Ellsworth American. [volume] (Ellsworth, Me.) 1855-current, 1874-03-26
JORDAN & MARsH's OPENING.

ihi> ehtcTpTlslng nrm began their grand
opening last Wednesday morning which
continued until Saturday evening. Al
though there are many days yet. before the
close OF Lent, when the devotees Of FASH
ion will lay aside their somber garments
for those new and bright ones which are
brought out at the Easter Openings" the
fair customers seem all ready to make pur-
ehases and thus prepare themselves for the
first Sabbath in April which is looked for
ward TO with SO much interest, rs the time
when they can make a display of all their
finery; SO the rooms of Jordan & Marsh
have been filed with ladies all eager to
see. handle and try on every bonnet in the
establishment. for 1t is always the bonnet
rooms they visit first. Ladies are always
more anxious about the article they wear
on their heads than anything else. and in
the assortment which was exhibited every
one. even the most fastidiou.. coald not
but be suited. such a variety of shapes
one scarcely ever saw before and the con-
trast OF colors is perfectly bewitching.
One could hardly tell whether one bonnet
WAS made Of all jets or another of all
flowers. With the exception of those ele-
giant black bonneis which are so heavily
jetted that they seem to weigh at least. ten
pounds, III am any judge of weight
each one reminds me of,
"A pretty little bonnet
With Hover garden ON it."
pritns 4.
down on the other; rolled up on both sides,
shaped in the form OF coronet; gently
sloping Oh at the back or rolled all around
until you come to the front where Ii sepa-
rates, leaving AN opening for 4 display OF
flowers. Trimming is placed almost Who'll
IL on the front, the backs being in some
cases entirely destitute. OF even bows, and
drapery being quite out OF the question.
jets arc used a, ornaments. as fringe and
as embroidery. The fashion OF placing
flowers within the brim has been revived,
many of them in fact, are entirely sur
rounded with beautiful wrea,hs Of the most
exquisite colors aud delightful contrasts.
and this style will easily find favor for it is
becoming TO almost everyone. A few bon
nets were made entirely of two shades of
silk with soft crowns. one being composed
Of the deepest shade OF garnet and the
palest shade OF pink, with flowers TO
match. The flowers are much handsomer
than any that have ever before been ex-
| ibited; but as they are more compact. not
showing any lon. stems or spaces, of
course they are much more expensive.
When one enters the costume department
the visitor hardly know, where first to turn
hi. or her eyes. Both France and Gcrma-
ny arc fairly represented 10y The wonderful
combinations which greet you ia every
direction, but there has been so ltile
change in the style Of dresses tina; little
can be said that will be new 10 the reader
Long trains are still worn for evening. and
house dresses are ETH made pretty long.
but walking suits will be OF a more seusl.
bic length than heretofore. Sleeves for
basques are very heavily trimmed. Al
though We thought at one time that ruffs
had become pGsSe they are still very fash
ionable both IN the material OF the dress
and in lace. Vest fronts seem to still be
worn with basques. Variety of shade aud
color seems 10 predominant In some OF the
suits as well As in bounets. The polonaise
i made up in many STYLES. One i made
of alternate bands of light cashmere and
yak lace with deep edge OF the latter.
Another j. 80 covered OH the front aud
sleeves with jets that the foundation is
scarcely visible. Despite the efforts which
have been made, to do away with so much
trimming on the skirts they are quite as
heavily loaded down with rufiies, ilounces,
| plaitings etc. a. one year ago. so as vet,
we can only hope for. not realize. the
blessings OF that blissfil era when woman
can be in style and yet not be obliged to
! drag along a weight which necessarily in-
wolves hard labor: for we can devote our
health and strength TO noblcr cause
BRIEF JorTINGs.
Carl Schurz has accepted the invitation
I ofthe city Of Boston u deliver 4 euloyy on
Charles Sumner.-Those who celebrated
| on -. Patrick's day had anything but a
( pleasant time. for il rained nearly all day
and the streets were in a shocking conli-
ton for marching, but march they did like
heroes all day long Parker-Fraterni-
IS will celebrate its sixteenth anniversary
next Friday evening at Parker Memorial
Hall. = The Caroline Richns Bernard
Troupe makes their first APPEARANCE in
Music Hall this evening, where they will
give an Old Folks Concert in costume
Kate stanton intends to visit Europe in
June and Will. while there, write a new
lecture on ''Cncrowned Sovereigns. A
woman in this city residing on Gray street.
was burned TO death last Friday by bot
Tie of alcohol falling on to stove aud
catching fire--rh- dashing Fitzpatrick is
out West. telling the people about "Shcr-
mans March 10 the Sea Mrs. Scott-Sid-
dons has returned from the West and is
now giving readings in this State. She
will soon visit Maine.-rhere was large
fire at the State Prison last Saturday Z.
NJ, in which several buildings were burn
ed. They will erect temporary buildings
until the proposed new building is built.
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Womxn's Rights.