grave," we found congregated in the spacious salons of the STADIUM nearly 200 persons of rank and fashion, who, despite of the humidity of the atmosphere, had assembled to assist in the grand work of Charity.

Under

before in our notices, that the masquerade is an amusement totally foreign both to the ideas and habits of English people, and hence the reason why they in general prove failures, both in pleasure to the visitors and profit to the speculator, who caters for their amusement. An English masque- "The seeds of Mercy sprung and blossom'd there," rade is generally "confusion thrice confounded." and it was with delight we saw some of the loveFor wit we have noise, and for humour, buf- liest of the creation exerting themselves to render foonery. We are happy however to record, that the the fête most delightful to lordly man. one of which we are now reporting, was the influence of such excitement the unbenign and an exception to this rule. Not however from any greater degree of esprit in the public, but from the heeded, and the salons presented a gratifying specuncourteous conduct of St. Swithin was scarcely numerous artists and other professionals, engaged tacle of unalloyed pleasure. Refreshments of every purposely to keep up the game." There were figurantes, clowns, ballad-singers, posturers, mondescription were provided, and at five o'clock the kies, &c., &c., executed by persons who make it company adjourned to partake of an elegant detheir "trade and calling" to represent these dif-lighted the assembly with his exquisite Mono-Drajeuné; after which Mr. Love, the Polyphonist, deferent characters, and who are quite at home and au fait in all the tricks and changes that form the chief zest of a masquerade. The music was exceedingly good, and a master of the ceremonies kept those who chose to "trip on the light fantastic toe" in proper order. The whole affair was well conducted, and reflects much credit on

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Mr. Obbard, who had the responsibility of its "getting up."

DEJEUNE DANSANT.

CREMORNE HOUSE.

It is always pleasing to record the amiable qualities of the wealthy and the great, and when these qualities are exerted for the benefit of the suffering poor, who are doomed to wander like

"An oarless boat, on life's tempestuous sea," they ought to be emblazoned in letters of gold on a surface of purple, and be held sacred as the Codex of Humanity.

matic Entertainments, and some equestrian exerformed in the Carousel Ring by a party of Bedouin cises were, in the intervals of the showers, perbut few ventured to witness their performances. Arabs, although, from the dampness of the ground, A partial gleam of sunshine was more favourable very highly applauded by the company, while the to the tight-rope dancing of Miss Clarke, who was gay music of the military and quadrille bands enlivened the spirits, and banished the faintest gleam of care. It was altogether a very delightful entertainment, at once rational and intellectual, and we universal in this country, for it is far more dewish fetes of this description may become more lightful than breathing the heated atmosphere of a crowded ball-room, and certainly well adapted to the purposes of charity, since there exists no obstacle to the younger branches of a family being introduced on these occasions.

ASTLEY'S.

We witnessed last week the splendid spectacle of Lalla Rookh, and must confess ourselves highly delighted with the getting up of this Eastern tale; it is a perfect embodyment of the poem. The succeeding display of native artists, entitled The One Hundred Steeds, is novel and highly surprising, and shews of what the human frame is capable, when trained and accustomed to such evolutions! Nor are the feats in the Circle, of horsemanship and vaulting, less deserving our praise The Amphitheatre is crowded every night and we recommend all our friends, especially the juveniles, to pay an early visit to this most novel and varied place of amusement!

This idea was forcibly impressed on our mind at the Dejeuné Dansant, given at Cremorne House, Chelsea, on Wednesday, July 20, for the benefit of the Universal Benevolent Dispensary of St. John: an Institution established in 1831, by a few private individuals to afford (gratuitously, advice and medicine to all sick poor, either British or Foreign, without any other recommendation than their distress and their infirmities, who may present themselves at the Dispensary, 61, Hatton-Garden, on the days of admission. A regulation like this speaks volumes in favour of the Founders of this Institution, and it would be well if other splendid and valuable establishments of a like description in this vast metropolis were to follow so bright an example. The only occasion on which letters of recommendation are required is when the patient is too ill to attend at This minor Vauxhall still continues its attracthe Dispensary, and (provided their place of resi- tions, and deserves the encouragement it nightly dence does not exceed a mile from the Institution,) receives, by the variety of its amusements, and its they are readily granted by a Life-Governor, or well conducted management. Mr. Blackmore, Subscriber. More than 10,500 of the sick and suffer- taking a hint doubtless from that elegant lyric, ing poor have been attended and relieved by this "All round my hat," discharges, in his ascent on establishment since the period of its foundation, the tight-rope, a galaxy of squibs and corruscaand how many hearts have had reason to rejoice tions of crackers from his hat, that gives one a that the kindness of Providence had provided them kind of sympathetic head-ache. The rest of the such a resource in the time of sorrow and of sick-fireworks are equally grand and dazzling. The ness! But it is time we turn from this digression gardens were fully and, in spite of the locality, fato the Fête which gave rise to it. Although the shionably attended, on the evening we were pree day was weeping tears, like mourner o'er a

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sent.

WHITE CONDUIT GARDENS.

CHIT-CHAT.

LA REVUE MUSICALE.

1. The Boy of the Mountain ;" composed by Alexander Lee. Shade, Soho-square.

The arrangements for the Norwich Festival are concluded: the performers engaged are Madame Caradori Allan and Madlle. Assandri, Mrs. A. Shaw, Miss Rainforth, Miss Tipping, and Miss 2. "Instructions for the Piano-forte;" conBruce, Mr. H. Phillips, Mr. E. Taylor, Mr. Haw-taining scales, chords, and lessons, progressively kins and Mr. Hobbs, Signor Ivanhoff and Signor arranged from popular melodies; by T. B. Phipps. Lablache. The leaders are Mr. F. Cramer and Shade and Co. Mr. Blagrove, and the conductor, Sir George Smart. The Festival will commence on the 19th of September.

Bochsa intends to give Concerts early in August, in the West of England, for which he has engaged Ole Bull, Curioni, and Miss Bruce.

SONNET.

Cupid and my Campaspe play'd
At cards for kisses: Cupid pay'd:
He stakes his quiver, bow, and arrows,
His mother's doves and team of sparrows,
Loses them too: then down he throws
The coral of his lippe, the rose
Growing on's cheek (but none knows how),
With these the chrystal of his browe;
And then the dimple of his chinne;
All these did my Campaspe winne.
At last he set her both his eyes,
She won, and Cupid blind did rise.

O Love! has she done this to thee?
What shall, alas! become of me?
This elegant little sonnet is found in the third
act of an old play, entitled "Alexander and Cam-
paspe," written by John Lilye, a celebrated writer
in the time of Queen Elizabeth. This play was
first printed in 1591, but the song is given from a
later edition.-Percy's Relics of Ancient Poetry.

WAR.

War in his iron car descends, and o'er
The plains, where late fair Plenty smiled,
With flaming sword, scatters destruction's horrors
wide around.

While Peace and Mercy fly the bloody earth,
And to their native beav'ns ascend again,
And leave the world to Rapine and Despair.

CHARADES.

My first is seen in the dewy night,
When the orbs of Heaven shed a silvery light,
My second's fish in plenty seen

By all who have to the Land's End been,
My whole's a bird that stoops to drink

Upon the river's mossy brink

My first is welcome when it brings
Accounts to friends of pleasing things,
My second's easy to be found,
So half the word for father sound,
My third for a useful preposition stands.
My whole's the Herald of our land—

GRAY.

HAPPY FARMER.-M. de Bassompiere one day asked one of his farmers what was his age. "I am not quite certain," replied he, "it is either thirty-eight or forty-eight." "Not know your own age?" was the response. "No, Sir," replied the farmer, "I count my money, my income, and my cattle, but of my years I keep no reckoning, because I am well aware that I shall lose none of them, and that nobody will rob me of them."

3. "Bard of Sky!" Ballad; the words by W. H. Wills; Music by Master T. H. Wilson. Shade, Soho-square.

4. "I met her on the Alpine Height." Ballad, written by J. E. Carpenter, Esq.; composed by W. R. Baldwin. T. E. Purday, St. Paul's Church-yard.

5. Perhaps it's as well as it is." Comic Ballad; the poetry by James Bruton, Esq.; music by Edward F. Reinbault. G. Longman, Cheapside.

6. "There's nothing like Pride about me." Comic song, written by James Bruton, Esq. Dale and Cotterill, Poultry.

1. A pretty Ballad, in Mr. A. Lee's usual style. 2. Mr. Phipps has long been known as a master of celebrity, both for the Piano and Guitar, as well as a successful Composer. The Book of Instructions before us, is a well-arranged and most useful work, and the variety of the airs it contains renders it very acceptable to the learner, by relieving the tedium and monotony of his practice. We strongly recommend it to beginners, as giving all the information they require, and as a book of reference to maturer players, it will be found no less useful.

3. A pretty Ballad, full of melody; its chief merit perhaps consists in being the composition of a boy of only twelve years of age, who gives promise, from this little specimen, of doing better things hereafter.

4. An exceedingly beautiful little Balllad,— simple but effective, and set within the compass of the meanest capacity. The introduction of the Alpine horn in the symphonies and accompaniments is skilfully managed. The composer of this song deserves to be more frequently before the public. 5. A sprightly, playful, and amusing compo

sition.

6. Another by the same author, and one that will afford a rich treat to the lovers of broad burlesque.

THE DEATH OF THE RIGHTEOUS.

"So he giveth his beloved sleep.'

Soft as the balmy gale of even

When zephyr o'er the rose-leaf flies;
Pure as the drops that fall from Heaven,
Are the true Christian's parting sighs!
For him no griefs or terrors waken

While through Death's vale bis footsteps stray;
His rod and staff the Pilgrim's taken

That cen alone support his way!

Fanatics think men like bulls-they must be baited to madness ere they are in a fit condition to die.

PARIS PROMENADE DRESS.-Foulard robe, a white ground Clear muslin chemisette, with a lappel collar, worked round flowered in small detached sprigs, in a delicate pattern. Tight the border. Hat of fine Leghorn straw: a round and very corsage, high behind, but cut rather low in front, and wrap-deep brim, the interior trimmed next the face with (coques of ping across. The sleeves very large at the upper part, but with the fulness confined to the arm just above the elbow by a band, and butterfly-bow of white ribbon; the lower part of the sleeve is tight, and is ornamented with a band and bow of ribbon near the wrist. The skirt is trimmed with a single deep flounce, with a heading of a very novel description.

dark brown velvet ribbon. The crown placed rather backward, is trimmed with bands of velvet ribbon, the lower one so disposed as to form brides, and a bouquet of corn-flowers. Black lace scarf. The other figure presents a back view of the dress.

FASHIONS FOR AUGUST.

lappel, and down a broad hem on one side of the front. A good many have the fulness of the sleeve confined in folds at the top and bottom in front of the arm; a band of ribbon with a knot in the centre surmounts the folds, the remainder of the

London is at present deserted by the elite of fashion, but this does not cause a stagnation in the modes. We have not indeed many actual new ones to announce, but we have to state consider-sleeve is of the usual large size; a narrow lace set able modifications in those that were last month in favour. We begin with drawn bonnets, which are still as much worn as ever, but are now in general made of crape or satin; the introduction of the latter material at this season is quite an innovation, it having been hitherto used, at least for many years back, only in winter. White, pale blue, and pale pink, the colours usually employed for satin bonnets. A good many are trimmed with a knot of ribbon and a flower on one side of the crown, the ribbon corresponds, but is usually figured, and with a light and novel edge; the interior of the brim continues to be trimmed as usual with blond lace and flowers. The same colours are in favour for crape bonnets, but we observe that pale pink ones are in a majority; Crape bonnets have the crown always trimmed with flowers, and a good many are finished by a curtain veil of blonde illusion at the edge of the

brim.

The auriole brim seems to have superseded all others for hats, it is of a large size, descends very low at the sides, and is perfectly round: these brims standing out as they do all round from the face, are generally very becoming. Italian straw hats increase in favour, there are two different styles of trimming adopted for them; the first is a bouquet of flowers of different colours, but of delicate hues; and white or straw-coloured ribbon with a single stripe at the edge of the predominant colour of the bouquet; the interior of the brim may be trimmed either with blond lace and a flower at each side, or with the flowers only. The other style of trimming consists of a bouquet of corn-flowers placed on one side of the crown, with bands and bows of velvet ribbon, and velvet brides; the interior of the brim is trimmed with a succession of coques of velvet ribbon over the forehead. We gave our opinion of this fashion last month, so we shall only say that it is expected to continue through the winter, for which it is unquestionably much better calculated than for the Summer.

There is quite a mania for scarfs, they supersede for the moment both shawls and pelerines; their form is always the same, but their materials are various, black and coloured pou de Soie, trimmed with black lace, muslin lined with coloured gauze, and either embroidered or trimmed with lace, and lastly, and in our opinion, the most elegant and appropriate to the season, scarfs of black lace. It is somewhat singular that notwithstanding the warmth of the season scarfs of black pou de Soie trimmed with black lace are the most in request.

Muslin predominates in half-dress robes, and white are upon the whole in a majority; those lined with coloured silk, or worn over it, have declined in estimation, probably because they have become so exceedingly common. We have observed some dresses of Indian clear, and mull muslin, made in the pelisse style with a broad coloured satin ribbon run in round the pelerine |

on with a little fulness terminates it at the wrist. The corsages of robes in demi toilette are made either half or three-quarters high; in the latter case they are plain behind, and the folds are disposed en gerbe on the bosom; in the former the corsage plain behind is disposed in crossed drapery on the bosom, or else it has a little fulness at the bottom of the waist, and is drawn in in a few small folds at the point of each shoulder. This last style forms the shape in a very becoming manner. There is little alteration in sleeves, and indeed there seems to be only one thing positively decided with regard to them, that is that it is short sleeves only that are made tight to the arm. As to long ones, those that we have already cited are the most kind appear to be the favourites for robes, these in request for pelisse-robes. Sleeves of the bouillon are either large bouillons divided by three or four bands, or else a single band below the shoulder which confines the sleeve to the arm, and two others placed above the wristband; they are disposed horizontally. We must observe that the wristband must be sufficiently broad to admit of the manchette being disposed gracefully upon it. This word must be understood as applying equally to a ruffle or a cuff, for no robe is now made even for complete undress without having either the one or the other.

Flounces are very much in favour, and as the skirts of dresses still continue of enormous width, it requires a good deal of judgment to arrange these trimmings so as not to give a heavy appearance to the robe; the depth and fulness of the flounces should be proportioned to the figure of the lady who is to wear them; thus robes are not trimmed very high. We seldom see more than two, and very often one flounce only: this last style is generally adopted for materials of the Chaly kind; the former is in favour for muslin, particularly clear muslin; a coloured ribbon is passed through the broad hem at the edge, and through the bouillon which forms the head of the flounce.

Fichus cut out a good deal round the throat, and sitting close to the bust, are very much in favour in half-dress. We see several of clear muslin embroidered in a light pattern, and edged with fine narrow lace sewed on flat; they are fastened in front by a Mosaic pin, or a Cameo. Fichus are so much in favour, that several worked collars are cut so as to form a fichu in front. We see also several small collars with ends which cross in the front of the throat; they are fastened by an ornamental pin, and trimmed with narrow lace quilled these fichu colliers are very much adopted with peignoirs, pelisse robes, &c.

The only decided novelties that have recently appeared in evening-dress are velvet trimmings for muslin and organdy robes. They consist of ceintures with floating ends, bracelets, neck knots, and shoulder-knots of black and coloured velvet. As this fashion is only just introduced we cannot

say how far it will take, but from the rage for velvet trimmings, both for hats and caps, we consider it very likely to be successful.

A new and pretty kind of head-dress for evening costume is composed of blond net, the shape is between a hat and bonnet; the brim is drawn, but covered with a blond drapery, which descending at only at the edge; the crown also drawn is partially the sides form brides that hang loose. A light bouquet of flowers placed high among the folds of the drapery adorns the crown, and a wreath of an exceedingly light and beautiful description is placed inside the brim, and partly mingles with the hair. We should observe that the head-dress is always placed very far back. Head-dresses of hair continue the same as last month. Fashionable colours are azure blue, pale rose, straw colour, lilac, écru, and some shades of grey and fawn colour. Velvet trimmings are always of full

colours.

HALF-LENGTH FIGURES AND
FASHIONABLE MILLINERY.

No. 1. SOCIAL PARTY HEAD DRESS.-The hair

parted on the forehead, and disposed in a tuft of high
bows behind, is ornamented with a wreath formed of
chequered gros de Naples, a short corsage very open
ribbon, which ties under the chin.
No. 2. MORNING DRESS.-Pelisse robe of green
on the bosom, and forming the pelerine a little in the
heart style; it is trimmed round, as is also the skirt
on one side, with the same material set on full. Ama-
dis sleeves. Bonnet of Sparterie de Venise trimmed
with cherry-coloured velvet, corn flowers, and a
curtain veil of white tulle.

No. 3. HEAD DRESS-Of hair disposed in curls at the sides, and interlaced bows behind. It is decorated with roses.

bonnet of apple-green gros de Naples is of the usual size and drawn. The brim is trimmed in the cap style with lace, and a single flower; the crown is decorated with ribbons and a sprig of flowers. The pelerine is of India mnslin, embroidered, and trim

No. 4. MORNING BONNET AND PELERINE.-The

DESCRIPTION OF THE MONTHLY med with lace.
PLATE.

new shape turning over so as to form a kind of shawl lappel all the way down; it is trimmed with white lace. Rice straw hat, the brim lined with pink crape, is trimmed with blond and ribbon. The crown is decorated with pink flowers and ribbons.

No. 5. PUBLIC PROMENADE DRESS.-India muslin robe, a low corsage tight at the top, but drawn in with a little fulness at the bottom of the waist. The LONDON PUBLIC PROMENADE DRESS.-The robe is sleeve is large, except at the wrist, when the fulness a rich gros d'eté, striped in two shades of brown, the is drawn in folds, a knot of ribbon is placed upon corsage made quite high and tight to the shape. Pe-them. Mantelet of pink gros de Naples, it is of a lerine of a moderate size, forming a heart in front, and rounded behind, it does not meet on the bosom, but descends a little in the stomacher style, meeting under the ceinture. The sleeve is made to fit the exact shape of the forearm, the upper part is disposed in three bouillons. A row of trimming in the No. 6. A back view of number four. form of square tabs goes down the front of the skirt. No. 7. EVENING DRESS.-Of a very young lady. Rice straw hat, a round and very open brim, and Robe of white Organdy, a low square corsage trimperpendicular crown. The trimming is composed med with a boullonnée of the same material round the of corn-flowers, ears of corn, and bright green rib-top. Tight short sleeves, trimmed at bottom to corbons. Cashmere scarf. respond with the body. The hair is parted on the forehead, and arranged in a circle round the back of the head.

CARRIAGE DRESS.-Robe of figured rose-coloured gros de Naples. A high corsyge tight to the shape, the lower part trimmed en demi lozenge with the same material disposed in round deep plaits. A similar trimming ornaments the sleeve, which is full in the centre, but tight on the shoulder, and at the lower part; the front of the skirt is trimmed to correspond. Rice straw hat, a round and moderate sized brim, and low perpendicular crown. The interior of the brim is ornamented with blue velvet, tulle, and flowers. A bouquet of white ostrich feathers, and blue velvet ribbon decorates the crown. Satin de laine shawl of a new pattern.

PARIS PUBLIC PROMENADE DRESS.-Robe of green striped gros d'eté, corsage à la Vierge, and sleeves of the Amadis form. The mantelet turning over round the bust in the shawl style, is of clear muslin edged with Mechlin lace. Hat of fine Italian straw, the brim somewhat closer than they are in general, is trimmed over the forehead with blond, and a sprig of roses; the crown is decorated with straw coloured ribbons, and a bird of Paradise.

DRESS OF A FRENCH LADY AT HER COUNTRY SEAT. -Jaconot muslin robe, trimmed with two flounces of the same material, lightly scolloped at the edges; low corsage draped á la Sevigné. The sleeves are disposed in two large bouffants at top, and made tight from the elbow to the wrist, terminating with Drawn bonnet of deep rose satin, the crown and brim edged with white lace, a small white lace handkerchief is tied round the throat in the cravat style.

a ruffle.

No. 8. EVENING HEAD DRESS.-Of hair, trimmed with roses and honeysuckles.

No. 9. A back view of the cap number ten. No. 10. MORNING CAP.-It is composed of embroidered tulle, the caul rather high and of the melon shape, is encircled round the upper part by a wreath of coques of yellow ribbon. The front consisting of a single row, and rather deep, is disposed in full plaits, and turned back partly by ornaments of ribbon, and partly by a quilling of plain tulle. A band and a knot behind, completes the trimming.

HINT TO FEMALE PAINTERS.--"Mother," said a young fly in great agitation, "( you certainly are in error about the beauty of these persons who are so affronted with us whenever we touch them. I but just now settled on the cheek of a lady of high fashion which appeared to be smooth and natural; but Lord! dear Mother, I thought I should never get back to you again, for I stuck in this filthy red mud; and, with the greatest difficulty I got away; only look at my feet and legs! If they thought themselves so handsome as you say they do, I'm sure they would never cover their faces with such stuff as this!"-Fifty-one Fables, by Job Crithonnah.