Richmond dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1884-1903, 1894-12-05

,a,,st sets. tho flashing array Of glass.
rarc. and the beautiful assortment o.
hsno,,et and parlor-lamps. These latter
AVS IN extremely handsome desIgns ana
M most reasonable pricee.
John Ic Rose 4 Co.'S exhibit 10 an M
terestiny and an instructive stuuy.
scores OF the articles, especially IN sne
housefurnishing department, suxses' us
IDEA Of relieving our friends OF care ~
every turn one sees something that ne
recognizes will make some ones nome
more homellke and chase away annoy
ance ana ysxation. In the toy depart
mont ne discovers countless little thinss'
fbc cost Of which IL n mere pagatene,
hnt which win make the little ones su-
rrsmeiv hanoy. The lessons or the mouse
are worth learning and remembering.
I.cvy a Davis.
aocause Levy & Davis are selling out,
II does not follow that they are nov
prepared TO supply the Christmas trsae.
Not a BIT OF H. The fact ~. TINS sfea.
dry-goods emporium tnnde preparations
for the holidays BEFORE crosse .ne ne
cess,ty for winding up the AFFAIRS OF
49,. S>noarn md their stock liz fresh,
sviybt- and new In all Its lines. Every
one knows what the regular dry-goods
live. ar Levy & Davis are. They embrace
81, Tho most fashionable. the latest. ana
sha ,irhsst fabrics In dress goods. silks.
iaces gloves. ribbons. wraps. handker-
chiefs. etc. But in addition to these
they have an endless variety Oh toss
and Christmas novelties by the hunareos.
They have presents to suit the youns'
dren, md. under the conditions that
exIst. they are running these OIL at the
lowest prices. Although their ciosing-out
eaIe has been going on for some time,
their tmmeIse stock looks as II II had
no, been touched, and certainly In Quality
4, ia no 10 date in all departments. They
are Offering tremendous bargains.
Jacob May 4 Son.
Christmas IL the season OF all others
xyhen humanity should be on a good I'M
derstanding, and Jacob May & Son, NO.
COZ east Broad street. are DOING al ~
their power TO bring about this conui-
ton OF things. They appreciate tnat no
thing contributes more to 1t tnan neat
f,ttipg comfortable shoes. The person
thus equipped is at peace with himseiI
and ali the rest of mankind. In addi-
tion TO their regular stock, when en-
braces the most celebrated makes Jacop
Nav e. Son have ordered and receiver
for the holiday season n most attractive
line of ladies and gentlemen's fancy snip
pers and a complete assortment OF .he
latest things In patent feathers. No,nins
that Is the rage" has been left out In
selecting their novelties. In slippers their
stock Is truly a show--there are slippers
for Young, old, middle-aged. and infants
some exceedingly handsome patterns lor
oil as low as 5Oc, Any one shod In jacob
Nav A. Sons store this Christmas VIII
step higher and feel richer Tor some
months to come. and recognise mat ne
10 under lasting obligations to the pro-
prietors.
Charles G.. Jurgens' Son.
The man who Is not pleased with the
Christmas furniture exhibit of Charles a..
.Iureens' Son. 42l east Broad, Is mt TOT
treason. strategem, and spoils." Mr. Jur-
gems has added to what may be termed
his staple stock-and that Is always iuiiy
abreast of the times-a specAi line ",
holiday furniture novelties In beautiiui
designs. These include fancy rockers anu
reception-chairs In oak ana mahosahy
and In gold-leaf and enamel finish' iauies
writing -desks of light, airy, and graceiui
patterns; china presses In all the hhe
cabinet woods, bookcases in the same
sideboards, dining-chairs. fancy tables
sorne of which are exquisitely inlaid; ex-
tensjon-tables, shaving-stands. dressing
cases. slipper-chairs. with tables; mix
maid stools. easy-chalrs. inviting lounges
leather goods. sideboards, costumers, ETC.
The hardwood specimens AFFORD some
striking examples of moulding ana carV-
ing and the upholstered goods are in the
richest, most desirable, and fashlonaole
fabrics, these being of all colors, Ihere
are pieces In the stock or CharIes Jui-
gems Son that would impart an air OF
comfort and luxury TO whole room.
John +. Kohler.
Of
Kohler, No. 7l5 east Broad street. have
,natured in a most picturesque exhibit
that cannot fail to attract large trade.
This house was established in 1856 ana Is
one of the landmarks In the jewelry trade.
MIR. Kohler is a practical goldsmltn,
matchmaker, and jeweller. and he knows
the business from the bottom up. his
Christmas stock Is large and varied. con-
sisting among other things OF splendld
assortment of selected diamonds In pms
pendants, earrings. necklaces, set SOIL
taire in clusters and With otner gems
also fine ladies' and gentlemens watches
and numerous silver novelties. such as
Czarina collars, belts, pocket-knives,
manicure-sets, scissors. purses, match
boxes, silver-mounted cut-glass pungents,
watch-pockets, key-rings, carriers, suspen-
ders. charms, souvenir spoons, &c. In
sterling-silver and plated-ware Mr.. koh-
Ter shows a number of most striking tea
sets. and his line of fancy clocks, which
are sold at greatly-reduced prices, Is ex-
ceptionally full. Mr. Kohler Is assisted
by his two sons, who. like himself, are
experts in the business.
ID. & T.. Mitteidorfer.
Certainly the Christmas display or
ID. & Il. Mitteldorfer puts the Christfhas
shopper in the humor for buying. Taste
,t.t,, &c oh -
acteristics. Supplementng their complete
and elegant dry-goods exhibit, which Is
unexcelled, d. e +. Mitteldcrfer show
In holiday specialtes wooden and me-
chanical toys of all kinds, dolls of every
description, drums, bicycles, tricycles,
horns, shooflies, tea-sets, garden-tools,
wagons carts, books. magic-lanterns,
miniature stoves. soldiers. suits. Christ
mas-tree ornaments. building-blocks.
dolls beds and cradles games, etc.
These are for the children. Then for the
grown folks are silk handkerchiefs,
beautiful linen handaerchiefs, Smyrna mo-
quette, and goat-skin rugs Of all
sizes, umbrellas with fancy handles,
lamp-shades, banquet and parlor-lamps,
Japanese ware, bisque ornaments. Ores
den ware In unique and artistic designs
towels. napkins, soaps. perfumery, hand
some wraps, lace curtains, vases of all
kinds manicure sets, work-boxes, toilet
cases, albums, comforts. scarfs, and an
endless variety of other things. Indeed
IN calling attention to the Christmas
stock of d. d Il. Mitteldorfer one car
only essay faint index OF the whole.
George A. Hundley.
The mere mention of the fancy and sta
pie grocery house OF George A. Hundley
No. 52S east Broau street. Is suggestive
OF Christmas and good cheer but the in
dications are that the manager OF the
establishment. Mr. Bernard A. Gaines
must have racked his brain this year to
eclipse all previous efforts to provide fol
the wants OF the public. The name of the
articles in stock IL legion. Beginning
with liquors. the house has old rye whis-
keys mellow with age. the finest brandies
OF numerous vintages. genuine Scotch
whiskey, Jamaica rum, best brands of i'm
ported table sherries. California cooking
sherry, imported cordals. &c. Then comes
large stock of selected Smithfield hams
the finest California canned goods, bran
dy peaches. imported and domestic
pickles. Princess paper-sheil almonds
soft-shell almonds, Jordan-shelled al.
monds. Brazil nuts, walnuts. filberts. and