The Bridgeport evening farmer., 1911-09-26
FALL OPENING
 OF MEICS & GO. IN BIG STORE

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 Meigs & Co.'s enlarged quitting store for women holds it's Fall Open ing.
 With the extensive alterations prac- tically completed, with greatly enlarg- ed quarters occupying three floors of the building, Meigs & Co.'S Greater Quitting store for women opened it's doors this morning on it's Autumn eX- hibit. In a way, this is a celebration of the Fifth Anniversary of the open- ing of the wOmen's department, and the wonderful success achieved in that enlarged store today, which manifests a healthy growth in every department of the business.
 The store now approaches the ideal in the range of its service. Complete ness has been the watchword in all the changes that have been made, the idea being to make the store com- plete quitting establishment for women, misses and juniors. Hence the entire second floor is now devoted to suits, coats, skirts, dresses and furs. In this way about twice as much space as was formerly given to these departments has been ob- tained, and the display made is the most comprehensive and extensive Meigs & Go. has ever shown.
 Special stress is laid on the splen- did display of fall apparel for misses and children, from the small girl of six years to the grown up sister of eighteen years. The latest modes, the newest fashion conceits of Europe and America are shown, imbued with girl ish charm and freshness.
 In women's apparel there are ex- quisite costumes and reception gowns with a distinct flavor of Paris, beau tiful dresses for everyday service, smart-tailored suits in most unusual variety, styles and attractiveness, all the new styles in blanket coats, mo- tor coats and dress coats and pre- season display of beautiful fur gar- ments and fur pieces. The new ap- parel department is easily reached by elevator and also by a broad stair way.
 The Waist and Neckwear depart trance now have much additional space of which full advantage is talk en in a most attractive display of be- wilderingly beautiful fancy waists which may truly be called Creations and also a satisfying exhibition of lingerie and tailored waists and all that is new in silk petticoats, mara bout boas and muffs and an most ex- quisite collection of womens' neck wear.
 THE CORSET. DEPARTMENT
 The Corset department adjoins the waist section. The importance of the corset in Mi-lady's appearance is full ly seen in splendid completeness in this new department and number of the most fashionable makes of corSetS are shown in a complete range of sizes and styles. including the Redfern and Rustproof Corsets, Made in Bridge port'' products An expert corsetiere is in charge of the department, and particular attention is to be given to the fitting of corsets and in assisting ladies in their pursuit of a perfect figure.
 THE GLOVE DEPARTMENT
 And what complete Glove depart ment is found in the enlarged store! It is a marvel of completeness both in range of styles and sizes carried in stock and in the manner in which the gloves are kept and handled. The Trefousse glove is one of the stars of the glove department, the makers of which have the distinction of us- ing better kid skins than any other glove makers in the world. There are gloves for every occasion and for all purposes, as well as a complete as- sortment of gloves for boys and girls.
 THE YELLING DEPARTMENT
 mere IS d cOIHpIeLe V eIuHS QepdTl- ment also, in which is shown all that is new in veils for dress motoring and Veils made up and by the yard in every conceivable style and in 3 most satisfied variety.
 MUSLIN UNDERWEAR DEPT.
 Muslin underwear is it's premier in the Meigs & Co. store this week and this also is shown in a complete di- versity of styles. materials and range . dainty handmade garments products of skilled French needlemakers, the neatness and perfection of which ap- peal to women of refinement and an important feature of the muslin un- 1erwear department is the moderate prices which prevail.
 THE NEGLIGEE DEPARTMENT
 A Negligee department that is a | department is exhibiting a compre- 1ensive array of kimonas ranging | rom garments of cotton crepe at a l trivial price to exquisite creations of | silk and lace of the kind women rave over and call perfect dreams" This | department is assured of a warm well l come by reason of it's completeness.
 THE HANDKERCHIEF DEPT.
 Handkerchiefs-the handkerchief de- | ,artment starts off with the announce | nent that nothing but linen is to be | OunO III IL dI any 1hSI0 IS llL- l ,rally everything to be found in this | department from every day hem | stitched squares of linen for a dime | o exquisite trifles of dainty laces 1 costing dollars. Everything is as resh and crisp and inviting as a May | morning. KNIT UNDERWEAR & HOSIERY
 The Knit Underwear and Hosiery | department formerly in the basement | alesroom occupy the central portion | if the main floor and in this depart nent there is a large display of silk md lisle hosiery in standard makes, including beautiful hose in a complete ange of evening colors and shades. | The display of knit underwear com ,rises all the well known makes that 1 lave heretofore been sold by Meigs | s Go. but in greater variety of tyles and in complete size ranges
 AUTUMN FOOTWEAR EXHIBIT
 In the basement section the Autumn | xhibit of WOmenS misses footwear