The Pacific commercial advertiser. [volume] (Honolulu, Hawaiian Islands) 1856-1888, 1883-01-06
DRY GOODS. LACEs. and SILKS.


There never has been a season in Homo
lulu when the leading Dry Goods stores
nave been filled with so beautiful a stock of
goods rs now; and amongst those who have
furnished their establishments with first
class goods Messrs. EHLERS & Co.. are con-
spicuOus. There does not seem to be any
thing lacking in their list. A silk dress is
always acceptable and appropriate, and.
they can supply the material for one in
almost any color and quality. We can only
make mention of the fact, our descriptive
powers on the subject of silk being nothing
as compared to our appreciation of it's
beauty when being worn. Then we know
all about it; but we beg of the ladies to eX-
ercise their own taste in the selection of the
material, merely indicating to them where
they can find that which will suit them.
With silks go laces; and, in Iaces, we are
of the opinion that Messrs. Ehlers & Co. are
pre-eminent. One long centr1 counter is
covered with pretty and tasteful articles for
wear made of an infinite variety of patterns
of lace, the creamy folds interviewer in eIe-
CANT designs for an elegant purpose, that of
lending an additional charm to the already
beautiful. There are some specimens Of
Spanish lace that are very beautiful, and
other kinds whose lightness, strength and
exquisite finish will cause them to be
cherished by whoever becomes their owner
as heirlooms. On the wall at the rear of
the store are curtains, and coverlets woven
of lace and almost too nice for the purpose,
but that is n question that we leave to be
decided by those whose tastes are not con-
trolIed by their purses. The French en-
broidery sets wherewith to trim LOUNGES
- o-F,,n,arf .IaIioofa nnuaIins aud nfhar
light goods, will excite the admiration of all
who examine them, and are unsurpassed
specimens of machine woven trimmings.
Those whose tastes are aesthetically inclined
and whose are not twill surely admire
some superb fichus in colors embroidered
on net and decorated with a knot of ideal
flowers. We thought of a dozen of our lady
friends any one of whom would look charm
ing in one of these pretty things, and we
hope that they may all be able to, at least,
look at the elegant articles. There are some
embroidered velvets displayed here that are
as rich and beautiful as it is possible for
these goods to be made, and fit for an en-
press to wear. Near at hand is a totally
different class of goods-men's underwear.
Amongst these are e~ardinal-red silk socks
that make one regret the necessity of wear
ing any shoes at all; "braces," silk, hand
painted and embroidered so as to make
them works of art, and all other articles
calculated to make man feel like turning
himself inside out when wearing them, that
they may be seen. But these goods, rs we'll
as some of the delicately fashioned and
elegantly trimmed articles worn by the
ladies, are worn to satisfy a fastidions taste
and not for exhibition-necessarily. Those
who hold to the opinion that a suitable COS
tune should be worn on all occasions, will
find at Messrs. Ehlers & Co.'s the material
for beautiful bathing suits, and costumes
adapted to the croquet and Iawn-tennis
ground. Yachting costumes are always
pretty. and the soft, warm materials shown
here are just too lovely for anything. AS
for gloves, there are all the finest and best
qualities and makes, of as many buttons as
can be worn. The present styles of these
indispensable adjunets to a lady's wardrobe
are now made as elegant as possible. OF
beautiful fit and finish, M in all colois and
shades, they present a tempting array. We