The Wichita daily eagle. [volume] (Wichita, Kan.) 1890-1906, 1903-03-29

One handhorne coronet shape street hat
displayed at Rorabaugh's was a cham
payne colonial straw outline, wide band
of red velvet ornamented very uniquely
in ropes and pingpong effects The hat IS
elaborately trimmed in flowers and trail
ing vines.
The Chestnut Burr was another hand
some street hat shown there, made of
braids woven in fall effects, giving the
appearance of one large burr set OF in
knots of brown hibbon velvet
The Rorabaugh showing was elaborate
and greatly admired by the ladies who
appreciate artistic effects Their open
ing was grand success.
BOSTON STORE OPENING.
Vastly prettier than ever before was
the scene that greeted ones eyes upon
entering the Boston Stores millinery
room. a dazzling fairyland of bewitch
ing beauty with its myriads of twinkling
lights, its natural flowers and plants. TO
give a fit setting TO the charming array
of still more beautiful hats.
The motto of this store might well BE
Progression" for step by step has this
millinery section grown until now 1t is
one of the largest in the state, taxing
the capacity of the large daylighted room
on their second floor to its fullest ex-
tent. This room has been entirely refur-
nished with beautiful paneled counters
in natural hard wood finish, re-papered
and painted in harmony with the sea-
sons hats. Where before has always
been a rallied ssylight is now a heavy
plate glass flooring. A prominent feature
of this display IS the Little French
room" where are shown the imported
pattern hats from Paris, London and
New York This room is artistically de-
signed and executed in lattice and gull
ed arches, while easy chairs, marble
statues and pedestals with a large mirror
back ground makes a picturesque scene,
greatly enhanced by the beautiful mil
linery creations displayed therein. An
other unique feature was the the many
elegant decorative pieces, novelty bas-
kets, in auto" horn of plenty and
other shapes, filed with natural plants
and flowers.
AS to the hats, they deserve a whole
story to themselves. Too many to see
far too many TO describe. While In con-
versation with Miss Wigs. the head
trimmer, she spoke upon the seasons
features as follows:
Shapes are more medium in size. al
though some large hats are shown. Some
few of the hats have slightly elevated
crowns 1t will be a season Of flowers,
mostly of the smaller kinds. Latest adj
vices quote the rose 10 be dominant on
many hats. Fruits are especially good
for early spring wear, with varied Sc
lection to choose from. Strawberries,
blackberries. currants grapes, cherries
and even apples are shown. As TO colors
champagne, Jacquemont and DELPHI blue
are easily in the lead.
Nets are taking the place of chiffon
on account of its durability. Jets are
quite the thing on all black hats. Miladys
wardrobe viii not be complete without
a flower and foliage hat for Easter
morn"
From among the many hats were Sc
lected these three: The first, beautiful
picture hat on the Rembrandt style,
made of Brussels net, handsomely trim
med in ostrich feathers.
The next was pretty turban shape, or
chiffon in newest champagne shade.
handsome scarf draped the brim. with
foliage and grapes in same shade. In
all most harmonious blending.
Last. though not less beautiful, was
hat trimmed in geranium foliage and
flowers, a seemingly large bouquet OF
geraniumS
All black hats are very strong and will
be worn later in the season. The novel
ties for misses and children are many,
chief among which is an all black dress
hat
In order to accommodate the large
crowds that regularly attend the Bos-
ton Store openings two days and evenings
are devoted TO this greatest of semi-an-
nual events.
For the lower floor an exhibition of
rare and beautiful lGces attracted almost
as much attention as the hats above.
Handsome lace robes in black or white:
elegant collars of real lace; coverings.