, 1892-04-04
A GREAT DISPLAY.
TOKLAs 3 KAUFMAN. AND THEIR
SPRING OPENING.
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Toklas & Kaufnan's large store at the
corner Of Main and Fourth streets, vii
present scene of brilliancy this evening.
The glare of electric lights and the combi
nation of beautiful dress goods variegated
silks, ceiling decorations, draperies and
potted plants which in every corner adorns
| the spacious store, will make visit well
worth the while. In connection with the
opening there will be an excellent. concert
by the Capital City band Of twenty-three
pieces, under the direction of Professor
Davis. Busy hands and tireless workers
were engaged in preparing the store today
for the reception Of a host of visitors this
evening.
The large south window of the establish
ment, which was designed by Henry Payne,
manager of the dress goods department, is
uniquely arranged. 1t presents a success
ion of arches, one within
the others, the first Of varied
colored fans, the second Of handkerchiefs,
the third of laces and the fourth combina-
ton OF laces and fans.
At the base is a seml-circle of Partisan
novelties In dress patterns, and dress pat
tern suits adorn the sides. The whole is a
highly creditable piece Of work.
Fancy goods attract attention in the
center window in which Nathan Kaufman
displays the design of a half column Of
fancy articles of every conceivable descrip-
ton, for art work and woman s wear. Para
soils, ladies' gloves and the like aid in max
ing an attractive window.
In the north window the gentlemen will
find something to interest them, Here is
displayed, in an artistic manner, full line
Of mems wearing apparel, from a collar to
suit of clothing. All the designs for the
well dressed man are exhibited. The latest
in shirts, scarfs, underwear and the like.
This window was decorated by Alfred H.
Aarons, who is in charge of the clothing
department. On the inside his work dis
plays equal merit. From the floor to the
ceiling is back ground of wearing apparel
Boys and children will find their choice
here as well as the men. Suitings of every.
Kind, underwear, fancy and dress shirts
fancy vests, handkerchiefs, scarfs, walking
driving and dress gloves. Here too, the
man contemplating trip can be equipped
with hand satchel, grip or trunk, accord
ing to the size of his pile.
Across the aisle will be found the hat de-
partment, in charge of Samuel Kaufman
Dunlaps, he will tell you, are out in more
styles than ever this season, and of this he
makes a special display. In the spring
shades are pearl and tan. Straw hats, too,
are exhibited. This year the brown and
mixed colors will be more generally worn,
although the blacks are out in numbers
while the ever substantial white is in
lighter texture of straw
The ladies, in entering the spacious store
Will be attracted by the designs which
ornament the south aisles. From the
front to the rear is appended from the
silk and lace curtains, draperies,
and other articles. Much of the
ceiling decoration is by George Wolff, who
presides at the domestic counter, where the
shelving is laden with wash goods and
linens. Outing cloths were displayed in
numberless varieties. Imported Irish and
German linens attract attention. Draper
les, bengalin and swisses in new designs
are seen and the general arrangement of
the department. displays taste and expert
ence.
One Of the most attractive features of the
opening is the dress goods department,
which shows not only originality in de-
sign, but refined and artistic display, in
charge of Mr.. Payne. Fancy satins, for
eign and domestic goods of French and
German patterns, suits and domestic fab
RIGS, silks and seasonable trimmings are
worthy of close examination.
In the shoe department Thomas Kelly
displays superior line Of Cousins ladies'
fine shoes, Oxford ties in tan and russet,
patent leather, opera slippers and Ooze
calf fsandals.
In the fancy goods department are pyra-
mids of everything in th e ladies' and chill
dren's line too numerous to mention, but
pTettily arranged and adyantageously dis
played.
Leading now to the upper floors, one
passes through the cloak and Jacket de-
partnent, where are seen ladies' double
breasted jackets, blazers for lighter wear
capes and the like, in beautiful shades Of
black, beauree, tan and mouse colors;
blazers in pretty cheyiot effects, capes, a
feature of spring wear, in all shades and
appropriate trimmings.
Passing again to the carpets, the stair
way is lined with draperies and portieres,
and within the large carpet halls found
the newest patterns and latest designs Of
velvet, moquette, body brussels, tapestries,
three plies and agras Smyrna rugs cover
the floors, while the ceilings and walks are
draped with silk curtains. Here is
exhibited everything to make the house
comfortable, from the kitchen oil cloth,
through to ordinary and pretty mating
and the richest carpets. A visit to the
opening this evening will be a profitable
one.