Semi=weekly graphic., 1896-10-07
THE GREAT RED STORE TREATS THE PUBLIC TO A FEAST
 OF BEAUTY.
The Magnifcence of the Fall Open ing Today Never Surpassed
 In This City.

HeSan th1S morning under the mos favorable auspices. The day wa , one ot the prettiest of the season } and the very air had the hum of bus mess activity and joyous, happ,
 life.
 Before the hour hand of the grea city clock had reached 3 the stor
 was filled with ladies who had gath cred there 10 See the many exquisit, and handsome, as well as servicea ble good, thas had been brought tt Pine Bluff by those immense dealers the HonHet Dry Goods Company
 Among the great number of GUS toners and sight seers was Q GRAPHIC reporter, and, Otwithstanding the many openings it has been his pleas ure to attend, when he entered the door of this great mercantile house he could scarcely repress an exclama- tiun of wonder at the vast array of goods and the many beautiful things that met his eye
 The large display windows front- ing on Second avenue, il themselves, were d treat to view. The one on the left contained d display of shoes, the center one was a magnificent dis play of Fall and Winter hats for the ladies, and the window on the right Was devoted to q display of dress goods, and so exQuisitely was these goods draped and the colors blended that it did credit to the artist who did the work.
 AS you entered the doors a bust ling scene of life presented itself, for the aisles of the immense store were crowded with ladies in handsome and bright attire who were examin- ing the pretty things displayed so temptingly and with such exquisite taste before them.
 The front counter in the center of tbe store was devoted to the display of handkerchiefs, and here you were compelled to stop for Il time to see the many beautiful goods in this line. ->-
 Next came the display of laces and trimmings. There were trimmings of chiffon, tinsel, brocades, passa- mentries, in fact, every thing in that sI;1o tl,of oo,,l1 .,I,,r,, ltAuol,. ,..nv,a,
 Following this was the silk and dress goods department, and in this line did the Great Red Store surpass anything of the kind ever before seen in this city, or. for that matter, in the State. There were goods of every kind of texture and finish, in eolors that could please all. The textures that attracted most attention were rhodemens. taffetons, dresdens. satins, nouveltoneax and silks of all Parisian looms, novelty wool dress goods in all new fabrics. such as Loucle. brocatelle, mattalouse velvet and evening dress goods of every description.
 The hosiery department, the glove department aud juvenile department were as complete as perfect knowl- edge could make them.
 In the rear of the store was the cloak and wsap department, and here, indeed, was handsome dis play. There were wraps in plush, capes and jackets in melton cloth, capes in Empire style, boucle wraps of all kinds, children's and misses wraps, elegant tailor-made skirts of boucle, mohair, serges, etc. The cloaks, capes and skirts range from $1 50 up, and are certainly of elegant finish, splendid goods and lovely designs, and a superior line was never before brought tn Pine Bluff.
 The rear of the great building is devoted to the millinery department and here, indeed, wascentered every thing of beauty not displayed in the other departments.
 The millinery department is pre- sided over by Miss Virginia Rues- teaux, who, as an artist and an ac- complished millner and charming lady, has no superior in the South. The department Ofer which she presides is perfect bower of beauty and taste The predominatingcolors of the exquisite display of honHets and hats are black and white, blue and green. Miss Ruesteaux and her accomplished assistants. Misses Minnie Bayliss and Mollie Mitchell, were attised in the prevailing colors Tastefully arranged in show cases were hais, bonnets and head orna.
 nents in every conceivable style, ana d more beautiful and stylish line O goods it was never the reporters pleasure to see. In the center of tht department was a show case trim med with ivy and in this case was { hat that brought forth an exclama tion of delight from all who saw it Tt was trimmed in heilotrope ant white with steel and rhineston, l ornaments. It was a marvel of tast, and beauty. In this department il also carried beautiful line of sailurl