Semi=weekly graphic., 1898-12-21

And only Hoods. is Father Time on q punctured bike. He pedals away with '98 in a falter- ing attitude The bright side of life return. Cupid is chaperone for "99. The sun in all it's glory peeps brilliantly over a beautiful mountain summit, and sheds it's gleaming rays upon handsome residence amidst progressive crop of fourishing corn, which is surrounded by a good fence Then we view an elegant thoroughfare with it's large stone business houses, a Pine Bluff Electric ear dashes by and prosperity pre- sents itself everywhere. Dreyfus cannot be missed again when the the ladies walk along Second avenue where they will come suddenly to two more attractive windows, con taiaing ladies handkerchiefs, collar cites, hose. etc; whatever men, women or children use or want is to be found in this establishment.
 k. II. sTEARNs & co. The windows here are terraces Of every thing in their line. There are rows of diamonds and forests of watches. Then, too, there is goldenware, si1= verware, little fashionable novelties, umbrellas, walking sticks and clocks. In fact every thing in the jewelry line suitable for Christmas gift.
 J. S5 $, KATZENSpEIN.-In their beautiful windows are shoes of every description and price, and such shoes! Any foot may be eKumfurt- ably fitted there, and in any style, In ladies wear are some slippers for the dance which Cinderella would envy. At this store the children are not fornotten either. santa" is in evidence With every purchase one is given a toy of more or less value. Yellow kids, dolls, horns, books etc.
 MITCHELL'S 'S.-In his window is a display of genuine imported Jap. anese ware, something that was never before seen in Pine Bluff The most devoted lover of toys need not hesitate to enter Mitchell's this sea son. It is not only a place where are a speciality; it also presents articles to suit chiIds most fastidious tastes. Animals. lifelike in size and likeness; dolls beautiful in features and gowns; games of all descriptions, practical and amusing. There is every thing in one department that is within the range of q child's desire, besides fine ware at popular prices for the 'grown-up-iolks.
 z0LLER's sTORE.-In this es- tablishment's window is lifelike Santa Claus. He rolls his eyes from side to side gazing at the little chil- dren who gather all day and admire the many catchy toy novelties that are heaped behind the glass win dows. In the other window nearby is a large assortment of chinaware. iardeneires, etc, of most tasteful and artistic designs.
 J. B. SIMON CO.-Here are to be found two very neatly dressed and handsome windows which contain all the latest novelties in men and boys apparfl, including q large as sortment of ties oi brilliant shades, and shirts bearing bosoms of the "swellest' lines. Itis a great temp tation to look into their glass windows, where one sees the many fancy articles SO becoming to a gentlemen $ dress.
 $. \. ROSENBERG 'S.-As you pass this establishment you sudden ly find yourself standing before the glass front display room. Here and there lay elegant pieces of costly chinaware. bric-a-brac and novelties of as much value. In attractive po- sitions you will notice beautiful ornaments and statuary of most exquisite designs. Toys of every variety ana make are to be found
 here. santa Clause could get his whole hristmas stock here if he desired.
 WOLF NICHoLs.-In the two
 large and attractive show windows
 of this firm are displayea elegant } clothing and ladies clnaks rrans