The morning news. [volume] (Savannah, Ga.) 1887-1900, 1899-10-07
A Poem IN MILLINERY.
Jackson, Metzgcr Is Co.'s Opening an
Event With the Ladies'.


Yesterday was the last day of the fall
and winter opening at Jackson, Metzser &
Co.'S, which has been the most successful
in the history of this popular house. It
was primarily a millinery opening, but so
complete and attractive are the various de-
partments that they all received a liberal
amount of patronage
The whole store was decorated with
ferns, golden rod and ported palms, and
its artistic appearance ELECTED much fav-
orable comment. The snow scene which
adorned the center of the millinery par
lors was particularly beautiful and al
tracted a great deal of attention.
In fitting up the two rooms on this, the
second floor, $1,000 was spent and, as might
be expected from this fact, the stock kept
here is commensurate with the expense in
.volved in preparing for it. Hats are TO
be had at all prices ranging from a sum
below that of a dollar to the imported,
manipulated, fairly-lille contrlvance that
sells for $685. and is A for a duchess.
The array of these fine hats is plrtcu-
larly attractive. Each color effect is kept
separate, one case is devoted to heiotropa
and kindred tints, the next to emerald,
Indefinitely. Nine. Thomas is in charge of
this department and much of its success is
due to her efforts.
Among the special features that deserve
mention are the hats in automobile col
ors, the fashionable color for this winter,
and the beautiful butterfly hats just inn
ported from Vienna.
Nor are the trimmings less in profusion
or beauty; they come in laces, gathers,
scarfs pms and the countless little things
that go 10 adorn fashionable headwear.
There is one small case of trimmin-
alone that is valued at $500.
The ladies' wear department Is no less
important than the millinery. and the sales
here have been beyond all expectations.
1t is not to be wondered at, however, for
the visitor will see in seemingly endless
profusion womans apparel of every de-
scription, tint, hue, dye and color.
Silk waists, undersklrts and tea gowns;
evening wraps and opera cloaks; tailor~
made gowns, silk-lined and of every color,
are only a few of the attractions of this
kaleidoscope array that must be seen to
be appreciated.
Tanor-made suits is one of the special
ties of this house, which boasts that nee
essary alterations are made by tailor
on the premises, that no suit will be al
lowed to leave the store uutll a fit is guar
anteed, and that no sweat-house goods are
allowed in the house Mrs. Malloy IS in
charge of this department, and both this
and the millinery department are under
the direct personal supervision of Mr.. J.
W. jackson.
Another specially of tbs house is the
glove department, which is In charge of
an experienced glove filter and where the
Maggioni glove, formerly known as the
Centemeri can always be had in every
style and color.
The dress goods department has always
been feature Of the store, and contains
everything in the way of crepons, corded
SILK in automobile colors. Venetian cloths,
satin duchesse, pau d sole and others.
Mourning goods are also a speciality Of this
department
other departments include a complete
line Of gentemen's furnishing goods,
whole cellar devoted TO glassware, kitchen
utensils and similar furnishings for house.
hold purposes.
Great attention Is also paid to the linen
department which. besides being replete
with the best grades, Is specially situated
with a view Of giving the best light possis
bic TO all purchasers.
The amount of business done since the
opening has been unusually large cousid-
ering the weather and the outlook said
Mr.. Jackson yesterday, Is for an excel
lent winter trade.