New-York tribune., 1897-11-21
NEWS OF THE STORES.
THE BLOUSE HAS RIVAL IN THE
FITTED BODICE.
THE BoLERo STILL HOLDS A PROMINENT PLACE
TINY RUFFLEs on EvERYTHING-A RAIN
BOW COLLECTION OF RICH SILKS
AT JAMES MCREERY CO.'S. BROAD
WAY AND ELEVENTH-ST.

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The popularity OF the Russian blouse is some
vha, vearisome since all bodices must show this
pouched effect, a fashion not always becoming eX-
cept 10 the slender. Fortunately farlsiahs' WIN
proverbial fcklencss have turned their attention
TO closer-stted waists and many Of the newest
models made In Fashions capital are now SHOWN
at Messrs. James McCreery & Co.'S. Several OF the
bodices have fancy waistcoat. wide across the
breast and narrowing at the waist line. ana nm
shed with smart revers. occasionally extending
under the arms in bolero fashion.
The dainty model shown in the sketch bearing
James McCreery & Cos name is made OF green
and white figured silk. with tiny spots Of black
satin strewn clusters of four spots over the sur
face. The unique feature about this bodice IS the
wide insertion Of rose-pink satin, covered with
heavy black yak lace. that encirces the bodice
half way between the bust And waist Inc ,n ph TIE
erect and is trimmed with ruff,es OF narrow black
lace tiny Yoke ,tee ta s s GGsa aaed
chiffon. EPauettes of the fancy green edged with
OF black ace p adorn the shoulders and small
similarly finished complete the collar
AT BELTAIRE, LURCH G. CO.'S. BROADWAY
AND FORTY-sECOND-sT
The hat shown in the sketch bearing Messrs.
Betaire. Lurch & Co.'S name is OF light bege-col-
ored felt edged with one-inch ruching Of beige
velvet In darker shade. shirred on cable cords.
The crown is encirced with high, double hounce
OF pleated yellow silk. finished at the base with
roll of dark beige taffeta ribbon and second roll
OF rich violet velvet inertwined. The ribbon Is
side, which is further garnitured with gracefully
arranged pheasant quls. The dainty French col,
larette IS combination of coque feathers and
green velvet the former covering entirely the body
o. the garment. while the green velvet Is rufned
around It's entire edge. and forms the high collar.
AT A. d. MATTHEWS & SONS. FULTON-ST.
BROOKLYN.
One might Nil columns with an accoun. OF the
novelties which in every department OF
Matthews & Sons establishment. and then but
meagre idea would be gained OF the extent and
variety Of the stock prepared for the holidays
The basement Is veritable museum OF Austrian
art. potteres marbles. bronzes. Dresden bric-a-
brac and exquisite enamels gathered from the
storehouses OF the largest manufacturers OF Eu-
rope. The first floor makes It's contribution to the
winter Of 1sS1-9S in charming display OF silver
ware. jewelry. leather goods. laces and neck ac-
cessories in profusion. And then. not to neglect
Young America. the chdrcn's departments, In
Guiding boys clothing Is repletc with stylish yet
sensible garments, that will delight youthful hearts
and defy Jack Fro.ts sharpest nlps The tea
gowns and tea Jackets will bewtch the heart and
picted in this arms sketch. which is one Of the
GAN les lsr d n WI d6d desire IS ash
ioned Of pink brocadsd EDS sk so and LIS Is Trimmed ds win
satin ribbon. x lining Of pink aIbatrcss gives i
decidedly decorative Another entirely frivolous
upon aoUnces e Of lace. fastened to Insertions Of
white embroidery. through which run bands of
pae-blue ribbons
AT DORFLINGERS NO. 9iS BROADWAY.
Glittering crystal and rich cut glass appeal IRE
sistibly to every womans eyes and heart for in
her heart every woman is already a housewife and
consequently desirous of acquiring proprietary
right IN closet and sideboard filled with dainty
glassware So In the knowledge that 1t will In
terest every woman, Americas great cut-glass hrm
announces an unusual display of cut glass. both at
LIt-tr .Itf.NF and
the wholesale showrocms No 3S Murray-st. Among
the newest novelties is creme de menthe set OF
clear crystal saucer-sha ped glasses. with stem and
stand Of menthe-grecn glass and the bottle stopper
Of similar color. Another novelty is a set Of punch
sauccrs TO match In cut colored glass there are
many odd vases. loving cups and decaners show
ing an overcasng or ruby. green or amber which
When. When GU! ,, make delightful combination of
cigar and cracker jars furnished with mounting 3
o. sterling silver.
cutters art are shown in an eighteen-inch punch
bowl on large large stand most elaboratcly gut and
cream in fancy boxes or fruit forms. Many sns- is
found f0I In 'as this s oe bottles snS w
lined with satin.
AT THE MERIDEN BRITANNIA CoMPANY's.
NO. POS FIFTH-AvE
Tho Meriden Britannia Company is making un-
usual efforts this season 10 have It's holiday
stock complete before the rush OF purchasers be-
gins and special exhibits have been prepared
showing all the and fashionable articles in
silver tableware and toilet articles.
An inspection is invited. and all visitors are
stven every facility for seeing the novelties with
out being importuned to buy. Among the articles
Of cut glass and sterling silver displayed are
foylnecups prize cups and claret-cups: punch
bowls tobacco and biscuit Jars brandy and whiskey
tugs tankards cha ampagne- bottle holders and wine
coolers Rookwood pottery with sterling sivei
new pieces in whiskey jugs. cigar and tobacco
;ars ihe former ranging from S2 10 30. and the
latter from i2O 10 SIS In the smaller articles there
are many novel plain and made nas
or finished with dainty applied designs of gold or
enamel and ranging in price from u 20 TO w
Desk accessories are also SHOWN ~ pss pro- and