Richmond dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1884-1903, 1898-12-14
FEMALE SHOPPERS AT BERRY's.
Remarkable Sight of Women Crowd
ing a Mans EstabIisIment.

| HShlneHl Oh ". III. Berry " 20. Ulieu Nltn
feminine shoppers was presented yester-
day. The fair purchasers were coming
and going constantly, much to the plea
sure Of tho sslesmen, who are used to
dealing with their own sex almost en-
tirely
Berry & Co. several weeks ago began
selecting n line Of gifts suitable for gem
tlemen and boys Their long experience
| in supplying the wants OF these was Of
great assistance I'm selecting a suitable
line, The result Is that the stock which
they have gotten in Is as nearly every
thing it should be as IL could be made.
| They have an immense stock Of holiday
novelties on hand. which have been very
| fully inspected within the past few days,
especially by the ladies. and the pur-
chases have been very numerous.
The most popular articles in the special
collection Of Christmas gifts made by
Berry are probably the smoking Jackets,
| dressing gowns, house coats. hunting
| suits, riding trousers, sweaters. fancy
shirts, Jaegers blankets, and Cardigan
| jackets. The display of these is probably
| the handsomest ever seen here. Prices run
from the highest to the lowest. and the
richest and the poorest can be gratifed
alike.
|
| attention as that Just described is the lea
ther goods Mems manicure sets. shaving
| sets. toilet sets, collar and cuff-bOXes,
| satchels hat-boxes, dress-suit cases. and
| various other articles, are seen In lea
| ther in the handsomest designs. II has
| been said that leather when made up into
| toilet articles. is as costly as silver. Some
| Of the articles offered by Berry are costly
| put a great many of the prettest are
within the reach OF everybody wishing TO
make a present.
In umbrellas and canes, the old stand
bys for Christmas presents, the line is
very fine. All the newest designs in i'm
ported handles are seen in both canes and
umbrellas, and the prices range from 81
10 $12.
Berry has never before displayed so
fine line OF gentlemen's furnishings, and
he does not think there was ever finer
display exhibited i'm this city Pretty
boxes containing one dozen collars and
half dozen cuffs, are being sold rapidly.
In silk goods are shown suspenders, hand
some mufflers, and initial handkerchiefs.
The line OF neckwear is the handsomest
ever shown i'm this establishment and is
new throughout, embracing the very
latest in swell neckwear, at prices ranging
from o cents to Sl.50. This line is proba-
bly, the most attractive in the store.
Berry Is also showing a line Of the very
latest conceits in cuff buttons, studs,
scarf-pins. and watch-fobs.
In addition TO their special line Of goods
gotten in 10 accommodate the gift-makinS
public, Berry & Co. have also made ad-
ditions TO what may be termed their
staple stock with view to making cloth
ina. suitable fUi Christmas presents. Ard
Mr.. Berry says he found that after all
clothing very frequently seems TO be more
appreciated than anything that can be
given They have an immense stock Of
wholesale tailored goods on hand in the
finest fabrics. Many exclusive patterns
and fabrics seldom found i'm clothing
store are displayed. having been imported
by the firm and made 10 order by the best
tallors. The range in prices is from $ TO
$25. At,the latter prices are offered very
handsome Prince Alberts with vests 10
match. and also a full line Of iinely-made
dress suits.
The line OF hats. from the knockabout
slouch to the finest Dunlap. offered by
Berry attracts much attention. lie
bought from two manufacturers a few
days ago their entire lot of samples, and
as a result is Offering fine Derbys and
Fedoras, in all the fashionable shades, at
sl35-in many instances less than half
the regular retail price. Berry is also
agent for the celebrated Dunlap hat, and
carries a complete line Of opera hats,
which Is an innovation. so far as Rich
mond dealers are concerned.
Berry is also agent for the Hanan per-
fect-ftting shoes and offers them i'm every
style He guarantees that the shoes
which he offers for $50 are in every way
equal to any 81 shoe sold elsewhere. He
has not been selling shoes long. He wants
to establish his trade. He thinks the
best way to do ii is to offer prices that
viii compel buyers. When they know
him they will be his customers always.
lie guarantees every shoe sold to be per-
feet fitting
Oyercoats from 50 to so. and in every |
style. including fancy dress coats, heavy |
storm coats, ulsters, in Montagnac, Ker-
sey. beaver, and oxford goods.
Berry is agent for the celebrated DR.. |
Jaeger sanitary underwear hosiery, and |
bandages. and has found that when once |
they have worn them purchasers will |
have no others. He sells other lines OF |
underwear as low as so cents a garment. |
Berry is now making a run in German |
imported white shirts. He has built up a |
big trade with this brand. having made |
great inroads on the custom shirt-makers |
However elegant and attractive may be |
the line displayed by Berry & Co. In other
departments, they have nothing 20 sur |
pass their line Of childrens clothing. 1t |
is a stock which cannot be duplicated |
south of Nfw York. The cheapest and |
the costliest are all displayed.
Boys military suits, REFERS and capes, |
made up long storm coats.
and ustsrs, Norfolk double-breasted
jackets three-piece vestee suits, and sail
or suits. nobility trimmed are among the
most conspicuous features Of the chill
drens department. The line of boys
hats and military and sailor caps Is very
full. Berry also shows a fine line OF
school shoes, and of neckwear, under
wear, shirt-waists. and leather leggns
The entire establishment gives evidence
1f the approach Of Christmas, the decora-
tions being tasteful and beautiful The
window is one Of the prettiest I'm Rich
mond, the design of a neatly-dressed
boy. seated sn a giant-cracker, a big tin
horn at his lips, being peculiarly appro-
pirate 10 the Christmas season. On the
whole, the establishment is one OF the
most beautiful I'm Richmond, whether
viewed from the interior or through the
windows.
Christmas Holiday Rates via r., +. &
l.. X. X.
The Richmond, Fredericksburg and Po-
+opnac Railroad Company will sell tickets |