The sun. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1833-1916, 1897-12-06

the Great French. and Dressmak-
ing Parlors is decorated with the names
of leading Paris dressmakerS glibly
reeled off in French American patois.
Although not devoid of unconscious
humor, it is yet a tribute to the great
French that their names are thus taken
in vain.
We collect from them all the choicest
pieceS-not merely models to copy,
but rich, original costumes, which we
retain uncopied. Thus, Wanamaker's
is Paris. Many have been sold from
our autumn collection, some are just
here, and we have a great story to tell
concerning those that remain. It is in
two parts. You must read both.
Part First. Saturday.
PAQUIN. Three symphonic visions.
First. Gray chenille embroidery, blue
chiffon, white satin, gray taffeta. Upper
part of waist and lower part OF skirt are
ruffled. Skirt Is double, with the outer skirt
opening In front. Delicacy Of tone and color,
exquisite freshness in design. Hints only
not descriptions. Price $500.
Second Paquin Is bold-an im%pressionist.
Materials; Castor cloth, mink fur, satin, lace.
The cloth color Is new tan, satin to match
with cerise mirror satin at throat. Exquisite
carriage costume. Price $500.
Third. A "Sortie de Bal" Uncut velvet
In blush-fuSh pink, the entire costume edged
with sable fur. Bertha waist, Mary Stuart
collar. A magnificent Opera or Ball wrap.
$500.
HENRIETTA FAVRE. Three dupli-
Gates of costumes just made for
the Princess of Wales. Favre's
first appearance in America.
First. Evening gown. Black net over
white silk, exquisitely trimmed with steel
embroidery In floral design. Price $500.
Second. Reception gown. Pale blue crepe
de- chine over blue-gray silk, trimmed with
real lace inserting. Original, exquisite. Price
$3.50.
Third. Dinner gown. Broadcloth Of rare
pearl shade, with orange velvet finish at top
of waist. Both skirt and waist are embroid-
cred In chrysanthemum designs to match basic
stuff, and waist Is finished with honiton lace.
Price 1926.
SARA MAYER-Three characteristic
compositions.
First. Reception gown. White moire an
tique silk, blocked with black satin. Waist is
decorated with black lace and spangled in
crystal and black, and ostrich feathers grace
the skirt. Price $3.50.
Second. A touch of the same genius APP
pears in a reseda green broadcloth dinner
gown. The design is a Ia princeSSe, and the
trimming is of cream white silk embroidery.
Price $3.50.
Third. 1t required all the skill OF the idol
lied Sara to produce this Opera Wrap. 1t is
meldnge white satin, orange velvet, rich en-
broidery, gold beads, fox fur. Mary Stuart
supplies the motif. Price $500.
ROUFF-Two evening harmonies.
First. An evening costume of black che
nile dotted net upon black silk--a textile
triumph. The trimmings are swallow designs
expressed in Spansles. Curious in originality.
Price $500.
Second. Chiffons and satins in white, with
blue uncut velvet, compose a costume for
evening that is the refinement of originality.
In the trimmings, sprays of cream silk EN-
broidery spring from bow-knots that are
mounted upon black lace. Price $3.50.
The foregoing is printed as an in
PRODUCTION to a group of thirty-SiH
costumes and wraps that are on sale
at 5000 to $500, and all cheap; each
the product of some great designer
in dress.
Now for the
Part Second. Monday.
The entire thirty-six costumes are
collected in the beautiful new salons
Each lady visitor desiring to examine
them can have an exclusive room
But the prices! Changes have come
over the dreams of harmony in stuff
and color.
PAOUIN'S.
First, reduced from $500 to $3.50.
Second, reduced from $500 to 5000.
Third, reduced from $500 to $3.50.
FAVRE'S.
First. reduced from $500 to 5000.
Second, reduced from $3.50 to $225.
Third, reduced from 1925 to St62. 50.
MAYER.
First, reduced from $3.50 to st7s.
Second, reduced from $3.50 to SI75.
Third, reduced from $500 to $500.
ROUFF.
First, reduced from $500 to 5000.
Second, reduced from $3.50 to Si75.
| And all the rest, including every
costume in our stock, at $500 or over
come under the same rule and tn,
prices are REDUCED one-half.
/, Not that the goods have fallen il
value--they haven't declined one pc
cent. But the time to move on ha
! come we never carry garments of higl
: grades past their original season.
). M.,,s THE ebb and flow of til
! '... great trade in men
!, furnishings. furnishings bring ney
things and close out new things daily
Hare ara some choice GOODS onaned M