The Portland daily press. [volume] (Portland, Me.) 1862-1921, 1874-12-16
Cur Christmas Tree.

| c0mprenenQed unCll one HAS loohei oNei WV
Dollar Store. The stock this season is unusual,
| ly large and embraces many things Wnlch VIII
| be found accountable as Christmas gifts
| Among these may be mentioned bohemian
| glass ware table ware, flower stands. brackets,
wall pockets, pictures, book cases, furs 6ronzes,
statuary. games, toys, and tol.et'e Articles
| The stock of glass vases for flowers &c, is eX-
cellent A good assortment OF articles Tor the
younq folks are to be seen upon the heavily
| laden counters. and those addlctea 10 the use
| of the weed will find conveniences IN the shape
of Mines cigar holders, and cigar cases. Con-
vepieot and tasty book cases are also sold at
| the uniform price The curious and funny lit
| lie novelty known as the Tammany Bank will
be sure to attract attention, as Will many other
| articles which we have not space to men
| ton.
DAVIS s. CO.
The we'll furnished store of Davis & Co., is
ALWAYS favorite place of resort for the ladies,
| and at Christmas time there never fails to be a
rush. This season unusual attractions are
offered in the way of very large and choice
stock of fancy goods, embracing all the stand
ard articles as well as ovelties. In addition
to the full line always kept on the counters
numerous articles fit for holiday gifts are dis,
played. Among these may be mentioned
Vieuna goods, small articles in lacquer holly
wood, tartan, &C., scent bottles, and amusing
toys of many descript ons The well known
and favorite crown perfumes and articles 1or
the toilet the seamless glove, and other stand
ard goods command attention.
SCHUMACHER
Schumacher has this year spread before the
delighted eyes of customers the largest and
finest stock which he has ever displayed.
There is a bewildering profusion of beautiful
objects upon his counters. In alabaster goods
there is an elegant assortment In mover Designs
which will at once commend themselves to peo-
pie of taste. In Swiss carvings superb stock
is offered, In plate hand and toilet mirrors
there is larger and finer display than his ever
before been seen in this city. The designs are
exquisite. OF brackets in carved wood ana
bronze wall pockets, music stands, portfolios,
slipper backs &c. there is bewilderlnS varle,
ty A fine line of porcelains bronzes and
Parians are worthy of careful attention. vi
course pictures of excellence are everywhere
scattered about. A novel and appropriate
thing for Christmas gift is a portfolio in book
form containing the "Hours" of Raphael.
Porceiains are offered at about half the price OF
last year. The great number and variety OF
the objects of art renders catalogue altogeth-
er too cumbersome. Personal inspection is re-
quired. Those who think of purchases viii
find an almost endless variety to select from at
prices suited to all purses
c. DAY JR. AND co.
Day has stocked up wonderfully in antclpa-
ton of the holidays. He has fine stock OF Ia
dies and gentlemen's gold watches, chains,
and rings He offers full line of silver nap
kin rings, of varied designs. Ladies' work
stands and work baskets are specialties OF his.
A large stock of RimmePs perfumes, in boxes
of Days own importation, are offered az prices
to suit. OF course toys and games of all de-
scrptions await the pleasure of the young peo-
ple Rocking horses, sleds, toy picture books,
magic lanterns, dolls, and fancy goods too nu-
merous to mention are scattered about the
store.
HAYES AND DOUGLASS.
HAYES s. Douglass have as usual fine dis
play of holiday goods. They have just received
a lot of glass ware that is very pretty. In this
line they have all kinds of engraved and initial
glass ware, and parties ordering goods can have
any letter marked on them at short notice.
Their stock of plated ware is large and varied.
All designs of bronze goods can be found here.
The little folks can find lot OF japanese 6a,
bes that will cry very naturally. Their Chi
nese goods are very attractive and cannot fail
to suit purchasers In the statuary line they
have Cupid and Psyche" This group is so
pleasing that Lamson took several photographs
of it yesterday. Purchasers IN seach OF non
day goods should look over this stock before
purchasing.
j. II. FITZGERALD.
Fitzgerald is as usual prepared to see bis GUS
toners in search of Christmas goods. He buys
his goods for cash, and is prepared to sell at
low prices for the same. He has a very large
stock of ladies' underwear, which he is bound
to close out as low as the lowest. In his store,
you can find anything that you would wish to
see in first class ladies' furnishing goods. He
has lot of ladies' Clouds which can be bought
from 20 cts. to 81. large lot OF hand-knlt
goods, the best ever seen in Portland IS also to
be found on his counters: Ladies who have
seen the stock pronounce it full and complete
and as Fitzgerald is very pleasant gentleman
to deal with he will doubtless have full holt
day trade.
j. M. DYER & co.
j. NJ Dyer & Co., No. 6 Free street block,
have a fine stock of useful and fancy goods for
the holiday trade. This firm make speciality
of elegant dress goods The stock is new and
comprises lot of silk dress goods that are very
nice to look at. Parties in search of fine holt
day presents will do well to look over this
stock of silk dress goods. They have also lot
of fancy goods too numerous to mention. 1t is
but necessary to call attention to this stock to
have it thoroughly examined by the ladies'
WALTER COREY s. co.
The stock of Walter Corey is sufficient temp
tation to drive penniless man to theft. Ele-
giant parlor and chamber sets in walnut, finely
upholstered, centre tables in marble and marquee
terie, side boards of fine material and shape,
folding easy chairs, luxurious lounges, and
other articles of house furniture, commend
themselves to the lovers of ease and luxury.
Those of artistic and musical tastes will be
pleased to see some elegant easeIs and music
stands. Allot of superb flower stands, of
novel design, have just been received, together
with some unique articles in the way OF furn-
iture. A fine line of brackets. pedestals, wall
and slipper pockets, towel racks, book shelves,
&C., are offered expressly for the holidays
GEORGE A. WHITNEY &c co.
George A. Whitney & Co. offer an unusu-
ally fine stock of furniture, especially in arti-
Giles designed for holiday gifts. The general
stock is large, of excellent material and ele-
CANT workmanship and finish Parlor and
chamber sets, AID articles for parIor adorn.
ment in variety of styles, command the at
tention of the visitor. There is an endless va
shelves, brackets, pedestals, and little knlck.
knacks for gifts. The folding easy chairs, of
which the firm has sold sold a great number
during the last few weeks, are very popular
full holiday present. The parlor or cabinet
desks, which are of handsome design and ma
terial, also prove a popular and sal cable piece
of furniture.
At Christmas time photograph, handsomely
framed, makes an appropriate and very accept
able gift. The well-known artistic taste OF Mr..
Lamson makes him favorite with all who sit
for photographs. He has several novel and
beautiful styles of pictures. Among these may
be mentioned the French glace photograph,
which has so taken the popular fancy, a gldce
picture on glass, which is even better if pos
sible, and the cameo photograph, very hand
some picture. The photo porcelain, whose soft
finish and sharp outlines made it the rage last
year, will find its admirers this. -
s. H. coLEswoRTHY, JR.
S. II. Colesworthy, jr., has good line OF
holiday goods, embracing albums, bibles, gift
books, juvenile books. toy books, games, sta
tionery, writing desks, pocket cutlery, diaries,
&c. Christmas stationery is offered at only ten
cents box, aud chromos and engravings,
framed and unframed are selling at low prices.
LEAvITT & DALEY.
At the old stand of Ponce, Leavitt q Daley
now offer large and excellent stock of cigars,
pipes, and smokers articles generally. No
more acceptable present to smoker can be
made than box of fine Havana cigars or a
fine meerschaum pipe. In anticipation OF the
holidays, prices have been materially marked
down.
OWEN & MOORE.
Owen & Moore offer for Christmas sale, in