The Detroit times. [volume] (Detroit, Mich.) 1903-1920, 1908-10-28
VISITORS CROW
HUDSON STORE
At OPENING
REMopELED PREMISES AND
SPLENDID LINE or GOODS Die
PLAYED IN ALL pEPARrMENrs
ATTRACT MUCH ATTENTION. e

Autumn foliage. southern smilax and
huge standards OF big scraggy NUNS
Of yellow, together with stately paine
and pretty ferns. tied with quantities.
OF immense bows of yellow ribbou
form the decoration for the opening Of
the J. l.. Hudson store which began
Wednesday morning.
During the last eighteen months
this store has been completely remod-
eled and redecorated. the whole cost
Ing In the neighborhood Of $400, 200,
and while business has been conduct
ed the same az usual during the period
OF reconstruction, the formal reopen
ing is taking place now and Will con-
tinue until Thursday evening Early
In the morning crowds OF women and
men, as well. gathered around the
show windows to inspect and ADMIRE
the display Of handsome autumn gar
ments and dainty fabrics. These oDer-
Ing days are not intended a. great
sales days. They are simply In the
nature Of celebration In honor OF the
completion Of the work and welcome
to old and new patrons. thus giving
all an opportunity to note the numer-
GUS changes made.
Finzel's orchestra was present dur
ing the afternoon and furnished pro-
gram OF popular music, and there Will
be another program Thursday after
noon.
| Several changes have been made In
the location Of various departments.
the stocks have been replenished and
In many instances doubled or at least
enlarged, 20 that the ]. Il. Hudson
store IL now one Of the most completes
and up-todate establishments In the
northwest.
On the frst noor at the head of tho
right, aisle, II the ribbon stock. and
probably nowhere between New York
and Chicago can be found q more elab-
crate line OF ribbons. Near the en-
trance are the veilings, while across
the aisle are leather goods and jewel
nv. Further down II the women1
glove department, and at the end OF
the aisle are the notions ana ART
goods. The center aisle from the frons
entrance to the fountain II devoted
exclusively to dress trimmings, laces
and embroideries, as well ~ womepe
neckwear. Next comes the toilet
goods. The center aisle from the front
entrance to the fountain Is devoted
exclusively to dress trimmings, iaces
and embroideries, as well as women
neckwear. Next comes the totlet
goods. followed by the umbrellas TOT
both men and women, while across
the center afsle are the underwear
and hosiery stock for women ano cnii.
dren At the rear OF the aisle is the
shoe store for women ana cniioren.
4 The left aisle Is devoted exclusively
to mems furnishings.
The mexxanine at the rear OF the
store In devoted to the wants OF w
traveller. bags, suit cases and trunks
In numerous varieties.
The silk and dress goods nave oesn
moved 10 the second floor ana WIN
these are the other piece goods. pc
sides linens, blankets and comiort'
ables. The entire center or the &c
ond floor Is occupid by the mlnnerys
and hack OF this comes the book store.
The rest room for women IN also on
this floor. 80,
The third floor is devoted almost
exclusively to ready-made apparel lot
women. including coats, suits. gowns.
skirts and waists. The remainder OF
the door Il given over to corsets. ing
erie. and outfits for babies. On tne
fourth door are the house furnishings.
rugs. carpets, curtains and draperiss,
an esuecially nne line OF oriental rugs
being shown. The clothing for men
and boys occupies the front naH OF
the ffth floor. the custom taiorine
shop being also In connection.
complete wall paper stock Is another
attractive feature of the NTH moor,
while the balance OF the floor Is de-
voted to furniture, which together
with the display on the sixth moor,
forms one of the largest exhibits IN
the state. There are simple. inexpen-
sive pieces, as well as luxurious suites
of solid mahogany and other cosby
woods.
The Pure Food fair In the newly en-
IIarred grocery store on the seventh
floor is attracting hundreds Of visit
ors. There are exhibits from ~ aii-
ferent firms.
Cut glass, china and house furnish
ings are the principal display In the
basement. Large stocks or heautirui
and artistic wares are shown AZ wen
"a the more necessary articles Tor
kitchen use. The toy store Is also In
the basement and at the foot OF Ire
stair is a complete sheet music stock,
and a candy store.
The decorations OF the store were
by Breitmeyer, and the scheme OF
decoration was planned by Mrs. Sgd
ney Corbett, Jr.