Ellsworth American. [volume] (Ellsworth, Me.) 1855-current, 1875-09-16

urally begin to think it is almost time for
them to be arraycd In their new hats aud
fall suits. so think it will be acceptable,
II devote u portion of my letter this week
TO the coming styles. One day last week
1 visited the store of Jortsn Marsh i Co.
aud am indebted to them for few hints
which will give Tor the benefit OF my
readers.
THE MILLINERY DEPARTMENT
is under the supervision OF Mr. Gregg,
who kindly allowed me to take peep into
the labyrinth OF styles. There Is decided
change in the hats and bonnets from last
summer; the former all turn downward,
while the latter, flare only slightly. in
place of the narrnw fold which ha> been
In use. bindings either narrow or broad
will be worn; flowers are but little used
except for face trimmings which are quite
the rage; every hat and bonnet must have
on large share of wings. pumes. hi is
or beasts IL they would be in style; long
ends at the back OF broad serge ribbons
are in vogue; coarse Melted ribbon i al
so quite the rage and gives hat decided
ly stylish appearance. Felt hats aud BON
nets will be principally worn. but although
they come TO our milliners very much
larger than those We have been wearing.
they will be cut down so the change in
size will be slight One pretty little hat
which saw was called Mercury. because
on each eide a wing was placed. IN inita-
ton Of the chapeau SO often seen IN bronze; ;
1t WAS lovely though plain, and evidently
intended for the head of some small mod
est looking miss who is ready to take her
Night TO the regions above.
Another hat struck me as being rar.icu.
LARRY pretty. which was hight b. own felt
trimmed with the Melted ribbon of mixed
brown aud white. under this and protrud.
ing out from beseaih the edge was a pale
cream: II had wide binding of the same
mixed trimming aud an ornament OF pccu
liar beauty. being something entirely new.
A dark brown hat was also noticeable,
which was trimmed with brown inter
mingled with scarlet velvet and ornament
ed with brown tips; but French hat 81
extreme dehcacy and richness was per-
haps the mos, worthy OF description. 1t
was q white felt trimmed with profusion
OF rich lace OF pale ecru which passed
gracefully around the hat until it reached
the back, when it fell In graceful folds n
full yard or more IN length; an elegant
cluster OF ostrich tips harmonizing with
the lace, greatly enhanced its beauty and
at the back as II to keep the lace secure
was fastened n brown and white bird u
singular beauty. AT the front was a grace
ful fold OF brown velvet In which was Bes-
tied cluster OF bridal roses.
THE DRESS GOODS
present nothing really new, except the
Basket and knickerbockcr clothes; he
former is a coarse stylish goods which
sells for Sl,25 per yard but the latter
will probably be the rage; 1t has a rough
surface aud will make up handsomely; it
is nearly so inches wide, and costs g., 80
per yard; these goods come In all the dark
shades; then we have the camel hair goods
which come in strips aud plaids. the latter
being 10 large even checks In the light aud
Cashmeres which are almost always in
use, and the plain serges are very pretty
IN all ,h- Iss;.-II~ shade luey arc double
width and cost about sl,s7 per yard while
a less expensive quality which is sold FOR
so and g. cents per yard make up very
prettily. II any one 10 in need OF silk,
this seems TO be the time 10 purchase, for
they can be bought at very reasonable
rates. The cashmere silk in the new dark
colors aud of n durable quality is sold for
81. so and sl.75 per yard, this is IS inches
in width. The Garnet silks and Bonnet,
are still the popular kinds although for
evening dresses. brocades Will again be
worn, cenbiHrd with :. plain eilA Ia -hades
TO match. The styles do not vary SO ma
terially as has been imagined by many
the bssques are longer IN front than In the
back; outside garments are made decided
~ longer aud the old fashioned long circu-
lar will be favorite garment; Sacks like
the dress will no longer be made, conse-
Quentv cloaks will be worn more than
they have for several years. The uncom-
Portable style of tying back the skirts ha.
become SO unpopular that II will be aban.
doned. Knife plating will be the most APP
proved style OF trimming, although the
box plating will be revived for some
STYLES. Jets have been discarded entirely
Furs and braids are 10 be largely used for
trimmings, although l am happy to inform
the ladies, that trimmings of all kinds are
much less used, and that we are probably
n. airing u season when only n sufficient
amount Of it will be used to give a gentee
and neat appearance to the wearer and
greatly relieve those who are obliged TO dc
their own sewing.
THE WITHDRAWAL OF MIR. TALBOT
from the canvass for the Gubernatoria
nomination. has caused great alarm amole
the Prohibitionists sud they are quite divid
ed In their opinions as TO the best course
TO pursue. One Of our most prominen,
temperance nen -aid TO Inc few days
since. IL is the worst thing that coult
nave happened 10 us Temperance has re
ceived blow from which ii will take tel
years to recover" 1t seems pity tha
/ this noble cause should be injured, even td
save the Republican party. and it is hopet
some time. even If not at the next election
that the Prohiblionists can prove to thu
Republicans that their vote is AS valuable
to them, as is the rum vote of this state
! Alexander II. Rice and Hon. Geo. b. Lor
Ing seem to be the most prominent name
for the Republican candidate.
Tieuens will sing in Music Hall, Nov
LIST, 9th, and Sth.
The New England conservatory Of Mus
lc. opens its Fall ter" this morning. CLAIR
Louise Kellogg with the Temple Quar-
tetts and other talent will open the Oh
Bay State Course Of Lectures in Musi