The Montgomery advertiser., 1908-03-19
AT THE MONTGOMERY FAIR.

Tne nnancial crfsis must navs DScn torgotten for there was not shaooW of frown or an unsatisfied longing on the face of the feminine shopper who went a hat and gown hunting Tn anything but mournful numbers yes- terday in responre to the invitation to attend the opening of the spacious floor of the new Fair building which was devoted to the display Of millin- cry and ready to wear goods This must be true for her ladyship came in crowds. saw what she wanted and did right away purchase 1t.
 One very new and advisable feature of yesterday at the Fair was that the cold hats were not exhibited after sold. 1t has often been matter of aston ishment that woman would De wiii- ing to buy her spring hat and leave tt in the shop on exhibition until it became identified with her name before she had worn it--and until half dozen of the admirers of her selection had ordered a copy of it.
 Any way such was not the case yes. terday for the moment creation was sold it was taken out of the ring The portion of the second floor Of the Montgomery Fair devoted to millinery is a liberal share and the display was a gorgeous one. the beauty of the goods being enhanced by the setting of the new furnishing. draperiss. the highly polished floors and floor cov' ering of green velvet. Miss Morris. who has been at the head of this de- partment for six years. presides well over her new quarters and has an er- ficient corps of co-workers.
 Some of the creations most conspic- uous for beauty seen in the millinery Aepartment yesterday are: A medium size roll hat of cream chantiily lace with crown composed of one large rose in five tones and a soft drapery around the crown. This was very much ad- Ynired hat. Another is an all wnite Neapolitan, large sailor with an inl- mense white owl on one side and a full trim of white net on right side held hy A buckle of flowers. A French model of small roses shaded through the shades of pink surrounds the crown all finished with a bow of handsome blue velvet ribbon. This came from Lewis and is a beauty.
 A stunning hat in the shades Of Co., oenhaeen with black wings and wide band of burnt straw around the crown--a large shape with one ratner
 Al small toaue from Georgirtt made entirely of small brown blossoms. roll of velvet and crown with gor- Reous enamel buckle holding In place d very handsome sweep of ospray m . beautiful creations were shown.
 Lingerie Dresses.
 A most beautiful line of lingerie dresses were displayed in room f1tted uu for the express purpose, an endless array. Conspicuous among them was princess model consisting almost en- tirely of Val lace. Irish embroidery and pin tucks forming yoke, panel front and deep fiounces.
 Another handsome model shown was .elaborately trimmed with all-over Val lace and bands of embroidery forming entire waist and skirt trimmed with bands of embroidery and large lace mo- xifs. The dainty frock is tucked with pink, the latest Parisian idea. large assortment of Rajah silk tafeta, voile and foulard dresses and costumes were shown. Among the handsomest was Copenhagens Rajah dress trimmed with a iarge collar effect of silk Hllet lace fin same shade, finished with little ball ornaments. The yoke and sleeves was formed of lace rufkles. touch of Per sian silk completed this most striking costume. .-.s e4...e-..f
 Another handsome costume was in brown taffeta. made princess, the waist was formed almost entirely of rich Oriental lace. This is trimmed with, embroidered buttons. the skirt is the, new circular flare, made tunic effeets an entirely new model. t,.sa
 A cream Rajah princess attracted special attention. This was trimmed with beautiful fillet lace. the waist was made of bands of lace and material put together by dainty hand-work giving The very popular "NIkado'' effect though somewhat modified, full piait- ed skirt with wide band of lace conn pleted this beautiful costume.
 The jaunty little wool suits were shown in a great variety. giving all the latest cuts. colors and materials. The Prince Chap" the new cutaway the "Butterfiy'' effect. are all shown in great variety. s s
 The display in this department needs ko be seen to be appreciated.
 Ready~tO-Wear Department
 Sharing honors with the millinery de- partment on the second floor of The Fair yesterday. was the department de- voted to ready-to-wear garments of ev- cry description. This department is under the management of Miss Edith Jacoby, who is well known to be a young woman of authority in her line. This department was a very popular place with the throngs of opening seek CTS yesterday and it was a busy day with those in charge. The sight was enough to make a woman throw her sewing machine out the window and 
 pnly for the purpose of alarming socks.
 The Rest Room.
 The Rest Room is another feature on this newly equipped second floor of The Fair. It Is a large, beautifully furnished apartment partitioned off with fret work from which soft curtains hang. In there are comfortable chairs. convenient tables. writing desks and telephone. All for the use of the pat rons of this establishment. This tele- phone has no bell and so no one can be called up on 1t. It Is a new wrln- kie here and a very happy thought on the part of the management of The Fair A maid Is in attendance here at all times so that her service is at the disposal of the patrons of the Mont gomery Fair.
 A baIf dozen small, fitting rooms com plete the conveniences provided on this floor. AT CREATH-LAssETER COMPANY.
 The opening day of Creath- -Lasseter Company proved even more successful than the first grand fall opening of this establishment which has now been