The daily dispatch. [volume] (Richmond [Va.]) 1850-1884, 1882-12-17
PRESENTS.
iIL-ABsoaBING ARTICLES OF ATTRACTION
New Novelties Net TIL NsN Nssteed, NJ Dis.
played In Some Enserpsisiaz Houses
Preparations fee Christmas
Grswina Llvety.


As we predicted, tae weather has I'm.
proved and become Hore seasonable. The
cool, brxcang atmosphere adds zest to tho
interest Of shopping. The increased In
clinaticn for acti<lty impaired to pnr>
ehasers has given additional impulse to oul
merchants and their enterprisiny clerks
All seem to realize that they can now real
their harvest; that now "is the acceptable
time,' wherein they can mos: readily
prove their abilities and increase their inn
porfance in the acquisition Of worldly
goods. Thus the incentive TO action Il
given 70 all. Philanthropy Il afforded un'
usual opportunities. The work of making
Others hapE Is given an additional zest b,
the buoyant breezes that lend strength te
old age and additional fervor to youth
The season Is indeed propitious, for
$50 gracious and so haiiowcd Is the time"
Thus with the natural impetus afforded,
and the facilities offered by the ingenious
traffic OF the age, all can In way commen'
suratc with their means make suitable
and ample preparation for the festive day
All should hail the occasion with delight
the very old and the very young the mid
dle-aged and the young adult. We have
doubted sometimes which Of them al was
most happy at this season. We rather
think the young, fulLgrOwn persons make
the most OF it-those who love themselves
better than all other people In the world
except one. Their brightness reflects as
much their own conceits a. ANYTHING else
They, however. throw forth an illu'
mination which Is so delightfully."-
romplaisant that all enjoy it. The
person is cross, indeed, who does not
esteem their genial nature. They nay
show some selishness, but they beam SO
with good feeling and cheeriuness. 1t is
the heyday OF life. At no time Is man
more happy-he never loves harder and
hates less. He is, indeed, marvellously
proper, especially in his own estimation.
So clear the track for this happy company.
But the day Of Christmas draws near,
and we must hasten to give you careful
result Of our inspection.
CHRISTIAN a. WHITE. Si4 EAST MAIN
STREET.-As their name are synonyms Of
purity, so have their dealings amongst
men I'm this city proven these gentlemen to
be beyond reproach. Their custom Is to
at all times keep abreast with the age; to
stock their establishment with every es-
sential to the housekeeper's larder or the
epicure's taste. The most improved con
diments in beautiful and tempting passages
are found side by side with the original.
unadulterated, and incompatible Virginia
ham. They have homemade mince-meat
(which we detest, yet others adore), home
made pickles and preserves. fancy crackers,
English plum-pudding superb"(, In
dia-riyer (Florida) oranges, Malaga grapes,
cordials, cheese, potted goods, California
canned goods, sherries and cooking wines,
and other wines, together with everything
to first-class grocery.
What will make man so self-satisfied as
a full supply Of all those articles'which are
to please the palate and assuage
the cravings Of appetiteS Every one can
he satisfied In this regard by making Sc
lection at Christian & Whites. Their
display for Christmas cheer Is all
that can be desired, aud, in fact, your hoi-
day preparation will not be complete I'M
less you give them call IL a present for
a friend ~ desired, nowhere can you OBJ
tain articles more acceptable than at their
store. Give them a call and be happy.
LEVY, DAVIS & DRAKE Successors TO
LEVY BROTHERs), 1917 AND 1919 MAIN
STREyT.-Here, dear reader, we have
an ancient, honorable, and enter
prisipg establishment under new
name, which Is Offering goods espe-
cially adapted to the holidays. The
great house Of Levy Brothers, with its end
less supplies OF dry goods and notions, is
frseh I'm the memory OF all who are familiar
with Richmond and its history. The new
firm contains "a chip OF the old
block" infused with youth and capital.
They enjoy the experience Of years, with
lust sufficiency OF the go-a-head spirit OF
the times and ability to cope Herewith to
ensure success. Visit their paatial estab-
!ishment, with its various and varied de-
partments, and you cannot fail to be suited
In their line Of goods. They advertise
" elegant goods for holiday presents In all
our departments" There is nothing strain
ed or s,lperlatiye In this announcement,
for I'm addition to the beautiful display OF Ii
dies dress goods. you will find an abund-
ance of TOYS, dolls, books, desks, albums.
glove and andkerchief-boxes, games,
elegant cloaks, dolmans, sacques, jackets,
and ulsters, blankets, quilts, comiortables.
napkins, towels, tablc-cloths, doIies. and
tray-cloths, handkerchiefs, neckwear.
stockings, and gloves, rugs, carpets, oil
cloths, mats, ottomans and hassOcks. Jew
.elry, soaps, toilet-waters and handkerchief
extracts, window-shades, curtains, poles,
'cornices, lambrequins, papers and cnve-
lopes, and cards and envelopes in boxes,
fur carriage and sleigh-robcs, carriage
and horse-blankets, together with full
assortment Of gentlemen's furnishing
goods. Goto Levy, Davis e. brakes by all
means, II you wish to top off your Christ
mas preparations in proper style.
J.. A. GMGG, PAGES BLOCK, MAIN AND
EianrH STREETs.-This enterprising gen.
tleman, who knows well how to put his
best foot foremost, has lately moved to the
cornerstone OF Mr.. PAGES new and elegant
building. The move to this eligible and
attractive store Is but In keeping with the
well-known and sufficiently -attested sagaci-
ty OF Mr.. Grigg In his peculiar calling,
which j. the underpinning or foundation
of life.
He has fashionable boots and shoes al.
together seasonable. No lady or gentle
man shoNld just now be indiferently shod
and what on earth can make fine dress
or well-6tting suit presentablc unless the
feet are we'll fitted with handsomely-m
shoes or tsotsf Why, nothing. Grigg IL
one OF the most experienced OF traders, and
his skill is such that all have faith in h.m.
The first lock You have Of any one on meet
ING Is at the face, and next at the foot. II
both are pleading, the first impression "a
good, and thst Is O great point gained.
The face you can make yourself, the shoe
maker makes the foot. A word to the wise
Is enough. GHgg viii Improve your un-
acknowledgements your underpinning.
COHEN BROTHEIts CORNHl EOrpJff Avn