Richmond dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1884-1903, 1895-12-03


always abreast OF the times, have kept
up with the procession.
This firm has drawn upon the markets
OF the world. and has on hand the hnest
and most stylish fabrics, dress goods
silks, laees. crepelisse, satins. and o,ner
staples. briC.a-brac. and household goods,
with the linen and underwear departm nj
occupying the next floor, while the carpet
department. which includes a fun line OF
oil-cloths. mattings, rugs, ace curtains
and blankets, is well worth visit TO the
next floor which can be iedchto, VI
course, by elevator.
Messrs. Sycle & Sons have engaged an
extra force for the holidays. and nave
every facility for supplying and deliver
ing goods promptly.
The book department offers solution
to the vexed question Of what TO buy Tor
a Christmas present. The firm makes a
speciality of children's clothing. of which
an attractive display Is on hand.
Miller Il Rhonds.
At Miller 4 Rhoads' vast establish
ment may be found everything that you
can ask for and more than you can
imagine-unless your imagination Is pro.
phetic. and forecasts all the art and
mechanism OF the world. Every civilized
country has contributed TO this immense
exhibition-the Yankees, the French. the
German, the Irish. Swede, japanese,
Turk, and Chinaman. Neither royal roan
nor magic power has produced TINS eN-
traordinary exhibits the manner oil
merchandising-the shrewdness OF the
firm and their mastery OF the markets.
In dress goods and silks more COM
prehensive line is rarely seen, and limited
means or lavish expenditure-either can
no erat0ed here Such clOak-seliing Is
really wonderful. The many buyers and
busy salespeople are proof conclusive oil
the good Of the garments. It's the same
with gloves. linens, hosiery; In fact'
every department is bristling with bust
ness. The basement and annex contain
cut-glass. bric-a-brac. candies, toys
games, books In short II Is Santa Claus
headquarters. The success Of this frm
has been phenomenal. 1t began years ago,
when first they bowed to an exactins
public, and 1t has been going on without
diminution or interruption through hea'
or cold. rain OF shine.
TbaIbimer brothers.
A ramble through the beautiful rev
store OF this firm. which IS situated AT
the corner of Fifth and Broad streets
is a most interesting experience 1hey
have lately added NV mortimer 10
the house in the toys that now occupy
major portion Oh tnc D-eeah -hl Oh uie
great building. The brilliant assortment
Includes every variety Of Germsn and
American toys received direct from 'ne
manufacturers. thus enabling th- fra to
sell them at the lowest possible prices.
Tho china department. which embraces
the rest Of the basement, Is complete III
every detail. and the art department,
another new feature Of the store H.
cludes. in addition TO well-selecteu
lot of paintings, prints and etchlhes'
Dresden bric-a-brac. jardinieres' blsque
figures. souvenir plates, and ornamental
vases i'm profusion. All goods are marked
i'm plain figures, and as the cicerone VINO
piloted the Dispatch man through the
establishment remarked. There Is one
price for all, and that Is the lowest posi-
BILE" A feature of the house Is the large
storage capacity. and the firm VIII DE
willing TO store goods for customers Tree
of charge until Christmas-day, II so ue
sired. so that they may be bright ana
fresh when If is desired TO bring them
out on the great holiday. or to give them
IN some relative or friend. On the first
floor are the staple goods, making up
list that would fill q volume. In part
these are dress goods, all the latest
novelties i'm dry gooda, handkerchiets'
laces. ribbons, gloves. leather goods card
cases. writing tablets, stationery, me
linens. and numerous other lines. Styilsh-
ness beauty of finish, excellence OF ma
terial. gracefulness are the leading cha
racteristics of the great exhibit
Messrs. Isaac SycIe * Co.
The public need not be told that this
old and well-known firm, at No. lO5 east
Broad. is always abreast of the times.
They draw upon the markets of the world
and always have on hand full and COM
plete stock of every variety Of what are
known as dry goods.
Their Christmas specialties for this sea
son contain what appear 10 be an almost
llimitable supply of toys and small wares
The Messrs. Sycle claim that their store
is the lowest-priced place in town for
the highest grade OF goods. They were
The first dry-goods concern TO cut prices
on hooks. and their action almost revoiu-
tionized the book trade in this city. They
have an unusual y varied collection OF
standard and other publications at prices
which are within the reach or all. Iheit
picture and frame department is con-
Quoted on a high scale Of artistic merit
and is we'll worth a visit from any one
who desires TO make welcome and de-
lightful present.
They carry probably a line Of dress
goods that Is second to none either foi
the excellence of the material or th'
reasonableness Of the prices charged. Ihls
store is equipped with every facility ioi
accommodating any quantity OF pur'
chasers. and the attendance is rapid EN-
cient and all that could be desired
Kaufman 81 Co.
The great millinery establishment and
cloak bazaar Of Kaufman Co.. NO
No. iOl east Broad street In its holiday
attire. is a dream of beauty. 1t Is ths
largest fancy millinery house IN u'
South. and as IT transacts. IN addiuoi
to an immence retail trade, large JOB
bling business. the size ana variety OF ts
stock can well be imagined.
A large stock of fancy articles has
been laid in for the holiday trade. This
line embraces bronze cloaks, statu
cites, silver bisque figures, vases, Sill
ver-plated fruit, pickle, and butter
dishes. etc. one of the novelties OF the
seasons display is splendid assortment
of inlaid celluloid and silver cuff, necktie-
ribbon. and cigar-boxes. eminently suited
for Christmas gifts This firm also carries .
full line OF dolls, Christmas-tree orna
ments and wax candles, while the ar
department includes dainty fans. picture
frames, and Dresden lamps.
In the clothing department are ostricf
collars and fur bOas. and innumerabl'
novelties in laces and neckwear. The chill
dren's department embraces everything
pertaining to infants and children's wear
and the millinery department is admittedly
one of the largest and most complete &c
be found anywhere.
ROthert & Co.
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