St. Paul daily globe., 1895-09-20
CEPTION TO THE GENERAL
PUBLIC.
THOUSANDS OF PEOPLE GO.
FROM ANY POINT OF VIEW 1T Ar-
FEARED LIKE A BIT OF
FAIRYLAND.
AuspfciOus Opening of What
Promises to he a Successful
Season.

To approach the plymouth corner"
last night, on either Seventh or Robert
streets, was like walking toward fairy
land. The three big plate glass win
dows that constitute the second story
front of the Plymouth shone forth as
great frames of light, defined by brill
liant lines of flashing electric globes.
The big signs and the clock over the
entrance were similarly outlined. With
in the frames were living panoramas
of moving life-ladieS in gay costumes,
carrying beautiful flowers, the gift of
the house; gentlemen in Sunday best
alongside the girls, proud fathers, fond
mothers, admiring sweethearts, self
satisfied SWANS.
From the street the throng up stairs
seemed to be moving amid gardens of
white, green and gold, for in every
place that would hold them beautiful
potted plants had been placed. They
set off the prosaic piles of clothing for
men and boys at the same time that
they lent additional glory to the shin
Ing plate glass cases, in which were
displayed some of the richest creations
for ladies that have ever been brought
to st. Paul. This ladies', misses and
children's department is a. new feature
at the Plymouth. 1t occupies all of the
Robert street side of the second floor,
and will be in charge of Mary E. Sulli-
van, one of the best known and most
competent ladies in her sphere in st.
Paul. Not only will the very finest
goods in cloth and furs be- kept, but
the selection will range down to a
garment costing only as many cents
as the high-priced wraps, mantles,
capes and cloaks will cost in hundred
dollars. AS peoples store the
Plymouth must necessarily be pre-
pared to suit all tastes and all purses;
but a speciality will be made of the
newest and most elegant garments
that America and Europe can produce.
Jungle, theater lobby, drawing room,
business office and workshop seemed
to be artistically blended into one in
the big Seventh street window. Splen-
didly mounted wild animals were en-
sconced amid tropical plants, while be-
low and around were piled the latest
shapes In mems and boys clothing, in
costly or low-priced materials. And
in either end were elegantly attired fe-
male figures, the rich costumes being
topped off by dazzingly "swell' opera
cloaks
Manager Lennon had procured 1000
dozen of beautiful roses and buds, to
be distributed among lady callers. In
order to receive their guests properly
the army of clerks Of the establish
ment had arrayed themselves In their
best and had so disposed the great
stock as to show it off In approved
style. Then, to supply harmony of
sweet sounds, Seibert's full band had
been located. in a. favorable position,
and every member of the noted band
seemed to be keyed up for an extra eff
fort. The result was according to ex-
pectations, and as it should be; for the
public fiocked to enjoy the good things
from l O'clock until late at night.
1t would be difficult to say just how
many people inspected the store and
stock during the day; but the roses
would hardly go around among the
lady callers. There must have been
nearly as many men and boys, so that
it is entirely safe to say that at least
20, 600 people passed in and out of the
Plymouth yesterday during the con-
cert and exhibition hours. Nothing
was sold after the noon hour, of course,
but the affair was a most auspicious
opening of what promises to be a
great seasons prosperity for the
Plymouth.