The Portland daily press., 1875-12-11
MoLIDAx GOODS.
What to Buy, and where to Buy It.

In accordance with the usual custom, the
PRESS will again direct the attention Of its
readers to the large stock of Christmas goods
advertised in its columns. Never before have
the dealers in holiday goods made such elabor-
ate displays as this season. They are adver-
Using literally, and will doubtless have large
sales. Times are hard to be sure. but the little
folks must have their annual gifts despite the
dullness and the scarcity of money.
We shall call attention to these advertise
ments, from time to time. until Christmas.
These notices will be our Christmas gifts to our
patrons.
SCHUMACHER.
The show this Christmas season at Schu-
machers, is by far the most varied, elaborate,
and handsome ever made at that well-known
art store. All tastes have been consulted, and
articles have been selected with reference to
purses of all dimensions, from the slenderest to
the most plethoric People with taste for art
will be delighted at the fine line of engravings,
French and German photographs, Goup:l stud
les of foliage after Allange, English chromos,
and many novelties in pictures, such as the
the statuary photographs on black back
grounds, etc. One Of the handsomest collec-
tions of bronzes ever seen in the city, embrace
ing copies of the master pieces of art occupies
stand especially made for the purpose. The
stock of Parians and porcelains is also large
and fine. There is great variety OF ar ticles of
use and ornament in the beautiful Swiss carv-
ings and neat Spa goods. In ar naolu novelty
in this city, very handsome display is made
Alabaster goods in great profusion also make
an attractive show. In shell work, now so pop.
ular, and in the pretty. little crayons, and the
large, handsome, and low priced Telegraph crss;
ons fine bargains are offered. The usual good
assortment of brackets, picture frames in all
styles, and other articles usually found in art
stores, Is to be seen on the thickly crowded
counters and shelves. The display is we'll
worth seeing, even by those who do not contem-
plate purchases.
f CHAS. DAY JR., & CO.
Christmas goods are all the rage at the store
of Chas. Day, Jr., & Co., 1874 Exchange street
This firm always do large wholesale business,
beside lively retail trade. Here you can find
almost an endless variety of holiday goods and
toys, such as watches, clocks, jewelry, silver
fruit knives, napkin rings, gold and rubber pen
ellis, fancy goods, albums, work baskets, work
stands, wallets, pocket Knives sleds, skates,
picture books, games, brackets, desks, work
boxes, doll caps, carts, etc. They are prepared
to offer special bargains to the jobbing trade.
j. H. LAMsoN.
AS Christmas is near at hand there is no time
to be lost in selecting what presents you will
make Before you decide it would be we'll to
call and see the porcelain photographs which
Lamson is getting out. They do say that they
are the best pictures ever made. He is also
getting out colored miniature photos which
are finished by Mr.. Leman, his special artist.
Lamson's rooms are always crowded at holiday
times, and we advise all who wish to secure
good pictures to call there at once.
ALLEN & co.
The well-known firm of Allen & Co., adver-
tise an extensive sale of holiday clothing at
their store, No. 1877 Middle street. Their store
is large, but none too large to accommodate
their extensive stock. Here you can buy any
thing desired in the shape of clothing. They
have large lot of Overcoats which will be
closed out at reduced prices rather than be kept
over. Persons in want of good serviceable and
stylish clothing, will do well to give this house
call.
ULMER s. HEIR.
What will please the boys any better than
pair of skates for Christmas present? Ulmer
& Heir have one of the finest assortments Of
this article to be found in the city. They have
all the new patterns, which are offered at very
reasonable prices They also keep one of the
largest stocks of cutlery to be found in the state
Their show case is full Of pretty things for the
holiday trade We would advise our friends to
call at their place Of business. No. So Temple
street.