The sun., 1891-03-17
Fifteen Years Behind tho Bargain
Counter.

An anniversary is always delightful
event whom the original affair commemo-
rated BY the revolving hands Of time was It.
self OF n character pleasant to recall. We
congratulate the Hon. JOHN WANAMAKER
upon the fifteenth annual return Of the day
In March whom he set up shop at Chestnut
anu Juniper.
"A new era In retail trading" writes Mr..
WANAMAKER In the columns Of tho Philadei.
phfu Press, began here fifteen years ago
to-day. The old railway freight station had
then had one year OF clothing store life.
That year was the gerninal period Of the
succeeding growth" Then Mr.. WANAMAKER
proceeds to review the history Of the devel-
opment Of tho bargain counter to Its present
magnificent and profitable proportions. No
wonder his pen betrays emotion:
"You know the story. Each sddsd year has brought
an accrslon OF growth. size and strsnrth-liks the
great trees that mark Of fs by fresh circle Of
solid timber clearly outlined. sharply defined.
We put emphash not sentiment upon the day and
the fact 1t has story for us important and deep
that's ours II has smother for you. which IL interest
Ing Just in proportion as you see somshing this store
growth that saves money. adds to your comfort, or
combines both for you personally.
THAT this mission 10 working ont certain frsn the
constant iucresso IN the sales People do md growing
convsuisncs and economy here. And so leave an iu
creasins number Of their dollars with That's the
nnal word OF testimony.
This reciprocity SO fully tested and amply success
fu. is 10 20 increasing constantly. We know its
growth depends upon Oursslvsa and therefore no
stronger guarantee be given of tho fresh impulses
and larrsr interest yon may expect to nnd witness
here In the coming days.
This solemn pledge of progress inspired
by the happy occasion is redeemed by the
Postmaster-General. He celebrates the an.
niversary by Offering 1.-The best $1-a-yard.
worth we ever knew In Black Lace Drapery
Net. Styles just opened" continues Mr..
WANAMAKER. "sorts enough to delight q
woman or drive man wild. Figured and
striped are all leaning your way. too"
More than that. On this fifteenth ami.
versary. Mr.. WANAMAKER ofrers his own
brand OF Brandenbnrgs at twenty cents e.
yard; punches Of pansies that look to
havo been dew-kissed within tho hour;
sprigs and twigs. buds and beauty bits that
you feel may fal! Off II osrelessly handled.
And suoh color combines! Old rose on white
or cream. violet or blue on white. Branden.
burg the beautiful cotton queen OF tho seq
son. French skill never put on the finest
sateen moro delicate printing than these
branuenDurRS SHOW.
And the Postmaster.Genera does not
blush why should he blush 2-when he in
forms his constituents OF that sex which has
use for such things that at the bargain
counter on this fifteenth anniversary OF its
establishment Muslin Drawers, with wide
hem and 8 pleats. such as you pay SOC. for In
most stores. are here S5c." And he also
flngs upon the altar OF devotion to the pub
lie good "a lot OF Catnbric Corset Covers,
broken sizes and slightly soiled. originally
coc. to $L6o. They all go to csc. Secoud
floor. first gallery. Juniper street side"
Contemporaneously wo learn through tho
Philadelphia newspapers that Mrs. WANA-
MAKER, wife OF tho Postmaster General, 10
preparing to 60 to England with her daugh-
ter MINNIE early In juno to present her at
the third drawing room Tho gowns are
now boing made In Paris"
Once again We congratulate the Hon. JOHN
WANAMAKER upon tho present prosperity
and publicity OF an enterprise which, from
its obscure beginnings OF fifteen years ago.
now echoes through the corridors OF State,
advertlses Itself In tho Aimanach do Gotha,
and presses close 10 the very throne OF
royalty. But why does no call In "Frenoh
skill" for the robes that are to grace this
social triumph? Why docs hs sond to
Paris for the gownsp What is the matter
with the dew-kissed Brandenburgs at hand,
and the black lace drapory net. at to drive
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