Arizona republican., 1904-03-19
BEAUTIFUL MILLINERY
Opening at New York Store Proves an
 Enjoyable Social Affair.

The millinery opening at the New York store yesterday proved one of the most enjoyable affairs of it's kind ever held in Phoenix, and as a social event it was supreme. During the greater part of the day the store was crowded, ladies mingling ir and about the counters and stands, admiring the beautiful creations of'the millinery art, and exchanging gasps of delight as they passed friends or acQuaintances.
 It is the affair the ladies of Phoe- nix, and surrounding places, have been looking forward to since the opening of a year ago and even those who ex- pected the greatest things were not disappointed. Beauty was evident up on every side. the most tasty bonnets being everywhere in evidence, while flowers and potted plants suspended from the ceiling, transformed the store into bower of beauty and sweetness. During the hours from two to five an excellent orchestra discoursed sweet music adding harmony and poetry to the beautiful scene. Blended with the millinery attractions were the beautiful gowns of the women, making in all most attractive and fascinating pie ture. It was indeed an enjoyable so- cial function and it's success will un- doubtedly be repeated today, for the opening is to continue today, and again will there be music and beauty to please the visitors.
 The first attraction that greets the visitor is the beautifully decorated windows. Tasty bonnets and dainty hats occupy prominent stands within the windows, while on all sides are evidences of the genius of Mir. R. G. Mitchell, the window decorator.
 Standing in bold relief is St. Pat rick's harp, made of red, white and pink roses, their brightness offset by an abundance of dark green foliage Suspended from the ceiling are streamers of delicate pink ribbon, while the floor is carpeted with flowers daintily entwined with ribbons of deli cate shades.
 Entering the store the decorations f are equally apparent. Baskets or plants are suspended from the ceiling, sending their dainty tendrils down from their lofty heights, while in and about the flowers are woven ribbons of various shades. About the room are large floral pieces and above and be- low, and everywhere are there evil dences of the taste of trained decora- | tor.
 i But above all is the beauty of the hats, the creations of Mrs. K. Kirk land, whose success as trimmer is too well known to the ladies of the Salt River valley to need comment. Never before in the history of the city has there been a more brilliant display of beautiful millinery.
 i There are to be found the latest creations of the Parisian artists, the dainty creations of fiimsy, straw, trimmed with oriental or chantilly lace, or perhaps entwined with Mexican drawn work, and dropping with the weight of light summer flowers of | dainty and catchy shades For it seems that the summer is bringing into style the brighter colors, the white, | brown, pink and mode, but above all is the blending of the white and gold sometimes in braid, at other times the contrast furnished by bright gold but tons but fashion has decreed white and gold the reigning colors, and it certainly makes pretty contrast. Of the Parisian pattern hats, those
 which promise to be the most popular are the Caroline Reboux, the Esther Meyer and the Madame Virot The
 first is picture hat of maline and lace applique, trimmed with Japanese roses.
 The Esther Meyer is a gun boat tur- ban. in white and gold, made of pom padour braid, offset by ribbon rosettes. The Madame Virot is an evening hat A dainty creation in champagne color of net, the top covered with oriental | lace, with a round of shirred maIine. over all is the trimming of dainty ribbons to match, forming probably the prettiest hat that has been designed for this season of beautiful millinery.