Public ledger. [volume] (Memphis, Tenn.) 1865-1893, 1882-04-10
War MEN VIII WEAR,
Fancy shiris-TOny Might Robes
New SITS les I'm Neckwear-
Pongee Handkerchief.

Inc demand IN fancy SnlrtS thuS IA
has been unprecedented, and from tn,
large stocks and extensive assortment
il would appear that manufacturer
predicted such results. The patterns
in designs deviate but slightly from
those in the past, with the exception
Of a few trife more on the aesthetic
order Navy blue grounds in various
figures are selling surprisingly we'll
aud several of the largest houses have
been entirely cleaned out Of these
goods. Small checks and stripes are
10 greater demand than ever; gro
tesque, animal heads and Japanese
patterns, however, are taking the lead.
With hosiery it is the same old story,
stripes aud solid colors, only that more
deliberately embroidered goods are
shown in this line. Old gold, CHINA
mon brown and the more delicate
shades are the favorite in plain colors,
while hair line and wide verticle
stripes, dots large aud small, are the
most popular in fancy. Few stripes
are shown in underware this season,
and dealers say there is very little call
for them, as the beautiful shades in
plain colors are selling unusually well.
Cut undergarments in jeans, nansook
and other light material are in great
demand this season, and manufac.
turers who make a specially of
these goods are jubilant. The woven
anklet drawers introduced some years
ago have been revived and are gaining
in favor. In gentlemen's night robes
the shirt manufacturers are vieing
with one another, and the result has
placed many very handsome novelties
upon the market, among which are
several styles in navy blue grounds
with laced fronts and white bodies,
with fancy ruffled fronts made alter
the French patterns. In suspenders,
embroidered webs, in cheap as well as
finer qualities, are shown in large
variety; owls, birds, sunHowers and
lilies predominant. There will be
fewer imported goods in this market
this season, the competition in Guyot
and other French makers having cut
prices so, that importers are reluctant
70 show them to customers. Some of
handsOmest silk braces in the market
are Of American manufacture. Scarf
pins have, in view of prolonged popu.
larity of scarfs, become staple, and the
jewelry houses are showing numerous
uniqe designs. The Darwin" scarf
pin, an excellent imitation Of a mon
keys head, will be worn to large
extent. Fob chains have been intro
duced in gold plate; these and silk
will take the place of the single and
double chains worn so long. At first
it seemed that every effort to revive the
fob would be futile, but dealers are
taking to them this season, and in
consequence the market contains a
vast assortment in all sizes and grades.
Pongee handkerchiefs with fancy
borders, linen with fancy centers as
well as fancy borders, are selling in
to silk. In neckWear the
usual preparations have been made,
and manufacturers are displaying a
thousand and one shapes, each and
every one claimed to be the reigning
style. Flat scarfs have received the
same attention this season as during
the past few years, and it would surely
seem that this scarf Of universal
favor is destined to 60 on forever.
Many very pretty puff knots have been
introduced by the leading houses. and
are selling well to the finer trade.
] Judging from the extensive exhibit of
De Joinvilles and Windsors, a large
demand is anticipated, but as yet the
season for these goods has not opened.
In coloring and designs those shown
this season surpass even the msgnif
cent assortment of last year. The
dealer visiting the market will surely
crafty his every desire, and, if be
exercises proper judgment, may take
home with him a stock that will orna
Inent his city or town, besides realiz
ing good returns.