The daily dispatch. [volume] (Richmond [Va.]) 1850-1884, 1877-12-21
Christmas.

| Christmas.
We contribute some further valuable in
formation for those who are making ready
for Christmas. The work goes swimmingly
on, and we look for remarkably gay and
genial time. People ought to be especially
kind to one another in times OF trial, and
for ourselves, we shall suspend for awhile
even Thought that is unamiable; and il there
be any truth in Slaughter Ficklen, we shall
be able to take hand in the game OF fes-
| tivity while it is going on.
| Look at the wares OF our enterprising
| tradesmen.
ROBERT HAROLD, mos. SIT and 900 Broad
| and Main streets--who claims that he has
| the largest assortment OF toys and fancy
goods for Christmas to be found in the city.
| Besides the usual curiosites, Mr.. Harold
adyertises the Tally-Ho Team, the Mechani-
cal Boxers, and Blondin Velocipedcs. tell
you what, boys, these are scrouging sur
prises. Mr.. Harold also advertises Parian
goods and vases, and cologne sets, and a
great number OF charming things. He is a
wonderful man. lie just understands bis toys
as we'll as they do him. He can make them
do anything that such people ever do. They
| Jump and play for him, and wink their eyes
and cling about him rs though he was their
father. The moment he enters the room
they all wink and nod and hint to one an-
other here he comes" He is loved by
them ALL When he touches them they are
electrified, and we never bought toy from
him that didn't cry at leaving him. It's so,
believe or not, MS you please. You may make
q toy matter Of it il you choose. But we
just believe there is always the tenderest
intercourse going OH between Mr.. Harold
and these same toys. You have but to look
at him and his republic Of curious things
to feel that it is so.
WH1TLocK's 1909 Main street.
"Heavings!" There is terrible work
going on. only think OF it! "Another
crash in prices!" Go to WhitIock's and
behold the calamity! But it is an i'll wind
that blows nobody good. Whitlock may
suffer, but you will profit. Poor fellow
he is nearly ruined by selling his goods so
low; but If you will only be liberal you
will help him smartly. He has alpacas,
OF all sorts, and a. great variety Of hosiery,
fancy goods, &c. There is a great rush for
cheap goods. Nothing can save Whitlock
from ruin unless it be the large purchases
made by his friends.
r. L. D. WALFoRD, 914 Main street.
From this house comes the cry OF "Merry
Christmas" with an announcement that for
the qualification OF the public, old and
Young, there are on sale in the house some
OF the neatest and lovelest as well as some
OF the most useful presents. Besides the
interesting articles usually kept in the book
stores, Mr.. Walford offers a considerable
stock OF devotional literature, including
Bibles, hymn-books, prayer-books, ETC., and
much literature edifying to pious readers.
OF course in this pious community there
will be many customers for our sedate
friend Walford. Call and see him. 1t will
be good for your. ..~..' .>sl.
| j. A. GRIGG, Tenth and Main Streets
There is no better Judge Of 4 good shoe
than Grigg. He makes a mistake in poll
tics sometimes, and we won julep on his
mistake once. But you may bet upon his
accuracy in deciding upon shoes and boots.
We commend you to his advertisements.
His ladies' CATERS and slippers are excel
lent, and his gentlemen's boots and CATERS
and patent-leather ties are the every tip"
Russia and Turkey-morocco bags, not
at all damaged by the war, are the finest
things OF the kind that are going. The
stock OF trunks is extensive and excellent.
HABLIsToN BRoTHERs, 905 Main street.
These young gentlemen are masters OF their
trade, and keep on hand the very best styles
and qualities OF furniture. Only examine
their fine stock and you will be satisfied Of
this. One of the most acceptable of Christ
mas presents would be neatly-furnished
chamber or parlor--indeed a neatly-fur-
season is happy. and friendship may be
most oppor.unely seasoned with q, we'll
selected gift OF furniture. But, however
much or however little the purchaser wants,
let him try Habliston. '1" as.;'9 t'5.' f>''@.
CHJRCH HILL VARIETY STORE, 25O2. Broad
street.-This is happy establishment for
Church Hill, which, being isolated for want
of way to come down to level with the
principal dealers in fancy goods, notions,
and Christmas stores, were much in need OF
the Variety Store. For the want Of the
superb avenue from N and Twenty-ffth
4 to Twenty.frst and Main streets the people
of Church Hill are setting up for them
selves, and We approve their determination.
| Let them 90 ahead. They will get hear
| ing before they are done. In the mean
time they will do well to encourage the
Variety Store at 2502 Broad street. where
may be found dry goods, toys, candies, and
| confectionery. .-e --.. .,.:e g,.t,
JAHNKE's, 1901 Main street.-Large stock
of jewelry, gold and silver watches, clocks,
plated-Ware, etc., eJc.-all gong on -cneap,
atfording fine opportunities for buying
| Christmas presents at low prices, MIR.
Jahnke desiring to confne his business to
| watch-repairing. See advertisement. o.
PHoToGRAPHs-M. j. POWERS, 804 Main
| street, west Of Monroe Park.-Here is an
| establishment OF almost rural location, with
| city reputation. Powers takes good por-
traits, and is popular artist. -.
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We yesterday became little too anxious,