Sacramento daily record-union., 1883-09-25
A aEnARKABLE DISPLAY.

A person passing the Mechanics Store yes
terday afternoon or evening would have
observed an unusually large number Of the
society ladies of the city going to and coming
from the store. A reporter Of the RECORD
UNION observed this. and entered the dry
goods department to see what the attraction
was. In the rear Of the room was observed
an evergreen arch hung with applique cur.
tains. Passing through this the scene st
once recalled that it was the day Of tbs cloak,
suit and millinery openings. The frs!
object attracting attention was the large
black walnut and French plate glass case
which made its debut in the recent State
Fair, and was fully described in the RECORD
UNION at tbs time. Glancing around the
walls of the room, one side was found TO be
handsomely festooped with brocsde sstins OF
different colors, the opposite side beautifully
hung with lace curtains, with o background
Of embroidered goods, while at the rear hung
three handsome oil paintings from the brush
OF famous local artist. Many large mirrors
were placed at intervals around the room,
and the floor was covered with white canvas.
Turning attention again to the case above.
mentioned. it was found to contain the six
life-sizsd wax figures which were awarded a
premium at the late State Fair. They are
each beautifully DIR ssed with suits imported
froEn London, Berlin and PaEis. The first
figure on the side nearest the entrance to the
room bears beautiful brocade silk suit, ele-
cantly trimmed with French lacs, and the
most costly suit on exhibition. On the next
6eure il combination worsted suit
trimmed in handsome style with plaid, and
imported from Berlin. The next bears a
silk plush cloak, embroidered in silk and
trimmed with silk chenille fringe, and
is a very rich aud handsome garment.
A black satin and velvet evening dress comes
next, the entire garment being Handsomely
trimmed with beaded embroidery and French
lacs. The fifth contains walking suit,
plain color and made of jersey cloth and
trimmed with the same goods. The most
noticeable feature Of the last Is gendarme
blue plush wrap, trimmed with chenille
fringe. Around the room on frames are
many other imported suits and cloaks fo1
ladies aud children, equally IS rich and hand
some ss those described and they must be
seen to be appreciated. There are also many
suits manufactured in the establishment
which compare remarkably well with the i'm
ported ores, and gives people an opportunity
to see the difference. Infants have not been
forgotten, and around the room can 5s seen
many elegant robes for the little ores. OF this
large collection of ladies, misses and children 3
wraps and suits there is but one OF kind,
and purchasers will not find others wearing
an identical garment. These are usually i'm
ported for models for the manufacturing or
other garments. There is also on exhibition
q large selection of silk, plush. brocade, vel.
vet and wooden dress goods, and never before
baa ft1a 80 h.p an we
the wants of people in every station of life.
This is undoubtedly the finest and most ex-
tensive opening of this kind ever seen on this
coast eutside Of the metropolis, and many
ladies who saw this yesterday say that in
some respects it is superior to any ever wit
messed in San Francisco.
Ladies in the interior of the State have al
ways felt that when they desired anything
beyond an ordinary garment they were com.
PEELED to go to the Bay for it, but il any such
still remain Of that opinion they are advised
to visit this store, as the opening will be con-
tinusd to-day.
Passing reluctantly from this grand display
Of goods, the millinery opeuing is found in
the second story Of this vast establishment
Lack Of space would prevent extended de-
scription OF the large exhibition of goods,
but ldie, are informed chat they nave seen
but one portion of the opening when they
have witnessed the display in the department
just described. Here everything in the line
of headwear, from the petite bonnet to the
huge poke. is shown. and At ell prices. Ons
large case is trimmed entirely with the diff.
ferent,shades of gray artificial flowers are az
ranged in the form OF haTps, fans, cornuco-
pias. etc.; many elegant and costly ostrich
plumes and tips are beautifully arranged, and
all shows much taste 10 the arrangement of
the entirs display. In the center of hand
somely everersen.srched slcove stands a
life-sizea wax figure, dressed to represent a
bride, and with the conventional orange
blossoms and bridal vail.