The Newtown bee., 1889-03-29
FRIDAY. MARCH go, 1889.
W. B. HALL & CO.'S SILKS.
cLoAKs, WRAPS AND PATTERNS.

wear and many woman has toiled for years, content if at last she could obtain the coveted prize, a silk dress, which she treasured with the utmost care and wore only to church and on other state occa- sions. Now, however, silk dresses of finest and richest texture are worn by all and are within the reach of all.
 American and foreign silks in great variety are displayed on the counters of W. F. Hall & Co.,, Bridgeport, who have well-earned reputation, of which they are justly proud, for the excellent quali- ties of the silks they sell. They have the exclusive sale of the famous Saccarappa silks, made by the Sacearappa Silk Co.,, Saccarappa, Maine, which took first pre- mium at the great Danbury fair and have long held the place of honor in the estimation of all who have tried them. In all the years that this most reliable make of black silk has been before the public, it has never failed to give the best of satisfaction, as can be proved by especially those who buy and wear it. So confident of it's satisfactory qualities are the makers that they have authorized Messrs Hall X Go. to give a written guar antee and coupon with each dress pattern sold. Should the dress prove unsatisfac- tory or defective in any way, this guar antee entities the purchaser to 20 yards more, which, upon presentation of the guarantee, is given without word. So well founded, however, is this confidence of the manufacturers that but two dress es have proved defective in any way.
 While the Saccarappa is the black silk in which Messrs Hall place most reliance and of which they sell surprisingly large quantities, they have many other makes of black silks and are thus en- abled to please those who do not care for the best grades. A speciality is made of India, Pongee and Foulard silks, while particular attention is directed to the new Wash silks, which, as the name sig nlfles, may be washed and cleansed with out injury to the fabric. This is some thing Lew and Is the fulfilment of an idea which has long been entertained and large sale and ready favor may we'll be predicted for this silk.
 At present, the silks most sought after for dress goods are Faille, Surah, silks of light bronze, old rose Ca new color, quite handsome, resembling dull, yet pleasing pink) and the various shades of green; all colors are more or less worn and so much latitude is allowed that nc one can find cause for complaint in this direction. Gros grains are also return ing to favor and are widely used. Print ed silks are unusually handsome and arc so neatly and clearly imprinted witf flowers, foliage and various other devices that they have all the appearance ot garuiture. And, speaking of garniture
 
 fine an assortment of laces and genera garniture as any house in the State. Mi Pettis, member of the firm, who is buy CT for this department, is noted for hi excellent taste and rare skill in selecting well known to all who purchase in thi department. Both metal braids ant and beaded braids are largely used il garniture, as well as tinsel and oxydizet goods. Braid trimmings are general. used, especially on camel's hair and oth CT similar goods and may match or be ii contrast. Another new thing is the Per sia galoon. Iridescent beads are als' used for trimming.
 w. E. Hall & Go. have long pride, themselves upon the extent and com pleteness of their cloak department which, as every one knows, is at the req of the store, directly back of the dres goods department. Here, besides tn never-ending array of ready made cloak and wraps, are rooms for altering an, fitting. A lady who may have difficult. in fitting herself with the cloak or wral she prefers, may, without additional ex pense, have it enlarged or taken in a the critical point, until it fits as perfectl as If made to her measure. Jackets an jerseys, with the new styles of long gal ments, called redingotes and made in tn Empire style, are much affected. The may be made plain or with beads. AS rule, they match dress goods and ar most sought in drabs, grays, steel mixt ures and the new shades of blue. Al these are handsome and desirable goods stylish in all respects and having rang of prices wide enough to suit all purses Beaded wraps which are coming int extensive use, are found here in grea variety, at prices as low as SIS and a high as $50, with all the intermediat styles and costs. ssThese are very sty ish,'' said Mir Hall; ''If you wanted { present young lady with seasonabl and appropriate gift, you could fin nothing more suitable, nothing moi sure to be received with joy and wor with delight, than one of these beade wraps. And the best of 1t all is ths you couldn't find an old style If you triet Everything is fresh and new and you ar sure of getting the latest styles
 Materials for making Spring wraI are now on hand and ordersar fast con ing in. Ladies who leave their measur can be assured of good workmanship best material, perfect fit and satisfaetio throughout. The custom cloak an dressmaking rooms, where Butterick famoua natterns, recognized and adopte