_--Ball-dress of rich white silk, with a deep flounce of French
lace, put on with a heading of narrow satin ribbon. The upper flounce,
also of black lace, though narrower, is fastened on each side with
bouquets of natural flowers. The corsage is plain, with a berthe to
match the flounces, also fastened by bouquets. A narrow undersleeve of
white lace comes a trifle below the berthe. It will be noticed that the
hair is dressed plainly, slightly puffed behind the ear, and in a twist
roll at the back of the head. A most graceful style for young ladies.

BRIDAL DRESSES.

As there are always a quota of weddings in the spring, following the
Washington campaign, we give an elaborate bridal costume, more as a
suggestion than a model, it must be confessed, for those who like
novelties.

_Fig. 1_ presents an evening costume for a bride, the head-dress a
wreath of white roses mingled with orange blossoms. The dress itself is
white crape over white satin, and the front of the skirt may be
ornamented with bouquets to match the wreath. The berthe of the corsage
is composed of folds of white tulle.

_Fig. 2._--Bridal-dress of rich white satin, with side trimmings for the
skirt of lace, headed by narrow satin ribbon. The corsage is high at the
back, but sloped somewhat lower in front, over which there is a lace
pelerine, which is brought down to a point in front. Sleeves demi-long,
and edged with white satin ribbon, undersleeves of rich lace, and
bracelets to be worn at taste and discretion. The bridal wreath is of
jasmine and orange flowers, and confines a tulle veil very full and
long.

CHIT-CHAT UPON PHILADELPHIA FASHIONS FOR MAY.

Early as it is, our ladies are already commencing to think of
preparations for the Springs, and of bathing-dresses, in which to enjoy
the cool surf of Cape May or Newport. The exquisite gossamer fabrics of
Levy's, Beck's, and Stewart's are now in the hands of the mantuamaker,
and very soon we shall hear that the town is deserted. The sidewalks
will cease to blush with the delicate colors of an outdoor spring
costume, and the plain ginghams of those of the fair sex who are _not_
like the lilies of the field in the matter of daily toil, take the place
of rainbow silks and soft mousselines. At present, Chestnut Street is a
scene of enchantment. Not more beautiful the fresh spring foliage of
neighboring woods than the delicate emerald tinting of dresses and
ribbons that adorn our ladies; and then th