Daily Republican., 1882-12-15
wsuamaksr's Grand Depot.

The ancient proverb,,, "All roads lead
to Rome" PhiladelpbiEDs have para
phrased TO read "All roads lead TO
Wanamaker's," and this goal Is far
eaiser to reach, and crowded rs 1t is
with beautiful creations of modern In
dustry ann genius and well preserved
antiques, IL in the estim alton Of many
people quite as we'll worth seeing as
the renowned cities Of the old world
whose chief merits lie 10 their mouldi-
ness and decay, or In traditions which
are mythical or horrible.
"Sce Rome and de-" was another
old saw of which . better rendering
would be, "See Wanamaker's and
live"
Nothing can afford more pleasure,
even regarded as a show, than visit
to this wonderful establishment, so
compIO Ohensive in all things rich and
rare, that are open for inspection to all
comers, and where every visitor.
whether Of high or low degree, 10
treated a. though he or she were an
honOred guest OF the large-hearted pro
prietor OF the greatest emporium OF the
arts and industries the world has seen.
On entering this establishment, ut
18th and Market stree with satchel or
other luggage, the visitor Is at once re-
lieved Of these membranes (they be
| ing locked up in reCeptacles provided
for their caro) and check given to in
sure their safe return when wanted.
Thus at liberty, the guest can descend
TO the resting room or toilet room In the
basement, where, surrounded by all
homelike lu1uries, chief among which
may be reckoned blazing wood-fre on
the hearth, the fatigued traveller may
enjoy all possible ease while planning
for the days business or pleasure.
II Sightseeing bs the object OF the
guest 1t will be well TO first inspect the
basement in which the resting rooms
srs situated. This floor in eIten ! is
800 bv $50 feet. OF this nearly all Of
She main building is open to the public
while that under the Chestnut street
| stores is used for stockrooms. On this
floor though excluded from public view
are the lunch and toilet rooms for tho
employees Of the house, all handsomely
fitted up, with attendants in wsiting to
take care Of their outer garments when
they come in tho morning, aud to re-
der when they leave at night.
! Its remarkable trait in tha char
acter Of Mr.. John Wanamsker and one
that am continually doing homage to,
that his protecting and XII. " care IN
spite Of the NJ multiplicity OF his busin elS
enterprIso) ia continually over hiS
household Of 2, 800 souls, and that none
OF these are in his sight too humble or
obscure TO claim his sympathy In sor-
row or his advice and mAterial aid when
In need.
Under the vast basement 10 sub
cellar, but to this visitors are not lnvl-
ted, as 1t is where the engines and ma
chiniEts work.
Just now the season is almost upon
US whom We must think Of the coming
holidays and post ourselves In Sh;
varieties aud prices of Je"elry and
fancy goods exhibited, si!ver"Sre' dIes'
gooda, chinaWare, glassware, uphoi,
Story as presents tor the "groWn Hps,
as well IS fancy goods aud toys for che
little folks.
Even psople Of maturer years who
have kept their hearts young will de
: light In looking at the vast array o.
TOYS, baby coa2hea, baskets and bon
. hons that are held in Buch immenst
A quantities. ,-, !.
Later on, when the crowds usual u
this time Of year tErong the alsles an'
counters, q careful inspection ofarticle
Z needed can scarcely be made with an!
+ Kind Of comfort, but for the next Weel
= or two all Of the new things in Christ
y mas goods and confectionery will b'
presented In their great beauty ant
freshness, and as the prices IN Uni
Ihouse are iuexorably hxaC and WI
certainly not be lowered before the no!
3 idays, or until it is desired to reduc
! stock, those Who like to examine VIVA
' thew buy and see that it is perfect OF 1t
9 kind seize the first occasion that pre-
}; sents itself for visit Of inspection.
y 1t would be we'll to go thorough
. through the house-furDishlnG de
. partment and see all the modern IN
8 yeptions for rendering light the wori
: O, the household in theinterests OF thos
. whose sphere Is home.
People who have gone on for year
: doing the domestic work OF their d"Sl
o ling With the old-fashioned utensils 10
l. cooking sad cleansing, used by theI
Y female ancestors from Ewes time to tn
present, will be more than surprised b
u the delightful array Of household con
e vanianceS to be found at WAnamaksr'
j. -Conveniances that relieve much otth
J. hardship and toll OtConestlo ilfe an
? are indirectly the IneaHs OF prlngih
D peace and comfort to the entire family
Before purchasing sweetmeats else
l. where, for the holidays, parents an
); kuardians should examine the prls
h and quality Of Confectiops offered Q!
's tbI, hsuse. These may bs had at th
70 most reasonable rates at which pefe0tl
Il pure candies can be manufactured
= And that all offered at WAnAmaker
ss ara perfectly honeSt Ns to sugar, an
10 harmless as to coloriuR matter, buyer
IL NAV bs well assured, as neisher glucot
"a nor terra alba CONNECTIONS are above
= place in this department
!! Thackeray says shat all people
'r natural and unvitiated faster, all II
% psccpt little children and lovely, pul
j. women are fond Of sweeEmeats'' An
that this ia true Of l6vely woman, ,youn
IS oertla,aen who cater to the liking
/ their fair friends for choelstes an
: Freuch bonbons to the great depleuG
e of their pockstbooks will truth fAll
"a testify. Such young gentlemen as dssil
! TO remember the lovely young, Wome
% Of their acquaintance, and who WIS
y sven on diet Of candy TO Keep thes
= charming creatures in health an
n beauty. should sac the stock, offered
Sr Wansmaker's and cause the hearts
"; thsir fair friends to rejoice at all tint
GO over liberal supplies thereof,
to It's frequently asked by custowe
sS IN the store, why does not Mr.. Want
he maker and. still further TO the oonVer
OF iepCe of his establishment and his oW
10; protits, by opening lunch room, whe
IN for a moderate and not fancy price. Wis
Ito tors from distance may In the lnte
f. walls Of their shopping sustain the
90 strength by wholesome refreshment
al Some s,rt? This want like oil oHne
.har tho shopping world may conceiv
d has becn anticipated by MT Wan'
a. maker, Who has decided that lunC
a. -norn or denartInent Of public COMO