The daily dispatch. [volume] (Richmond [Va.]) 1850-1884, 1877-12-18
Christmas Goods.

Christmas Goods.
The linc weather is 4 great blessing for
the dear ladies and the happy children, who
are as sharp and yigilant as little lynXes in
looking about to see what is new and GU
rious. Surely they will not be satisfied un-
lc,s there be not only libcraity but inge-
NOUS variety in the gifts OF st. Nicholas.
This is the season not only OF kindness and
peaSantry. but it is, save years that arc eN-
ce3tional. a season OF gcntleness and Seren-
i;y. In a long experience the years have
been cheerful and kind till past the Christ
mas season. 1t Is in January that the bat
lie OF the elements begin and winter is tho
roughly out OF temper, shaking his icicles
\, Us and bowling about with his ferocious
winds and crisp SHOWS. Christmas has,
with few exceptions, been time of re-
ioicing apparently with all men and all
nature. We invite the public attention to
further notices Of Christmas goods.
THALniMEE BROTHERS, Col Broad street.
Holiday and Christmas presents going of
lively and chcaply. Thalhimer'S is one Of
those concerns where there are compreheR-
siyc supplies and extensive varieties. He
oilers notions and fancy goods. Notions
that are more practical than notional, aud
fancy goods that are more gorgeous than
flpcv could have dreamed them to be.
What of those fine dress goods Of dyes that
surpass those OF old Tyre, and Of those ker-
chiefs and scarfs, and gloves, and the hosie-
rv-such as Jackets, socks. underwear. the
comforts. scarfS, hoods, clouds, nubiaS, and
scafoams, which, empowering the fair, seem
10 deck them in ascension robes that give to
lovers the apprehension Of their approaching
Qualification. Those lovers always think
them fit for heaven. but never desire to part
with them: a necessity, should the darlings
20 where their admirers cannot. But the
ltlemcn's wear is so useful and various
That We must beg gentlemen to call and
suit themselves. The visitor to the store
viii probably think the name OF the pro-
prietor is appropriate: Translated, it is
"roserale." and the store is so bright and
Norid in its gay colorS.
WALTER d. BLAIR & Co., 903 Main street,
offer at low prices their superb stocks for
Christmas times. Their BotaVia Arrack is
arare and "stngetical" seasoner OF brewed
drinks. It is to such drinks what To
ba>co" is to the condiments OF the feast.
Then there are the brapdes and wines, and
whskeys and runs, etc. Especially to
whiskcy-drinkcrs are commended the Glen
wood premium and the i Select. The last
named is supposed TO be 80 called rs bees
@rc attracted by its fragrance. The. name
II Blair brings up to the mind OF a man
ons familiar with Richmond so much in
th" way OF geniality, hospitality, and the
prlncciy aS well as the grateful in good life,
that Blair's dlspcnsary Of so much solace
! an attraction 10 them all. The old but
return to their first love III going tbiiher,
while these Of a younger date can but find
the best OF reasons for repeating their visit
yitcr gong once. Colonel Blair forgetS not
The ladies. He has the fruits and the sea-
>onings indispensable ior first-class fes-
.yity, and the ladies know how fresh and
pure they are.
T. Il. PRICE & Co., 1l01 Main street, cor
aer OF Main and Eleventh streets. Now,
1ere is the place where the fair can robe
themselves in fabrics whose textures and
nues are worthy Of them; and what are
hey but terrestrial angels? 1t is this time
lonored dry-goods establishment which we
Ook upon rs a sort OF sanctifed establish
ment; for it has been so many, many years
Employed in enveloping the fairest and most
yirtuous Of their sex in loveliest robes.
The honored occupation descended from
,lre to son; and still the gentle fair wend
heir way to the fashionable mecca and there
;ancw their admirable exterior and the
in TO think Of. Prices has not only not lost
my OF its prestige, but il has increased its
i0puiarity and the comprehensive variety
nd excellence of its stocks. The ladies
ind at this season this truth patent to their
right eyes. &.
\. B.-Dear ladies, the honorable sales
zen announce their "grand cloSing-out
4e," and it would be to every one who
'siI> 10 attend sad reelection in after times
lat She failed TO do so.
k0HLEn & Co., 71j Broad street. Holi-
.ay presents, gold and silver watches, DC.
a0h!er &; Co. have fortified themselves.
A They are ready for the "silver lunatics :"
aad gold-worshippers." Gold chains and
%ari-pln>, and studs and buttons, and
bracelets and necklaces. Then there are
! aineos, aud amethysts, and iewellcd work
1 'eneralIy; also, ''sterling" gold, silver,
4 md steel spcctacles. So the partisans Of
! lie metals can get those which suit them
'tst. Kohler IL Co. have piated-ware also.
These worthy gentlemen present TO the
] anciiul followers Of the season enough to
4 cratiiy their tastes and enable them TO pay
'1eir proper deyotions to the objects Of their
4 tIecm.
COURTNEY Il POWELL, Broad between
Fourth and Fifth streets.-You see they
4 saSe moved. They have gone higher up !;
I alt still on Broad street. 1t is q broad
] Iou>e; its length is also admirable. 1t is 9
4 ourtcous house, and gratities the ladies In
.aeir refined tastes and ingenious fancies.
4 MS for introduction. Now the gentlemen
A themselves say they have I" presents that are
! s>tiul-presents that are pretty-presents
Ia. are cheap "-and this IS exceedingly
4 49dest. One would think them young con-
Z 'rfls: hardly out of the she'll! Where
4 their invaluable" their "admffa-
9 Ae,' and their :" cheap as dirt?,' They are
4 aN only modest, but meritorious and honest
a tenllemen. They have superb stocks and
d E'Ising statesmen. Ladies, see their adyer-
4 N'hents. They ure but a modest state
a atht OF their house. They might afford to
q .1pand their notices immensely, and even
zen not exceed the real merits Of their
q @use and stock, and not In the slightest de-
Il l'ee impair the interests OF the Dispatch.
y 1ut let us cherish modest merit and nourish
paesly. II is on the decrease, we fear. !
n LOOK at the ladies' skirts lat Courtney q
n 9Wtll's, we mean1 and sllayyis aud clOakS,