The daily morning journal and courier., 1898-10-07
GRAND FALL OPENING.
At Evven Mcintyre & Co. ,s.

Thousands of women flocked to see ing at Ewen Mcintyre & Co.'S big dry goods store, which began yesterday and continues to-day and tomorrow. The array of novelties displayed in seem- ingfy endless profusion we'll repaid the visitors, being an exhibition of great interest and affording something of fas- cinating attraction for one and all. All the myriads of novelties were most deftly displayed and the courtesy of the big corps of clerks was unfailing, feature which is always an additional source of pleasure to visitors. Where to begin to specify in so large display is somewhat of a puzzle. Each of the many departments had it's specialties, and provided an epitome of what is lat est and newest, most fashionable and attractive in that particular branch of the business
 The attractions of the costume de- partment are many. Some beautiful designs in velour jackets furnish spe- oiaI attraction. One, a loose-fitting Jacket, is richly embroidered in jet and chenille. It's wide revers are exquisite Iy embroidered. Another, chic little coat, is latticed with an embroidery of chenille braid and has tall collar of marten fur.
 The display of English cutaway, box front and double and single breasted coats is one of the finest exhibitions in the store. They are made in kersey, covert cloth and cheviot, trimmed with the braid that is so popular for fall wear The Things in silk taffeta add to their beauty and value. The suits of the same styles have the skirts f1ounced and are either plain or braided. They have the style and finish peculiar to the tailor-made suit. The display of golf capes is fine. The capes are made Of imported rugs in delightful combtna- tions.
 A trimming department has been ad- ded to the store. This increases the value of the millinery department very much. The exquisite models made from Parisienne designs are especially noteworthy Dainty lingerie of the most tasteful appearance also help to make the opening a most complete one lAll that is needed to make Well-dress- ed woman Is to be found in the big
 
 store.
 Dress goods and silks have not been forgotten. The patterns are elegant and attractive, to say the least. The uncut yelvets this season are exquisite One piece shown yesterday is of royal blue, with a figure overlaid in white tracery. Others are in striped and bar red designs in lovely colors The ere pons are superb and in the richest of colors and designs. Tine principal x shades are in dull purples, Havana brown, indigo blues, but all so beauti- f,l1ly interwoven and blended with oth- er colors.
 The department for trimmings is es- recially well stocked this year. There was shown yesterday a lovely piece of mousseline de soie barred with black chenille and tiny ribbon. A La Tosca nat attracted much admiration to itself as also did numberless really beautiful artistic designs in chenille, jet, steel and applique In fact, all kinds of new things and Parisian novelties are offer ed.
 Tn the glove department are such standard makes as Dent, Maggioni and +be firms own make, the Argyle. Rib
  velvet in turquoise and old rose, the new printed warp and the changeable ombre double-faced satin.
 The men have not been forgotten either. and their furnishing department has been restocked with the best of wear. The lots of underwear and shirts are of the finest quality. And besides heinz able to fit out both men and wo- men in the very best of clothes, Mcln- tyre x Go. can furnish the house from ion to bottom Pillow cases, fine linen, nankins. table covers, lambrequins and lace curtains all have their proper nlaees and each tempts the shopper to purchase.
 Even the basement is full of house. hold ware, and the display of table sets and beautiful dishes attract their share of attention.
 The large addition on Church street, which was to have been ready for the opening, is not quite completed, but it will soon be ready.