Morning journal and courier. [volume] (New Haven [Conn.]) 1848-1894, 1886-10-07
GRAND FALL OPENING

At Bolton & Neely's Kesterday-Its
Continuation To-Day - ThrOngs Of
People.
Bolton & Neelys grand fall opening began
yesterday and continues also to-day. 1t
rivals in extent and magnifcence all former
displays. The elegance of the great show
windows, one devoted to millinery, the 9TH
er to suits and wraps, was noted by thou
sands, and the display of beautiful fabrics
and other goods was only equalled by the
rush OF fashion and beauty which kept the
immense establishment thronged to excess.
the immense stock, valued at a quarter OF a
million dollars, was all bought for cash and
at great advantage, and 1t may be said that
never was larger or finer stock offered by
this noted firm or more tempting bargains
offered in all departments suited to every
purse. A glance at the cloak, suit and fur
department revealed throng of customers.
Here an immense black bear doomed up
aloft, erect, huge and powerful, as splendid
a stuffed specimen as New Haven ever saw.
The ladies admired it and almost wanted to
hug bruin, a demonstration which, were
Bruin alive he would doubtless have been
disposed to return with compound interest,
especially if anybody meddled with the cubs
at his feet. Here were cloaks, suits, shawls
and furs of every kind and description to be
asked for. Short wraps take the cake tins
season, said the attendant, and the demand
for them and for jackets il
great Plush and frisse wraps abound,
mostly fur trimmed. The display is
indeed fine one. Then the millinery de-
partment of course claims great attention,
and it was thronged by the ladies. 1t is re-
markably fine, and e1cels in beauty, espec-
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tude of designs and styles suitable for every
pocket and purse. The changes in styles
and trimmings are marked and we'll defined,
and the new colors now are heliotrope, anne,
thyst and forget-me- not. Tufted frisse and
plush trimmings, including pineapple and
astrachan plushes, are highly seasonable.
We saw splendid wings for hats, all colors,
custom SO popular with patrons, Bolton &
Nicely offer special bargains in every
department of their immense store
for the two opening days only.
High plumage also reigns for trimmings,
ribbons in crochet edges and picot edges.
The silk and dress department looked mag
nificent with its splendid array and disposi-
came out beautifully under the vivid electric
light even in midday. The velvets display
is very elegant. Ladies will find this season
more combinations in stripes and checks in
wooden dress goods. Here also are great
special bargains-as silks worth $1.25 for 80
cents. The dress and cloak trimmings
department presents great ar
ray of beaded goods ana moss
trimmings of all colors and astrachan and
chenille trimmings of all shades. Here are
beaded vests for 500 and beaded trimmings
at $50 yard, and goods at all prices. The
glove department abounds in everything
from four to a twenty button glove, and
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shown. The hosiery, lace, handkerchief,
jewelry, perfumery, stationery and notions
departments are all crowded with attractions
and special bargains. The gents furnishing
goods department il laden with everything
the fashionable gentleman can desire and
rivals in bargains, quality and extent of
stock any store in the line in the coun-
try. The house furnishing goods depart
ment is store in itself and full of bargains
in great variety, including the lunch cloths
and doylies. Housekeepers also get all sup
plies in fannels, ginghams, checks, etc.; near
by. The ladies' and children's underwear
department is filed with all the latest and
best goods at the lowest prices.
Upstairs are the great departments where
the public find carpets and rugs of every
grade, quality and description, upholstery
goods in great array and all the fxings, and
crockery, china and glassware and kitchen
utensils and cutlery, each department large
store in itself. The great staircase is canopied
and the eye is greeted with $500 painting
on wool tapestry handsomely browning the
ascent. The whole store is finely decorated
with plants and flowers by Dickerman, the
florist. The ladies' boot and shoe depart
ment has splendid special bargains, such as
French kid boots for $500, worth 1929, and
French4woven corsets for only 50 cepts.-
This shoe department is also the largest cor
set salesroom in the country, having been
enlarged so that it is now liz feet deep -