The times. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1890-1903, 1898-10-02
BEAUTIFUL DISPLAY
Opening Of the Fall aud Winter Stock
of Mcssrs. Kaufman a. Co.

Again Mcssrs Kaufman e. Co.. on We'd
! nesday, Thursday and Friday displayed
| to the throngs OF the frs shoppers Of fall
some OF the marvellous workings Of the
| triple alliancc-Art. Nature and Indus
try in behalf OF the charming sex.
II was almost with "A conviction OF the
existence of some miracle worker OF the
genie type that the average person Wit
messed the transformation that had taken
place I'm the popular establishment. 1t
was the amazing metamorphosis of CO.
lossal thousand-hued butterfly from the
comparatively subdued and unconspicuous
chrysalis Of an off season.
With each passing season OF the many
years OF the career Of this ambitious
pushing firm. II has presented 10 the adj
mlring gaze OF Richmondors landscapes
from the world OF fashion. each in turn
that seemed impossible OF Improvement
But the opening the past week with
which kaufman & Co introduced the de-
crees Of fashion for the fall Of rs sur
passed all previous efforts in beauty.
From the most secluded and unsought
hooks Of The upper show room floor down
20 the big windows that fankcd the en-
trance in bowers Of daintiness the big
store was revelation Of the artistic.
To the right Of the broad doorway is
one Of the prettiest window pictures that
has vet attracted the eye Of the shopping
public Here Mr.. Greenwald. the deco
rative expert Of the store. has wrought a
veritable creation" He has produced
scene wherein IS admirably harmonized
the rugged picturesnuenoss Of n rustic
arbor with the exquisitcness OF the latest
millinery efforts"
The picture represents two naxen-hair-
cd children playing behind rustic fence,
while in front a couple Of pretty figures
are beautifully adorned. The whole
background IS leaf-entwined lattice
work reaching 10 the Cling.
The window on the left Of the entrance
IS given 10 some Of the finest goods pur-
chasabe I'm the line of ladies and chill
dren's attire.
Inside and plotted by a pretty conduc-
tress. the visitor passes between aislos OF
the richest products Of the fashion marts
OF this and other continents. Ribbons
feathers and lace en- masse. bewildering
in their perfection Of arrangement ana
hats that even men can admire.
Two score neat girls busy themselves
with the wants Of the great gathering of
buyers. and the scene really resombled
a glimpse into fairyland.
A polite elevator boy assisted the visi-
lNI 10 the upper snow ROOM Wnere-I she
was a woman-delieht gave place to adj
miring wonderment at the vistas that
opened before her.
The floor is fitted upon the order Of a
palace. with the softcst Of carpets. long
areas Of mirrors. and banks Of palms and
potted plants, while the excellent things
In wraps and fall wear arc everywhere
shown. Several commodious dressing
rooms add to the convenience Of this de-
partment.
The third story. and the handsome now
addition on Fourth street. are devoted 10
the wholesale operations Of the firm I'm
ribbons. hats and wraps I'm each Of which
3 growing and excellent trade is report
3D.
The firm from its infancy has made a !
speciality Of children's wear and this year |
has surpassed itself in securing the best |
'Or the little ones
All dav long yesterday hundreds visited /
he establishment and were delighted and |
he firm feels that the success Of their |
pening day augurs well for the fulnlmcnt |
# the promise for a prosperous year.