The Providence news. (Providence [R.I.]) 1891-1906, 1892-12-12
Jerome Kennedy g. Co.

The prlmeval custom which taught
that the only present suitable for a
Christmas Offering was some filmsy-
fiamsy sentimental keepsake, without a
grain OF utility and as epnemeral and de-
structiDle as che spiders web, has been
relegated to the rear forever b. the hard
headed. common sense of to-day that
recognizes in utility ana durability the
essentials OF the true manifestations of
friendship. The storekeeper who seeks
now to cater only To the aesthetic, is left
far behind by the more sdgacious mer-
chant, who realizes the growing demand
for the useful present.
jerome Kennedy a. Company is one of
the firms that has grasped the logic of the
times. They, too, have a valuable array
OF Christmas gifts, but they are of the
sterner order-the gifts that please the
practical AS well AS sentimental part of
human nature. An endless variety of
clothing, from the checked smoking
jacket 10 the volum.nous ulster, is found
In this store.
Mr.. Kennedy makes a speciality of
smoking jackets. Every variety is repre-
sented, from velvet To tue costliest check.
smoking jackets are growing in favor
every year among gentlemen addicted to
the nicotine habit aud more acceptable
Christmas gift cannot be found than one
oil these excellent garments.
This firm also carries a most elaborate
selection Of umbrellas. silk neckwear.
suspenders, shoes, shirts, natural and
ornamental walking sucks, hosiery, sllk
and linen handkerchiefs. a complete line
of sweaters. than which nothing is more
acceptable now days, especially to boys.
gloves or latest patterns, mufflers, bath
robes and other wearing apparel.
In the hat department., the Kennedy
firm stands pre-eminent. The best and
costliest blocks are represented. Among
the various blocks are TO be found Yeo-
mans. Collins and Fairbanks. Boston der
by, Knox. Dunlap and Crofut and
Knapp. Soft hats are much to be worn
during the coming season and the antici.
pated demand is 10 DO met by a full va
riety. Soft hats in tourist shapesn
brown, light brown, slate, rough aud
smooth SOFT hats are kept in constant
stock.
On the second floor the firm has made
ample provision for the juvenile pro-
pensity for toys. Every purchaser of
goods will be given free of charge a sled
or some other useful toy to gladden. the
heart of his young son. Provision Is also
made to please the taste of the Young
daughters of the family who desire to
avail themselves Of the bargains offered
by his firm.
The third floor OF the establishments "a
devoted exclusively TO the needs of the
winter season.
Overcoats are now the correct thing
and a full line is displayed for the benefit
of those VINO wish their friends TO re.
member them when the chill winds OF
winter whistle around their ears. Dress
goods are also displayed in sufficient
variety 70 please the taste of all in need
OF this line of goods.
The frm also carries n large stock of
coats and "out of season" garments
The correct time TO buy these goods il
now, when competition plays no part i'm
forcing up he price.
All goods carried by this firm are first
class and are warranted to be of the best
material and most durable quality. Long
experience in the business has enabled
this trm to competently Judge of the
best class OF goods aud everv garment
that Is sold here is guaranteed TO be pre-
cisely as represented. No snoddy
article can find resting place
here. Courteous attendants are ON
hand TO anticipate aud cater to
every wish of customers. An immense
Christmast trade has already been in
augurated. Christmas will be here I'm n
few days aud now is the time to visit the
firm OF Kennedy a. Company aud inspect
their uurivalled stock.
NJ. y. Harson.
In one Of Harson's display windows n.