Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1885-12-16
CHRISTMAS GOODS.

CHRISTMAS GOODS.
Christmas is gradually drawing on, and
already purchasers are buying many ar,i-
cles in order to escape the hurry and ex-
element which generally characterize the
two or three days preceding this almost
universal festival Below will be found
list of those who have laid in stocks suit
able for the season, and persons patronizing
them will doubtless be well satisfied with
whatever they may invest in:
T. II. Miller & Co. have full stock of
French china and glassware, together with
attractive move, ties in foreign fancy goods.
J.R Chapman, c. N. Adams, c. e. Berry
and 4. 3. Slsymaker offer great variety
Of useful articles for mems wear, including
ties and scarfs in almost every conceivable
shape and color, and children's toys IN
endless variety.
James F. Carln s; Sons, J. I. Creighton
& Son, B. F. Peake, Is. W. Nails and }. w.
Peake display all kinds Of nickel ami silver
plated ware, ivory handled cutlery, skates,
firearms and household articles o! every de-
scrlption.
Henry Brengle, NJ. Bossart and J. G.
Cockey & Bro have large and complete
assortIntnts OF cakes, candies and fruits OF
the finest and freshest quality, and toys OF
all kinds for ih- children.
Henry Wiiit's and George Dniev & Co.'s
stocks Of holiday presents coz prise watches,
iewelry, gold auu silver ware, clocks, fancy
goods, &C. g.
Summers & Allen, J. d. H. Lunt, L. Sta
bier & Co.. Wuiield and Hall, 4. A. War
field, w. F. Creighton & Co., s. Fl. Lunt
and E. S. Leadbaater & Bro. in addition to
what is usually found in first class drug
stores, display great variety Of toilet ar.
ticies, bisque figures &C., Sc. 1.-THE last men.
toned firm Offering sewing machines as APP
propriate presents for the Holidays
Geo f Fteuch's has long been recognized
as headquarters for those seeking Christmas
presents His counters show a handsome
assortment Of useful articles, unique in de-
sign and beautiful in finish, such as cards
and art prints, gift books for the season and
games of every description for the little
folks
G. VIM. Ramsay, Geo. Mckinney & Son,
aud J. G. Milburn offer large assortments OF
fine groceries, nuts, raisins, and fruits, and
everything necessary for q, wellstocked
pautry-the latter firm having selected
stock OF the best old brandies, WHISTLES and
wines.
Pretzfelder s. Co., aud Donnelly, Purcell
j. Co., call attention 10 carefully SeiecIeu
stocks of dry goods. notions, kid gloves,
wraps and gentlemens furnishing goods, in
short everything usually found in well sp.
pointed dry goods stores.
The line of pure old brandies. WHISTLES
and all kinds of spirituous and malt liquors,
together with fiue and staple groceries, in the
well known establishm ents of Charles King,
Harlow Bros, j. Broders & Co., Bayne Il
Bro. and w. 4. johnson s. Co., is full and
complete.
l. Eichberg & Co.. and J. f. Tackett are
daily making new and seasonabe additions
to their already large stock of dress goods,
rugs, carpets, ipgarie gloves, &C., &C., from
which useful holiday presents can be &C.
lected.
Il. Il. Lucas has an immense stock OF
goods, from which the most fastidiou5 can
find many things to please.
Henry Struss's stock of clothing and fur
nishing goods has been selected with special
reference to the holiday season.
r. Kaufman is Offering special induce
meuts in goods in his line, the firm making
special of rubber goods
Jno. Marshall's stock Of boots and shoes
ia unsurpassed and his prices very low.
John z. Clarke has large assortment OF
imported Christmas and New Year cards,
fine epgravings, oil paintings, photographs,
picture frames, statuary and art goods, suit
able for presents.