory satin edged with gold fringe, and caught here and there with sparkling jewels. The ' commode' headdress is of gold lace, relieved by loops of red plush ribbon, and ornamented in front with a delicate spray of glittering jewels. The shoes, which aro worn both with this and the second dress, are of gilded kid with red heels. Miss Watt-Tanner, as the Queen, is first arrayed in an effective costume, consisting of a petticoat of rich cream brocade, the design of which appears to stand right out from the background. The bodice and train are of grenat brocade. A drapery of almost crimson satin is drawn back from the sides and caught to the train with strings of pearls. Pearls are also worn round the neck and wrists. The front of the dress from neck to hem is trimmed with rowe of silver fringe. Miss Tanner's second costume is most regal, and consists of a petticoat of reddish brown eatin drawn up in folds and borderod by a broad band of ermine. Tho bodice is of stamped cream velvet with trimmings and vest of fur, the vest almost covered with jewel?. Ermine takes the place of the usual drnperyon the hips, and a train of ermine falls over one of brown brocade. A jewelled crown rests on her hair , in which arc also fastened glittering pins, and a magnificent jewelled ceinturc encircles her waist, and fulls almost to the edge of tho skirt in front. Mr W, H. Vernon, as Viscount Bolingbroke, one of ' the most conspicuous and illustrious of that friendly band of Jacobito wits and poot3 who adorned the reigns of Anne and Georgo 1., , looks most picturesque in his first costume of rich blue velvet, the coat most handsomely trimmed with gold lace and lined with cream satin. The long waistcoat is of cream brocade trimmed with gold luce. His second costume is of reddish brown velvet, the coat elaborately embroidered in gold and lined with satin. The waistcoat is of French grey satin. The gentlemen's costumes come from a well-known English firm, while of the others several come from M. Worth. —Lor/lE.