Vermont watchman and State journal. [volume] (Montpelier, Vt.) 1836-1883, 1880-12-22
WafrhIman & gunrnaL.
WEDNESDAY, DECEMBER %, 1880.
Christmas Wares.

santa Claus commercial travellers have evil
IDENTIFY been busy in this community. Indeed many
of our shopkeepers give evidence in the profu-
sion and quality of the exposed for sale
In their windows and on their counters, Of
having received a call from the head Of the
house" himself, and of having been delegated by
the venerable gift-disributor to represent him in
this locality. The immense increase of his traf-
fc in these latter-day Christmas observances would
seem TO render necessary the authorization Of
legates clothed with all the essential powers OF
st. Nicholas himself. Conspicuous among these
deputized representatives of the patron saint of
Christmas holidays at the capital, is
TRUMAN c. PHINNEY.
Standard works in fiction, history and bio
graphy, gift books in great variety, and splen-
did line of juvenile publications suited to all ages
and conditions of baby, child, boy and grlhood,
are here for sale. Bibles and prayer-books in
elegant bindings, as well as inexpensive styles,
fttingly complete his stock in this line of stan
dard gift goods II your taste runs to pictures
you will find at low prices albertypes, those
successful rivals of fine engravings sustain
ing to the latter substantially the relation Of a
chrome to a painting; panel pictures in rich
variety of size, STYLE subject and price, with ele.
Phnney's taste is unrivaled, and Santa Claus
evinced his good Judgment of men in delegatng
to him this important department Of the holiday
trade Box stationery, albums, games and Christ
mas cards, handsome toys, pocketbooks, fancy
ink stands and bronze statuettes, are few among
long list of rich and beautiful articles
DENIsoN DEWEY
has student and extension lamps, crumb and
child's trays casters, table cutlery, plain and
plated, and many substantial and useful II not
exceedingly ornamental articles. These always
make acceptable Christmas presents
j. c. EMERY
Is St Nicks vicegerent in central Vermont in ar
tices of the ceramic art as well as in long line
Of kindred merchandise His store is a museum
Of beautiful articles for household use. Student
and Faience library and hall lamps, extension
chandeliers in ebony and gold and French bronze
will make a household cheerful through the long
winter evenings. Bohemian cracker glassware,
novelty in this beautiful class of goods, in
celery glasses, vases, inger-bowls and spoon
holders, plain and decorated will attract seekers
for tasteful varieties most fascinating class of
merchandise is the assortment Of maiolica
in sardine boxes, cheese plates, buffers, fruit
Grated dinner and tea sets in the new ivory and
gray ware the Wedgewood and the China ware
in cake shells, tea SETS ETC. the tasteful and very
useful decorated tiles for tea stands, and hun
bred other articles useful and ornamental. In
another department Mr.. Emery will show his
visitors elegant Smyrna and Kurrachee rugs that
will force trade if tapestry instead Of pottery
is the object of search. If any obdurate mortal
has made up his mind to buy no Christmas pres
ents, he is cautioned to keep away from Emery's.
CHARLES A. BEST,
miliner in Holmes building, holds out induce
ments to buyers of articles dear to the feminine
heart of young mdde-aged Hoods, knit
goods. ruchngs, collars and cuffs, and silk hand
or neckerchiefs for ladies or gentlemen, make de-
sirabe presents, and Mr.. Best will show good
assortment of these attractive articles.
W. f. ADAMS,
clothing merchant, has spacious store wei
stocked with articles that relate principally TO
the external comfort and decoration of the sterner
sex. The lady desiring to gladden. the heart of
her liege lord will surely not pass Mr.. Adams by,
nor should the liege lord be unmindful of the
fact that Mr.. Adams has extensive stock Of
stylish and valuable furs for ladies, misses and
children. Lorne, Derby and Bernhard hats in
seal skin, muffs and boas in otter, mink, and
American sable, and, for misses and children, in
imitation seal, coney and Persian lamb with caps
to match make an ample variety in price as well
as quality from which to select Christmas pres.
emit which Vermont winter renders peculiarly
desirable. For gentlemen there are fur coats,
caps, and mittens, beautiful silk kerchiefs for
neck and hand, and great variety OF other
af,,I, T..
OF which Mr.. Adams has earned an enviable repu-
tation for taste and good judgment. An elegant
carriage afghan, which has been greatly admired,
will not be likely to hang in his store throughout
the holiday season.
G. II, CROSS Il SONS.
An old Christmas poem relates how The night
before Christmas " once a time, the children
having hung their stockings by the chimney
with care, in hopes that St. Nicholas soon would
be there" were snugly tucked away in their
beds, snoozing the night hours away, "while
visions of sugar pums danced in their heads"
II confectioners in the oden days made half as
tempting a display of sugar plums," as do
Cross & Son to-day, the lively capers the sweet
meats cut with the fancies of the youngsters is
easily explained. Their stock of candies all OF
their own manufacture, is in great variety Their
display is exceedingly attractive. even to Child
rem of larger growth" In all the essential quail
tiles of frst-class confectionery this firm is
tainly unrivalled by the best metropolitan manu-
facturers. We give gratutous hint to buyers
unfamiliar with the choice varieties The very
names have delicious sound family suggestive
OF the dainty delicacy of these sugary wares.
Among the finer varieties are walnut creams,
fruit creams, chocolate bon bons cocoanut bon
bons, barley cocoanut and chocolate pound cake.
Assorted creams, caromels of all kinds and
marsh mallows are among the toothsome tdbts
that give beholders watery paates and draw at
sight upon their stock Of loose change Glazed