Pittsburg dispatch. [volume] (Pittsburg [Pa.]) 1880-1923, 1891-03-18
At Jos. Horne & Co.'s Retail Stores,

richness of coloring the bright sunshine of
this perfect March dav.
OF course, the prominent feature of this
special spring opening in the eyes of the
ladies was the magnificent snow in the mil
linery department, where are to be seen all
that is chic and novel, secured by one of
Jos Horne & Co.'S foreign buyers in a
months search through the leading mil
llnery houses of Paris and London. Crea-
tions, the French called these dainty COM
biuations OF taste worked out in velvet,
gauze, silk, ribbon and flowers, known to
US by the vulgar term of Bonnet" or
Hat" Marvels they are, each one, and
there are hundreds ol them.
Round ha.s, toques, bonnets, garden hats,
street hats, travelling hats; in fact world
of millinery is here.
Paris millinery, recollect, at its best aud
at its freshest
In addition to these novelties there are
shown several hundred artistic produc-
tions in the way of bonnets and
hats, the product OF the firms own
millinery workroomS, which hold their own
with the choicest creations of the Paris and
London modistes. There is an immense
display of unIrimmed hats and bonnets, in
the latest, most fashionable shapes, and a
large and complete stock OF newest novelties
in trimmings, gauzes, velyets, flowers,
feathers and fancy ornaments direct from
the center OF fashion, SO that with the re-
sources OF the firms workrooms, greater
than ever before, their patrons have the ad-
vantage of every facility to secure prompt
and satisfactory making of special orders.
But this is opening day all over this i'm
mPn>e house.
Next to an Easter bonnet in every ladv's
wardrobe. comes an Easter costume, and
surely such bewildering and comprehensive
exhibit of dIeSS fabrics has never before in
the history of Pittsburg been gathered to-
gether as is shown here on this occasion.
Scotch. EEGlish. German, French, Ameri-
can-everv weave, fabric and texture repre-
senting the individual and collective efforts
o best manufactures of worldwide reputa-
iion, all ceniered here in this leading dress
goods department. A variety, not only in
fabric and colors but also of price, so that
from soc a yard to the finest goods produced
by tie loom are shown here for the benefit
o. Intending purchasers.
As Is generally known, it is the policy of
this house, in all cases, 10 buy and import
direct from manufacturers, thus securing for
their patrons the advantage of exclusive
STYLES largest assortments and lowest prices.
All that experience and care and an init
mate knowledge and large acquaintance
with the dictates of fashion and wants of the
people can avail have been employed months
in advance for the bringing together of the
present stock OF goods now TO be seen in this
largest aad most complete dress goods de-
par:ment
All that has already been said applies
with equal force to the grand and gorgeous
display made in the silk department
Thousands OF pieces of silks-think of il!
" hat selection and choice are offered in
variety of SIvle and design, of weave and of
color, included in a stock of such magnitude.
Printed India silks, printed crepes, printed
surahs, brocaded effects without end, plain |
silks in every known shade and hue, in
bcngalines and f4illes; surah silks in every |
conceivable cOlorlng; wash silks in new
stripe effects; plain colored Indias and /
enormous varieties in white japanese silk.
The richest, most lustrous and best weIrr
ing makes OF black dress silks always found |
here, including high qualities not usually |
carried in stock in retail silk departments.
Grenadines, which fashion SAYS must be |
worn this season, are shown here in all the |
richest designs, in colored figures and satin |
stripes, open mesh and loriated patterns.
As is fitting, word must be said con-
cerning the richest and handsumest silk |
fabrics. in cream white, for bridal costumes, |
in satin duchesse, failles moire, moire an
tiQue, bengalines and peau de sole, in the
finest and handsomest qualities made.
These are always TO be found in this silk
department.
Time will not allow mention Of the count
less bargains always found IN this silk de-
partment, which has made it the best place |
10 buy silks in the United States.
Next in order in the Easter outfit and very |
important, TOO, at that, is the part taken by |
our ladies' suit and wrap department. |
Here. too, is found display, such as the |
ladies of these cities have never before had |
the good fortune TO behold.
Jackets, from the stylish and modest cost |
blazer 10 the ultra models, most recently !
evolved by the most noted modistes of Paris |
ana London. Do not waste time looking for
these goods elsewhere. They are found only
in this department, and here is the place,
and the only place, 10 secure whatever is
newest, most stylish and most fetching in
the way of your Easter jacket.
There are thousands of them here, so it
will be strange il the most fastidlous taste
cannot be suited in jacket
Next, il may be a surprise to some of the
ladies who read this that in the matter of
suits and costumes the display here is Sec
ond TO none, whether it be n good knock
about suit at SO to the latest Partisan nov
eltv at several hundreds. Just al nreseut the
majority OF costumes exhibited are in stvlish
fabrics, suitable for early spring wear,
although advance STYLES are shown in ma
teria,s adapted for summer weather, such as
printed India silks, cotton crepes and
lace effects. Costumes for housewear, street
and full dress occasions are exhibited.
Ladies will be pleased to note that a large
variety OF the medium priced suits displayed
are exact copies of the Paris models, and
while they get in them the same stylish eff
fec; the prices are very low as compared
with the prices of the original
Any alterations necessary are made
promptly and skillfully by thoroughly COM
peteuI and proficient work people
IN this suit department are also to be seen
wrappers, tea gowns, matiues, all new,
stylish and desirable. While trifle pre-
there is quite a pleasing exhibit
here of advance STYLES in ladies' blouse
" aists, in surah and stripe silks, in a large
variety Of colorings.
One Of the bright particular gems of this
grand spring opening is the children's suit
and jacket department.
Without a doubt visitors will find here
the most complete assortment and largest
variety of pretty things for the little
folks and young girls ever brought TO Pitts
burg.
Complete outfits for infants, from good.
plain work To the daintiest that can be
made. II is only question of what you
want.
Kilt suits and short-pant suits for bows,
up 10 years Of age.
Ree!ers, jackets and blazers for small
children.
Long coats for children from 2 to 16
years.
Dresses for misses, in one and two piece
from to 16 years.
While at all times the stock in this de-
partment is kept iull and complete, it is