National Republican., 1876-12-21
THE HOLIDAY TRADE.
WHERE TO BUY CHRLSTM4S GOODS.

WHERE TO BUY CHRISTMAS GOODS.
The Attractions in the windows OF
Our rAdvertfsers-AR Rich and Tempt.
ing Array-A directory for Kris
KrirgIe-something for Every body
| A Maze Of Good Things.
/ AS Christmas approaches, trade grows brisk.
| Presents are to be bought and all sorts Of pur
chases for the holidays are to be made. Penn
| sylvania avenue, Seventh street and other busi-
ness thoroughfares nightly present lively scenes.
with their brightly Lighted store-windows exhib-
/ iting every imaginable kind Of goods and nick
naeks, and the moving Gro wds, stopping first at
one store and then another, in . quandary as to
| what to buy In order to guide the readers OF TIE
| REPUBLICAN, in making their Christmas pur-
chases to the places where they can find the best
goods and the most reasonable prices, we begin to
| publish, this morning, a list Of those dealers who
never fail to give satisfaction.
MEssRs. w1swALL ewYHN,
o5 Market space Shsr 70 the Pubic Ios .ae no
ladies' underwear. They have % their shelves
which would make Substantial and acceptable
d make
| that Will be both token OF love and serve to
keep their beloved protected from the wintry
| ty of goods than those offered by this frm.
| @. @. coRNwELL AND SON.
| .Promenaders on the Avenue cannot help notic-
ing the house of g. G. Cornwel1 Son, dealers in
| inside the door reveals shelves neatly arranged
| with such goods are usually found in an enter
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vegetables, table sauces Of great many different
varieties, Queen olives, Gordon's preserves CoI,s
buckwheat and other tempting goods crowd this
attractive store, Havana cigars are q speciality.
bourbon and other celebrated bran brands of whisky
and the best brands of sherry, port, brandy and
Madeira wines are kept constantly on hand,
vERMILYA's BOOT AED SHOE STORE.
Nothing is neater than fine fitting shoe or
boot One of the most acceptable gifts that per-
son can receive is an easy, comfortable covering
for the foot and this can be secured at Yer
found a fine assortment Of ladies' shoes English
sealskin walking boots, English and French kid
buttoned boots and everything in the shoe line
worth seeing or wearing,
DR.. BELTS BITTERs.
Those who have become debilitated and nerv-
GUS by disordered system will find relief by the
use Of galipea, which is the best known cure for
ingredient in DR.. Belts bitters which can be OBJ
tanned tai Of s: Tyler, tr, s2a Nineteenth street
friend with useful Christmas gilt.
Mr. ISAAC ALKxANDER.
One of the greatest Affections to which man.
kind is subject is poor eyesight. Inventive
geniuses have fortunately provided spectacles
with clearness which almost makes It q blessing
to be near-sighted. Mr.. Isaac Alexander, 12o
manuscturer has % Eyeglasses I % which are Claimed,
without dispute, to be unexcelled. They can be
regulated to ft any one without inconvenience.
and are made Of Brazilian pebble and the newly
discovered Russian ruby glass. For neatness
and lightness they cannot be surpassed. A pair
Of these glasses would make an appropriate pres
ent. -.-.. .' ". 90. " -...
FRANKLIN AND COMPANY
present to the public the Brazilian pebble spec
tacles which are acknowled ged to be the best in
use; Aninspection Of these spectacesis solicited,
surprise to the sufferer from weak eyes by ex-
hibitiDg the latest improvements in glasses.
q Christmas gift a pair of these marvellous
spectacles, and the world will look brighter to
them ALL ..- a
PURs FOR BEAUTY AND WARMTH.
Willett Rout have . beautiful stock Of furs
for dress and trimmings; ladies' and misses seal
skin sacques made in this seasons style; mur.,
boas hats and turbans, for Christmas gifts at 9o5
Pennsylvania avenue.
81. E- A wELI-cooKKD CHRISTMAS DINNER.
Well cooked food adds much to the enjoyment
OF the holidays while a turkey Or plum pudding
ment. The best cooking stoves and utensils can
be had cheap at Captain Jas. /. Harrover's popu-
street. near Rhode Island avenue. He has a full
line Of heating stoves, builders hardware and ar
ticles for convenient housekeeping.
cHRIsTMAs.LuxuRrEs.
J. Walter Duvall has restocked the Oriental
tea store under the Y NJ. O. A. building, on
Ninth street, with splendid lot Of teas, coffees,
sugars and spices for the holidays. His speciality
is newly-made rich French candy, just received
from New York, and selling below It's real worth.
SILVER AND PLATED WARE,
specially purchased for this seasons trade is TO
be found at Tapppn's, 9o5 F street. under Masonic
Temple. Watches, lewelry, bronzes, SC, ele.
gantly suited for Christmas gifts: HIS prices will
the best manufactured.
WHAT ONE DOLLAR WILL BUY.
1t is astonishing to see what a dollar will buy
al Reeds Sons magnificent store, No. 1218 F
mixed msea ssnSg
pounds currants, box of cigars, gallon of ,
cannot duplicate these goods if stock is eI.
hausted before Christmas.
BUY YOUR DAUGHTER PIANO.
A piano is the most elegant and useful Christ
mas present that can be made Mr.. H L. Sum
ducements in the Hallet Davis Co.'s most re-
nowned instruments. Let joyful music fill the
home during the festive season by purchasing
one at once.
MARKRITER's HOLIDAY sPEcIALTIEs.
Ladies and gentlemen who may be in search of
Christmas presents will save time and trouble by
calling at Markriter's, No. 4S9. Seventh street.
paintings in French, gilt and velvet frames, suit
able for mantels or walls. His stock of chromos,
s1gsPF;nyTgs oil and pastel paintings at prices
cannot be excelled. Decoration papers, cords,
tassels, frames, SC, specially designed for this
season, make q tempting display.
GALT's HOLIDAY OFFERINGS.
Genoa silver hl.gree and Naples coral are
among the many beautiful wares now offered for
the holidays by NJ. W. Gait Bro. & Co.. at their
@ t ons o.oIS. g., Sin, Js sEes y, S war, ware
at Galt's. Honest prices and courteous atten-
tion.
GOAT AND PEBBLE BUTTON BOOTS.
Vermilya has Just put up holiday stock of the
most beautiful homemade shoes and walking
boots for ladies, and embracing every style that
can be recommended for comfort and beauty. His
carriage wear, weighing only five ounces, are the
neatest and most Comfortable boots ever made.
Call and see him, at $40 Ninth street.
RoGERs AND BRo.'s PLATED WARE.
Holmead Co, No $40 Seventh street, are offer
ing richly-cut and engraved glassware, decorated
dinner, tea and chamber sets, and Russell's and
Rogers cutlery, as well as a large assortment of
wants Of the holiday trade in this city.
STANDARD BOOKS
and illustrated editions in superb bindings TO-
gether with Episcopal and Catholic prayer
books, Bibles, juvenile books, SC, are being Of
fered by Mehun Bros. in their holiday stock.
books, inkstands, Backgammon and cribbage-
boxes in full variety Corner Of Eleventh street
and Pennsylvania avenue.
...- JUVENILE AND TOY BOOKS
are to be had in endless variety at Shillington's
book store, corner Of Four -and-a-half street and
Pennsylvania avenue. These embrace all the
modern stories written expressly for the amuse-
ment and edification of children, and specially
designed for their entertainment during the holI-
days.
KEEP THE HOUSE WARM
and the cook in a good humor by getting new
stoves and cooking utensils at John Moran's, No
2126 Pennsylvania avenue, who is offering his
stock Of stoves at astonishingly low prices .a..