The Anaconda standard. [volume] (Anaconda, Mont.) 1889-1970, 1896-04-02
'TWASA GREAT TREAT
The Ladies Will Have Something New
to Chat About.
A LOVELY SIGHT TO BEHOLD
thousands Throng the Immense
Store fooms of the D. J. Hennessy
Mercantile Company's Estab-
lishment-Spring Opening.
LOVELY SIGHT TO BEHOLD

| ecch PhdSC ycStcIUdy VIII long De re-
membered with feelings of the deepest
pleasure by the ladies OF Butte and the
success or failure of future openings
VIII be decided by a comparison with
ii. The members of the fair sex were
naturally more interested in the affair
than the male population, but the
number OF gentlemen who attended the
opening was unusually large and their
/ EXPLANATIONS of praise were as enthu-
siastic as those of the ladies. The peo-
| pie commenced to arrive at the large
store as soon as the doors were open
ed yesterday morning and they contin-
ued to pour in through the doors all
day in steady stream. which con-
stantly increased in size up to the clos
| ing hour last evening.
The interior of the popular store pre-
sented more of the appearance of the
most beautiful pictures of Fairyland
| than anything else. 1t was gorgeously
decorated throughout and the beauty
| or the scene presented was enhanced
by the entire absence of artificial
| means in the decorations. The decora-
tions consisted exclusively of choice
selections from the stocks OF goods
piled up in rich profusion on counters
| and shelves, and were unique and APP
propriate in each department.
A trip through the mammoth estab-
lishment was something Of an under
taking on account of the dense crowd.
but the visitor who went over all of
the floors was well repaid. The trip
was a succession of scenes of rich
beauty and delightful surprises, and
the visitors comments became more
enthusiastic and fiattering as each new
department was reached.
When the ladies reached the ground
moor again their eyes We're tired from
looking at pretty things and their sides
were sore from being crushed by the
crowd, but their hearts were filled with
happiness and satisfaction They
were also filled with new ideas and
spring styles and they left the store
prepared to make an onslaught on
their own bank accounts or their hus-
bands pocketbooks without delay.
Beautiful and useful souvenirs of Jap
enese ware which are the most expen-
sive that have ever been given away
In Butte were presented to all visitors.
Silks have always a fascination for
ladies, and when they are shown in
such an array of loveliness as is pre-
scented to the visitor here the effect is
bewildering.
The new evening shades are shown
in Taffetas, printed warps. handsome
Silk Brocades, Self-Colored Silks, etc.
Black Silks in all the new weaves
plain. fancy and brocaded have a con-
spicuous space in the display. The
QellCdte WDlpe anu creams make many
wish they were a bride again. French
Novelty Dress Goods, silk Mixtures,
Wool textures, plain and fancy fabrics
of the very latest styles delight the
eye and charm the taste of all behold
ers. Mr. Thomas Redmond, who lately
returned from the eastern markets and
manufactures, where he purchased this
stock of dress goods Is satisfied Butte
ladies can dress as fashionably as their
New York sisters. If they will see some
of the choice fabrics they will appre- |
ciate that for rich and handsome goods |
at a medium price Hennessy carries |
the palm.
Dress Trimmings and Buttons are |
perfectly lovely in pearls. jet and high |
ly colored passementerie. etc. New |
Gloves. new Hosiery, Novelty Neck
wear. etc, must be seen by ladies. Men |
outside the business cannot dote on |
their beauty.
The Mems Furnishing Goods Depart
ment is busy opening new goods. Sew
eral thousand new ties, cases of over
shirts, hosiery, hats, gloves, etc, show
what a big business is anticipated. Mr.
F. z. Churchill, who has this depart
ment in charge, has but just returned
from his extended "trip buying goods.
He remained late In the market be-
cause many of the newest things were
not shown earlier in the season. Buy
Ing these things direct from manufac-
turers in large quantities enables this
house to compete with big jobbers and
TO furnish the retail trade with big
values not elsewhere obtainable
The ladies' suit department on the
second floor is a paradise to which all
ladies' fiocked, and well they might for
no where else in the same amount of
space has such a display of garments
been made. Every available inch was
aiken up by something charming. La
Hes colored petticoats of plain and
'ancy silks. mohair. satin De Chine,
'ateen and moreen Wed with a large
of fancy silk waists. love
v tea gowns and stylish capes for first
place A charming jacket is of tan
10th with close fitting vest and large
white lapels. The handsome sleeve is
lose fitting to the elbow and button
trimmed.
Tailor made gowns are shown in
lightly abbreviated skirt lengths in
ONE of the best models. The tailor
made skirt is not so big as 1t was but
he sleeves hold their own. Lovely
Houses of jardiniere silk, vivid In coll
ring. but wbthal harmonious in effect,
re exceedingly attractive.
Ready made fiy-front REFER suits are
for stylish fit and general
make up. Serges. fancy checks, etc,
re used. giving an appearance decid-
dly natty.
A fancy novelty in children's coats
as four rows silk braid. three and a
alf dozen pearl buttons. full sleeve
nd plated back.
Dainty capes and jackets by their
elicate beauty and charming lowell
ess held an excited coterie of fash
unable people all the time.
Trimmed hats. useful and ornamen-
al sunshades. parasols. boys clothing,
TX underwear etc proved hiR-hlv in |
sresting.
Mr.. Thos. Magner has charge OF this
ooc and his genial face was bathed In 1
wreath of smiles at the great success
the opening.
The Carpet department. under the
Of J. A Pritchard. has a
isplay of High Grade floor coverings
hitch has never been equalled in the | {
istory of Butte. Particularly attrac-
We the rl-.h cnlnrlnn-s IA hanA /