Ellsworth American. [volume] (Ellsworth, Me.) 1855-current, 1876-09-28
IuE ORATORS

whose eloquence Will delight the thousand. o,
lecture goers during the .-ason, are Beeeher
Cough, Dougherty, Phillips, Murray. Tiffany.
Bolies, LiSermore, Taylor, Farney, Henry Ar
miu Brown and others. The lecturer. adyer-
tised however, are few il coDpariso with
what We have had 10 past years, for peopls de-
sire to be entertained rather than instructed.
and the courses that hni three years ago, nine
lecturers, have but five this season, and others
that had 1--we, make up their entire series, OF
concerts AID readings. This i. not due 80
iargly To the fact that the public is tired OF
lecturers as many think, but because there Is
not 30 high class Of speakers 10 select FROM
for Beecher has lost much OF his former popu-
iarity; people are getting weary OF Coughs
stories which they have heard repeated 30 ire
quently Holland has withdrawn from the field ::
Curtis IS busy in the editorial chair; Bishop
simpsons health will not permit him to travel
about the country; Anna Dickinson has gone
on TO the stage and the truth may rs well be
told OF that eloquent orator, DR.. Chaplin, who
10 actually too lazy TO write a new lecture, and
managers will not take the Old ones except in
case Of an emergency. 1t is deeply regretted by
all who wish to see the lyceum preserved and
Kept up to its former standard, that there are
none coming up, who can take the pl aces of
those that have been so welcome on the plat
form and have done SO much to elevate it in
the years that are past.
GOOD READINGS
are Immensely popular. but only two readers
are advertised in the three courses, aud these
are Mss Potter and Prof Churchill, the latter
being by far the most popular one now in the
country, Mrs.. Siddons being in Australia
Readings by the score are given here during
season and the managers, follow the host, hop
ing out OF the army to find one that promise =
TO be the coming star, but ia vain.
is now at its zenith. Novelties and striking
contrasts seem to be the order OF the season in
the way Of colors in odd combin atoms and
bright shades; the pale hues having gone by,
and the decided red, blue, green, and plum
appearing. The PolOnaise is as popular 10 ey-
er, and appears in various forms and styles.
Overskirts are generally rounded in front and
but slightly drsped 1t the back. Dress skirts
are made close-6ttingtt the front and sides
tult ~ VIC OocA. oucy pockets are
still the rage and sdorn the side Of every fash.
iOnably dressed lady. Buttons for trimmings
ars still meeting with favor, being put on in
several rows on the waist, sleeves and pocket,
some making use Of = small round metal but
ton. Steel ornaments glitter on garments and
gold and silver are interviewer with fine eject
in black and white laces. Hosiery 10 plain dark
colors will be the prevailing fashion for win
ter, white being but rarely worn. Ladies' who
have green gsuEe wells that have been for = long
time lain away, - out Of style will be glad to
know they are resaining favor aud can be TAX
en- out and worn with safety.
An entire change has been brought about In
the millinery world by presenting to purchase
ers variety ofstyles and shapes, such Is will
suit the most most fastidious, and Cause them
to wonder what their choice shall be, for there
Is the high and the low soft crown. also the ug-
ly pointed crown which nobody seems to 3D.
mire though Of course few will wear them for
sake Of being odd. Very bright and Gorgeous