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full knot formed of platted braids behind, is adorned with roses without foliage.

MORNING DRESS.-Robe of deep blue drapcachemire; the corsage, quite high and close, is trimmed on each side of the front with passementerie; it is continued down the front of the skirt, sable fur collar, and pelerine lappel: the lappel is continued in robings down the front of the skirt so as to form a tablier. Long tight sleeves, and mancherons of a half-length, and easy width; they are trimmed, as is also the bottom of the sleeve, with sable. Grey velvet chapeau, a round, and moderately open shape; the interior lined with pink satin, and very full trimmed with coques and brides of pink ribbon; the exterior is decorated with black lace, and a chou of roses placed on one side.

HALF-LENGTH FIGURES.

No. 3. BALL DRESS.-Pale straw-coloured crape robe, over satin to correspond; the corsage deeply pointed at bottom, low and rounded at top, is trimmed with a lace berthe decorated in a novel manner with flowers. Short sleeves, finished with lace. Each side of the skirt is ornamented with a lace montant, with which pink ribbon and flowers are intermingled.

No. 4. HOME DRESS.-Light green satin robe; high corsage, and sleeves a three-quarter length, over muslin long ones. The satin sleeves are looped by fancy silk buttons at the bend of the arm. The skirt is trimmed with two deep flounces of light green point de Venise. Violet velvet con de feu, lined with rose-coloured satin; the corsage, quite high and close, is trimmed with fancy silk buttons and braiding. The sleeve-a three-quarter length, and rather wide at the bottom-is looped with a fancy button, and bordered with two rows of black velvet. The jacket is very deep, rounded, and open in front; it is also bordered with velvet. The head-dress is a black lace fichu, arranged in the style of a cap with an open caul; and the ends, which float on the throat, are looped back at the sides by knots of ruby velvet ribbon.

No. 5. BALL DRESS.-Robe of blue satin brochée; a very low corsage, moderately pointed and decorated with a Brussels lace berthe of two falls, and a row of the same forming a basquine round the waist. The centre of the berthe, and that of the basquine, are ornamented with a rose attached by ends of ribbon. Short tight sleeves. The skirt is ornamented with a single deep lace flounce placed high; a tuft of flowers, embedded in foliage, is attached to the lace on each side. The hair is adorned with an intermixture of lace and flowers.

METROPOLITAN

the saddest features in the condition of the thousands which they are seeking to ameliorate, is the want of an earnest and consistent cooperation that the sufferers themselves too often evince-a proof that they are beaten down for the most part beyond the point of honest indignation, and capability of redressing their own wrongs. We have so often dwelt on this subject, that we should be ashamed of insisting on it again, as an insult to our readers' memory and understanding, were it not for the more than chance that some eyes may glance over our pages to whom the all-important topic is not as a thrice-told tale. A few moments' calm reflection will surely convince any rational person, first, that were the hours of general shopping limited to the degree which common humanity points out, that purchasers would make their arrangements accordingly-and by no means go without the articles they require; a brisk business would be doing during proper business hours, instead of the mid-day fatiguing dawdling which so commonly prevails. Secondly, an inward glance would convince any one capable of honest self-examination, that it is not in human nature to maintain or preserve the standard which it is capable of reaching, or to fulfil the higher purposes of our creation, under circumstances adverse to all spiritual and mental culture, and in direct enmity to physical health. assistants are dismissed from their labours with We do not wonder that when at unseemly hours minds wearied by the lengthened monotony of their toil, and with not less jaded bodies, that they seek the excitements of dissipation. But let us pity, and hold out a helping hand more than we condemn. Let us remember that instructive lectures are over-reading-rooms closed-and the social circle round the friend's hearth broken up for rest! For our own part, we look upon the exertions of this Association as among the most important that we know— important less even in their present aspect than in their future results; for the Youth of this generation are the Parents of the next.

The Association are in want of means to carry out their plans, and have lately published an Address to the Assistant Drapers, Chemists, Grocers, &c., appealing to their own interests for aid. We have reason to believe that sixpence from every assistant in London would enable them to carry out their exertions vigorously, and to the point of success.

TO CORRESPONDENTS. Communications to be addressed to the Office, EARLY-transacted. 24, Norfolk-street, Strand, where all business is

CLOSING ASSOCIATION. The Committee of this Association are not idle, and more credit is due to them for their energy and perseverance than the world at large is perhaps ready to admit. As is the case with all great movements, the few are working for the many; and to the thoughtful mind, one of

DECLINED, with thanks, Lucy; D. S.

It would oblige us if regular contributors would forward articles at least six weeks before their publication is desired.

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