The Wheeling daily register. [volume] (Wheeling, W. Va.) 1864-1878, 1872-12-19
LETTER FROM NEW YORK,
Fashions for the Seasoa-TIse Editor.
ship OF tho Tribaue-The Death Of
Kenaett.

1 2AV"NSkhs
NEW YORK, December l6, 1872.
Editors otthe Regi ter:
As before an anticipated conflict one
endeavors, by rest, to prepare for it, 90
the people of this great city seem to be
preparing for the festivities OF the holi.
days. Everything seems to be quiet
There is very little in the way Of amuse.
ments, lectures, etc, to he mentioned.
THE MoDIsTEs.
Tie dressmakers and milliners, how
ever, are all busy, for what member O,
the female persuasion" can receive
calls without new dress in which to
display her charms2 and which one
among the number can make their New
Years calls without q new bonnet2
The styles are pretty much the same
this month as last. The little, nobby,
sleeveless velvet jacket is growing more
and more into fashion. 1t is so con-
venient for evening wear. A shawl
can be added for warmth while going to
an evening lecture or concert and re-
moved as soon as one enters the build.
ing; if the shawl is bright and cheerful
in color il adds a picturesque charm to
the costume which is very pleasing to
the eye. The dresses become more and
more expensive as the season advances,
that is, among certain class Of per-
sons, who have very little to recommend
them except money lam happy, how
ever, to state that a very stylish suit
consists Of plain demi-train skirt,
plain corsage, coat sleeve, with deep
cuff, worn with sleeveless jacket. The
jacket can be made OF cashmere, silk or
velvet.
Sashes that contrast finely with the
costumes are much worn, especially
with the polonaise, which it loops up at
the left side.
evERsKIRTs.
A chas.e and inexpensive overskirt is
composed of four Yards of French or
CANDY, hemmed and trimmed on one
side and across the ends with fringe or
lace. 1t can be worn with effect over
black silk or any cheerful colored dress,
Fasten it in front with the belt and
loosely knot the ends at the back.
NEW YEARS.
I'll l. ~ ,ott;nr q uarv ovnon-
sive table on New Years day is almost
out OF vogue. Yet almost every one
likes to have something to offer friend
upon the first day OF the new year,
and it requires bat little to make the
tables look tasty and neat; white
damask, bright silver, Kissing urn,
from which to dispense fragrant Mocha,
(for you seldom find gentleman that
will refuse good cup Of coffee, some
cold ham, tongue, nice biscuit, very
Little cake, fruit and flowers as center
piece will make almost any ones table
inviting il YOU add cordial smile by
way of welcome.
1t is expected that ladies will appear
in full dress upon New Years day.
MANY persons darken their windows and
light the gas, gas-light being considered
a great beightener OF the beauty Of the
complexion.
The publishers are early in the field
with MANY beautiful and costly books
for holiday presents. How often have
laid costly, illustrated work down
on the counter OF the book store with
sigh, as thought there was not money
enough in my slender purse to purchase
it. 1t does one good just to 60 into
store and look at the hooks and read
their titles Much attention is paid to
books for children. Very fine engrav-
inps. chromos, etc are used az illustra-
tions. II the mother understands the
beauty Of the volume, and has the time
to explain the Illustrations to the chill,
dren' il becomes a source Of Unlimited
instruction and amusement otherwise
it is soon destroyed.
SKATING.
The cold weather has covered every
lake and pond with clear mirror OF
ice and hundreds avail themselves o.
the opportuuity to engage in the exhll-
Grating pastime OF skating, than which,
with proper care, no exercise 10 more
beneficial.
The Tribune readers are anxlously
awaiting the decision of Mr. Colfax,
relative to his,acceptance Of the editorial
chair OF that journal. 1t is very
doubtful to nv mind whether 1t VIII
nrove of very much benefit even II he
accents. So very much is required OF
an editor these DAYS, that 1t seems 10
me that Mr. COLES is too old and mas
been too long out Of practice to make q
successful editor. presume though
the Tribune Association trust more 70
the prestige of his name than to the
work he will do.
Scarcely had we recovered from the
sbock caused by the sudden death OF
Edwin Forrest, when the news OF hens
.ett's desth startled the community
Who loved both him and his works
On Saturday morning he was at WORK
in his studio in apparently good health;
Of noon the boy who usually brought
his lunch noticed that Mr. kense,t
looked deathly pale and Immediately
ran for assistance, but before physi,
clan could be Summoned he expired o,
heart disease. Saturday is usually set
apart by the artists to receive thelr
friends, and many visitors who come TO
see Mr.. Kensett were inexprees'ov
saddened to hear Of his sudden "etn;se
and il is said that the task Of breaklne
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