The herald., 1896-07-26
TASTE IN A GROCERY STORE
Jevne Opens His Magnificent
New Premises
HANDSOMELY FURNISHED
HANDSOMELY
The Store Seems a Complete Emporium
for Every Want
The Premises Of Splendid Proportions-The
Proprietor Reesives Congratulations on
Every Side-Some New Lines

Mr.. Jevne In all probability is suffering
from the Bryan hand-shake this morn
ing. Certainly his arm was wrung in
Vulnerable times yesterday and volleys
of congratulations constantly fired at
him.
For some weeks the Spring street hab-
itue has had his curiosity aroused by the
carefully glazed windows in the ground
floor of the new Wilcox building, and it
was only yesterday afternoon that the
beauty and magnificence which were
concealed within were unveiled. Mr..
Jevne had certainly great surprise in
store for his hosts of friends and Gus
toners. Grander accommodations for
any business it would be hard to I'M
agine; in fact the proportions of the Dig
hall are so splendid that at the hrst
glance one would suppose 1t might nave
been originally built as ballroom for
millionaire's mansion. The store Is A
by 100 feet with cellar Of similar pro-
portions. The entire hall is very hand
somely fitted in natural oak, quarter
sawn, while all the iron fittings are OF
the Bower-Barf patent. The show
cases are also all natural oak and all or
the latest and most approved contri-
vance.
Art in a grocery store generation ago
would have appeared paradox put MI
Jevne has certainly done much 10 ecu
cate the public to new creed, namely,
that there is nothing inartistlc ABOUT
groceries-Qute the reverse.
1t was a test of tantilization yester-
day as crowds thronged the new store,
for it was an exhibition only, and no
business could be done, the handsome
and spruce clerks merely adding an ad-
ditional effect to the attractlveness oI
their surroundings. All the world ana
his wife-and one had thought they
were at the beach-seemed to make
Jeyne's new store their Mecca and the
remarks of admiration and conSratuia-
ton that were heard on all sides were
enthusiastic in tone.
At the far end of the store handsome
staircase leads to the offices, which con-
sist of private room, cashlers anu
correspondence offices and telephone
room. Spaciou galleries surround AL
most the entire extent of the store. from
which a fine view is gained and which
also provide plenty of accommodation
for keeping stocks.
At the right-hand side Of the entrance
is a very cosy corner, fitted up for the
convenience and comfort of customers
who may wish to rest awhile.
Mr.. Jevne has on entering his new
place of business added a number of
new lines. including cigars. wines con-
fectionery. toilet articles. perfumery,
etc. and most tempting array of deli
catessen. The order department is at
the rear end of the store under the Office
gallery. The whole store has been fit
ted with the view of taking the best care
of the goods. steel bins being provided
for all farinaceous goods rendering
them both dust and insect proof. The
handsome tea caddies, the attractive
ness of the confectionery. the splendid
array of all sorts of beverages. these and
a hundred and one other things will
strike the visitor to Jevne's new store
with a sense of the utmost admiratio
for the taste. the comprehension and the
enterprise of the proprietor
The evening reception was still more
impressive to the visitor, the profuse
electric lights shedding a radiance over
the handsome fittings and artistically
arranged goods.