National Republican. (Washington City (D.C.)) 1872-1888, 1872-12-23
CHRISTMAS TIDE.
SCIENCE AND ART or OIFI-OIVINO.
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Much delcacy, culture and refinement are re-
luired in making appropriate holiday presents,
by gentlemen and ladies' alike. To give wen
and properly is not quite 20 easily done as one
might at first imagine. OF course, there Is a
certain amount Of freedom granted In this
fashion Of exchanging souUenirs during the holt
days that IL not admissible at any other season
Of the year. As the old year dies, and we begin
to step upon the threshold Of the new year, our
hearts are softened, new resolutions are formed,
and human nature for once in twelve months, u
no Oftener, feels anxious to become better-ls
ready to forget old feuds, shake hands, and make
up. What system Of reformation Ia better cal
cuated to make enemies friends than the custom
Of presenting gifts during the holldaysf Ger
talnly none that we know. A present well Sc
lected and appropriately given has wonderful
influence In making the receiver feel exceed
lnRly friendly toward the giyer, no matter In
what relation the parties may stand to each other.
Lovers quArrels are thus forgiven by appropriate
souvenirs. Family feuds are sunk into oblivion by
holiday glfts. Friends are made to feel more
kindly toward each other by the exchange Of
presents, and bitter enemies have often buried
the hatcher on Christmas day, and again re-
newed the VOWS OF friendship by presenting each
other with some pretty gin. And all these va
rlOus kinds Of gifts are generally well selected,
and ever presented in the most approved man.
ner. But for a lady to gladden. the heart OF her
gentleman friend by holiday gift 80 as not to
lead Monsieur 10 believe that she Is In love with
him Is quite an affair, and one requiring the
ladyS most thoughtful consideration. And then
there IL Mademolsclles old gentleman friend, her
"prumenade beau" and her chatting friend, her
matinee beau, her church companion, her pass
ing acquaintance, and her dear lover, the one
whom she really admires-all these friends Made
molselle, or Madame, desires to give present.
Taste and judgment must now be exercised.
Pur example, gifts 70 mere society friends should
not be costly. Extayagant presents are gap-
The following lines were composed by Mr..
Pope. Pope Ia well known in this community as
an able and conscientious business man:
Content II here tn unleATnd their wants may
The learnt reflect on what before they new"
They were composed Just after NJ; Pope had
been Into N. W. BurchellS, No. 1889 street,
and bought nne variety Of trufles, petite pois,
champaRnons, asparagus, sardlnes, cepes
rhuile, and some Potted meats. After oil, Pope
was mistaken There are none In this city so
''unlearned" As not 10 know that all their grocery
wants can be supplied at Burchella, and they
are content WITH this fact.
open their hand to US, let our spirit embrace
them In all that L. wise and Honorable" No, II
was most kind fate that induced Mr.. Thomas
Russell 1913 Pennsylvania avenue, to make
special preparations for the holiday season. Fine
wines, liquors, and cigars hardly express the
idea. II Il better conveyed BY the smile-preyot-
ing words Louis ROederer, Widow Clicquot Dry
MonopOle Piper Heidsick, splendid cham pagnes
Of all the recognized brands. A half hour spent
at Russell's, with tOleraDly well-nled purse be
fore attempting to entertain a friend, Is a sure
sign that you will make him happy.
French proveTb reads " It's good thing to
speak, but MS better to be silent" but not with
space, whose stock Of winter dry goods Ia the
theme Of much and wel-deseryed praise. From
his black silks, colored silks, Irish and French
pOplinA empress cloths and nAtns nannels,
shaWls hosiery, blankets, &C., some very nne
bargains can be made lust now.
In making presents TO others one should not
at home, and II you are In need Of new suit OF
clothes Messrs Roman a Cox, No. 5OT Seventh
street, are merchant tallors and 1ne ready -made
clothiers, whom Il IL a pleasure to patrOnize.
T'hey have an excellent line Of goods, and are
prpDared IN an orlera with dispatch,
Parker-thats name familiar as household
word" and the continuous throng at No. b2I
win he times in Keeping ali the new magazine
and All the beautiful books for the season. For
booSs and games II "a A real treat 10 stop m
there and look at them.
A devoted husband feeling anxious to crafty
the refined and exquisite taste Of his wife or
daughter will pause to purchase q present from
DAVIS. No s0i Market space. Here a A splendid
variety Of beautiful goods. Here are fans ut for
lydia 10 fan soft I.ydians airs made OF she'll Of
mother OF pearl OF ivory and gold and edged
with real lace and all manner OF Jet Ornamental
and In this true temple Of fashion, all cOnceiya-
BE things in yelyets laces ribbons, feathers and
hats NAV be found Remember Davis early In
the morning, at noon and In the evening.
II puLZIes ladies' a good deal TO determine what
Ia hest 10 give their gentlemen friends II we
knew that 4 lady was out searching for a present
for US to-day, and should see her step into Dew
lin A Co.'S, No. liis PENNSYLVANIA avenue we
should fe 81 happy at once, for there she can md
a magnificent line Of scarfs, beautiful smoking
Jacket a lovely dreaslnR-gOWn, and this class Of
Roods-thinRs Of real value and comfort. We
charge nothing for this hint, but II Is a very val
uable one for d wife, daughter or sweetheart to
be in DdssesslOn Of
one Of the most appropriate Of all the tender
and beautiful expressions Of love Is golden gift
and to a Woman's heart
,strnr,,er Than thunder, Uiny,d force
All poSsrfui soid can speed ia eoursSh
such an exnression can he kept In sweet re-
ps,nhrSnce n ths donor and for Golden so,,rs,iy,
cali on M, W. Gait RIO a %. There an uncle
81, Get Ma niece sot nT aIyer fnrta ailver raEs
1890. "a" and tSe mi Who loves M can md AZ
CAN a silver riuar case and A gold IOcEet for
her nictuTe. and a bronze statue either large or
smak' is a yeTy aDpTopriate thing FOR A gentle
man 70 uiye n iady All tastes and ali nurses can
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