Washington sentinel., 1853-11-05
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An Important Subject.-At this season of the
year. as heretofore there is much excitement rela-
tive to bonnets, and an all-pervading desire among
those whose peculiar privilege il is TO wear such
articles, to be promptly supplied In Washington,
us in other cities, we have establishments, the
proprietresses Of which are ever alive TO the
newest styles" and procure them al the earliest
day. But, notwithstanding this, all customers can
not be accommodated at once; and hence there is
not a little complaint, especially by young misses,
who, inheriting the spirit which, though TO less
extent, animated their female ancestors, would
almost prefer going out OF the world at once than
be denied the enjoyment of the fashions! Acheck
TO this desire by overeconomical parents, often
proves a source of melancholy on the part Of their
female offspring. Alas!
We do not know that we, human existence,
who have passed through ----, we were just
about.to say how many generalions--shoud con-
cern ourself upon this delicate subject but it is
one so constantly brought TO our notice, every
where, that we do really. feel an interest, which
compels an open acknowledgment OF its import
ance.
TAe-t. show rooms" are popular places Of female
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resort, but they are sanciums into which the OPP
poste sex dare not venture.
The milliners invite attention TO their patterns
by means of printed notes, sealed and properly d.
rected in small hand but these, according 70 our
observation, are not absolutely necessary TO stlm-
uate customers. The winter trim mast be ar
ranged-the bonnet procured. The last cold
weather gear must be discarded, no matter how
slightly soed and becoming. There is a charm
in something newr that renders old things really
shocking"
On q fair Sabbath--the weather pleasant-any
one who will take the trouble TO look, viii soon
see complete bonnet revolution; and even the
churches better attended. We must say, how
ever in this connexion that if il were the custom
for men 10 wear their hats in pubic assemblages
they would be equally as solicitous as the women
10 look g new" in the upper story.
But TO return without the fear OF being bruised
by a smart shower OF old bonnets, we must say
that ladies' should always consult the color OF this
necessary article OF dress, together with The trim
mings which best become the mould OF the face,
as well as the complexion. Taste is as essential
as the mere shape of the headgear, but it is often
overlooked in the anxiety for the latest cut
Il may be said that we had better attend 10 our
own business. We have no objection 10 the ad-
vice. However as bonnets are for the general as
well as individual admiration, it is fair subject
for good-natured comment, and is certainly sea-
sonable.
The Undertakes were recently greatly ex-
cited owing 10 the requirements Of the law pro-
yding for registry of marriages, Births ana
deaths which subjects to much trouble and moon
venience in procuring the necessary permit iof Inc
nterment Of dead bodies; and they held several
meetings with view OF suggesting remedy ior
their grievances. The board Of common council
has acuuiesced in their wishes, and adopted an
amendment which, among other things, requires
the under,akers 10 make monthly returns of the
'in,ermen,s which they shall superintend, instead
OIL as now returns to the city register before tune
rails preliminary 70 the issuing oipermlts by hin1.
The common council has yet 10 act upon this sub
iect.
Accommodation for the Ahlicted.-The new
Washington Infirmary, situated near the City Hail.
will have forty rooms for the accommodation OF pa
tents, besides six public wards. Every arrange
ment is with view to convenience and the COM
fort of the fiicted. The faculty of the medical
department Of Georgetown College will likewise
have similar and well conducted establishment
though not on so extensive scale, on the corner
Of and Twelfth streets. We have heretofore
been without such necessary institutions, except
10 a very limited degree, in this city.
The New York Franklin Association, mum
bering forty-ive men, will leave this city to-mor
row afternoon, on a visit to New York. Alter
remaining there three days, they will return 10
Philadelphia, and spend about the same length OF
time in that CITY thence home. The president oi
the association is Robert E. Doyle vice president
John Finch; treasurer, William Tanning; secre.
tary, John Hough. On Thursday night, they had
torchlight parade, in their new uniform, and
marched 10 the music OF Marsoettis band
MARYLAND Union baptist Association.-Anin.
1eresting religious convention is TO meet to-day al
the E street church, and will continue its session
for several days. 1t will be the annual meeting o.
the MARYLAND Union Baptist Association. There
will be in attendance ministers and representa-
,yes of most of the churches of that denomination
in MARYLAND and the District of Columbia. The
meetings will be open to the public.
Mr.. Gerard Stith, well known to the typo
graphical fraternity Of this city, and now the fore
man Of the New Orleans Picaynne printing office
has been nominated by whig district convention
of Louisiana as candidate for the Legislature o
that State
MARRIED,
Thursday evening, Nov 4h at the street Presbyterian
church BY the Rev; J4Mss NornsE, JOHN W. NAIRN, e
Miss ELIZABETH II. NOURSE.
Al the residence her brother James Lyons esq,
Richmond Va on ls instant, by the Rev. g. D. Cum
mros Miss MARY L. LYONS to the Hon. HENRY
WISE.
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