Richmond dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1884-1903, 1895-12-06

The Time for Tl'ir Purchase Is Close
10 the Th'eshOld.
OPPORTUNITIES FOR SELECTION
Are Far Greater and More DIVERSE
fed Than Ever Before In the His
tory Of the Festive season I'm Rich
mOnd.

mOnd.
The third chapter OF the Disprlch's
Guide to Shoppers" which is given be-
low, IS no less full Of surprises and items
Of surprising interest than were the first
two chapters, which have excited so much
comment. The advantages Of making
early purchases have air ady been set
forth. and the crowd of busy purchasers
which are thronging the retail stores
would seem to indicate that the stocks
will soon be picked over. If nOl depleted.
At the present time. however, the stocks
are particularly bright and attractive.
and contain innumerable articles suit
able for Christmas gifts, and many
charming novelties which serve to make
the onward march % progress.
A. Greentrec.
Mr.. Greentree, the proprietor OF the
Paris Clothing Hall, at 500 east Broad
street. has unique facilities for solving
the Christmas-g.ft prob EN-, in that he
has lately inaugurated a removal sale,
and has determined to sell out his coios-
sal stock Of clothing. hats. ties, jewelry,
and other articles of mems apparel at less
than cost prices IN order that he may
enter his new establishment at i29 east
Broad street with an entirely new stock.
one may purchase here a great number
OF useful articles suitable for presents for
gentlemen At prices which cannot ne
duplicated elsewhera. Mr. Greentree has
quite made W his mind that his stock
shall be sold out before the new year. at
whatever sacrifice the carrying out OF
this project may cost him.
sydnor & HundIey.
\ furniture-store could hardly be more
dmirably-cquipDed TO supply the daily
demand for artistic furniture than Is That
CT Messrs. SydnOr Il Hundley, at Nos. Ill
and 10 east Broad street. Suites and odd
pieces, upholstered in the daintiest ma
ferials. OF ChipDendlle and every other
variety Of dainty furniture. are here in
great profusion. Special lines OF fancy
chairs and rockers. and other styles of
furniture suitable for presents may be
bought here at most moderate prices
There are nCt a few samples IN this stock.
the beauty Of which consists in their
In ladies' secretaries book
cases, bric-a-br8c cabinets. and pictures
the most refined taste is exemplfed.
George A. HundIcy's.
The mere mention OF the fancy and
staple grocery house OF George 4. Humid
ley's. at No. 52S east Broad street, Is
suggestive OF Christmas and good cheer.
The name Of the articles IN stock is le-
giOn. for, In addition TO the regular line
Of fancy groceries. the house carries a
large stock Of the finest liquors and i'm
ported and domestic wines. of which the
famous Duff Gordon sherry is the leader.
Among their specialties this year will be
found old Smithheld hams. eyaporated
fruits, and all the imported table deli
cacies, together with Hundley's gilt-edge
flour, Neekin teas. mince-meats. and
every variety OF pickles, sauces, and con-
diments.
Meyer Grecntrcc.
Greentree's store IS rapidly being re-
cognized as one OF the leading and
most reliable est blishments for all classes
Of gentlemen's furnishings The lead
ing article IS hats. but Mr.. Greentree
handles in addition, in very large quaint
ties imported linens OF the latest style
and newest shape. He buys directly from
Messrs. Cluett, Coon * CO., and Alr. II.
the famous makers of collars
and cuffs. The store contains a jewelry
department which is remarkable for the
variety and excellence Of its selection.
The house also carries a collection Of
and umbrellas, which bear
favorable comparison with any other
house in this particular line.
There is truly brilliant display Of ar
tistic neckwear, which is well calculated
to arrest the eye and please the heart OF
any Of the male kind. Mr.. Greentree
expects to do a tremendous holiday trade,
and this fact will be made patent to all
who pass by this store.
4. T.. Heinrich & Co.
This delightful new store, situated at
No. 113 east Broad street, is one OF the
most comp.etsly-eq and artistically-
arranged notion and dry-goods establish
ments in the city. Taste Of arrange
ment and variety areiamong IFS leading
experimenting the neat
and elegant dry-goods exhibit the holt
day offerings include. silver plncushions
Dresden pln-trays. photo frames. bric-a-
brac OF all kinds. s0fa-cushions. and
pocket-books in endless variety. The as
sOrtment Of handkerchiefs is very large.
and delicate fancy boxes are given away
to all purchasers Of half dozen or more.
Initials will also be stamped on the hand
kerchiefs, as also on the hOusehO linens,
free OF all charge from now until Christ
mas. The children have not been forgot
ten, and dolls Of every nationality. creed.
and size are included in the exhibit There
are Indian dolls. Chinese dolls. japanese
dolls, and Brahmln dolls. dolls with joint
I'd limbs and movable eyes. Mr.. Helm
rich Will store all purchases. II desired.
until Christmas Eve. when they will be
without fail, and free OF all
charge.
w. A. Hammond.
No Christmas-Day Won seem perfect
a. 81 he oh Of
good gifts-howers. The wel-known
forist, Mr.. W. a. Hammond. whose store
S al No. l07 east Broad street. is credited
With doing the largest business in flowers
south OF Washington. This house has an
anviable reputation for the admirable |
taste, excellence. and profuseness Of the |
liable and house-dccorations, which can I
De executed on the shortest notice. Mr.. /
Hammond pays special attention 10 deco
-ating churches for weddings and houses
Tor social functions. Bouquets and I
yreaths are artistically designed from /
almost any price, and bOutonnieres, from /
he simple pink or chrysanthemum TO l
.ostly and rare exotics, are always on 1
land. Palms, ferns. and plants Of Al de- /
,criptions are furnished for decorative !
purposes by contract. The Christmas spe-
ialties for this year are roses, yiolets, |
carnations, lilies-of-the-valley, hyacinths, /
md mar issi.
Hume-NinOr Company.
Prominent among the music dealers OF I
he city is the Hume Minor Company |
Who have their store at No. 600 east
3road street They have just received /
large consignment OF organs, pianos, !
nandolins. guitars. and other instru-
nents to supply Their usually large holt
ay trade.