The daily dispatch. [volume] (Richmond [Va.]) 1850-1884, 1875-12-16

tand the varieties and qualities are both ex-
tensiVe and admirable. es -. q
e. B. SPENCE & soN, corner OF Main and
Thirteenth streets. The emporium Or good
habits, where men have their personal ap-
tpearanee and their habits improved in .
manner go efeetuai that often they are net
recognized By. their: beat friends as they
leave. Spenee's store. "A metamorphosis like
that Is worth talking gaboat. We admire the
facility with which Spence e. Son adapt
themselves to the times, which are so change
fui that they embarrass most people as to
how they shall keep up with them. Spence,
equal to the exieencs, has had sn !. inter.
ylewer,n and has laid down his views stouch.
Ing personal habits and public deeorun.
We endorse Spences ideas. No statesman
or divine that has been turned from the lathe
of the tinterViewer . has more successfully
texplored the philosophy of his profession;
and what more cin man do? II Mr.. Cheese
| Green or Mr. Sham Cannon had moralized
or philosophical with equal success he
would have won the public applause. Spence
Is the only philosopher; the only master of
measures for public good. What multitude
Of sions he covers with bis comforting gar
ments.
We2would dispense with legion of poll.
ticians rather than Spence; and there is a
divinely practical wisdom 10 Spence's art
that makes it indispensable. Yes, his pants,
vests, and coats, and overcoats, will be sought
after. The people, as the firm says, cannot
be humbugged.D We know the garments,
and will testify to them. See for yourselves,
gentlemen. Go to Spencs's and improve
yourselves from his stock of clothing and
furnishing goods. Stand net upon the order
of going, but 60 at oace, and with military
precision look to the right and dress"
C. GENNET, corner of Main and Tenth
streets.-H Here we have an ambassador from
la pure and honest age-one to be trusted
and respected. Our friend Mr.. Gennet offers
the most reliable goods in his line Of watches,
ljewelry, and silver goods; also ear sorna-
mepts, rings, and necklaces Of new styles
and excellent manufacture. The vendor
speaks for them, and "wbat he says we
should believe" BIS silver goods are Of the
latest fashion. His butter-dishes improve
the butter !; hisabesry. dishes are handsome,
and the pickle.stands, castors, and dishes,
aud pitchers are beautiful for Christmas pre-.
sents. Any jeanette, and Jeannot just
gone into trade az housekeepers who could
| fail to be pleased with Genne's recherche
STYLES ought to have their names taken from
them. Certainly he has exquisite. articles
for Christmas and New. Years presents.
JoHM NJ. H1aG1Ss, 1910 franklin street,
| offers Christmas 10 its able-bodied phase.
He tenders the inspiration of Irish wbiskey
(Which he ought to know q little better than
any man ever in the City Couneil), apple
brandy (think of it-drink of it), pure French
brandy that be 80, why, we must see
Higgins n And what would you think
Choice teas! It is well that the refining,
genileising tea should come in to put a
check upon the rollickiug fellows. Well, we
SUPPOSE that most people will want the en-
| livening and doubleseeing spirits at the com.
mand of the chairman of the Committee on
Light; and gentleman occupying bis posi-
| sion dare not get up on inferior illumination
| for the anniversary! The distinguished yen-
dor is not confined to liquid concomitants of
comfort and festiyity, but he has variety OF
things suited to the period. Go and see
him. - Liz =. - ~
JAMES W. GIBSON, 1907 Main street,
China and glass. Here we find an example
of the march Of art. Time was when china
was rare and Liverpool ware was every
where: But now china is moderately cheap,
plass.sand cheap, and the shelves of the
china.shop" are graced with the most
lovely specimens of art In ngures and pictures
of exquisite coioriug..@The Italian plaster.
| figures years ago commanded the public ad.
miration, and the mantelpieces Of the people
| were graced with fat-looking doves, fuddy
oranges, and plump Cupids. But now the
exquisite works 10 parian, and the imitation
| thereof, together with china vases, ingenious
glass.work, and so on, have thrown the itai'
| ian images in plaster 80 completely III the
shade that the welllOaded tray on the stumpy
| Italians head has almost ceased to appear.
Now the shelves Of Gibson contain many OF
Il the choicest specimens OF art, worthy pre-
sents from people Of taste and Tefinement 10
those, who equally appreciate merltorlous
wors. The seeker Of proper gifts for the
season NAV well direct bis Investigations to
Gibson;s well.stoeked shelves. They seem
to, be supplied especially for Christmas.
J. Wnpr, eS1 Broad street.-An art most
lhene6eent is here. How the hapless head
| which is scant of hair isreplenished, is and in
such manner that the 6 raped locks which
adorn it are not known from the heads own.
Wifdt Is the cunning artist who does this
| thing In way that keeps the secret. Heads
he makes new and respectable, or to seem
an .spd he furthermore makes hair JeWeiry 0
livery pretty style Of Ornament, While SO pre-
eions when the relic Of the "Rmented."
Very appropriate gifts ifof" the season they
| are. He has also perfumery, ana, we are
happy to .say,,a high.back combs once the
| exalted ornament: Of. beauty ana grace ia
nthe better days Of the fepuolic we
welcome them back. Indeed. W1iats taxes
charge of the, very temple, ,9of intelligence,
| and must be entitled 10 respect equal 10
bis. elevated pursuit, and no deu6ttne bless
finss of his customers will be bestowed upon
his heirs" 'ss - ~ 2;1r.@ y.
M. CUNs1soHAH, No. 8, Ninth street, two
doors from Main. very useful map, Who
fixes up gentlenen's head.gear aud restores
the shape and shine oold hats. BE deserves
10 be regarded az benefactor, ana snou,u
be encouraged by all Who are unable 20 maze
ham Is q true friend Of Christmas. Il
Cook & LAuaHroa, No. 8 Governor street.
Here. are tbe.sweet singing.birds that are re-
[csrded- with such fendness By the sWeetly.
Singing and talking young ladies', who sus-
tain Ia relation amongst men like that the
eanaries do amongst them. its lover Wouidf
offer 10 his e ladye loyer present that cue
will take to her heart, LET him send the ca
nary. II ia sure to find the way totne nears
fsonk IL Isushton have large supply OF Inc
very sweetest feaihered sengssers.
JIM. Nolrrsa. ss5: Main street.-H Hard:
ware Of all sorss-pocke kniges,y scissors,