The Indianapolis journal. [volume] (Indianapolis [Ind.]) 1867-1904, 1888-09-11
THIRTY-FOUR TINES.
Fall and Winter Styles in Gents Dress-The
Opening To-Day-Full of Interesting
Features.

Nothing sure but death and expense, is a
wsggish observation of wide currency, but the
inhabitants of the good city of Indianapolis have
learned by long experience that another event is
tolerably sure to happen, and that event is the
season opening Of gentlemens fashions ct Egan
& Treats, just as sure as the recurrence OF the
seasons themselves. The opening which is being
celebrated to day numbers the thirty fourth In
regular order of this house. The Opening is
altogether sunique, rs conducted by Egan d
Treat. While most other establishments make
such an event an advertising scheme for 'rev-
snue only" this erm eliminates that element
entirely, and subordinates everything to the one
object in hand-that of giving to the pub
lie truthful exposition or the reign
Ing styles for that season. And the ex-
position 10 so complete that it goes TO
the point OF displaying the patterns in the goods
whether or checks, plaids or the endless shades
in plain goods, as well as 10 the style OF cut and
shape OF the suit or garment to which these pat
terms are adapted. Everywhere in polite society
an unwritten law has obtained regarding the
prevailing style OF dross, sanctioned by conven-
tiopal usage. carrying with il an obligation as
well az q charm, which can no more be ignored
with IMMUNITY than the common demands OF
etiquette in other forms and proprieties OF life.
The styles upon which fashion has the present
two things well; first, the exclusion or even the
suggestion Of exaeeeration and secondly, afford
without dudishness the amplest opportunity for
those having fon6ness for dress and the means
10 crafty it,
Without taking the considerable time and
space to illustrate it, the fact may be stated that
the tailors have never been quite so successful
in getting beyond the reach or approach OF the
cheap class Of imitators and clever ready-mades.
THE STYLES
Not much space need be given to full-dress
mention, as few would be bold enough, to at
tempt that without consulting good authority IN
a tailor The fact that such q costume II cor
rect. will endure for years. seems TO demand
of every gentleman and Justify him too In the
expense OF providing 1t right, and it goes with
out saving It must be the eternal swaliowtail
Day dress, Of course, demands the dcuble-breast-
cd frock, while yet permitting, although with
out reason. the three or four button cutaway
coat. The doub le-breasted frock must be made
with soft roll lapels, well peaked. Vest for half
dress may DO o. Same material as coat, or or
Marseilles or quiet cashmere. Trousers aver
age nineteen and half to twenty inches at
knee. and seventeen and half to eighteen at
bottom; should be of lighter color than coat, but
extreme shades not permitted. Stripes or
moderate checks are correct
BUSINESS SUITS.
These are Of the usual endless variety. The
destined most popular are the three or four
button cutaway suit of mixed, checked, narrow
striped overplaid worsted cashmere, vicuna
or choviot The one button cutaway is about
gone out
Sack suits will be considerably worn, accord
ing TO taste and build. The coat loose in the
back, only limiting the outline OF the form, and
90 to 80 inches in length for average height.
A WINTER ovERcoAr
Will come in heavy Chesterfield averaging 40
inches In length, with velvet collar and velvet
al I'd alxyein nd ftrp
beavers for materials double-breasted over
coat will also reign. somewhat longer than the
Chesterfield with well peaked lapels, velvet coll
lar and edges OF tubular cord or velvet, Hat
braided or bound In cloth. The cape ulster will
also continue. especially for stormy weather.
with the coat thereof single-brsasted, loose and
long, almost 10 the ankles.
For day dress the Surtout will be moro or less
worn, but for evening the Inverness will pre-
vail. for the double reason Of ease in putting on
off and its true elegance as an overgarment
In special features, all styles of coats are I'm
ished soft and free roll, so as to close high on
chest or low, az preferred Those rolling low
must throw loose goods 10 the edge OF collar.
TSis "kipk" Is as much part of style as length,
for m finish.
welcome feature OF the opening is Mr.. Tom
p. Egan presiding at his old place, IN charge OF
the cutting department.. The reunion will add
10 the trade OF the house, as we'll as greatly
please the old customers.
The heads OF the house are In high feather
over what they deem unmistakable ear-rnarks
Of large trade this fall and winter. As ex-
pressed by one OF Them, Indiana has had a
phenomenal yield In all the crops, which must
lodge great deal of money in the channels OF
trade
Being impossible TO give the desired attention
to all visitors in one day. the opening will be
continued indefinitely ana through the ensuin &
State fair, during which out-of-town visitors are
cordially invited TO visit the establishment