The Indianapolis journal. [volume] (Indianapolis [Ind.]) 1867-1904, 1901-09-24
FALL OPENINGS.
III. II. WATSON a Co. and the New York
store Have Many Novelties.

A tour through the shops discloses many
new and beautiful things to drive dull care
away from the hearts of ~womankind.
The New York stores opening last week
was accompanied by the usual decorations
and music. The millinery department re-
vealed many picture hats of marvellous
beauty, the prevailing styles being Rem
brandt. the various trimmings being fer
rets. cabochons, aigrettes and ponpons
One huge pink one was made of taffeta
witt chenille edges, the brim being faced
with escurial lace and appliqued and
draped with soft Grapery and ottoman silk.
The left under brim held two pink birds
and a large black velvet bow rested on
the crown. A large blue Gainesborough
held on the left side two large shoes Of
satin ribbon and a white aigrette. From
the center of the crown was carried Ions
knotted ropes which fell in streamers, also
knotted down the back. Many robes and
suits for any and all occasions are there.
Silk and velvet skirts, much the same cut
as last year, except that they fit closer
bottom. Applique is in as high favor as
ever and black and black and white pre-
vail. Elegant carriage robes of tan cloth
with stitched strappings, lined throughout
with silk; kimonaS and capes.
II. p. Wasson's store was I'm gala attire
yesterday. Each hat seemed more beau
tiful than the last. A black picture hat,
Gainesborough style, caught the eye Of
the lover of black. This was made of panne
velvet for the body of the hat, with silk
appliqued in lace. with three large ostrich
feather plumes. and graceful folds of satin
taffeta ribon which fell i'm broad sashes
flowing behind. One handsome set, COM
posed of a muff. hat and boa, was made
OF plated taffeta ribbon, the boa tails
reaching below the knees. The mum was
an immense affair and the whole set was
elegant in the extreme. An elegant child's
hat was made with tan crown, having a
double plated brim of white taffeta. At
the left side was a large choux of lOuisine
silk. The marquis are very popular shapes,
mink, felt and beavers being the most
used. One continental hat had a mink
crown with white lace brim, and white
plumes on the side, held in place by a
mink head. The children's department dis
played many ready-to-wear garments. the
most correct styles for gowns being the
sailor. One coat. Newmarket. must be
mentioned. This was made of castor cloth
lined throughout with robins egg blue silk
and faced with broadcloth the same shade
as the lining, with strappings of and gold
braid. Going into the cloak and dress de-
partment one found gowns to suit all
tastes. Black velvet Prince Alberts. long
kimona raglan carriage wraps and light
opera wraps TO tempt a queen. A new
wrinkle in evening gowns is to have a tiny
SILK pulled pocket on the outside of the
drop skirt near the bottom, one i'm front and
one in the back. This will be hailed with
delight by all femininity who have long
languished for some place 10 conceal a
few OF the necessary evils which 20 TO
make up a well-kept woman. From the
muslin underwear department to silk petit
coats was but a step. And one discovers.
in spite of all the hue ana cry about the
passing of the silk petticoat. that they are
as popular and beautiful as ever. The little
French models which have just been
brought over are things of beauty. to say
the least. One bodice Is made OF lace and
fine mohair, trimmed with Persian applique.
A piece of tucked gloss silk was used for
the yoke effect and fur straps on the collar.
The felt was of Persian satin, the opening
i'm front having a fill of chiffon. Another
in a lowered mousseline de sole, so popular
this year, was made over beurre-cOlored
satin, the shirred parts and tufts and
plated pieces on the front being OF plain
beurre chiffon. At the plated parts i'm
front very often a flower of very handsome
thin embroidery is used. Around plating
and collar an applique matching the flower
is used. The Van Dyke point is the new
est feature of the skirts, this being very
popular, too.