The Cecil Whig. [volume] (Elkton, Md.) 1841-current, 1879-11-08
WONDERFUL PALACE OF FASHION
Winter Styles, and Where to Find Them

One can easily imagine an ordinary-sized
home set down in the middle of four acres
of ground and the surrounding space which
will be left for grassy lawn, perfumed flow
ers and even fruit trees, but it is not so easy
to fancy one sees over four acres of dry and
fancy goods, all under one roof and con-
Quoted by one man.
"What do they keep to sell at the Grand
Depot 2" is aquestion often asked by strang
ers who visit Philadelphia. 1t is far easier
to give a list of articles not to be found in
that American Bon IHdrcIe than it is to emu
Inerate the contents of the forty distinct de
partments now in full action indeed, the
bare mention of their numbers and some of
the goods to be found on the counters re-
quires three columns of space in the city
papers.
An outlook from the windows of the res
taurant gallery will give one fair view of
the beautiful and artistic interior of the Bee
Hive, as the Grand Depot has been justly
named, and a busy place it is. No drones
are allowed under its roof; all are workers
HClc blstlHS HtVcl iuSG, glow
idle, where the creed is "good pay for good
work"
Will you sit in the restaurant window
awhile and as we eat the delicious oysters
and savory croquettes we will point out
few of the departments which now deserve
special mention, as thair season is in full
force.
You want 4 complete outfit? Well, then,
you should first select your underwear, and
be sure that your corsets fit well, for upon
such trifles the elegance Of a wardrobe de-
ponds. For these items so directly to your
left as you pass down the steps from the
Chestnut street entrance, and in Depart
ment Y, No. 81, you will find every thing
in that line you desire. Your gloves can be
bought on the same side near by in n n,
No. IS, where ali of the best makes are kept,
including the Foster, Alexandra and Jupla.
The Foster glove is something new; it is of
the best kid, fits exquisitsly, and is fastened
by buttons, with lace or braid instead of
the usual button-holes.
Stockings and merino underwear They
are all directly opposite it. No. II is the
department, and a little further on you see
X or No. 13, where all manner of shawls
are displayed, including the very cheapest,
medium priced, and the NEST expensive
novelties in cames' hair cashmeres, costing
from 500 to $1,000. Surely you can be
pleased when selecting from such n large
and varied assortment.
I n iS Ia1-otn cd to
tunes, cloaks and wraps, and this Salon."
Mr.. Wanamaher says, is "the leading part |
of the business" Here may be found ready
made cloaks and costumes of all kinds, |
prices, and sizes, from plain wrappers and |
walking suits to full-dress reception robes, |
visiting costumes and evening dresses If
nothing in stock suits you, remember ad-
joining this department are the dress-mak-
ing and fitting rooms where your measures |
can be taken and your suit made. From |
the pattern counter near by you can select |
your style, and any order you may choose
to give will be promptly and faithfully exc
Gnted.
But where can you get the materials? |
Just around that counter II front. In a
No. you can select from every grade, color I
and price of silk, satin and velvet, either in
standard goods or exquisite novelties
There are plain and figured fabrics, bro
cades and embossed goods, in every variety.
In cheaper dress material, silk and wool or
all wool, one can select from most elegant
and varied stock, vi ere the goods range
from twenty-five cents to S. Il yard. As in
every other department, you can here regu-
late your purchases by the state of your
finances.
And now, when you have made your Sc
lections of fabrics, you will pass on to II,
No. 10, and buy supply of cuffs, collars,
laces, ruches and ties, for no toilette is COM
plcte without these charming little Access
series, and the prices asked for these things
are so low as to warrant everybody to have
them.
And now to crown all, you should visit
the Thirteenth street gallery and try on
some of the charming bonnets for which
the Grand Depot is justly noted. In this
department, No. 81. you can select your
bonnet and the trimmings and have it trim
med in any manner you may find becoming |
if you cannot be pleased with any hat in |
stock. Thus your costume will be complete |
in each and every detail, all under the one
roof of the Grand Depot. L.
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