The Charleston daily news. [volume] (Charleston, S.C.) 1865-1873, 1869-12-21
CHRISTMAS.
WHAT TO BUY AND WHERE TO GET 1T.
HINTS TO GIFT-SEEKERS.


tractivc; 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 throngcd and their stocks have been
picked over, will find in TIE NEWS, from day TO
day, advertisements OF the leading establishments
where holiday goods are sold.
Directions to buyers.
Nothing is moro bewllderng than q round
OF visits to the Shops where toys for the
children, and gems for the matron and the
oei'cs, and books for the literary, and dress
for the well-to-do, and furniture for the
dwelling, arc arranged in great heaps ont or
which 1t Is difficult for any one but al expert to
make wise choice An hour occupied nj home I'm
the study OF a catalogue which briefly chronicles
tic novelties Of the day, and which clussIaes the
whole In order, will produce u saving Of time aud
trouble.
The formula Is simple:
First. Discover the cXact capacity OF the purse.
Second. Complete the list OF persons to be re.
membcrcd.
Third. Accept the prepared catalogue OF TIL.
NEWS as an aid in selection.
Fourth. When you 60 out to buy, take with you
the exact amount you determine TO cxpend; else,
temptation will assaIl you In forms 10 winning
That resistance will be In vain
Gift Books.
Charleston has always been book loving CITY,
and now that money Is accommodating, the
OLD taste finds Its usual expression. No city In
the South has, at this time, a finer selection OF
choice works OF literary art.
JOHN RUSSELL.
This veteran bookseller has splendid collection
OF holiday books. Among them are yiardot,s
Wonders OF Italian Art Mlchelet's Bird, Moorc,s
Lalla Rookh, Pictures OF Society, The World at
iome,a which are beautifully illustrated. Mr Rus.
sell has also work just publshed-"tudies from
the Choice Poems Of Thomas Hood,n illustrated,
by Gustave Dore; also the "Idylls OF tho Kin4.n
Illustrated by Dore. These are true gems OF art
Mr.. Russell Inns every kind OF children Is books
funny aud otherwise, as well rs sober literature
for those who demand solid rather than light
reading.
HONEST MARTIN
Have nnc assortment OF valuable phot tographs
NJ their depot In King street, opposite Ann
Taere may he found striking pictures OF local
national and Confederate celebrities.
THE nAsEL STREET BAZAAR
Is inc place Tor literature, both cheap and gool
AL the new novels are sold at less than the pub
l!shcd prices, and book buyers who have tried the
BAZAAR say that II Is the cheapest and hapdlcst
Store In charleston for any dainty specimen of
the printers art, as well as Photographic albums
'"S ''"S'" "h" SoutucTn periodicals.
THE REPOSITORY.
In the bend OF King street is FonartIa,s Rool
Repository. where may be found an exquisite col.
lection OF German and English chromos. now 80
lashionnblc. Tile prices are very low. The book
department comprises the best editions OF nil the
standard works, at moderate prices The buyer
may suit both taste and purse aud can range
over the whole realm Of literature, from DIsrncli
10 pocket Bible. There Is q large stock OF pray
erbooka, and also OF books for tho young. Du
not forget Fogarte or pass him lightly by
JcwcIry md Watches.
THIS year the display OF jeweiry is unusually
hne' ana every one may crafty his taste, while
ut the same time he governs his expenditures by
his means or inclination.
W. q. wuILDEN Il CO.
This mammoth establishment contains n bewi,.
dering display OF articles OF use and ornament.
AL Kinds OF vases and toilet sets are mingled with
chaste and beautiful sllvcrwarc, md from these
the eye turns to sparkling glass, cleaning Jewels
ana plated ware, statuettcs and thousand other
things which we cannot name. A day might be
prohtably passed at WhIdcn's, but oil your spare
change can be disposed OF In ten minutes.
JAMES ALLAN's.
Mr. Allan hns just laid In an entirely new stock
or jewelry, OF the latest and most elegant de-
signs. Brooches and earrings, diamond apd
wedding rings, napkin rings and butter knives
sleeve and collar buttons, pins, opera glasses,
may be found ut No. 3o7 King street In bewilder-
Ing profusion. No one who does not look in at
AIlan's can appreciate the progress OF the apc in
combining perfection OF taste and Workmanship
with lowness OF price.
W. cARRINdToN & CO.
This Is one OF the most attractive stores in
King street, and Darlington g. Co. make IL more
so by announcing that they have reduced their
prices In accordance with the decline In gold
They have myriad varieties OF sets of jcwelry.
pins, watches, rings buttons, pitchers ana silver
and plated ware, and NIL kinds OF fancy articles
Thls firm Is the agent for the famous Waltham
watches, in solid silver cases, at $40 each. No
one should omit to drop In Mt Carrlngton's.
Liquors and Groceries.
In thls department the stocks are exceedingly
large, at both wholesale and retail, and mIrth
lovers who desire to I'LL the flowing bowl can do
so with any description OF stImulator, from old
Madeira to corn whiskey, or apple brandy to
aqua d'oro.
VI. 8. o0RwlS 4 co..
This well known ilrm have in their store. No
276 King street, O collection OF groceries and
liquors which Will cheer the heart OF the house.
wife and make her wish that her nurse were as
long rs the appetites OF her olive. branches
Champagncs OF the choicest varieties, tUrbana Mt
81 5o,) brandiGs, whskles, canned SOUPS and
meats, hams, tongues, tobacco cigars, and more
good things than could be cata.
logucd In q month Of Sundays.
CLAoIus wIrTE
The fine largo store, on the east side OF East |
Bay, next to the Customhouse consains an nm |
rivailed assortment OF groceries, among which |
are the famous Hunnis g. Co.'s Philadelphia alc.. |
Tor which Clacins Il WItte are the cole agents In |
this State. WhskIes OF the nncst brands are al |
ways on hand, and liberal contracts will be made |
for new liquors In bonds. They who 20 once TO |
call on Clacius q wlttc go twice, thrice and nj.
ways.
rAUL, wELOH BRANpRs.
This Is the very paradise OF fruit lovers, who, at
No. 2l6 East Bay, will nnd primo apples, oranges,
cocoanuts, grapes, 1gs, dates and nuts of all |
q India na wal fhn