Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1888-05-30

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BRILLIANT DISPLAY OF SUMNER GOODS.
The APPRECIArIvE THRoNG THIS
| RNING
THE OPENING" CONTINUED TOMORROW
"a ! 81 F; ::
OF THE OCCASION.
As the Republican had it in its report of the 2oth
| instant 90 it may be said Of this mornings visits
"one could not be q visitor to the Palsis Royal
without feeling the Opening Q popular success.
The remarks Of the visitors, the vim and energy Of
those In authority and the good nature and brightness
OF the somewhat overtaxed sales girls all proclaimed
it"
THE MEMS DEPARTMENT.
The men have been better cared for than the ladies'
since the department is close to the door, and their
Souvenirs Of the Opening" many and generous.
Gentlemen will appreciate the following practical
hints: You the soc. Scarfs for 37c piece
during the Opening" The surprise is how they can
be sold for Soc. much less &c. for you will in the
window Fish, Clark Flaggs FLEXIBLE knot scars and
also their bows the Fourth Hand Scarfsin hun
dred two other shapes of Knot scar and
also the Washing India Silk Windsor scarfs of Fisk.
Clark Flseg and all at SIC. during the Opening
These were the scars that being sold by dozens
in fact as fast as the young could wrap them.
AND THE UNDERWEAR Certainly the soc gar
ments superior for the money shown by the silk
suit every one and the variety There the improved
shape Jean Drawers 1t Soc. the English Babriggan
Undershrts at Soc. the colored Merino Underwear
&c. the Gauze and Gossamer- eight Under Garments
at Soc During the Opening" the price is Acc for
this underwear. 2oC. SOCKS SELL FOR 2lc., and
you may choose from the plain English Balbrgxan
Socks, the All-onecolor Socks with white toes and
heels. the fancy stripes from those stamped
Fast Black and which. of course. all black The
quantities sold are indicative Of their worth. THE
wera m Iard u,anA I,1sx
imsgine warranted all-linen Cuffs for 1Sc pair and
Collars for lie each. Such prices prevail during the
Opening" THE "PALAIS ROYAL" DRESS SHIRT
is chestnut" in of the word for most peo-
pie know of it and for eleven years wondered how
1t can be sold at S5c The Opening price being 7ec
those who habitually this shirt should know it.
BUSY MORNING FOR UMBRELLAS.
The Palais Royal has the credit Of introducing the
Gloria" Cloth Umbrellas to Washington; made Of silk
and wool They have the appearance of all silk with
three times its durability
The large sizes at 81 rs reduced for the opening
to 81 So those with gold and sterling silver tops from
seem to have the confidence of the patrons of the
Palais Royal, for many were sold this morning The
Opening" prices S2.4S.
IN FACT, EVERYTHING FOR MEN
Is being offered at surprising prices Gloves Hand
kerchefs. Travelling Satchels, even Brushes Combs
and Towels the Souvenir List at reduced prices
SO MUCH FOR MEN.
Too much for them when il Is considered how much
more can be sold the ladies' We enter by the other
door to find the LADIES' Underwear and Hosiery De-
partment and it may be said from this mornings ex-
perience that when women get all to themselves and
mean business they are not the meek-eyed sub
dued and lovely creatures that the generally think
them to be. But an Opening Day" and Souvenirs
and the notice CLOSE at II 80 o'clock" should make
the writer draw bis pencil through above sentence but
there-let it go.
BUT ABOUT THE UNDERWEAR.
Can you think of Ribbed Jersey Vests for 20
cents. and not condone little scramble for them gle
instead OF DC for Jersey Vests with low necks
was Souvenir appreciated by The delicate and
lovely shades of the Ribbed SILK finished Isle Vests
reduced from to 69c seemed to better suit the
majority of this mornings visitors. The fine Silk
Vests sold wholesome high S5.6S, though mostly
those at 81 each.
SCRAMBLE FOR STOCKINGS.
Whether fact or the aruness of the sales girls to
sell as many possible before 80 o'clock it was
alleged the supply Of Rchelieu Rib Isle Thread Hose
reuced from Csc. to Soc. running short There
was scramble for them. &C. and g." and Gold
Medal" could be heard constantly repeated
THE FAST BLACK HOSE
are shown in Cotton Silk and Isle for ladies' men and
children. Even the tiny little black Socks for babies
THE CENTER BARGAIN TABLE
had for its load 44c Isle Hose reduced to &c. $50
silk Hose reduced to &c. was not to be comforts
bly, approached The display overhead. however rave
the that the shades were very beautiful
The quality good. too. it Is presumed. or why the
crowdy
THE FAN DISPLAY
display is worthy Of passing praise and not only
Fans, but Leather Goods Of all descriptions-Tiny
Purses. Large vaises, Shawl Straps-were displayed
most picturesquely. Dolls. too: one curly-headed
young lady in shockn2y scanty skirts was perched on
railing over the jewelry display. and pointed most
persuasiyely to the Doll Dept
AND THE JEwELRY SHOW.
ffFs nd d9 S g9 s..T
made mp IN au .PParsntly endless variety There were
Ssar
Pins. Earrings, Chains Lcckets.
Girdles, CnsteIains. Match Boxes
Necklace fenf BSnsop Boxes, s Studs Links.
And th Es-s Il ; si"Is 1.us,rv
Real Garnet Jewelry
Real Amber Jewelry,
trench Enameled Jewelry.
Sterling silver Jewelry,
jet and Onyx Jewelry
Fine Roll Gold Jewelry.
Imported Rhine Stone Jewelry
sRsss 9 the
see you are allowed the discount N'' ~ 'ou nus'
THEN COMES HANDKERCHIEFs
ci ae Souvenir Coun d where the 25c Handker
lOc.. the Of somewhat den1nstrst i0s
Pto 81 apYey who
VERY PRETTY NECKwEAR
The Japanese Silk Fichus and Scarfs embroidered
vs from s5d 1sdTy all and
the Pswest delicate shades The very long Black
They are a 1 the tshsS e tS
ends allowed to fall almost to the feet T5s 49,
modest Black Lace Six tichus and Scarfs were In
much demand at the Souvenir Price-S5c
AS FOR BLACK LACEs
~, demand was such mat many were not waited on
being the attraction. The discount applies sjs -,
Dress Trimmings. Embroideries, and White Dress
Goods These departments will attract INDEPENDENTLY
OF price for the display especially of EN-
broideres, Is really very beautiful and worthy vor
notice. A' 'ouH
MORNING FOR GLOVES
15c- silk mits FOR lie. during Opening, Go re.d .
notice over table surrounded by COUNTERPART Of the
Fownes English silk gloves and certain biscS NIT ~
Zoe was demanded by those visitors who were snn.r
entity no strangers to the glove department. Kid
gioyes a. long as stockings were selling well at ri
PASS THROUGH THE PASSAGE
and in the 18th street one finds ribbons aoxar
ana ieathers Lovely wide sash ribbons at sac var,
were eagerly purchased. Some rich black ribbons
count allowed during the Opening" is 10 per cent
THE DRESS GOODS DISPLAY
is very beautiful The cool looking Chalie, the A.
tl-tlc coloTinss and designs of French Safeeps -,
White annes and Silks all suggestive Of seashore And
mounts 70 the grown folks. and commencement
cipal favof1tes were French Sateens 2c WHIT iba
tros and Serge, at Csc. White China Silk nj al.
quality AS % y shown but for reason the A r.
preferred Cream Henrietta at S9c The Black FsiIis
FrancAise. surah Ehsdsmes-Gros Grain SIiks are NJ
A TRIP UPSTAIRS
The Suit and Wrap DEPARTMENT is a lovely roorn ana
with every conyensnee. The breeze and Occasional
large open windows and just reckessIy tbs MAJ,
suits and wraps, which were on sale 1t souvenir pra
were handled ~ many fair admirers. A White india
pannels plain waist. neatly