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This pleasant custom of exchanging tokens Of
Friendship and love ally commentaries Him
whose DoundIess love gave man his most precious
gift The annual merry making sesson-most
Joyous Of the year-reminds rs that We are not 70
live for ourselves Alone and that he who keeps
his soul within the narrow closet OF his own
clsyey vessel lives not half q life Coming when
the leafstripped trees stacd naked, shiverlng in
the gsle when the hoar frost chases It's fantastic
shapes upon the window pane, and the ground Is
white with the fallen snow; when all outdoors is
time me when we seek our chief enoymsnt 81 our
fresides, and strive most to make our homes
glad and cheerful. What easier or more graceful
around, bring smiles to the face and make eyes
sparkle with joy-than TO show our love In Christ
the brighter, our own joy all the greater, If we
send Joy and glad1sss 70 another n home not 50
%s ali 1 o1 homes
where scarce CLEAN Of gladstone sunlight ever
enters. Let US bear these 10 kindly remembrance.
show our thsnkfulness to Him whose advent
gave us our Christmas day.
c. c. PURsELL,
422 Ninth street. At Pursell's the friends and
book handsomely bound, and natural companion
Of scholars and general readers. Many will
greatly esteem this as present: There can also
works, juvenile and toy books, elegantly bound
bibles, albums and portfolios, diaries, desks.
the most reasonable prices, and are first class in
quality.
B. W. REEDS SONS,
12l4 street. Great attention has been paid by
goods goo Mindful Of the fact that sweets enter
largely into the thoughts Of those making holi.
day presents, they have provided broken candy,
few cents per pound; and then they have useful
and ornamental presents, Japanese trays-red,
~ per pair. These make excellent presents. A
large line of new and fine groceries, liquors,
wines, cigars and fancy delicacies complete the
list.
MoHuN BROTHERS,
l0l5 Pennsylvania avenue. 1t is needless to say
that the preparations Of the Mohun Brothers for
the holidays are complete. They have made
Illustrated anDuais. There Is sOIidity in the
stock worthy the attention of those who would
a passing value, more than q fisetinT fancy, and
yet there Is nothing beautiful and costly In the
way of new books with which they are unsuppled;
Their editions of the complete works of noted
authors are very fine, and some Of them most
rare. For youth and children they have made Q
to be commended. Among their novelties-albums,
inkstands, paper holders, pencils and all the or
naments Of the ibrary-exceedingly attractive
presents may be found.
BURcHELL,
of 1882 f street, knows all about the holiday
times and what Is needed, and has therefore laid
in bountiiul supply Of just what his customers
baking hams, spring leaf tes, fine sauces, pre-.
serves pickles, nuts, fruits and all the table deli
caciesto be found in firstclass, ine grocery
house.
JAS. r. narrower.
Turkeys and the other good things are Of no
use unless you have place TO cook them rightly.
Mr.. Jas. r. narrower, stove dealer, No. 1885
be is prepared to furnish ali classes Of cooking
and heating stoves at low prices. His assert
ment Is complete, and he asks those In want Of
stoves or household and kitchen ware to give him
O call.
GILMAN's DRUG STORE.
We know that the good readers Of THE REPUB-
LIcAN do not care to take medicine, and SO does
Mr.. Gilman. He has, therefore, laid in at his ex-
isnsiye store no s od Psnnsysais os
gifts with the other advantage Of all being use
full. Among them may be mentioned toilette
cases. Brushes and
combs In an endless variety, but Of the finest
make. Anthese and many more very useful Ar
ticles can be found at Gilman's.
KEEP WARN.
By the wise provision Of nature It Is aIed that
Christmas times must be cold, and II therefore
behooves all the good readers of THE REPUBLI-
should cali at once on Hon 6 Thomas, No. go
Pennsyl ania avenue northwest. There they
t.Ees range and ssnfOrds Gem
tennial furnace, which are claimed BY them to be
the most perfect Of their kind now in use.
HAMILTON AND PEARSON.
This popular firm, located in the Y. NJ. @. A
building, are noted for always keeping on hand
most extensive stock Of fine goods, which they
have more than doubled for the benefit OF their
as suitable for Presents are Splendid assOrt
ment of bronzes, fine clocks, Partisan, slabsster
and Florentine ornaments, in the shape Of vases
and numerous other useful articles, which they
will gladly display to customers.
FOREIGN NIc-sAcs.
For neat and appropriate presents which are
rare and curious, call on N. W. Burchell, F
street, and look over his extensive Importation OF
and sO0 Am 10 tine sn
article which Will meet the wants Of any River or
recipient.
CONFECTIONERY.
Among the many things which 70 to make up
the Christmas times, candles and CONNECTIONS al
ways bear an important part, and then for the
order. All who win use such delicacies can get
fectiOnef, No. 10l5 Eleventh street, near x north
west.
Commission merchant, corner Thirteenth and @
streets northwest, knew that the holidays were
coming and Just what his customers needed, and
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he has on hand in large quantities. In addition
he has also ne cider, nuts Of all kinds, and many
CHANCE FOR A FORTUNE.
Those who are seeking how to make lChristmas
brighter and more pleasant should remember
lottery taxes place TO morrow, the advertisement
IL ave aps1. to Mssf g.
Wall street, New York, the investor may tdrsw
capital prize q $4,000 may be drawn. oaiy to
think how many stockings that amount Of money
would M, II judieiously invested in toys and
people sigh for. Messrs. Taylor & 90. are re-
liable bankers. and cash prizes on presentation
draw fortune. who knows but that you may
be the lucky capturer Of that half q million.
BRoDHEApAsD CO.,
$50 Pennsylvania avenue. The holiday goods
displayed at this weestsblished house consist Of
Lyons black SILK black French cassimeres, alpacas
and mohairs, all styles Of merinoes, Snowflake
and Spitzbergen suitings, and other dress goods,
hosiery, hid gloves, henmed, hem-stitcbed and
initial hsndEerchisfs, ladies' and gentlemen,s
bed.spresds, sheetings, shfrtings linen towels,
napkins &C., &C.; beautiful tycoon reps for wrap.
other goods lower than ever All these goods are
choice, and are offered st most reasonable prices
and afford ample opportunities for happy and use
full presents.
PERRY AND BROTHER
Brothers.. and ladies slighting find there q
splendid stock Of dry goods for holiday presents,
and at marked down prices. Wy DOVE; black
and colored silks, pogiins, canals hairs, merinos
and plaids. In quality and price they have .
wide range, but they are all hrst-class material
and everything as represented. II 10 . great
pleasure to make Christmas purchases ct this
wellknoHn house, because Of the assurance that
one is getting his moneys worth, and because the
long experiences, taste and Judgment Of the nrm
supply these desirable things TO all purchasers.
Besides dry goods they have seal-skin, velvet,
cloth and fur-lined silk sacques and cioaks
With one Of these husband can secure the love
and undivided attention Of his wife for . long
time, and when to cloak o splendid party or
street dress is added. the conquest ID again esun-
plete. Beautiful lsces and sashes and hRndker-
chiefs and collars viii be found there In great
abundance.
CHR. RUPERT,
l03 Seventh street. is one Of the special homes Of
Santa Claus. He makes It one Of his great de-
pots, where he keeps everything for children, and
FOR old people, too. All ages. tastes and oondi-
lions can Be satisfied at Ruppert's. He has got
the largest and best stock Of toys ever offered In
the market, and has put the prices down very low.
A little money will 90 great ways ct Ruppeyt's,
and buy many thingf-Eood and useful things II
ID very Interesting thing TO spend an hour there
and wonder &C the variety and Ingenuity OF the
times. some like slippers for presents; some one