Litchfield enquirer., 1879-05-15
From Bridgeport Standard.l W. B. Hall & Co.

The pubic journalist who notes the progress | and extension of the trade of 6 city deems 1t
 duty to bring before the notice of the people
 the claims of every firm which manifests de-
 sire to cater for the public taste, and is more-
 over conspicuous for spirit of enterprise, and
 in their exertions in their particular line, ex- | hibit unmlstakable evidences of business talent
 and complete knowledge of the peculiarities
 of the trade to which they devote their time
 and attention. Influenced by the reasons just
 set forth we desire to call attention to the suc- | cessful firm of Messrs. W. B. Hall & Co.,, who
 commenced last September to introduce class of goods to our citizens that should prevent the
 necessity of their spending so much time and
 expense in shopping in New York. This firm
 seem to have left no stone unturned to secure
 all the advantages offered by metropolitan
 establishment. Their show rooms, 40 by 90 | feet, present cheerful and pleasing appear l ance, and what is matter of some considera- l tion, they have abundant light and ventilation, | while their six tastefully dressed show win | dows are the admiration of all visitors. Their
 business has been steadily increasing until it
 has been found necessary to enlarge their accom- l modations for the vast assortment of merchant
 dize now being displayed by them. At their | spring opening, which commenced Tuesday,
 we observed very large space allotted to
 Mourning goods and Black Cashmeres Their 1 Silk department demands special attention,
 and the firm claim great advantages in these | goods. Their collection of Black Silks includes I most of the reliable makes, while the assort-
 ments of Moire Antiques, Watered and Dam-
 masse Silks; Striped Satns and trimming
 silks is very complete. We observe in the
 Dress Silks a tendency toward increasing 1 brightness Ill color, as also many Garnets, Blu
 ish Greens, Old Gold, Olives and Plum shades
 This firm are also introducing new make of | American Silks which promise gteat durabili- | ty and are of much better finish than most American Silks; In Summer Silks we noticed
 small checks, hair line stripes, novel chene ef- | fleets, colors in Plumb Brown, Garnet Olive | and the lighter wine shades. Marked changes appear in Grenadines We found deep Gar
 nets, Light Blue; and new Cause foundations
 with lowered stripes The department for
 silk and wool fabrics is very attractive. Prom
 inent among the various styles displayed are
 the Illuminated Cloths, Indla Cancels Hair Goods Grey Goods f1ecked by threads of dark | CT tone, indstinct cheks, narrow stripes and pin-h head checks Satines are quite desirable, but stripes are quite the leading feature. JaCo- | nets. and Organdies are exceptionally pretty, | and many bold designs as also many styles cov-
 cred closely with small flowers ever noticeable. | The display of American Dress Goods is large. 1 The sections for French Prints, Scotch Cling | hams, MOmie ClothS, are all stocked with | choice effects. The variety of Buttons and | the novelty in design is very great. The Hos | iery and Corset departments are qery complete, | md we noticed the section for Ladies Under
 wear was crowded with goods for women and | children exclusively. An excellent feature of | the Underwear and Corset department is it's
 retired position, and We observed was attended l by ladies who are great favOrites with purChas- CTS. In the beautiful center section the Gloves, | Laces, Ribbons Ruchings and the many at- l tractive things so dear to womans heart are
 shown. We noticed many soft tones of wood
 brown, mode and cream shades in the vast va-
 riety of Kids in 3, 4, 5, and G. buttons, also
 hosts of Lisle Thread and Silk Gloves and Fan- ay Mitts. On another coZy round counter the
 Parasols and the Sun Umbrellas are shown.
 AS the assortment must necessarially be new,
 ladies will find this an attractive place. In the Mantle and Suit Room one is puzzled which
 to admire most, the excellence of material,
 beauty of style, or artistic skill in making up.
 Mothers who have their hands full of of house.
 hold duties will appreciate the advantage of aaf ,,4--.-i 4i---4ass7o suits for boys and girls that are displayed in this room. Our space forbids mention of the loads of Fringes, Passen-
 cnteries, Bands, Arbabesques, Grecian and
 Fancy Trimmings Hamburgs and Embroider-
 ies. We should not forget to mention the Up- holstry and Oil Cloth departments, where are shown Raw Silks, Cretonnes Cotelines Broca- tels, Window Shades, Curtain Fixtures, Corn- ices, Rugs, Mats, &c., &c. Our citizens may
 we'll take pride in having such an establish ment in our city. Strangers visiting our place often speak of the tastefully dressed windows
 which are under the management of Mir. w.
 H, Sanburn. In conclusion we feel warranted
 in calling the attention of our readers to the
 excellent taste shown throughout ali the de- partments of the establishment, and to the un-
 ostentatious manner in which thelr business is carried on. We predict prosperous career
 for the house of w. B. Hall & Co.