The Cambria freeman. [volume] (Ebensburg, Pa.) 1867-1938, 1879-12-19
PREPARATIONS FOR CHRISTMAS.


IHILA DETFl5TA. Dec. l5 1879.
The excitement Of getting ready for the Holiday
Festivities makes this usually quiet city seem 10
have caught the spirit of rushing ami pushing
New YORK. Market and Chestnut streets have
from - O'Clock each morning until in the after
noon regular stream OF ladies passing up and
down. Attic Grand Depot the stocks i'm the var
foUs departments have been repleuished for the
Holidays and special departments, devoted en-
trely to articles appropriate Tor 2Iits and the
son S requirements. have been organized and open
ed, and uO~ this immense establishment has the
appearance OF some renowned exposition, aud in
reality is looked upon and visited a. something
beyond and above the average store. From morn
ing until might the cCntro passages are absolutely
surrounded by buyers. The usual number OF EN-
ploycos has been increased 10 1000 and more viii
swell the rank next week and week after
GuU ask which departments are the most attrac-
tive? An You know that almost every j-nsyin-
able article for domestic purposes, household decor
.L.oH'' letS1tl t,.i..vTI ana 'IoIhHlt!lt San lc
fouuU in the Grand Depot. and now. with the sddi
tion of immense extra stocks and Christmas novel
ties, the elect Of the entire interior cannot vel oc
imaE iued. To one even, VINO daily visits the eS-
tablishmcut. the developments arc startling and
remind you Of the days Of magic when, by he aid
Of unseen powers, wonderful palaces Surin. into
existence in = single night.
There is need for attention 10 he called 70 the
various wcllkuown departments. the costumes,
ciuaks shawls. or even dress fabrics except to suy
wonderfully beautiful and complete, and that in
cheap and expensive black materials the Grand
iishnents in New York. in variety. quality aud
price; indeed, better article IN black can be
bought here for less money than almost anywhere
else. In coors. too Suitable fabrics for pres
ents in all kinds standard gnd fancy goods and
really. II far better TO Invest the money in
tended tor Christmas present Tor a servant q
dependant In good substs utial dress than 10
throw il away for a trivial. useless gov -gaw.
The mere suggestion Of " scrs toy gallery
sets the children fever Of delight. and if YOU
there yuu will feel ltt:ie inclined in that way
yoursclf-thst Is ii all memory OF your childhood
II not dead YOUR heart for the stock Of TOYS j.
most varied and complete and comprises every
thing for the amusement of children in articles OF
home manufacture and imported novelties.
As you come down from the toy gallery and pass
down yCur right you ind yourself in the midst
OF n most imE:r display OF fancy goods, toilet
and parloT ornaments. inkstancs and orna mental
gems in all manner Of designs and odd cOnceits
Tho stationery counter. too. is filled with choice
and useful articles for presents and aS FOR books
there NAV b. found sets and single volumes siits-
bic for mature minds and thousand and one books
attractive forms for the youthful eye, as we'll as
being hlled With amusing aud instructive matter
for The mind.
The leather and prrfumery departments. too
seem specially attractive. and thc round COuuJ
which IS devoted 10 fancy work materials and ar
tstic novelties in patterns and designs is IN reality
the centre Of attraction to fancy work lovers. Still
Wondert for nothing 50 gives finish 90 ths toile
as handsome lace.
Did yor ever hear OF 5000 worth Of handker
chiefs being sold in one DAY Well. You would
not be surprised At such figure Il you III
ru~r for hand dkCrchiefs a the Grand Depot Liner
in dozens aHd silks in sets sell by the thousands
and are really beautiful presents f1T men, yFome1
and children.
The departments of silver. china and glasswar
are fUll OF most beautiful and artistic. q well
useful articles, and should be Visited by u VIII
come 70 the Grand Depot. NJ. J.. J..