The Washington herald., 1906-12-01
Woodward & Lothrop' S
HOLIDAY
ANNOUNCEMENT.

ME holiday array of our great establishment herads our
splendid readiness for the approaching festive season.
and in every department the brisk atmosphere and the
alert aespeope reflect the good cheer and the gay spirit which
should dominate all shopping for the Xmas tide.
Our exceptional facilities for accommodating and serving
the hrongs OF patrons admirable equipment the floor
space the desire perfect personal service all form part
the thoughtful consideration for purchasers which governs the
executive department ideal management of the store
On every side of the building the entrances
render the lower floors easy Of access while the upper depart
brought within the convenient reach of the most u
ried beated shopper by the swift fight OF the many safe
elevators
On floor the ases broad and straight and free
from distractions and such rooines afforded will enable
satisfactory inspection Of and selection FROM generously
filled counters and shelves
The perfect ventilation afforded bv our lofty ceilings and
open aises provides heahfu arness usually lacking
large store and the hundreds windows add ideal
lighting the advantages which accrued by our unrn
efforts in this direction
Attractive waiting and retiring rooms package-checking
rooms, telephone and telegraph boohs post-ofce writing
tables well cafe and japanese Tea Room on the sixth
floor offer both convenience and reemnt for the shoppers
who sometimes spend entire day the store keeny
appreciate the provision made for their comfort and webng
Our ample corps of floor managers and experienced sales
people will Courteousy and ntelgeny lend counsel and
ton purchasers and cheeruy the questions Of those
seeking information We believe that the seryice our store
will go notch higher this year. with the the
stirring anticipation of the work do and the desire do
we'll
With adequate sales force is possible to serve Gus
with dispatch and horoughness but the time
early purchasing urged avoid the proyerba rush
hurry of ary persons whose delay brings about unavod
able congestion of both cash and delivery service.
The economy of shopping point which earnestly
endeavor impress patrons is privilege
provide the maximum of satisfaction minimum of expense
in purchases this also applies the expenditure of
energy well money. Therefore the great influx of
hundreds OF shoppers naturally requires larger staff
ants one of the salient features OF management con-
sideaton our employees and the ethics of shopping demand
that the strain of continued service be reduced minimum
Thougtune begets houghtfuness and those of our pa
irons who always consderae already attending their
Xmas buying out of sheer appreciation fitness of prepar
ing celebrate the approaching holidays by reasonably early
and timely shopping which both time and energy
From the wealth of merchandise there not an
article household adornment and for personal posses
sion that cannot be purchased or selected suitable gift We
cater to almost every need every ones idea of price
and From babyhood to old age-frOm the kitchen
the ballroom proper belongings may be selected Our plans
perfected months ago; their execution commenced
with the departure of our staff for Europe commissioned
buy the best of everything and govern their selections by
excellence rather than expense From every part of the
featuring we have gathered together superb collection of
unique and beautiful merchandise whose excusveness adds
greatly to the pleasure of inspection and purchasing
Ornaments of simplicity and objects Of the
luxurious nature from the planest the ornate may
be chosen for presents friends knsmen with the
of perfect suitability and acceptability.
Our stock every department complete fresh con
venenty arranged Immense reserve supplies have been
senbled to guard against depletion.