. New York of to-day . ous, it is hard to adequatelydescribe the animation, of the crowds, or theexhilaration of a walk on this most famous showstreet of the town. The fascination of the hu-man pageant is greatly enhanced by the quietbeauty of the splendid architecture which linesboth sides of the avenue. This background of im-posing splendor is further enriched by the mostinteresting succession of alluring shop windowthat ever dazzled and delighted the eyes of mortalwomen. This is New Yorks latest shopping district, andas everything is practically just from the buildershands, every modern ide
. New York of to-day . ous, it is hard to adequatelydescribe the animation, of the crowds, or theexhilaration of a walk on this most famous showstreet of the town. The fascination of the hu-man pageant is greatly enhanced by the quietbeauty of the splendid architecture which linesboth sides of the avenue. This background of im-posing splendor is further enriched by the mostinteresting succession of alluring shop windowthat ever dazzled and delighted the eyes of mortalwomen. This is New Yorks latest shopping district, andas everything is practically just from the buildershands, every modern idea in construction and deco-ration has here found ita full, expression. Theprevailing color is white, either Indiana limestone,granite or marble, and as New York burns no softcoal the effect is decidedly stimulating. Timedoes not stale her whiteness; it only imparts anivory finish to her loveliness. Visitors who live incommunities where the primeval practice of usinga soft, sooty coal still persists are at a loss to ex-. NEW YORK OF TO-DAY 77 proas their delight at the purity and cleanliness ofJScw Yorks atmosphere. It is the one thing inpraise of •which they can all unite. Few things haveadded more to the renown of New York than herfreedom from a smoke-laden atmosphere; and herfrank and childlike enjoyment of her brilliant sun-shine is refreshing. The side street*, just off the avenue and croBBiug itat near angles, are as much a part of the avenueas if they were actually ou the main line. Countlessexquisite little shops dot these cross Btreets, allcatering to what is known as specialty trade. Ifmadam objects to the throngs in the greater stores,madam may come here, receive personal attention,see specially designed material and enjoy an airof exclusiveneBB not possible in the larger establish-ments. These little shops btc patterned after theirprototypes in Bond Street and the Avenue derOpero. Artistically designed outwardly, the in-terior is a model of neatness and superb tast
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