The Houston daily post. [volume] (Houston, Tex.) 1886-1903, 1896-12-23


ingly attractive display OF table linen,
napkins and handkerchiefs. This is the
product OF Miss Mae Regan's artistic skin,
ana II is surprising what pretty arrange
ment has been effected by the skillful and
harmonious blending Of the coiors.
Frank Henry, stationcr. has Hastily
arranged assortment OF Christmas books
and games, but is handicapped in not hay
ing window adapted to showing them of
TO advantage.
l.. A. Fritz, toys and fruits, has the usual
exhibit Of dolls and toys. shown TO as good
advantage as the size of the windows will
permit.
Heaton Bros. druggists. have display
OF holiday books In the latest style lind
ings. and attractiyely arranged.
The Victoria Shoe company has a Inc
| OF iinc shoes, tastefully displayed.
| Liobold drug store has pretty and in
teresting display of holiday novelties, toys,
games, cite.
| I.OCKHART.
Lockhart. fairest of the Texas towns.
Our hearts are locked in bonds of love,
TO thee;
| Here virtue reigns and fellowship abounds,
| Aud man from ALL save woman's thrall,
is free.
AS beautiful as Tirzah rests this lovely
| Vile,
| Where shady woodlands and the prares
| meet.
Where cooling waters gush from every hill
| And fragrant flowers border every street.
| Reposng in tho shadow of thy moss robed
| trees,
| Nothing unpleasant is e'er seen or heard.
save rose-l,af litter swept by every breeze.
| And the endless twttcr of the hooking
| bird.
No wonder Tho Post correspondent has
dropped into verse under the inspiration OF
his surroundings. Here. at the very dawn
of Christmas. he is surrounded by scene
of enchantment that the senii might have
envied. in the days of Aladdin and his
lamp.
In preparation for the great festival of
the Christian world the hand of art has
OF the people aud the temples of the Al
mighty. but has deftly enrobei in garb
of taste and beauty the sordid soul of
traffic. For several days busy agents dis
guised as Santa Claus, have been thread
ing the streets and the by-ways OF the city.
distributing circulars calling attention TO
the display of Christmas goods exhibited by
the various merchants and which, on ex-
animation, this correspondent finds the
NAh' Ntlths VI
II will be impossible, within the space al
lotied, TO notice all OF the beautiful dis
plays of the Lockhart business men, con-
sequently, we will notice only those VITO
have made an extra holiday display.
j. w. sturges, druggist, has grand dis
play of holiday goods for the young people,
and much OF value for the old Their stock
Ia very tastefully displayed. and is pfesid
ed over by Misses Lille Williams and Lille
Baylor. who are achieving for themselves a
fine reputation as saleswomen.
{. h. Mechanical g. Co. druggists, were
compelled at considerable expense to have
a special booth erected adjoining their
business house. TO accommodate their
mammoth stock OF Christmas goods and
novelties. and more tastefully displayed
EXHIBIT has never been seen in Lockhart
l.. Schwarz & Co., dry goods. have turned
their large and elegant store room Into q
, worlds fair exhibit OF goods. wares and
toys adapted to every want and every con
dition of life. and men. women and children
gaze with wondering eyes upon the unusua
and well selected assortment that makes
this house n dollar catcher.
HELM * Flornoy, dry goods and clothing
have two tastefuly decorated show Win
dows. iull of the more solid and costly
comforts and luxuries of the Christmas sea.
son. Here Miss Maggie Hutchinson keep,
watch and ward. and attracts many Gus
toners by her pleasant smiles and winnnf
ways.
Laurie & Williams, dry goods and mil
linery. attract public attention with two
elegantly arranged show windows, living
evidence of much judgment in selection
and fine taste in display. Here. as an ad
ditonal attraction, we find Miss Deulah
Mcllhenny responding to the calls of Gus
. toners. and pleasing with her smile thos,
: who wait
S. Lissner. dry goods and notions. La
made a speciality OF dolls. and displays
, complete assortment Of every kind. ma
terial. size complexion and price. from tn,
: life sized yearling to the vest pocket masco
and watch charm.
John :. Browne a Co. druggists have ,
well selected stock OF fancy stationery. fin,
r books. toilet articles and perfumery, out o
which they have constructed an exceed
ingly attractive display and one that 1.
2 proving very remunerative.
a. II. Chew, hardware and oueenswarc
2 has confined himself this season to a fin
display of fancy glassware. queensware
china and cutlery. OF which he exhibit.
some magnificent specimens.
S. a. Gordon, jeweler. makes wonder
|; full showing of jewelry, watches. clocks an,
fine silverware His house is a vcritab
$ palace OF sheen and glitter
John W Shoaf grocer, has ventured be
\ yond his usual line. and makes u first elias
I exhibit Of holiday goods, consisting of toys
books, toilet articles. candies. CONNECTIONS
4 and fruits.
A. Lcvytansky, jeweler, in his shov
window and inside cases makes mos
beautiful display of jewelry, watches
: clocks and musical instruments. This dis
: play is an exceptionally fine one. and at
tracts much public attention.
Nix Co. general merchandise. have
small display Of holiday goods, tasteful
exhibited in large upright show case
over which Miss Julia Witter is guarda
G angel.
r The Warshawskie Notion Emporium |.
! while in its Christmas attire " a hing q
neau,y and JOY forever Here may b
found everything in the way OF toys IN
c Christmas gifts ever dreamed OF, and al
spread out like a field Of cloth of gold,
to attract and inspire trade.
- In walking around the city a strange
o would be impressed with the idea Ina
c I4ockhart has no just cause TO complain c
hard times for all seems lovely. and tn
goose hangs high. Trade Is good, the mer
chants are in good spirits, and the pcopl