The Valley Virginian. [volume] (Staunton, Va.) 1865-1895, 1882-12-21
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Christmas Gifts.
A GUIDE FOR PURCHASERS OF HOLIDAY GOODS

rect the christmas buyers to the stores men-
toned below. The stocks at these establish
menis will be found fresh and inviting, and
those who have not already laid In their sup
plies should make it point to go where they
are specially invited The liberal advertisers
are always the liberal dealers. They are men
of enterprise, who will secure the very latest
and best, and who are acquainted with the
wants of the people Among the most at
tractive houses in Stanton is the beautiful
store of
w. H. WELLER
next to the Opera House. A magnificent as
sortment of elegant laces and other rare goods
can now be seen at this handsome establish
ment which is filled with the choicest and
richest novelties in goods for ladies ware.
Laces as delicate aud fine as cobweb, Point
D'Aleucon lace handkerchefs, rare flchus,and
all styles and grades of the dainty fabrics are
displayed in the. richest ,profusion. Another
specially of Mr.. Weller is handsome silks and
dress goods of the most beautiful patterns.
His cloak department is daily thronged with
ladies admiring and purchasing the novelties
here to be found in fur and quilted lined
wraps, cloaks, circulars, SC, in all the latest
styles and shades Indeed, no place in the
Valley offers superior inducements to the
purchasers of holiday goods, and those who
want to buy present that will he appreciated
should remember Weller's
On the west side of the Opera House are the
spacious ware rooms in which an elegant selec
ton Of
KNABE PIANOS
can be found. These magnificent instruments
have world wide reputation, and wherever
known their value is recognized. We notice
that one of these elegant pianos has recently
been ordered for the White House at Wash
ington, and the royal palaces of Europe are
not considered complete without them. In
addition to magnificent new pianos, grand,
square and upright, Mr.. Bennett, the manager
OF the Staunton House has also several second
hand Instruments just from the factory, where
| they have been remOdeled and made almost IS
| good rs new, and quite as handsome as any.
| In the same room are Il number of the Smith
American. and Shoninger organs. the most
perfect reed organs made Nothing could be
more welcomed as christmas gift than one
of these handsome instruments. 1t will be 9
source of perpetual pleasure to the household
for years to come and will more than repay
annually the cost incurred in its purchase.
! CLARENCE sHUMATE
exhibits as handsome holiday goods as can be
found in the city. They comprise everything
to please the feminine fancy. and those who
want TO make glad the hearts Of mother, wife,
sister and sweetheart can certain ly be suited at
| Shumates.
l. Il. WITT & BRO
The old and well known dry goods house OF
| l. WITT d Bro, is displaying a splendid stock
of tiue dress goods, silks and general dry
goods, together with beautiful novelties which
they are Offering at bargains. The entire re-
naming stock of elegant goods is being rap
| idly reduced, tor the prices they are sold at
prove irresistible to experienced buyers who
know the value of quality. 1t would be i'm
possible to give a list of half the beautiful
goods to be found at Wits, but every lady
should go there and see for herself the mag
niGcent assortment of dry goods and fancy
goods, most of VIII ich are admirably adapted
Tor useful holiday presents.
F.M YOUNG
| exhibits handsome line of staple and fancy
goods, comprising many valuable articles
which would make appropriate christmas
presents, and could not fail to be acceptable
to ladies of taste and judgment. The best is
the cheapest is maxim with judiclous pur-
chasers, and it is always safe to spend your
money where you know that just what you
bargain for will be given. Ladies will find at
this store almost everything that they could
desire, and at prices, too, which will not make
christmas giving the expensive luxury it is
thought to be.
C. L. WELLER
next door to Young has his shelves ladened
with shoes, slippers, and goods in this line
generally, CT the very latest styles and best
manufacture Don't fail to remember this
place when looking around fol-; holiday gifts.
HAMAKER's ENTERPRISE
is one of the most elegant of Staunton's at
fractions 1t is credit not only to the taste
and enterprise of the energetic proprietor,
but also to the town, and is eminently deserv.
ing Of the splendid success it is achieving
Mr.. IFS holiday stock is simply superb, en-
braclng the rarest and most elegant of gifts
for all classes and conditions of society. In
silver ware the assortment is unique. Its
equal cannot be found outside of the large
cities. Everything is arranged in the most
tasteful order The store looks like fairy
castle. Beautiful jewelry sparkling diamonds,
elegant bronzes, clocks, watches and trinkets
of all designs and at all prices. Handsome
and deliberately carved silver services, eX.
quisite presents in gold and other precious
metals the richest and rarest of ornaments,
and an infinite variety of novelties compose q
part, and only part of this enticing array
IN addition, Mr.. H. is agent for the celebrated
Sohmer pianos and New England organs, in
struments without superiors, and recognized
as occupying the front rank. 1t is christmas
treat to visit this establishment.
TAYLoR's,
the old and popular confectionery and holiday
abiding place of Santa Claus, is more beautiful
than ever this year. Its stock is complete and
has been selected with that taste and judgment
icr which Taylor has become noted 1t en-
braces everything to please the fancy of the
children and set them wild with delight. Vast
colonies OF dolls of every size and style, from
a beautiful life size wax baby to the tiniest |
miniatures of humanity, all the animals tina.
came from the ark, and many more beside,and
tricks and toys without number and almost
without name. Besides there is fresh and
excellent stock of candies, cakes, nuts of all
kinds. confectioneries generally and fire works
OF the latest designs. Don't neglect to let
yollr children visit Taylor's this week.
r.. KRUGER,
next door to the marble yard, has his hand.
some and attractive store filled with the love-
lest of holiday goods. among which may be
found many novelties. In the jewelry line
MI. K. exhibits lovely assortment, and the
taste is fastidious indeed that cannot be graf
! lfied at this establishment.
MAI. NEWTON
always abreast of the times, is in the field this
season with stock which eclipses his former