The Hawaiian gazette., 1882-12-06

Pro Bono Publico.

The nearness of the holiday season is made pa
tent 10 the most casual observer that walks the
streets, by the gala appearance of the store win
doVrs which are now laden with the most tempting
articles to induce the patronage of the general
public. The GAZETTE advertisers have as a gen
ral rule already placed their stocks in detail be-
fore the public. through the columns Of the paper
and the greater number have also availed them
Lies of the opportunities offered in their various
business places TO put the shelves and in the
windows of their establishments, special lines of
holiday goods, both useful and ornamental, for
the inspection OF expected patrons, and TO assist
in solving the difficult question, what will buy
for PRESENT.
HOUSEKEEPING GOODS PLATED WARE AND CUTLERY.
Messrs. Dillingham; & Co., Castle & Cooke, and
Z. o. Hall Son present for inspection at their
places Of business beautiful lines of silver plated
ware, from the most celebrated eastern factories
imported expressly with a view 10 suit purchasers
who desire the latest designs and best goods at
lowest rates. These same fisms have also extern
sive ASSIGNMENTS of house-furnishing goods and
cutlery. Mr.. s. Mott on Fort Street, and Mr.. J.
Mott, on kaahumanu Street, are prepared to fur
nish all the necessary requisites in cooking and
kitchen utensils. from a full sized cooking range,
10 the most diminutive tea strainer and any spe-
calties which may not be found at either of these
establishments may be obtained by visit to Mr..
Z. Kistler's on Hotel Street.
DBY GOODS AND MILLINERY.
The old established firms Of j. T. wsterhouse.
and b. +. Ehlers Co., have each received per late
arrivals, full lines Of drtss goods which added TO
the usually full stock kept on hand offer to intend
ing purchers Of dress material, good assortment
from which to obtain suitable and sensible pres
ent for their sisters or their cousins or their
aunts." A large and varied assortment of shawls
laces, etc. etc. may also be found at either of the
above firms, and in fancy goods Messrs. Ehlers d
Co. already announce their " Christmas auction
salesn to take place on the evenings of the 18th
and sd insts. Mrs. w. II. Wilkinson offers to the
ladies, bargains in trimmed and untrimmed hats
and bonnets, ohIdrens clothing and ladies' linen
suits Mr.. Chas. Fishel and Mr.. A. NJ. Mellis dis
play on their counters clothing suitable for both
young and old. Of various qualities and varied
prices and besides have at the disposal of patrons
full lines of dress goods, laces etc, etc. In the
line of millinery goods, Mrs. Davis, at Mrs. Viii
henson s. Miss Enrich. at Mr.. Fishels and Miss
Sachs, at Mr.. Mellis' would undoubtedly be pleas
ed TO receive visits from fair customers desiring
ribbons, hats or bonnets, hairwork etc.
FURNITURE.
The California Furniture Co. Mr.. c. j. Williams,
j. II. Bruins ir, Hopp Il Co. or Geo. +. Wells are
able and willing 10 furnish articles in furniture,
including paror and bed room SETS sofas, lounges,
chairs writing desks, tables etc. The displays in the
spacious salesrooms Of the California Furniture
Co., or Of Mr.. Q. Z. Williams offer buyers an ex-
tensive assortment both Of style and manufacture
from which 10 choose, and if IT were but q baby
carriage that was desired, there is no doubt but
that our friend Wells or the junior representatives
Of the house of Williams would be pleased 10 fur
nish first class article at low rate, all for the
sake Of the baby.
late visit TO the Coast of Mr.. H. A. Parmalee
of HOLSTER and Co., have enabled that firm to
place byfore the public stock of fancy articles
selected especially for this Market and the beauty
and elegance Of the dressing cases. toilet sets, per-
fume bottles, combs, brushes, smokers articles,
ETC.. etc. displayed, both in their Nuuanu and
Fort Street stores speak well for his taste and |
Judgment. Mr.. I. G. Thrum at his Fort Street |
store has a splendid display of elegant bronzes, |
vases statunry, plaques etc. visit TO- and inspec
ton Of which, world well repay the lover of the
unique and aesthetic. Mr.. Thrum also displays /
un his shelves assortment of books, ranging |
from the musical melodies OF Mother Goose TO the /
more learned and prOsaic History of the Pyra- |
mids" Messrs. ]. NJ. Dat ir. a Co. on Merchant |
street did have a very tne assortment OF albums,
Christmas cards and novelties which will however,
have been greatly lessened by the time these lines
are read, the firms customers being early in the |
field and showing by their purchases that the gen
iaI Mort had succeeded in shifting the public
taste in his selections. Mr.. J. w. Robertson dis
PLAYS a large number of new books, elegantly |
bound, and on subjects which make them a valu-
able addition 10 any library also full line OF the
Latest and most fashionable styles of stationery.
Mr.. G. T. Wells has on exhibition at bis music
warerooms pianos. organs, melodions and other
musical instruments, besides an elegant assort-
rnent Of pictures, frames, vases, ETC., etc
cuRros AND OPTICAL GOODS.
Among the most useful men in this city, and one
who most pertnaciously strives to hide his BEAM
ING countenance from the public gaze, IS our old
friend from "Faderland," Mr.. A. Kraft, the only
i,sefulness Is most apparent TO those whose sight
has become affected, as, IN the appliances of his
trade he seems 10 be perfect master, ana rarely
fails TO suit customers desiring eyeglasses, spec
tacles or shooting-glasses. His stock Of optical
Goods being both large and carefully selected we
advise those who desire TO present the old folks"
or obtain for themselves Eyeglasses OF any de-
scriution. 10 give him call. Curios from many
foreirn countries South Sea islands etc, are also
co1ur5rise in the stock in trade of Mr. Kraft, and
he considers il pleasure to inform visitors regard
inc the peculiar characteristics of that portion of
his stock. Messrs. Halt Bros on Nuuanu Street
and ON Hotel Street also cfter TO the curio hun
ter a large stock TO choose from.
THE TEN CENT STORE.
One of the latest additions TO the business places
Of Honolulu, and which has already established
itself in public favor, is tie 10 cent store of Mr.
IL e. Bailey. This store is an ofishoot OF the head
establishment in Boston. Of which Mr.. Bailey's
brother Is the sole proprietor, and who invests
ver 81 100000 annually, in his various and extern
sive purchases In the establishment hero, the
articles that can be obtained for the sum Of ten
cents are too numerous and too varied to mention,
and as n new stock has Just been received, visit
will well be worth the time taken.
WATCHES, CLOCKS, 5EwELRr.
Asis usual the jewellers of the city have laid in
n complete assortment Of the most attractive styles
in charms, pins, earrings etc, and the factories
Of the most approved watch and clock companies
in the world are represented in the stocks on hand
Mr. NJ McInerney has just inyoiced a lot af watches
~ the American Watch Co. IN gold and silver
cases. and which are guaranteed by him as the :
Genuine article. A good watch Is most suitable
and elegant present for young OF old friend and,
We would be inclined to be anybody friend who
yTould present us with one OF the watches now on
view at McInemey's. Messrs. Broghe' spear,
o. have their usual large and well selected stock
Of ieSyelry and silver ware open to the inspection
~ custo,iiers and they as well as Messrs. Menner
q Co., are at no trouble to show Their good
MssSrs. d. w. Clark on Hotel Street, VIM. Turner
an King Street, and Thos Lindsay, on Nuuanu i
Street have all laid in extra supply of watches
and clocks of various styles and patterns and
amongst the stock of all, be must be indeed hard
CUSTOMER 10 please who cannot be regulated by
their time-pieces. r
MISCELLANEOUS.
In l,oots and Shoes customers will undoubtedly
snd ,,ood stocks to select from at either Mr.. NJ.
Mr. Frank Gertz's Nh. Oh. Cert s or
IN II A. Iynch's and It Is to b. hoped that they n
VII an of them be left bo0tless. Confectionery Is
- =. ~. gi,a,,a Of hons ETC. etc. bV Mr..