Daily Republican., 1879-12-11
A CHRISTMAS ESVARLksHMEy Eyr.
"A visit To the Store OF James II
Webb-A Beautiful Sight Ia sad-
some Presentsi at Wondd de rfnI1y
Low Prices.

some Presents! at Wondd erfnI7y
Low Prices.
Pictures eand books everywhere |,
Great piles of boudolr as well as count.
ing Office stationery; and masses of the
most beautiful collections Of miscsla-
neous goods ever on exhibition in our
city ALI these are arranged in such
systematic confusion that the result to
the eye is most pleasing. This is at
the book and stationary store of Della
aware, kept by Messrs. James & Webb,
No. 22l Market street. A mere glance
in the window of this large establish
ment reveals all this, and more. The
walls and chandeliers tapestried with
evergreen; the pleasing faces of the
ladies' fitting to and fro; and crowds
OF purchasers constantly coming and
going cannot but impress one with
the feeling that the holidays are really
upon us.
In view of this auspicious event tho
firm has made every effort to meet
the demand which the approach OF
Christmas necessarily makes. The
stock is varied and of the very best
and COMPRISES for completeness, one
equal to the largest in the city of Phil
adelphia. The show windows are evi-
dencss Of this fact. Here are piled the
choicest specimens of the Photographic
art, the most unique patterns of parlor
and table ornaments, the most beauti-
ful OF artistically executed engravings
and the most complete selections of
toilet and bordering appointments ever
exhibited in this city. But all these
together with the varied bric.a-b brac
such as as paper weights, figures of birds
and animals and the like give but
faint idea of what one can see in the
interior.
Upon entering, for everybody is vel
come to pass through whether they
purchase or not, you are permitted to
wander at your own sweet will, and
naturally your attention is drawn to
the artistic manner in which every
thing is placed. Large cards hung here
and there indicate that the larger por-
ton OF the stock is down stairs; and to
the lower regions you are accordingly
invited. On going down a carpetted
pair OF stairs, you are, upon reaching
the foot, perfectly dazzled. The bril-
liant gas jets burning in mid day, the
rich profusion of eolors, the sweet notes
of music softly stealing from some un-
seen quarter, the continuous hum of
murmering voices, and the mellow re-
Election from gorgeously arranged ia
bles create an impression at once pleas
ing and attractive.
The room is large, extending Iearly
ths length of tae store room above.
Along one side is isranged a striking com.
bination of velvet and silk Photographic
fra mes of all shades of color. Along
the sides are tables loaded down with
holiday goods purchasable at astonish-
ingly low prices. Along the centre is
another table upon which is displayed
an extraordinary selection of bibles and
hymn books, in which particular the
firm defy competition. They make
a speciality Of this department, and
assures the people to profit by it. They
have also secured for our reading public
q Large assortment of the poets hand.
somely printed, illustrated and well
bouua which are sold at dollar each.
Besides books there are albums,
Iny@ull4 games, paintings, satchels, in
fact everything that the most esthetic
taste could desire, and all are sold at a
discount. There is no excuse for our
people. Taay Can obtain suitable pres
9nts ana plenty Of them at rates never
brtorA offered in our city. The firm
invites the public to visit this
establishment, and to this invitation
We Implement the assertion that they
will see sight for varied beauty long to
be remembered.