The Portland daily press. [volume] (Portland, Me.) 1862-1921, 1876-12-18
HOLIDAY GIFTS.
What 10 Buy and Where TO Get 1t.

There is just week longer to procure Christ
mas presents, and no time is to be lost in max
ing selections, as on the last of theweek the
stores are always crowded. The store of
LoRING, SHORT s. HARMON
should not be passed by if you are in search of
really fine goods. This firm have recently re-
ceived several new publications which have
received extended notices in these
columns, and simple notice of them at this
time is all that is necessary. The sAncient
Mariner" illustrated by Rousseet, lind ia and
it Native Prince" Italy from the Alps to
Mount Esna'' by Trollope, with the Dresden
and Titan galleries, are among the finest
books to be found in this store. In addition
they have full list of the new and cheaper
books of the day and all standard books in the
different kinds of binding. If book is to
make one of your Christmas presents this store
should be visited By all means. This store also
has beautiful line of Russia leather goods
which no one can see and not admire. A fine
lot of ink-stands and neat designs Of Their
mometers in bronze can also be found at this
better than at this time, which, taken with the
new attractions, offer the purchaser of holiday
gifts an abundance to select from.
DEANE BROTHERS
are at home at No. 81 Exchange street, and
have their usual large line of fine furniture to
offer their customers. In addition to this they
have just put in lot of nice easy aud fancy
chairs for the holiday trade. These chairs are
well built, elegantly finished and for nice
Christmas present they can't be beat The
prices, too. are placed so low that they are
within the reach of all size purses. Messrs.
Deane are happy to:.show their goods to all who
chose to call, feeling confident that they Can
show as fine stock as any one in the state.
Parties in want of furniture should not fail to
call at this store.
isunusdally busy at this season of the year pre-
pairing for the holiday trade. His life size por-
traits, which are so popular, are finished by
his new artist, Mr.. Kuhn of Boston, in neat
artistic manner. For specimens of his work
see the fine picture of P. Fl, Brown, Esq, in
Hale's, and those of Bishop Healey and Miss
Marsh at Schumacher's. They speak for
themselves. Notwithstanding the rush Mr..
Conant never allows poor picture to leave his
rooms. His place is just opposite the Preble
House.
C. D. B FISK & CO.,
as usual, stand ready to take their share of the
holiday trade and it matters but little to them
if they have it all. Their stock is large and
they could probably clothe half of Portland to-
day. They have just made great mark down
in prices and have put out some extremely low
figures. The fact is they have lots of Water
clothing which they are bound not to keep
over, and the stock will go regardless the cost
of making. Their line of children's clothing is
large and very complete, and parents who wish
to buy handsome ready-made suit for boy as
Christmas present, should by all means visit
this large stock of goods. The clerks are anx-
ious to show goods to all. Even tramps are
treated with the utmost civility. IL should be
remembered that this stock of goods is not old
nor shop worn, and purchasers at this store
can get the latest styles to be found at the tail
ors. 1t is Christmas all the year around at
their store, and holidays make but little differ
ence with their trade. Call and see them at
any time and see what.bargains they offer.
oRIN HAWKES. & CO.,
advertise a fearful reduction in prices for the
Hoiuay tIaue. lAey uo Hot puollSu prices, DuC
any one who will take the trouble to drop into
their store opposite the Preble House, can ssee
goods and learn the prices. This firm has
reputation second to none in the state for fine
clothing and low rates. Most of the goods they
are now Offering are of their own make and are
sure to be irstclass. This reduction in prices is
only until the first of Janusry. This plan is
found necessary by all our merchants owing
to the hard times.