The Emporia weekly news. [volume] (Emporia, Kan.) 1881-1889, 1885-04-23
From Fridays Daily.
GRAND OPENING .

The national cOlors as represented by
Q large and beautiful silk flag floating
oyer the immense and well known mer-
chantile establishment Of CIV. Newman
& Co. at 157 and 159 Commercial street
to-day attracted the attention of all
passers-by. Being reminded by
it that this was the day of that firms
new departure in the way Of grand
spring opening, with a throng Of others
we paused to see what it was like. In
q short time one Is convinced Of the wis
dom of this method Of exhibiting goods.
The large amount and variety
of goods of all kinds that are
exhibited, and which many Of
those attending would otherwise
not have expected to be IN stock in our
stores, is remarkable, and very large
number of our people in the city and
country have to-day ''seen for them
selves" which number will be greatly
increased before the days exhibit is
done.
The decorations in the windows are
very handsome. In the one are fine
boots and shoes, in another choice ex-
hibit of gents furnishing goods, in
another q general display of fancy goods,
and In one-the most attractive of all
an elegant silk display. This contains
fourteen silk and satin patterns. There
is central figure in dress of pongee silk
with Egyptian lace trimming, and para
sol covered with Egyptian lace. The
entire presents q very rich appearance.
Besides this are samples of Egyptian
lace over Eatin patterns of various
shades.
On entering the south door the first
space to the left is the linen department,
with decor atIOns, consisting of fine table
SETS and fancy linens, and following this,
on the same side, are the upholstery,
wooden, dress goods and silk depart
ments. The special decorations in the
last named department are a large mum.
Der of fine colored silks, of almost every
variety.
On the opposite side of the
south room are the white
goods and notion department
and the hosiery and glove department.
In the white goods department are
very handsome embroidered suits OF ev,
cry conceivable variety.
Passing from the last named to the
carpet department up stairs the frs
thing noticed at the head Of
the stairway is a beautiful deco
ration OF fine lace curtains which
shows excellently by contrast with the
numberless patterns of carpets which
I'LL the large room. The display o
finest quality of moquet carpets, and o
Smyrna, Brussels, Mcquet and velve
rugs, Is very rich and complete Be
sides these are every grade and variety
to the cheaper carpets and mattings.
d The room to the north of the carpe
department is occupied with display
of cloaks and ladies's underwear. Il
this department are some specia
decorations of upholstered and lac
goods. a large mirror is surmountet
by elegant lamberkins and decorate,
with pair of tambOur lace curtains
: worth $35. Among tho upholstere,
goods are jute tapestries, raw silks
TurcOman stripes, brOcaded velvetl
pIushes and Turkish satins. To tn
east of this is a department contalnin
; ladies' spring wraps of the finest quail
!. ity and elegant trimmed infants an
children's wear, and q display c
parasols, including ali tn
] choicest things in Wrlght's novelties
Especially noticeable is a beautifU
cream satin psrasol with chenille trim
- ming and lace embroidery. At the doc
Q entering this department are a pair {
y Csbul and a pair of the finest Madrs
. lace curtains, which are now becomln
o very popular.
N The display IN the boot and shoe, Il
% clothing and the gents furnishing good
90 departments is general aud appropria
IN To those departments.
The office is one of the most TASTEFUL
]" decorated parts OF the store. The entil
trimming is lace goods OF various kind
aud the effect is very handsome.
The amount of business done by Il
firm giving this opening during u
past year has exceeded S250,OOO. Mn
20 teen persons are employed in the esta
lishment, and more pleasant and cou
50 teOus proprIetors or employees would
W difficult to f1nd. The success of I
90 grand opening for the season, we hoI
may be but precursor of the continu
80 success of the business during the year
This evening the store will be br
50 liantly lighted. the K P. orchestra W
% furnish excellent music, and every o
90 portunity be extended tor a plesss
90 recreation, tor all who may call.
90 goods will be sold after 7:30. T
music will continue till 0 O'Clock.
W From Saturdays Daily.
During the hours from to 8 o'clo
T. m. it was attended by large crowC
W The number of people coming and G
90 ing was immense. The departures
80 were all crowded; every part was br
o. liantlY illuminated and the music by I
90 Z. uf P. orchestra was delightful, q
W added much to the pleasure inspired
the beauty of the surroundings. Til,
50 hours were the elimination of gram
~ successful opening.
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10 ANCIENT HORSES HEAD.
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