The Republican journal., 1877-10-25
Letter from Boston,
Correspondence of the Journal
Boston, Oct. %, lS7.

JUS so late in our New England falls, and !
fairly put to shame that saucy October
last year, which dealt us d snow storm |
ere it had left its teens. The foliage upon
the Common and public park is radiant
in its autumnal tints; flowers in the gar
dcns are as yet untouched by frost, and
the little songstcrs are lingering to catch
every ray Of hcalthful sunshine, before
they bid good bye to their northern
homes. Open cars are still upon all the
different lines Of city railroads, and give
a fine opportunity for one to enjoy the
autumn scenery of Boston's most charm
ing suburbs. What world of praise is
due the man who invented those open
cars. To be sure, there are yet few Of
Boston's blue bloods, who scOrn to raise
d finger to stop one of the comfortable
conyeyances, because the laboring people
make so great use Of them, but can we
not afford to let them nurse the scorn,
when we have an avenue whereby the
poor man and his little ones can reap the
same benefit Of fresh air and bright
scenes, for a nominal sum, that is be
slowed upon the occupants of the fash
ionable turn out Of wealth No doubt
there are many homeless, pale faced child
rem in this great city, who have stored
in memory, for a whole summers recrea-
ton, only one ride in those bright ears.
Poor little waits what untold suffering
and want there is among them.
Owing to the prolonged summer, our
winter entertainments have been much
deferred, but first among the standard
varieties to greet us is the welcome lee
ture courses. There has been much trepi-
dation existing among lecture bureaus,
owing to the great decay in the lecture
field, and no apparent prospect OF a fresh
growth Of talent i'll the future. Cough,
| Phillips, Collyer and Hale, are sure OF a
certain amount of cordality from the
| public, but agents have found it impossi
| bic to make the courses remuneratlEe or
attractive, with only that we'll preserved
stock hence IL most agreeable revolution
has taken place. More than half the
! time advertised for the approaching sea-
| SON. is to be devoted to musical entertain
ments and readings. Kellogg and Cary,
| some Of cur many talented musical organ
| iZatonS, and leading OrchcstraS, are in
Guided in the programmes Of both lecture
courses, and the sale of tickets far eN-
ceeds past years, when lectures and only
lectures made up the whole. Concerts OF
rare excellence are advertised, and with
the near approach of the great Wagner
Opera, we have surely sufficient opportu-
nifty to indulge the most Unsuitable music
loving appetites.
Oh but here's Il word for the ears of
the down east puss. Under the head of
amusements in our daiies, we see this
'Great Cat show" Thomas and Tabby,
your day has come at last; and we hope
| to see some of those well behaved Bel
fasters at the show. Wash up the babies
and tug them along; leave your work in
the cellar, shed and back yard to those
homeless telines who steal around i'll the
wee small hours, and postpone all pt0T-
puss-ed concerts until You have the over
towering satisfaction Of having appeared
in Music Hall. All prizes are to consist
of handsome pieces Of gold and silver
and are to be given without regard to-
nationality or pedigree, to the best look
| ing and best behaved cats on exhibition
We shall much enjoy giving detailed ac-
counts of the occasion, and sincerely hope
that the influence of the entertainment,
will long linger with the much abused cat
creation.
For weeks we have been breathing an
atmosphere of holiness; and prayers
many and varied, have been offered for
the increase of godliness among us. The
great National Episcopal Convention has
occupied not only the minds Of that eS-
| pecial persuasion, but the community i'll
general, and cannot fail to be productive
of much good; far more, We imagine, than
the unWhosome reign of the uncultured
Moody and Sankey.
Two marked social events have taken
place the past week, and as bit of Cos
sip will be recognized throughout New
! +I #
Marsh, daughter of Marsh, of Jordan,
Marsh & Co., and the only daughter of
S. s. Houghton of the Pavilion fame. In
points of elegance, both in Wardrobes and
style of entertainments, there WAS but
little choice, aS both names would Sug
gest unequalcd display. Perhaps more
select array of bellies and beauX might
gather on the side OF Miss Marsh; but
either can count wealth far in advance
of many Of New England's fair daughters.
silk iewelry in delicate shades, adorned
| with hand painting, is the latest novelty
| in feminine tancles.....A clothing house
| down town has spread two glarlng signs,
bearing the inscription, " Fire, Smoke,
Water Does it intend to suggest such
| horrors to the mascuines who anticipate
coat, pants and vest before the feminine
dress-maker's bills are satisfactorily set
tied 9..,~,A few mosquitoes limping around
on one foot but not much bite left.
Young people are rubbing up their tar
nished French, with Il view OF airing it
next year at the Paris Exposition. Good
excuse, too, for getting their heads to
gether.....Such trihes as carriers with
clasps set with diamonds We're to be
found in a late fashionable brides outfit.
.....Theodore Tilton is visiting Boston......
LongtelloW and Oliver Wendell Holmes
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