Pittsburg dispatch. [volume] (Pittsburg [Pa.]) 1880-1923, 1891-12-13
GET INSIDE THE DOORS.
WHY YOU SHOULD NOT DELAY
In Making Xmas Purchases.


During very pleasant chat with Mr.. j.
9. Grogan, of 443 Market street, that gen.
tieman said: ''The indications are that we
shall have tremendous rush the last few
days before Christmas, and wish very much
that my patrons would come now, this week,
to make their selections when the oppor-
tunlty is better for taking care of them in
d1vidually; not that we will not do the best
possible under all circumstances, but where
there are so many you cannot give each one
the attention they should have, nor can one
explain the merits of the goods or the diff
ferences in them"
This is certainly practical common
sense, and the suggestion should be
regarded. There are people who imagine
that all the stock carried by Mr.. Grogan is
they make a large-sized mistake. The
quality of the goods and the value of the
workmanship must be taken into consider
alton, and often something which costs a
trlfie more at the outset proves in the end
to be the cheaper. It is Just such points
that Mr. Grogan can make plain, when
there is room to move about and compare,
and there is more satisfaction for all con-
cerned. 1t is not to be supposed that per-
sons who have not devoted their time and
energy to studying these matters can un-
derstand them like Mr.. Grogan, who has
been years in the business, and knows it
thoroughly to the smallest detail, and who
is therefore capable and competent to ad-
wise and assist his patrons to their great
advantage.
Begin, say, at the front of the store and
If they want, they may
BUY A WATCH
In the most desirable lines, cased in every
variety of the very best workmanship; sizes,
prices, to suit all occasions; such, for in
stance, as a dainty little silver one for
child, or school girl; what else for the same
money would please her as much, or SO
much benefit her? It teaches her to regard
time, makes her punctual and assists her to
become methodical in arranging the hours
of study and recreation; or perhaps a son is
coming of age, and the parents desire to
give him a keepsake for life. What is there
better than a gold watch to chronicle the
hours of business and pleasure and help
him to arrange for them. Young ladies
sometimes say they 'don't care for
watch" but Mr.. Grogan says that in his
experience he has "never known them to-
refuse one, nor willingly give one up after
a years possession" Has not everyone
seen men and women rush frantically to the
depot, arriving breathless and supperless,
because there was no watch in the pocket
by which to gauge the flight of time.
Advance further into the store and look
into the cases containing
JEwELRY,
which daily develop novel, pretty effects In
styles, although there is not
one piece in the stock less than IA carats
fine, even in the little cap pins and finger
rings for babies. The standard of excellence
in quality, shapes and styles is vigorously
maintained throughout, and not day
passes tnat some new curve, line or effect is
articles.
Move along few feet more and you reach
the case which may be called
A GARDEN OF GEMS.
On soft velvety beds bloom forth the
floral designs tied up or decorated with
bow knots of diamonds, and enough lovely
hearts and hearts ease to enable all the
swains in the two cities to ex-
change with the fair demoiselles for those
they can only give fguratively; pearls pure
as snow drops are intermixed with love-
Iiest white diamonds; indeed, the flora of
the land seems enclosed in this case. De-
cidedly original designs are blended with
these, for brand new ideas are plentiful
with Mr.. Grogan, or if you have pretty
idea of your own he will carry it out for
you, tnefepy proVioihg ior every variety Oh
Iaste
Of course among these richer specimens
here are numberless bits of what may be
termed 'jewels for young people," such as
he delicate lacey necklaces, the irresistible
bonnet pins, or the strings of soft looking
pure pearls, none of which cost fortune.
rhe fact is, that the same chance is given to
hose with short purses Che large class that
has to do so much with so little), to in
iulge in beautiful things that is popularity
to belong to the millionaire.
From the door to the extreme limit of the
tore is one bewildering mass of elegant and
asteful silver, cut glass tableware, handsome
clocks, silver mounted leather goods, ETC.,
or nothing has been left out or omitted in
his holiday stock shown by Mr.. j. G.
irogan, 443 Market street, corner of Fifth
venue.