Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1918-03-22
Spring FASHIONS
.WATERv|lLE STORES

Sinuta laously at 40 o'clock Thurs
day evening. the curtains Of all the
dry goods and millinery stores OH Main
street were lifted to display the many
new spring fashions and fabrics that
are as gorgeous in coloring and as
beautiful in texture as any Womans
heart could wish.
There is one thing that may be said
about the merchants of Waterville.
mers and the displays at the leading
stores last evening were worthy of a
much larger city than this.
At the emery Brown store, the north
window WIS arranged &11h an artistic
combination of tan and old blue. the
latter forming a background for \
charming ccwn of tan displayed on
figure, while a suit of the same shade
laid across a chair. A stylish hat or
two added To the general effect which
was very striking. In the south window
were displayed some of the beautiful
new fabri IS of silk and wool jersey in
pastel colors and other handsome silks.
A style show was carried on on the
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Nictrola.
At Wardwell's one whole window was
given over to the daintiest. fullest silk
underwear which could not fail to de-
light the feminine heart. The other
window was a symphony in gray with
q beautiful color contrast lent to the
scheme by 1, big vase of snap dragons
in a soft pink.
The Fashions windows were elabo-
rately trimmed. charming effect be-
ing given by big hanging sprays OF
wistaria. There were to be seen beau
tifui gowns and suits and a large and
handsome variety of leather pocket
books and gloves. The suits and gowns
shown were in the very latest models
and some very stunning hats put the
finishing touches on the handsome
windows. Music was furnished for the
opening by the college orchestra and
many people visited the stores.
The windows of the l.. ii. Soper
store were artistic in the extreme. In
both there were laid handsome rugs
for a foundation In one was beau
tiful pussywilow silk skirt with a
Georgette crepe waist, sllEertone SUIT
in tan and a tricotine navy gown both
of charming models. In the other was
shown an exquisite Georgette crepe
beaded gown and a handsome tan tri-
cotine coat laid over chair. Slender
panel mirrors were hung in the back
ground with charming effect and some
very iaunty and out of the ordinary
hats were also to be seen.
Jonouils and pussywillows were used
to good advantage throughout the
store and there was music during the
evening.
At W. A Snures the windows were
filled with attractive suits, skirts and
waists, and some very stylish coats were
shown. one especially handsome one being
Of the brilliant blue that is so much at
fected this season.
At Markson Brothers also were some
pretty things that attracted much atten-
ton. The central figure was clothed in
an elaboratey embroidered blue wool
gown. while on either sid was displayed
some handsome georgette crepe and crepe
di chine dresses, some waists and silk
pettcoats.
Mlss carrie stencil showed A most at
tractVe millinery window A border OF
green leaves with clumps Of red berries
al intervals was most attractive and her
hats were remarkably stylish and attrac-
tive.
AT Miss Mary Irish's store butterflies
were introduced into the scheme of deco
alton and some Very pretty hats were
shown.
Mrs Ida Taylor Hersom utilized
handsome old gold brocade for a ground
for her hats which were of the most an
proved models and colorings and Miss
. Lucy Townsend also showed a very az.
'Fact''e assortment of spring models in
hats for the street
me openings were attended by many
ladies' from the surrounding towns and
the streets presented a metropolitan an
pearance