The gown of rich brocade, or of rustling silk, flowed out in many a yard of train, and be-flounced and be-furbelowed in all directions, the lofty pile of head-gear towering over the brow of the beautiful, the delicate and gorgeous colored skirt, ruffles bristling round the neck, and the demure cap, form a picture of graceful drapery, moving those of unfortunately recent date, to mourn for departed taste.