The Press., 1904-12-21


 ever. Books here are priced as low as anywhere in New England, and comparison is invited. A good assort- ment of picture books for the chil. dren, and when it comes to books for older people you will simply have to go in and look them over, as space will not permit half the story. In confectionery there is Maillard's and Lowney's in those elegant packages, and the cheaper varieties for general use. Stationery in artistic boxes, with worth to compare with appear. ance, make dainty offerings. For toys this is the place, and the stock of games includes all the new ones. There is nothing more acceptable as g gift than subscription to some mag azine or periodical. You can order anything you want here. The price will be as cheap as you can find any where, and you will have "sass'' thrown in free. Fruit and nuts Of coursei
 
 Anything that can be said about the dainty stock of Miss N. M. Whiton can no more than do it justice. Beau. aful merchandise attractively dis. [played lends an air to this store that cannot be easily described, but few hints of what is shown may be given. In books there is everything from the sublime to the ridiculous. Bibles and prayer books are sublime, and nc doubt Samantha at St. Louis" is ridiculous. The foolish dictionary if another laugh provoker, and the hu. mor of "Old Gorgon Graham" is ac. knowledged by all who have read it. Other active sellers are Ear From the Madding Girls" "The Affair at the Inn. "The Masqueraders, ""The Givers," etc. A gift book that would be appreciated by any recipient is "Out to Aunt Mary's," by James Whitcomb Riley, beautifully illus trated by Christie. The showing of framed pictures is very noticeable and contains many gems. A novelty is the line of Japanese pictures, with straw frames, at 50 cents each. A nice line of diaries and lap tablets and fine assortment of stationery in pretty boxes. A. good showing of pocket books and some novelties in fancy leather goods, including blot ters, pipe racks, etc. All the popu- lar games, including "Pit," "Shsr- lock Hulmes'' and 'sFlinch.' A complete line of dolls and dolls fur niture. A new idea is the postal card albums for displaying the many different styles of souvenir postals Souvenir postal cards are being used as Christmas rememhrances this year, and Miss Wilton has an attractive Tfsss of Sthesa.
 H. CHAPMAN 6 co.
 It is astonishing what a lot of useful articles good hardware store contains suitable for Christmas gifts. A store as large and complete as that of H. Ohapamn G Go. contains every. thing there is a demand for on the part of the public in their line. Two of the leaders at present are skates and sleds. The line of skates shown here is all to the good. Skates for boys and men range in price from 50 cents to g. 50, and represent sterling value for the money. Ladies' skates may be secured here from 85 cents to $2.25. The way old winter has started out leads to the belief that there will be an active demand for sleds, and this firm is prepared for just such a contingency. The same conditions that make for active sled buying apply to sleigh bells. and these may be found here in abund- ance. The attractively decorated show windows at this store offer many hints for holiday shoppers. If it is a carving set, the assortment shown here is worthy of your attention. The line of pocket knives and pen knives is as complete as careful selec- tion and unlimited buying power can make it. Scissors and shears for the ladies in abundance. One of those bread mixers is sure to make for peace and happiness in the home. Silver knives and forks are popular gifts. Among the many other suitable things for utility buyers may be mentioned razors. strops, meat choppers. boys tool chests, boys saws and saw horses, hockey balls and sticks. nut picks, nut crackers, air rifles, etc.
 A. L. HOWARD.
 At the home-like store of A. l.. Howard all is hustle and, hustle at this season. This is 8 busy store all the year round, but at this season the activity is accentuated. If your taste is for the useful, large stock of staple goods is for your inspection. There is nice line of furs, with the prices marked right. A collection of sofa pillow tops meets your eye as you enter, which contains some very artistic effects. The stock of ladies' waists and skirts is worthy of special mention. A big case of honest values in umbrellas-handsomely made. The white aprons here draw exclamations of delight from the ladies who have seen them. For handkercbiefs go no further-they are here in abundance at prices to suit. A word is necessary about gloves--the standard makes. The Syrian n-Mexican drawn work meets with much popular favor. This must be seen to be appreciated words really cannot do it iustice.