The times. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1890-1903, 1898-12-15
THE PROBLEM SOLVED.
No Use Ia Worrying Any More About
Whit In Give "a Man for Christmas


What TO Give Man for Christmas.
A difficult problem confronting ladies'
az this time has been the selection OF a
suitable serviceable. and acceptable
Christmas gift. for the gentlemen. The
solution OF the problem becomes simple
as one looks upon the matchless assort-
ment Of Christmas novelties for men and
boys. displayed at O. II. Berry & Com
pany's. whore ladies have been flocking
during the past week. and because Of
the size and variety OF the splondidly
assorted offerings they can't we'll fail
to find something suitable. and at the
price figured on.
At the handsome store on the corner
Of Eleventh and Main streets. ladies
find every thing FOR gentlemen, be It
necessity, luxury or novelty. Everything
IS going with a swing and force. which is
the result of extensive preparations for
the holidays. Messrs. Berry q Co. have
all along been ready 10 lend experience
TO purchasers, and at this time their
knowledge Of the wants and fancies Of
men helps out no little.
The store is crowded with an immense
stock Of just the kind OF presents that
would make any man happy. The man
whose good fortune it will be to receive
ono OF the handsome smoking jackets
will be a proud as the boy who receives
his first store suit The assortment Of
smoking Jackets, dressing gowns. house
and office coats. is the finest Berry ever
had the pletsure 20 offer. and al ever so
reasonable prices. This line is attracting
much attention. and is comparing favor
ably with the excellent line of riding
hunting and fishing suits most accepta-
bic gifts ana very handsome.
Berry has always had an immense as
sorfment OF gentlemen's furnishings, but
has fairly Outdone past records I'm the
grand display of fancy shirts. Jaeger's
9ure woollen blankets. collars, cuffs.
neckwear. and ieweiry. Prices In this
line range from the cheapest 10 the very
finest TO be- had anywhere
A department brimful 81 the latest de-
signs I'm canes and umbrellas. ever 80
suitable as Christmas GIFTS Is an at
tractive spot with the ladies who agree
that II is one OF the finest assOrtments
ever seen.
other suggestions naturally follow this
display as suitable gifts brings the pres
ent seeker TO the Leather Goods Depart
ment. where can be found dress suit
cases. hat boxes. manicure and shaving
sets. toilet sets. collar and cum boxes,
ard many other suitable and acceptable
gifts Of very handsome design. and az
20 reach prices, and then
comes an assortment Of the latest IDEAS
I'm gloves.
An assortment Of Wholesale tailored
suits. such as Berry offers, is full Of
suggestions. and hats in Derbys and
Fedora. and a line 81 shoes containing
everything acceptable, is popular with
the gift buyers.
Handsome mufFors. silk susnenders. and
handsome initial handkerchiefs. put up
IN neat packages for the holiday season,
are as fine as ever seen here.
Children boy children, have not been
overlooked for there is an up-to-date stock
Of everything new for boys. in military
suits REFERS and capes. cute little storm
coats. double-breasted Norfolk Jackets,
and hats and caps 20 80 along are nobby.
o. IT, Berry &, Co, have a grand assort-
ment Of everything for gentlemen and
boys. and ladies know IT.