The Evansville journal., 1867-12-05

contain sound truths. Without want
ing every one to embrace any particu
lar creed, his doors are open to all
who wish to prove by their own lives
that they are true Christians. Rev.
Henry Morgan, by way Of novelty, is
speaking every Sunday night at the
Continental Theater. 4 lecturer, a
few days ago, called : Boston the
manufactory from whence the differ
ent kinds of religion went out
through the country" and it certainly
is the birthplace Of " liberal Christi
anity," where men use their reasoning
powers, God given as they are, they
form their own conclusions, and then
march boldly on the road of progress,
ready, like the knights of old, to fight
the giants and dragons of the evils of
the present day. May God prosper
all such, and increase their numbers.
ADJUSTMENTS.
We are having the usual number
of these. Various courses of enter
tanning lectures, Bay State, Fraterni-
ty, Mercantile and others, with popu-
lar speakers, occupy almost every
evening, so all who wish can obtain
mental food In abundance. Lucille
Western is playing East Lynne at
the Continental, to her numerous ad
mirers. At the Howard Atheueum,
Zoe has been charming her audi
ences for the past two weeks. The
Museum and Theatre Comique are
having their usual success in drawing
crowds by no means small. Bostoni-
ans are rejoicing over a new house
this season-Selwyn' Theatre. It
opened few weeks ago with brilliant
success, filed with beauty and wealth.
1t is not large, but is pronounced by
all a perfect beauty. 1t is designed
for comedy alone. Last to mention,
but not in Importance, is the Boston.
Ristori last week appeared, and, of
course was greeted with crowded
houses, as she is everywhere, and de-
serUes to be. This week and next,
the music-loving ones are TO be treat
ed to the operas II Trovatore,
Martha, Norma, Barber of Sc
vile, Ernani, Don Giovanni and other
gems. As usual, the seats are flied,
aud silks, opera cloaks, jewels, ermine
and white kids, are the order of the
evening. Madam Anna de La Grange,
with her fine voice, and Miss A
Phillips, who is always a favorite
here, are executing marvellous triils
and runs in solos, duets and quar-
tettes; and Brignoli, with his fine
figure and grand voice. who would
tire of listening to him? The other
parts are we'll sustained; the only
fault is that they do not stay longer.
Maretzek's S troupe, with Parepa and
other favorites, begin at Selwyn's ).
very soon, so that consoles US. Every
one is Dickens mad He has arrived,
and begins his readings December I'd.
Such a rush for ticketsl 1t is report
ed that spectators are buying them
and asking good price for them.
The Handel and Hayden give their
first concert of the season tonight
1t promises to be fine. The New
England Conservatory Of Music have
the firstquarterly concert on the 25th,
both vocal and instrumental The
usual number Of Minstrel perform
ances are going on; so all can be
suited.
FASHIONS.
In these days, l suppose it would
not do to close letter and not men
ton this subject, if only in a dozen
words. nothing more. Short dresses
are about all that are seen on the
streets-a sensible fashion, surely,
every one will say The length is
made up in the evening dresses with
their long trains. A reporter, speak
ing Of a party, told Of a lady who was
there the first Of the evening, but the
last of her dress arrived about tuelre.
Everything Is gored, and it is pre-
dicted that the fashion will reign as
long as have full skirts. For outside
garments, loose sacks, triAe longer
than last year, are worn. The Eng
lish jacket is a new style; it is short,
and fits the figure, with pockets on
the back. Bonnets and hats are sim
liar in form and price to those Of last
year. It is reported that the hair is
to come down a little, but as YET no
move has been made ia that direction.
One long curl down the back is com
monty worn, and occasionally two
braids. One style, adopted mostly by
children, and in some cases by older
ones, is to crimp the hair and let it
hang. 1t looks quite pretty for chill
dren. [ fear [ grow tiresome, so will
hasten TO close.
Your friend, "RIzPAH