The daily dispatch. [volume] (Richmond [Va.]) 1850-1884, 1883-12-13

an Inspection OF their large assortment OF
fancy chairs, lounges, parlor. and cham
Der suits and the like-al most suitable
Tor holiday presents. There may be arti-
cles for presents more or less costly, more
palatable or more ephemeral; yet there
can be none more useful and generally
acceptable than substantial and ornamental
furniture. Purchasers can't be mistaken
on going to T.. Gathright q Sons at this
time.
JOHN VI. HIGGINS, 1910 Franklin street.
We're all drywith thinking ont.
We're all dry with drinking ont,
The piper kissed the fiddler's wife,
And can't sleep for thinking ont.
Well. here is the place to wet your whis-
ties, for the house is well supplied with
oil kinds Of aqua mirdbikS. You here lind
the raw material-the reverend and the
revered article-out OF which you may
concoct all kinds Of Christmas cheer. Mr..
Higgins is a councilman. a sta esman. and
a man distinguished for his thorough
knowledge and study OF the gas question;
yet he excels in branch more important
and more far-reaching than all Of these.
IT'S his thorough acquaintance with the
inner comforts OF life. His grocery estab-
lishment, at all times supplied with just
such essentials and rarities that most graf
ify the housewife, at this season especially
commends itself to every household. He
announces "Christmas cheer" and his
stock thereof certainly embraces nearly all
that 90 10 make the Preside cheerful. Just
sample his pure Rye, Magnolia, and Sweet
Rose whisbeys. his French and American
brandies, together with his other liquors,
and YOU will conclude that he il an excel
lent Judge Of what is good in that line. He
offers, moreover. choice groceries. nclud-
ing sugar-cured hams and many other
things that must needs gIace the larder at
Christmas.
LEVI HEATER. 307 Broad street.
Do YOU want something extra
Then run fast as Dexter
TO the store of Levi HeXer.
And when Won 20 next her
10 present il ambteXter,
Say, | bought ID of HeXter.
Yes, As the head OF this live dry-gOOds
house SAYS. d" do not wait until the last days
TO make vOur selections" but call at 800
east Broad street, and you Will be more
than gratiiied with the display OF holiday
goods. Oh. what an endless variety and
supply of iancy-bOrdered and silk hand
kcrchiefs. They seem to wave welcome
10 YOU from every quarter, and every ylsl-
tor is thus made an hOnored guest. Then
there are all kinds OF gloves misses kids
and iui+top kids for ladies, Children, and
gentlcmcn-togethe with all the novelties
in plush velvet aud leather satchelS and
bags. albums, tOilet-boXes, children's
crochet goods, and many other things too
numerous 10 mention.
Ask your neighbor has she been to Hex
ter's.
WEST. JOHNSTON a Co., Oh east Main
street. One OF the very pleasant features
OF Christmas l. the Inauguration IN recent
wears OF the interchange OF those charming
! little souvenirs Christmas cards. They can
De bought at ttiilmg expense, and sent 20
| our friends far and near. They are ~
| grateful as more costly present, in that
| they are expressions Of pleasant remem-
brance and seasonable greeting. The we'll
! known book-house OF West, Johnston n
Co. is making a speciality OF these little
mementos for the holidays, together with
one Of the largest stocks OF fancy goods
all being offered at low prices. Give them
la call.
OWENs y Minor, opposite the post-oihce
"Itr. ina can II be-
| Nature hath this decree:
Nothing poeIic in ibis world shall dwell
or that in all her works
something poetic turks,
| Even I'm cOlocvnth and calOmelF'
This firm can tell.
| II j. not all uncOmpOunded pills tha
i, 20 be found in the drugstore OF to-day
Owens AZ Minor are positive refutatiOn OF
such nm assertion. Enter their store, and
YOU will soon be more than gratilied Will
some very suitable present from their large
stock OF plush Odor-cases, cellulOid dress
ing-cases. plush wOrk-bOXes. plush yelye
whisk-holders. and the like. They request
YOU to call early.
BECKwITH d PARHAM, ll01 Main street
| Here are the worthy successors TO house
established in lSl4 Through prosperity
through days OF trial, and wars Of panic
and peace. the names OF Nash N Wood
! house and Of WOOdhOuSe x Parham were
| SYNONYMS for business integrity and enter
| prise. Under the last style and tirm-nalnt
| the house is keeping abreast OF this i've
age, md are active candidates for Christ
mas trade. You can have little or no trou'
bic in selecting q present from 4 Chrstm1s
card all the way up to the handsOmest lite
rary work, or from a pencil up to piano
or organ. There are pictures, pocket
books, pocket-kniyes, all kinds OF games
and great variety Of little articles suitable
for Christmas presents.
| FouRouREAN, PRICE. TEMPLE u Co..
| 429 east Broad aud 20G north Filth street
,TIs vain without Price 20 get dry-goods nice,
| Or wisdom outside Of the Temple;
! so joining If you can. these ;wo with rourqureAh
You've firm worthy example.
Ali ladies. YOU have here an establish
ment where fashion has IT, sway. Ant
what could recommend il more successfully
TO YOUR tastesf They are offering every
thing that heart could desire or money Buy
in the dry-goods line, and what is more
they are offering you in flaming announce
ments " Christmas Greetings" just ente
their large store, facing on two prin
cipal streets, Broad and Fnlh, an'
You will be- convinced at once ina
the business enterprise OF this hrn
has never been surpassed in this city
They have spared neither expense. taste
nor experience in perfecting the appoint
lments OF this establishment. The clerk
are the polilest. the system Of conductn!
business the smoothest, and their stock tn
most extensive that could be desired
while for this season they have inaugurateC
q feature OF special sales In black silks
And how cheap they are offering this pre-
cious fabric II affords fine Opp0rtunlt!
for those who wish especially 70 dellght th
female heart, for there is scarcely anythln!
so gratifying to the dear creatures as silk
and satins. But FOurqurean, Price, Tenn
pie 4 Co. are offering many other charm
| ing articles in the dry-goods line just suit
ed Tor Christmas presents. Their establish
ment j. we'll wort visiting.
+. &. SPENCE & SON. SOB Main street.
| There mo- other firm i'm all Of the town
on fairrr fame or higher renOwn
IN f,.hioning mans garments or fitting youth
Than me same spence son--weye looked a
and uOwn.
Yes. dear reader, here is time-honore'
firm that has stood in this city the lickl
blosf. Of fortunes storms for nigh ball
century. and come prosperity or adversely
they have. Ike the good knight de Bayard
dealt with their patrons sans peur 81 sun