The times. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1890-1903, 1898-02-20
Impressions on a Visit to a Remarka-
be Establishment.
EVERYTHING FOR EVERYBODY.
A New Place Of Interest for Visitors 20
and Residents OF the City-Meyer's
New Store n yeritable Wonder
iand-An Oriental Exhibit.


corner Foushec and Broad streets. find
ing II gayly decked with flags and bunt-
ing in true holiday attire.
A we were escorted through the es-
,shlshn1ent by the clever and versatile
manager. the many things Of Interest
art luxury and mechanical skill we're
source Of unending wonder and surprise.
The show windows which extend all
around Foushee street. first attracted our
attention. They are really vast stores
divided into a series OF compartments
only by the different character OF the
merchandise therein displayed. They VIII
De revelation Of beauty TO Richmond
folk. and are in themselves enough al
traction to make upper Broad street
lively. The double decked idea is new
one-the upper windows being devoted ex-
cluslvely TO furniture. A stairway from
the interior Of The store gives easy ac-
cess for a closer inspection.
In the lower windows a fencing sccne
hs,ween two Amazons. makes heroic
BACKGROUND 70 a corset display which IS
truly perfect. The snowy hvelness OF
the adjoining display Of Muslin Under-
wear. showed us d BIT Of nnserie "i,h
which we were heretofore unacquainted.
The 20th century girl Is next represented
riding an entirely new idea in a bicycle
surrounded Dy all the fads and iaacles
Of true sportsmen and women including
Cameras, COT necessities and even nIo
proof safes In which one may be sure
OF his valuabes.
Next show we found more to our liking.
Here were two men looking so dapper
and neat in their we i-ntnng closhhg
surrounded by everything that a man
needs for has personal use. and II we
have sons they can be well fitted out.
other windows were filled with the
latest designs and colors OF Dress Goods
for early spring-leadng into the PINK
Blue and Green daintiness Of Swiss Or
candles Dimities and Linens for summer.
Then there are all sorts OF Waists and
furbelious charming affairs for neck and
glrdle. made of ribbon. chiffon lace, and
velvets. just TO brighten up Old winner
dresses and help resist those tempting
swell gowns. made In the graceful Rus
sian Blouse. or II you are tailor-r""de
in your taste. YOU can find a whole win
dow OF neat cloth and tweed jackets and
skirts lined throughout with taffetas of
gay or sombre hue. Even II we were
men, we paused in front Of an exquisite
display or evening silks and other appro-
pirate for dinner gowns. visiting costumes
or for gay summer resorts.
The large show case In front is round
and imposing on entering the store we
found a vast bazaar decorated so skin
a.. ~. ii ~4n a
comprehend so many departments could
show colrs bend 20 ariisucaily.
The centre OF the huge building repre-
sents a snow scene. Looking up TO the
sky-light one is almost blinded by tho
white fakes OF the snow falling on a
Tnir~'0 nine forest. which gives refresh
ing odor throughout the vast building.
VIVA, to look at first? Oh, surely this
10 go plaoe for al Of the feminine sex
and the firm so we'll knows the foibles OF
our wives and sisters that they have
post-ofice boxes which can be rented by
the year so beware Of letters received
OF -ha c~ie'
Down in the basement is the delight
of q -oou Housewives. Never was there
q more complete assortment OF kitchen
utensils. dning-roOm. butchers pantry.
and Store-room supplies everything from
the granite iron TO cook In. to the cut
sass In which to serve a dinner.
But Why so home for lunch. when oe-
hind those silken curtains the neat little
Mattresses are serving a most nourishing
and delicious repast 70 all those chatting
shoppers. who are enjoying oysters. sal
aus. anu creams. while discussing their
many bargains. The restaurant will no
doubt be well patronized.
Then there Is "A cpunnlCfa hiCycip and
sporting goods department-just at the
left OF the elevator. Back Of this the
wonderful cash system. receiving and
bundle departments.
The main floor has a soda fountain for
The thirsty. hurrying throng, 80 none need
want for refreshment and rest for the
ladies' wait'ng-rcom az the second land
ing is filled with all conveniences Here
are toAet-rooms. comfortable chairs. foot
rests. and the latest magazines and daily
papers. with a quantity OF writing mate
rlals and a letter-bOX close az hand.
Leading INTO this we found a most luxu-
rious Oriental room draped In true East
ern style hled with antique ornaments.
Egyptian amor. Turkish ta5ourettes,
Daghestan rugs. and most inviting Bag
cad couch. made US rub our eyes. Were
We In Persia or In Richmondf
a Few steps Atau 70 tue udHdEtl or
fee. and those OF the members OF the
firm. the desks and rooms for advertising,
etc.
The second floor has a complete mems
clothing hat. and shoe department. mil
lnery and ladies' tailoring. because per
chs re you 6nd no ready-made dresses
10 fit--the tailor is ever ready with latest
Venice. PERSIAN. and English styles TO
cut and III one for you.
Further on are the manicure and hair
dressing rooms. leading into the Lilipu-
tian department for babes need all sorts
OF things. judging from the space.
The fourth story is devoted 70 carpets
nattinrs. rugs. and wall-paper-one side
being given 10 furniture-and so we found
the most complete establishment Of It's
kind IN the SOuth--a place where men,
women. and children can be fitted out
from head 10 foot; where our homes can
be furnished from kitchen to paror: an
emporium clean. airy and comfortable
easy OF access. on the direct car line, and
fd.l Oi interest. giving employment to
many.
What tact. work. and ingenuity is re-
quiret one can only judge by visit. Ii
il truly a place Of interest. and ranks
with the City Hail. The jefferson. and
other places. as one OF Richmond's new
things. beauty and Joy forever