Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1904-09-30
Preparations
For Autumn

Are complete and our vast establishment contains
wealth of carefully selected supplies personal and
household chosen from the worlds best markets. The
extensive departments the broad ases and the enor-
floor space provide against uncomfortable crowd
ing and permit of perfect ventilation two very i'm
portant advantages in ideal equipment.
And as it is part of the working plan of this
to contribute much possible to the COM
fort of the shopper and to relieve the strain of extend
ed purchasing, have rearranged the store with
these ends in view The happy results emanatng from
this practical application of our characteristic ideals
already rewarding
For the benefit of patrons who have Just returned
to town and who have not found their favorte shop
ping counters in their accustomed localities, we pub
lish the following changes recently made
Street Floor:
On the street floor are to be found the smaller
articles commodities and dress accessories in enlarged
quarters which not only facilitate shopping by their
convenient location but permit of most satisfactory
lections
Second Floor:
1t has been important part of our plan to make
this floor the most attractive and pleasing in
tire establishment. The removal from the main floor
of the Dress Goods, Silks Velvets and Innings to the
large airy department they occupy, the
ond floor was the fulflment of long contemplated
change for which building provides
ample space. Broad windows permit of superb light
ing capacous chairs induce careful and discriminate
selection by providing comfort for the shopper roomy
counters afford effective display of the beauty of the
partnent characteristics which will distinguish this
floor.
AS these kindred departments lend themselves to
harmonious adjustment, remarkable saving of the
shoppers time and eXertons has been effected by this
Encouragement.
Third Floor:
This entire floor is devoted exclusively to ready
to-wear garments, apparel and furnishings for women,
misses boys and infants. Here may be found an ex-
ensive exhibition of attractive dresses and wraps for
all who would be properly and fashionably clothed,
models styles directly in accord with accepted fash
ions. Imported gowns and wraps, the latest modes
from the continent tasteful simple clothes for misses
correct garments and furnishings for youths newest
models in French Corsets the freshest and daintiest
Partisan Lingerie and the importations for infants
and little children this floor perhaps more
tractve and winsome than former supplies, at least
they surpass them if possible, in exquisite finish and
rare needlework.
Fourth Floor:
This floor contains Rugs, Mattings, Artistic
Draperies, Hangngs and Room Decorations, and is
of the most interesting of the departments moved
from the second floor and the general roominess pro-
videS ample space for most effective display. Pic
lures and Toys occupy the balance of this floor and
very attractive sections.
Fifth Floor:
On this floor is collection of practical necessi-
ties for housefurnshngs, we'll the luxurious
and expensive for table and house decora-
ton The ideal arrangement of the goods exhibited on
this floor is boon to the busy housekeeper who may
select the various kinds of home supplies without
leaving the floor.
Sixth Floor:
The Furniture Department removed from the
fourth floor is one OF the most interesting well
the most encing to patrons who desire to refurnsh
their homes, add beautiful odd pieces spe-
Cial ROOM
The Cafe this floor offers rest and refresh
ment to the weary shopper and the courteous service
here is characteristic of the entire house
Seventh Floor:
This floor is the least feature of our altera-
tions as an inspection will verify. The removal from
the sixth floor of Office Furniture Refrigerators
Water Coolers, Baby Carriages and Go Carts allowed
to increase stock of these goods and to pro-
vide about dnlhle the for their