Bellows Falls times. [volume] (Bellows Falls, Vt.) 1856-1965, 1898-12-17
HOLIDAY AIR OF THE SHOPS.
Santa Claus Buying Recklessly and
Overlooking His SteedS.

The tshops in Bellows Falls have been
stocked this season apparently with more
than the usual amount Of attention to the
possible wants of that prince of buyers,
Mr.. Santa Claus, who sees so many things
in every place to please his critical taste
that even the RENDERS find it hard to drag
him away.
However economical the old gentleman
may chance to be, such rare bargains are
displayed that he really can not afford to
pass them by, and his packs continue to
assume enormous proportions, while the
enthusiasm Of Christmas shopping begin
ming to work upon h m, he loses his calcu-
lating spirit and piles the bundl.s into his
sleigh with a reckless disregard Of price or
the stamping protest Of his steeds against
hauling such an uncomfortable load up the
steep roofs of the houses.
NEW YORK RACKET. \
The Racket is evidently prepared to fit
out entire Christmas trees, judging from
its array. of the seasons goods, which
include all the regular lines and vast
assortment of toys. Ff "a
There are swords, guns and drums for
regiment of small boys, who equipped
with these implements Of warfare would
make the Spaniards run with their hands
over their ears. A new-tangled three-ply
top is warranted to make noise enough for
a sawmill, while any one Of collection Of
musical instruments, from mouth organ to
an autoharp, would furnish great entertain
ment tor quiet hour IN the hands OF the
youthful performer. Rabbits with nerv-
GUS affection of the ears are to be found
here. and whole orphanage Of dolls
anxiously awaiting adoption.
Handkerchief, cut glass, pretty china
ware, vases, rugs and a host Of other
things suggest suitable presents for all on
the shoppers list.
THE CHASE FURNITURE STORE.
At this store the display of French china
is noticeable feature and one that repays
inspection. The designs are beautiful and
have many of them the effect of handpaint-
ing. Very handsome cups and saucers are
seen and cut glass Of the finest and dainti-
est patterns.
The Morris chairs and luxurious couches
will appeal to the bvers OF ease with ire
sistible force, while the more industrious
will revel in line Of work baskets that it
is hard to beat. Jardinieres, lamps end
vases are present in large numbers and
great variety, with the regular iues Of fur
initure increased for the holiday trade.
Sleds, dolls and all that pertains to sue
cessful doll housekeeping are no small part
Of the general exhibit.
Miss Abbie Savage and M. T Dodge are
to be the additional clerks. ~
MA DURKEE's DRY GOODS STORE.
One Of Mr.. Durkee's new show windows
is given up to the Christmas handkerchief,
which lend, itself very readily to decora-
tive purposes as seen in the arches and
columns which it is made to form. The
other window is co'or scheme in green
and yellow for the display of china, and
both in their tasteful arrangements compel
the passer-by to pay tribute to the artis-
tic ability of the decorator, Mr.. Hugh
Whitman.
Sterling silver novelties, toilet sets ard
all kinds of leather goods with very fine
line OF dsmasks. offer buying agents of the
Claus family unrivalled opportunities, and