The St. Louis Republic., 1902-09-16

went into raptures over the display of pat
tern hats, and wondered at the styles. ana
the low prices at which these could be Iut
| on the market. The large line OF Si-S0
/ hats appeared to have made an impression,
judging from the size OF the crowds which
| congregate0 about the counters where these
were displayed and from the comments
and the large number of sales.
beautiful creation that appeared 10
have caught the fancy of many OF the Nls-
| ltors was an imported turban OF gray 81
| berian squirrel, with a chic crown of white
| payon velvet which was peculiarly fetching
| This was adorned |ith real lace medal
lions, and a knot OF dark mink tails. whcih
| were caught up with gorgeous ornament
of rhinestone.
were many stylish wraps and costimes.
copies from the best creations of the Eu-
| ropean modstes. One OF the most beautiful
of these, roughly described, was 3 tailor
made gown of broadcloth, finely finished,
/ and Of q beautiful shade of olive green
| II was made with long three-luarter
| fashionaby shaped, box-pleated, with bell
| shaped sleeves caught with a pouch OF
| ecru lace, with narrow cuffs and ;assels.
| The skirt was killed effect over tafIeta
! silk.
The ladies' neckwear department on the
4 first floor had an especially handsome dis
| play OF new fall and winter neckpieces that
| soon Will be the vogue.
| THE MEYER.
| At the Meyer store the display of fall
| millinery should do much to build up the
| trade OF that comparatively new firm. In
| care and taste the stock testified TO the ex-
pert ability of the buyers who had made the
selections. and all day an appreciative
throng congregated in the large showrooms
\ and seemed to approve the practice OF doing
/ away with narrow aisles when this can be
| done without hurting the display. as is ac-
| compished where there is plenty OF noor
I space.
A A. r,a--
| ject OF envy was one for carriage or even
| ing wear by Camille Roger. Laid in tiny
| folds. most fieecy effect is obtained. The
4 drapery falls around the brin in fine net.
/ having a scroll work of sparkling sequins.
while graceful paradise feathers are used at
/ the left side No trimming is used. the
maline folding under the brim, giving an
| effect of simple elegance.
| Another nat of interest was a pretty
| toque by Esther Meyer. the crown of black
| veIvet roses showing centers of green. Vel
| vet ribbon. nrettily interviewer, forms the
by three Prince of Wales feathers. A ban
| deau banked with velvet roses raises this
very chic toque 10 the desired angle.
| One Of the largest hats was by Lentheric.
| made of felt of the softest texture and OF
the snowiest white. Bending at will with
the weight Of sweeping plumes. this hat Is
| shading from pure white through delicate
2rays: until the tips are quite black: The
soft folds of ribbon are similarly shaded.
| the cabachons being rhinestones and jet.
An odd creation OF original colorlng, the
| product Of Marescto Soeurs, combines the
most brilliant shades of green and blue:
| The hat itself which is quite small. is of
! sapphire velvet, the under brim being of
/ ircescent se1u!ns. The feathers are of
! harmonious shades Of green and blue and
fall forward becomingly-
a good model of the eiderdown camels
| hair is TO lie seen in bright red. Velvet is
| draped about the crown. shirred at the brim.
A large red and green parrot with out
! spread wings. rests on the crown and
| smaller one is used under the brim.
STRAJ-SS G. STrMER
The Broadway show windows OF Strauss
G. Stumer on which a force of seven men
were ut work from closing hour last Satur-
day until early yesterday morning. are
St Louis public. The feature of the orna-
mentation apart from the. display of sam
pie hats is huge heur-de-lis design IN
which has a peculiarly striking effect.
Above is a rich fretwork OF original char
are Of a shade in perfect harmony. All to-
gether. this large window appears to have
neen go,,en up oy ai an ar' y, ia!s man one
| gaudy display OF goods of all sorts and all
prices.
not belle the promise OF the inviting ex-
terror. The feature In the hat department Is
| the Partisan models. but American made.
and put the market at about % per cent
the price of the imported goods. from which
they do not differ by one iota. In stock are
nearly ten thousand of these hats. and
among them are the imported models, which
same price. The imported goods are such as
sell from SIS TO $50 but the copies are Of
fered at from 81 to Sc
SONNENFELD'S.
One of the choicest selections of mfiliner,
and cloaks ever displayed in the city is
that on exhibition at Sonnenfelds. Every
article was personally purchased by a
eraI weeks rot only in Paris. but in the
other centers OF European fashion. for that
! Here were to be seen yesterdsy-and the
opening will be in force to-day as we'll
all the multifarious styles of beavers that
with the chic toaues are to be the vogue
this fall and winter. Here. too. are wide
assortments of the new loose ladies'
cloaks: And here are. all the peculiar ef-
| the feature of feminine apparel this sea-
Besides the regular force of clerks and
saleswomen. many extra helpers have been
secured for the opening rush, so that GUS
some one TO describe the peculiar designs Of
the latest products of the miliiners' art.
And tir these 1i are TO he seen in the predon1i-
and white. and in the richer hues. which
probably will be more and more the vogue
as the season advances.
There are displayed wider range of soft
fur enectS than has bsen on exhibition in
st. -: Louis S for long time. The numerous
many of the stuffed creatures appearing 81
l,teliSe that one almost pauses to catch
their notes
L. E GREEN
Wild flowers are seldom seen displayed in
the ST, Louis store, but at L. z. Green's
yesterday the walls and show cases. and
windows. and piIlars-in fact, every Bit Of
suitable space. was decked with thislles.
Polden-rod. and scented grasses besides the
choicer OF the trailing varieties of hothouse
plants
In tall cases. festooned with this novel
floral display. were creations of the mil
Liners art no less striking. And though the
stock on the lower floor appeared complete
ness ITSELF workmen were hurrying about
above stairs. knocking planks together. and
generally preparing at speed space yor ad-
dstional supplies Of new goods which have
been purchased and are on the way. This
upper room is to be devoted to cloaks and
wraps
Possibly nc store in the city enjoyed .