Evening journal., 1901-03-27

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the Spring a womans fancy
lightly turns to thoughts OF
new hats. Besides. an unusually
large number of Spring openings
have been announced, and these an
Inducements were couched in such al
Turing terms that few women were con-
tent to remain at home to-day, denying
themselves the inspection of the novel
ties which Dame Fashion says shall
gdign during the days to come. And
as a whole, the display of Spring of
1901 outclasses that of all former
years.
GREAT CROWDS AT SCHILLINGS.
Opening in millinery, Spring suits,
dress fabrics and trimmings. and either
accessories of the Spring and Sum.
mer is attracting many people to
the Schillng Dry Goods Company's
store, No. 314 Market stieet, these days.
In honor of the season the millinery
department was beautifed with light
draperles and graceful plants. which
is under the direction of Miss Edna
DoughertY and Mss FORBES. Frank
O1's1,slr 'ir' tbs chief decorator There
us- s1lE-ezteBsiHe display of trimmed
hats. each of which vies with the
other in daintiness Of design and
beauty of execution. There are chic
little confectiOns for ceremOnius coca
sions, smart creations for street wear
and great variety of shapes and
styles for the outing girl
In the cloak and suit department are
to be found the latest novelties in
tailored suits, separate waists and
skirts, and the swagger Spring wraps
In the dress goods department are re-
cent consignments of silks. Among
them are the popular printed satin lib
critics and fOulards in the new shades
of reseda cid rose tan ard gray. show
ing the newest designs. Other new
silks displayed were those in the soft
SILKS displayed are those in the soft
finish louisiclne which is putting I'D
such a strong fight for popular favor.
The firm carries an extensive line OF
white goods, including linens, India
Hnons, lawns. piques. etc, while the
line of fancy goods is one of the mcst
complete in the city.
LEADERS MARVELS OF BEAUTY.
In the millinery department. CT the
Leader store, No. 22S Market street.
there are many things to delight the
feminine eye, and appreciatve wcmen
are thrOngng the pleasant store The
designs are exclusive and original. and
many Of them have a "Frenchy" touch
that is delightful, and which attract
the attention of all visitors. The dis
play comprises all that is new IN style
and artistic in design. Broad aisles
and good light add to the comfort Of
the shoppers. Tho firm also carries a
splendid line OF untrimmed hats and
the flowers and millinery novelties are
marvels of beauty
The second floor is devoted to other
things dear to the feminine heart.
There are tailOr-made suits and
wraps to daintily built gowns for
dressy occasions, fancy silk and wool
waists and a large array of separate
skirts. The Leader is particularly
proud of its line of muslin underwear.
which is not Of the sweat shop variety.
but made under the direct supervision
Of the firm. This line includes every
thing from the plain, practical every
day garment to the daintiest of
lingerie.
MITCHEI.L'S ELABORATE DISPLAY
A myriad Of exquisite creations that
have taxed the bzst energies of mis-
tresses Cf the milliner's art great the
feminine throngs that crowd the store
of S. Mitchell, No 219 Market street
it being the Inauguration of the an
nual Spring opening. The trimmers
of this popular and well-known house
have assimilated all that is beautiful
and effective Of past seasons and COM
bined with deft originality with crea-
tiOns that are the wonder and delight
of every woman who sees them And
they are creations which push hard for
popular favor the handsome imported
models of VirOt, Caroline Reboux. and
Other milliners Of Paris and New
York which are ON exhibition All
.the prevailing styles for this Spring
and Summer are shown, not only in
the smartest forms. but also in a
modified way, so that every taste S
sure to be suited.
Other departments vie with the mil
linery department in the richness and
variety of their display. In the wo-
mems garment department are to be
found suits separate skirts and
waists and jackets in the latest and
most correct Spring styles. The no
tion department, which is noted foa
being particularly fine. Is more conf
plete, If possible. than ever before.
The store has been newly .paperec
and painted, and the decorations are
elaborate in tho extreme. and very
dainty and attractive.
HAS HANDSOME MODELS.
Beginning to-day and continuing to
morrow Mrs. H. L. Blest, Of No. 2O
King street, has on exhibition a su
perb display Of trimmed hats, the occa
sion being her annual Spring milEner
opening Many models are displayed
which show to perfection the newes