Evening journal., 1889-12-20
CHRISTMAS SHOPS.
ALL TIE STORES eRlMFUL OF
HOLIDAY GOODS.


The EVENING JOURNAL continues to-
day an account of the discoveries made
by its reporters while on voyage of in
spection among the Christmas shops.
Lichtensteia s Hart.
The women will be interested to know
that they can buy everything they need
IN the upholstery line at Lichtenstein 4
Hart's mammoth dry goods store, No
226 Market street. Lace curtains in all
qualities, heavy curtains. rich and beau
tiful, are given much room on the shelves.
Blankets. quilts Of Eiderdown, light
and warm, real Angora rugs,
ladies', misses and children's plush coats
at reduced prices; extensive assortments
of rubber goods in gossamers, shawls,
novelties, silk mufllers, linen handker-
chiefs, umbrellas, gloves, scarfs, ribbons,
and last, not least. imported embroidered
aprons, make a specimen bill of fare for
this establishment. Christmas prices,
which mean low prices, prevail.
Stroud S Co.
+. O. Stroud & Co dry goods dealers
Of No. l09 West Second street. are sell
ing out the stock at cost This Is a
splendid opportunity TO get big bargains
IN everything in this line, quilts, COM
forters, cloths, underwear, etc.
Thomas GrInsolI.
TIE cash and installment house at the
southeast corner Of Second and Orange
streets, has three large floors, stocked
with articles for the household,
and especially appropriate TO the
Christmas season. Side boards, pictures,
easels, baby carriages, children's coaches,
plush and other fancy chairs and rockers,
make nice gifts in this tide that Is sweep
ing on to Christmas. A reduction of 8
per cent. is made on all cash sales.
William Lea and sons Co.
All this talk about beautiful Christ
mas gifts is very fine, but nothing will
please the donor more than TO purchase a
barrel of Lea's -four tie blue ribbon to
II and send IL TO some poor family. The
gift will be appreciated and the -four
will 60 to the right place The William
Lea and Sons Company makes the best
-four that Is possible to make Special.
ties in corn meal, and corn grits, are
now offered. All store keepers sell Lea's
manufactures and there are none better.
Logan House.
The Logan House at the northwest cor
ner of Delaware avenue aud DUPONT
street is well supplied With all that is
needed in a first class hotel A special
line Of fine cigars, and liquors for the
holiday trade has been placed in stock.
j. II. HarIins
Women, keep the old man at home
Make IL attractive to him Supply the
sitting room with cuspidore, 20 TO j.
II. Harkins, 215 West Fourth street and
select smoking set from the large
variety this merchant has in stock, and
let him smoke Do not force him, after
his trying labors of the day, TO seek the
protection Of gable ends from the winds
Of the cold nights that are coming. Have
box Of cigars handy and take an inter.
est in the growing beauties Of his color
ing Meerschaum.
NJ. Livingstone.
A visit to M. Livingstone's Gilt Edge
shoe store North East corner or Second
and Orange streets, to day, found that
gentleman well supplied with boots
shoes, rubber goons and slippers Of al
kinds to keep the public healthy and
make them happy The patrons Of thi:
gentleman are sure TO receive polite
attention and the worth Of their money
ID. Ross.
d. Ross, No. 210 Market street, is pre-.
pared to receive all comers, to it them
out in good style and at fair prices Tn,
specially in this establishment is hats,
and high hat is a good present to make
to man. He could leave it to his Oldest
son and it could 60 down as a heirloom
in the family. 1t would come IN style
oftener than you would think. This
firm has also fine line OF furs,
gloves and silk mufilers; all comfortable
presents. A good place to visit to buy
common sense Christmas present is ID
Ross. No. 210 Market street.
e. E. Banf
Everybody wears jewelry nova dayl
and manufacturers are continually an
ticipating the desires Of buyers and sug
gesting new desires by their delicat
workmanship and unique designs. A
visit to E, E. Hanf's jewelrY store yes
terday afternoon surprised an EVEN
ING JOURNAL reporter at the siz,
and completeness Of the stock. Their
were watches Of all kinds, sizes anc
prices, from 81 so up TO as high as
millionaire would want TO 60. This fir n
makes a specially Of diamonds, and ha
as large a stock as any store in the city
A view of tray Of the gems almos
dazzled the reporter.
Crosby & Hill.
In addition to the large all round stool
/, of this enterprising firm their specialize
for Christmas include many things par
ticularlY suitable for present. An endles
variety Of hRndkerchiefs in silk an
linen, for ladies', gentlemen and children
Albums, toilet sets and work boxes il
plush are in large variety
novelty this year is the fancl
baskets Of which this firm has
large stock. Toys and dolls are offere
in larger variety than ever before. i
i stable articles adapted for sensible pres
ents, there is an abundance This lin
includes such articles as hosiery, line
towels and napkins. Bargains in cloak
are being offered. especially OF seal plus
of an extraordinary character.
william Lawton
Reports that his business for Decembe
was never better. His beautiful stoc
liincludes fine china Of Royal Worcester
Dresden and Calsbad brands Rich an
beautiful cut glass is shown in grea
variety. The bronze and bisque figure
gre beautiful The silver-plated ware il
stock is probably the largest in the city
Gne of Mr. Lawton's specialities is tn
great B. & H. or Horace Greeley Knowle
lamp.
Fruit Cakes.
Buy your fruit and other cakes for thl