Birmingham age-herald., 1895-04-04
And an Expeotant Throng Rushed
 to the Grand Opening
TO WITNESS THE DISPLAY
Provided for Them by Louis
 Saks and His Corps of Able Assistants.

It was o'clock p. m.
 No, it wasn't firel
 Neither was it the arrival Of big "bug"l
 It was greater ihan all that. | Louis Saks' gorgeous spring opening in his handsome new building!
 Everybody ran toward the corner of First avenue and Nineteenth street-men, women and children, old folks, young folks and all the folks. A constant stream poured in that direction from to P. m. All were excusable, for it was grand exhibition of the commercial enterprise of Birmingham, fair representation of the faith Louis Saks has in the city and of the encouragement which the people measure out to those whose business courage de- serves success.
 Yesterday promptly at 1 O clock p. ID. the shrill whistles of dozen engines sounded, re-echoed and aroused the citizens of Birm- iDgham to the fact that something big was on hand. There was great rush; every body wanted to see what, everybody wanted to know what, and they soon discovered that
 THE CAUSE OF THE CONFUSION was that Louis Saks, the oue- price clothier, had ust opened the doors of his beautiful building on the corner of First avenue and
  come the public to it's portals.
 IN THE RUSH
 was an AGE HERALD man, who crowded his way through the mass of humanity and soon found himself in the very center of the great commercial palace, perfectly be- Wifdered by handsome displays of gentle mems, youths' and boys' clothing: hats for all sizes and all ages; shoes to fit the foot of dandy dude, business man, laborer, youth, boy or babe; hats of every imaginable size, shape and style; gents furnishings, neckwear and under wear; trunks, valises. bags and straps. Every available foot on the first, second and third floors was occupied by some cit- 1zen, who stood or moved in wondering amazement at this revelation of e new era in the commercial life of Birmingham. Standing at the front door to bid first well come to bis friends stood
 MIR. LOUIS sAKs with cheerful face and broad, pleasing smile. His handgrasps were painfully as- snring of a hearty welcome, aud as fast as tiss seconds flew he turned the assem bling multitude over to his assistants, each of N nom was like himself full dressed with aunch of violets in the left lapel of their coats. In the crowd marched, keeping step by sweet strains afforded by
 0RAMBs' ORCHESTRA, which WAS seated on the second floor. The rotunda was beautifully decorated, and the - floral decorations and delightful music lent a charm to the scene. MT. Saks was ably assisted in this graud opening day by his affable corps of assistants. Tbe
 DOORS WERE OPENED by the veteran head bookkeeper, Mir. A. Slaughter, and his wife. The full sta is composed of the following gentlemen, all well and favorably known to the trading public of Birmingham:
 MT. Herman Saks-In general charge. MT. Joe Siaughter--Floor walker.
 kaId Isadore Katzenstein and John Antwine- Clothing department.
 Messrs. Dave Malone and Earnest Me- Iver-Shoe department.
 MT. Ed. Montgomery-Hat department. Messrs. w. E. Montgomery and Robert Weich-Gents' furnishing department.
 SECOND FLOOR.
 Messrs. Nose Marx, Joe Halter, John Antwine and Louis Schwartz-Boys' de- partment merchant tailoring.
 THIRD FLOOR.
 Messrs. Joe Saks and Eddy Holder Trunks and valises.
 Bookkeepers-Messrs. A. Slaughter and J. NJ. Griffin.
 Cashier-Miss Belle Austin.
 THE DISPLAY WINDOWS -- are numerous and immense. On First av- enue window No. is 25 feet front, and in this are handsomely displayed gents coats, boys suits displayed on figures; window 4Nos SS AO iC0b iAout, pnocby WluuOW NOs 8, 15 feet front, cloth hats for gents. On the Nineteenth street side, window No. 4, neckwear; window No. 5, shirts; window No. 6, straw hats; window No. 2, gents pantaloons; window No. 8, shirt waists for boys; window No. g, trunks, valises, bags and straps. Each of these window displays reflect great credit upon the artistic taste and touch of the decora- tor.
 {. THE INTERIOR DISPLAY simply beggars description. It is simply immense. Show cases, shelves, boxes, stands and counters all most elegantly ar. ranged, and are bound to attract public at- tention and to invite custom for everything is plainly in view and prices marked so that there will be no need of the visitors asking the price of any article.
 CONGRATULATIONS AND PRESENTS. Messrs. Louis and Herman Saks were both recipients, not only of the hearty con- gratulations of the public, but of some substantial evidences of good wishes. The following are among the presents re-. ceived by them as evidences of friendship and encouragement in their great enter prise: - By Maj. A. Mare. fine sofa and four other pieces of furniture; by MT. Webb Crawford, center table; by Mir. c. Ffeed- man,. rocking chair; by Mir. E. P. O'Brien, an office chair; by MT. John Herzfeld, an umbrella case; from unknown friends, writing desk; clock and a pr TPE