Richmond dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1884-1903, 1898-02-20
"a THING or BEAUTY,
rs Said tn De "a JOY Forever" IL So,
Meyers New store Fills the Bill.

Meyers New store Fills the Bill.
BY invitation extended by the Messrs
Meyer, We assembled. with other mem.
bers OF the press. at the new Meyer
Store, corner Foushee and Broad streets
finding 1t gayly declred with fags and
bunting In true holiday attire. AS we
were escorted through the establishment
by the clever ana versatile manager. the
many things OF interest. art. luxury, and
mechanical skill were source OF vn-
ending wonder and surprise
WINDOW DISPLAYS.
The show-windows. which extend all
around Foushee street. first attracted our
attention. They are really vast stores
divided into series OF compartments.
only by the different character OF the
merchandise therein displayed They viii
be revelation OF beauty 10 Richmond
folk, and are I'm themselves enough at
traction to make upper Broad street very
lively. The double-decked idea Is a new
one-the upper windows being devoted
! exclusively TO furniture. A stairway from
the interior OF the store gives easy ac-
| cess for a closer inspection.
FENCING SCENE.
In the lower windows a fencing scene
between two Amazons makes heroic
background to a corset display which Is
truly perfect. The snowy loneliness or
the adjoining display of muslin under
wear showed US a bit OF lingerie with
which we were heretofore unacquainted.
TWENTIETH CENTURY GIRL.
The Notwithstanding girl is next
represented riding an entirely new idea
in a bicycle, surrounded by all the fads
and fancies of true sportsmen and Wo-
men, including cameras, golf necessities,
and even fireproof safes. in which one
may be sure of his valuables.
DAPPER MEN
Next show we found more to our liking.
Here were two men looking so dapper ard
neat in their violating clothing. sur
rounded by everything that a man needs
for his personal use, and IL we have sons
they can be well fitted out.
SPRING DAINTIES.
other windows were filed with the
latest designs and colors OF dress goods
for early spring, leading into the pink
blue. and green daintiness of Swiss or
candies, dlmities, and linens for summer
Then there are all sorts of waists and
furbelows. Charming affairs for neck and
girdle, made of ribbon, chiffon, lace, and
velvets, just to brighten up old winter
dresses and help resist those tempting |
swell gowns, made in the graceful Rus
sian blouse or if you are tailor-made In |
your taste, you can find a whole window |
of neat cloth and tweed jackets and |
skirts, lined throughout with taffetas OF |
gay or sombre hue. Even If we were |
men we paused i'm front of an exquisite |
display OF evening silks and others APP /
propriate for dinner gowns, visiting cos
tunes or for gay summer resorts.
The large showcase I'm front is round 1
and imposing. on entering the store we
found a vast bazaar decorated so skill
fully, so picturesquely, one can hardly
comprehend how so many departments
could show colors TO blend so artisticaly.
SNOW SCENE.
The centre of the huge building repre-
sents a snow scene. Looking up to the
skyllght. ons is almost blinded by the
white fakes of the snow falling on
mimic pine forest. which gives refresh
ing odor throughout the vast building.
what TO look at firstl Obi surely this is
the place for all OF the feminine sex,and
the firm so well knows the foibles OF
our wives and sisters that they have
boxes which can be rented by
the year. So, beware Of letters received
on the quiet.
THE RESTAURANT.
Down In the basement is the delight of
III good housewives. Never was there a
more complete assortment Of kitchen |
utensils, dining-room, buffers pantry, and
ste reroom supplies-everything, from the
granite iron to cook in TO the cut-glass
IN which TO serve a dinner. But, why go
home for lunch, when behind those silkcn
curtains the neat little Mattresses are
serving 4 most nourishing and delicious
.epast to all those chattering shoppers,
who are enjoying oysters, salads, ana
creams, while discussing their many bar
gains. The restaurant will no doubt be
we'll Datronized.
Then, there is a complete bicycle ana
department, just at .he
eft OF the elevator. Back Of this the
wonderful cash system, receiving and
,undle department.
SODA FOUNTAIN.
The main floor has a soda-fountain for
he thirsty, hurrying throng, so none
iced want for refreshments and rest,
or the ladies' waitng-room, at the Sc
ond landing is filled With all conye- ,
fences. Here are toilet-rooms, comfort
bic chairs, foot-rests, and the latest
and daily papers, with a
uantity OF writing materials, and a let
sr-box close at hand
ORIENTAL LUXURIES. :
Leading into this we found a most =
lxurious Oriental room, draped In true
lstern style, filled with antique orna- n
tents, Egyptian armOr, Turkish taboUr- =
ties, Daghestan rugs, and a most in o
ting Bagdad couch made US rub our =
yes-were we in Persia or Richmcnd7 h
few steps lead 10 the managers office D
nd those Of the members of the firm, | b
10 desks and rooms for advertising. etc. Il
OH. THOSE MEN--AND BABIES. Il
The second floor has a complete mems C
othing, hat, and shoe department. Mil v
merry and ladies' tailoring, because per- -
nance you find no ready-made dresses to o.
The tailor is ever ready with latest o.
snice, Partisan and English styles to cut t'
nd tit one for you. Further on are the y
anicure and Embarrassing rooms, lead .'
z into the Liliputian department, for II
lbes need all sorts OF things, judging ~
ON the space. ~
HOME COMFORTS. -,
The fourth story is devoted to carpets, ~
attings rugs, and wall paper, one side a,
ling given to furniture, and so we found
10 most complete establishment of its sl
nd in the South-a place where men, a,
omen, and children can be fitted out In
ON head to foot; where our homes can ~
furnished from kitchen to parlor; an M
lporium clean, airy, and comfortable, az
sy of access on the direct car line, and mr.
II of interest. giving employment to m
any. What tact, work, and ingenuity
required, one car only judge by a visit. or
is truly a place OF interest and ranks