Lynchburg daily Virginian. [volume] (Lynchburg [Va.]) 1852-1861, 1860-05-02

IMPROVEMENTS on MAIN STRrFr.-Within the past
two or three years many Of Main merchants
have added vastly 20 the ntracrivenrss Of that tho.
r,upLlare by the demolition of the Anticipated md
beaten fronts Of heii houses of bu md
the substitution in tlcr stead, Of something more
,nodernixed and inviting. Among recent improve
nents Of this sort notice, with peasure the very
decided mptanorrliose which The store houses of Mr.
Isaac Untermyer, and the Que belonging The estate
,,f the late james kinnear, have lately Undergone
The new fronts Of hr Two buildings in question pre-
sent very handsome and attractive appearance mud
10th Of the store. have been considerably en-
1irgcd, as WILL as otherw Sc improved The bnildnp
next door Mr.. Untcrmyer's house which is oc-
cuped by Messrs. Vim. A. Strothcr & Co.. Drn ,gsls
and the Telegraph Company, is undergoing
t.oroagh painting nna general overhauling which
will, doubtless, add greatly to its good looks
AT the lower end OF Maip street the property for
mcrly occupied by Mr.. Kirk patrick, as a Board ng
School, but now owned by Mis-. Pleasant Preston has
been largely added TO- and ~ of the archiec-
tura taste displayed by the party having charge of
the improvement, it NAV lie elaescd among The
handsomest private residences IN the city
Very nearly opposite tie property just referred to-
and Immediately below he factory of Mr.. Chambers
Mr.. Philip D. Christian has jusI erected commodous
four story building to he used lur the purpose Of
tobacco factory. It s of the largest buildings of
its class in the city, and, we should judge, of the
most substantial
Mr. Chambers has also, within the last few mouths
erected in the same vicinity large tn! sto,y wood
en- building TO be used in connection with his facto-
iy.
These only of the recent improvements on
Main Street At future time we shall take occasion
to notice Others in different parts OF the city, which
are equally credtable TO The enterprise, and public
spirit of our citizens.
SPRING FAsuloSs.-For liking dress, the regular
pelisse, much like that thirty five years has
reappeared and, by the way, the slashed or Venetian
sleeve, revival ola much more ancient date, is also
in fashion.
The weather is too change tbc to admit of laying
aside winter wrappers; an c'otks in velvet, trimmed
with black lace, and having long. wide hanging sleeves
arc still apropos
The bonnets have increased in size. They ire made
to advance in front, while they open ut the sides
The description of II few spring bonne!s may prove
interesting to readers 4 hpanet may be made
of white tul'e, with II curtain ot pink terry Ncltci;
the edge of the front of black velvet with full
blonde falling iro the ed e over the 'front.' fold Of
black velvet in the inside, fastened with three gold
rings, and pink ribbon strings.
Another spring bonnet may be matlc Of white ere pc
with the front edge aud cnrtn OF green terry velvet
IA bow of green velvet IN the crown OF the bonnet
From this bow may fall Il black lace scarf which
should he fastened under the chin with broad green
velvet ribbon and gold bockle. To correspond with
this, simple bandean OF green velve, across the fore
head, with gold buckle in the middle
third bonnet may be composed OF n bite aud black
tue, drawn. On one side coqnilles of white and
black blonde, with pink bow The crown, and
bouquets of black and pink feathers inside. The
strings Of wide pink sarsenct ribbon.
Velvet Is favorile material for dinner drcs scs.-
Satin is also much worn
The following is the description of elegant and
fashionable dinner dress A robe of emerald green
satin, the skirt trimmed up the side with rich gu
l'nre passemencre; this should he carried across
tae back To the shoulders. row Of buttons trimmed
round with gupure, give, novel and striking effect
10 ibis dress. The slreres should be open and wide,
Il. 1 1 =. 1.