The times. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1890-1903, 1891-04-18

Thousands Visit the New Establishment Of
A. Saks a. Co.

Like a grand monument in honor Of in
dustry and enterprise is the beautiful estab-
lishment Of A. Saks & Co., which was opened
last evening and inspected BY thousands Of
/ citizens.
The reception began at 6 and lasted until
10 o'clock. Between these hours the building
| from basement 10 top floor was filled with
/ people from every section Of Richmond.
The representatives Of society and the dele
| cations # the sturdy classes elo0wed together
/ their way through the brilliantly Illuminated
/ apartments and all were unrcscryed IN their
/ praise aud admiration.
The store is at the southwest corner If Main
I and Eleventh streets. and has for years been
/ known ~ the Levy building.
/ Recently Saks 4 Co., finding their quarters
al 1908 Main street too small for their large
and growing trade. determined % move.
The Levy building which measures 60XljO
/ feet was secured, effectively remodelled, AZ
tisucaly painted within and without. oie-
/ ganuy Tehtted and furnished, bounuiuly
stocked. and to-day 10 j. one If the largest
and most crcdltable establishments IN the
/ States.
10 carry such an undertaking TO such q sue
cesstul contamination required q skillful exec
utlye officer and that it seems 20 have IN the
person of Mr. j. Cans the head Of the house
He should feel very mucn gratiiicd with his
work. and the many complimentary things
i
crowds Of callers last evening no doubt con-
vince him that he has uuque-tionably the
finest establishment ever in Richmond.
s. Saks a Co. started business here sixteen
years ago and the manager was the late Nj.
William Cans.
Tie was "a fine business man and everybody
liked him. and when Dee died the mantle Of
their favor fell on the shoulders Of his brother.
VINO succeeded MIN.
The house. which may be termed a thor
oughly wcaued and preroclOus hid of the
establishment bearing the same name IN
Washington. has always been characteristic
for It's energy, and il has done more than any
other IN Richmond TO improve and elevate
the tone of the clothing and furnishing trade.
From the first days It's doors opened it has
grown Ia prosperity, and To parapnrase the
old saying and make 1t "Once % customer al
ways a customer" Is 10 indicate that their
methods Of dealing are admirable the goods
they sell are fully worth the money pad for
them. and the purchaser will always 60 where
lac ls best treated 10 be sure.
Last evening the building was one bright
particular scene of br!liancy.
Inside were dozens 81 electric arc lights and
hundreds Of gas Jets burning in the elegant
candelabra, and across the street IN front Of
the building We're four calcium lights directed
on the exterior of the building
Just inside the door were growing ferns and
palms and at other places Whereabouts were
some OF the most exquisite MOWERS tastIy az
ranged.
Everywhere were large heaps Of goods
Here is the Arrangement
Easement. Hunting clothing, rubber goods
trunks and travelling bags.
First fl0Or.-Mens clothing. centre hats
TO the right furnishings, 10 ,he lett; shoes,
-ear of stairway.
second Floor. Boys and children's cloth
ing. juveniles furnishings Offices at head Of
stairway.
THIRD Floor. Duplicate stock-rooms, work
rooms sign-writer's rooms. etc
There were lots # clerks present - show
people about and this they did very politely.
A new department Is the shoes Here can
be found any class Of the most elegant foot !
gear imaginable and some of the styles are
new 10 Richmond folks
Another new departure is in keeping travel |
Ing wraps, trunks aud bags The firm never |
had room for them before. hut now YOU can |
find them IN all desirable abundance
After the formal opening was closed so d |
speak. the members of the firm and their /
clerks went To the Davis House. whore AN |
elegant and sumptuous supper awaited them
The following Is the bill of fare:
Canvas Back Duck. Roast Turkey |
Potato Salad with Maccaroni Dressing
Potato troquot, ScallOp Oysters |
Lettace salad
Lamb Fries with Tomato Sauce.
Spring Chicken Fish |
Raw Tomatoes
Strawberries and Olives.
Wines and Champagne.