The morning journal-courier., 1908-09-30
VALLEYS OPENING
Beautiful Hats and Gorgeous Costumes Are Features of
 the Display,

Yesterday was the day at the Malley stores for the first view of the new goods for the coming seasons, and nev- CT was a more attractive display ar ranged, The stores were gay with ferns, pnlms and bay trees, winch formed fitting background for the many beautiful things arranged to greet the visitors who kept the stores filled all day long The millinery de- partment which, by the way has been enlarged greatly, was the magnet IT, reslstole, and the hats are truly won derful, The colors are so gorgeous this season that it Is like walking Into a rainbow to visit this shop, where rea' cock blue, taupe, amethyst, wistaria and the other soft, lovely fruit shades arc shown with black hats frequently arranged to set them off. There are q number of beautiful French models displayed charming one from Geor' gette being of taupe ottaman s,lk repp with a facing of old rose satin, In the Directoire shape A huge willow plume of the taupe, fold of the rose satin and large buckle of cut s,eel trim this very fascinating hat
 A black hat was of pony skin faced with white velvet, A large caoachon with satin rosette in black, and large white mafabo with white aigrette complete this model from Esther Meyer.
 There is 2 white bengaline with black velvet facing. the crown surrounded with band of swansdown with err mine tails and huge bunch of vii low p,umes which called forth many expressions os admiration. One of thls firms own models was hat with Il large low crown and wide brim roll ing ID on both sides. The top was cov- cred in silver metal tissue faced with black velvet. \ large rosette with a steel and rhinestone ornament held In place very handsome marabo and large aigrette. The trinlipings of all | hats this season are very rich willow plumes paradise birds, large wings and handsome ornaments being great ly in demand.
 l In the large suit and coat depart ' ment tho most noticeable features have decided leaning to the Directore. | The coats with empire effect are In the popular 3s-inch length for the greater part end they run from 70 to 30 inches The skirts are tight-fltt ng gcrcd, many of them in the coat model which buttons down the front. some have the high glrdle princess effect but generally they fit almost to the knee and then flare: this Is true ol the full train skirt or the more piac- ticB tailor suits.
 The coats have the high collars
 large reyers and long strait unbroker
 lines, large pockets set very low dowr on the coat. and the trimmings art broad satin bands, braids O. every sort and buttons.
 Broadcloth and messaline gowns art taking the place of the two-piece suits of former seasons and this is the req son for the immense popularity ant great demand for fur coats
 A practical little frock for the schoo girl attracted much attention, ant small wonder. It Is on the order of thu English coster gown and is designed t take the place of the Peter Thompson suits. IL is made in one piece with princess skirt. or with plaited higl gIrdle effect. made in blue cloth witt different style trimming and fanc, buttons.
 , The suits, gowns and hats in th
 show windows are fair samples Of tn
 gorgeous ones shown in the depart
 ment. It Is most bewildering to attemp . to pick out and describe the hand somest for all are worthy of speca
 attention.
 The opening continues today.