The evening telegraph. [volume] (Philadelphia [Pa.]) 1864-1918, 1867-10-03
Messrs. Proctor & Co.'s Great Opening
OF Paris and London CIOaEs and
Ladies' Walking suits.

AaOleS' waking SUITS
The most venerable resident will hardly remember
gayer day In Phadeiphia than Chestnut street pre-.
sentcd yesterday, especially in its central part
where the beauty and fashion Of our city were at.
racted TO assist at the grand Exposition of fashion
able garments for Ladies' by Messrs. J. w. Proctor
q Co. The Fall "opening which had been an.
nounoed to take place at this elegant Emporium Of
Fashion created ns profound "a sensation among the
ladies Of Philadelphia the arrival OF Sheridan ex.
cited among our politicians; and their enthusiasm.
though differently expressed less earnest
and Apprecative From early hour until late in
the afternoon the surgug throng, pAssing In crcu-
lating through, and emerging from the splendid
salesrooms OF this establishment at No. 92O Chestnut
street, kept up such continuous OF busy
life as we have rarely witnessed. The visitors,
IN the main room alone, for several hours
during the day, could not have averaged less
thsn from Hfty hundred and Htty hand
somely dressed ladies. From retired nook, where,
in company with Of the proprletors the writer
Ook his observations the eect perfect spectacle
"a sort of Kaleidoscope panorama, in which there
,sas a mastery intermingllnR Of fair women, and
70 and there n brave man, with magnificent gar
~ and splendid specimens of materials from
h9 make them; busy attendants engaged tu
It explanations to interested listeners, with
bevy of Beauties lavishing their alteration
the Duchess Of Wellington the Princess of
or the Empress Eugenie e. C. garments bear
~, IJe popular names) aud In the adjacent fitting
departments that are mlrrOred and upholstered
la degree of taste and elegance that we have
seen BurpaSSed) lhuleS, young mluulc-hBeut
.., ono well advanced In life, as diverse In their
Serences in their ages, In raptures over
yhe novelties" Eyquiste' "BeautifulW
II. Perfectly swestW "Chsrming!" "How very
btylishP oh, isn't that lovelyP "There, isn't that
legant'" Il never anything hRndsomep
My dear, you're crazy" and a hundred other
nilar exclamations, mingled with the measured
pes OF polite clerks and the oeaseless rustling oil
.NS5As and satins.
AtOgether it was the grandest and most successful
exhibition of fashionable garments for ladies' wear
ever made IN Philadelphia
description of the various garments exhl-
lted could only be successful illustrated Journal
nd we shall therefore not attempt 1t, beyond brief
luslOn TO some few OF the chief attractions In the
opening, and the materials from which they
Snade.
among the most elegant, and we think they will be
among the most popular novelties OF the season. are
the rlchsus of AstrRchan-not imitation. but the
real skin OF the animal. They were exhibited In
white, grey, aud black, aud made up in full suits
embracing coaks, mutfs cuffs, collars, and capes.
In rich cloth goods aud velvets the display was
prlncely The two colors that will be most in vogue
during the beautiful shade Of violet and
the new color called the Bismark-a rich golden
brown. In the former Of these shades gored wooen
velvet Sncque, richly trimmed with satin and
studded with jets, universally admired and the
same may he said OF a Bismark of like material and
similarly trimmed One Of the most unique garments
the lCugenie" cloak. was exhibited various
materials, and In its construction Is gored scaloped
at the sides with prominent points at the front and
back. "Mare Louise cloak in the display, made Of
rich velvet beaver, and exhibited In various coors
also ELECTED a marked attention. and resulted in
numerous "orders." very graceful cloak made Of
wine-colored velours, richly trimmed, entitled the
LADY Wellington" seemed to be special favorlte
with ladies of more subdued taste. The "CoIleen
Bawn" is pretty protege of Mr. Proctor. and will
undoubtedly of the most popular cloakS of the
season. The display was also enriched by splendid
line of velvet paletots, trimmed with crochet OF
cut beads and graceful style of garment entitled
the st. Marc, made of velvet, and trimmed with
heavy fringe OF sewing silk, with crochet heading
richly Ornamented with beads; though for elegance
and comfort there nothing more striking than
their new "Walrussia," splendid velvet, trimmed
In silver fox. The Duchess of Sutherland" has a
wide sleeve, Overhanging underseeve OF the same
material, presenting an appearance at once graceful
and stylish. There was also exhibited an elegant
assortment Of Circulars in velvets richly trimmed In
lace and crochet work.
But it must be forgotten that the Dress Making
Department of this house is feature of surprising
Importance to the ladies of our city-a great conve-
nence In fact, where they can have their orders at
tended TO with instantaneous promptness, instead OF
being subjected to the usual delays at this busy sea-
son of the year.
Messrs Proctor g. Co.'s display In this department
won for them golden opinions, their ready-made
walking suits were altogether such specimens OF
beauty and elegance as have never before been pre-
sented to the American public. -.fehy to particular
ize, we would notice among the Walking suits dis
played Lavender Irish Poplln, elegantly trimmed
Or recherche garment 1t has never been our privilege
10 examine Much praise also bestowed upon
green Ottoman Velours walKing suit of similar de-
sign A mRzarine blue Irish Poplin, trimmed in silk
velvet match also attractive feature in this
department. The Golden Pheasant" a suit
made of very and beautiful material decidedly
Indian In its hues and fabric, and was pronounced
"superb" at least one hundred times. spangled
Valencia also greatly admired as a suitable dress
for ladies semi-mourning and In the category
we may mention o black Irish Popln trimmed with
purple OF a very dark neW shade. The Rainbow
novelty.
Passing from the Ready Made Departments to the
repositories piece goods, everybody Rstonished
at the magnificent assortment OF Black Stks-un-
questionaby the most elegant stock ever offered in
Philadelphia-the celebrated makes of Bonnet and
alinnet being largely In the ascendant, while In all
the woouen fabrics, and velvets, and fashionable
trimmings OF every description the assortment was
most complete,
Altogether, this Dress-Making Department, afford
dresses TO order wtthop any delay, is feature for
which Messrs Proctor & Co. deserve the substantial
thanks of our wives and daughters.
In LADIES FURs for which this house Is one OF
the most celebrated In the country they display a
splendid of all such as are indigenous to
this country and that are in most popular request
monk, Siberian squirrel, fitch, ermine. and chinchla
while In the more costly Russian and Hudson Bay
sAbes their stock Will be equally complete In time for
cold weather. Their sets in the former OF these VIII
range from e5O eOOO per Set and in the latter from
500 10 $500 per set AS they defer making up these
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