Richmond dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1884-1903, 1891-04-18
m rhsIR HANpsoMs nav AoME.
Grand OPENING OF the Eiesart Establish
ment Of A. saks & Co.

ueDt Of A. saks & CO.
Tho ovs,t ~ Yesterday. or rather OF the
evening was the Grand reception rendered
The good people OF Richmond by Messss
A. Saks 4 Co. in honor of the opening OF
| their MAGNIFICENT establishments, Nos iol!
and 1918 east Main street. The eiegsns
new home az this enterprising firm was
opeu from TO 10 O'Clock p. NJ. and tnou-
sands called TO admire its beauty ana wis ..
the concern success. The lovely winuows
were unveiled about o'clock; ana ~ ouco
attracted large crowd OF deiignt.n spss g.
! tators. From that hour until me tiihs ~.
opening there was throng in front OF the
store.
From o'clock until the hour OF closing
the store was crowded with ladies ana
gentlemen. On every hand there was .
profusion of palms, ported plants. and CUT
flowers. Hundreds of lights or gas snu
electricity combined threw their raulsnce
over the scene and made ~ ono on tn ssnna5
| ON tho north side of Main street Opposite
the store added greatly TO the orhiiancy
of the scene ont Of doors.
In front of the main entrance was
handsome portrait OF helamented WillihilI
Gans-so life-like was it that 10 Almost
seemed TO speak the kind words. OF Wei
| come that were ever on those smliing Hp''
AcoRDIAL WELCOME.
Mr. Jacob Cans. manager for A. Saks
a Co welcomed all VINO came IN DIS uioss
| cordial manner. Yet one thing seeneI 5
wanting, and many were there woo sish asa
| for 1.-THE touch of o vanished nand anu tng
| so,,nd ~ a voice that is STILL" How proud
would William Cans have been 10 nave
witnessed the great triumph OF A. Saks d
| Co. last night. -
| Mr. A. Saks came on specially from
Washington and assisted in dong the
| honors of the evening with his accustomed
cordiality.
As lovely as is the external appearance
| of the building the interior vies with u.
| On the right as you enter is the nat &C.
naTtment. on the left will be found the
| furnishings, and IN the centre IS the gentle
mems clothing. In the rear is the shoe
| department This one of the most elegant
| Of the kind in Richmond. 1t is furnished
| with the most exquisite taste and Is looked
after by both a lady and a gentleman, ooth
experts in their line and with long expe-
| rieDce. A.
bovs, and youths' clothing. The third
| floor is used for the reserve stock. when
| is immense. The cash system Is mover
and wonderful. and has to be seen IN
| operation to be appreciated. -,
| The store is illuminated with CON-
| bination lets and electricity and gas
| can be used at the same time.
HANDSOME WINDOWS.
Never before was there such window
! displays in Richmond, and they were the
| theme of universal admiration. Some ldea
| of their size and the work required IN their
| decoration may be had when 1t Is stated
| that Mr.. William H. Walton. the decorator,
was engaged the entire time from O'Clock
| Tuesday until Wednesday at 8 o'clock IN
| their arrangement. The various floors are
| connected by the most improved elevator.
| The incandescent lights will not be ready
| until next Monday. Messrs. Saks Co.
| have a largely-lncreased force OF some OF
! the best men in the country in their re-
| spective departments.
| There was but one opinion expressed last
night, and that was that the store from
cellar to roof was as elegant III its every
appointment as any in the United States.
| What can be said of the stockI IL is large,
| varied, and complete.
AN UNSURPASSED STOCK.
Every article required for gentlemen,
| bovs'. or Youths wear can there be found.
| 1t is all of the latest STYLE, perfect in ut,
complete in make, aud OF reasonable
prices.
Clothing, furnishings. hats, shoes, and
travelling outfits of every description. To
| too numerous TO mention.
| The improvements in this lovely build
ing were designed by Captain Nj. j. DIM
| mock, and Councilman A. G.. Houston was
the general contractor with the most eff
| cient of sub-contractors. All OF the work
has been well done and reflects credit upon
all concerned.
| Last night Main street in front of the es-
| tablishmept was crowded with an ad-.
| miring multitude who seemed proud OF
| the great display. From the top of the
mammoth and magnificent building the
| flag of A. Saks-the banner of honest goods
| at honest prices-foated in triumph to the
breeze. Richmond has witnessed many
| openings. but none superior to this.
THE BUILDING WE'LL ARRAYED.
l. This opening marks a memorable era in
| the city's history Here we have store
| the equal in beauty and in all of its ar
rangements both internal and external of
| any in this broad land. Its ample shelves
| and tables lined and filed with the hand.
soonest specimens of the tailor's art aud
| with everything for q well-dressed man.
| On the beautiful walls are the seasonable
/ notices Of this wellknown, one-price, and
reliable house. Messrs A. Saks d Co. and
| Mr., Jacob Cans and their corps of assist
ants are TO be congratulated. All of this i'm
mense stock was placed in position in two
| days and after the opening last night their
| faithful attaches were rendered banquet in
recognition of their arduous and valuable
| services. No goods were sold last night,
| the public were honored guests. Business
will be resumed at the new stand this