The daily morning journal and courier. [volume] (New Haven, Conn.) 1894-1907, 1903-03-19
GOODS FOR GOOD WEATHER.
Attractive Display at the Store OF Tn
Charles Monsoon Company.

Attractive Display at the Store OF The
Charles Monsoon Company.
One goes to an art gallery to enjoy the
works of the masters of the brush. One
goes to the opening Of the Charles Monson
company TO enjoy and study the creations
or the masters OF fashions. Yesterday and
to-day are the days that have been set
apart this season for the suspicious event,
and, judging from the crowds that thrOng-
ed IN and out all morning il seemed as if 1t
were the style event Of the year. The cen
tral point OF interest seemed to be the suit
department. And no wonder, you would say
IL you want 10 be in the Prom. regarding
what IS TO be worn this season pay visit
10 this popular department with its splen-
did stocks OF tailored suits, silk and cotton
waists, silk petticOats, handsome new robes,
heavily embroidered. all made except to
stitch up the back seams and turn W the
bottom; stunning wraps OF SILK and light
weight fabrics for street, carriage and even
ing wear; in fact, everything ready to wear
is shown on this second floor and styles
sure TO be correct. Mothers and grownup
daughters and little girls can all be prompt
~ supplied with no yeXatious delay caused
by repeated tryingS on. No arguments as
to accepting doubtful fit. No disappoint-
scribe these beautiful things were at most
dissertation. 1t took an artist to make
them, and 1t needs poet to describe them.
The best way is TO see them.
WITH the beauty SpElUg leWQeSS
and fresh from the fountain heads of fash
ion is the array of silks and dress textures
which the Charles M0nson company has as
sembled for the dalectatiOn of New Haven
women. 1t is showing of which any es-
tablishment might well be proud and clear
ly exempIifies why the firm has earned tor
itself the name of the six Store of Con-
necticut.'
Not bare spot will be found in the en-
tire collection where the foulards-those ia
VI NJ fn S1i will hn In fri
ly rivalry with pongees, Lamsines, taffetas,
MORE checks, peau de cygnes, peau de
s0ies, property satinS, crepe de Paris, and
last, but not least, crepe de chimes. Not
the moderately lovely fabric of yore, but
the new selling stuff that moulds itself to
the figure until fine woman looks like the
De Milo; comes to life in drapery of this
WondrOus stuff. 1t has all in one the virtue
of oriental beauty, the richness of satin,
the grace Of the Chinese crepe. Aside from
the above named, this firm Is showing most
superb novelties of indescribahle exquisite
ness, chief among which for their beauty
and service alone, are the Japanese grena-
dines-soft, shimmery grounds in white and
spilled all over Them In fact, everything
in fibre and fancy that creative genius and
color witchery could produce. 1t Is show
ing of which no up-tO-date woman should
willingly deprive herself.
In the dress fabrics also words seem fee
BILE to tell of the myriad forms of black and
colors in which twentieth century skill has
wrought such charming designs. Lattice
cloths, London Irvine. canvas weaves,
chevi0ts, mohairs, Venetians, broadcloths
and the like are here in black and colors at
their best, to capture the fancy of those
seeking the refinement and gentility of the
tailor made costume. Then there's the more
aristocratic ssterheod of toilet, CLEANLINESS,
grenadines, eOleinner. crepe de Paris and
others to choose frOm-a rich showing, in
deed
Women's neckwear has become an indis-
pensable item in every womans toilette,
Charles MonsOn company are showing these
days. Everything, from the tailor made
girls bishop stock to the most exquisite
ruffs shirred and accordion plated into ex-
quisite punches of foolishness. They're
wonderfully becoming, though, and go we'll
with the dainty summer gowns. Among the
dress trimmings and laces the newest
things are being shown. garnitures, passe-
menteries, pendants, appliques, braids, col.
lars and robes.
A fine grade of cotton wash goods is car
ried. New things are heaped on the coun-
tiers for your admiration, and If you can
resist them you are stole indeed. New
thoughts add to the above complete show
ing Of mems furnishings, fine muslin un.
derwear, choice linens, for which this store
is justly famed, and a display of Easter
gloves, handkerchiefs, ribbons and yeilings,
and you will have an idea of the efforts
which this firm has made for the public OF
New Haven and vicinity.
Opening day bargains in every depart
ment in the store Highh grade goods
marked at sharp reductions for to-day only.