The Cecil Whig. [volume] (Elkton, Md.) 1841-current, 1883-06-23
OUR CORRESPONDENT IN THE
QUAKER CITY.

EMILE lola AND THE BON MARCHE-A
GREAT AMERICAN RIvAL-A UNIVERSAL
WANT SUPPLIED AT wANAMAKER's-
GOODS AND GOSSIP LA MODE.
Rapid transit is an agent prolific of
many things! Just ninety minutes from
New York to Philadelphia. Quick work.
Half an hour later was seated in the
cosy drawing-room of mine host and
hostess Of the Philadelphia Times. The
Times, by the bye, is special institution
of this honored city. A perfect struc-
ture, nobly planned, corps of editors,
who would do credit to any country-a
coterie of bright spirits, whose Journal
is.ic labors have rendered this indepen-
dent organ power in all circles.
Speaking from literary Standpoint,
reminds me to mention en- PEASANT, that
Zolas commercial novel (Petersons, pub
lishers) has struck the keynote of popu-
lar favor. Previous efforts of this pow
erful author, perhaps because of certain
unorthodox proclivities, have fallen fiat,
but this is go. Yet is it an undisguised
fact this, his inimitable portraitures of
the Bonheur des Danes might have been
drawn from Wannamaker's grand OPEN
ing of midsummer styles. The triumph
is the subtlest thing imaginable! hun
bred lines of goods each and all arranged
with a view to scenic effects, each section
and department atttrucurally and Or
ganically sufficient unto itself, yet
seemingly indispensable appendice to the
wonderful perfect whole-a problemati-
cal result, which is like unto nothing else
sin heaven or earth, or the waters under
the EARTH" a towering splendor of fam
cies and fabrics indescribable.
One finds everything in the line Of ma
terials from the softest null to the rich
est silks and velvets.
CACHEMIRE MARGUERITE.
Genoa, always famous for it's vclvets,
has produced silk called the Cashmere
Marguerite, which, according to Demo-
rests Monthly Magazine, standard au-
thority on such points, is taking prece-
dence of foreign brands. 1t is of me-
dunn weight, with beautiful finish and
durable color and does not crack or grow
gray with wear. 1t is immensely popu-
lar in Europe, and cannot fail to supply
a want long felt in this country in secur-
ing good and handsome grade of goods
at reasonable price.
The Nonpareil Velveteens introduced
last year have, according to the Bon Ton
become a standard fabric of fashion in
Paris as well as in America. They are
being unanimously adopted by Mr.. Wan
amakers buyers for seaside wear, made
up stylishly, the quality at 50 per yard is
equal to the best imported fabrics at $40.
The fibre, though soft and supple, is
strong as iron. The broche fabric of this
brand is one of the seasons novelties,
and comes in all the fine and fashionable
shades. The velvet figure is woven in,
not stamped, and their beauty continues
to the end. The genuine article has the
word s.Nonpareil" stamped ON every
yard, so that no mistake need occur in
the ordering-even without sample.
BEAUTIFUL TOILETTEs.
Concerning styles on display, must
say that irrespective symmetry of all
garments is in measure perfect. The
imported designs are, Of course, ex-
uuisite. No one will deny that Paris
leads the fashions of the world; yet
many of the rare toilettes which grace
the far-famed fetes of Philadelphia,
Washington and the watering places are
worn by lovely patrons of the Grand
Depot, and are especially designed and
executed by Wanamaker's modistes.
With view to convenience and econ
omy they keep on hand hundreds of suits
of every class for every possible occasion,
and it would seem as if the prices asked
barely cover the cost of material used in
making, which is always excellent of its
kind, and the sewing is neatly and taste
fully executed, as are all garments made
by this house. Only an accurate meas
ure is required in fitting out purchasers
from distance, and they are always
ready to furnish estimates and sample
fabrics, and give gratuitous information
concerning styles, whether parties pur-
chase or not.
Such consideration on the part of a
dealer possessing the unlimited facilities
of Mr.. Wanamaker is real benefaction.
A potent and powerful lever in the
forces brought to bear, is the fact set
: forth in the preface of the comprehen-
sive catalogue of goods and prices sent
on application to out-of-town purchasers
that goods will be exchanged, or money
refunded, if upon inspection they should
prove unsatisfactory.
The obvious fairness of this PROPOSE
ton and the conscientious scrupulous-
ness with which it is adhered to in all
casee, has taken the public enmasse by
storm. a path thus paved with palpa-
BILE and undertaking justice becomes
plain between dealer and purchaser. Pa
tron and provisionaire inevitably become
friends. 1t is the transatlantic transac-
ton re-enacted under the vaulted arch
ways of it's great American rival. The
romance of Mouret and the fair Demise
retold with some noteworthy additions,
and judicious seasoning of Quaker SEN
timents-a la mode.
What wonder that Mr.. Wanamaker
gathers his patrons from every town and
hamlet throughout the country. His
method of manipulating buyers has
surely and steadily brought far-iying
States and Territories into the arena of
the home trade, and with satisfying re-
suits.
Other firms, too, are famous for their
original conception and the mertorious
emphasis with which certain mammoth
enterprises are executed. Sharpless Il
Sons-an old and honored house-have,
this year, instituted novel method of
advertising goods specially adapted to
meet each seasons necessities.
In the Spring they announced bargain
sales, not only of the standard goods, but
of novelties as well, in every department
throughout the immense establishment,
Millinery, Dry Goods, Fancy Goods,
Black and Colored Silks, Upholstery, and
other inclusive lines, the list containing