The daily dispatch. [volume] (Richmond [Va.]) 1850-1884, 1878-12-13
CHRISTMAS---1S78.
, e,.Sce INTO THE EMPoRIUMs OF
FASHIONS, THE ECOMMIssARiEso or
LUXURY, AND THE REALMS
OF ST. NICHOLAS.
HOLIDAY PRESENTS.
a Few Hints about where TO MaHc
Purchases

,,roacbes. Yes. the brightest day IN the
roor ;s near at hand-that day which brings
;or 10 all classes and ages; the day when all
mt on their best dresses, assume their KIND
-. evore>sions. and demean themselves in
t,a;r most decorous and graceful manner.
The event which gives fame to the day ln-
sn;res GOOD feeling and friendly impulses IN
oro, tho r,,dcr minds, and turns even iol-
lty 70 virtue.
II is necessary, then, that all should pre-
mare for day so conspicuous for PEACE AND
GOOD WILL. The dresses, the gooa thihss,
and the comely decorations OF houses anu
ohovn all of churches. must ali be ready.
The Young must show of to the best ao'ah-
tore, the old must wear their most
cheerful graces to receive the nom
are which is paid to age in all good ana
refined communities on that bright DAY.
And unqueStonably there must be ample
means OF defence provided against the rear
YuI attack of the LORD OF MIsRULE and his
followers, reinforced by the terrible army
lot loose from the nursery. Oh! what is
canal to that general feStivity and good
heartedpess whose activity and excitement
for one day is so great that it puts a world
n perfect rest The close OF the DAYS
mannuyring and the days iousting OF the
mimic army which invades the social circle
is typical of the general result. The COM
hatants fall. as it were, upon the held-the
drums and trumpcfs are scattered, without
heaters and without blowers; the cavalry
horses are dismembered, often headless ana
tajless: the fearful machinery OF war ana
whole regiments of painted soldiers lie
r,rostrate and wrecked upon the field, be-
primed. stuck up with the sweet blood OF
the confectionery so abundantly sup
piled to reinforce and refresnen the
nroud soldiers in their terrific struggles.
IIsn't it terrific? we ask ma ana pal
And rs lies the grand army. so tired ana
conquered, is society after day OF un-
bounded jog and good feeling. 1t has It's
moral. Wcaried with happiness, we ask:
What is happiness? Who hath it: An. 1t
does not last; but let us nevertheless, when
we can, have it and make the most OF 1t,
and, with the poet Virgil, say Dum c'oa-
7ous rirunus "-while we live let us live.
And lust now Il word to you who in your
Younger days have ioyously participated IN
the pleasures of childhood-to you who can
sing OF
THE joys we have tasted
Do not lend your voices to the qucruious
complaints which are obtaining each year
against the evidences OF melrymaking on
Christmas, such rs horns and tire-crackers.
What would the day be without them? II
YOU cannot be young again and join with
the jewellers, at least be generous, ana
grant to them the like indulgence that was
shown you by your foreGathers on such oc-
casions. Yes, let all sour temperS be set
aside, and, rs we said above, "Oh, let us be
joyful"
So let us get ready. The Dispatch col
umns now speak with most oracular truth
fulness upon this interesting subject, and
we invite you to join us in our Journey
through the establishments which are
all ablazc with tinery, good things, and
comforts for Christmas.
LEVY BROTHERS., 1017 and 1919 Main
street Here we are in the Oldest as we'll as
one OF the finest Gry-goods establishments
in the whole South. The business was begun
by MIR. Abraham Levy, the grandfather ci
the present firm, in 1918, ut the old house on
Market bridge; and, passing down through
three generations in the conduct OF men
noted for strict adherence to business, con-
scicntious devotion to duty, and Straightfor'
ward dealings at all times, 1t has come to-
dav to be model business enterprise.
So, ladies. here we are at Levy Brothers
You can tell it without reading the sign,
Dy the hundreds Of eager eyes Of the I'm.
pecunious and visionary derouring throng
peering into the windows so resplendent
with gorgeous fabrics and curious nick
macs. Yes; Levy Brothers, with the rich
fabrics Of far-off landS-from Manchester
England and Paris to "Far Cathay 1.-THE
silks, the laces, the cloths, and the rich
shawis; the neat contriyances. the gloves,
the buckles, the bands, and belts; the hair
findings and all the Ingenious fastenings
and conAutements of the fair lady's gear.
Look about; you esnnot go amiss, notwith-
standing you must 20 a-miSs until you get
married. Which riddle please pardon.
II yog are not, indeed, rarely dastidious,
YOU can be suited 1t is the hey-tiay Of pur-
chaSerss evidently. We regret that we are
not 4 woman, the time is so captivating.
Go to Leyy''s and alleviate all lonsings and
sighs for falr styles and enchanting fabrics.
4. SAKs Is Co, 10t3 Main street.-And
while ladies are stopping and enjoying
themselves sightseeing at Leyy's, gentle
men, let us step into Seks's and dyke our
selves at his Emporium OF Fashion. Here
we find everything that a young laan, an
,o!d man. or boy may detire in the sTay OF
wearing apparel, ald the manner in which
TeH are waited upaa surpasses anything We
hSVe ever seen in alelitenesE and accoMno.
dati9,; and even in the case OF fastidieus
Sop, SHOULD the 0tata' clerks fail to please,
Se ,iyat venture TO :ssseyersse that IN the
person OF the quiet, affables and skilfG
msaager, Mr.. Cans. he will tSod silenear
for all objections. This gentleman posi-
sesSes the art OF serving BE eSdeayors TO!
please without venturing the slightest re-
marx that would question your taste or
prediction. AS for the varied stock OF
beautiful dress goods, underwear, dressing
robes, and clothing OF all descriptions, it is
simply immense, but what astoands NC most.
as the low fgues at which his goods are
offered. Give Saks a CALL,
ELLYsoH e. YAScEY formerly j. L. Ely
s6I}, 1lI2 Main street, have an increased
STOCK Of Christmas presents and holiday
reading. They baYe standard books, games,
%ork-boxes, writing-Gesks, Japanese ware, /
dressing.cases, glove. and handkerchief
boxes. albums, a great variety OF handsome
ana hEe|y-illustrated books for presents,
uallan pictures, cbromos, picture.frames,
Sflting materials, and vast variety OF chill
aEen's books. Their edition OF popular
poets at 81 Is very entieing. The assortment
oi nnely-boupd siandarG works for presents