The herald., 1896-02-23

establishr ent that will bs under the
management of William B. Dunning,
tnan whom there is no m re capable
or better known clothing man on the
Pacific coast. In all its appointments
it will be model house, and in it's
methods of business will prove de.
parture from many of the ruts into
which such establishments are prone
to fall.
In the first place, no expense will be
spared in fitting it up in harmony with
the magnificent building in which it
will have its home. The light and spa
cious floor will be finished in white
china gloss and gold trimmings, the
graceful columns Of the building
themselves being treated so as to en-
hsnce the artistic effect. AS an illus
tration of the thoroughness of the ap-
pointments the nickel window fixtures
will cost in the neighborhood OF
J1O0O
The central ideal of "The Hub" man
sgement will be that in its business
dealings one price alone will prevail, as
its proprietors are also Nav York
manufacturers, at No. 549 Broadway,
New York. It will save to the consumer
the middle mems profit; in conse-
Quence of the proprietors being also
manufacturers, and New York manu-
facturers at that, they will be able to
place the latest styles in clothing. fur
nishings and hats upon the markets in
Los Angeles almost simultaneously
with their appearance in New York,
which will be very great departure
from the usual methods that prevail
in Pacific coast clothing houses.
Mr.. Dunning has had long experience
in the clothing business, both in the
East and upon the coast, and will take
pride in making OF 'The Hub" busi-
ness house that will have few equals in
the country. AS an earnest of the pol
ICY that will be pursued, the urbane
manager states that the employees Of
the house will be the best that can be
obtained in this city and San Fran
cisco. He is opposed to the employ
ment OF inexperienced people and la
dies in this line of business, and pro-
poses to have his departments presided
over and the work done by men who
know their business, experts in their
particular lines. He believes in not
only saying that it will be- a strictly
one-price house, but making it so in
fact, because he believes that plain,
AOAoob o1o obA0t6 lOtSA WoAd DuolACob
dealings are the best policy. and will
give the best satisfaction in the long
run. 1t is his ambition to make of
~The Hub" clothing house that will
be up to date in every particular; will
sell goods at the closest prices prac-
ticable, and refuse to make fish of one
and fowl of another in every day deal.
tngs.
The announcement of the opening OF
ssphe Hub will be made later. It is ex.
pected to take place about the middle
Of March, and will be made brilliant
event, with souvenirs to those who at.
tend, elegant music and chance to
sxpect the attractive and extensive
stock that is being manufactured ex.
pressly for the house. The fixing OF
this large establishment upon Spring
street has had happy influence in
also bringing other large business
houses to the street, and blocking the
tendency that had been shown by
some to move elsewhere.
Several long leases have been signed
recently as . result Of 1.-THE Hubs
prepsrstions for business, and it will
prove distinct benefit to this portion