New-York tribune. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1866-1924, 1881-10-03
A DISPLAY OF COOPERATIVE GOWNS.
WHAT MAY III sEEN Al the ROOMS OF TIE CO.
arIEArINE nREs. AssnCATInN.

or ia T. i'lst0N N0''' l''''
Aitor an inspection of the rooms of the Coopera-
tive u css Association, in Twcuty-thrd-s this owe
ming by the stockholders, the place VIII Doe thrown
nr.n to rho public SOM, of the departments are
YET incomplete. and that which is o be- devoted
Ia tailoring Will not be open Tor several weeks.
Those 10 charge believe that when al 90 IN order
the stockholders viii bc satisfied. The building n
srf is centrally situated m street ALREADY largely
gwen up To Fps Is new. spacious aud especially
fitted up for the association. All ne ma
,hiI,ry for the speedy transaction Of business
ha. been provided such electro call bells speak
ing tubes, telephones telegraph messenger clllsand
means of shipping and delivery. Tho department
i'm which the managers take most pride is that pro-
yi@ci FOR the comfort of members, consisting ~
I,rr richly furnished reception room supplied with
reading material, and luuch-room or cafe. Another
novel and Interesting feature is circulating library
ol 10000 volumes. 10 which members may become
subscribers at a small cost.
The tir. floor as before described in THE TRlB-
UsF. Is devoted to general dry goods, including
drcs, goods, hosiery underwear, laor' ana ltlm-
mlugs notions and house furnishing goods. At one
counter gcutlcmcn's furnishing goods may be- pur-
m. Second floor is the most attractive to the
visitor being devoted to millinery. There
!, large exhibition of tine imported
and homemade costumes IN ms department
Elegant evening dresses are displayed on lay hguttS
or in wardrobcs that have gias, doors; One OF the
most o.cworihy costumes Is Worth dress com
posed of ruby vel vet, canary-roloicd SATIN ana
very pale blue satin. II has a zoUaYc waist, with
standug collar of crystal pearl and old gold braid
crystal and pearl trimming from the neck down III
Cr,1,nt to the bottom of the skirt and is trimmed
crystal and pearl fringe. The sleeves are OF null
caught up high on the shoulders ana bunch of yell
low roses and leaves Is attached 10 the cOrsage
A combination of mOiTc-aniique and white SATIN
h much admired. The 'front.' Is completely cm-
broidcred with satin, pearl and crystal beads the
cuir.ss waist * trimmed around the edge with largo
pc1rl- while the front is embroidered 20 correspond
with the front OF the skirt; bouquets OF water
lille, adorn the waist. slcrycs and one side OF the
SIX lrt. Another costume from Norths attracts at
tcutiOn. over pettCoat OF crimson velvet
fails a uolonaisc of fine English gray cloth.
he collars and cuffs trimmed with ruby velvet
Several elegant costumes of MORE antique are ar
tistically trimmed and finished with bouquets.
4 yrry conspicuous costume Is one OF invisible
olive satin, trimmed with light and dark leopard
cnop,d plush The front OF he skirt is shirrcd to
above the middle, and is draped below. The
waist and sleeves are trimmed with
plush. and fine chenille fringe COM
plctrs the trimmings. short costume COM
hines black satin and brocadrd velvet. Flowers
extend almost t. the top of the skirt, caught up in
clusters Chenille fringe is employed III The trim
ming and a bouquet Of scarlet carnations. One OF
fine most admired dancing costumes ~ delicate
rosc-colorod 81 in surah, trimmed with alternate
rufles OF surah with lace bows extending up the
front of the skirt. 1t has a basque waist cut III
points, elbow-sleeycs, and the neck trimmed with
lace Bouquets Of hyaCinths serve as adOrnmcnts.
The display on this floor of long wraps, dOlmans
and fur goods also attracts much attention.