Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1898-04-08
1898 Millinery Opening.

Miss Clara A. Libby's ambition has
been to surprise all callers with the
profusion Of stylish and beautiful hats
and bonnets, lovely chldren's bonnets.
new novelties in neck wear. silk waists
and all the rich and rare things in rib
bons, flowers, spangIed plumes, quilts,
of pretty things.
If Miss Libby's success is to be
judged by the number of people who
We're anxious to see all thes. attrac-
tons then it must be called great
success, and this seasons millinery
opening has been ushered in. not ex-
actly with a sound of trumpets. but
with bevy Of bright and pretty faces.
Stop moment before entering this
display where the queenly figure reigns
supreme. The vain creature evidently
is anxious for you to see all the charms
of dress and hat, undoubtedly revolving
for this very purpose.
The prevailing colors of yellow and
turquoise blue give but faint I'M
preston of the effect of these colors as
they appear in this window in 50 many
shades in the different hats, the lovely
dress of the figure, flowers. etc. You
cannot overlook the pure Easter lilies
50 they need no further mention. The
hats, yes, what about the hats of this
season? Let US first consider the one
that adorrs the head Of the graceful
figure. This hat is elegant. one of the
most stylish of this seasons produc-
tioNS. 1t is copy of an imported
French hat. the open work Of black
straw and a yellow chiffon crown is
fairly covered With the artistically ar
ranged black and yellow plumes, jet
ornaments, the expensive and graceful
aigrettes, the whole combining to make
hat that will enhance to high de
gree, the beauty of the Wearer.
1t may be Well here to mention a
child's hat. To call it a novelty but
poorly describes it, it is that truly.
and a beautiful one. The effect of the
shape is of itself charming add to this
blue, in ribbons. chiffons and forget-me-
nots, with long delicate ties and you
can imagine a hat sweet and enchant-
ing enough to satisfy any mother who
may be proud of the beauty of her
four or -year-old darling.
The shepherdess style appears as one
of the most popular this season, the
numbers Of this class already ordered
indicates this. one sample in partiCu-
lar should be noticed A fancy green
straw trimmed principally with a pro-
fusion of daisies. pansies and grasses,
finished in the back with one Of the
new dropping velvet bows. and heavily
trimmed under the brim with foliage.
Ask to see the swell hat of the lot,
a green silk straw. see it before some
one captures it. 1t is an indiscribable
combination that has q beauty and
charm of its own
The north window will attract much
attention en- account of the elegant
novelties in children's jackets and bon
nets. ladies silk waists, and a remark
able display of neckwear this store IS
famous for carrying in stock. The
general appearance in the store is very
striking, such brilliant effect is given to
all by the tasteful arrangement of rib
bons. flowers and fancy articles Don't
wee bonnets.
Not only Miss Libby, but all Of her
accomplished assistants. have reason
for feeling gratified at the results of
this successful millinery opening.