The evening times., 1899-10-02
A GREAT DEPARTMENT STORE.
Hecht a. Co.'s FAN opeainE Surpassei
All Past Efforts.

The fifty departments in the immense
building occupied by Hecht & Co. never
presented more inviting appearance than
they did this morning when they were
thrown open for the inspection of a criti-
cal public. The firm had been to great eX-
pense in preparing for this fall opening
because of the ambition always exhibited
by them to be as fer in the lead of the mer
camille procession as money, exquisite
taste, energy and a thorough knowledge of
the wants of the public permit. Their
motto is Follow me-, ana not 'I'll follow
you"
The great department store has 800 en-
ployes on the payroll, and it is not TO be
wondered az that with such an army to call
on. the store is beautifully decorated.
The prevailing color of the decorations is
gold, the bright hue being softened by
strings OF evergreen. A most beautiful ef-
feet is produced by this decoration in the
millinery department which abounds in
mirrors with massive frames and cases OF
glass and hard finished wood.
In this department may be found the
most exquisite designs in imported and
domestic hats. These gems caught the ad-
miration OF The tbrongs OF ladies the in
slant the department was entered. The
styles are nearly all strikingly French,
many having been brought direct from the
best millinery houses in Paris, and thou
sands having been copied in this country
from these models. OF course, the copies,
although equally bewitching. sell for a
much lower price than the orlgina S, and
at this store there is no attempt at de-
ception The imported hats are classified
and placed in beautiful cases by them
selves. and the domestic hats occupy other
but nearby quarters. II would be vain 10
attempt 10 describe the artistic manner in
which whole mink skins, Persian woods,
delightful Birds of Paradise and other and
more brilliantly plumaged birds are blend
ed together in a harmony of co or and
taste 10 complete these Partisan gems in
ladies' hats. They must be seen TO be ap-
preciated and the large corps OF sales
ladies in attendance are so delighted with
.re in showing them.
The cloak department this fall is worthy
The firm, and in IL may be found ali pat
| terms of golf capes designs of the new
Newmarket. and other cloaks.
In the dress department an elaborate
stock IS on exhibition, which, among other
things, includes tailor made habit back
! suits and tunic suits.
Nearby is the f4c department, for which
a special effort selection has been made
by the firm. Sesi mink, and electric coats
cspes. bcas. and wraps, besides oher furs,
may be found here in abundance.
Hecht Co. this fall have also provided
an extensive variety of separate skirts in
silk. cloth, and plaids, etc, and silk
| waists for evening wear. large line OF
black and taffetas is also carried
The Juvenile department has a special
| line OF suits that are exceedingly attract
| i've. They are OF the novelty style and
have silk vests. The infants department
contains an enormous stock OF ali that car
positively be required for an infant, and
the goods are suitable for all pocketbooks
At the entrance to this department z
| pretty feature is q sleeping wax child or
a downy brass bedstead. The effect /:
| charming
The upholstery department is replett
| with desirable articles. feature being c
display of elegant parlor and piano lamps
| lighted for effect by electricity.
| The mems clothing department shows al
! enlarged stock OF the latest designs IN fal
and winter wear. Here may be purchased
ready made suits ranging from the cheap
est grade to elegant full dress apparel
Connected with this department is one II
which clothing is made to order The
muslin and underwear display is very large
| and absolutely complete, and so, too, i:
the exhibition Of wrappers.
special feature that has been introduc-
| ed by Recht G. Co. is the music depart
ment. Piano and all kinds of music ma,
be obtained here and in purchasing music
a customer may have it played by plan
| st engaged solely for this purpose.
Hecht & Co. have been established il
| this city little less than four years, anC
they say that their extraordinary success
has been due entirely to the quality o
| their goods and the easy credit system
offered by them which may be availed o
by all customers.