Gallipolis journal. [volume] (Gallipolis, Ohio) 1837-1919, 1869-11-11

we eRunot put think our minister
Of the gospel are fearfully lax in th
duty in not hurliug the thupderbolt
of Christs religion. at this monstrou
evil. Mere platitudes aresmilk an,
water-we want sledge hamme
blows upon the peoples hearts, back
ed Dy a courage, sanctioned b,
Christ, We shall revert to ibis again
For the Ladies. =
We have eullcd the following la
test information in regard to tn,
fashions from the Home Journal ant
other sources, especially for ou
dear lady readers, and we warn al
young men, contemplating matrimo
ny, or crusty old bachelors, to steer
clear-of it and by ne means read it
1t will not pay and possibly nigh
create despondeney and fear for thu
| future:
New fashioned drawing room door:
are made of gilt bars, (to represent
gate, J and lined with light coloret
silks and satins. Diamond engage
ment rings are going out of vogue
emerald and pearl being substituted
Weddings are now conducted very
unostentiously in comparison will
those solemnized in town last sea
son.
Girls, do not expect diamond
rings
Earrings of Roman gold, made
to represent all manner of birds,
animals, and toys, are now in
vogue--being the ''latest from Paris
Large rustic letters are now popu
lar for stamping note paper-the old
English cream laid being the most
fashionable. Two hundred dollars
is said to have been received, recent
ly by an Episcopal clergyman foI
officiating at wedding.
Clergymen in these parts need not
anticipate many weddings at the
above figures, still we print it as an
inducement to those expecting to Sc
cure your services to raise on the
figures. Girls, your bridegroom
should "shell OUT literally. See to
to it at once.
Some of the young ladies who
adopt the vulgar French fashion of
wearing court plaster on the face,
think that the little black patch adds
to their beauty. In this they are
mistaken, as general thing.
That is so. We endorse every
word of it.
Jaunty little sacks of navy blue,
elaborately trimmed with silk braid
and large brass military buttons, are
now in vogue among our metropoli-
tan bellies. To appear on prone.
made, however, in one of these
rather gaudy affairs, is not strictly
CONNIE IL fau. Large blsck lace
scarfs, for house or street, have been
named "Ida Lewis in honor of
Newport's heroine. New fashioned
street CATERS are of black French
kid, buttoned up the side, and made
perfectly plain; double sSles, high
heels, wide toes, slightly rounded at
the edge, making a much more com,
Portable shoe than those with point
ed toes, and it does rot add to the
length Of the foot. Street suits and
house dresses of Scotch plaid are
very fashionable, and makeup rich
and stylish Kid gloves are now
fastened with gold studs, connected
by chains. Some are set with pre-
cious stones, and are exceedingly
costly. Round and jocky hats are
worn this season with very high
crown-a style not as general
thing, becoming. One of the latest
wrinkles is monaghan veil-usual-
ly of fawn color or gray, and en-
broldered in blue or scarlet in the
centre Rather 'fast" fashion,
we think. For the opera or concert.
white plush capes are in vogue; also
sacks of ermine, trimmed elaborate
ly with white fringe. Among some
of our Fifth Avenue exquisites,
white satin vests are affected, worn
in connection with a double breasted
frock coat, the edge of the vest just
appearing inside tie coat rolls
Chinese fans and jewelry are all the
rage, and even Chinese braids are in
vogue, slightly modified, however,
by being gracefully looped up. Vel
vet mufs, bound with fur, are the
latest novelty, and promise to be
this winter. Large lace
collars, (such as our grandmothers
used to don, are again in vogue,
and when worn over light silh dress,
the effect is beautiful. 1t is no.
ticeable fact that real black lace wells
are coming in fashion. Twelve
button gloves are en- regle among our
leaders of the ton. Silver jewelry,
or silver ornaments of any kind, are
entirely out Of date, they having
been superceeded by gilt, Roman
gold and Chinese jewelry. Evening
dress of very light silks will be most
worn this season-tarlatan and tulle
having been given over to very
young girls. White plush and CASH
mere opera cloaks are very fashion
able.
Horizontal gold-plated bars, about
four inches wide, are the latest
thing in stair-rods for fashionable
dwellings,.
Ladies, that is official, direct from
Fifth Avenue down. The cost for
any, or all, is trifing.
Eg There has, during the past two
weeks, been wonderful proofs of the de-