Evening journal., 1910-10-12
FALL OPENING AT
THE MEGARY STORE
Handsome Decorations and
Beautiful Furniture Attract
Many to House

The beautiful show windows which
announce the FAN Doping OF the NJ.
Megary and Son Company, at Sixth
and Tatnall streets, are one Of the
most artistic displays ever exhibited
in this city, and they have received a
great number of sincere and hearty
praises from every visitor.
The scheme OF the two windows is
similar; background Of white pillars
surmounted by globes that at night
give forth a roseate light, and inter-
vening vines OF smilax and autumn
leaves. In the foreground, amid groups
Of fern and palm I'm a splendid dis
play of handmade imported curtains,
Wilton and Brussels rugs, imported
cushions, solid mahogany Louis XIV
furniture and rattan utility boxes,
hand-painted vases and Eocian jardl-
nieres. In each window the mahogany
tables bear/two great baskets filled
with apples, ana trailing grape vines
with leaves and fruit The rugs and
furniture carry out the autumn idea
in red and russet, and green and gold.
There are cushions with great
chrysanthemums, and there is the lat
est idea long narrow cushions in Jap
anese effect There are Madras cur
tains i'm oriental colors, the Renais-
sance, Cluny and Marie Antoinette,
and the exquisite Arabian curtains in
ecru. The white Eocian jardinieres
are beautiful novelty. The furniture
shows the best development of mod
ern furniture. the substantial plain
ness of line that gives elegance of ef-
feet. There are graceful writing-desks,
French mirror, and tables and
chairs.
The main floor has been changed
from its customary straight lined ar
rangement, and in artistic groupings
are displayed the newest and most
attractive ideas in the various kinds
of furniture. There is a wide variety,
and a single glance shows the rich
ness of quality. Pyramids of palms,
with baskets Of gorgeous red and yell
low chrysanthemums and poppies,
and at one end, the flash of red drap-
cries, set off the subdued rich colors
of the tapestry and mahogany. Here
Pand there coy alcoves give hints of
fetching arrangements for dens.
Leading off from the china depart
ment on the second floor, Is the art
room. Formerly, there were partitions
here. and furnished suite of rooms
was exhibited Now il is one long
room. having the effect of luxurious
drawing room in some millionaires
mansion. Some of the best and high
est class furniture IN the store has
been arranged here much as it would
be placed in a drawing room, so that
visitors can readily see what the ef-
feet of the pieces would be in a
house.
Library lamps. in bronze with green
luster shades, in iron or brass with
red globes and Japanese dragons, IN
candelabra form. shed a soft light,
and give suggestions for pleasing
combinations with furniture. Here and
there is the CLEAN of cut glass. and
/ palms and ferns are arranged In ar
tistic iardinieres and pedestals. Wis
|, itors always see this room with Al
| involuntary expression of delighted
pleasure. The company has spen
much thought over it and deserves
congratulation on its success.
The drapery department of tn,
store is also in festival dress, will
! smilax and autumn leaves everywhere
= The filmy, dainty draperies are them
| selves as delightful a decoration al
could be imagined They are disposed
over windows and poles in ways tina
, give customers many suggestions a
to how to treat their own apartments
There is an art corner here' hllle'
5 with gorgeous cushions and tascinat
. ing utility boxes for shirtwaists ant
= other things.
There is a wide selection OF i'm
ported curtains, Antique Brussels
Cluny. Renaissance Irish Point Arah
ian. and there are fancy scarves an
J. wonderfully designed silk damaski
j. There is also a great variety oifere
a in the Nottingham curtains. whic
+. initiate all the real lace designs.
The many visitors this morning fel
as IL they were walking through d
! art gallery, and every one felt re
3 luctance TO leave the store. so muc
s had they enjoyed the Fall Openin
display.