CARPET DISPLAY.

Timaru Herald, Volume CVII, Issue 16477, 23 February 1918, Page 8

CARPET DISPLAY.

AT C.F.C.A. DRAPERY. There was a time when the strength of a Samson had to be the main qualification of a carpeo and rug salesman. He pulled the heavy Brussels cr Axminsier from the high racks, respectfully put them on the Hoar elaborately, rolled them out and lifted thasa from' one end .with, an eye to the light and general effect. Another heavy pile was superadded and no die process went on till the customer had forgotten, most of the early patterns and ordtered a repeat- performance. To li«lp the salesman in giving quick service to customers, to save berth 'customers' tinio and Their own, to save the •unneewsary handling and flooring of expensive carpets, Mr McCouachie, head of this department of the C.F.C.A.," in conjunction with Mr F. Smith, who has general charge of the drapery and all allied departments, Eas just erected an ui>-to-date American carpet display rack. It holds over eighty full-sizo carpets, hanging down full* length, like the leaves of a bonk, and they can he moved singly, in an instant, 'by a turn of the hand, as 'ib were leaf by leaf, giving every opportunity for the'fullest ixspi.'vtion. Then if the'customer would like a view of t)he carpet on the floor, touch a pul'ey and the oarpet is magically laid out full length, and ta hoist, it aga : n is an instantaneous pn>. cff.s. Hearth rugs are receiving Mniilnttreatment. The new plant allows in ful lensirh view cightv carpets in five minutes if one wanted a Iwrrlcd view. and for showince st't-h a fine stock as adorns the <~?.F.C.A. icarn?t. rn<r. and cloth department, it is invaluable. . ... f ■