The Yale expositor., 1905-12-22
WINDOW DECORATIONS

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We notice that each year greater at
tention is paid by our merchants to the
display of their goods in their windows
and much care is taken to the placing
of these goods so that each article may
show to the best advantage. I'm fact it
is as much matter of business now to
dress the windows with good effect and
to keep them neat and tidy as 1t is the
shelves and counters inside the store.
To display ones wares to the sight of
every passer-by is to catch many Gus
toner who would otherwise pass by,
seeing only an empty or inditferently
treated window. Being thoroughly
alive to this fact and also making it a
matter of pride, we are glad to say that
the windows of Yale merchants are al
ways neat in appearance, and just now,
at the glad Christmas time, mesplendent
are all the show places with their varied
assortment of goods and christmas
decorations.
At Palmer Bros. 81 Co. S, that "good
place to trade" which sentiment every
body has made good many times, the
windows are very good to look at in
deed. Holly wreaths are hung against
festoons Of yellow bunting, and in the
south window is fine display of fancy
groceries surmOunted with a Santa
Claus figure. In the north handker-
chiefs of all styles, pretty ones that the
ladies love, are most prominent. In
the store all the goods pertaining to a
general store are shown becomingly
and to the best advantage.
At Mrs. Myers Bazaar the large win
dow attracts special attention from old
and young. Holly and paper trim
mings are used for borderings with the
words, "Merry Xmas" suspended over
head A small Christmas tree makes
suggestive center piece with its laden
boughs. Large and small stars formed
from chocolates, marshmallows and
other candies fill the floor of the win
dow and is another delightful remind
er of the season. Inside are myriades
and multitudes of articles and the
handsome array of decorated china is
very fine.
Next door we see another large win
dow. This belongs to Newell IL POns-
ford, and certainly deservesa good look.
The color scheme is pink and green
crepe paper with a pure white back
ground and little cherries ia Christmas
bells. Fancy dry goods of small pieces
have their beauty shown disadvantage
ously. Inside at the first counter is
perfect bower of handkerchiefs, hun
dreds of them, from the cheapest to the
best. The store is full of neat things.
Pollock IL Hennessys drug store Is
place which receives any amount of
admiration these days, and we'll il may,
for the beautiful display of elegant ar
ticles suitable for Xmas gifts is not seen
often in a place the size of Yale. Both
windows are wreathed with holly, and
the south one is devoted to delicate
Haviland cups and saucers and cut
glass. The north window displays
pretty mantel ornaments, bric7a7brac,
Jewel boxes, etc.
Ludington's shoe store windows are
filled with good makes of shoes. slip
pers, baby's wear, with the Christmas
holly to brighten the prosiac.
The decoration of the windows at
Grant Holden's drug store has not been
changed since opening day, but its all
pretty enough for Christmas day too.
Articles i'm the windows have been re-
placed with other pretty things in toilet
cases, hricta-brac, etc.
At the time of writing our two meat
markets, Holden q Son and Evans &
Knapp, have not dressed their windows
but these firms are never behind and
always have delicious and appetizing
display of fish, flesh and fowl.
A popular place is the bake shop of
Minis * Co, and the windows are so
full of good things that it makes ones
mouth water. Trays of the choicest
confectionery, and in the other grapes,
nuts and baked goods are placed. with
plenty Of holly INTERVENING.
Just a step beyond and another win
dow with more confectionery and nuts
greets the eye. This is j. ID. McKeith's
and he sells the famous Morton bread.
A sight very lovely, indeed, is the
immense plate glass front of Charles
Rounds hardware. Yellow and black
bunting is used most effectively as a
background and the bright silverware,
knives, forks, spoons. tea sets, cracker
bowls, trays, etc, are well set off. An
other part of the space is devoted to
numerous articles of nickel ware.
Our jeweler, l.. Roy Fuller, has two
windows before which all must stop to
gaze. The north window has a color
scheme of green upon white. Hand
some china dishes with pale green dec
orations and an adorable chocolate set
cause many words Of praise. The south
window contains silver ware, mantel
clocks, dainty jewelry, hand mirrors,
etc. both being adorned with holly.
The windows of the millinery shops
show the prettiest hats that they have
at this season of the year.
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