The Bridgeport evening farmer., 1911-11-13
THE FARMER: NOVEMBER 13, 1911
C. w. FarchiId
 Fo1y-Six Years
 A Local JeWeIer
Firm of C. w. Faiychi!d and Sons Observes Anniversary Tomorrow-Most Up-
 t0-Date Store of
 Kind

The jewelry firm of George W. Fair child 6 Sons, incorporated, will cele- brate the 46th anniversary of the foundation of the firm by George W. Fairchild. tomorrow, by presenting to the patrons of the store and the pub lie in general dazzling array of goods which the firm claims cannot be excelled anywhere in New England MT. Fairchild, still the active head of the firm. November IA, 1865, when Bridgeport was but a mere hamlet, the store has grown with the city so that at the present time it cannot be ex-. celled from a jewellers, as well as a patrons. point of view.
 MT. Fairchild has watched his store grow to such an extent that there Is not another jewefry store in the city which is larger. In the management he is assisted by his two sons, H. L. and G. A. Fairchild, who are well known and who, as do all the en- ployes of the firm, endeavor to please the public with the wares in the large assortment of stock.
 FAIRCHILD WATCH
 Among the many articles in the jewellers art carried by the store may be mentioned the Fairchild watch. The firm brides itself on this watch, and 1t has no hesitancy in recom- mending to a possible purchaser the timepiece bearing the name of Fair child. Like the firm it stands for everything that is best.
 Rings shown by the firm are with out a doubt the best procurable, no matter what the price. Wedding rings of any design can be secured immediately so large is the stock and for that matter, all kinds of rings can be secured immediately: If there is one thing the firm brides itself it Is with the diamond rings of the first water Tn this age of gold and plati- mum, the latter is being put forward by the store
 Platinum is far superior for the reason by its. use the native color of the stone can be seen. Also 1t fs more costly than gold, Is about twice as strong and will wear better. While 1t is little new the fact it is carried by Fairchild's shows that the firm is progressive
 | Incidentally there are displayed pearls of much value from $500 to $10,000 and even higher. Mesh bags and sautoir watches of the best are obtainable in this store, while other works of art are to be seen without number. Space prevents telling everything that the store displays and 1t Is worth inves- tigating if one desires to purchase the OeSL III bll0 dTt dAAO CWCiCI 6 sAifSs
 Superb lines for evening wear are now fashionable. Men are now wear ing pretty platinum chains which are set with beautiful pearls. The dis play of silverware is simply wonder ful, from silver cups to solid silver. Many new designs for table use are to be seen,. many of which are on the Colonial pattern. OLD SILVER
 For those who love old silver. the designs are most pleasing and attrac- tive to the eye, from old spoons of beaten silver to the little tea canister which is as pretty as one would de-
 aire. A line of vases is also pleasing,
 1cluding a vase filled with chrysan-
 fhemums made by the Whiting Silver
 Company of this city. If you want a ! Made in Bridgeport product you can i purchase a vase of wonderful design. 1 The lower part of the vase Is tall and slender, widening fin graceful lines 1 The leaves and stems stand out in prominent relief upon the side of the vase and 1t is truly wonderful de sign. Ss
 The Fairchi1d method of displaying goods Is another attractive feature o1 | this store The bevelled glass mirrors add considerably to the beautiful ap- pearance of this well kept store. Ii you visit the store do not forget to in. spect the toilet sets which are most unique. Also visit the cut glass de pertinent.