The Portland daily press., 1872-12-18
our Christmas Tree.

I'VE wish 1t distinctly understood that our
Christmas notices are Christmas gifts to our
advertisers. No presents or ''perquisites' of
any description are expected in return, AID
none will be accepted if offered Any person
offering to give notice or puff in this pa
per in return for gift, is an unmitigated
fraud and should be treated accordingly
This morning we invite the attention of our
readers to the account of our promenade thro
the city in quest of Santa Klaus's agencies for
Christmas gifts. We will first call at
HALE's,
where our eyes are Toasted upon profusion of
beautiful things. The delicate "fractile" ivory,
an entirely new thing, is attracting great atten-
sion. 1t reproduction of ancient monumental
sculpture. Russian goods (hand painted) deli
cate Venetian and Bohemian glass; Venetian
mosaics, a fac sin,ile of the originals; repro
auctions of Roman antiquities in ivory and
bronze; Swiss chapels and chalets in exquisite
carvings; line of porcelains of all sizes and
prices; French perfume cases; Russian jewel
boxes, novel and highly ornamental; the
French refectors which add so much to the
beauty of a flower vase; an uncommonly fine
line of albums and stereoscopic views, includ-
ing views of the Boston fire; ivory and Swiss
frames in almost endless variety; large stock
of Nominations; and very full and fine as
sortment of the peerless English chromos 60
to make up, in addition to the regular stock,
most attractive Christmas array, and one emf
nently fitted to arrest the attention of all true
lovers of art.
At the drug store of
GEORGE W. WHITTIER.
We find rich and varied assortment of those
fine Russia leather goods which have excited
such furore among the purchasers of holiday
goods. Work baskets, mirror frames, perfume
boxes, Edressing cases, pocket books. postage
stamp cases, collar boxes, cigar eases, calen-
ders, note and check books, all highly finished
and ornamented. These tgoods command
much attention for the reason that they COM
bne durability with beauty, Ia rare combina-
ton, by the way. The pocket photograph
cases, which are real novelty, are much in
demand. A choice line of perfumes, soaps,
colognes and toilet waters will attract those
fond of rich scents. Fine French lockets
painted in water colors, odor cases, cigar eases,
tartan goods and the ever popular Japanese
goods are to be found in quantity. The toilet
sets in glass, crystal Parian, and oxydized sill
yer are gems in their way.
CHARLES DAY JR.
Has full assortment of watches, seals, leon
tine chains, sleeve buttons and other jewelry.
A good line of opera glasses; workstands; Ia
dies and gentleman's dressing cases at all pric-
es; new style of belts very ingenious and pref
ty; backgammon boards; handkerchief, glove
and musical boxes; writing desks inlaid with
pearl; wall pockets and carved brackets; toilet
sets and vases; games and puzzles; tool chests,
boys horse and carriage, mechanical toys; fine
magic lanterns; conjurou's tricks; children's
dinner and tea sets; stables, grocery shops and
kitchens; champion gymnasts, an ingenious
toy; dolls; parlor croquet; scissors in cases, and
picture books of all kinds.
EUREKA DOLLAR STORE.
At this establishment every article that can
be squeezed within the selling limit of one dol
lar is displayed. The silver ware and jewelry
departments are simply wonders, while kid
gloves, vases, fancy writing desks, satchels,
work baskets bronze goods, hats and caps,
meerschaum pipes. steroescopes and stereo-
SCOPE views pictures and picture frames, toys,
and games of all descriptions, children's pianos,
millinery excite our astonishment when we re-
fleet upon the low prices at which they are
Sold
At
CoLEsweETHY's.
We find full line of Prangs choicest chro
mos; the brilliant statuary chromos, novelty
in the market; the bronze bird dining room Or
naments, which are having such ready sale;
tho musical albums, a combination of music
box and photograph album, very ingenious and
elegantly gotten up; full line of sterescopic
views, embracing views of the Boston fire sand
of Californian scenery; elegantly bound and
illustrated bibles; every variety of photograph
albums, including those containing a piano.
rama; all manner of engravings; picture books
and toys; and in fact full assortment of all
the holiday goods which come in his line. A