The daily morning journal and courier., 1899-03-29
The Charles Manson Co.


 The old reliable and standard dry goods house of the Chas. Monson Co. had their annual spring opening yes- terday and despite the weather the store was crowded with ladies viewing the beautiful and wealthy materials which meet their eyes immediately they entered the establishment, It seems as if the firm and it's staff of artists had foreseen the kind of weath-
 CT that was to be meted out to them for the opening day and had exerted all their resources in order to make the internal part of the building look as if spring and the time of the singing of birds had in reality come. The over head trimmings were beautiful in the extreme, and were very much admired by all who visited the emporium. while on the various counters were displayed a wealth of richness and rarity that would be hard to describe. In the large cloak department we noticed some very rare and exclusive designs in tailor made suits, among which were the new demi-train suits, tunics, saddle back and flare skirts. Silk and lace dresses and silk petticoats were also shown in abundance, and there was also stock of exclusive designs in silk and wash goods waists that were sure to please even the most fastidious taste The silk department, one of the best lighted and one of the largest of it's kind in New England was stocked with all the latest products and novelties of the French, British and American manufacturers. In the dress goods department many exquisite designs and colorings in wool goods are being shown. They comprise the pick of the home and foreign markets, and incldue venetians, camel hair, cheviot, coverts and broadcloths in all the prevailing shades. The wash goods department at this store Is always considered par excellence, and here is being shown the latest novelties in Anderson's Scotch ginghams, organdies dimities, the new linen ginghams so much in vogue, as also the new madras suitings in colors with white pleat insertion. The under wear department, parasol department, gentlemen's furnishing department, and in fact every other department in this large store is filled with goods that can be better appreciated by being seen than read about, and we commend our readers to visit the establishment and judge for themselves.
 At Howe S Stetson,s.
 The big stores of this large and popu- lar go-ahead firm were thronged with ladies yesterday, who were evidently delighted with the display which Howe & Stetson's presents. Here everything was blooming and fresh colors were blended to perfection with palms and evergreens and a band of music hid away amongst the former discoursed sweet strains during the afternoon that greatly charmed all who visited this es- tablishment. The firm is carrying out quite number of alternations which. however, are not yet completed. but when finished will greatly add to the comfort and convenience of it's many patrons A new feature will be soda fountain which is rapidly nearing con- pletion and which will be one of the largest and best, it is said in the state In every department the firm is show ing a large and varied assortment of that goes to make thoroughly up-to-
 
 many departments is loaded with the products of the leading foreign and do- mestic markets and the assortment shown is large and well selected. The cloak department is replete with many rich and hobby garments, including tailor made suits, silk skirts and waists. In the silk and dress goods part of the store the latest novelties in cloth and silks are being shown, including chev- iots, broadcloths, grenadines and other popular fabrics. The glove department is ready with large selection of all the various shades in Kid gloves which will be worn this season. The handker- chief, ladies' underwear and hosiery and gentlemen's furnishing departments are all well worthy visit. Much could be said regarding all of these, but space prevents us enumerating further on the many beautiful and desirable things that can be seen by paying visit dur ing to-day and Thursday to Howe & Stetsons large establishment.