The Dallas daily herald. [volume] (Dallas, Tex.) 1873-1887, 1880-10-15

Yesterday Mr. A. A. Pearson, had bis mag,
nidcent reception, for his friends, and,
under thonow style, For here were the wine s
sour and sweet, the champagne, etc, otc all
spread for visitors who wished to partalo.
Pearson is the great original in all these new
features, having been tho first to start tho
custom Of show w,uaows, Of openings, of
music etc.
Walking through the establishment and
making his way through tho crowds Of Gus.
toners, the reporter came to the dress de-
pmtment and Wholesale millinery, second
Afor. Here were suits Of every doscrip-
tita, silks and satins, as we'll as the moro
modest and Inexpensive suits. One of the
tirst'class especially struck the eye, it was of
bronze green silk, pested front, with large
handsome cords to match, polka dot paletot
lined with cardinal satin. 1t was elegance
itself. Near by WAS Il walking suit, In navy
blue, it was Of broeaded satin gros-grain silk,
beautifully trimmed with heavy passementere
handsome cords, reddngote style, double
breasted and lined with rich cardinal satin.
Passing along, the reporter found himself
in tho midst Ul the hat and bonnet depart.
mont, aud here was every style and hue.
There was one Just suited for full-laced
blonde; it was Of lustrlous green, plush
trimmed, cashmere beads, shaded with old cold
plume, with ribbons to match and handsome
chenille flower. Near by was its neighbo-
that would have made happy brunette with
almost any contour of face, it was a split
bird cap, ducks breast, color the shade of
gems darms'. 1t was Just one of the cutest
little specimens that ever hung on rack or
crowned a lovely head with jet black ewes
and raven hair. There we're others in
black cloth Of gold trimmed in chenille scarf,
old gold ornaments and ono in cream plush,
trimmed in msuye color, broCsded sstin
with rich cream plume; this was daisy
truly. Elsewhere like Brazilian birds on
,reos, were bats caps and bonuots, wool felt,
fur felt and beaver Of Paris, gothic, empress,
Nilsson, cottage, cxQuestrenno and
scores Of other varieties la an.
another room were elegant dolmans
Berlin make, a la Louise, epAuleltes shout
ders u Ia grenadier, trimmed with iet and
rich black fringe, and varying from SIS &c
$50. Uloaks, Of all styles, ranged from ST. 10
to S36
Then passing through rows of boxes Of
straw, felt and beaver hats and caps and bon.
nets, and elegant French flower displays, VIZ
, reached another department where was to BE-
found every article that q lady requires in
the makeup of dreSs-so far as we know
such ss fine zephyr shawls and sacks, suitable
for opera, ETC., exquisite Derbys for street
ribbons, hosiery, ruchings, an infnitudo O.
neckties that We'd in the gorgeousness of col
oring with rainbow hues, underwear of ever,
required sort-we believe.
Pesrson is live business man, AWAY
entirely posted in everything pertaining
to his department, and always oour-
teous and liberal, Ably assisted BY Mrs
Pearson, who is invariably amiable t
every customer and with exceeding taste anC
knowledge of their wants and what bes. be
comes them, il is no wonder that 7l2 Elm
81. has become tho great popular resort fol
ladies who desire 10 see the latest STYLES O
: dress goods and general habiliments ant
when Mr.. and Mrs. Pearson tax,
care to see that no one in the market
should undersell them or surpsss them il
the selection of excellent stocks, Go and see
D them and they will be delighted to see yor
. and price you their goods, although you Dc
/ not buy the smallest article.
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