and is trimmed with five flounces, on each of which is printed in black a pattern consisting of an imitation of guipure. The same pattern is repeated for the trimmings of the corsage. For the promenade there will be worn with this dress a shawl of black lace, boots of gray cashmere, and a bonnet of gray silk, trimmed on the outside with black lace, and in the inside with white blonde, intermingled with the flowers of the periwinkle, without foliage. A dress of dustcolour barège is trimmed with flounces, covered with a pattern of the same kind which ornaments the gray dress just mentioned, except that it consists of an imitation of Chantilly instead of guipure lace. One of these new barège dresses is of a beautiful violet-colour, and is trimmed with flounces figured with a pattern in imitation of white lace. Little Boys' Ensemble de Toilette.- Blouse of dark-blue poplin, ornamented with horizontal rows of black soutache, and small black fancy buttons. Collar, under-sleeves, and trousers, of white cambric muslin, ornamented with eyelet-hole work. White and blue chequered. stockings, and boots of cashmere, tipped with black glazed leather. A Leghorn cap of the casquette form, with a plume of white feathers and band and bow of white ribbon. Lady's Dinner Ensemble de Toilette.-Robe of bright-green taffeta. The skirt has four flounces, each trimmed with a double ruche of taffeta of the same colour as the dress, but of a darker tint. The corsage is in the jacket form, and open in front; the fronts being edged with two double ruches of the same colour as those on the flounces, but somewhat narrower. The sleeves demi-long, and edged with a double ruche. Chemisette and under-sleeves of guipure. The chemisette is open in front, following the form of the corsage, and under it is worn a point or front-piece, also of guipure. The hair is simply arranged in full bandeaux at each side of the forehead, and the back hair twisted. Short gloves of pale-yellow kid. Canezous of black lace or tulle are now not unfrequently trimmed round the edge of the front and at the throat with white blonde or lace, which is found to relieve the harsh effect produced by the black material coming into direct contact with the skin. Trimmings of coloured ribbon, in conjunction with the white lace, add greatly to the elegance of these canezous. Morning costume has of late undergone but little change. It has varied chiefly in the manner of disposing the trimmings. The prettiest dresses we have yet seen in this department of costume are of printed muslin, trimmed up the front of the skirt and corsage, and at the openings of the sleeves with bows of ribbon of the colour prevailing in the dress. Among the new morning dresses just completed, one of batiste is made with the skirt tucked. The tucks are eighteen in number, the uppermost being about four inches below the waist. On each tuck a wreath is embroidered, and at the edge of each is a row of Valenciennes lace, set on plain. The corsage of this dress consists of a loose jacket, edged with three tucks, ornamented, like those on the skirt, with needlework. The jacket is fastened at the throat by a bow of ribbon, and being left open at the under part, displays a chemisette of worked muslin. Votre devoué, M. de W. Exhibitions. REGENT GALLERY.-REGENT QUADRANT.-Mr. Hodson produced great merriment by his genuine brogue, his easy style of acting, and the gusto with which he repeatedly introduced snatches of Irish songs and ditties. All who relish Hibernian displays upon the stage, as the lamented Power was wont to entertain them, cannot do better than a visit to the Strand Theatre, and see Mr. Hodson. MADAME TUSSAUD'S.-Among the numerous persons distinguished for their merit and industry at the present time, we may mention the late Regent of Spain, Espartero, now called again to the head of affairs. The likeness of the gallant officer is most excellent, and attracts great attention, no doubt in consequence of the stirring events now passing in the Spanish Peninsula. The many recent additions to this exhibition render it one of the most attractive in the metropolis. Carious Things from Various Sources. PROGRESS OF SOCIETY.-THE EYE DOUCHE.-We are continually reminded by trifles, that in these days inventive genius is tasked to the utmost to minister to our comforts and luxuries. An "Eye Douche" has been introduced to the British public, by Mr. W. T. Cooper, chemist, 26, Oxford-street, and which promises to supersede most other methods of applying cold water, either medicated, in the form of a lotion, or otherwise, to the eyes. The invention is as simple as it is effective, and free from complication, which renders it the more valuable, and above all, in a cheap form, so as to be within the reach of all. The article consists of a tin reservoir, which can be attached to the wall, from which we have a caoutchouc tube, connected with a small stand, which is placed in a basin, and by the simple means of turning a tap, an uninterrupted stream of water, or lotion of several jets, will flow in a most agreeable manner against the eye. year HERNE BAY REGATTA.-This quiet and much maligned little watering-place has been gradually becoming more appreciated. This it has proved quite a harvest for the lodging-house keepers and others. The numerous advantages it offers for young families in particular, are now being felt by many that have been benefited by the quiet retirement and the healthful recreation it affords. In consequence of the increased facilities of locomotion and other causes, the present I season has been altogether a most prosperous one, and the accommodation has not been equal to the demand of visitors. On Monday last, the bay was in an unusual state of bustle and excitement, in consequence of the annual regatta which took place on that day. Most of the Sunday visitors, that usually come by the late conveyances on Saturday evening, remained over the Monday; and during the early part of the day all sorts of vehicles kept arriving from Canterbury, Whitstable, &c. A lugger arrived from Margate, together with numerous other small craft. A very tasteful triumphal arch was erected in front of the "Little Dolphin." Many of the houses were also decorated with evergreens, flags, &c. The "Old Hoy," so well known to the visitors of Herne Bay, was gaily dressed out with colours. A recruiting party of the 80th Regiment arrived from Canterbury, and marched about the town with their drums and fifes playing. Their fine band also delighted the visitors by performing in excellent style selections from the most popular music of the day. The regatta commenced about three o'clock, at which time the esplanade and pier were crowded with company. The first race was for the Herne Bay Cup, value thirty guineas; but owing to most of the yachts becoming becaimed on their way down, this race did not come off. The second was for the Canterbury Cup, value twenty guineas. The Mosquito and the Julia were the only two that started; they had but a slight breeze; the Julia got the start, but was soon overhauled by the Mosquito-winning easily. The race was from the pier-head to a buoy moored over the distance, about three miles. After which followed a variety of rowing matches, and a duck hunt, which created a good deal of amusement. Numerous other sports were going-on on shore for the entertainment of the country folk, such as donkey races, climbing a greasy pole, &c., and a brilliant display of fireworks concluded the sports of the day. The committee and their friends dined together at the Pier Hotel; after which the prizes were awarded. The winner of the cup put it into immediate use among the company in a succession of bumpers of champagne. THE PRIDE OF MAN.-With what a proud sense of superiority do we look down upon the inferior animals! Yet how slight an accident is sufficient to degrade the most towering genius beneath the level of the most inferior! A stone in the path trips up his heels, or a little tumor forms on his brain, or a few ounces of water collect between its membranes or its ventricles, and behold! the vaunted philosopher, the lord of creation, has suddenly become a drivelling idiot.—Dr. E. Johnson. A soluble glass has been applied to the woodwork and scenery in the Munich Theatre, for the purpose of preserving, and, as far as posslble, rendering them incombustible. This glass is, in fact, a solution of free silica in caustic alkali; and if the wood is properly seasoned there can be no doubt of the value of the application. The expense of printing and gumming the penny receipt stamp is 7d. per thousand. The gum used is of a very expensive kind. Births. On the 7th ult., at Cranbrookvicarage, Kent, the wife of Francis Barrow, Esq., barrister-at-law, of a daughter.-23rd July, at Aden, the wife of C. Edward Dansey, Esq., 1st Bombay Fusiliers, of a daughter.-6th ult,, at Moneymusk, the wife of John Gregson, Esq., of Shottenhall, county of Durham, of a son.-8th ult., at Overbury-court, Worcestershire, the Lady Catherine Berkeley, of a daughter.-9th ult., at Epsom, the wife of Colonel Drought, 15th Regiment, of a daughter.-9th ult., at Bonn, Prussia, the wife of John Torriano Houlton, Esq., of Fairleagh-castle, Somerset, of a daughter.-7th ult., at Edinburgh, the Duchess of Montrose, of a daughter. Marriages. On the 7th ult, at St. George's Hanover square, by the Rev. Edward Lane Sayer, M.A., late of Pulloxhill, Bedfordshire, uncle of the bride, Thomas William Cowell, Esq., of Queen-street, Mayfair, to Frances Ann, eldest daughter of Edmund Edward Antrobus, of Kensington Palace-gardens. 7th ult., at the parish church, Leamington, by the Rev. Vernon Guise, M.A., rector of Longhope, Glouces tershire, George Du Pre Porcher, Esq., barrister-at-law, eldest son of the Rev. George Porcher, to Emmeline, youngest daughter of the late George Stratton, Esq., formerly Member of Council of Fort St. George, Madras. — 12th ult., at Astbury Church, Cheshire, by the Rev. Offley Crewe, M.A., rector, the Rev. Charles William Doherty, to Julia, second daughter of S muel Pearson, Esq., of Dowton - hall, Cheshire. Deaths.-At Westport, in Ireland, Augusta Vesey Baillie, second daughter of Colonel Hugh Baillie, of Mortimer-street, Cavendish-square.-6th ult., at the Rectory, Nuneham, the Worshipful and Rev. James Baker, Chancellor of the Diocese of Durbam, and for twenty-nine years rector of the parish of Nuneham.- 7th ult., at his residence, St. Leonard-on-Sea, John Harwood, M.D., F.R.S., &c., after a few hours' very severe illness.-5th ulth, at Southampton, Mrs. J. A. Vanrenen, relict of Colonel J. Vanrenen, Bengal Army.-24th June, at his residence, Claremont, in the Mauritius, Edward Chapman, Esq., a member of Coun. Sutton Mandeville, Wilts, Caroline Delia, cil in that island.-6th ult., at the Rectory, wife of the Rev. J. Windham.-12th ult., at Brompton, James Berkin, eldest son of Henry Negus Burroughes, Esq., M.P., of Burlington-ball, in the county of Norfolk, L'hypocrisie est un homage que le vice rend à la vertu. THE events that form the subject of the present tale occurred not many months back, within the vicinity of London; events that are worthy to form the theme of novel or romance and make many an eye to be dimmed with tears, and many a cheek to turn pale at its recital. It is true, we are no longer inhabitants of an age of chivalry and romance; that we live not in those days when every damsel was wooed by "couched lance and spear," when "To winne him worshippe, and her grace to have, Spenser's Fairy Queene. N. S. VOL. XXVIII. Y |