The New York herald. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1840-1920, 1868-01-04
A MODEL DRUG STORE,
New Pharmacy On Observation-Disclosures
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Guiding tue drm OF Alexander hudnut h Co. kav. =.
Gently opened one OF The elegant and unique drug
and perfumery establishments on the continent Il Is
second TO noneu point Of Interior arrangement and
eaooraieness Of fn!sh. This establishment has been
uiied up with q view TO meeting want long fell IN the
lower portion Of the city owng the that Of
the old drug stores have been changed into wholesale
trades aad is conducted upon comprehensive ecale.
combining the most marked features Of the leading Pa
rlsian, London and American pharnaciss
The attention Of passers-by attracted by the magrl
cent French plsie glass window. through which the
costly interior presents picture OF the mos, pleasing
description Tho door Of The sore is composed Of whte
and red tesseatsd pavement On either hand, upon On
tering, are number OF tho most novel and interesting
features TO bs observed In any establishment Of its
kind, and prominent among these magic soda and
mineral water fountain" Of the most elaborate and
original design II consists Of octsgonal doIae or tur
ret, empaneed with white and colored Italian and
Lisbon marbles mounted with silver and produces six
teen varieties OF choices, syrups, besides hot and
cold sods water and the most noted foreign and
domestic mineral waters. The counter tops are OF white
marble the fronts being luey finished IN wood carved
and empanelIea and tasteully ornamen,ed in pink and
gold Handsome black walnut showcases surround
tbs interior and ac separated into compartments at
regular intervals by white pillars striped with gilt
These contain most complete assortment Of every art
clio usually comprised In the business aud in addition
selection OF goods not generally found on sale at
apohecarcs' stores gallery richly nlad with costly
natural woods extends around the store. above the
showcases just mentioned the fronts being ornamened
with handsomely IL umin panels and tablets OF glass;
bearing, in letters OF FURNISHED gilt, the designations
OF the admired and delicious perfumes,
cosmetics and sachet powders The counters at the
OF the store are also htted with biack
walnut owcases, displaying bewderng variety
of the rares toilet articles and boudor mysteries and
embe llishmepts, among which pre-eminenlly notice
able the .phantom bouquet composed of the
exquisite and decatey preserved groups OF forest leaves
and flowers At the rear OF the soro located
prescription counter at which competent pharma-
cenust is always in attendance. A long showcase OK.
tondng the entire length OF one side OF the store s
devoted exclusively to the finest assortment OF imported
confecons and fancy articles. The ceiling s OF pure
white, deicatey relieved by cornice striped with
blue and yellow while the establishment IS illuminated
nigh by two massive and costly bronze chandeliers
OF antique pattern handsome bronze rada,ing heater
occupies the OF The mosaic moor and furnishes tue
necessary caloric or inc warming OF ths store inc
dazzling and magnifceni ensemble OF tho IN
completed by countless So array Of glass
jars, TASKS, globes and bottles. OF uniform sizes
and patterns Labelled with gilt and rejecting the light
in prsma'ic hues from thousand glitterns centres
rNo hundred and 1fty drawers In upright ack walnut
reserved for tie keeping OF drugs herbs spices &c
Tho soda water lao atry IS situated IN an apartment ad
maiU and Connected with the mas
sve fountain the counter by number OF pipes con-
SANITY surrounded by puverized Ice well III the
counter covered with double silverpiated lid do
voted to the tumbers which also kept packed in
ice. Inc hot soda water, just introduced at this
Establishment, is OF the most peculiarly agreeable,
though suggesty paradoxica beverages that has ever
been offered TO tho public as hbernal bDulant,
and the syrups mingled with this specially are manu-
featured exclusively for IT, the mineral waters drawn
from this fountain imported In alright vessels
from the various springs and forced through the
pipes by means 0! compressed air, no gases beng en-
pOyed to effect their election or chsrvescence from the
watts.
Another important feature in tho mana cement OF this
aud deserving enterprise Is the fact ha the esab
iishment will be Kept open for the transaction OF bus-
all hours Of tho day and night, careful prcscrp
ton clerks being always in attendance. Tho Infinite
variety, beauty and quality Of The ladies' department
Is unsurpassed by that Of any other establishment
OF us kind, and embraces all tho choice brands
OF perfumes and bea ithers OF the most 10.
n0wned European manufacturers, besides a mum.
Der OF the most exquistely fragrant preparations
compounded exclusively by this Gr aud known as the
The most noted hair preparations French flower pc.
mades and extracts presented endless variety and
necessary adjunct to the Renticmens department
cigar counter has also been fitted up 10 portion OF
the store where tho lover OF the 'frasrant Havana
| may enjoy his coveted prize of the most superior
| brands.
Taken altogether tbs new business addition 10 the
southern portion OF the city Is a ornament and
benefit TO It. and will provo OF its most marked
| features
| Mr Alexander Hudnut tho active member OF tho
lrm has for fnany years conducted an extensive and
as depot for hts numerous preparations 10 conciu
son. We venture 10 pred CT tor this euerprsng hrm
success commensurate with ts commendabs exerti0ns
! 70 meet tho public wants