The Washington times. [volume] (Washington [D.C.]) 1902-1939, 1908-09-21
Annual Openings Display
Unusually Attractive Lines
in Millinery.
STYLES FOR SEASON
ARE FULL OF COLOR
Directoire Period Has Marked Eff
feet on Suits and Gowns, as
Well as Hats.

\ glance into the shop windows and
a visit inside viii give the last con-
vincing proof that fau is here in al
its glory
The majority Of the local department
stores are having their annual fall
opening today, and each IS a blaze Of
color
Rarely has a more beautiful collection
of hats. fan suits, and other bits OF
feminine wearing apparel been so at
tracuvely displayed.
True 10 its policy OF many years,
Kings Palace is making a speciality OF
its millinery display. French models Of
the most allurlng type nsure largely in
The collection. There are hats from
the shops of Marie Louise, Georgette,
RebeaUN, Berthe, and other famous mil
liners of the French capital The effect
OF the directoire period is plainly shown
in this years display in the exceedingly
large hats with slightly dropping brim,
many of them enhanced by the use Of Il
long, sweeping plume
Other Lines Pleasing.
other departments Of the store are
equally diverting, with their new as
sOrtmeuts OF modish fall suits, smart
waists, and the many little new acces-
series Of dress iu which the women Of
Washington are interested.
At Goidenberg's the display is wonder
fully interesting and complete. one
sets a touch of the coming winter in
the new assortment Of furs. But one OF
the most notable departments is that in
which fan suits, waists. and lingerie are
displayed. In this display are many at
tractive silk and lace waists, the smart
est models in wolfe skirts, and an UNI
usually allurinE collection Of silk petit
coats.
Pretty Millinery Shown.
The millinery department is. of
.course, one Of the chief features OF the
Ian opening, and surely one would be
hard to please if a becoming hat cannot
Fle found in the attractive display. Fash
Hon has been kind In this instance, IT
'eyOuld seem. 10 every type, for there are
sty es for everybody.
In the annual exhibit at the Bon
Marche, particular attention mauteSUy
has been given TO the suit department.
The newest styles are prettily reelected
In the suits and separate pieces shown
i'm this department. one Of the pretuest
features is the empire coat, which IS
shown in all its variations. An attrac-
tive millinery display and department
devoted 10 winter wear are other fca-
tures of the fail exhibit
With the usual anticipation OF the
publiC's wishes, 5. kann. Sons & Co.
today threw open its doors for the an
uUal fall opening.
Autumn decorations throughout the
stores give them d holiday appearance.
Everything that the feminine heart
could wish for IS TO be found. from the
latest edict Of the foreign milliner TO
the most recent conception in evening
gowns. Every department has p new
line Of goods, and the whole establish
meut offers q cheering welcome 10 its
visitors
The Palais Royal, too, was a center
OF attraction today. the first day OF it's
fall opening. The bright colors shown
throughout The millinery and other de
partmenrS told OF the daWning Of A new
season. The store was thrOnRed
throughout the day. and many exclusive
styles were shown in every department.