The age-herald., 1900-12-17
|SOME OF THE OFFERINGS OF
 THE STORES FOR. THIS WEEK.

the Imperial for women. These shoes are especially attractive on account of their style, finish and durability.
 BIRMINGHAM ARMS CoMPANY-The Birmingham Arms Company, Second av- enue. between Nineteenth and Twentieth streets, has an immense stock of fire works for the holidays, and also has large stock of air rifles, guns, pistols and general sporting goods
 JOHN W. O'NEILL, THE FAIR-John w. O'Neill, Second avenue, between Twen- tieth and Twenty-frst streets, has the lar gest stock of toys dolls, iron wagons, veloc- ipedes tricycles, etc, ever brought to Bir- mingham. He has the greatest assortment of toys ever seen in the State.
 T. V. BOARDMAN & COMPANY-The special lines of art goods, draperies and brass and enameled beds are the prettest ever brought to Birmingham, and are es- pecially attractive for holiday trading. The present stock has been secured with the greatest care and therefore great bargains can be had at this place.
 J. BLACH & SONS.-Among the prettiest offerings for the holiday trade are those displayed by J. Blach & Sons in First ave- nue. This popular firm is showing every thing novel in the way of mems and chill drens clothing and furnishing goods and In quantities and styles sufficient to please the most fastidious. Presents suitable for men can be found at Blach's, where polite clerks will take pleasure in showing the several lines It is really a task to select presents, but ladies will be given every fa- clity and cannot fail to get something here that will be acceptable and at the same time useful.
 LOUIS SAKS. = Is offering a complete line of seasonable clothing and furnishing goods, shoes and many novelties which will make suitable presents for husbands, fathers, brothers, sweethearts and friends The latest thing in tie scarfs. mufflers, pns buttons and other things for men are displayed in abundance, to say nothing of the stacks and stacks of clothing, suits in all the latest styles, which make practical presents to say the least. In anticipation of a big trade this popular establishment has been provided with extra clerks, and Christmas shoppers will receive prompt at- tention.
 The spacious building Is stocked with everything in the way of clothing and fur nishings for men and children, and the seasons greeting awaits shoppers.
 THE cox SHOE COMPANY in Second avenue is prepared to put everybody on good footing for the holidays. At least they are offering a line of footwear that will tend towards that end, in all the latest styles and feathers. This firm also offers a splendid line of trunks, dressing cases and travelling bags, and are prepared to serve customers in search of practical Christmas presents.
 1 CHAMBLEE BROS.-Corner of First ave- nue and Twenty-first street are displaying a splendid line for the holidays, and per sons who are undecided about gifts cannot fail to find something suitable at Cham blee's. Here can be found useful presents suitable for every member of the family from the baby up to grand pa and grand ma, and polite clerks will take pleasure in showing customers through.
 M VEIL AND BROTHER-Another splendid line is shown by M. Well and Bro., the well known clothiers in First avenue, whose reputation for fair dealing has long been established. The nobbiest things in mems goods are offered by this popular firm. Their store is a veritable bazaar, and shoppers are invited to inspect their stock. The prettiest things in ties, suspenders,- -handkerchiefs, socks, and oth- CT novelties, are shown in the very latest and up-to-date styles.
 J. L. Chalifoux & Co.-This firm is show ing a splendid line of holiday goods and anticipates large business. The spacious store is divided into six distinct depart ments, each stocked with the novelties of the season. Gents and children's clothing and furnishings, shoes, ladies' ready-to- wear goods, and in fact, a selection from which most useful and substantial gifts can be made. There is nothing in the line that cannot be found at Chalifoux's and Christmas shoppers are invited to visit the store.
 Mrs. E. Gluck, at 1O7 North Twentieth street-Is offering all manner of beautiful rings, silver articles, bric-a-brac, cut glass, and, indeed, everything in the jewelry and novelty line.