The Providence news. (Providence [R.I.]) 1891-1906, 1904-07-02
HANDSOME
new HOME OF
BUSINESS


maliy dedicated yesterday afternoon and
last evening by being thrown open for
public inspection. and the general invita-
tion was fully appreciated and thoroughly
enjoyed.
No goods were sold and that made
the visit for patrons-past. present and
prospective-all the more delightful.
while music. foral tributes and suggestive
gifts 10 the enterprising proprietor made
the occasion all the more memorable.
Less than twelve years ago. Mr.. Misch
launched into business in this city, and
90 deserving and tremendous has been
his triumphal march OF progressive mer-
chandising that he. today. owns and con-
trolls a dozen large stores throughout
New England and New York state.
The system OF credit which he has
established has become a recognized fac
tor in New England business. and through
II he has been enabled 10 AFFORD 10 many
customers unusual opportunities in the
hne OF personal dress and home COM
forts.
In fact his business In the Cathedral
square store alone became so large and
continued to so rapidly increase that he
found II necessary 10 secure more COM
modious quarters TO meet multiplying
patronage. He was fortunate in every
sense Of the word in securing such
central and convenient site as the pres
ent one, between the Empire theatre and
Music Hall building. And on this site a
handsome story structure. devoted OF
commercial purposes. now towers aloft.
TRIBUTES TO PROPRIETOR.
Those who entered the brilliantly light
ed Caesar Msch store last evening found
that a lavish floral display greeted them
on every hand. and these flowers were
the more appreciated when IL was learned
that they werc the gifts from the many
friends OF Mr. Misch In this and other
cities. There were from 30 10 75 beau
tiful pieces. many OF most elaborate de-
signs.
In addition there was In the private
ONCE OF the head OF the concern a pro-
fusion Of costly gifts in gold and silver,
clocks OF elaborate design. easy chairs.
pictures end bric-a- -brac OF all sorts, all
expressing the good will OF his many
acquaintances One OF the most highly
priced gifts was a handsomely framed
combination OF portraits or the buyers
and managers OF his several stores.
SOUVENIRS DISTRIBUTED.
Souvenirs were distributed throughout
the day to those VINO attended the open
ing. and because OF the sultry weather
each visitor wa7rtsven a fan on entering
the store, a gift which was most heartily
appreciated. While there was constant
stream OF persons passing up and down
the stairs. chairs were scattered through
out the establishment. that all who de-
sired might sit for a period and enjoy the
music or watch the scenes OF activity.
No goods were sold on the opening day,
and Mr.. Misch and his employees devoted
their time TO receiving their guests and
showing them all that was 10 be seen In
the new store. One OF the selections play.
ed by the orchestras was march COM
posed for the occasion by Charles X.
Wells OF the Pawtucket store.
DESCRIPTION OF NEW HOME.
The new store which has thus been
launched upon a career with a patronage
that is already established and daily in
creasing is nearer the business centre
than that which was previously occupied
by this company. Architecturally the
building Is attractive and the brilliantly
lighted windows last evening displayed
70 advantage the selection OF stylish gar
ments that had been placed there with
the surrounding floral evidences Of an i'm
portant opening
The firrt floor Is devoted TO the mems,
youths and children's clothing. mems
and boys hats, watches. diamonds and
5ewelry and the retail offices. The fix
tures are ornamental and have a green
pies the front. the boys clothing the GEN.
trail portion. and the children's clothing
y nearest the offices at the rear. On the
right hand side are the jewelry show
cases and the hat department. with
large bundle counter adjoining. A gallery
over that portion OF the first floor. with
an iron grillwork railing. curtains the
shoe department
The first and second floors are IS feet
wide and have a depth OF 1872 feet The
gallery is Is feet by 1872 feet.
At the front OF the second floor II the
millinery department with all the latest
creations. The main portion OF the
floor is devoted TO women's and misses
clothing, suits, cloaks coats. Jackets, |
waists. skirts and furs. At the rear are
perfectly equipped work rooms and al |
teration rooms.
On the third floor are the furniture and
home furnishings and the yellow stamp !
department, which has become a feature !
OF this business. There is a large and
complete display OF silverware. bric-a-
brsc and useful decorations. The whole |
sale counting rooms and general offices |
also are on this floor.
An the show cases throughout are light |
"a by electricity. showing the goods to |
the best possible advantage
RECEPTION AT WELLINGTON.
One OF the pleasantest features of the |
day occurred at 10 O'clock last evening,
when, after the opening OF the store was |
at an end. Mr.. Misch entertained with a /
reception at the Wellington lasting for |
two or three hours. The reception was |
primarily TO the visiting managers and /
Representatives OF the wholesale houses.
About 300 were present at the reception. |
including manufacturers from New York. 1
Boston. Philadelphia. Baltimore. Chicago. |
Rochester, Worcester and other places II 1
was a most pleasing occasion and was
an appropriate ending of a successful day
and a business opening OF a most aus
picious character.