The Roanoke daily times. (Roanoke, Va.) 1895-1897, 1895-12-22
L,nd's Tow Hons,.

The toy house and racket store of G.
W. Lind. at 81 Salem avenue, Ia the
Oldest establishments OF It's character in
the CITY. having been established in
1855, ten years ago. His place is gen-
eral headquarters for Xmas specisjties
OF every description. You will find his
goods reliable and prices are made to
suit the times. The clerks are kent
pussy waiting on the public Soc his dol.
lsr iron axle wsgons before purchasing,
at Hobbies Music Store.
The warerooms of the Hobbie Musio
20. are well-flled with the ohoic est
musical instruments, and more ele-
CANT gift could not be selected than one
OF their choice pianos. The question of
paying for one should not be made an
issue, Tor every one Ia perfectly familiar
with the fact Mr.. Hobbie is putting out
tne nness instruments at factory prices,
on easy payments, without interest
ihls house has an established reputa-
sion for fair dealing. and you should not
hesitate to give them o call If you con-
'e"Plase purchasing an instrument.
At Watt, Rettew 8 olay's.
Messrs. Watts, Retsew & CLAWS large
dry goods establishment presented one
of the busiest scenes of the evening.
All hands were busy waiting on the
many customers who were constantly
coming and going. The windows were
attrsctively arranged and received
more than passing notice. This is one
OF the largest and most reliable firms
In the city.
At Hobbs Variety Store.
A representative Of THE TIMES, In
wandering through the store Of J. o.
Hobbs, at la Salem avenue, was es-
pecially impressed with the nice line of
Xmas goods to be seen The novelties
In the way OF fne albums, pictures,
aluminium goods, handsome Christmas
cards, fancyg old and fountain pens and
smu6ing games are numerous. and the
prices are reasonable. In the select ion
OF your presents this Is good stock to
inspect.
Catognrs Xmas Stock.
The stock Of Xmas goods ct the three
stores OF this old and reliable firm is
the greatest of any In the city in their
line. The clerical forces have been in.
creased in each store and they are kept
busy opening and placing in position
new goods until midnight each day. A
reporter In wandering through their
stores were surprised to see the amount
OF new goods being opened. Mixed
nuts and candies displayed by tons.
at Massie's Pharmacy.
at this favorite drug store the window
display OF elegant goods, consisting of
toilet Gases Of every description and at
all prices greeted the sight OF The
ZINES reporter, beside innumerable
other articles from which selections
might be made to suit the taste of the
most fsstidious. On the inside q large
and handsome display of Huyler's
candies, pipes and travelling cases will
be found from which to select a pres
emit for your friends. TIMES readers
should see these goods.
Elegant JeweIry for Presents.
The elegant display of fine iewelry In
the front window of Edward s. Green's
is but slight introduction to the
magnificent line to be found on the
inside. This establishment was visited
last night by representative of THE
TIMES. He found the accommodating
clerks busy as bees attending the wants
OF the many customers. The line of
goods displayed in this establishment la
handled exclusively by this reliable
hrm and cannot be duplicated elsewhere
In the city. They are putting out many
elegant articles to be used as presents,
You should investigate their stock of
goods
Auotioning Holiday Goods.
THE TIMES reporter on his rounds
dropped into the store of the Solomon
Jewelry Company, and found that the
entire stock Ia being sold at public auc-
ton without reserve. Elegant silver
warc, rings, diamonds aud watches are
going at unheard of prices. The goods