The Montgomery advertiser., 1903-09-29
MILLINERY OPENING OF
 ALEX RICE 6 SONS
 DEPARTMENT STORE

The millinery parlorS of Alex Rice x Sons Department Store, which are sit- uated on the second floor, were most gorgeously surrounded by palms and ferns, and the tapestries and festoonings that surrounded the walls were elabor- ate What added a great deal to the com fort of the many who thronged their parlors all day was the several electric fans that were in operation. Mrs. Jessie Fulford, who is in charge of this depart ment, with a number of assistants, was continually being compliIaented on the works of art that were so beautifully displayed It is especially noticeable that in their display this season rivals all their past in the number of bewitching styles There were low hats. high hats, oblong. round and heart shaped in fact every kind imaginable. This will be well come news to the woman who objects to
 the high crown, and to she with the
 fondness for the tiny toque and an aver sion to shadowy brims.
 Tfey also showed quite an array Of Fi snch pattern hats. Notably. one Is Mile | Porganne. which Is handsome model I 5c tic directoire order, and is developed | in Slac.. velvet. Thirteen ostrich tips l radiate from the crown and almost cover the upper brim. Satin ribbon Is cleverly arranged. a buckle of cut steel being | introduced at the back. Then Mile. Ca Hllile INOS6T, Ldt AS d oAAS AhpdCi, | and three kinds of fur are cleverly conn bined in this smart turban. The founda- ton is of mole skin. German coney is introduced in a knot directly in front Ermine tails relieve the sides and form l a cascade effect at the back. Then Mile
 Cotel: This is a large picture hat and Is made of emerald green panne velvet and Valenciennes lace. beautiful large coQue pompon ornaments the front Then ThtC hat q m
 the sailor shape and made of Samos brown plush. The under brim is of shir-
 red maline. The trimming consists of a
 rope of shirred green velvet surround ing the broad, low crown. Then Caroline
 Reboux: This is a very graceful design and is developed in black silk and orna- mented with black lace applique. A band of velvet ribbon ties in front. The long | ostrich feather Is thrust through the bow.
 It Is quite noticeable that the buyer as well as the one who has charge of the workroom has good taste in the se- | lection and are artists in the construc- | ton of the hats. It was evidenced by | the vast throng that assembled in these
 parlors during the day that their hats
 were especially noticeable for their
 beauty. taste and design. It may also be
 added that each lady who visited the
 parlors during the day took advantage
 of the chance of getting the choice of
 any one of their hats free of charge,
 which is done by the name and address
 being registered opposite the respective
 number which drawing closes Oct. 6,
 when prominent citizen and disinterest-
 ed party will select number and the
 one that corresponds with the like num-
 Der on the registration book and the
 lucky recipient may select any hat that | she may choose. N,
 All in all this firm is to be congratu-
 lated upon their venture in the millinery
 business It Is quite creditable to Mont
 gomery, and especially to the firm of
 Alex Rice & Son.