The evening telegraph. [volume] (Philadelphia [Pa.]) 1864-1918, 1867-12-27
CITY INTELLIGENCE.
[Eon ADDITIoNA1 1ocAL IrEMs snN INsIpn rAons.

iron ADDITIONAL LOCAL ITEMS SEE INSIDE PAeEsl
THE WINTER FASHIONS The following will
be found to be a correct transcript of latest sug-
gestive proclamation OF fashiondom and will
not fall TO interest great number OF our
ne w,9'eF WIZ I ponnets are models % OF
found in the following
STYLES OF BONNETs.
A pretty bonnet of white material is notice
able for the chasteness of Its style. It has a
slight crown. with narrow, standing 'front.' The
alerial is plain in the centre, but has four
plails on each side, running from the edge OF
BlsmaTk velvet covers the Joining OF the front
and crown, crossing the edge OF the latter. This
Is the only outside decorB ton, and fall of mar.
row blonde, spray Of forget me. nots, form the
inside trimmings. The strings are white.
shi1Ted over a Fsnchon shape, with q sIig6t
point In front, and edged with narI ow blonde,
and having wide pink strings. Worn by bru.
nette, IL is exceedingly becoming.
handsome carriage bonnet ls of golden
brown velvet, edged with white blonde, plated
liant flowers in front A black velvet has fall
of black point lace depending from the crown,
q cluster of white velvet leaves in front, and
scarfs of velvet edged with white blonde falling
at the side.
In round bats the "sensation" shape is. per
haps, most worn. 1t has a low crown and mar
row dropping brim Another style has q low
crown and narrow brim, slightly rolled at the
rers, and there is always such q variety of
sty les that each particular fancy may be suited.
n lew ledluTo ODbeINbDle III ullllneTy IL pAJ-
tern bonnets, that are not expensive. These
are composed of real frame-One of the best
ing colors, to initiate the style of real TRIM
m1ngs.
oLoAKs
The prevailing styles are sack and paletot.
Among the new styles recently brought out is
the "Espana," which is OF black beaver sack
shape, and trimmed with black satin folds and
jets. From the shoulders the trimming curves
towards the centre, at the waist, from which
each descends separately, widening into sash
A pretty CLOAK, called the "Mariiine" is OF
black velvet edged with chinchillR fur. A cloak
of Humboldt purple cl9Jh has wide sash at the
back, and is trimmed with heavy satin folds.
This is sty led the "Grattan."
The "Almahaide" is rather unique. 1t is
sleeveless, falling loosely over the arms and is
made of black cloth, with narrow, short strips
of scarlet cloth crosse with gold braid orna-
menting the edge. There is deep point over
the arm; this, with epaulsttes, gives 1t the ap-
peaTance of having sleeves. a handsome black
velvet cloak is trimmed with seaiskin. II is
sack-shaped, and is cut in four points at the
bottom.
white satin, elaborately embroidered and edged
with swans down. Another, beautiful opera
cloak, the "Espriella," is of white velvet en-
wide sleeves. The collar is in form of yoke at
the back, the corners turning back in front
DRESS MODES
The short walking dresses continue In their
nent Improvement. However, there is a new
style, easily adapted to both house and street
Inc SK1rt Is 1ull, ana ROrGQ Win q train. having
belt of the same material, with sash ends AZ
the back. Among the folds of the SKIRT Is a
a,.eg 70 ana LOW WIEN teatlog ane no9se Inis Is
dress Rrac fully and making II the right length.
On entering again the button Is easily slipped
from the loop. This is decided Improvement
when lady wishes to make calls and does not
keep her carriage.
The most economical and most useful, be-
cause the most durable, are the walking suits
made of waterproof cloth, and when neatly
made they look well. Serge, winsey, tweed,
and silk are each much used for suits of dresses
for walking, and over them a cloak Of heavy
neat evening dress was recently worn, of
white slid veined or chened, with just enough
black 10 Elightly tinge the ground. 1t was cut
square, Pompadour style, and worn over an
underwaist of lace. 1t was becoming, and less
injurious 10 the health than low neck and short
sleeves.
A novelty in the shape of a sleeveless Jacket
has been recently brought out. 1t is beautifully
embroidered having avarieRated wrea h around
the edge, and, for elegance of design, the blend
ing Of colors and artistic skill, elualled any i'm
ported work.
MISCELLANEOUS.
The Hyperion Hair Curler" ia a recent in
vention for curling the hair without inJurinE
il. IL consists of a small roller with an elias .ic
attached to one end. A tress of hair is wound
around this roller, and the elastic loop slipped
into a notch at the upper end Keeps IL in place
The elastic can be slipped from the notch and
the roller Withdrawn, leaving pretty curl. 1t
does not ipjure the hair like paper or the curl
ing-iron, and can be purchased for a low price
in sets OF SIX, elght' or twelve made up In
boxes
Among the new and excellent things is the
diamond Needle" which, as its name ex-
presses, is superior article and decidedly pre-
feTable to any other needle. 1t is of the ''hnest
steel, best polish" and has smooth eye.
The STEAMER RALEIGH DIsAsTER.-Captain
@. +. Marsbman, commanding of1iceT or the
steamer Raleigh burned off Charleston harbor,
on " edneeday last, and who is supposed to
have perished, was a native Of this city. He
had reached his nifty. eighth year, and has from
his youth followed the water. He formerly
commanded the steamers State OF Georgia and
Quaker city, of the Philadelphia and Charles
ton line. Afterwards he took charge of the
North America, built at this port by John
w. Lynn, which was wrecked at sea in the
| spring Of 1868. She was In the Government
| employ, and was IN her way from New Orleans
| diers OF board, all of whom perished. He has
| been in command OF the Raleigh tor about
| eighteen months. Captain Marshman's family
"a wife and four chidren-reside on Dlckerson
street, below Fourth. in this city.
STEALING $75,-Christian Hermon went into
Mr.. Horsps bakery, at No. 5l4 N. Second street;
| yesterday, and. while begging, stole S75. With
| this money, and in mpany with Christian
| Zimmerman, who is alleged TO have stolen a
| mans rocket book containing $40, that night
| went TO the saloon No. AS New Market street
(WheIe Probst hid after committing his horrible
murder). and there, IL is said, spent $50 of the
| sum IN less than two hours. Officer Hoyt o
| the Seventh District, arrested him, aud the
| prisoner acknowledged the theft, and had buI
| Sl2 remaining, he havingg given about the same
| amount TO some woman. Alderman Toland
| committed both.
STAMPS TO BE SOLD BY DRUGGISTS AND OTHERS
Postmaster Bingham, of this city, has sue
ceeded in obtaining permission from the Pos
| ONCE DEPARTMENT to sell postage stamps and
| stamped envelopes TO druggists and others In
nifty different parts OF the city, at a small dis
| count Places viii be selected by him at con
| Venient points for the regular sale of STAN ps
| which will be duly advertised.