The Lambertville record. [volume] (Lambertville, N.J.) 1872-1968, 1879-10-29
MERCANTILE ENTERPRISE.
GENERAL INFORMATION REGARDING FALL
STYLES.


PHILADELPHIA, Oct. 25th, 10.
The general trade depression has been sud
denly lightened by the autumnal chill OF the
last few days, which decidedly indicates that
soon heavier garments will be absolute neces-
sites, and the call to meet such demands has
filled the Grand Depot with constant stream
OF visitors. 1his establishment greatly re-
sembles one of the wonderful magic creations
caused by rubbing the enchanted lamp, in the
i" Arabian Niahts stories, for the interior OF
the building is constantly undergoing magical
changes aud departments organize aud grow
into beauty in single night. The galleries
seem to spring up by charms, and are ready
to be used as exhibition rooms before one can
realize that they are in course OF construc-
ton.
The Grand Depot is not only beautiful
Bazaar, but II contains all the elements OF q
home aud combines with New York go ahead.
ativeness the Philadelphia sense Ut rest and
4househeld comfort. In the beautiful lunch
room, which overlooks the entire establish
ment, the appetites can be satisfied and
strength gained, for the seasonable delicacIes
are most invitingly prepared aud served The
reception room beneath, for resting or wait
ing, contains entertaining reading matter, and
those unsteady inclined tnd piano standing
open for their use. H
For those In hurry to get through with
buying in the various departments, the trans
fer system is great convenience, and when
all the purchases are made, the transfer wait
ing-room, which is one of the late additions
TO the Grand Depot, is a pleasant place IN
which to rest while the combined packages
are consolidated.
OF the mail order department, organized
for the service of out-of town customers, TOO
much cannot be said. Letters of information
addressed to that department are answered at
once, circulars and samples forwarded to those
who desire them, and all orders are promptly
and faithfully executed at no extra cost to the
purchaser, the price being the same to those
who order through the mail as to persons So
Letting from the stock themselves, the house
giving such out-of-town customers the bene
fit of the Judgment and knowledge of employ
ees who are perfectly familiar with all manner
of merchandise.
For this month Ia the various departments
of the Grand Depot great many odd con
ceits may be found. One fancy is for wearing
Jackets different in color and material iron
the dress. The novelties are made coat fashion
with pockets, and may be in thin cloth, fancy
velvet, embroidered cashmere or brocadec
alk, others 10 plain silks are richly beaded OF
trimmed with figured or embroidered velvet,
or satius.
A rich toilette mas u pasque anu sccohu
skirt of fine, soft Atwood material, In q
dark shade of blue, trimmed with ruby velvet
embossed in Oriental figures, with Mosaic
buttons to match. The apron trout OF skirt
and side plastrns are of shirred silk, in de.
sign and color matching the embroidered
velvet, the ground being ruby, with figures in
old gold, sere- brown and delicate blue. The
uDderskirt is of the silk trimmed round with
plaitings headed by bands of the embossed
velvet. Dresses with but one skirt Of heavy
material will be worn during the Winter, with
habit basque and kong cloak.
One Of the model Winter bonnets is larger
in size than those for Fall wear. 1t has a
protrudng border lined with gathered velvet
or satin. but no ornament inside. 1t requires
the hair to be worn low over the forehead in
smooth or crimped bandeau or velvet fringe.
1t is trimmed outside with large satin bows,
feathers, and colored velvet flowers, with a
great deal of moss and foliage.
Elegant lingerie consists of chemisettes of
point d'esprit tulle, of pnffed tule aud lace,
of enormous ruches made into strips of point
d'esprit tulle and lace edgings, large cravats,
and fichns of all style and sizes, trimmed with
laces, ribbons and flowers. These little ac-
cessories add much to the beauty and finish of
fashionable toilet l..