The times., 1898-09-21

Extensive improvements have been
made in the store; in fact, II has been
practically rebuilt. The whole of the
front has been torn down and a magnif-
cent one substituted; the entire interior
has been altered and remodeled and the
store is now one OF the handsomest in
the city. Standing as it does. at one of
the most frequented corners in town, ii
is a monument to Washington's COM
mercial prosperity, and a witness to the
ability and integrity with which Parker,
Bridget & Co.'S business has been con-
Quoted 1t shows that the fundamental
principles of business have been grasped.
and that straightforward dealings and
liberal business methoGs, which have
been their guiding spirit throughout, Will
win their just reward.
The members of the firm are well
known in the clothing trade. Long be-
fore they embarked in business for
themselves they thoroughly learned ev-
cry detail of the business and have al
ways been highly regarded by their host
of friends and the general public, which
has absolute confidence in them and their
straightforward methods.
The vast space at their command in
their new building enables them TO carry
several new departments, which they
have hitherto not had room for. Noticea-
BILE among these are hats, shoes, furnish
ings and sporting goods. and II may be
confidently predicted that they will be
lust as successful in these departments
as they have in the others, and certainly
the same methods will be pursued
straightforward dealings, ,up-to-date stock,
and prices as low as they can be made on
honest goods. 1t has always been mat
ter of comment that goods bought from
Parker. Bridget & Co. could be depended
upon.
The departments on the first floor of
the big building will be devoted TO men s
clothing furnishings, hats and shoes, and
no efforts have been spared TO collect one
of the most complete stocks ever placed
on INSPECTION and sale in Washington
Everything is brand-new and modern, not
a single garment having been removed
from the old store; consequently there
is no such thing on hand as out-of-date
styles
Mr.. Malcolm NJ Browne, who was for
wears with Woodward & Lothrop and
Perry, will be the efficient manager of the
furnishing department, which Will be
complete in every detail and comprise
a mems furnishing store with all the
small necessities of mans attire in COM
plete variety.
The shoe department is an important
feature: large space has been devoted TO
it and costly and carefully selected
stock has been laid in. Mr.. William III.
Keneaster, formerly of Edmonston's, is
the manager. and he is a thorough shoe
man. who knows the needs of the public.
| A special bid for business will be made
| bv this department, as it must win its
way to fame ,and consequently the values
will be even greater than in the other
| departments.
Mr.. T. Blake Claggett, recently with
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the hat department. He is thoroughly IA
miliar with this line and will conduct his
| branch of the immense business house in
an efficient manner.
The sporting goods department will be
/ in charge of Mr. w. ]. Espey, late man
ager of the Washington branch of the
Fowler Cycle Company. The display iR
| this department will be complete and the
prices as reasonable as the excellent quail
| ity of the goods will permit
| The boys and children's departments
| will be on the second floor. This branch
| of the business is one that has had re-
markable success and for some time they
have been generally regarded as the lead
| ing juvenile clothiers of the town. The
! new quarters are magnificent and the
| stock BELTS them 1t is without doubt
| the finest stock of children's clothing
south of New York The firm are pleased
| to state that Mr.. Charles Godfrey has
resumed the management of this depart
| ment.
On the third floor will be the custom
| tailoring department. 1t will be conduct
| ed by Mr.. John Harkshaw, a practica
| cutter and expert tailor, for many years
| associated with leading houses of this
| city. A speciality in this department will
| be the making of liveries and uniforms
Every kind of garment will be turned out
from servants liveries to soldiers uni.
| forms, and everything will be made abso.
! lutely correct, both as to style and fit
| The most expert cutters and tailors have
| been secured, but still the prices will be
1 very modest and in keeping with theil
| others.
| The fourth floor will be used for reserve
| stock and busheling.
| Taken as a whole, the new establish
ment of Parker Bridget & Co. will bs
complete, magnificent and one of the bes
| outfitting establishments in the District
That the firm will receive large share
| of patronage is assured.
| All are cordially invited to inspect th'
/ building and superb stocks and to stud,
| the tempting values offered.