Vermont phÅ“nix. [volume] (Brattleboro, Vt.) 1834-1955, 1875-12-10

by them, in the shape Of a iu'l stock of sill
YER plated ware from the Meriden Britannia
Company and the always reliable Roaets
Bros. These goods are very elegant In de-
sign, and Van Doom q Sons assortment
comprises q great variety Of tea sells, ice
sets, cake baskets, card receivers, pickle
dishes, napkin rings, knives, forks and
spoons, together with many fancy articles
suitable for presents. All OF them are ar
tistic and beautiful in design and reliable
in their manufacture. Among other fancy
goods TO he found here we notice a large
assortment of alabaster vases, toilet sets,
smoking sets, tcte-a tote sets, Bique groups,
etc. Among the goods which pater-famil.
las will moro especially desire to look at
are new decorated and gold band French
china sets, and several entirely new pat
terms in Granite ware. To their large stock
of lamps, chandeliers, and other Kerosene
fixtures, Van Doom & Son have also add
ded gas fixtures in variety. Last, but not
least, wo have seen there a large line of
goods which we don't know much about,
but which we are sure all good housewives
will embrace an early opportunity TO look
over. We believe these articles are famil-
iarly called novelties in kitchen furnishing
goods, but farther than this we can only
say that they comprise great many things
which we are sure our grandmothers never
thought of, but many Of which are very
pretty, and all of which are very useful.
One Of the most attractive lines of goods
that we have ever seen for the holiday
trade is the large collection of fine bronzes
which Thompson & Ranger now have on
exhibition. These beautiful goods are ele-
giant in design and perfect in manufacture
and finish. We notice among them some
beautiful figures of The famous artists,
Rembrandt and Rubens, and so charming
are they that, in examining them il is hard
not to forget the tenth commandment.
There are also among them several de-
Light ul representations Of animal life. We
were particularly struck with group of
deer, and another of California quail, to say
nothing of dogs, horses, etc, etc. Tho col
lection also comprises some fine antique
pitchers and other desirable ornaments.
But while thus minsteiiug 10 the artistic
taste, Thompson q Ranger have not for
BOtleu 10 put III lnelT usual lull assortment
Of silver plated ware, as well rs of solid
silver goods. This firm has the special
agency for this place of the Gorham Man
ulacturing Company's solid silver ware,
and it is well-known that there are no bet
ter goods made. Such goods as these, to-
gether with the full line of opera glasses,
watches, jewelry, &c, to he found at this
weli-known store are of standard value,
and are Away, more than acceptable as
presents.
e. J. Carpenter, who started the news
and periodical business here more than a
quarter of a century ago, "still waves"
and at his Office on Elliot street is TO be
found large and well selected stock OF
toys, fancy articles and stationery, which
are always TO be had at reasonable prices.
But what better selection could be made
as gift for young or old, than a years
subscription for one of the many magazines
or newspapers 10 be found upon the table?
%. ]. Pratt has received au unusually
large and attractive stock of fancy and sta
PIE dry goods for the holiday trade, which
are worthy of special attention.