Gold Hill daily news. [volume] (Gold Hill, N.T. [Nev.]) 1863-1882, 1873-11-08
SACRAMENTO. Nov. 4, 1873.
The Weather.

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SACRAMENTO, Nov. 4, 1878.
The Weather.
Our weather Is still undecided, and
while the clerk thereof is cogitating
the matter We luxuriate in warm sun
shiae and balny air, alternating with
lowering clouds and slight showers of
rain. Sickness 10 prevalent through
out the city. A heavy shower of rain
would purify the air, dispel disease
and enliven everything.
Business
Is dull In Sacramento. The dizziness
is caused In part by the railroad com.
pany having failed to pay their en-
ployes for the last two months.
The Chinese.
The northern part Of our city is en-
livened at present by the efforts Of the
Celestials to drive from among us
those demons OF earth, air, and water,
which possess all OF us In a greater or
less degree, at all times and III all
places. l most dcvoutly hope that
they will withdraw themselves from
our midst aud cast them into the
deep, clear waters Of the Sacramento.
socIals and Lectures.
At the Congregational Church social
last week, readings, rccitations, vocal
and instrumental music enlivened the
evening, while fair maidens In parti
colorsd robes distributed yiands for the
dedication of body rs well rs the
mind. Wo have been allowed this
week the privilege Of hearing the eX-
cellently written, well delivered lee
lures of DR.. Lord. He lccturcd three
times ; his subjects were: Elizabeth.
Richelisu and Madame lie Maintenon.
A man of extensive learning and high
Attachments he excelS rs an apollo
glst. Elizabeth, In his hands, puts on
the garb not only OF great personal but
mental and moral beauty. and t0getii-
er with Maria Teresa, OF Austria. aud
Catherine III, of Russia. stands forth a
model to her Sex. Riclielieu lays
aside the selfish. uuprincipled dogma
tisIn Of his character, and appears the
careful but firm and absolute ruler;
while Madame de Maintenon retains
her elevated position rs leader OF the
good. the noble and the true of wo-
manhood. Though by no means of
the highest literary order his lectures
have done good BY awakening thought
among Us.
Other Amusemcnts.
On Wednesday evening Turn Ferein
Hall became the scene of gayety, this
time not the Congrcgationali'ts bn.
their natural oppo'ites, the Eiisco-
palians, hold high revel by night 10
Callfornia's capital. Dramas, readings,
violin and piano music form the enter
tainment Ia the early part OF the even
ing, and then. until the wee small
hours. fairy forms aud dainty feet
trip lightly the fantastic mazes of
the giddy dance. Thursday evening,
Major Pauline Cushman cndeavOrs to
entertain III audience by the relation
Of her war experiences. Sacramento
does not lack In entertainment for the
present, and by the Sign OF the times
will not Tor the future.
The FaS!iOns.
Fabrics in all the new shades are dis
played In the stores the dark greens,
invisible grecnsand sage greens light,
dark aud wavy blue ; plum color the
new shades Of brown, etc. Water
proofs are seen In all these shades ut
81. so per yard, and being of double
width make stylish, durable and In
expensive suits. More expensive suits
are made ofdiagonal cloths and serges,
both plain and striped. Woolens Of
varied shades are much cheaper than
formerly. The much talked .ot camel
hair cloth apparently relies for pop
ularity upon its price tS2 per Yard;
certainly not upon its quality or
beauty.
style OF Dresses.
The redingote 10 still in favor, and
is seen made in all goods. The most
worn are those Of waterproof, with
collar, cuffs and pockets OF black vel
veteen. They are made double
breasted, with two rows OF large black
velvet-buttons down the front. The
button holes are bound with velvet.
Buttons are much used as trimming.
The redingote Is finished at the bottom
either with a bias fold of the material
edged on both sides with n cording Of
the trimming, or a broad hem Hand
some dresses are made with q basque
and IN overskirt. The material OF the
dress Is of plain color, trimmed with
a darker or contrasting shade Of pop
lin, silk or volvct. The body OF the
basque Is made Of the trimming with
sleeves Of the dress material, cults and
pockets Of the trimming, and large
covered, steel or silver buttons being
used. The dresses are made just to
clear the ground, the bottom trimmed
with side or box plaitings. Wavy
blue and black G to be the fnvorite
cOlors for street suits.
Gloves
Are most worn with two buttons. They
should match one color in the dress.
Darker shades are preferred for the
street, as they make the hand appear
smaller.
Children's Fashions.
There are many beautiful plaids for
children, of which Scotch are the most
most worn. Girls from six to four
teen wear plaid stockings; they are
very pretty and durable. Also wide
sashes of plaid fastened on the right
shoulder.
Young girls are wearing a new style
Of head-gear, Normandy caps, which
consist Of a sort Of pulled cap of silk
or velvet, profusely trimmed with
bright ribbons and feathers, which
stand up straight. They are made la
various shades Of silk for small chill
dren. while for older girls they are
made Of white Or black velvet aud
trimmed with pink or blue ribbons,
with q face trimming to match.
Ladies' Hats
Are this year high in the crown and
trimmed profusely In velvet and feath-
ers. The favoritc shapes arc those
turned up OH one side. Feathers and
beautiful sprays Of varlega,ed leaves