The herald., 1896-10-02
"A GREAT SUCCESS
The Boston Dry Goods Store Entertsins
the Public !,
The First Anniversary Exhibition At
tended by Vast Concourse of Well
,p Pleased People

The Boston Dry Goods store was the
center of attraction to many people of
Los Angeles and vicinity yesterday the
event being their first anniversary ex-
hibition. The entire four floors, COM
plete in every detail of comfort and
purchasing ease, were thrown open to
an interested and we'll pleased public,
bent upon seeing the wonderful array
of fall fabrics and the many little ar
ticles Of apparel SO dear to the heart
Of every fair one. The magnificent
store stands as a monument of broad,
generous and honest bu.iness integrity
and sterling worth.
To enter into detailed account of the
affair would be an almost endless task,
so we merely give some ideas in gen.
eral way. OF course, the millinery inter-
ests the ladies most, and to say that they
were delighted Is to put it very mildly.
The pattern hats and bonnets, direct
from the best shops of the old world, are
as one lady was heard to say, perfect
dreams of loveliness," but the hats bear
ing the trade mark of the Boston store
are in most cases fully equal to the inn
ported ones. The display of untrimmed
goods come in for good share of favor
able comment. Next come cloaks,
suits, capes, Jackets, etc, stock that
Is complete in every detail containing
everything in the way Of ladies' misses
and children's wear The art needlework
department is filled with examples of
what can be done with needle" Fancy
articles and materials of every descrip-
ton for needle workers are to be found
in this complete department.
The department of draperies surprises
one by its size, occupying more space by
half than any department of its kind we
know Of, vast quantities of goods are ex-
hibited and many beautiful examples of
ft.. 4. ~ H..
The ladies' parlor and reading room pre-
sents home-like appearance with its
cosy couches, easy chairs, writing desks
and open fire. place; lovely flowers are
mingled with ferns, ,smilax and potted
plants, not only here but in almost every
department of the great store. Descend
ing to the main floor on the cOmmOdiouS
elevator-and right here let us call at
tentioH to the fact that the elevator Is
run by man of experience and judg
ment thus assuring safety to passengers
the main aisle of the main floor resem-
bles veritable flower garden, and Is
certainly credit to the decorators.
Laces, feather boas, fine handkerchiefs,
ribbons and fancy goods interviewer
with smilax, flowers and potted plants,
form picture that Is at the same time
beautiful and appropriate. The beauti-
full hand-carved clock on the front of the
wrapping desk, that has kept such faith
year. and looked down upon the daily
scenes Of activity, is beautifully decora-
ted with natural flowers and is a promi-
nent feature.
The perfumery department is beauti-
fully decorated and the sweet odors of
the scent of fresh roses, gives one the de-
sire to linger at these popular counters.
The glove department attracts great
attention, being trimmed with smilax
and many colored carnations. the mon
ogram b. s.. in the center and the figures
1895 and 1896 on either side.
The dress goods section, extending the
entire length of the store, shows the
greatest volume Of dress goods to be
found in the state, from the popular
priced wooden goods to the extreme nov
elites of silk and wool, all grades except
the shoddy kind are to be seen in ALMOST
endless assortment, showing that the
Boston store is ullX. equipped for the
fall and winter trade that this great
opening inaugurates.
In conclusion we wish to congratulate
, the Boston store on the success OF the
occasion, and also to congratulate the
people of Los Angeles that we have in
our midst great store where all classes
can find just what they need, and be
sure of fair dealing and courteous atten-
ton that makes shopping a pleasure
rather then Z t.sk;
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