at the wrist by gold bracelets, fastened by a large Ceylon ruby set in gold, in a lozenge diamond. The head-dress is a beret of black velvet, tastefully adorned with pink ribbon and plumage.

CURSORY REMARKS ON THE LAST FRENCH FASHIONS.

There are some of the new pelisses which fasten on the shoulder, by means of hooks concealed over the part which folds over, which prevents the sleeves of the dress underneath being rumpled in drawing the pelisse over them. Black velvet pelerines are much in favor at the Thuilleries, and are trimmed with fringe. Within these ten days past several spencers have appeared at the promenades,-some of black velvet, with a colored silk petticoat,-others were of blue or of green gros de la Chine, and were worn with a white petticoat, the corsages were a la Sevigne. Cloaks of kerseymere, and of double merino, have capes, which descend lower than the elbow, which are trimmed round with a broad fringe, having an open net head: when the cloak is of figured materials, and of two colors, the fringe is variegated to correspond.

Damask satin is a favorite material for hats, and is a very splendid article; those which have appeared of this kind are of jaune-vapeur, and are ornamented with puffs of black velvet, with ends cut in bias, and edged with fringe. On many hats which are of bright and lively colors, such as lilac, yellow, or rose-color, is placed a fichu of black satin, edged round with a ruche; the larger part is laid full round the crown, and the point comes to the edge of the brim; these hats are lined with black velvet, and are bordered by a ruche,-they are also ornamented by four or five bows of gauze ribbon, with satin stripes.

The new blond caps have cauls formed of satin rouleaux, placed at equal distances on tulle, in such a manner, that when the caul is drawn together, they represent the ribs, or nerves, of a cockleshell. The ribbons, which ornament these caps, instead of being placed above the trimming, are beneath it; or rather the trimming is turned back, and the rosette supports it. The present manner, most in favor, of arranging the hair, requires a pretty and very youthful countenance, well formed, and lovely: on many, this fashion causes the

temples to appear too bare. Berets of blond, with a caul of net-work in satin, are ornamented with camelias, or a wreath composed of various small flowers. Small caps of blond are much in request for the theatres, and evening party; the cauls are open, and discover the hair behind elegantly disposed in bows, and the ornamental comb,-it is requisite to employ a hairdresser to have these caps placed well on the head; they have long lappets of blond which fall over the shoulders. Berets and turbans, for full dress, are much in the same style as they were last month. Blond caps, ornamented with flowers and ribbons, prevail much in half dress: many of the caps for home costume are of blue or rose-colored tulle, with trimming of the same tints, to the edges of which is fixed English or Alençon point-lace.

Dresses for the ball-room are worked in gold and colored silks, in the most beautiful patterns. The Donna-Maria gauze for this purpose is peculiarly splendid and supple. The painted dresses of Alepine or Chaly, are all made with a stomacher in front: they have a broad hem round the border, which is ornamented at the head, according to fancy. In order to have some medium between the sleeves a l' Amadis, and those called a l'imbecille, the dress-makers confine the fulness of the latter half-way up the arm by four narrow bands; and that these fluted plaits, caused by this confinement, should preserve all their first form, the sleeve is lined with stiffened gauze; the top part of the sleeve then falls in all its amplitude over the elbow. Ruffles are still worn at the wrists, they are of fine lawn, edged with Valenciennes. On dresses of crape, feather-fringe forms a beautiful trimming. The fringe, on dresses made of winter materials, it is expected, will be very rich and varied. In full dress, robes of gauze, or crape, painted in that varnished style as to represent precious stones, will be trimmed with fringes, of gold, or silver, the fringes of bullion, with finely wrought heads. Morning dresses are of French Cachemire, lined with plush; but many are of Greek Chaly, with colored branches on a white ground.

The colors most in favor are blue, rose-color, Japanese-red, jaune-vapeur, pomona-green, pale-pink, and violet.

THE LOVER'S FATE.

(Concluded from page 133.)

CHAPTER III.

This world has many a source of woe.-Percy North.

Soon after sunrise the wanderers again pursued their weary journey through the forest. Rinaldo informed Rosalvini that as soon as they arrived at a village he should procure a conveyance to carry them to her father's castle. This was joyful news for the timid maiden, and she thanked him with tears of joy. They journeyed onward, occasionally resting, till towards the close of day, and still found themselves entangled in the forest. Rosalvina dreaded passing another night exposed to all the dangers of the preceding one, and expressed her fears to Rinaldo; who proposed that Giulio and himself should proceed in two different directions and endeavour to find some habitation where assistance could be obtained and return to convey Rosalvina to some abode for the night. Whilst discussing this point Giulio exclaimed"Surely I hear distant footstepe," Rosalvina started with a mixture of fear and pleasure, and involuntarily clung to Rinaldo.

"Go, Giulio," said he, "follow the sound, and see whether it leads to any assistance, in the mean time I will mount this tree and try if my eyes can discover any thing."

Giulio went forth, and Rinaldo ascended the tree. He remained there some time and at length became visibly agitated, which Rosalvina observing, asked whether he saw aught to fear; to which he made no reply. At length she heard the sound of some one approaching and withdrew behind the tree in which Rinaldo was. In a few minutes a noble figure appeared in view with his arms folded and walking at a melancholy pace. Rinaldo looked over the branches and gazed on the figure, scarcely knowing whether to believe it a being of this or of another world. Giulio followed at a distance watching it with fear and doubting, and Rosalvina when it came in her sight gazed and stood solitary wanderer saw not the pursued his melancholy way. vina when she uttered a shriek

motionless as a statue. The eyes that were upon him and Scarcely had it passed Rosaland fell to the earth. The