The Newtown bee., 1893-10-20


 even haS, many of them would flock to the great city in order that they might | get the latest designs and styles. But | things have changed since then. A few | years ago David NJ. Read opened | model dry goods establishment at the | corner of Main street and Fairfield l avenue.
 IT GREW RAPIDLY in proportions, and the D. NJ. Read com pany, as it is now known, has attained reputation among the leading dry goods merchants in the state. The people go to New York no longer for the latest fads in wearing apparel, but visit the big emporium of The D. NJ. Read con- pany and make their selections. This firm are alive to the interests of the peo- pie of Bridgeport and want their trade. To secure it they lay before their patrons a most inviting line of goods in every department They are goods, in every instance, that can be depended upon to be the latest in design and the most re- liable in texture. It was reporters good fortune to-day to stroll through this magniticently ap- pointed store. There was
 NO SIGN OF HARD TIMES.
 On all sides. stocked to the ceiling, were goods of every description. Upon enter | ing the Fairfield avenue entrance the | first stock to attract attention is the dress goods department. In this part of i the store the ladies like to loiter and in spect the tremendous array of dress l fabrics. A tasteful arrangement of the | goods at once announces the leading colors and combinations, as we'll as the | different materials. The leading cOmbi- nations in dress goods this fall will be the black and white effects. These are | in striped silks, as well as figures, and will be used extensively. There are also beautiful figured chaDgeable effects which will hold prominent posi- tion in the fall dress.
 THESE EFFECTS ARE IN ALL
 colors, such as brown and green, blue and old rose, black aud green. black and | brown and green. and erminene. The combinations in silks will figure conspic- uously in trimmings of black goods and solid Colors.
 In the black goods, satins seem to con- tinue to lead, but bengalines, in plain and frosted grograin silks and Peandesoies | will be worn great deal. The firm eX- hibt for inspection a big line of the latest and most tasteful shades of silks, | in bengalines, plain, brocaded, and Indian silks. In connection with these are shown a most elaborate line of vel vets for all trimmings, in all shades and combinations. The colored dress goods shown by the firm this year are better than ever. The designs are tasteful and full of harmony, while the colors are of the choicest. The tirm have imported many French novelties in these goods that are very attractive, no two patterns being alike. These, like the blacks, | i,.-in ho in nnn0hina tinDs with velvet and other trimmings. They are all of the newest weaves
 AND THE LATEST COLORS
 A lady after selecting dress pattern should always inspect the cloak depart ment on the second floor. It is essential to all ladies of taste, that their cloaks should harmoDiZe with their dress, and in no other place in the county could she secure better match to her dress pat tern than in the endless varieties intro duced by this firm. In most instances, they are made with the Worth collar, and leg-of-mutton sleeves. Their trim mings consist mostly of fur and braided novelties. They are made up in heavy teaver cloths, cheviots, and diagonals, and can be found in all colors. A full line of fur capes for early fall wear in Astrachan cape, seal, imitation sable, | mlnk, Ere0cn cOney. Wool, sSdI. hElulnel' skunk, and monkey furs.
 In the carpet department of this firm one is astounded at the variety presented for selection.
 THE STORE OCCUPIED BY THIS
 department is one of the best appointed in the state. They are the sole agent for the products of the Read Carpe company and are prepared to show tn latest and most tasteful designs in body tapestry and velvet brussels. Connectet with this department is an upholster, annex. Here can be found complet collection of imported rugs, notabl among them being the Afghan, DanaI card, Dramneck, Algerian and the KaZaC They have also good line of domesti rugs. Their line of lace curtains is 0 the finest, while their assortment O chenille portieres and velour draperie cannot be excelled in the city.
 Special attention has been paid to chil dren's outfits this year and a larger 0 better line cannot be found in the city The little tots can be fitted out from il outer garments down.
 A FULL LINE OF PRETTY
 coats with hats to match are shown this department.
 The gents furnishing goods depar ment is near the Main street entrane and easy of access. No better line ca be desired than that shown in this d. = partment. And so it is with the hosiery Their celebrated "Onyx" fast black hot are known all over the state.
 A large part of the basement is d, voted to domestics. The finest of tab . linens and lunch sets are shown her, ;. Then there are also blankets, comforts + bles, cider down quilts and endless vari, ties of wash goods. The crockery d.