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The daily dispatch. [volume] (Richmond [Va.]) 1850-1884, 1876-12-08

REGULAR MONTHLY MEETING OF THE CITY
SCHOOL BoARD.-The School Board held
its regular meeting yesterday at 5 P.
NJ. Present: Mayor w. G. Darlington,
Judge Is. r. Wexford, Jr., Messrs. G. P.
Rady, -. II. Leary, Alfred r. Courtney,
Alfred Moses, and Superintendent j. II.
Peay, Jr. ID. ...'...
The Superintendent OF Schools submitted
his report of the condition of the public
schools for the second scholastic month OF
the school term (Which was published in the
Dispatch Of the 4th December). The report
was received and adopted. as...
The secretary submitted q report on the
financial condition of the School Board, and
IN estimate of expenditures necessary for
the support Of public schools for the city's
fiscal year ending February /, 1878. The
report was received and referred to the
Finance Committee of the School Board.
The estimate of expenses for the ensuing
year is as follows: Salaries Of principals
and teachers, $4,000; salary OF Superin-
tendent of Schools, 81, $50; salary secretary
and supervisor of school property, 1900;
supplies and repairs, $4,000; ianltors' sala-
ries, $4,000; insurance on property, $3.50;
stationery, $3.50; books, 5000; printing.
$400; diplomas and medals, S400; rented
school-buildings, $3.50. Total, S75, 400.
After the transaction OF considerable rou-
tine business the School Board adjourned.
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The COTTON TRADE-A GOOD SHOWING
FOR THE DANvILLE ,RAILRoAD.-The follow
ing is memorandum of cotton brought to
Richmond by the Richmond and Danyille
railroad for shipment to eastern cities and
Europe: From October /, 1876, to Septem-
Der 80, 1876, 80, 800 bales; in October, 1876,
s,41S bales in November, 1876, II, ,15S bales.
Total for fourteen months, 1866 bales.
The Chesapeake and Ohio railroad has
also brought considerable quantity OF cot
ton here-the exact fguressh have not, how
ever, been published.
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GIRL BADLY BEATEN BY FEMALE ROBBERS.
The house OF Martin Quarles, y respectable
colored man, located between Seventeenth
and Eighteenth streets, near the mouth OF
the Chesapeake and Ohio railroad tunnel,
was invaded yesterday evening about 5
O'Clock by four colored women. Quarles
and his wife were both absent, and the
premises were in charge OF Harriet john
son, girl OF about ten years of age. She
was knocked senseless by blow from
kniie-handle, and the women carried on a
gold locket, silver watch, and silk skirt Of
the value Of $50. The four women were at
the house about O'Clock, but after recon-
noitering, preferred to postpone the execu-
ton OF their design till near dark. Upon
information furnished Sergeant Jeter and
Squire Granger by the little girl, Nancy
Anderson and Eliza, ,Epps; two VIGOROUSLY
bad characters, were arrested and fdenti-
fed. Nancy Anderson: is the one who
struck down the little girl.
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SUPREME Court OF. APPEALS, THURSDAY.
Jeter uS. Board and others. From the Cir,
cult Court Of Bedford county. Affirmed;
Judge Moncure delivering the opinion Of
the court.
Haynes's administrator us. Haynes.
From the Circuit Cont OF Pittsylvania.
Affirmed; Judge Christian delivering the
opinion Of the court. - 81 - Z
Simmons Us. Jameson, &c. From the
Circuit Court Of the town of Danville. Re-
yersed |; Judge Staples delivering the opin-
ion Of the court. j. 1ll
PAGES; administrator Us. Walters. Dis
missed; agreed. at r.. II - -
The Old Dominion Granite Company and
ais as. Clarke, &C.; and same Us. Jones and
ais. Further argued by Alexander Fl.
Sands, Esq, for the appellees, and Judge
Ould for the appellants. ~ 1a Ia; -
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SLIGHT FIRE.-At S:25 O'Clock last night
81, occasioned by the partial burning Of a
lot Of shavings, etc., at Knott's branch
trunk factory, an old brick building situ-
ated on the north side of the alley between
Main and Franklin and Thirteenth and
Fourteenth streets. The shayings caught
from the fireplace. No damage. The alarm
was given by means of the automatic in
strument at Delarue's, on Fourteenth street,
and was struck from the main Office on all
the gongs Of the tire-alarm telegraph in the
oitv
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LAST NIGHTS sM0ZaHT. IN -Notwithstand ding
tlfe measures taken by the Board OF Gov
ernors FOR limiting the attendance at. The
weeklymusicGLs OF the Association, Assoc
citation Hall was filed with brilliant aI1-
dience LAST evening, when musical treat
was given such that could not. fail to elicit
the plandits af the most exacting critics i of Of
the art. st 49, 81
The selections given by, the orchestra
were all new, well chosen, and admirably
rendered. The waltz &c Recoliections OF
Wfesbaden ~ was beautiful, and greatly en-
ioyed by every one. f555attf Z: sgsys.F
( Mrs. Sparrow appeared for the FIRST time,
and won g generous applause both In her
duet with Mr.. Dimmock e. Our Way
Across the Sea ~ and in the solo SC Jenny
Lind's Song Of Home.' She Is o finished
musician, and sang with great taste and elS-s
preston, s.ya7f & ,rs ..;.i., 81 4.tf,j ;:F
d Beyond doubt the duo between Messrs..
julius Peters and DIR. Peters, on violin and
cello, was the gem of the evening. The
piece was descriptive, and was beautifully
given throughout. The playing Of Mr.:
julius Peters needs no criticism on our
Fpart-fft was fanltless while the admirable
manner In which his. brother, DIR. Peters,
handled the; cello deserves every praise,
The difficult and rapid passages in the last
movement was almost wonderfully and yet
they were. given by the Doctor with the
greatest expression. E23.522a q ls4t9a u
= 5lr. Bartkowski, hitherto unknown to
sourf. Richmond public delig gifted fshfs@ au-
dieDce in his violin solo from the.oyerture
Of William Tell arranged by eDeBeriot g.
Osborne. He has q refined and delicate
touch, though, perhaps, from the Inferior.
ity of his instrument, o there was noticeable
in the forte passages o want OF that full and
rich tone 80 necessary to this fine compost
tion.- Mr.. Seibert's accompaniment in this
piece was very tastefub band expressive. ~
!: Last;butnot least, we mention the classic
'quintette of Mozart, given by Messrs.
WiIdt, Kessnich, j. Peters, q. Peters, and
p Peters. The flute carried the theme OF
the composition, and in itthe execution by
Mr.. Wlldt, who has proven himself SO val
liable member Of the Association, was
very correct, though his'ipstrument was
little fiat, which detracted, in some degree,
from the general effect. li i. s.I1aas-
Z The programme for next week promises
to be very fine. =. ..-,a., ar.,.sa,
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D,RGAlNs! BARGAINS.


'"s' LEVI RENTERS,
627 BROAD STREET
.,.,,X HACK and STREET~COIlOR-
oeNn' Sm 1TrWVE-BU'TToS Rid GLOVES at eOc.;
,,...,,e KRoCADE DRESS GOOD at 25c.;
pIcu.rIGURED REPS at 1ss and 2oc.;
90, RACK AITACAsnt 25, 80, and $780,;
s,,"n, RI ACK KCAsHMERESa at so, 75c., and FL;
ESaI wATERpRooF CLOTHS, in blue, Brown,
"', ;rsy. and Black al greatly reduced figures;
". .,nr,c,y ,r 7 AIDES and MISSES CLOAkS,
f"G GS:HIhWES, FELT SKIRTS, BALMORALS;
,,nrrS and MISSES STRIFED HOSE, GLOVES
'HANDKERCHiEFS,T TIES;
LADIES and CHII.nRES's FCKs' &c.-ah VIII DC
offered al great bargains:
". also have MRS. MOODY'S PATENT ABDoalA,
Nal CORSETS, adapted for stout isdies;
INFANTS MERINo CLoAKS and GAnS ;.. snd lt
~ CROCHET WORKS speciality. Call early and
examine our stock before buying elsewhere.
New PATTERNS FOR STAMPING just received.
dc - --------------------------
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1 have anayzed the wIIIsKEY known under the
brand of "B SELECT" controlled by Messrs. WAL
TER d. BLAIR & Co., Richmond, Va, and lind 1t
FREE FROM FUsIL OIL and other impurities, aud
recommend Its use for medicinal and family pur-
poses.-J. b. MCGAw, n. D., late Professor
Chemistry, Medical College Of Virginia. -
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CUTTING SCRAPE.-Tom james. colored
bar-keeper, was arrested yesterday by Ser
geant Whitlock and Policeman Colgin,
charged With feloniously assaulting and
cutting Alpheus George. The affair occur
red several days ago at James's house.
George is not very badly hurt. James was
arrested few months ago for cutting his
son, and was sent to jail therefor for four
months by Judge Guigon.
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knowvyn,,. sets torth Iltbe ain ana Intention oi

known, sets forth the aim and intention OF
the committee. 5.
At subsequent date af arrangement was
made with the fs Central Trust Company OF
New York; to receive and to be the custo-
dian Of such bonds as nlay be deposited
with 1t, in pursuance oi the plans of the
committee. At this date q large majority
of all the outstanding six and seven per
cent. bonds are on deposit with said Trust
Company, and further deposits are being
made daily. $3.50 81 l'tsss
The said committee are making very sat
isfactery progress In their efforts to procure
an order for the sale offthe property at an
early date and as the views of the commit
tee in relation to the purchase OF the pro-
perty and plan Of Reorganization are APP
proved. so@far as known, by all parties in
interest, it is reasonable to suppose that all
Einsted. and the Reorganization perfected
early in the eusuing spring. The re6rgan-
lied company will, beyond any reasonable
doubt, be able to construct such extensions
of tferoad as are desirable, and to secure
such connections by rpil beyond it's own Iine
as will give ourroad the earning capacity to
provide for the prompt payment out OF its
earnings OF ali the obligations that it will
ESgnedl - C.R. HuErSGToN,
-a.2sE2 g.5ii3 - President. i!
- viee-Presidenfss Report.
q. !P. ,Huntingto,,, Esq, President:,. = .6
Dear. Sir,-W hen I submitted to- you my
report OF the operations Of this road for the
year ending September 80, 1875, the pro-
perty Of the company had been, by order Of
the, Circuit Court. OF the United States
(Judge Hugh /. Bond presiding), taken
from possession OF the officers Of the COM
pany and placed IN the hands Of a receiver
OF his selection. is',l 'li1 ''', t.:i TN ,.
Subsequently, by order OF the same court
(Chlef-Justice Waite presidfng), the cause
under which proceedings were had was dis
missed, and the property Of the company,
by your order, turned over to me-, as re-
ceiver appointed by the State courts Of ' ir-
ginia and West Virginia. '.". :. -
1'now respectfully submit to you my re-
port OF the operations OF the road for the
year ending September 80, 1876: -. +.
EAnSlNOs. y
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IMMACULATE CoScEPTIoN.-To-day,i in the
Catholic Church, is celebrated as the festival
of the Immaculate Conception Of the Blessed
Virgin, and is observed by the faithful as q
holiday OF obligation. Services at the same
hours as on Sundays will be held at St.
Peters Cathedral and the other churches.
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ALLEGED DHoUsE-BREAKERs.-- james Read,
charged with breaking and entering the
house Of James Sweeney, was tried in the
Hastings Court yesterday and acquitted.
In the case OF Isaiah Bradley, charged
with the same offence, anolte proseqai was
entered.
In the case Of james Beach, for conspi-
ring with others to break and enter the
house Of Thomas Reiley, the jury brought
in verdict OF acquittai. si
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A FORTUNE WAITING ITS OwNER.-PBt-
master Van Lew has received the following
letter from England: tt4e es -. -'-

master Van Lew mas received the following
letter from England: =" "
LONG Sutton, LINCOLNSHIRE, !
September 25, 1876.
To the Postmaster, Richmond, Vd., U. s. a.:
Dear Sir,-Some twenty-five years ago'a
young man named John Frederick Clarke,
the only child OF my brother Qately de-
ceased), left his home and has never been
heard Of since. Some short time since an
old emigrant returned to this neighborhood
who says he resides at I" Richmond, Va.,"
and that he had conversation with him
not long ago. This PERSONS name is vi
prey, and we know that he formerly lived
within hundred yardsof John Frederick
Clarke's English home, near me. His
father has left some little property, which
is devised to him, il. he can be found; il not,
it.goes elsewhere. ! send my letter open,
which please to convey to him If in your
city and can be found; il not, might trou-
Bile you to say 80. Hoping have not asked
too great favor, I am yours respectfully,
JOHN CLARKE.
It has always been unaccountable why he
should conceal himself. 5''ss
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DISPATCH PRINrTNG-HoUsE.-In order TO mee
the constantly increasing demands OF our trade we
have added a weR-selected assortment OF NEW
TYPE, which, together with our improved MA
CHISEIY and sKILFUL MECHANICAL TALENT
warrant US in guaranteeing the VERY BEST CLASS
OF WORK at moderate fgt,ree and ia the most expe
dtiOua manner. K ~ is.!; 4iItTIs s. ~ st.i y
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FROM COLEMAN 6 RosERss PHARMACY, 17s
WEST BALTIMoRE E STREET, BALTIMORE, March l,
1S76.-The increased demand for COLpENs LIE
BIG's LIQUID EXTRACT OF BEEF AND TONIC IN
vIGoRAToR is q sure evidence Of its success. We
are daily receiving testimonials Of highly compi.
mentary character,
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Put to Work.-A few days ago there were.
several hands at the lower granite works,
opposite Rockets, discharged on account Of
their stone having been completed. Yes
terday, however, morerstone was received,
and twenty stone-cutters were put to work.
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= ssNTEscED.-Andrew Tinsley, convicted
In the Hastings Court Of second offence
Of petit larceny, was yesterday sentenced
by Judge Guigon to one years imprison-
ment In the penitentiary in accordance with
the finding OF the Jury.
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CHANcERY. COURT OF, RICHMOND, THURS
DAY.-The following cases were disposed Of:
Minor ps. Mcdowell, &c.; Robinson U.s..
Same. Decree confirming report OF COM
missioner and providing for distribution
of the fund 81 I,.r-i... j. -, .l IA .tt,s. ,f.
Jones's executors Us. Jones, &c. Decree
confirming sale therein mentioned, and
directing sale. Of property therein set forth
at the risk and cost tiof q former purchaser,
who is delinquent in the payment of pur-
chase-money. ..,s.-r., ,.ro,,ry
Montague, &C., Us. Cowles, &c. Decree
confirming report Of administrator in rela-
ton to part OF the funds in his hands. =
Ellis Us. Lacy's administrator, &c. Decree
referring cause ton commissioner for In
quiry and report. -. :. -.
O'Neil Us. Goddin, &c. Decree on peti-
ton of Elizabeth l.. Van Lew directing
deed on the payment Of the sum Of money
therein mentioned. '."
Coke g. Cottrel, &C., Us. Harvey, &c. De
cree making distribution Of the fund. -.
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TILpEN Observation-Disclosures supply OF the
new style Overcoats just received at ait
,9i@E J.H. SIMPSON & CO.'S, isi
1909 Main street. /
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BEAUTIFUL CASHMERE 9uITs.-The very --latest
styles Of fancy Cashmere Pants, fancy suits fol
boys, and Boys Oyercoats, all now ready at
j. n. SIMPSON & co.'s. j
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CoMarTEE CLERKS mr..
John Bell Bigger, clerk Of the House OF
Delegates, has appointed the following
committee clerks: Messrs. D. a. Carter,
w. f. Rose, s. Bassett French, Monroe
Kelly, r. A. Ayres, and T. n. Conrad.
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cRETARY ELEcTED.-Mr. William
Willis, Jr., now. secretary OF the Virginia
Fire and Marine Insurance Company, has
been elected Secretary Of the Virginia State
Insurance Company in place OF W. II.
Christian, deceased, and has accepted.
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T Discharged Fred. Brooks, was tried
before Justice Martin Wednesday for
assault on Annanias Hancock, and was
discharged. Brooks had been indicted by
the grand jury Of Chesterfield county, and
sent back for examination. & st.4 Il B, /,
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OUR PLATFORM OF PRNcIPLEs.--A rigid and
strict maintenance Of the rights Of the masses TO
CHEAP CLOTHING.
A satisfactory adjustment of eli differences be-
tween producer and consumer. between buyer and
seller, that justice may be obtained, and the buyer
altoays 90 away perfectly satisfied. ,,.
"A cash basis Of buying and selling, thereby pro-
tecting all cash purchasers from over-charge con-
sequent on the making Of bad dsbts from credit.
resolution to bskak down high prices, aud COM
pei return to peafe basis, With guarantee that
NE have ability to doit. ~ }aJaf 80 s,iiet I.
RESUMPTION, in It's most practical sense, enables
the masses to buy with greenoacks clothing worth
the amount asked in gold
A stringent adherence TO the oNE-PRTCE principle
Of doing business, thus securing to all our patrons
the same treatment. ..l.,,f.r 7,.sf.r,t. -.t ,.if
Our giving to the public advanced styles Of clothing
continually leading the fashions, and never
following. ~ 1i - ~ '~' *. ab't az, &
A. sAKs & Coz lo1a Main street, the one-price
q. O.; ID. clothiers. f,,4-3t.,,, y,.f,. u.
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| DOLLS! DoLLsi DOLLS can be had ut LEVY
BRoTHERs' at s, 10, 12k 10, go, 25, 80; 60, 75c.,
and 81. They also offer large assortment Of other
/ goods for Christmas md NeWsY Years. gifts. t,-a.
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The best preparation for Coughs, Colds, and
Hoarseness is the COMPOUND syHUP OF HoRE-
HOUND Ask your druggist for 25c. bottle.
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POLICE COURT, Police-Jus-
tice White sent the following on for indict-
ment: Tom Purcell alias John t. James,
for robbing John W. Robinson, OF Gooch-
land, wednesday night; Henry H. Rye,
for deceiving Anna James under promise
Of marriage; Augustus c. Banning COLOR
ed), deceiving Mamie Taylor; Maggie
Mitchell and Anderson Jackson, unlawful
association. >G li
The cases OF William Jackson and the two
women charged with stealing and receiving
dry goods from Sycle Brothers were con-
tinued until to-day.
The following were fined: l.. Buckner
and NJ. Russell (cclored(, 81 each for fight
ing in the street; A. Lohman, 80 for OBJ
structing sidewalk; john Proskauer, 81
for allowing hydrant to waste water;
Margaret Melton, an old offender and pub
lie nuisance, was sent to jail for sixty days
in default OF surety to be OF good behavior.
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Harper's Weekly and Leslies Illustrated
ne,nsnapers, for. this week received from
I. II. EIKson, II - Main street. M Il T
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LOCAL MATTERS.
Christmas Goods.

Christmas Goods.
In the darkest days of the past the people
OF Virginia never failed to have ''good
time'' Christmas; and our merchants,
counting on the well-known habits OF our
people. have, in the face Of the threatening
aspect OF public affairs, laid in large sup
plies OF Christmas goods. Country and city
buyers who prefer to make their. selections
from unbroken stocks are already ayailing
themselves Of the opportunities offered in
the full lines now on exhibition.
The columns of the Dispatch will fur
nish purchasers information as to the
places where they may obtain on the best
terms all the novelties of the season, as well
as the most desirable goods for Christmas
presents and Christmas cheer. In day or
two we shall publish descriptiye-list Of the
dealers in holiday goods.
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JUBILEE SINGERS. Professor Pollard's
New Orleans Jubilee Singers had q good
audience at their concert at Venable-Street
Baptist church last night, and Will give Q
second one tonight.
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WEATHER REPORT.

PROBABILITIES I Washington,
December 7.-For the South Atlantic States,
sousherly to westerly winds, partly cloudy
weather, with slight rains in the southern
portion.
For the Cult States, local rains and east
serly to soItherly winds, no decided change
in temperature OF barometer east OF the
Mississippi river, southerly winds, shifting
to northerly with lower temperature. 81
For Tennessee and the Ohio Valley,
colder northeasterly TO- southwest winds,
stationary or rising barometer, partly
cloudy weather. e;t .,Is5@
For the Middle States, increasing, cloudt-
ness in the northern portion, light snow,
with southwest to northwest winds, slight
fall in temperature, slight change in barome-
ter. - -
: THE WEATHER YESTERDAY was partly
cloudy and cool.
z THERMOMETER YESTERDAY 6. A. NJ, 38 ;
8 A. NJ, AZ; noon, 1913 P. d., 52; 6'P.
NJ, A; midnight, 33. 't.st.
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WILBoR's CoD-LIvER OIL AND LrME.-The
great populartyof this safe and ecacious prepara-
ton is alone attributable to Its intrinsic worth. In
the cure Of coughs, colds, asthma, bronchitis,
whooping. cough, scrofusous humors, and all con-
sumptiye symptoms ithas no superior If equal. Let
no one neglect the early symptoms Of disease when
an agent is thus at hand which will alleviate all COM
plants Of the chest lungs throat. Manufactured
only by A. B. WILBoR, Chemist, Boston. Sold by
all druggists. ..g sr. - sr a..f
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SAVE MONEY by having your printing done at the
DISPATCH PRINTISG-HoUsE. Good work, low
prices, and satisfaction guaranteed. C.e
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WILLIAMS q. WICKHAM,
V;ca preaidnnt

Box-SHEET OPENED - The sale Of reserved
seats for the Oates combination viii com-
mence at w Wyatt,s milsie store this morning
at 8 o' clock. 81.
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MAKE YOUR PURCHASES ATLEyY BRoTHERs'
before sunset to-day as they close their store at that
tilnc. Remember that they are selling holiday goods
of every description at low prices.