FASHIONS AND FANCIES.

West Coast Times, Issue 2740, 12 January 1878, Page 4

FASHIONS AND FANCIES.

The "chaiity bungle" is the latest. It is a silver band link with a chain, to which a bell is attached. The bell is constructed so as to hold small coins. Fan-holders are cords or chains, but a novelty is a flat watered silk galoon, having on the centre, either in steel or silver, a motto or the initials of the wearer. Vests of linen, of nankeen of striped percale or Indian silk, are made for morning dresses, and are always worn with lace cravats a la Louis XIV., with long ends. " Corbeille," or basket hats, also called Clarissa Harlowee, are flapped leghorns, with, large, stiff, satin bows; satin strings set on each side of the crown tie the sides down to the head. A unique dress worn by an " Undine* at a fete champetre at Newport is thus described :—lt: — It is of filleul silk, covered with artificial seaweed ; the loopings are fastened by rare shells, and gems of all colors are caught here and there along the trailing grasses which form the fringe ' about the neck and sleeves. An elegant wedding dress seen among the new things in New York is made of rich white silk, in exquisite simplicity. The skirt is pleated into a fan-train, the edge cut in sharp points and bound with satin, rests upon a full gauze pleating. The polonaise is in princess design. Extending from the | waist down the middle of the back in large revers which turn over at the left side, and the right side is draped under the revers. The edge of the polonaise corresponds witk that of the skirt. The waist is fastened by the buttons, and a large spray of orange blossoms is dropped from a bouquet at the corsage, half hidden in a cascade of Brussels point lace. The open sleeves are loose at the wrist, the edge pointed to correspond with the skirts. Two deep frills of gauze fall inside the wrist. A magnificent veil of Bru bsols point falls from a wreath of orange blossoms enveloping the figure. Another wedding dress takes on a new tint of white especially intended for brunettes, just that dreamy softness seen in Provence roses, a warm glow as if the sun had shone upon it. Bridesmaids' dresses are very beautiful. Id the fashioning of their costumes it is a pretty conceit to trim them with flowers bearing the name of the bride, whenever it is possible. For example, six bridesmaids wore dresses of silk and cashmere made en princesse, with fichus and tabliers of lace and muslin, trimmade with violets. Tue cuffu, basques, and collars are similarly adorned. Mob caps and veils have been introduced in England at fashionable weddings, and are exceeding becoming to a fresh, youthful face, and very coquetish as well. Where there are a number of bridesmaids the dress is precisely similar, hut the flower assumes a distinctive color.

The Paris correspondent of a contemporary says : — A cozy couple from America are delighting crowded houses by acting William Tell in a realistic style. The performance consiets in snuffing out a candle and hitting half a franc at several paces with rifle and revolver balls. Then Madame places an apple on her chignon, and the husband splits it in two with a rifle ball. You experience the emotions of assisting at a military execution. ' The manager leaves the theatre during the performance, ai the husband, he believes, has a ball secreted in his tunic, intended for the manager in case he woundß his wife— an accident that occurred to bis mother-in-law, who acted as a substitute on one occasion.

Mollowatfs Pills and Ointment. — Disorder of the Throat and Chest. — Whoever has once made trial of these invaluable remedies can truthfully bear testimony to their astonishing efficacy, their curative and perservative powers against the many maladies of winter. The Ointment, rubbed on the chest, acto most beneficially in arresting inflammation, irritation, congestion and all pectoral complaints In ulcerated sore throat, diphtheria, mumps, quinsey, and similar ailments, the Ointment should be well rubbed upon the throat and summit of the chest at least twice a daj, while the Pills are taken internally, according to the plainly printed directions. Holloway'a remedies constitute in themselves » perfect safeguard against most diseases dependent upon changeable or inclement weather. They counteract the sources of diseaie*