New-York tribune. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1866-1924, 1893-03-19
Az EXTRAORDINARY DISPLAY OF RICH

tn satisfy himself OF the truth Of report that an
extraordinary display Of wonderful things was to be
seen at IN. tore OF Hilton. Hughes 10" NJ h'"""
ySny and feminist. Tribune reporter went h'r' S'
t.rdov n. found himself In vcritable bower Oh
beauty where the finest specimens OF mans manu-
work had been gathered and arranged III way ~
couse pleasant and harmonious resting pac" Tor 'he
eve /, Is seldom that such collection OF rch ana
costly articles hiss been put exhibition, but the
firm of Hilton Hughes a Go. never does Things ny
halves and this year II has planned Tor one OF 'h'
most extensive elaborate and artistic spring openings
that ha, ever taken place In America. Inc opening
10 the publc will be held on Wednesday. THURSDAY an"
Friday OF this week. The women 81 N""-iorh nave
had many pleasant surprises at the annual spring
op.nIn9s OF this store but when they this years
Exhibition they will cry ont with ecstatic admiration
and he satisfied that their have feastcd on Things
the memory OF which will be "a Joy forever
Getting into the elevator and going first to the top
floor they will find something novel In IN" way OF
spring openings nj drygoods stores. II Is an apart
ment ready for occupancy. First there Is a com
pletely appointed dining room. The table, covered
with exuusitc damasl5 cut glass and costly silver
looks as II II had been arranged for the banquet of
king. Then there completely appointed bedrooms,
with Louis XVI bedroom sets and lace curtains of
the same style ai the windows. handsomely carved
cbcval mirrors and floors carpcted with the best
Oriental rugs. The next room Is delicaiely tinted
d,IntIIv carved mahogany. The hall Is hung with
gorgeous plush curtains and beautiful tapestries, and
the smoking room Is fixed up IN n luxurious Oriental
STYLE on the floor. carefully incosed In glass
case IS the finest piece Of round point lace in the
world II Is the famous nouncc and shawl made Tor
th. Empress Eugenic but never given to her. as II
was seized by the French Government when she and
her husband sought refuge In England at the time OF
the Franco russian war; The shawl is double point
with lace flowers In the cenir Of such delicate and
rich tones as to resemble tapestry OF finest texture
ON the next floor are scvcnty-Gve imported French
happy blending OF colors. PaIs hats, bonnets and
paissol, 10 match. also found there.
The display Of Oriental rugs and carpets, Japanese
mat,ings tapestries and lace curtains that Hilton,
Hughes a. co. have on exhibition this year has never
before been cqualcd BY the firm In the rotunda there
Is a fine display OF every novelty and coloring pro
duced in Silks Beautiful bengainos cristalines
ombrc glaces and opalcsccn bourcttes among the
many silks to be seen. on another floor will be
found furnlturc-alIgold pieces upholstered sets in
every STYLE massive oak, mahogany and maple bed
room sets to suit taste and purse. Table linen. i'm
ported from ireland. Scotland. France and England
forms an important part Of this years opening and
something that the women will appreciate Is the
famous "AristO corset" which only be found at
this store and which Is guaranteed to IT. and
lOu diminishing goods has been arranged. China
dinner sets OF the rnrest quality and design grnnc
and agate ware for every conceivable kitchen use
pastry tables. with marble slabs sunk In the Top:
bric-abrc and WcdgwoOd ornaments OF great value.
are among the many things one there. II +
impossible to tell of nll the fine things that Hilton
customers this spring. \ visit to the establishment
win alone satisfy one.