Ellsworth American., 1874-07-30
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Correspondence.
Letter from Boston.

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BosToS. July ~.
Though has transpred during the past week
to fbrnish matter for u dozen very thrilling
letters. for We have had several q q. though
moi in any way equal TO the one which ragged
IN Chicago; another sad railroad accident by
which several lives were lost; Boston letter.
carrier was arrested; a second reservoir dis
aser has visited the people of Western Massa-
chlsetts, although fortunately with no loss OF
liz but considerable property was destroyed.
1tgavc way at Factory Village, Middlefield,
sweeping the mills and dwellings away before
h, aud twenty miles Of the Boston & Albany
Rilroad was badly damaged; several very
erjoyable picnics have been given the comet
excursions have been frequent aud gave great
sAtsfaciion To all who attended them. and we
have had many murders. burglars and arrests,
bat the thermometer stands too high to admi,
ofwriting on an exciting subject. even upon
say that will in the least tax the little remain
isg strength one would naturally have, sflcr
ne warm weather which we have been
obliged to endure the last two weeks, so have
chosen for my subject THE Fashions" for
YOU know 4 woman can always talk or write
tpon that favoritc theme without any cxertion,
md never know WEAKNESS. Little silk aprons
Se again being worn, made up Of almost any
plor, and trimmed with plated Hounces Of
white muslin or Of the same, with narrow
edge; they have pockets and are tied behind
With ribbon strings. The fashion OF having
white organdy aprons has also been revised
md they are tied with broad sash ends OF the
same. The neekties which are worn are
raostly OF very delicate texture being Grape
muslin or lace barbcs. Belts are very stylish
isited all over in elaborate designs with deep
jet fringe around them. Sleeveless Jackets
sin continue to be worn very much. made Of
every conceivable material from velvet down
10 lace, and many Of them are embroidered
heavily with beads. and in fact there Is per-
feet rage for Jets In any form or on almost any
garment White muslin overlresscs are worn
over plain silk skirts with low neck and short
mer made up into any style. Dainty pockets
are still suspended from the belts, also huge
fans which hang half way down the skirt at
tached 10 = chain or ribbon. Lace shawls are
very much worn now that the hot weather has
really come. Bonnets are still much the same
shape as the spring styles were but do not
seem quite so heavily loaded down with fiow-
ers. A few Of the newest ones have lace scarf.
fastened on the back Of the bonnet and brought
forward and tied loosely over the chest this
seems 10 be about the only way thcrr !, a;
present OF defining any difference between
them and hats. Many OF the latter have large
brims and are turned up on one side these arc
mostly leghorp and are trimmed In every con-
~eiyahie .s.l'hSsxs more sensible than
trimming Of black velvet with few wild
flowers. Although black dresses are in a.
great favor as ever. all coors are worn.
Again arc they trying a. they have many
ilIscs before to make US believe that the over
skirt and Polonaise are certainly doomed and
will be worn but very little more. Iea.L.r. Of
fashion tell II. Tat elegant costumes ar, being
made in Paris without oyerskirts, and with
plain skirts trimmed around the bottom and A
basque with long eoat-tails, or with the side
forms heightened into sash end. which win b.
tlc'i loosely over the back brrahihs
Parasols are very large and are the same
color Of the dress, with those who can AFFORD
one ior every SUIT. They are mostly made Of
thick soft twilled silk. with elaborate handles.
Bathing suits are in great demand at th.
time oi the year, but the styles in these COS
Tunes have changed but little since last season.
Gray flannel Is much used for them although
other colors are preferred By some. They are
trimmed in various way-, but are principally
embroidered, the edge being scallopcd and a
ar
short sleeves and are far preferable to long
ones. Broad brimmed hats. and shoe. Of f.l,
or canvass complete the suit r.