Deseret evening news. [volume] (Great Salt Lake City [Utah]) 1867-1920, 1903-03-24

II was az the same moment that in the
immense eXpanse OF show windows
which no other western city, and but
few eastern cities can equal, the shir-
red silk curtains were drawn up, dis
playing an array of elegant silk
gowns, silk and wash fabrics, Easter
hits, shoes, gloves laoes. and various
other articles of attire and the making
Of attire that go so far TO gladden. the
feminine heart. Such window dress
ing as was evidenced here showed the
highest skill and taste In selection,
grouping and general display and spoke
emphatically In commentator OF the
management's wisdom in selecting
dressers who ar artists in this line
Those vast plate glass windows can be
seen for a long distance up and down
street and will prove valuable and
drawing card for the institution. Then
the FURNISHED bronze work overhead
and above. rejecting with brillancy
the rays Of the sun. viii alone suggest
10 the pedestrian az distance that
there must be a profuslon OF textile
wealth within.
The crowds surged in and quickly
spread all through the ground floor,
ana flowed over downstairs into the
sim more spacious basement floor, as
martial strains from the First infantry
band OF % pieces 1oated up and
through The building from the lower
floor Unpleasant Growing and iOstling
We're expected but so well were the
crowds handled that there were no un-
pleasant experiences. The manage
ment had thoughtfully omitted TO put
IN the stools yesterday, which gave
more room TO move around In, and
which prevented any Jam. The airy
spaciousness was one feature Of the
place that elected much favorable COM
ment. as there Is no appearance Of
stuiiiness or cramped quarters that
mark so many stores: and by the
economical yet sufficiently capacious ar
rangemeui Of the shelves, counters and
working fixtures there II all the space
desired given, without crowdlng ur
packing in In fact, the furnishings
ana fittings Of the Keith-OBrien de-
partment store Is without an equal
west Of ST. Louis. About every wooden
partment store are without an equal
signed mahogany handsomely set off
aud enriched by French plate glass and
mirrors Of many sizes and styles The
cash and packing departments are
completely furnished with all Of the
latest, best and most approved equip
ment for doing business and so locat-
ed as TO transact the same with neat
ness and dispatch. Pneumatic tubes
are used In place of cash boys and girls
and carriers, These tubes run from
every counter. carrying cylindrical
boxes 10 the cashiers desk on the
ground floor. and the change Is brought
back Ike lightning This Is the fastest
system Of cash carrying yet invented.
and Is FOR the first time introduced
here. Then purchases are wrapped up
at the counters where they are made
so that customers are given a prompt
attention not TO be found elsewhere.
This win be highly pleasing 10 purchas-
ers who often become very tired OF
waiting for cash boys who stop
10 gossip and play while On their er-
rands
The floral display at the Keith
OBrien opening added vastly TO the
beautiful general effects. aud consisted
IN an extensive array and artistic pro-
fusion OF ported plants. trees. 600
potied palms and Easter lilies. 1000
| yards OF smilax. 1000 yards OF plum
osa, and an immense quantity OF roses
and carnations. At the entrance 10 the
/ apartment where were 10 be seen the
| costliest Of imported fabrics was
81 an immense horseshoe Of cut flowers
containing tie words, Good Luck In