Richmond dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1884-1903, 1898-12-02
COHEN CO.'S CHRISTMAS OPENING
The Great store Filled from Base
ment 10 Roof with New Goods.


ment 10 Roof with New Goods.
The annual Christmas opening at the
Cohen Company's store, IS this year an
event of surprising interest.
Former efforts. which. in themselves,
seemed prodigious. have been dwarfed
almost to insignifcance IN the light Of
this years achievement. Never have the
various departments been more complete
or the display more gorgeous, and never
before has the stock been so carefully
and so generously selected. The values.
indeed, are fairly astounding, and the
qualities are altogether exceptional.
Infinite has been the wisdom exercised
in the selection Of the stock and the
claim made that IL transcends all former
efforts Is amply borne out in the minds
Of those who have watched the remark
able progress OF this firm from year TO
year. 1t IS not fulsome praise to say that
the store rs il was seen yesterday by
thousands Of Richmond people, does not
suffer by comparison with the large de-
partment stores OF the North.
\ recent Improvement gives five floors
TO the establishment. each with an area
Of 1880 square 4cv,. IL embraces no
less than fifty departments, each one
directed by an efficient head, and many
of them subdivided, the stock embracing
many different features as I'm the case
of the basement department which in
cludes Houseware. China, Glass. Lamps
Cutlery Toys, and eight other lines
which bear no direct relationship Travel
ltng-men from New York and Boston
who have seen the display say it is the
best south Of New York.
1T is by far the biggest display we
have ever made" said Mr.. Isaac Cohen
yesterday "and We have reason to be-
leve that it is the most liberal Of any
I'm the South"
one thing is always most striking in
The Cohen Company's store, and that is,
the perfect taste which is demonstrated
in the arrangement Of the stock. With
such a conglomeration OF color, it is at
least remarkable that there are no pain
ful clashes. A more perfect exhibition
OF the window dressers art than the
eastern show-window presents, it is diff
cult 20 conceive.
In the basement are the usual lines Of
Cut-Glass China. Venetian, Bohemian,
and Decorative Glass. with costly Brio
a-Brac. The collection of Lamps IS un-
usually large, and very noticeable I'm this
display are the new designs I'm lamp
globes. \ very fine line of Domestic ana
Imported Cutlery will possess attrac-
tions for searchCrs after useful presents
The Cohen Company are large import
ers Of Dolls, dressed and undressed. col
lected from the markets OF England,
France. and Germany, and ranging in
price from 10 cents 10 $50.
The Christmas season is a season Of
novelties. and nothing more striking Will
be exhibited in Richmond this year than
the electrical novelties. which may be
found in this department. The firm is
sole agent for the Electrical Novelty
Company.
on the main floor the Jewelry Depart
ment is particularly worthy OF note. It
is. In fact, a complete store into itself
and full line of Clocks, Watches, Rings
and the rest, may be bought there at
revolutionary prices. In this and the
Silver Department will be found a foun-
tain Of eternal inspiration for the search
er after Christmas gifts.
The Toilet Department IS replete with
all the latest novelties and finest per-
fumes. and side by side with il is the
notion counter. as complete as IL always
has been. and it is possible 10 make It.
The Book Department OF The Cohen
store has long been recognized as the
most complete thing Of the kind south Of
Philadelphia At this season Of the year
the addition OF Christmas Cards, imported
from all the famous makers and de-
signers. There Is a very large assOrt-
ment Of Ribbons OF all kinds and shades.
including the latest Bayadere Belt Rib
bon for crushed girdles.
The Lining and Button Department
the Domestics and White Goods present
very fine lines.
The Dress Goods. in the centre aisle,
IS an admirably selected stock. II in
cludes Black Goods, Silk Velvets, silks.
Velvets Cretonnes. Creponettes, Nene-
tian Cloths. VigoreuX Twills Figured
Soleis, Serges. Whipcords, Brilliantines,
and many other materials.
There is a very fine display Of Holiday
Handkerchiefs. occupying the entire left
aisle.
The Rur Department is as large as any
fur store. with a complete stock Of Stone
Marten. Brown Martcn. Mink. Chinchilla
Silver Fox, Red Fox, Electric Seal ana
many others
There is a very fine display OF Oriental
and Point Lace in the Lace Department
with all the fine grades.
A vast sum Of money has been invested
in Gentiemfn's Furnishings, and the line
OF Ties and Scarfs Is very noticeable.
On the second floor the Millinery and
Ready-Made Dresses present eminent at
fractions. and the new Art Department
with It's wealth OF Draperies and Stamped
Goods Is wholly admirable. A new De
partment OF Beds and Bedding has been
added. and though the line Is not verY
large, Il Is very delightful.
on the top floor are 10 be found full
line OF Carpets, Draperles, Window
Shades, Brass Goods Trunks. and Travel
ling-cases. Druggets, Oil-Cloths, Rugs
and all kinds OF floor covering.