The Bridgeport evening farmer., 1912-06-11
DAVIS &sS YARD
 NOW HAVE FINELY
 APPOINTED STORE

< The fife Of ev1eryt eity, depends It's business men. The more attrac- tive the business center becomes the prise of that class. of. it's citizenship which comprises it's. commercial life. Among the varied Sirnprovelnents along Main street z in the past few months, none deserve more credit than the progressive firm of Davis & savard who have just completed the alterations in their elegant enlarged store now occupying 1067 to 1071 Main street, corner of Fairfield avenue. This location is one Of the most de-, sirable store centers in the city With it's present equipment 1t is by far one j. The firm of Davis & Savard came into existence about Y 1892-twenty years ago. Bridgeport was the home office in the years following and the development of eight other stores was an outcome of the sunrivaled success of the local store. Over a year ago it became apparent to the firm that the local business was outgrowing it's present quarters, and some steps be-, came necessary to either enlarge. or find a new homo. for the :. business. When it was discovered that the firm plated making changes, the opportun- ity was opened for enlargement with out a change of location. Immediate ly plans were made aand today the present remodelled store is the cul- imitation of those. plans.
 The exterior of the building has been changed by the installation of large, plate glass show windows run ming the full depth Of the store on the Fairfield avenue side, parquet floors of modern design have been fn- stalled in the windows, and the ex- terior appearance greatly improved generally The interior is particular ly attractive. All the shelving and woodwork thrOughout the main store is finished in solid'f mahogany,-A the panels of the cabinets and windows being in crotch veneered mahogany allowing the grain to stand out in it's most exquisite natural beauty.
 Hoffman sdust-proof, containers lave been installed in. which to keep the suits and coats, containing individual holders and swivel hanging. doors. of plate glass. Inset French. plate glass mirrors are. also arranged in such a manner as to give the customer a complete view of his purchase from various angles after trying it on" Private dressing rooms complete a perfect equipment in the suit and oy- ercoat department.
 The hat section has the same com p1ete and satisfactory equipment. The racks are enc1osed,s thoroughly dust proof and are of glass. Numerous drawers are conveniently located in the furnishings department as in ev- cry other section of the store where most needed.
 In addition to the fact that the floor space in the main store has been more than doubled and the facilities for handling the increasing business greatly enhanced, the basement has also been increased in size to the same proportions. These are the home of the famous Regal Shoe, for men and women, also Educator shoes for boys: This shoe is reputable for their comfort giving qualities, and the enlarged quarters enables the firm to carry double the Stock, a larger variety of styles and sizes. and have sufficient room, also. for it's tailoring establishment. where expert tailors are employed to press and alter suits of sending them. outside and insuring absolute and satisfactory fit.
 Surely Davis. & Savard have equip ped an ideal home for two of the worlds leaders-tl1e Stein Bloch and Hickey clothes for men Educator shoes for boys, @s and throughout every department the same high standard of equality will be found f.
 The members of the firm, s. Davis, of Reading, Mass, andfJ. H: Savard of Bridgeport, are men whose bus1- ness and social standing make them leaders among the most progressive and up-to-date merchants of their re- spective cities. i-s'
 The other stores of this firm are located at. New Haven, New London, and Middletown, Conn; and Albany, Troy. Saratoga and Kingston, N. Y