The Wichita daily eagle. [volume] (Wichita, Kan.) 1890-1906, 1892-09-24
THE GLOBE OPENING.

This famous drv goods house had an
opening which commenced yesterday even
ing. AS one steps in the store they are at
once attracted by the elaborate display.
On the north side, suspended from the
ceilings and draped in neat and graceful
folds can be seen velyets, silks sashes,
ribbons, laces, veilings. pushes and orna-
ments of various and tasty designs, all
combining the most artistic taste. This
is the handiwork of Miss Lizzie Patton.
On the south side heavier goods, with an
arrangement Of show and attraction that
at once invites examination: the work
and skill of Mr.. Snyder. Every imagin-
able thing belonging to the toilet and
dress of the ladies; every fancy arti-
Gle of ornament that adds to the
comfort and beauty of ones home is dis
played in this room. Here arc things
wonderful and strange that no man can
describe. Here and there sleeping in
cradles suspended in hammocks. riding in
carriages, peeping out of bed blankets are
doll babies with bright eyes, flaxen hair,
black hair, white babies. black babies, In
dian babies and every kind of baby in
every kind of arrangement. Notions dis
played in fine order and ribbons built in
pyramids, and standing in columns. Miss
Belle Hirsch, Mrs. Bsmberger, Mamie
Brock Snyder Ratnu, Vandever, all busy;
yet ever polite and ready to show you
around" Passing through this bazaar you
enter the millinery department.. and
must sit down till You collect
yourself for such display has
never been surpassed in Wichita, if even
equalled. The first attraction is table
Of white with white pillars upon which
hang white hats, trimmed in white and of
rich and elegant material, SO delicate that
it seems that they might dissolve il touch
ed. The table glistens with sparkling
dust and now and then gem flashes cut
from the rich bow or scallop Of the hat,
and the picture will follow you wherever
may go. In a magnificent case are hats
imported, and Of richest material, mellow
in their blending of colors, like when the
shades of the orange groves touch the sun
light on their borders One hat from
Paris is a silk velvet on wire frame, trim
med In iridescent velvet with
rhinestone ornaments. One hat
is of feathers unique and artistic and not
only beautiful but curiosity. The
feathers are woven and as compact In their
order aud coloring as when they formed
the dress of the birds of the air. Black
hats, red hats, maroon hats, every shade,
shape and design of hat are here displayed
under the supervision of Miss May Fare
assisted by Miss Gertie Shaw and Lena
Benn. The taste and art displayed in the
put up" of these hats, is the work of Mrs.
Broadfoot and Shaw. The highest knowl-
edge of colors aud harmony, THIS room
is lavishly ornamented aud in the center
is suspended a large revolving worlds
fair um brella, with various designs upon
its cover Aud II hangs re-
versed adorned in colors with
ribbons forming Swings. and folds and
in these can be seen birds with extended
wings aud surrounded with ornaments OF
every conceivable pattern and novel form.
About the shelves bang laces. sashes
piumes. and iBtermixed like pictures from
fairy grotto are Tides head rests cusn-
ioas, cases. and fsBcy work of iauumers
ole and exquisite patterns No pfets4eT or
more attractive sigh; vii. be seen ia Wica-
ita thsu IS now seen in this department,
Hundreds visited these rooms yesterday
and hundreds will visit them to-day ant
tonight. Delightful music welcomes Tou
as you enIer. aud Mr. COhu : OF
hand to greet you WITH smiling face, aud
IL you don { GO YOU viii always lie sorry
you didG wksn yoa hear POUR nesga t1ors
speak o, the open ING OF he Glose IA lss2-