in the literary part of the entertainment, not withstanding that the fair purveyor has been at considerable trouble in collecting and preparing it. And we think that if the pseudo-brogue were cast aside it would be an improvement; for when in her natural tones the lecturer tells here and there some of those humorous or affecting traits in which the character of the Irish people is best painted, the effect is at once more graphic and more pleasing. In Lover's ballads Mrs. Gibbs is delightful. She appears to have a keen perception of their warmth and sly humour, and "Norah Macrea," "St. Keven," and the "Low-backed Car," were charmingly given on each occasion of our hearing her. The views are exquisitely painted, by Mr. James; those of Glen Gariff, Cork River, and the Lakes of Killarney are absolute gems, and cannot fail, in connection with the musical part of the entertainment, to render the Hibernian Hall one of the most popular places of evening resort through the winter months we are approaching. The MUSIC HALL, Store-street, has been the scene of the last of Mr. Gough's October lectures, and seldom have we witnessed a more interesting and impressive one. Though suffering from perceptible ill health, the spirit of this earnest man seemed to raise him above the sense of physical suffering; and few who had the pleasure of hearing him will forget the fervour, the acumen of his arguments, the force and aptness of his illustrations, or the histrionic art with which he strengthened his utterance of them. His power in this particular is wonderful -now convulsing his audience with the most comic descriptions-now moving every heart with rising tears! Witness his description of the drunken man, so republican in spirit that he had not a "crown" even to his hat, who, having sat himself on the edge of a cask, had fallen in, and could not extricate himself; but kept calling out (while making ineffectual attempts to unbarrel himself) for "the rights of liberty and a free constitution;" or his whimsical comparison of one who had been fighting and had fallen in the gutter, to Dr. Johnson's definition of higgledypiggledy-"a conglomeration of heterogeneous matter." On the other hand, take his description of the fourth of July-that grand holiday (and rightly so) of the American people-when he stood idly at his house-door, and heard the sound of wind-instruments and drums, and the footfalls of a company approaching; how the music moved his spirit, and he bethought himself to join them, till some one told him it was a band of temperance men; and then how he tried to remain unmoved, and even to smile his contempt for them. But as the sun shone upon the bands of fair children, and the men and women's cheerful looks of holiday-and the warm breeze threw back the swelling sounds of their instruments, and spread forth the bright flags, and the peaceful blazon on their banners-the something that made a tear upon his cheek, and the loneliness that fell upon his spirit when the procession passed the corner of the street, and he was left alone with the burden of the conscious sin that separated him from it. It is in the actuality, the self-suffering of all describes, that the strength of Mr. Gough's presentations exists; but it is in his victory ove this suffering, that he comes forward to healing hands on others; glad if by the huma tion, the prostration of self, which his confessions impose, he can snatch one victim from the powe of this great evil, and help him to struggle an till the dead body of drunkenness falls away, and the man is lifted up from it. How pathetically be deprecates the mistake of his fellow-men in regarding the drunkard as something less ther human-nature! It is the human-nature in hi heart that drives him to recklessness, in order pay back scorn with scorn. This the secret of his sneers, his affected indifference of opini his contempt for religion and virtue; but alla time, the drunkard is cursed with the very qu ties for which the world gives him no cre and in solitude, and in the absence of ebriety, 2 recognizes the bitter contrast in himself-revan his wasted opportunities-his dissipated tale lost health and strength, and forfeited positi the past lies around him, a perfect garder d green things; he goes so far back that he se himself a child at his mother's side, and fe the soft pressure of her hand around himthe little prayer she taught him comes ba again! But these thoughts, so naturally s like a musical instrument out of tune, have sweetness in them-"a weird-sister stands be him, and her name is Memory, and she ca the jarring strings till every sound wrings soul!" But perhaps the most powerful picture in Gough's discourse was the imagined Cong of Evil in Pandemonium, for the purpose Satan's subjugating man's soul and bodyAlcohol sets forth its claims to preference. depicts its powers. It was a piece of elocu and acting never to be forgotten; and w could not but impress all who heard it with representation not more terrible than true, of devastating character of this insidious and cri producing vice. We are happy to hear that this preacher Temperance projects another series of orati in London during the present month, when trust that those of our readers who have heard him will avail themselves of the opp tunity; and help forward in their own fam and amongst the poor with whom they influence, the healthy principles he advocate and which, in the present crisis, with cho brooding in our towns and cities, and era day's police reports showing the frightful incre of domestic crime occasioned by drunkenne is becoming not merely of social, but nation interest. C. A. W. ami THE TOILET. (Specially communicated from Paris.) COSTUME FOR NOVEMBER. FIRST TOILETTE.-A gown in black lampas, brocaded with bouquets of flowers in violet-coloured velvet; the body, high to the throat, with basques trimmed with a deep violet velvet, cut in the form of leaves. The mantelet in violet velvet, very full, and rounded, trimmed with five rows of watered galon, with a very deep fringe. Mousquetaire col-velvet are what is most generally worn. Velvet riblar, and under-sleeves in Guipure de Venise. Gloves linseed colour. Bottines in watered silk, buttoned up the side. Capote in light green, covered with velvet ribbons in rosettes, and trimmed inside with white chrysanthemums. -a very inefficient resource for the bonnets of the present day-but by great pins, which are passed through the crown to the hair, or by the springs lately invented. Already, velvet and satin may be seen amongst the bonnets, and beaver; but they have not yet been adopted generally. Straw and SECOND TOILETTE.-A dress in flame-coloured poplin, with checks and satin stripes, black, and flame-coloured: corsage high. Talma cloak, in blue de France, trimmed with very narrow galon, undulating. Collar in embroidered muslin. Capote in pink terry velvet, decorated with blonde flounces and large full-blown roses. THIRD TOILETTE.-Gown in grey taffetas, with three deep flounces trimmed with feathers. Corsage open, with basques, and with ribbons crossing each other across the front. Sleeves à la d'Entragues, opened above and underneath, trimmed with English point traverses and bows of ribbon. Pelisse in green velvet, decorated with ruches in green feathers and Chantilly lace. Capote formed of rows of straw lace, and bouillons of taffetas: on the edge of the brim is placed at each side 1 bunch of lilac reine Marguerites. Strawcoloured gloves. The bonnets are more open, and smaller than ever they can scarcely be called bonnets. They are little coiffures, with a quantity of blonde, lace, flowers, and feathers, placed on the back of the head, and kept on, not by the strings, as in former times bons and straw lace are a very pretty combination, particularly with the addition of lace and flowers. The favourite colour this winter for bonnets is marron (a rich brown), marron and black, or marron and green. This colour goes with all others, and is one of the most durable. Trimmings composed of feathers are in high favour, and certainly nothing can be richer or more beautiful, particularly on velvet. The velvet trimmings, also, are charming: they are in great variety: some represent foliage, others an Etruscan pattern. Unfortunately these decorations amount to as large a sum as the dress itself, and sometimes exceed it. Jet is still worn, but less generally. The collars are very deep, and so are the turnover cuffs or sleeves worn with them. The fashion is a pretty one, but they tumble much sooner than the narrow ones. Morning collars, in linen, are embroidered; some in plumetis, and some in feston: they look very well. The winter ribbons in velvet, and satin and velvet, are very handsome. A hint to those who have white bonnets, which they wish to keep fresh put them into a band-box with a wax candle, and cover them carefully up; paste paper round the lid of the band-box. In the spring, when the bonnet is taken out, it will have preserved its colour, and the wax candle will be almost the colour of saffron. Paris, Oct. 19. THE GARDEN.-NOVEMBER. "The beech and elm have cast their leaves Few persons are so much thwarted in their pursuits and engagements as the gardener. A short time back he was rejoicing in the beautiful appearance of the plants he had propagated and tended with so much care; he has now to mourn over the shattered remains of many of them, and with all his exertions he can never restore them to anything like what they were before the stormy weather we have lately experienced. He must, nevertheless, put the best face he can on things, for the brief space of time in which his exertions will be of any use. After such a tremendous shaking and washing he may have a short respite; and the quantity of leaves blown down, many of which are green, will furnish materials to increase the heat in cucumber, melon, or other beds or pits which require it. If every horticulturist would reflect for a moment on the nature of fallen leaves, which contain not only the vegetable matter, but the earthy salts, lime, potash, &c., needed COWPER. for the next season's growth-and that, too, exactly in the proportion required by the very tree and plant from which they fall; nay, more, if they would consider that it is precisely in this way, by the decomposition of these very fallen leaves, that nature enriches the soil, year after year, in her great forests, it would scarcely be possible for such a reflecting horticulturist to allow these leaves to be swept away by every wind that blows, and finally lost altogether. A wise horticulturist will diligently collect, from week to week, the leaves that fall under each tree, and by digging them under the soil about the roots, where they will decay and enrich that soil, provide in the cheapest manner the best possible food for that tree. In certain vineyards in France, the vines are kept in the highest condition by simply burying at their roots every leaf and branch that is pruned off such vines, or that falls from them at the end of the season, Chrysanthemums should be neatly tied preparatory greater extent than is beneficial to their health; to taking in, which must not be longer delayed, therefore every chance of exposing them should be especially if they can have good house accommoda- taken advantage of. tion. In tying, do not huddle them together, but let each plant have as many sticks as it may require. They will look much better, and as they will not suffer so much from damp, they will continue in flower longer. Plenty of air and water are requisite to ensure healthy plants and good flowers. If the flower buds are thick, they should be thinned, or they will not bloom in perfection. Any young stocks not potted off should now be potted: those of the first sowing previously potted should now be shifted into 48-sized pots. They ought to be nice bushy plants at this time; if so, they will produce early flowers at a time when they will be valuable. Dahlias.-No change in the treatment of these plants can be suggested for the present, further than has been given in the last number, the latter part of which should be attended to the first fine day that offers. Pot plants should be looked to more particularly, and if removed into a somewhat sheltered situation, and water be withheld, will be more secure from frost; for being in small pots, they are more exposed to injury than if in the ground. There would be no impropriety in placing them in a spare frame, where a light mat may be thrown over them nightly: this would be better than the risk of exposing them. Carnations and Picotees.-Embrace every op and support the glasses on temporary stakes, so that there may be no check to the circulation of air. They would take no harm if left to this treatment up to Christmas, so long as the glasses be removed plants that have made but little growth may be benefited by a little more attention till fully esta at all times in fine weather. A few of the weakly blished. Ranunculuses.-We should expect that in most places the roots still remain above ground, for even light sandy soils are yet out of condition for planting, The chrysanthemum is hardy enough to live in the open air, but it requires the shelter of a wall, and portunity of drawing off the glasses; in fact, the from the lateness of its flowering, it is only the early better plan would be, in a continuation of the varieties that even in fine seasons are enabled to un-weather we have recently had, to remove the frames, fold their blossoms, against a south wall in our open borders. It is seen in its beauty only when grown in pots and under glass. Yearly plants are preferred. In the beginning of April, cuttings of last year's shoots, about three inches long, are put singly into small pots filled with soil, composed of one half bogearth or leaf-mould, and one-half pure sand. Their growth is expedited at first by gentle heat: in about a month they are found to be rooted, and are placed in a cold frame, in which they are kept till the beginning of June, when they are put in larger pots, and set out in some airy situation. About this time the tops of the plants are pinched off to make them bushy; but no more side-shoots are allowed to remain for flowering than the plants are likely to be able to support without a stake. In August they are again shifted into larger pots, filled with strong rich soil. During the whole season, the pots are frequently moved to prevent the roots from striking through, and they are never plunged. Some cultivators, in order to have a greater succession of flowers and a variety in the stature of the plants, strike cuttings at two seasons (in March and in May), and likewise propagate by layers in August. In the beginning of winter the plants are placed in a cold frame or vinery, and they are brought into a milder temperature as they are wanted. To produce large showy plaxes, a few of the chrysanthemums of the former year may be selected, and being freed from suckers, and having the mould shaken from their roots, may be repotted, and shifted repeatedly during the summer and autumn. Auriculas.-From the almost continued wet time, these plants have from necessity been covered to a Tulips.-A busy time is at hand. Take an early opportunity of looking over the cabinet of bulbs comprising the best bed, and prepare them for planting. Remove dried loose skins, also offsets that part freely. See the bulbs are sound, and replace the doubtful with healthy ones. The minutebook will now be in requisition: look it over, and correct all errors yet unattended to. If additions are to be made by purchase or exchange, it ought to have early attention. Bulbs comprising the outbeds should have similar treatment. Retain the flowering offsets, and transfer the lesser ones to the proper departinent, and be careful to correct the numbers. From the offset bed of last year draw al that have flowered, and also any that are large enough to flower next season: these also may be added to the out-beds. The first favourable time that offers let the offsets be planted: they will no bear keeping out of ground like full-grown root, which may be seen by their beginning to get soft; and when this appearance takes place and is allowed to go too far, the bulbs will perish when planted. CORRESPONDENTS. NOTICE TO CONTRIBUTORS. 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