The Republican journal., 1901-10-17
MILLINERY OPENINGS.

The first millinery opening this seasor
was that Of Misses NJ. E. & L. P. Ellis or
Main street, Friday, Oct. 11th. Although
their opening was announced for but one
day, their store was thronged both Friday
and Saturday, and their sales were large
While the popular. black and white effects
were seen here there were also many Other
taking creations in greys and modes, which
are very stylish. One of the most stylish
hats here was of medium size, with black
chenille crown, draped brim of black vel
vet, and trimmed with black breast. Black
ribbons were draped at the back and hung
down in streamers. Not only was this sold
at once, but it was taken as model and
others were ordered from it, with slight
variations to suit the complexion or style
of the wearer Large birds heads and
manufactured plumes are much used. A
handsome and expensive hat for child
found ready sale. 1t was dark red fur
trimmed with ribbon to match, both the fur
and ribbon being in changeable effects.
There were large rOsetteS and bows around
the brim, and streamers at the back. The
window devoted to sofa pillows and covers
attracted considerable attention, and con-
tained some elegant goods. The latest fad
in this line, known as the Gibson pillows,
was much admired. But the glove depart
ment showed to best advantage of ALL In
addition to fine line in kids the Ellis sis
ters carry an elegant stock of fine reindeer
gloves with silk lining and pearl clasps.
These gloves are not only warm and COM
Portable but they present a very dressy
appearance.
Mrs. R. P. Chase's opening was advertised
for Saturday, and as her goods were deliver
ed as soon as sold her stock was rapidly re-
duced. 1t.was not, however, impaired enough
to prevent the late cOmers from finding a
large and varied assortment, as she had an
unusually large stock and had prepared for
a large opening trade. The rooms were
very attractively decorated with flowers,
ferns, etc, and with the elegant line of mil
linery artistically displayed, formed very
pleasing picture The stock comprised the
fashionable blacks and whites, both in solid
colors and combinations and the hats are
generally larger than last season. The
Gainsborough style is very popular. Felt
cloths, breasts, long ostrich feathers and
whole birds are much used, but the breasts
and birds are manufactured and dyed in
imitation of the birds they represent Some
bright colors are used, and the once popular
castor shades are being revived. A pretty
feature in some of the hats is white velvet
foliage, which is being used to considerable
extent in the black and white combinations
Aigrets are not much used, although one is
occasionally seen in combination where its
effect is needed to complete an artistic de-
sign. One hat at Mrs Chase's was made
entirely of very small feathers in modest
shades combined in most effective color
scheme. In addition to the large sales on
opening day Mrs. Chase took many orders
for future delivery.
The millinery parlors of Mrs. B. F. Wells
are as attractively furnished as any in the
State and her opening day, Saturday, they
were centre of attraction for the ladies of
the city Among the handsome creations of
few, as all the prevailing styles were to be
found there. Blacks prevail to great ex-
tent, even for children, with white next in
popular favor, and a combination of the
two in great demand. One attractive hat
was in black and white, with cardinal under
the brlm and steel ornaments. Much of the
material in this store was imported and the
foreign ribbons and laces produced a very
rich effect. An all black hat with Jet orna-
mentS, ostrich feathers and pompons was
greatly admired While the larger STYLES
are most popular, some ladies find the
medium OF smaller styles more becoming to
them, and the skill and taste of the millner
produce creations in millinery that are at
tractlve and stylish This was seen in
a medium size hat in black and steel
shades, and in black and white felt with
white breasts. A turquos blue trimmed
with imported lace and hat in the mode
shades were admired by many and these
colors found many buyers. One of light
blue and black, with steel ornaments and
feather brim was deservedly admired, as
was also GainsbOrough hat with white
silk brim. Mrs. Wells was prepared this
year to supply any demand, from the incest
to everyday wear, and her sale in all grades
were beyond her expectations. Up to the
hour OF closing Saturday night her parlors
were thronged with ladies intent on seeing
the best and latest in millinery, and all
were satisfied that it is not necessary to go
to Boston or elsewhere for perfect satisfac-
tion in that line.
Mrs. ii. b. Cunningham had fine weather
Tor her opening Tuesday, Oct. 18th, and her
rooms were visited by large numbers from
carly morning until the closing hour. The
show window was trimmed with black and
white, with jet ornamentation. velvet flow
ers and foliage, and two stylishly trimmed
hats. Mrs. Cunningham and her milliner,
Miss Dora M. Casey, bring out each season
the new ideas, and always have a good
showing in the latest shapes and colors
Among the outing and ready-to-wear hats is
short back sailor in the newest shades of
pearl, castor, brown, royal and black. Fur
felts in Alpine styles were shown in various
colors and the new Pan-American style
trimmed with soft materials in Persian
colors attracted much attention. Untrim-
med hats are carried in great variety and
trimmed to order in the latest styles, colors
and materials. Cancels hair dress shapes i'm
nne quality in black, pearl and castor were