The times. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1890-1903, 1894-03-18
APnosoUsCED SUCCESS.
The Cohen Company Certainly Makes n
Reputstion This Time.

II is a generally conceded fact that
women are more aestneuc tnan men, and
consequently they appreciate more fully
all those pretty combinations OF color,
shape. and originally Of conception than
do the steruer sex. IN snort. women
recognize true beauty When they see IT,,
and lust such a happy iaculty as this on
the part Of the fair sex accounts for the
crowds Of them that dropped In at the
spacious establishment OF the Cohen Com
many Friday 10 feast their eyes upon a
wealth Of beautiful articles or every de-
scription. The day was an ldeal one, and
all the ladies, not 10 speak OF quite
number of men, sauntered through the
various denartments and enjoyed the
sights. II was the spring opening Of this
well-knovn firm. and they are sustaining
their reputation as one Of the very best
dry goods emporiums TO be found south
OF the Mason and Dixon me
ON the first floor is the silk Depart
mont vvhere every conceivable pattern
and shade offers the purchaser "a broad
field from which 20 choose. SIX chlNons
Of the newest designs, crepes oil every
description, liberty satlns that Wreathe
the feminine face In smiles, crepe moires
that are very popular MORE antiques
| satin Duchesse that makes up beautifully
| and. In fact. all the latest novelties in
| the line Of silks and satlns TOO numerous
| to mention. These have been selected by
| the most experienced buyers, ana the
| patterns and materials. as well as the
| shades, have been chosen win an eye 70
the artistic.
on the same floor IS the glove depart
ment where every imaginable shade Of
| Fosters celebrated nand-gear Is to be
| seen. The street glove. the opera glove,
| the glove intended for morning and that
| made for eveniug-ln short all the styles
| and colors from a sober black 70 a deli
| cate pearl tint. The Cohen Company are
sole agents for these gloves.
| Then the dress goods department. WY
| you would be surprised 10 see the variety
| on exhibition. Woolen effects in the hand
| soonest executions silk and wooden goods
| of the newest patterns. English tWeeds of
| every variety, Venetian cloth IN original
| and striklngly handsome concerts, scotch
| diagonals in captivating novelties Hshl
| checks, invisible elects, French organ
| dies. with China designs. roseOuds, and
| any number of delicate figures. Indeed
the most fastidious taste could be salts
| fed in its selection OF such dainty speci-
| mems Of goods.
The lace department might serve as a
| model Some of the very finest materials
| In this line attract the undivided atten-
| tion OF the visitors Many OF the designs
| exhibited are strikingy original ana exc
! cuted in the most skillful way. livery
| STYLE az lace can be seen. from heavy
| fabrics imported for a special trade q
| the most delicate specimens or mana
| work. Ladies shrt-waists. IN SIX ant
| muslin; parasOls or every concelFa"i'
shade. white goods of all kinds and ladies'
| underwear In abundance, are also ouete-
with tempting inducements.
on the same floor is the book depart
ment. where all the daintiest novelties 10
| the shape Of Easter cards, visiting catus
stationery. as well as the latest edillon'
| of novels and "A variety or ofudueHt "a
| novelties are TO be SEEN Alongside is thi
| art department which serves as 4 soi
| of centre OF gravltatiOn for women dh'
| girls lingering near. Exquisite specimens
of embroidery upon the most OeautiIu
| fabrics bring forth many exclamation
| oil delight frCm admirers OF beauty anu
high order OF taste. Chair TIDES, scars
Of every description. head-rests, and al
the ornamental dainties are displayed q
the best advantage An e4uaAy aura
tive quarter however. Is the toilet de
partnnent, where all the newest toilet ar
ticles. perfumery, and pretty trlnts usu
| allv seen on "A wOman's dresser, greet IN
eve These are admirably ser on py
! variety Of jewelry, hosiery, ron' ~ an
fancy articles too numerous 20 m-nl'h.
on the second floor a bevy OF Wome
| can be seen from time 10 time eNaminin
| he handsome stock Of ready -ma0e suns
! spring wraps, Jackets mouse dresses, ati
| on elaborate assortment 81 iatr tHttalN'
| silk draperies, carpets, matlnss' an
me millinery department is one OF IN
r,os, attractive quarters on this HOO
Ronnets in abundance are here TO be seer
The polk bonnet the highly ornaIn men,
ae well as the plain. the perfectly lovely
bonret and ali the different styles or ha'
and trimmings a woman ever dreamed o
In the basement you can ma ever
variety Of fancy and plain lamps wit
| colored shades. stands, unique pictures
S,,itb easels. AM the styles of parlor orns
rnents. baby carriages. china and glass
ware. dinner and tea sets, Italian marDl
household ware OF every kind, and,
for All AGES and stages Of people.
In the front portion Of the store, Il
gents furnishing goods offer special n
ducements to purchasers. To be .candi
I'VE rarely seen such variety OF user
| and ornamental articles under one roo
| Vou can find at the Cohen Company
establishment anything you want fro
a cooking stove 20 pin.