Memphis daily appeal. [volume] (Memphis, Tenn.) 1847-1886, 1869-10-15
O. NODE
Fall Opening at the Southern En-
p0rium of Fashion.

The event Of the season in our world Of
fashion was the tall opening Of Mrs. Hun
ter's stock of millinery and fancy goods,
which occurred yesterday. 1t WAS in
tended to have taken place some days
ago, but the sudden and severe illness Of
the estimable proprietress, caused a post
ponement.
We hardly know how to commence to
describe the scene that greeted US on vis-
iting the establishment about midday.
The crowd OF visitors which had COM
menced at an early hour in the morning,
had somewhat Stacked off. but was still
numerous, and kept Mrs. Hunter and her
accomplished lady assistants very busy.
Walkingto the rear of the establishment
we found, on a long table arranged with
exquisite taste, the various new styles of
bonnets and hats. The predominating
colors. though almos every hue was rep
resented, were blue, silver grey, maroon,
white and black, the materials being vel
vet, plush, satins, royal and uncut velvet,
etc. Persian colors predominated in the
ribbons and trimmings, which consisted
of shaded plumes, birds, butterflies and
beetles. One bonnet that attracted our
attention especially, was garnished with
a bird of paradise head and plumes, the
material being black velvet trimmed with
Spanish lace. Another of blue velvet,
trimmed with a profusion of brilliant
feathers, amid which was a beetle
with golden wings. The trimming of an
other consisted Of feather-howers, amid
which were entwined punches of purple
grapes. Still another had a beautiful
butterfly in front, surrounded with feath-
ers and feather flowers.
Near the bonnet table was a frame on
which hung an 'sArab " shawl with llama
tassels-one of the most exquisite fabrics
that we have ever seen. Mrs. Hunter has
a full line of Arabs, camel's hair and India
and other costly shawls, besides a large
stock of the cheaper articles of that sort.
Toward the entrance in the
show cases, was a beautiful dis
play of toilet articles, jewelry, etc.
Here we saw some beautiful point and
Valenciennes lace collars and sets, dis
posed most artistically, and making a
very handsome display. In the way of
ribbons, Mrs. Hunter'sstock is unequaled
in the city, either in quantity or quality.
We notice that they are much heavier and
better this season than last-the differ
ence being noticeable to even an inexpe-
Fienced person. They are mostly "Ro-
man" or cross-ribbed, and will weigh
fully a third more h the same priced
goods of last season.
Altogether, there are few establish
ments in the South that can boast of as
many attractions as Mrs. Hunters, and are
so extensive, either in the amount of
stock of millinery and other goods
on hand, orwork turned out by Mrs. Hun
ter and her assistants. We are informed
that thirty young ladies are kept con-
stantly employed in tho various depart
ments of millinery, cloak and dress
making. The latter branch of business is
especially extensive. Several bridal
trousseaus have been turned out " by
Mrs. Hunter within the past week or two
that were as fine as could have been got
ten up in Paris.
Our lady friends, who did not do so yes
terday, must not fail to go to Mrs. Hun
ter's to-day and see all the pretty things,
that we have but glanced at, for them
selves. A visit to the Southern Emporium
of Fashion will abundantly reward every
lover of the beautiful.