Morning journal and courier., 1890-04-03
.RueHr sPRING OPENING.

WIN. Nicely Il Company's Display OF
milllnery, Dresses, Gloves and Para
soils.
The elaborate changes which VIM. Nicely q
| Company have been making In their stor
are not wholly completed as yet. but nsyss
thsless there was constant stream
in aud out of the large sstsh,- u aaoies
terday afternoon and 'nuen' oil yes
o,ov.. /. n Snings in millinery, costumes.
S--~and parasols. The millinery display
'~as as usual very elaborate. Bright-colored
flowers are worn in abundance for TRIM
mings. This is one notable feature of the
spring display. A fine assortment of gold
laces, crepe de chene, embroidered scarfs in
fashionable tints and other pretty things
are to be. seen in this depart
ment. Among the handsome trimmed
hats was Q black lace toque with
coronet of soft blue, two gilt pins and velvet
O'Shanter crown, three tips with heavy jet
ball and gilt cord; an orange crepe de chene
crown, black velvet sides, velvet ribbons and
two handsome French jet side ornaments.
The display of ribbons and untrimmed hats
was unusually large.
In the costume department many striking
garments were displayed. Light fancy capes
which will be much worn and children's CO.'S
TUNES were shown in abundance.
The line of parasols was beautiful and
elaborate. They are finely made, the ribs
being covered with silk or satin in all the
nicer grades. Checks and plaids of striking
and bright patterns will be extensively car.
ried. The handles are long, ornamented and
graced by bow of ribbon. An elegant
black velvet lined with white, French de-
sign of gauze silk and a variety of plaidi
| were noticeable.
The glove display abounded in light colors
tans being the favorite shades. They arr
worn extremely long.
#. III. Brown Il Co.'s Display.
The fine large store Of F. NJ. Brown & Co
was very attractive place for ladies, ant
was thronged all yesterday afternoon AND
evening. The store was bright with Taste
novelties and these were most attractivel!
examined by the host of examiners. TIL
millinery and parasol departments were a
usual the center of attraction. In the MILL
merry department were displayed variety o
over 200 hats and bonnets OF al
kinds and of all dimensions. IL wa
one of the prettiest and most elaborate
displays that has been made by the enter
priaing firm. The display of spring wrap
and jackets is a very fine one, indeed. Rib
bons and trimmings of flowers and lace
were shown In profusion.
In the parasol department many new
varieties were exhibited. The long handle
and bright colors were almost exclusive
favorites. They are made much nicer ant
more carefully than usually.
The glove and dress goods department
I'll rs MI fnpa md
features for the spring trade which wer
there displayed were found to be exception
ally beautiful and striking. The decoration
in potted plants were from Dickerman's.
Mcintyre, mcguire 4 Co.
One of the livliest and gayest places upol
Chapel street yesterday afternoon and eve
ming was the store of Mcintyre, Mcguire 6
| Go. A constant stream of ladies passed II
and fro through the brilliantly adorned de
partments all through the day. In the eve
ming band played lively airs before tn
large establishment. and its entrance wa
thonged with ladies. The special feature
Sdoa the silks opening sns soss the ssa df ts
large assortment of spring wrap
and jackets. These were admired by every
| one. The prevailing color in garments wer
tan and other light shades. The costumes
are made up somewhat more plan than usu
al, puff sleeves and ACCORDION plaitings, how
ever, taking the place of trimmings. Tn
spring wraps consist mainly of light littl
| capes. Some of these what are callet
two-deckers, and some even have three cape
to them. The prettiest designs, however
are tho plated ones. The laces are elaborat
in design and variety and the silks and dres
goods are of all the most fashionable pat
terms. The other departments of the stor'
also displayed many attractive Easter novel
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