The Charleston daily news. [volume] (Charleston, S.C.) 1865-1873, 1870-12-20
HINTS FOE THE. HOLIDAYS.
WHERE TO GO AND WHAT TO BUY.

We arenow upon the thrss hold of Christmas,
and business, especially in all the retail branches,
! Is Frightening. Many Of our advertisers report
their stores thronged with customers already,
and, what is better, those who examine their
goods seem disposed to spend money. So much
forjudicious advertising. The people are getting
more and more 70 miliar with the names OF our
live business men, from seeing their names IN
their favorite newspaper. This morning, In the
performance Of duty, we 10y before the public ad'
dltional hints, which will be found serVIeeao'e to
those who are in search OF any kind OF articles
in demand during the holiday season.
Gift Books.
Those In search of books for presents should not
fail to visit Fogartie's cosy establishment IN tne
bend of King street. his inducements to buyers
ofhollday goods are too numerous to ind space
In this column. Hehas books suited to all capacl-
ties and pockets. The catalogue embraces Bioles'
yer.books, by mn-bocks, standard WORKS.
annuals. albums, chromos, wrlting-desks, WORK
boxes, portfolios, pocket.books, gold pens, and
all other seasoaable things of their llne As his
rule Of business requires everything to be sold at
the lowest profitable prices, the advantages he
offers will be perceived at aglance.
Jewelry.
The jewelrJ establishments always reap rich
harvest In view OF the advent Of the holidays. The
ladies In particular are the beneacarIes Of the In
yestments in gold and silver.ware. The old ana
wideIy.known establishment OF Jas. E. spear nus
recently been enriched by extensive additions TO
the stock, culled with taste from New YORK es1ao'
llsnments, and now offers q splendid assortment
of the latest styles of imported jewery, Watches.
silver and plated ware, and fancy goods, suitable
for bridal and Christmas presents. 1t is worth
visit to his store II not to buy merely to treat the
eye with look at the dazzling arrpy OF goods
spread out in his showcases. No gentleman With
q sweetheart; no lady with beau; no husband,
wife father mother, brother, sister, son or daugh
ter, should fail to call at James E. Spears sign Of
the golden eagle, King street, opposite Hasel.
Hardware and Cutlery.
tits boys delight to have q pen-knife, and
whiting is said to be the great American vice.
Consequently there is universal demand FOR
knives, which S. R. Marshall, corner OF King and
Society streets, holds himself In readiness to sup
ply, whatever may be the kind OF cutting utensils
wanted. he has Rodgers's and Wostenholm's
knives, scissors, and razors; spoons forks and
knives of approved patterns; and every thing else
in the har DWARF line.
Whiskies.
The name Of Catherwood long ago became sug.
gestive OF, If not synonymous with, good liquors,
and his extra fine pure old Monongahela whisEies
are properly regarded IS the ne plUs ultra OF de-
lectable spirits. a. Gerdts & Co. have made room
in their huge store, No. 1876 East Bay, for few
barrels o; the famed Monongahela, which have
had the benefit OF Southern summers heat, and
would warm the heart Of King Frost himself.
without this, Christmas would be hollow
mockery.
Ball Ornaments.
This is the season for fancy balls, and tlnsel
ornaments Of all kinds for these Joyous gather
ings may be found at the establishment Of Mrs.
M. Galloway, No. 1924 King street, where may be
seen, besides, large stock Of the nattiest break
fast and dress caps, as well as furs and ruftles.
Wines.
The wine OF the Rhine AL the famous brands:
audeshelmer, Liebfraninllch, MarcobruDner;
Champagne, Medoc. For sale and on draught,
for this aoeeh, at John n. Martins, No. IS Market
street.
The Red-Front Grocery.
King street, occupied by g. D. Ahrens Co., and
popularly known as ''tne red 'front.' This Is one
Of the handsomest mercantile buildings in the
city, and is filed from basement to roof with
Sugar and spice.
And all things nice,
usually found in first class grocery establish
ment. Fragrant Mocha, choice Bohea. wines and
LIQUORS, whatever can cheer the houseEeeper's
mind Is found here in abundance. All goods are
guaranteed, and are delivered in any part OF the
CITY free Of charge. Every Christmas house.
keeper should give on early call to G. D. Ahrens
Co.
Merry Christmas.
: Wilson's grocery bids The Charleston public
merry Christmas, Offering them raisins, citron
and currants at prices which cannot be appre-
cIated until his announcement is read.
Here we pause In our holiday ramoles, promis'
ing to resume our stroll tomorrow.