The Wichita daily eagle. [volume] (Wichita, Kan.) 1890-1906, 1890-04-05

ure ana interest or the LADIES was plainly
depicted on each countenance and every
one wished she had hundred pair of eyes
to dwell upon the beuaty and grandeur OF
the display.
The proprietors have every reason to
congratulate themselves on the success of
the opening
THE DIFFERENT DEPARTMENTS.
Entering by the west entrance the first
department on the left is devoted to jewel
ry; everything novel and unique is repre-
scented here from the smallest trinket to
the most expensive ornament, including all
the latest and most fashionable manufac-
lures in that line.
On the opposite side may be seen the
dress goods, worked into a hundred at
tractive designs to better display the beau
ties of the goods The whole represented a
booth and the ladies found enough of in
tereas to entertain them for a long time.
Silks, Bengaline, China moria, satin rati-
mers, faille, fancy and plaid suras, silk
velvets, in new and fashionable shades and
patterns were all exhibited in rich profu-
} fusion.
The next booth contained display of
/ imported and domestic challies, nuns veil
/ ing and similar goods, tastefully arranged
in pleasing designs
! The third booth exhibited large assert
ment of Madras Batiste India linens and
/ Persia lawns In the back ground was a
/ design showing the mills at which the
| goods are made constructed of the fables
! themselves displaying great ingenuity and
| forming pleasing picture.
Adjoining this was the linen booth in
Guiding mUlls, toweling, and table linens
arranged in sets making handsome and
attractive display.
Next came the satins forming booth
that was particularly noticeable on &C
| count of the clever blending of colors and
patterns. Both imported and domestic
goods, new ombra and Persian styles
were draped and festooned in curious ways
exhibiting many interesting designs.
The domestic counter was an object of
interest displaying French and domestic
armadales, and tambours in qualities that
were bewildering.
The sheeting department contained bolt
upon bolt of bleached and brown sheeting,
cretons, ETC., all worked into elaborate de-
signs.
In the rear of the western portion of the
store is the boys clothing department, in
Guiding suits in all materials and made up
in such a number of styles that the most
fastidious could easily be suited Some
flannel suits made up in the latest fashion
were the object of much admiration.
Adjoining this department is the gents
furnishings department in which is eX-
hibited Il full line of gentlemen's goods. A
large line of cravats entertained the gen
tlemen and if the ladies kept their ears
open, as they doubtless did, they will
know just what present will please hus-
band or brother on his next birthday. a
choice line of silk underwear and hosiery
also made beautiful display.
Along the center of each branch of the
store were display tables loaded down with
goods, statuary, notions, natural flowers
and designs small and large ingeniously
contrived, of various kinds Of merchan-
disc.
Between the west and central
branches of the store was an elaborate
arch constructed of boxes of paper and
passing through which brought the spec
tator TO the lace cap booth, containing lace
caps plain and fancy for ladies and child
rem, also silk caps and hundred different
beautiful articles in that line.
Next came the ribbon display, which
was particularly attractive, being draped
from the ceiling and exhibiting every
shade of the rainbow.
The lace curtain department contained a
beautiful display of curtains of every con-
ceivable size, kind and pattern, being
draped from the ceiling in such a manner
as to exhibit them to the best advantage.
The glove and perfumery departments
We're also very attractive, containing be
sides a large display of goods in the line,
several handsome floral designs A banjo
made of flowers and floral anchor were
especially fine.
On the opposite side of the central
or main store was a choice display of lace
flowers. fish nets and more things than
could be counted, with names known only
to the ladies In the center Of this display
was harp constructed of daisies-
The hosiery department came next /
Everything new in this line could be seen /
and examined at this booth, which was |
arranged with special care and taste.
Next came the infants department and {
ladies' underwear Beaded and lace capes !
and every article ever heard Of was Gu eX- /
hibition. Every one who examined the T.
soft downv fabrics. bOoties and the various .
articles in a baby's wardrobe must have +.
involuntarily wished they had one OF the 7.
little innocents 20 as 70 have an excuse for /.
purchasing such beautiful things
The eastern section Of the store Is made F.
into TWO divisions. the rear being devoted .
to the wholesale jobbjng Of dry goods and I.
notions. one Of the most important /
branches of the business, and one
that has steadily grown until 1t prorais.es I
to soon demand separate binding. T.
The front J. the boot and shoe department. /
Dongolas. lille kids, Oxford ties and full i
line Of ladies. gents, misses, youths and /
children- foot wear j exhibited This de- 4
parmeut Was the latest addition 70 the 4
store and now it i very lar from being the 4
least important.
MILLINERY DEPARTMENT
The rear OF the central or main store II /
devoted To the millinery department which (
was beautifully decorated with flower !
festo0n,. draperies and everything thai 7,
could ~ thought Of 10 make the placs I
attractive. Beautiful hats q domestic 4
make and imported were ta,tefally dis 4
PLAYED end everything IN the aepar9 ulent &
was exhibited 80 that ii might o. seen 70 (
advantage. The trimmings, feather and /