THE STRAND,

The true home of burlesque and laughterproducing farce. The burlesque, "Cinderella," is the pièce de resistance here, and admirably put on the stage, while capitally supported by the talented company, who work with a unison that is rare, Mr. Clarke is, as usual, inimitable as the Baron; and Mr. Rogers, in make-up, expression, and vis comica, as Clorinda, the most appalling gorgon of ancient spinsters that ever appeared on the boards or in real life, and is the mover of shouts of laughter. Having

BURFORD'S PANORAMA,

LEICESTER Square.

To say that the views are exquisitely painted would be a repetition, but their charm is the freshness and clearness they present to the weary London jaded eyes. The transparent and pellucid river is especially very lovely; the moral of which is that those who have not seen Rome and Switzerland should go to the exhibition, and those who have should go to reW. R. fresh their memories.

FINE

SOCIETY OF FEMALE ARTISTS.

The fifth season of this interesting society has commenced at the New Water Colour Gallery, Pall-Mall. The present exhibition shows a great advance upon any of its predecessors. Rosa Bonheur and her two sisters are distinguished and valuable contributors. A most excellent reformation has taken place this year. The drawings and paintings are all original, the committee having judged it prudent to admit no more copies; so that artists might fall on their own resources and try to invent something new. Ladies are not yet sufficiently up to business to be prompt in their managementa fault which will mend by experience. Whatever gives an impetus to woman's work is good, and we therefore opine that, as this establishment has arisen for the sole purpose of placing the female sex in a position to get an intellectual livelihood, Miss Faithfull's printing-office, Great Coram-street, should have been used for the printing of the catalogues. The description of the splendid vase by Baron de Torquetti-worth two thousand pounds, and lent by him to the society has been printed at Miss Faithfull's press. The lords of the creation, in their criticisms upon women's work, have been most severe; thinking, erroneously, that such works interfere with domestic duties.

Mrs. Elizabeth Murray is of course the foremost in talent of this sister-band: indeed, few male artists can compete with her vigorous handling in water-colours. Her principal defect is want of atmosphere, which is most perceptible in 139, "Lost and Won;" but her "Neapolitan Girl," 193, is a perfect specimen of high art.

Mrs. Dundas Murray, the amiable secretary, has this year forsaken water-colour for oils, and exhibits her charming marine subjects

ARTS.

the only lady who has tackled with the wide ocean: its storms or calms are equally facile to her expert hand and observing eye. 93, "South Slack Lighthouse, Anglesea," is not only the most difficult, but the best of this lady's productions.

110,"Please remember the Grotto," is beautifully illustrated by the pencil of Adelaide Burgess; but we prefer 120,"The Snow-drop."

Mrs. Valentine Bartholomew contributes two

small pictures. 118, "The Pet of the Family," a fine little boy reclining on a sofa, who looks as if he longed to get up and play about with his brothers and sisters. 128, "The Basket of Eggs," is a rosy cottage-girl resting on a bank. This artist's colouring is in the brilliant style.

Miss Lance has some "Grapes," powerfully painted, which reminds us of her father's oil

pictures.

Miss Margaret Gillies has a clear pure portrait of "An Arran Girl," in the picturesque costume of that country.

Mrs. Backhouse gives her rustic figures with much nature. Such fun and enjoyment in the faces! 201, "For our Pie," is a little girl with a large bunch of rhubarb. 222, “The Cake is Mine," is the same child bringing home the pie, with a most tempting well-baked crust and knob of paste at the top. We envy this little merry girl's anticipated enjoyment.

Miss Ellen Partridge has some charming studies in oils. Amongst the best are-49, "The Gleaner," and 89, "The Fancy Dress," which is very richly painted.

Mrs. Lee Bredell has chosen a fine subject, well carried out, in 83, "Saint Perpetua and

Saint Felicitus."

Louise Rayner is as forcible as ever in her

"The Morning and Evening of Life," 100, by Miss M. A. Cole, is worth studying; so is 102, "The Nativity," by Miss Ellen Cole.

Miss Stoddard has some exquisite Landscapes; the most beautiful is "A Mill near Braco Castle, Stirlingshire."

Mrs. Withers, an old-established favourite takes the lead in fruit, and is followed by Miss Emma Walters, who blends her fruit and flowers with much more harmony than on her first exhibiting. There is great freshness and freedom in her style. 158, "Pomona's Gifts" is very brilliant in effect.

Another young and rising artist is Miss Agnes Scott. 184, "Spring," a basket of camellias, fresh and dewy as if just gathered, is very purely and transparently painted. In "Autumn", (218) the texture and form of the mushrooms are faithfully given, and makes a novel picture

There are some interesting specimens of flowers by Rosa Place, and some delicate pictures of the same style by Miss James.

Kate Swift is as powerful as ever in her department. 71, "Portrait of Mrs. J. Ballard," has all the purity of Greuze.

Of the Amateur artists we have Mrs. Robertson Blaine, who has contributed several works finely executed; Lady Belcher, the Hon. Maude Stanley, and Fannie Hoseason Hall, who exhibits for the first time a pretty subject (271), "My First Model."

Mrs. Thornycroft has a lovely piece of sculpture, "The Sleeping Child."

Want of space prevents mentioning several go and judge for themselves, and buy for the more meritorious works; but the public should sake of encouragement to young artists.

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TOILLETTES DE BAL. FIRST FIGURE. Robe of violet moire antique, ornamented on each side of the skirt in front with a long barb of black lace; bertha and trimmings of the sleeves to match. This robe forms a decided train.

| bertha, formed of twelve narrow frills. Coiffure crown of wild white roses and wheat-ears. Duchess sash of sky-blue ribbon, five inches wide. Bouquet of wild roses.

For home négligé, la robe princesse, ornamen. ted with bands of velvet or buttons, or plaitings,

SECOND FIGURE.-White tulle dress with two skirts. The first is puffed to the height of twelve inches, and decorated at intervals with tabs, surrounded with a narrow ruche of figured blond, under which a pink ribbon, forms a transparent. The second skirt is draped and relieved by tufts of roses and silver wheat-ears. Corsage pointed and draped. Loose odalisque sleeves. Tufts of roses in front of the body and on each shoulder. Coiffure, a wreath composed of roses and silver wheat-ears. Gloves buttoned. Rich fan.

THIRD FIGURE.- Black satin robe, and tunic of chantilly, at the bottom of the satin robe a flounce of chantilly lace. Head-dress, plumes and flowers. Burnous of orange-coloured cachemiere garnished with embroidery.

FOURTH FIGURE.-Robe of sky-blue tarlatan, trimmed with twelve narrow flounces. Corsage plain and pointed, finished with a

plain sleeves for those made with elbows and revers, and others plaited full at the top demi arge, and open. I have seen models composed of three puffings and flounces. These are convenient for walking dresses. The amplitude of the skirts is much diminished at the waist, but below they remain very wide.

For trimmings, rich fringes and galloons are in favour, as well as buttons for home costume, and beautiful Greek borderings of bouquets, or little palms detached, which the dressmaker disposes as she pleases.

Berthas and fichus of passementeric are made to suit the corsage, and form an elegant and effective ornament. Bonnets are always made of various elements, a mixture of colour and material. I have seen some very pretty walking dresses which may serve as models to your fair readers. One of Islay green silk, the skirt trimmed en tablier, with three little flounces cut on the cross, and between them ranges of

bouffettes of taffetas. Corsage with revers, waist round. Sleeves of two puffings and parement; the whole ornamented like the skirt. Chemisette and under-sleeves of tulle; chapeau of mauve velvet, decorated with hearts-ease Pardessus of black velvet.

A second robe of maron popelin decorated with a Greek border composed of plaited ribbon

X. Y. Z.

A lady, "X. Y. Z.," observing that one hundred and forty-five applications were recently made for four vacant Annuities at the Governesses' Benevolent Institution, hopes that the benevolent public will aid her endeavour to form additional Annuities, by means of Five Shilling Subscriptions.

Being entirely a private movement, though approved by the Society, the success of this plan must depend on its favourable reception. Governesses are earnestly entreated to give it their co-operation, as a general subscription on their part would enable the Society to grant a large

number of additional Annuities.

For this purpose, donations and subscriptions of five shillings for the X. Y. Z. Fund can be sent by post-office orders, or otherwise, to William Gilpin, Esq., at the office of the Society, 32, Sackville-street, London, W.

By an advertisement in the last number of the Englishwoman's Journal," and in a letter in Open Council upon the same subject-i. e., an addition to the valuable annuities of the Governesses' Benevolent Institution, by a special fund, to be raised by donations and small annual subscriptions-it is proposed that ten years of a five shilling annual subscription shall qualify the subscriber as a candidate, no votes being required. Annuities not to be granted under fifty years of age, or to any one possessed of an income of over £30, and to be granted according to the date of subscription. This X. Y. Z. Fund will be specially and exclusively devoted to annuities of £25 for governess subscribers and we are particularly requested to note, that though this plan is approved by the Committee

of the Governesses' Benevolent Institution, and Mr. Gilpin has consented to receive__donations and subscriptions at the office of the Institution, 32, Sackville-street, the plan did not originate with them. Now it is well known that by means of co-operation, in the form of Friendly Societies, &c., working men obtain relief and dent payment of small weekly or monthly sums assistance in sickness and old age by the proviwhile in health and vigour. Among the many lamentable causes of the difficulties and sufferings which mark the career of women destined brain, are two which cannot be too strongly set to work for their living, whether by hands or forth or commented upon by those who, like ourselves, are brought into constant contact with them-thoughtless improvidence in the hour of prosperity, and an almost entire lack of esprit de corps. Men organize and associate to carry out their aims and views, and the day of more extended co-operation, even among men, is dawning. Man, single-handed, can do little woman, single-handed, can do nothing. Associated and organized, there is scarcely any thing which cannot be accomplished either in amelioration or reform. Unity is strength, and so soon as women take this to heart and act upon it themselves, they will find many an evil redressed, many an obstacle overcome, before which they have hitherto sat down in impotent despair. Here is an opportunity on a small scale, and we would urgently impress upon governesses themselves, and upon the friends of governesses also, a speedy and sustained response to this admirable expedient for alleviating the sufferings to which their class is peculiarly liable.

LETTERS, &c. Our friends not addressed by post, will be pleased to forward all communications for the Editor, to the office, 246, Strand, marked private.

Our Engravings.-We have on several occasions informed our correspondents that the choice of them does not rest with us. Not having reference to anything in the numbers, it is easy for the binder to leave them out when not approved of.