The Anaconda standard. [volume] (Anaconda, Mont.) 1889-1970, 1897-12-23
DISTINCT AND UNIQUE
Holiday Decorations at the Store
of o. K. Lewis & Co.
COMMANDS ADMIRATION
The Whole Scheme Is Harmonious and
Pleasing -Throngs Have Crowded
the Aisles of the Store Since
the Day of the Opening.

In these days of preparation for holi-
day festivities when every merchant
strives to Guido every other in the eff
| fort to make his place of business the
| most attractive. the store of O. X
| Lewis q Co. stands out distinct and
| unique among the big mercantile es-
/ adjustments of the city in point of
decorations as well as in every other
particular. The holiday decorations
/ which were given the finishing touches
/ yesterday are artistic in the extreme.
! So harmonious and pleasing is the gen
eral scheme of decoration that one on
4 entering the spacious show rooms in
! voluntarily emits a little exclamation
of surprise like that which comes from
the audience at the theaters when the
! curtain rises on an especially pleasing
scenic picture The decorations,
Though completed only Yesterday had
the effect of swelling. the throngs that
have crowded the aisles of the store
since the holiday trade first opened,
many Of whom went for no other pur-
pose than TO view the decorations.
On entering the store ones attention
is first attracted by remarkably har-
monious blending of evening silks
Huge sea shells. done in silk, line the
edge on one side and in the concave of
each is arranged one or more bolts of
the same material in contrasting, but
side, is the display of mems goods, fur
nishings and otherwise, as neatly and
tastefully arranged as is possible with
such goods, and giving an excellent
idea of the size and character of the
stock carried
Back in the new addition or the new
daylight salesroom,' as it is styled. are
the principal features of the decora-
tons, in the way of especial designs
An exact reproduction of the Eiffel
tower rising to the dome of the build
ing Is an interesting creation, being
made entirely of dainty ladies' linen
handkerchief, the steel rods being imi-
tated by the handkerchiefs being rolled
In all, 1000 of the dainty pieces of linen
were used in the construction of the
tower.
Another handsome design is a minia-
ture reproduction of the Brooklyn
bridge. made of napkins and towels. |
Another is the Japanese village" done /
IN fans and silk. tiny threaten. with |
a Christmas tree in the center of the |
stage. is charming conception, while |
the "Rialto," in Venice, the viaduet |
constructed of 1.500 linen handker- |
chiefs, and an oil painting showing the
Watery street in perspective, is Won
derfully realistic and picturesque crea- /
ton. IN the center of the room ste ads
the fur display, surmounted by a great
silver tip bear, looking wild and savage
mate stuffed creature.
The two front show windows also
present a charming and attractive ap-
pearance In the one devoted to the
display of women's goods are shown
evening silks. brocades, chiffons, a Won
ierful red satin brocade for evening
gowns, and any quantity of Jewell
gloves, and all most artistically ar
ranged and on a pedestal in the center.
by the rich fabrics. is a
dancing doll as large as an
S-year-old girl going constantly
through gyrations of the skirt dancer
md daintily lifting the gauzy skirts as
hought in real life. The doll works by
automatic machinery and is a great at
raction to passers-by.
In the opposite window. which is de-
'oted exclusively to the display Of
mems wear, are silk handkerchiefs.
ties. umbrellas, night
hirts-in fact everything one could
lame in the way of rich and stylish
goods for men. Altogether
he holiday showing al this store is one
# the features of holiday decoration in
Butte.