The Democratic press. [volume] (Ravenna, O. [Ohio]) 1868-1901, 1893-04-05
THE OPENINGS,

The millinery openings were especially at
tractive this year. The various windows about
town were bedecked in q refinement of displays
seen and admired by even the men. more than
few Of whom stopped to admire the beautiful
decorations.
At LEFFINawELL & HoLDENs the sights sur
passed anything ever beneld at this well known
house. Their window was marvel of arti site
loveliness, while the interior decorations were
simply wonderful, The prevailing colors were
heliotrope and green. Among the myriad at
fractions was bank of roses over tside case
of hats and trimmings. in the latter of which
the ribbon straw is the latest innovation. Then
there was lovely case of flowers and Jar
dinisre of artificial roses that impelled more
than one face forward to nearer inhalation of
the supposed rose odor. The delicate deception
was further increased blythe judicious use of a
little perfume. The cases were filled with
flowers and made hats. there being won-
derful display of straw hats in fancy colors
and people could not admire enough what they
saw. and heard as well, for brilliant feature
of the opening was the Introduction of piano
music. Here again the best that could be had
was secured. Miss Maud Maxson delighted
everyone with her playing, as she always does
The piano was Vose," furnished by C. H
France. The fancy work was especially fine.
The opening lasted three days. beginning on
Thursday, and the room was crowded day and
night.
MRS A. 81. PARSONS entertained her visitors
with lovely array Of tastefully arranged cx-
hibits. The b1endings were were extremely
pleasing. The chandeliers were decorated in
artistic and original design. A basket of rare
floral filling hid the one, and from the other
hung-we speak advisedly-a Ihoop skirt bell
AS If to hide away the threatened specter that
haunts the male vision. thisc particular contriv.
ance of wicked wire looked as innocent as q
rolled up hedgehog. as 1t hung in .Ah Sin SIM
pllcity from its support, bedecked in a maze of
floral beauty. and disguised as a bell with a
clapper of blue violets. 1t twas pretty. but. be
not deceived, The window decorations were
very beautiful. the prevailing colors being hell
otrope and green. A line of trimmed hats
suspended in gay lines the length of the Store,
added much to the display. Another sign of
resurrection we noticed in the window-the
genuine old poke bonnet. The opening was
held Friday and Saturday. and large numbers
were in attendance. Miss Katie Hotchkiss en-
tertained the visitors with choice piano selec-
tions.
At MRS c. j. WOODS the Opening days were
Friday and Saturday. This popular house, al.
ways st the front in enterprise, made pleas
ing and creditable display. The windows were
filed with flowers and hats. and were admired
and eomplimented by throng of visitors. who
were equally pleased ct the interior exhibits,
A case Of beautiful hats revealed the fact that
bird trimmings are again demanded by the
fashion auto Gratis. handsome case of flowers
received many compliments and the numerous
little art gems that filed in the odd nooks and
corners completed what was a very pleasing
decorative display.
At MRS. e. NJ RosINsoN's no formal Openin &
was had. but very tasty decorations were visi-
BILE on every hand The prevailing celors were
lavender and cream. Two cases of lovely floral
limitations and = choice collection of natural
flowers caught the eye at first entrance. A ta-
BILE of trimmed and one of untrimmed hats con-
tanned all the newest designs and was indeed
-center of fashion and beauty" Among the
artificial flowers the panaies and violets pre-
dominated.