The Daily state journal. [volume] (Alexandria, Va.) 1868-1874, 1871-12-22

Goods Suitable for Prcsents--Where TO Obtain
Thenl--Customs of the Season, &c.
For weeks past brisk trade has beer
kept up in the various classes of goods
designed for the holidays, and we presume
that the bulk of the trading for the Christ.
mas festival is now about over. But if the
''nix-nacks" for the Christmas dinner have
been purchased and prepared, there still
remains the week intervening between that
event and the first day of the new year.
throughout which presents are in order,
the scenes of enjoyment must be kept up,
young hearts made glad, and old ones too,
and as much sunshine shed around us as
the nature Of the case will admit.
For the benefit of those who are in
search of suitable articles to present to
their relatives aud friends, we call atten-
ton to the various houses represented in
the columns of the STATE JOURNAL
Among those who have made q speciality
of holiday goods are the following:
A. A. Allen, 1916 Main street, dealer in
hats and caps. Mr.. Aliens stock is large,
well selected, fashionable, and most admi-
rably adapted to the season. One of his
elegant hats would be just the thing to pre-
sent to your gentleman friend, orif you de-
sire cap for your son, no where else can
you be better suited. Call and examine
his styles.
j. Marsh's Musical Depot, 91S Main
street, is a most attractive place for those
in search of appropriate articles for holiday
presents. The stock of musical instruments
and musical merchandise generally is COM
plete, and was selected with view to meet
It,rrf 1o. Al
year. tAta ~
Mince Pies are Indispensable in all well
regulated families during Christmas times,
and it is no easy matter to get them made
up just right. The celebrated Atmore
Mince Meat, l4l2 Main street, Bossieux,
agent for the manufacturer, is said to be
perfect In its component parts, and to give
general satisfaction wherever used.
j. W. Pledge, S07 Broad street, has a
superb stock of candies, cakes, fruits,
toys, and other Christmas goods. The
stock embraces very large variety from
which to select, and those in quest of con-
fections or surprises for the little ones
should not fail to call at this establishment
before concluding their purchases.
Old Santa Claus is said to have made
Columbus, at 914 Broad street, special
agent for the sale Of CONNECTIONS and toys,
and having filled his house with such goods
as are in demand, can supply all orders on
most advantageous terms to the purchasers.
This house should be visited and the goods
examined.
Another popular depot for toys and holi-
day goods generally, is that of Mr.. Semon,
sos Broad street. All tastes and condi-
tons can be accommodated in his varied
stock. Purchasers are invited to call.
Antoni, OH Main, between Eleventh and
Twelfth, says, until you have visited his
establishment you will have no idea what
complete stock of Christmas goods looks
like. He has candies, cakes, fruits and
toys in almost endless variety. The goods
are all fresh and tempting. Cali OH Anto-
nj; its the only way to keep peace in the
family. 7"
In the way of imported wines, liquors,
and cigars, bourbon and rye whiskies, we
jugde Oscar Cranz, No. 2 Exchange block,
has about as fine stock as can be found
in Richmond, and if any of these articles
should be found necessary to the enjoy
OF the holiday season, we would recon-
mend a call upon Mr.. Cranz. va
q. II. Page & Co. give notice that they
are selling good anthracite nut coal at 81
per ton, and Clover Hill coal, and wood, at
lowest cash prices. We hope those who
are able to do SO will purchase many loads
of coal and wood from these and other
dealers, and present them to the poor OF the
city. Perhaps every reader of our paper
knows of poor family to whom load of
fuel would be real blessing, preventing
much suffering, and perhaps saving life it.
self. In all the joy of the holiday season,
do not forget the poor. While we confer
as much happiness as possible upon those
entrusted to our special care, let us not be
unmindful of the many who are unable to
secure even the necessaries of life.