The Portland daily press. [volume] (Portland, Me.) 1862-1921, 1876-12-20
THE HOLIDAYS.
Inspection of the Stores Continued.

Judging from the crowds ON the streets and in
the stores yesterday people are anxious to com.
| plete their purchases and have the trying or
deal over with. Like many others the store of
W. F. sTUDLEY,
on Middle street, was crowded all day and
goods went lively. Mr. Studley has spared no
| can visit the store and ms ect the stock and
| remain in doubt as to Mr.. Studleys success in
TINS direction. The store never looked better
than now. In addition to a very large line of
dry and fancy goods will be found large dis
play OF ladies furnishing goods. He has fine
lot OF ladies linen sets at prices ranging from
20 cents to 81, and fine line of ladies port
monnaies at Is cents to $1.50. The ladies will
also find very large assortment of the felt
skirts which are all the rage now, at from 80
cents to ~. In short every Article usually
found in fancy goods store, and many
others, can be found in this store. Be sure and
call at this store and see what pretty things the
obliging clerks can show you.
F. t. MEAHER
has just added line of fancy goods and toilet
sets to his usual full stock, especially for the
holidays The Russia leather cigar cases and
por tmonnaies are very handsome, and several
new designs are shown. He also has a splen.
did assortment of perfumery of all kinds. put
recently received fine assortment of cut glass
goods which are very attractive for the hol-
days Some very pretty bronze goods are
also found on his shelves. Yesterday noon
Santa Claus arrived and inspected the stock
with care and pronounced it adequate to his
neecs for the coming holidays.
LEAvIrT & DAVIS.
have just fixed up their store for the Christmas
trade In very attractive manner Their large
show window in the Harrington block is filled
with pretty coverings for the feet, ard inside
OF the store the display is very extensive Be-
sldeS their large assortment of boots ard shoes
they have just received a choice lot of Christ
mas slippers for gentlemen. The lot comprises
all the latest patterns and are the best in the
market This firm also make speciality of fine
boots for ladies. They have such large va
riety that every foot, no matter how long CT
how short, can be perfectly fitted. Call and
look over their stock before purchasing goods
in their line.
W. H. KoHLING.
the tailor, at SO Exchange street, is as usual
ready to supply his patrons with the very best
fitting clothes known to the trade Garments
cut and made in the very best manner and
warranted to give satisfaction. HIS prices are
reasonable. Give him cali.
CARLTON KMBALL
has filled up all available space within his
store at 49S Congress street, with nice fresh
holiday goods, which are just from New York.
Besides very large stock of such fancy goods
as he has formerly kept in his store, he has
quite an assortment of novelties in the shape of
neckties, wOrsted goods and fine Russia leather
goods. He has also large line of fine Japan
ese goods direct from the Centennial. In short
this store is repete with pretty things for holt
DAY gifts. and no one should think of buying
fancy goods and novelties without visiting it.
Prlces to suit the times is the motto at this
store.
BRUNEI & CO,
have their usual fine stock of books games aud
toys for the holiday trade. Their store is the
headquarters for several new games for chill
dren, not to be found elsewhere.
E. LORD,
the furniture man at 100 Exchange street is
Offering his stock of furniture to the public at
great reduction in prices. Some very pretty
parlor suits and chamber sets can be seen for
christmas presents; Mr. Stephen Marsh, for
merly of the firm of Walter Corey & Co., can
be found at this establishment and will be
glad to see all his old friends and customers.
G. L. BAILEY
has store full of articles, nearly all Of which
would make good Christmas gift The air
target pistols are very amusing and perfectly
AAsA nAiSSS W. ShiAoloh W uo6 Wltutu uOOTS
Then he has a complete stock of pocket knives
for the boys, and fine scroll saws, which are
very useful. 1t is scarcely necessary to speak
of his skates as it is well known that every
skate known to the market can be found at this
store. SportSmen can also find full stock of
guns, pistols and revolvers with an abundance
OF ammunition to suit. If you are TO make a
boy present cali at this store before you make
your purchase.
H. G. QUINCY
that Santa Claus is enthroned in
the store on the north corner of Old City Hail.
where can be found large stock of toys and
jewelry for the holidays.
ALLEN COW
has his usual stock of pure, fresh made candy
'or the holidays, and what is Christmas to the
children without full stock of candy. Mr..
Cow has an excellent reputation for his can
lies, which always prove as represented, fresh
and nice. Call and see what nice package
he can put up for little money.
PORTLAND AND BOSTON CLOTHING co.
This firm has been in business in this city
but few months, but already they have es-
tablished good business. This has been done
by buying fine goods and and selling them
cheaper than the cloth can be bought How
they do this and how long they can keep it up
does not appear At any rate they show no
sign OF shaking at present but on the contrary
appear more hopeful than ever. This must be
owing to the immense amount of business they
are doing Just now They are prepared to offer
greater bargains than ever during the holidays,
and al! in want of clothing should take advan-
tage of this reduction.
c. K. HAYES
has lot of pretty holiday music at his store,
No. III Middle street. He gives roll of music
folio to all who purchase music to the extent of
one dollar, and fine music binding folio to all
who purchase music to the extent of three dol
lars. By this means a musical friend should get
q very appropriate present for little money.
Mr. Halves also has large stock of all kinds
of musical instruments.