Worcester morning daily spy., 1898-01-15
UNIFORM FOR sALEswoMEN
Request Made by Boston Store Mama
gers, Which Will Add to Appearance
of the Store.


Although rule about the dress Of
saleswomen has long been included in
the book of rules of the Boston Store,
especial attention was called to it on
Thursday, by the issue of notice. The
rule is adopted simply to improve the
appearance of the store, and is in line
with the enterprise and good taste con-
tinually shown by the managers.
The rule has a social significance, as
4 it removes the temptation to extrava-
gance in dress on the part Of the sales
women, and places all on an equality in
this regard. In fact, it is welcomed by
them and heartily approved.
The terms upon which the saleswoman
can make the change are eminently
fair. In addition to the regular 10 per
cent discount which Is always granted
to employees, a special discount of 10
per cent on black goods will be conced-
ed to them twice year
! In winter the dress will be black with
white collar and cuffs, but in summer
1t may be varied by suitable shirt
waist
7 During the balance of January and
February the firm literally offers to
make these dresses at the minimum cost
of ST.
The text of the notice, a copy of which
was give" TO each saleswoman, Friday,
is as follows:
You are requested to conform at your
/ very earliest opportunity to the desires of
| the firm expressed below
"That is, as is customary as present in
the best department stores throughout
/ the country, and as has already been sug-
gested in our book of rules page 10, we
would request you to wear black dress
4 with white collar and cuffs.
nrfa m nat1 To tic, al,
in addition to our regular discount of 10 p.
c. to employees, will be allowed you at
the black goods counter for one dress in
the spring season and one dress in the
fall season. In connection with the black
goods, we would particularly recommend
the use of brilliantine, both for appear
ance and for wear.
/ During the balance of January and the
/ month of February we will make these
dresses In connection with our dress-mak
ing department, In good, suitable style, for
desirable that they be made in a neat,
plain manner.
| During the months of June, July and
August there will be no objection to col
ored shirt waists or summer dresses of
j neat design.
Although the above is communicated to
you as a request, and the management ap-
| preciates that this will be a matter of
some Importance and perhaps considera-
i BILE inconvenience to come at first. it will
/ be especially appreciated If complied with
as promptly as possible. 1t nevertheless
must become a rule at your earliest con-
venience. An eventual omission Of this
will not be overlooked.
Those desiring to have a dress made at
! our rooms at figure quoted ($4.00, can do
! SO by procuring an order from Mr. Cook
! Also apply to Mr.. Cook for any additional
| information necessary.
"Denholm & Mckay Co., per manager"
Another innovation in this store is the
| bureau of information conveniently sit
uated on the ground floor. At this bu-
reau packages are checked free, and lost
articles are kept until claimed Here,
also, are the Interpreters of the store,
western Union messengers, and a no.
tary public 1t is also an agency of
Farnsworth's express, and a branch Of
| fee Of the post office for the sale of all
postal supplies In short, It would be
nara to imagine an exigency which
this bureau is not prepared to meet.