Evening star., 1900-12-17
SPIRIT OF CHRISTMAS.
Interior of Big Establishment At;
Holiday Season.


One of the sights of the city at this time
OF the year, which is especially suggestive
of the spirit of Christmas. is the interior
Of the big establishment of Kann's, at Sth
street and Market space. One is reminded
of a swarming hive Of bees as he pa uses
al an elevation from which he can get a
glimpse of the thronged aisles and the
counters before which are groups of buyers.
1t might seem, SO closely are the shoppers
packed before the counters, that all move
ment is practically impossible. Such, how
ever, Is not the case, and there is con-
slant stream Of patrons coming and gong.
Like all Christmas crowds they are good
natured and CHEEKY. Under such circum-
stances there is glow and excitement in ,ne
work of getting together ones Christmas
purchases. Owing to the large and varied
stock brought together here nearly every
want can be satisfied, and it is possible to
fill the longest list of Christmas needs
without leaving the establishment
At such time as this the happiness of
the children comes IN for large considera-
ton and good proportion of the purchases
OF the average shopper is for the little peo-
pie. At kann's this feature of Christmas
buying is recognized. and the stock of toys
is one that is apt to be satisfying to the
parents of the largest brood of children
There can be found dolls that walk and
talk, and in addition to such devices there
all sorts of mechanical toys which please
the children and astonish the older folks
by the ingenuity displayed in producing
such results. The fact is not overlooked
that little folks are more or less destruc-
tive. and so there is a large line OF un-
breakable toys.
The grown-ups are not forgotten in the
large establishment, and while the children
are given recognition in other departments
where. for example. are found clothing
for boys-there is a large collection of books
at popular prices, from which selections
can be made that will suit every taste.
For men are shown smoking jackets and
bath wraps, while there Is a large ana
varied stock of garments and neckwear for
women. Umbrellas, which are always need
ed are to be found here in great variety.
" While those in want of stationery can find
1t without trouble. The large assortment
Of leather goods and articles In silver natur-
ally attract attention, as in these lines are
found many things requisite for making
complete Christmas needs
1t should not be overlooked, and In TACT,
is not overlooked by the large constituency
which the business method OF this house
have brought to 1t that the element OF use
in a gift is one that is carefully considered
by many buyers, and hence all departments
of the great emporium Of trade feels the
stimulus Of the holiday traffic. Take. 1or
example, the department OF household 1ur-
nishing, rather commonplace at this sea-
son of the year some people might think,
but here may be found and actually are
found many Christmas gifts which i've pe
yond the time of the mere celebration OF
this holiday and become a source OF salts
faction in households all the year around.
Furniture and draperdes and other things
which 20 to add to the comfort and beauty
of home have a large place IN Christmas
buying and at Kanns there Is an oppor-
tunity afforded for people to see now i wen
thew can lay out their money in such aru-
cles 1t should not be forgotten that one
of the requisites of the season-candles-
may also be found here