Ellsworth American. [volume] (Ellsworth, Me.) 1855-current, 1874-03-12

rom our Boston correspondent
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Robbery Miscellaneous.
Boston. March .. 1874.
REV. W. II. IT. NURRIY.
Mr.. Murray, the successful and popular pas.
tor Of the Park street church, preached very
fine sermon on SelfPersuasion yesterday
morning. bu, before giving his text. he made
staten mt to his people which surprised and
piined them. lie stated that owing 10 hi, i'm
paired health. brought on by over work. he was
Obliged 10 ask for respite from his labors
from April 1st until October 1T. also
tha; the church would call an associate pastor
10 labor with him a he felt that the duties
which devolyei upon the pastor Of 50 ltrgc u
church. were more thal he could wei attend
TO. No action has yet been taken upon the
matter but we feel sure that hi. wishes will be
readily comp led with. The Park Street 81
cicty cannot afford 10 lose a man, so well fitted
in every WAY to nil thi, position. AMI they can
only grant his desires and pray for speedy
restoration OF his health. six month. seem. \
long time to hi, people. not TO once listen. 10
his pleasant voice and practical sermons, bat
they doubtless feel grateful that they have tile
promise OF hi return and are not to lose him
altogether.
FASHIONS.
1t i about time for ladies' to begin 10 think Of
what they will wear this Spring. Nearly all
the millinery establishments in the city have
learned something Of the different styles for
hats and bonnets. The shapes are much like
those Of last season only larger. especially the
in the brirns which are turned into every CON
ceiyabe shape. Black chip. viii be the most
stylish Of any thing for early spring. These
will be literally covered with flowers - but lit
tie ribbon will be used. Strings will not be
worn at all except by the more matronly la
dies. Later in the season nothing can take the
place Of black lace bonnets which are always
pretty and extremely gen,eel. Contrast in
colors seems 10 be coming in vogue such As
pale pink and brown, pale straw with pink or
violet and lavender. The style for flowers are
varied that it would bs almost difficult TO
buy any which could be considered passe
Fine jet trimmings aud jet laces will be much
used on frame bonnets. An effort is being
made to have some kind of gros grain silk
trimmings TO take the place Of ribbons The
trimmings will be put on as compact as posi-
bic dispensing entirely with flowing ends be-
hind; but this must suffice for hea JgosI.
D4sques will be much worn; they are of
simple shape and depend upon fine lit for
beauty. All the seams laid over and
stitched on tue outside; the draping behiad is
very slight and the sleeves are made in coat
style. The spring colors. it now seems. which
will predominate, will be Quaker grays and
browns in every imaginable shade. The pol
onase and sleeveless jacket still continue to be
worn and are elaborately trimmed with laees
especially yak or velvet, both heavily beaded
On the outside Of street dresses pockets made
Of velvet seem TO be the order Of the day,
Slashed jackets and swallow-taled coats are
also in vogue for ladies wea.. Skirts are still
draSn tightly back and are trimmed profusely
on the front breadth; but enough Of fashions
for the present. .......
ATTEMPT AT ROBBERY. .
Last Friday bold attempt at robbery was
made on State street. Mr.. Wheeler. President
Of the National Bank of Grafton, was on the
street with large roll of bills in his hands to
the amount Of s22ao which he was going to de.
post, when it was suddenly snatehed from his
hand By boy of about seventeen years. who
ran rapidly past. Mr.. W. quickly gave the
alarm and started with many others in pursuit
Of the thief who finally threw away the money.
bat it was picked up and the chase continued
for about u quarter Of = mile, when the thief
was caught and has been brought to justice.
H' MISCELLANEOUS. SlSon 1853
Mrs. julia Ward Howe sailed with her hus-
band for Santa Domingo last Saturiav.-M |
lectures are being given here on dress-reform |
and are attracting considerable attentisn.-The |
North End Mission Fair which Is now being |
held In Music Hall is one Of the best ever OPEN
ed in Boston.-Mrs. Alice Sumner from whom
Senator Sumner obtained divorce for deser- /
ton in 1873 has sent in a peiitios for leave to
marry again.-Wm. A. Simmons gave bonds
last Friday morning to the amount Of 100000. |
IS Collector of ths Port Of Boston.-Rev. w. /
H. H. Murray will deliver for the two hum
1redth time his lecture on "DeseOns" in Ire.
mont Temple. March 18th of the largest
African diamonds ever Gu is country y