The Charleston daily news. [volume] (Charleston, S.C.) 1865-1873, 1869-12-21
CHRISTMAS.
WHAT TO BUY AND WHERE TO GET IT.
HINTS TO GIFT-SEEKERS.

and the display is so far unusually rich and at
tractiye while others are receiving and unpack-
ing large and varied stocks of beautiful articles,
| in anticipation Of. the rush OF customers. Those
| who wish to make their purchases before the
stores are thronged and their stocks have been
picked over, will fnd in THE NEWS, from day to
day, advertisements OF the leading establishments
where holiday goods are sold.
Directions to Buyers.
Nothing is more bewildering than round
Of visits to the shops where toys for the
children, and gems for the matron and the
| bellies, and books for the literary, and dress
for the well.to-do, and furniture for the
dwelling, are arranged in great heaps out OF
which 1t is difficult for any one but an expert to
make wise choice An hour occupied at home in
the study Of a catalogue which briefly chronicles
the novelties ofthe day, and which classifes the
whole in order, will produce saving OF time and
trouble
The formula Is simple:
First Discover the exact capacity OF the purse.
Second. Complete the list OF persons to be re-
membered.
Third. Accept the prepared catalogue Of The
NEWS as an aid in selection.
Fourth. When you 60 out to buy, take with you
the exact amount you dctermiHe to eXpend; else,
temptation will assail you in forms so winning
that resistance will be in vain.
Gift Books.
Charleston has always been book-loving city,
and now that money Is accumulating, the
old taste 1hds its usual expression. No city In
the South has, at this time, finer selection OF
choice works Of literary art.
JOHN RUSSELL.
This veteran bookseller has splendid collection
of holiday books. Among them are Viardots
Wonders OF italian Art, Mchelets Bird, Moores
Lalla Rookh, Pictures Of Society, The World at
Home, all which are beautifully illustrated Mr.. Rus
sell has also work just published-"Studies from
the Choice Poems OF Thomas Hood" illustrated,
by Gustave Dore; also the "Idylls OF the King"
Illustrated by Dore. These are true gems OF art.
Mr.. Russell has every kind OF children's books
funny and otherwise, as well as sober literature
for those who demand solid rather than light
reading.
BoINESr MARTIN
Have fine assortment OF valuable photographs
at their depot in King street, opposite Ann.
There may be found striking pictures of local,
national and Confederate celebrities.
Is the place for literature, both cheap and good.
All the new novels are sold at less than the pub
lIshed prices, and book-buyers who have tried the
Bazaar say that 1t Is the cheapest and handiest
store In Charleston for any dainty specimen OF
the printers art, as well as Photographic albums
and Northern and Southern periodicals.
THE REPOSITORY.
In tffS6end OF King street Is Fogartie's Book
Repository. where may be found an exquisite COL
lection Of German and English chromos now so
fashionable. The prices are very low. The book
department comprises the best editions Of oil the
standard works, at moderate prices. The buyer
may suit both taste and purse, and can range
over the whole realm Of literature, from Disraei
to pocket Bible. There is large stock OF pray
er.beoks, and also OF books for the young. Do
not forget Fogartie or pass him lightly by.
JeweIry and Watches.
THIS year the display OF jewelry Is unusually
fine and every one may crafty his taste, while
at the same time he governs his expenditures by
his means or inclination.
W. @. wHILpKN co.
This mammoth establishment contains bewil-
dering display Of articles Of use and ornament.
All kinds OF vases and toilet sets are mingled with
chaste and beautiful silverware, and from these
the eye turns to sparkling glass, cleaning jewels
and plated ware, statuettes and thousand other
things which we cannot name. A day might be
proHtably passed at whilden's but all your spare
change can be disposed OF in ten minutes
JAMES ALLAN'S.
Mr.. Allan has Just laid In an entirely new stock
OF ewelry, Of the latest and most elegant de-
signs Brooches and earrings, diamond and
wedding rings, napkin rings and butter knives,
sleeve and collar buttons, pins, opera glasses,
may be found at No. 3o7 King street In bewilder-
ing profusion. No one who does not look In at
Allan's can appreciate the progress OF the age in
combining perfection OF taste and workmanship
with lowness OF price.
W. cARRINGToN & co.
This is one OF the most attractive stores in
King street, and Darlington / Co. make it more
so announcing that they have reduced their
prices In accordance with the decline In gold.
They have myriad varieties OF sets OF jewelry,
pins, watches, rings, buttons pitchers and silver
and plated ware and all kinds OF fancy articles.
This nrm is the agent for the famous Waltham
watches In solid silver cases, at $50 each. No
one should omit to drop In at Carrington's.
Liquors and Groceries.
In this department the stocks are exceedingly
large, at both wholesale and retail, and mirth-
lovers who desire to I'LL the nowlng bowl can do
30 with any description OF stlmulator, from old
Madeira to corn whiskey, or apple brandy to
aqua d'oro.
W. 8. CoRwIN CO.
This well known firm have in their store, No.
275 King street, collection Of groceries and
liquors which will cheer the heart OF the house
wife and make her wish that her purse were as
long as the appetltes Of her olive-branches.
Champagnes of the choicest varieties, (Urbana at
81 5o,) brandies, WHISTLES, canned soups and
meats, hams, tongues, tobacco, cigars, and more
miscellaneous good things than could be cata-
logued in month OF Sundays.
cLAcIUs WHITE.
The fine large store, on the east side OF East
Bay, next to the Customhouse, contains an un-
rivalled assortment OF groceries, among which
are the famous Hunnis & Co.'s Philadelphia ales,
for which Clacius 4 Witte are the sole agents In
this State Whlsklcs of the finest brands are al
for new liquors in bonds. They who so once TO
call on Claclus Il Witte go twice, thrice and al
ways.
PAUL, WEIGH BRhNDE5
This is the very paradise OF fruit lovers, who at
No. 2l5 East Bay, will find prime apples, oranges,
cocoanuts, grapes, figs, dates and nuts of all
kinds, as well Us the most delicious candies,