West Virginia argus. [volume] (Kingwood, W. Va.) 1877-1946, 1903-12-10
OUR NEW YORK LETTER.
Triumphs and Traditions VI American
Trade--iiints For the HelldayM
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Speoiai correspondent OF The Argus.
Well. We have ell given thanks and eaten
turkey 10 repiotiou; and are now we'll
armed and equipped to face the music Of
the sw'ft'eoming gala day In which every
wholesome hearts delights
The dry goods houses just now form the
chief attractions Of city ever full TO
overhowing with resources. reserves and
distractions galore. One grows reminis.
cent when one gets upon the subject OF one
especial mercantile palace which has
passed through all the financial convulsions
OF this city without once ninch,us. II
stands out as a monument TO commercial
supremacy beyond parallel In the history
OF this and OF all countries For century
the hrm of Lord and Taylor has been
associated with all that was prosperous,
honorable aud most excellent In dry goods
annais. Upon primitive territory IL was
the wonder Of its vogue during every phase
oti's history. From that poin, Il has IRA
dated and expanded into the most
resplenlcnt temple OF the worlds wares
aud wonders, Its sound standing and
prestige are incorporated with inter.
national history.
IL forms darling world of It's own. lust
now, revealing evidences at every turn OF
the gracious presence OF Santa Claus. The
spacious additions which have been com.
pieted during the past year and which
trom ycritable fa;ryland OF finest appoint.
ments In the way OF plush coverings. hang.
inss, erystal-ciear mirrors and palms IN
the most generous profuslon have provided
ample spaces Tor displaying their wonderful
stocks aud enhancing the great comfort OF
happy shoppers.
u may interest those OF MY lady readers
on the. lookout for dress goods 10 know
that frequently as many as four hundred
yards are out into samples during the
course OF one forenoon, 20 supply mail order
requests; so no matter how far away from
New York one may be. this house can
serve them as perfectly as though they
could do their shopping In person.
Relief and repousse effects In trimming
arc noted. Some pretty wool embrolderies
come In lace effects
some sleeves are tucked from the
shoulder TO tho elbow.
The most chic tailor gowns arc OF slbelinc
cloth or mannish mixtures
skirts are lined throughout now, In lieu
Of being made over an inner drop skirt, as
heretofore for the past few seasons.
Odd waists and chiIdrcn's frocks are
made OF pretty plalds. When pattern is
not too pronounced, &, makes charming
and fashionable costume for a lady. as we'll
as her little daughter.
Bcwitching evening gowns OF net with
gold and silver or black aud silver pailettes
are shown at Lord and Taylor :. The dls-
plays made by this grand old house we're
never so hno as now. They send samples
OF the newest and fashionable goods upon
application.
Dark holiotropc and mauyo are constantly
gaining ground. Some lovely hats In picture
shapes are Of dark heIotrope with wings
Of similar shade.
The craze for beaver hats is noted on all
sides. One enhancing model IN soft pearl.
gray trimmed with crush pink roses appear.
ed on Fifth avenue yesterday. and was
creation OF such artistic daintiness that IA
attracted no end Of admirIng comments
Il Is the height OF bad form and improper
dressing 10 appear or TO be uncomfortable,
The really elegant woman eschews high
heels and tight gloves. tight sleeves and
most especially tight corsets which lmpart
az aspect similar 10 that presented by n
tfussed fowl just ready for roasting The
modern corsetmaker has proven bene.
factor 10 womankind and lovely woman
herself has learned to look upon the
hygienIc side OF every subject connected
with her life snd wcIlbeIng. Nowadays
she diseards such impossible" specimens
as claimed the attention OF her cncestresscs
and slips easily into an 4. & G. corset
Which shapes itself 20 her form, setting
forth her symmetrical points and Interpos
ing its own shapoIy shield between her
defects Of contour and the world
With the deepest mourning may be worn
wee collar and cuffs OF cambrIc. The
collar Is . simply French turnover affair
with hemstitched edge. Sometimes 1t has
a smart black hemstltched border or deli.
cate line OF black embroidery.
Pleated ribbou and leather make catchy
belts. Those of pleatcd ribbon can easily
be made at homo by clever fingers.
While Louis XVI coats are highly favored.
yet all sorts OF blouse styles come In Tor a
goodly share OF attention: and the simpler
hiplenglh coat With straight front Is we'll
liked by young ladies.
Furs will be largely INDUCED in by any
body who can manage to invest In a scrap
OF pels. Squirrel will be in great demand
among toung ladies' and children.
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