Buchanan County bulletin. [volume] (Independence, Iowa) 1869-1891, 1874-10-16

ocean of eternity. But moralizing
seems quite out of place in such a
goodly company. This great kalei-
doscope has its gay, as well as its
grave side. Elegant fabrics, choice
fruits and flowers, wonderful inven-
tions to tighten labor, everything to
please the most fastidious taste, the
sweetest music, the finest pictures
are here. Truly men have sought
out many inventions. Laughter and
tears dwell under the same roof.
The bridal gift and the last home
prepared for us, are side by side.
Our immortal is not at rest. Let us
leave the work of mems hands for a
moment and feast our eyes on ma
lures jewels. Tuberoses, lilies,
pansies, rosebuds, gcraniums, all
our old favorites are here, and many
stately strangers with foreign airs
and the dignity of travel upon them.
Clinging vines are plenty, some of
them quite animated and even talka-
tive, but all are dependent, dewy and
verdant.
The Floral Hall is a most delight
full place in which to while away an
hour. In the morning when the air
is fresh, and the crowd not yet col
lectcd is the most desirable time.
THE CENTRAL HALL.
Here are all things useful and orna-
mental; dainty slippers, exquisite
gloves, nodding plumes, ribbons,
sashes, flowers, tidal wave of silken
fabrics has rolled in upon us. We
have this useful material in all styles
of preparation, from the tiny cocoon
to the shining thread, then the softly
flowing drapery fit to adorn the fair
est in the land. The stands of the
various silk companies are well
worth visiting.
DRY GOODS.
Among the many marvels of beau
ty gathered around us, the very at
tractive display of rare fabrics by
Chas. Gossage & Co., of Chicago,
deserves more than a passing notice.
An elegant little architectural affair
with arched roof, neat cornicc, and
enclosed with plate glass, protects
that beautiful and costly collection
from the rude touch of the crowd
There was no one in charge of the
little palace, so we took our own OBJ
servations which may interest the
'ladyes fair Foremost in the
ranks we find a polonaise of black
Lyons velvet, literally loaded with
embroidery, one Of the most elegant
garments ever brought to this city.
This one with its companions, four
in number, are from the famous cs-
adjustment Of Worth, at Paris.
Their shape and workmanship are as
near perfection as our present intel
ligence can imagine. These lovely
articles are valued at 1875 to $500.
Who will be the fortunate possessor?
A costume Of English waterproof
had many admirers. This is known
as "Keating's combination costume"
and the exclusive right to manufac-
ture is held by this firm, the garment
being designed and patented by Mr..
Heating, the obliging superintendent
Of their suit department, 1t is a
house robe, street dress, overgarment
for stormy weather, or pslonaise. 1t
has a large circular cape, and very
sensible and convenient hood and
wrap combined. Altogether it is
one of the most practical common
sense garments ever placed before
the public. The price is s25 to $35.
A costume Of
NAVY BLUE SILK AND VELVET
is shown, shirred velvet front, broad
bands of rich velvet placed diagon-
ally across the side widths, finished
at either end by buckles of cut steel
of the most elaborate workmanship.
A postillion waist with velvet sleeves
completes this elegant garment,
which can be obtained for $3.50.
Another is of the same material in
the new shade known as
.DREGS OF WINE.
A double box plated fiouncc Of vel
vet, half a yard deep, crosses the
side and back widths, shlrred 'front.'
of the silk. Position waist with
SHRED back; quite new and very
stylish.
Time would fail me to tell of the
evening dresses, languid, and droop-
ing, with their wealth of needle
wrought roses, lilies, and trailing
vines. They bring before me Wis
ion. Of subducd lights, soft carpets,
heavy draperies, ''fair women and
brave men," and the sweet strains Of
"BIuc Danube" floating Oh perti,med
air.
TIE LACES