The Wilmington daily Republican. (Wilmington, Del.) 1890-1902, 1897-10-08
A DAY Of OPENINGS
Stores Put on Bright Appearance and
Attracted r1any People,

Yesterday was day of openings among
Wilmington's business men and never be-
fore had there been such interest taken
Market street during The afternoon, pre-
sented holiday appearance Fully % UW
people crowded it, all on their way to the
business houses which have made Will
inington famous.
The store of Megary T. Son attracted the
greatest interest because of the recent I'M
provemcnts. That it Is the finest store in
the State and equal to those OF Philadcl
phia. was attested by every one of tho2O,
COO people who surged through the build
ing. Flowers and poLted plants were
everywhere, and obliging ushers showed
visitors the beautiful furniture, carpets
and everything else pertaining to house
furnishing.
Grace orchestra gave delightful CONGO t
On the top floor of the building. In me
evening the First Regiment Band dis
coursed mnsic.
On all sides comm endation of the enter.
prising firm were heard and tie surprise
which tho people experienced will greatly
benefit tho cnterprising firm which gave
the opening. To-day the firm got ready to
sell goods to the hundreds of people who
are ready to buy now that they have seen
the excellent stock. As each person en-
tered the door of the big establishme mt
they were given u ticket which entitled
them to % chance on parlor suit valued
at 500 Last night the drawing was held
and No. 0lOl drew tho prize. The pers on
who has the other portion of that ticket
can get the par'or suit by calling and pre-
senting 1T.
A small boy was selected from the crowd
and blindfodcd to draw the plumber from
tho box. He drew number 9lOl. During
,tn "a fnlI In
store and it may be had by the owner
calling at the Office Of the firm and prov
ing property.
BRENNAN's OPEN ING.
Thousands of people visited the depart
mcnt store OF Edward II. Brennan yestcr-
day. Each department of the mammoth
store was visited and tho goods and prices
inspected. 1t is safe to say that the clerks
will be buster than ever for the next
month, because tho advertising given to
tho different lines of goods is sure to at
tract buyers. The reputation Of Brcnnan's
goods and his fair dealing have secured n
big patronage.
Mr. Brennan believes in advertising and
thereby keeps the general public nc,
quainted with the goods anil prices at his
store. Once customer always II customer
at Brenuan's is the rule with the house
keepers OF this city and State.
Each visitor as given Il ticket emitting
the holder tOa chance on parlor suite,
extension table and rocker
Ihi, Is opening day Mt Brcnnrn's also
and visitors Will be received until 9o'clock
to night. Those who have not visited the
mammoth store at No 22l Market s rect
should do 50 this afternoon and evening.
ATS. MITCHELLs STORE
The trimming, notion and millinery of
S. Mitchell, No, 2l0 Market street, success,
sOr TO Mitchell d. Bash, had its opening of
Ia; styles during the afternoon, and hun
drcdo OF ladies took advantage OF the oc-
cas.on to inspect the large line Of goods al
ways to be found at the store. The sturc
was handsomely decorated with drapery
and potted plants, giving it Il cosnopoll.
tan appearance.
Mr. Mitchell shows the largest line Of
trimmed and unarilnmed ladies hats In
tie city as we'll rs wOmLn's wraps. A
large line of underwear ut prices that can
rot help but sell them can bc found here,
ne well as splendid rs Or. ncnt Of Irish
work in scarls, shams, covers, etc. A
Handsome souvenirs given TO every pur.
chaser.
OPENINGS OF MILLINERY.
Miss L. Stciuicken had her iall opening
OF millinery yes terday afternoon
und ahnndsome lot Of hats was shown
10 the large number Of women who called
Mrs. =. N. harirn also put her fall and
winter display OF millinery on slow.