The evening telegraph. [volume] (Philadelphia [Pa.]) 1864-1918, 1867-04-03
CITY INTELLIGENCE.
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The "0PENIEG" IN SPRING MnLmERY-SoMB
ACCOUNT OF THE NEW STYLES AND PRICEs-
Ilme was when there was such an occasion in
this city as "Opening Day" But of late this
simultaneous display OF the new styles of bon.
nets tor the hrst time has been given up, and
the most we can now say is, that there is an
"opening" season, which, as far as our informa-
tlon extends, commenced on Thursday of last
week, and is still under way.
owing perhaps, to the prevailing stagnatton
IN business, there appears TO be somewhat OF
dlslnclnation on the part of people who wear
bonnets TO invest in such an article for spring
use as Will render IL necessary for them TO
make another purchase as summer approaches.
The tendency, therefore, is to a consolidation of
the customary spring and summer seasons INTO
one, and the leading dealers have made their
arrangements accordingly.
In the matter of prices, we are happy to be
able to note material reduction on those OF
last season. 1t is positive fact that decent
bonpet-using the term decent in the tech
nical sense, wherein 1T has q Specification akin
TO respectable-can be procured for the palCry
sum of eight dollars. Handsome bonnets,
technically so called, are quoted at from $40 TO
$50. And II any one is disposed to "go higher"
scarcely a fashionable establishment can be
stumbled into where a covering for the head is
not to be found on sale at from $50 TO $50.
With respect to the shapes of bonnets, their
name and their number are legion, This morn
ing we counted on single table in fashion,
able establishment no less than twenty-five
different styles, of which no two were pre-
cisely alike in outline In one respect, how
ever, there was marked similarity, on the
general prevalence OF WnlCO we leel at liberty
10 congratulate our lady readers. We refer to
the increase in the size OF the Loves" and
ducks of bonnet" the wearing of which,
during the coming season, has been decreed
by Fashion. in one of her more sober and
sensible moods In truth, q spring and
summer bonnet of this season Is almost
large enough to answer the ostensible pur-
pose for which 1t is worn-that is to say, to
cover the head of the wearer. The prevailing
shapes likewise render il absolutely necessary
to wear them on the back of the head, as well
as on the top. There is also TO be noticed in
most Of the styles a small round surface raised
slightlyabove the remainder of the fabric which
the imagination can easily elevate to the dig
In the material of the new styles, and their
colors, there appears to be nothing particularly
novel. The most artistic specimens on exhibit
tton, which are those of Partisan manufacture,
are composed OF q mixture of straw gtmps, vel
vet, silk, and lace, with straw ornaments. Some
of these are decidedly unique in construction,
and all of them are highly fashionable in
appearance. There is q marked Improvement
t In the strings as well as in other respects the
place to narrow ones of plain colors, which are
frequently edged with lace. Strings of illusion,
lace, and white Grape are also quite prevalent,
and these approach the outgoing ribbons in
width, the alleged object being to impart a full
ness to the face of the wearer.
1t is in variety and style of ornamentation
that the new styles are most sensational Pearl
drops, fringes, and other jtngling fixtures are
held IN high estimation. There are also many
novelties In flowers, fruits, and leaves; the lat
ter being particularly sought after when they
are of a bronzed autumnal tint. Maribeau
tringes and flowers are also quite popular.
They are very graceful and becoming, and eX-
pensive in proportion.
There is an endless variety in the styles of
hats the different kinds being chiefly distin-
guiShed from each other by the manner OF trim
ming. For this purpose velvet, wheat, fruits,
flowers, and laces are arranged in every con-
ceivable fashion. The different shapes can be
arranged in three general classes-those with
wlde fiat brims, which are generally of light
and plain colors; those whose closely-rolled
brims resemble the ordinary turban; and those
which are without IL brim proper, but are sur
mounted by sort of shield or supernumerary
brim, generally encircing the whole fabric,
In childrens hats. those with low round
crowns, are most prevalent,
So much for the bonnets themselves. With
respect to the Openings" Messrs. Wood &
Cary, of No. 723Chesnut street; Mad'le Keogh,
of No. 9O4 Walnut street; Aaron E. Carpenter,
OF No. 81 North Eighth street, T.. p. SILL of No.
720 Arch street; Miss e. M. Redmond, of No.
1900 Walnut street; M. Bernheim OF No. Ids
North Eighth street; the Misses Ferris, OF No.
920 Chestnut street; and Messrs. Taber & Harbert,
of No. North Fourth street, are now open.
The establishments of Thomas Morgan, Of No.
40S Arch street, and No. ~ North Fourth street;
Mrs NJ. Il. Roelois, South Broad street, below
Washington avenue; Mrs. Fling, OF No. 637
Arch street, and Weyl Il Rosenheim, of No,
726 Chestnut street, open to-day.
Tomorrow the spring trade Will be still FUR
ther inaugurated by the openings of s. d. Will
Its, of No. l37 n. Ninth street. Mrs. ii,
Wright, of No. 1877 Pine street; Mrs. NJ. Thomas
of No. 252 s. Second street; Miss Askam, of No.
15 s. Ninth street; Mrs. NJ. I. Cliff, of No. 525
South street; Mrs. NJ. A. Kinnear of Nc, ,l2OS
Chestnut street; Miss NJ. j. Kelley, of No. 70S s.
Second street; Mrs q. A, King, of No. 23O S.
Eleventh street; and the Misses O'Bryan. Of No.
llO7 Walnut street.