The daily dispatch. [volume] (Richmond [Va.]) 1850-1884, 1883-12-16
PRESENTS.
ATTRACTIONS ABSORBING ALL
ATTENTION.
WHERE TO FIND THEM.
More MoralizinR, Much Mention. Magnifl-
cent OBSERVATION-DISCLOSURES of Nor.
ceaux; and Men, Marons, aud
Misses Man9uvrinG in
Many Marts.
Another Considerable Christmas Chapter.

The Joyous festival OF Christmas is fast
approaching, and that happy and heartfelt
piety which It's contemplation should in.
spire in most men is increasing Is the
hours speed on. Though the impressions
Ii makes upon the different stages Of life
are very dissimilar, all should hail the
occasion with delight-the very old and
the very young, the middle-aged and the
young adult. Yet IL is debatabLe ques-
ton which OF them all are most happy at
this time. We rather incline TO the belief
that the last mentioned make the most OF
it-those young, full-grown persons who
love themselves better than all other people
in the world SdUc one.
But we wish to disclaim and expressly exclude
Fashions latter.day saint-thc disgusting Young
dude.
The youth, to whom we give The palm
for enjoyment at this time. know just how
to SHINE. Their brightness reflects rs
much their own cOEceits n anything else.
They, however, throw forth an illumina-
tion which is so delightfully."- complaisant
that we all enjoy it. That person is cross
indeed who does not esteem their good
nature. They may show some selishness.
tits true, but then they beam so with good
feeling and cheerfulness. 1t is the hey-day
OF life. At no one time is man more happy
He is never more generous. nor, aS a rnle,
has less occasion to be so: he never loves
harder or hates less. He is indeed mar.
vellous proper. especially in his own esti.
nation. So with sam. Weller. Away
With melancholy, as the little boy said ven
his school-mistress died" And let us join
the happy company OF the young adult.
We repeat, the day is near. Christmas
goods are going. We renew our sketch Of
them, and invite your careful considera
ton. We are saving some OF the best ioi
the last.
sentations,
(Sad to myself. said H.
I'll not deal in puils or mental reservation,
(Said 10 myself, SAID H.
4 plhlanthropic zeal took possession Of me.
Aud made big VOW 10 see all / could see,
And will. pom my soul, tell IL most faithfully.
lSatd 10 myself, said H.
L. =. TAYLOR, 1011 east Main street
Here we have a fitting beginning for thi
chapter This great china store i wei
calculated 10 delight the heart OF the Christ
mas buyer. The only trouble j., one j.
confused with the magnificent and eXten
sive stock spread out in I'LL it, CHARMING
attractiveness. An the varieties OF reGne'
taste may be readily satisfied The sedatc
the pronounced, the aesthetic, and the ec
centric can all lind beautiful articles il
china. glass. and the like, Just suited I,
their liking. There is no difficulty in find
| ing what one wants, but 10 acconmOdat
ones purse TO all one would like TO hay,
| is the bother.
You will have to travel far to find
more complete establishment OF the kline
than TaylOr'S. He has received lot o
bridal and Christmas presents which ar
attracting especial attention. There ar
blsque figures, artistic vases. FrencI
bronzes. fine clocks, brass fire-Sets, coal
hOdS. and vases, and in fact all the novel
ties OF the season.
CARD0zo. ALsOP, MOsBY n Co.. 1905 Mai
street. Here is great Main-street dry
goods house which claims at all times tn
attention OF those desiring articles in tina
line. But above all does it demand Won
consideration at this season. They hay
list received their complete stock Of Dir
| goods. and, with pride and great conf
dence. invite an inspection OF the ,amt
All, what an endless variety OF new an
desirable styles may be found in thci
dress-goods and silk departments, in
GLIDING beautiful assortment OF nON
elites in brocade silks and velvet
in Ottoman effects. Their cloak d,
pertinent is unusually attractive. wit
handsome sealskins, Russian and silk eli
culars, plush garments, and Jersey jacket
all being offered at lower prices than usua
While you are visiting this handsome stoI
notice, among other things, their gentle
mems furnishing department and passeT
ger elevator. and YOU will be struck wit
the completeness Of the establishment.
a substantial evidence OF friendly appreci.
ton /. sought, Cardozo, AlsOp, Mosby
Co.'s is the place 10 find il.
JOSEPH NJ. BLAIR, 500 Main stree
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Here's your golden opportunity,
| For Christmas with immunity,
So away with all tlmldity.
| And help yourself with avidfy.
| You will be almost electrified:
Your wants full well will be supplied