National Republican. (Washington City (D.C.)) 1872-1888, 1879-10-24
NOOTrS OPENING.
A Rich Display of Laces, Millinery and
French Goods.

French Goods.
The thousand aud one little things about a
lady's toilet, and the rapid changes of fashion,
are matters which few mon ever thoroughly
understand. woman comprehends it all,
with the intuition which is part Of her
nature. The opening at Mr.. l.. Noot's place,
No. 9l5 Pennsylvania avenue, Yesterday
afforded an opportunity Of inspecting the
freshest styles of Paris millinery, the latest
novelties IN ribbons aud the richest patterns
in laCcs, aud many ladies availed themselves
of it. Tho goods were displayed in the most
tempting manner giving evidence of the rare
taste and long experience of Mr.. and Mrs.
Moot. The lace department is filled with the
rarest aud richest goods. Mr.. Moot makes
specialties of laces and French goods, having
facilities through bis branch office in Paris
which enable him to sell imported
goods at prices as low as domestic The AS
sortment of laces embraces everything from
complete Costumes Of the most exquisite work
to the plainest style of collars aud barbts. The
cases filled with French goods form a most at
tractivc exhibit. All the delicate art and
consummato taste for which the French are
famous have contributed to the collection of
fercd for sale by Mr.. Moot. The millinery
department in itself affords n vast field of in.
vestigation for one studying the fashions
On the First floor were noticed the most
exquisite Of all real laccs, the Point
gauzc, Point de Jena, Duchess Point de Spret,
| Chautilv, Thread Nalencienncs aud handmade
| Breton, all Of the finest Belgian manufacture,
| rich in designs and workmanship. In this
| department were also exhibited the richest
varieties in handkerchief, barbcs, collarettes,
vests, scarfs fchues, reversible shaws, Jabot
| and real lace breakfast, dress and mourning
caps for ladies, real Breton and Valcnciennes
bonncts and caps for children, pearl inlaid
tlaus, with exquisite point and thread lace
covers and band-painted devices, one case of
| real handmade Afghaus tides, table aud bu-
| rcau covers of velvet plush, and canvass en-
broidered in gold and silk in the Turkish and
| japanese style OF art and designs; next follows
| the imitation lace and madc-up goods" de-
| partmcnt on the same floor. This department
| embraces all the new fall and winter styles in
| Spanish, French thread. white thread, Valcn-
Ccnncs Breton, point braban., torchon, point
| de esprict and other varieties. An assortment
of linen, cambria aud hemstich handkerchief
in white and cOlors, likewise in silk. Ties
| bows, fchues, silk scarfs and other
Paris novelties are displayed in endless
| aud great profusOn. Ascending to tho show
| room over head, the visitor meets wonder
| full display of French handcraGt in the way
| Of bOnuets u description of which would be
useless, ull being SO lovely. They should bt
| seen in order to obtain ideas of their beauty
and rich combination. Here are also offered
| French handmade, embroidered underwear
| and lace evening dresses. No doubt the assert
| ment Of sash ribbons, consisting of brOCadet
| japanese cashmere and Turkish styles, in nj
| COlOrs, with trimming ribbons to match, is thu
| finest ever offered in this country Ladie
| will enjoy rare treat in paying n visit TO Mr.
| NOots establishment.