Evening journal., 1889-12-19
MERRY Il CHRISTMAS TIDE TIDE.
a TOUR or INSPECTION AMONG GIFT
LADEN COUNTERS.

Suggestions TO Assist the Dazed and Be
wndered Purchaser in Search of a suit
able YuIe-rtrne Tresent-An Prices Are
low This Year.
II you would know
he place to
To huy your Christmas Gifts
Why read below
The EVENING JOURNALS bright young
len have gone through the stores and
lot bought all Of the Christmas goods
aough they wished TO buy everything
they saw. What remains for the richer and
he poorer they have inspected, approved
and mentioned below. The shops Of
Wilmington contain anything that u
fond mother q proud father or an un-
decided sweet heart should wish to buy,
and the following review Of what the
reporters saw may serve as a guide book
to the dazed and bewildered victims of
Christmastide generosity. as they thread
the maze Of counters in search Of a suit
able gift.
In to-morrows issue the EVENING
JOURNAL reporters will continue the
story Of their wonderings among the
stores Of those advertisers who have
Christmas goods TO sell.
~ r. Rudolph ~ GOs
This firm has awindow that for beauty
and value of the goods displayed cannot
be surpassed in the city. Their special
ties In jewelry are enameled goods, scarf
pins, match safes. paper cutters, and the
usual assortments of bracelets, rings.
etc. The second story room is filled with
beautiful pictures, engravings and
etehings. Some ornate clocks and a table
of dazzling cut glass are also shown in
the second story.
Burns s. Monaghan.
This firm has a line OF gentlemen's
slippers. which are particularly adapted
for presents They include patent leather,
alligator, Levant, ooze and russets. In
addition the usual fine lines of boots
shoes and rubbers are also in stock.
). n. Mullln & Son.
0vercoats and Cardigan Jackets are
part of the immense stock OF this firm.
Dress suits Of the finest material are
made TO fit, as are business suits and
suits for other purposes. Besides the
variety Of ready-made clothing kept by
this firm, they have full line OF gentle
mems furnishing goods and umbrellas.
large stock Of over CATERS is a novelty
recently imported by the Messrs. Mnllin
Samuel p. Baynafd,
Samuel q. Baynards jewelry store and
music warerooms at the southwest cor
Aer OF Fifth and Market street, are an ir-
gesstable attraction for the lover of the
seautiful, In this holiday season. The
whole building Is occupied, making 5.472
square feet Of floor space, or about one
sight of an acre. A special efforts have
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isfy everybody. Every line IN the Jew.
elry trade shows an Improvement over
previous years Novelties are here in
rich inlaid silver work andoxidized goods.
The umbrella and cane departments are
especially inviting. The optical depart
ment is in charge Of William G. Bryan.
recent graduate Of the Philadelphia
Optical College, The line Of glasses Is
the most complete in the state Eye
glasses make sensible and useful Christ
mas gifts.
Harry &c. Thomas 4 Co.
Harry K. Thomas, a we'll known young
man, has gone into the jewelry business
ior himself after a thorough training.
The establishment of Harry f. Thomas
Co, is at No. 500 Market street. Elfn
slocks in the show window are receiving
nuch attention. Bargains are an
bounced in diamonds.
Miss 4. stcinicken.
The ladies will be interested "a know
that Miss l. Steinicken, whose millinery
store No. 2ig Market street, Is stocked
with an extensive line of goods, has
reduced the price on all the finer hats
and trimmings. Beavers are selling at a
dow price that astonishes the buyers.
Fine work is speciality.
Delaware Printing Company.
Everybody has seen the Holiday Visit
tor; If he has not, there Is way to get
a copy apply at No. 224 Market street.
the Delaware Printing Company. The
two stores, No. 224 and No&22s Market
street are filed with Christmas goods
The latter store is the book department,
where books may be purchased for one
fourth that sum. No 224 contains mis-
cellaneous article, without number, and
Christmas cards, innumerable
i. Hamburger s SON.
In this age Of low prices /. Hamburger
& Son, Nos. 220 and 222 Market street,
have brought their clothing business to
the needs Of the great majority, and now
offer reductions on the present low prices.
The store is packed with article for
warmth and eorrectiveness Of style, un-
equalled in this city. The holidays have
created low prices, SO that more persons
can avail themselves of the opportunities
offered. The firm reports a steady in
rease in the sales for last month.
Hamburger's one Price Shoe House.
Hamburger's One Price Shoe House.
No. 209 Market street, although young
establishment has created stir in the
local shee tIade. By enterprise in adyer.
Using, and prompt and polite treatment
Of customers, growing business has
been created. The managers beg to thank
all their patrons and wish them ioy In
the coming holidays. The show winnows
are centre of attraction.
Cleaver a aearn Manufacturing Compan,
The Cleaver & Hearn Manufacturing
Company, Nc. 221 Market street. K
stocked with household furnishing goods.
Decorated coal hods aud umbrella stands
make nseful presents. A full line Of
scrap baskets. work baskets, sewing
baskets and other wickerwork is shown
Whisks and br0oms, stoves and utensil
are here in great variety. Usefulness
and beauty go hand in hand
Mrs. Joseph w. Hart.
Mrs. Joseph w. Hart, No 4O6 KIM
street, has made special preparations fol
the holiday season. Her store Is packe,
with gpnconahla onoSs nol1 boh;as