National Republican. (Washington City (D.C.)) 1872-1888, 1885-04-04
A DRY GOODS PALACE.
What an Observing Reporter Saw at
Guinnip's-'rho Ladies Delighted.


The sudden jump from winter into
spring has made heavy clothing uneom-
Portable, and people anxious to change
into something lighter and less disagree
able. Some persons have already made
the change, and spring styles are rapidly
increasing on the street. This city can
boast of number Of fine dry goods
houses, and 1t is safe to assert that pur-
chasers can BIO accommodated here with
as tine goods and reasonable prices as can
BIO obtained elsewhere. Among the largest
and most attractive houses in this city Is
that of Guiunip & Co., 404 and 406 Seventh
street.
These two large double stores have been
so we'll turned into one that any depart
ment in the extensive establishment 10
of easy access. The senior member Of
the firm has devoted years to the trade,
and his vast experience now comes in as
most important and valuable adjunct
in tho success already attained by the
firm, and insuring Its continuance and
increase. Knowing the wants Of his
customers, the Importance Of securing
new goods as they come to the market,
and being the first to present new shade,
figure color, or design, he turns this
knowledge to good account by making II
part Of his business to utilize 1t. He Is
ably seconded by the Juniors Of the firm,
who contribute much to tho success of
the establishment by their aGable man
ners and generally accommodating ac-
ton.
Tho show windows Of the store pre-
sented such an attractive appearance in
their rich spring dress yesterday as to
cause o REPUBLICAN reporter to halt
while passing up Seventh street and unite
with many others crowded about the
front In admiring the display presented
within the glass Enclosure. A walk was
taken inside, where the many lady and
gentlemen clerks were busily engaged in
attending to tho wants of the army Of
customers standing or sitting at the
counters. Through the kindness of Mr.,
M. Gunnip the reporter was conducted
through tho extensive house. Ho found
that not only was IL divided into depart
ments, but all of them were we'll stocked.
| Tho shelves were loaded to their utmost
carrying capacity.
Probably the goods that would BIO the
most admired was the full line of applique
and plush embroidered table covers, lam.
brequins, aud scarfs. These were various
in design, elegant in finish, and, although
just received, have grown in immediate
demand.
In the dress goods department. were tc
be seen all the new shades in spring
styles. Tricots, home-spuns, cashmeres,
and other cloths. almost innumerable In
name, color, and texture, were beinf
tossed about before the patrons.
Not far away was the hosiery depart
ment, with every variety imaginable
from tho silk and embroidered to th,
plainest kind. Recent purchases perm II
the firm to offer tempting inducements
to buyers In this line of goods, ant
hosiery heretofore offered at % cents hal
been reduced to 10 cents. For misses anC
children very popular schedule OF
prices has been reached, and purchasers
are sure to get good bargains. In domes.
tics there are some of the prettiest pat
terms Of lawns, ginghams, and satteenB I,
be seen.
In the black goods department, abun
dainty supplied with buntings, mum
veilings, crepe, &C., special bargains ar,
offered and being accepted, 1t would seem
judging by observation, by the ladie
handling the goods and making selec
tious.
On the second floor the cloak depart
ment seemed unusually attractive. TIL,
stands were covered with the sprinj
styles in brocado velvet, brocade grena
dine, tricots, and other patterns.
Just beyond this room was the lace de
partment. While there were many varie
J ties of goods to be seen, of intricate an
superior workmanship, the real lace cur
tains, falling in graceful folds from TEN
porary bars, were the most admired
Il These were of beautiful pattern, finel
made and finished, and would make
rich adornment to any parlor. In tn
departments of linen aud cotton goods
very full stock was noticed, embracing a
grades, and tho cheapness Of price was
} notable feature. The store is most com
pletely stocked in all its departments, th
corps of clerks are intelligent and eff
cient, and the Guinnips can congratulate
themselves on having a business tirml
established and handsomely remunerativ,
: and a purchaser can save time and none
) by patronizing this firm and not going t
, Baltimore.