Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1859-09-10
THE MPERRr Rr.InIxa ;,

The "PERRr BU.LDtNs. Some twenty years
ago, Il youth Of sixteen came to this city from
Maryland, . ON his own hook, !" with but so cents
in his pocket, but with plenty Of resolution at
heart He got a situation in dry-goods store,
commencing with the meagre enough salary of
SO per year with board and lodging but entered
upon his duties cheerfuly and with the fixed de-
termination TO achieve the toplnost round of the
ladder He shOuldered his way manfully along
supporting his widowed mother, and educating
and providing for his brothers and sisters built up
i business for himself, unaided by endorsers or
pecuniary assistance, seeking advice from no
quarter Int acting upon a settled plan of his own:
and he Is now the head (senior partner) of the
weil-kaOwn and much respected firm of Perry IL
Brother. whose superb new establishment is lust
now the wonder and pride Of the national me-
tropolis.
We have mentioned these incidents in MIR.
Perrys history as afordiny encouraging ex-
ample 10 young men similarly situated, and IL
may stimullte such vet further to perseyere under
dihiculties to know that Mr. + IS health has been
delicate from childhood, and that any morning Of
tue year, rain or shine, he may be encountered on
some one Of the suburban roads taking that amount
"f horseback exercise necessary to enable him to
sustain the mental and physical wear and tear Of
th@ days business.
The new Perry Building we believe, was in
contemplation by the proPrietors for some time
previous 10 its erection but the first formal step
." II was taken on the 3lst of May Last when after
tho days business was over, the EMPLOYEES Of the
old establishment were called together, the plan
m.
sale at cost Of all the old stock was entered upon
~ ten weeks from that date sl5,OO0 worth of
CoOds had been turned over, the new !" Perry
Building bad arisen like Aladdin's fairy palace,
tue new stock Of goods ticketed and placed upon
It's counters. and all the varied and extensive
operations Of the establishment, set in motion In
tueir new locality with that harmony and order
which we are told Is heavens first law
The new building has four stories and base
mrnt, all Of ample proportions, and the basement is
vet further enlarged by vaults under the pavement
wholesale salesroom, the goods being arranged on
shelves most convenient for access and inspection.
Here may he seen the goods which, manufac-
turcd expressly to their order and bearing the
Imprint Of Perry Bro , are always in such de-
Inand that the supply flor the season. Is exhausted
frequently almost ere II is fairly stored-the Irish
linens, the Paris gloves, the Rhode island cottons
the Virginia wOolscys. &c, all having the Perry
brand We notice here the commencement Of
that complete provision for ventilation heating
and for an abundance Of pure water, which Is
carried out through the entire building. An in
genlOusly c0ntrived slide, by which heavy goods
are lowered to the basement, demands attention.
This is on Ninth street. and only light parcels
such as are received by express, are admitted by
the front entrance Here, too, are the coal and
ash vaults and the water closets, all arranged
with an eye to perfect neatness and order. The
valve-draln by which the water is carried out and
shut OFF the sand traps to absorb any moisture
which may descend by the sidewalk VENT lators,
and the nicely adjusted leverage Of the hate hways
non by the perfection with which thew accam-
pIish their work.
Ascending to the first story sales-room. the eve
is attracted at first by the ee and good taste
displayed in ths decorations and fitting up: the
chaSte frescOes the shelvings and counters of
native woods, vanished but unpai nted; the fine
flooring; the massive bot beautifully clear plate
glass windows forming fitting screen for the ex-
quisite goods displayed behind them. Passing
up tue room. noting as we go that each package
of goods is labeled with its price, In figures large
enough that those - who run may read - we come
10 the cashiers desk, the common centre where
Speaking tubes leading TO all the other parts of the
baiIdlns converge, and where each Of the sales
inca report sales. (temZed upon tic kets y and
where customers receive their goods and change
The clerks and salesanen guided by printed
rules. by these they are prohibited from ma king
any Elevations from the marked price, from
ettrctnS sales by putting i'm customers parcel
any articles BY way OF ihducenent. with the I'M
Outstanding that they hot to he charged in the
blIIi no goods are TO be charged TO any person, or
under any circumstances; no goods sent out on
appro6ationi no balances or memorandums per
United; no remnants TO he sold under the regular
price. except those marked and sewed up; and no
guessing allowed at prices or Quantities The
employees are requested 10 abstai from the use OF
tab1cco. lin the store and Intoxicating Iiuuors In
all forms ScruPulous neatness in dress and per-
SonaI CLEANLINESS In all things reat ny to the store
Is Insisted on. Any salesman or clerk detected in
an untruth is discharged forthwith All are re-
guested to cultivate feelings Of kindness and
friendship. extending to each other that gentle
manly courtesy which will add alike to their own
and the character OF the house
While these wholesome rule are insisted on the
clerks and salesmen treated with an aft ction-
ate consideration, which makes them feel tina,
such rules are enforced only for the common GOOD
In furtherance Of the same methodical ystem the
is are audited each night. and the sales
men called upon to explain any apparent discrep-
ancies Also the firm, in ali bills Of purchase
invariably note any error Of IS cents or upwards
either for or against themselves and write nv nert
mall announcing such error. All these things are
81 interest as going TO show how prosperous bust
mes enterprises are built up |---'
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stories occupied by l.. +. Perry 4 Co. U.oais r
feuy and Il. Il. DaTnall,) carpet dealers The
second story IS devoted TO curtains csrpets and
Scnefai house furnishing goods the third to the
inner carpets Brussels velvet, DC. and the fourth
10 surplus stock, duplicates, and for cutting ont
carpets From the fourth story we get one of the
hnest views obtainable in the city, particularly
looking south OF the Smiths nian grounds ana
Mails and the Maryland aud Virginia shores
Inc apPer stories are distinguished by the same
aPproPriaisnsss Of finish, LOFTY pitch Of ceilings
ana tnOugnfnl provision in The way of yentila-
uon, water supply, and all other conveniences az
the lower rooms -
Descending 20 the street we are struck bv IN.
same marked good Taste as in the interior mrs.
Nalling over the building ss a whole S,thina
81 ginger bread work. Is visible but a simniee
eleSance and beauty which satisfies the most cul-
uEated and critical eye.
We append the names Of those concerned in The
Soasnactlon Of the Perry building'': Mesrs
81 OWN Bros architects, builders and contrac
trrs; Mr. > ]. Digs. bricklayer: Mr. AT 9;
Emery, stonewoEk; Messrs- Tbompson Bro GA.
htiers and plumbers; Messrs Schutter & Nicbs,i'
IN fesco- pointers; Messrs. Sullivan stewart
p!as'erersi o u. Varnell, painter; Messrs HYATT
Brown, OF New York, furnished the protected
Ia MS; Mr Foster, Of Philadelphia, the awnings
end MI John MeCleiland, Of this CITY, the iron
gratlngs.
TIE THSarRK.-A larger house than usu:
greeted Mrs Gladstaae last evening, on the occa-
sion Of her benefit, at the Theatre, and they were
Well paid Tor their pains By her admirable rem
deflns OF LacTetia bOrgia, and Maryery in the
hough Diamond. Tonight she una kes her last
appearance here for the present and those yyho
have NOT already had the pleasure OF witnessing
Let eheeeht PsIsoDations should not lose this
Opportunity u do The bill for to-lfyLt is n
very me one. consisting Of Nine Points of the
law sheep in WOlfs Glothing," lin both
81 Which MIS- Gl1dstane spPears and ..SIa,brr
aud Crashsr." The FIRST appearance of the non
GLr eomsdi ans, w hestiey and Clark, is annoaced
4: Monday night.
TEAcHfRs Asso'IaTIoN.-TLe regular MEETING
Il the Washington fsacherS' Assoc iaton wa. he'd