Newark evening star and Newark advertiser. [volume] (Newark, N.J.) 1909-1916, 1914-09-10
LIVING MODELS
DISPLAY MODES
Fall Opening at Hahne & Co,
Begins Before Interested
Audience of Women.

One of the most interesting features
of the fall opening of the Hahne &
Co. store is the exhibit of the latest
modes in clothing and fabrics for
women, girls and children, shown on
living models on a specially-built
promenade on the second floor of the
big building.
Hundreds of interested women
elbowed each other and craned their
necks when the first array of stately
models appeared at 10 o'clock this
morning to display the latest in walks
and carriage, as well as costume. AS
each creation revealed itself in all its
bewildering newness chorus of APP
proving or startled "ahs" went cell
ingward.
Basque effects recalling quaint de-
guerrotypes of dignified grandmothers
were there in profusion, some styles
modified. some multiplied, all topped
off by the rakish little velvet hats
that are the order of the moment.
Gowns, suits and headgear for all
occasions were brought forth, only
to make way for more. The prone
made was repeated at 2:S0 o'clock, and
will take place twice tomorrow, at
10 and $3.50 o'clock.
One of the rircipal fall novelties
shown are the "MeXiXe' silks, in
spired by the ancient art of the Az
tees of Mexico The first shipment of
these charming silks are to be seen
in the silk section on the first hoor
The "Mexixe" silks are the newest in
that line, delightfully."- sheer and
charmingly colorful. and have re-
ceived the Endorsement of Paquin,
Jenny, Lucille and other fashion Gre
ators. The Hahne store is the 1irst
local house to show these new silks
They come in four principal patterns
Azteeh, Montezuma, Kortez and Ne
vatro. They are very exclusive, and
Dame Fashion has already stamped
them with her mark of approval
thereby signifying that they will be
much worn during the coming season.
The best of it is that this brand of
silk is made in this country. The
different designs, rather startling, but
pretty and in keeping with the new
fashions. come i'm all colors.
Extremely simple lines predominant
in the new autumn suits, the eX-
tremes of the past season being
eliminated to a marked degree. Tile
skirts are much wider. The coats are
quite long with set-in sleeves. The
military effect is in evidence in the
braid trimmings. with buttons and
velvet. Redingote and Paddock
models are very popular. The weaves
are soft Jerheny poplns, broad
cloths, French serges and Others are
practical,
The new coats and wraps show
simple lines, especially in the cape
and dolman effects. The capes are
feature. The coats are generally
of the cutaway variety. They are in
broadcloths, velvets and velours, most
ly subdued colorings, with very har-
monizing trimmings.
The new styles in mems clothing
came in for marked attention from
the masculine spectators last night.
There are but slight changes in the
STYLES. High-cut vests predominant.
The hats show quite a little difference
from the styles of last year. Blue is
good shade and those in dark gray
are also popular.
The first showing of the new foreign
and domestic fall and winter goods
OF all descriptions took place last
night, when the store, following its
custom in past years, threw it's doors
open to the public for general inspec-
tion from 1880 to $3.50 p. m.
In conjunction with the national
Star Spangled Banner centennia,
Hahne & Co. will commemorate the
birth of tho national anthem Satur-
day morning. There will be pa
triotic program from o'clock until
noon. A feature will be the unveil-
ing of one of the largest flags in the
State. The banner viii stretch from
the roof of the big store to the first
floor. 1t is In New York now nearly
finished.
A chorus of one hundred voices
from choirs and choral societies Will
be / ard in patriotic selections Voss's
First Regiment hand will give con-
cert during the morning. Everybody
is invited to attend the celebration,
which Is held In conjunction with the
centennial observance in Baltimore,
Md, this week,