The daily morning journal and courier., 1894-10-04
BRILLIANT FALL OPENINGS.
GRAND DISPLAYS OF BEAUTIFUL
 GOODS Iy VARIETY.

What Was Noticed in Stroll About vart-
 ous of the Big Stores sYesterday-Eiegani
 Wraps. Cioaks. Bonnets. Etc.
 Yesterday the annual fall and win ter openings occurred at several of the big Chapel street stores. and despite the lowering skies the attendance of ladies was very large. and great interest was evinced. Some of the multitudes of features of the various displays arc as follows:
 VALLEY, NEELY AND COMPANY.
 The fall opening at the large empo- rum of Malley. Nicely & Co. began yes terday and will continue to-day. Their display of hats and bonnets are among the finest that have ever been shown In this city. It Is no wonder the place was thronged all day and evening by the ladies. A dainty toque was of a four-cornered affair, the entire crown being of brown broadcloth, jeweled in turquoises. The edge was of mink fur, and there were several loops of brown satin ribbon. A love of bonnet was of Havana brown. the crown of gilt passamenterie end there were several magenta roses and a brown aigrette at one side. A large hat of bluet vel vet was trimmed with variegated satin ribbon in the same shade. and there were two tiny wings and two steel buckles that were tastefully put on among the ribbon loops. A stylish toque was one which had an accordean pleated crown of black moire ribbon, with braid and jet edge and two large black birds, while a brown felt Eng fish gaiety with high crown of black velvet covered with white lace and a white top to the crown Is most daringly original. There were black velvet Rem- brandts and large hats of every con- ceivable style and description, hats that cannot fail to please everybody. The window displays of the firm are simply elegant.
 In all departments the displays are great, and there is souvenir bargain in every department.
 F.M. BROWN AND COMPANY.
 The large show windows of the firm of F. M. Brown & Go. presented a won derfully attractive appearance yester- day and gave only hint of the beauti- full fall display within. Opening day means first of all hats and bonnets, and what more could be desired than the displays made all so attractive to femi- ninity. Among those noticed were: A striking toque was of emerald green velvet with mink scarf brim, medallion in gilt on crown, cerise roses confined in a loop at one side.
 A novelty in fall millinery is the chenille braid. Entire hats may be made of it, or it may be combined with other material. It is in any way dressy and attractive. A pretty swell hat of the braid in black was trimmed with black coque feathers, huge cerise satin bows and velvet ties. Very Frenchy.
 An elegant large hat in black had a velvet shirred brim with high Van dyke crown, large cluster of tips and Greek bandeau in steel encircling the crown.
 A stunning novelty was a wide brim of velvet showing open work medal lions in Irish point, felt chamois scarf, black Dlumes.
 5 Among the brown hats, which are popular, was noticed one in Havana brown velvet with shirred crown, shaded brown and blue ribbons and birds used in the adornment.
 The opening continues to-day.
 THE CHARLES MoNsoN COMPANY.
 An elegant display of rich dress goods, satin antiques and other choice fabrics, is that shown by the Charles Monson company at their annual fall opening, which began yesterday and continues to-day. The display is one seldom shown outside the metropolis. Upstairs in the cloak room are shown ready made suits and cloaks that for fit, style and finish cannot be excelled. The Golf capes are gems and the rich theater and calling wraps have Paris stamped all over them. Bargains are to be offered each day and the opening day visitor must make it point to look at their fine stock.
 Then they have an extensive line of the new crepe cloths that are sold for the modest price of s yard and brocades all marked by a quiet ele- gance that is synonymous with the name of the firm. They also have full line of imported laces.
 They also have a full and elegant line of tailor made gowns in silks and satins, and in all kinds of dress goods their lines are second to none, in this city. The opening continues to-day,when spe- cial bargains are offered in all depart ments. t".
 M. FRANK AND COMPANY.
 The opening, which was announced in our columns yesterday morning of M. Frank & O., took place yesterday and will continue to-day, Large throngs visited this well known and popular store and inspected their large lines of fall cloaks and other season. able goods. The display surpasses any, thing ever before shown by this enter prising house. Special bargains are of- fered.' &
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