The Newtown bee., 1889-03-29
SPRING AT W. B. HALL $ cos.
IN THEIR LINES OF DRESS GOODS
Lowell says,
"And what is so rare as day in Junes Then, if ever, come perfect days"

And what Is so rare &s n UaN HI
 Then, if ever, come perfect days"
 Though not a ssday in June," it was a perfect day; a day when the sun smiled down with genial warmth and the fierce March winds were soothed to rest by the gentle influence of the hour. It was a day in March, but the weather was more befitting day in May. City streets were filled with happy people, ''roying about without visible occupation" yet far from being idle. Every lady (and the ladies formed by far the larger share of the ever-ehanging human kaleidoscope which turned and flashed and glittered along the streets), closely scrutinized the apparel of every other lady she met, anx- ious to see if Spring styles had yet ap- peared on the street and, if they had, what they were. And then, sooner or later, nearly every one disappeared be- hind door marked 'sW. B. Hall & Co.," which was f1anked on either side by great l windows, filled with most bewildering array of all that pertains to that subject dear to feminine hearts,-dress.
 | A reporter who at last summoned cour- age to penetrate dry goods store, the mysteries of which a man instinctively avoids when possible and only enters, with fear and trembling, when circum- stances compel, found himself ih the midst of a battalion of clerks and an army of customers. He passed swiftly by counters and shelves piled high with fashionable fabrics, whose names and textures he did not know, but whose beauty and harmonious patterns were apparent to even his unaccustomed eye. Seeking MT Hall, the reporter explained his mission by stating that he was in , search of information regarding Spring fashions, especially in dress goods, silks and wraps.
 :. s'I am glad that you have come just at @ this time,'' said MT Hall, ''for we were :, never better equipped for the Spring D trade than now and our own stock will Il show you what is stylish, what is most e worn and what is most desirable You r. see, our Red Ticket Sales, which are a a special feature with us, are known throughout the State and grow in popu- larity year by year. Last Winter, we were remarkably successful and sold out every line of goods, so that all you see here is fresh and new. just bought, com , prising the latest styles and the best as sortment that can be obtained. Then again, all styles, this season, are new and fresh and we have been able to take
 advantage of this.
 During my experience in this basi
 ness.- continued MT Hall, ''I have found O that every lady likes to have something different, something that every othe
 lady cannot duplicate. I find that thi
 .dea has been adopted to a greater ex
 tent than usual by manufacturers, this
 season and so there is an almost infinite = variety of styles and shades. We hay'
 bought very largely of these goods an'
 yet, as you can see, there is an aimos
 endless assortment of patterns. Ever
 lady can suit her taste and still be as
 sured that there is little likelihood of he - dearest friend obtaining one just like i
 Let me show you,- and MT Hall display
 ed pattern after pattern, in rapid SUI n. cession, till the reporter was fairly b 'h. wildered.
 lat As one gazes on the piles of cloth ou N. spread before him and sees imprinte to upon the surface of the fabric, rows il . ed with wild flowers, tropical plants
 all their luxuriance, palms that almo
 seem to wave and roses needing on 7n. perfume, he will marvel that so good . an array of patterns can be shown
 once and that so reasonable price is
 upon them. Robe patterns of fine, st
 wool. nice to wear and nice to look upt
 acceptable for gift and easily made | a., are also here. Combinations, which Ina
 been much worn in the past. are still . favor and their popularity seems ratf
 to increase. It is noticeable that. wh :, ever the predomipating color of ''''' dress, lighter or darker tint of = same color may be found in the com
 nation. Deep borders are someth u.;- new and effective; some of them are t
 thirds the width of the cloth.
 All wool Henrietta cloths, which h l. met such wide popularity, are made thing greater variety of colors than ever . are finding even greater favor.
 cases of these have been imported dir through Bridgeport's custom house Of. this assures the lowest prices on u |. goods. Serges, always in demand
 cause of their adaptability to circ
 stances, may be worn anywhere and t. favorite goods. Of these, five dist phone. lines are carried. Since the French
 discovered the art of making gingh
 almost as fine as silk, these goods. wi -.- now come largely in bars and che
 have sprung into renewed favor;
 wise satines of eccentric and attras onn o pattern, such as vines, stars, etc. - fact, cotton dress goods of all kindi vn. coming more and more into general Q Give Besides standard black goods, e = for mourning or ladies who prefer t
 Henriettas (always proper for mour c.: goods, brilliantines. the new India C f'- Melrose, Clairette, Princetta and COT
 - cloth are now largely used: black
 white goods are likewise used. Inl HIu cashmeres, six different makes are JIJU and the three distinct shades, - black, jet black and blue black, al SI ways on hand. House dresses q :, serges, cashmeres or camel's hair nrrerv' laaarss travelling, black mohair, trimmed
 lusterless beads, may be mentioned
 This is but nasty glance at ou ,r rt, partmentat Hall's; In the 90 feet 'arrant led to dress goods, where shelvs o'e z | packed to the utmost, you cen Ind
 barknina than could be enl117ersfe!