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DECEMBER 21, 1877 NORWICH BULLETIN, FRIDA SRS e 2 OUR STORE IS OPEN THIS EVENING AND EVERY EVENING UNTIL CHRISTMAS i o5 e itc FOR COMFORTABLE SHOPPING WE RECOM- orteous & MEND THE MORNING HOURS hell flo. THE BEAUTIFUL DISPLAY OF HOLIDAY NOVELTIES AND SENSIBLE GIFT THINGS—THE HUM AND BUSTLE—THE VERY. SPIRIT OF THE SEASON WHICH SEEMS HEADQUARTERS TO PREVAIL THE WHOLE ESTABLISHMENT, ALL COMBINE TO MAKE THIS STORE S OPPING = % v\ = YOU CAN BUY CHRISTMAS GIFTS HERE FOR WOMEN, FOR MEN, FOR BOYS, FOR GIRLS. IN THIS GREAT CHRISTMAS STORE YOU CAN SATISFY EVERY HOLIDAY WANT AND FILL COMPLETE YOUR LIST OF CHRISTMAS PRESENTS. . - - . - : 5 CHRISTMAS CARDS All individually boxed—subjects are Christmas and New Year’s Cards colored scenes, verses, Blue birds, co- lonial prints, etc, at 10e to 5%c. and Boeklets at ic to Christmas and New Year's Cards at 8 a dozen. Post ~ - - - EWELRY On a special counter in the Dress Goods Section we make a special showing of Jewelry for gift purposes. Hundreds -of articles of adornment for men, women and chil- dren, all dependable, all at reasonable g;xioen. All Jewelry in neat Holiday es. We have the best line of Iron Toys that can be found in Eastern Con- necticut. Also Wooden Toys of all kinds. - A special showing of Electric and Mechanical Trains. Make it a point to visit our Toy Department in basement. Hundreds of Books for gift purposes, Dolls of all kinds—the best made in ; including Books for-boys, for girls, America—dressed in all styles and Games and Puzzles of all kinds, in- cluding Soldier Games, Baseball Sew- ing Sets, Table Golf, Ping Pong, Parcheesi, Pollyanna, Etc.—prices are +10c, 25c and up to $5.00. Games for adults. A great showing of Boys’ Books-at 35c—of Girls’ Books at 35¢ —more than 500 titles of great popu- lar novels at 60c. - In Millinery Sec- tion. colors. We have picked the best there is in the market. It is a great showing of Dolls. Don’t fail to visit our Doll Section in basement. COATS, WAISTS AND FURS THESE ARE USEFUL AND PRACTICAL GIFTS number of excellent models, in black and h lar $15.00 and $16.50 values : $10.95 e aeter V% eihaay aimiomeity Yans £18.50) $2.98 CHRISTMAS CANDY - Our Candy Department is one of the store features during the Holi- day season,and whether sold by the pound or put up in handsome boxes our cenfections will not fail to give supreme satisfaction. Here are some of the leading offerings: AN INVITATION TO MEN Once a year we extend a special invitation to men to visit our store. It isn’t because you’re not' welcome at other times—quite the contrary—we’re always glad to see the men, . But you may have a little hesitation about entering our doors because you think we’re a “Women’s Store.” So we extend this personal welcome now. Of course we’re a reason—you know that< but it's a reason from your standpoint as well as ours. We like to sell you holiday goods, but equally you like to buy them ‘where you con buy them intelligently and best. If it’s anything for a woman you can certainly buy it intelligently here. - We cater to women extensively—so if you are intending 2 gift for a woman by. all means see us—we can help you. From Hat Hard Candy, a large assortment. in a variety of favors, at 3% a pound. Women’s Shirf Waists of crepe-de-chine, in four attractive models, in white and flesh color, sizes 36 to 46—our regular $3.98 Waists, at Defiance Chocolates, in 30 flavors, select your own assortment, at 42c Women’s Fur Muffs and Scarfs at very reasonable prices. P ;’::::.mn R G B to Hosiery we carry everything for women. Women’s Serge and Silk Dresses at reduced prices. ter at any price, more than 30 N flavors, at 52c a pound. S weeNny HANDKERCHIEFS 2220 MILLINERY AT REDUCED PRICES Bon-bons, all at Dress Hats, $6:85 Women’s Fine Dress Hits, includ- ing Pattern Hats from -our own kroom, and Gage Bros.’ Hats, all at $6.85, former prices up to 818'.50. v 48c a pound, Velour Hats, $1.98 Women’s Trimmed Velour Hats, in black and all' the leading colors, re- duced to $1.95," former ‘prices $3.98 and $5.00. OTHER SPECIAL VALUES IN DRESS HATS Come here for the most complete line of Hand- kerchiefs in Norwich—men’s, women’s and children’s —plain, initialed and embroidered, and the values are unmatchable. - E GENUINE PYRALIN IVORY AT SPECIAL PRICES Genuine Pyralin T3 cies, all mariced less than regular prices. The i R : T = ¥ 2 Hats that Hats that Hats that reason! Our lins is row Eroken and we are unable to replenish it. The For quick service Handkerchiefs are arranged on $2 98 ususlly sell $3 98 usually sell $4. usvally sell assortment on hand -~cludes Mirrors, Jewel Cases, Pin Cushions, Files, specizl counters. 2 i it 5 s, o s Button Hooks, Perfume B les, Cemb and Brusih Trays, Puff Boxes, Fowder . Children’s Handkerchiefs Boxed Handkerchiefs Initialed Handkerchiefs B ot o S, B s i i 3 o oBored Handkerchicfs | nitled Handiorchiels || TWQ EXTRAORDINARY OFFERINGS FOR TODAY ial prices. Embroidered Handkerchiefs at | 1andkerchiefs at 12%c cach or box R e et e | W B i AND SATURDAY Our group of Colonial Ivery includes Jawel Cases, Powder Boxes, Hair 2t 3 s While : dnlsiatea |- T oM B O o > ; £ Rboed S et 500 5 POz OF SLEa S o S RuINE R 12 dozen Lace Trimmed Bureau Scarfs, size 18x54 inches, in eceivers, Clothes Brushes, Hat Brushes, Picturs Frames, M Men's ' Japonette - Handkerchiefs, nct styles, reguiar value up to $1.00—Special price 50‘: rd Br a a o Bdtieas Mk i At 59c—Women’s Whitc Embroid- | With silk initials, at 12%%c each. - 4-c- © T i g e s o mb:;fi):rea Men's Plain White ’“”{j““ e 12 dozen Japanese Drawn-work and Embroide Scarfs s and Colorea Bordsr at 3% a ol e s ool Sauarcs, Etc, sizes Six54, 45x4o and 18xS0—_alse ssance 31 00 g B at box of three. Fine Linen Initial Handker- Centers, size 36 and 45 inches, value up (e Leald Jic each 3 fr 2o, | At Go—Womei's Handier , | ghists at 25 each or box of six for (On Sale in Linen Department) red e with colored initials—a of 4 i : CHRISTHAS GIFTS OF LEATHER rimeni S | SRS b s g, sz o | T T 4 < embroidered Linen | At $1.00— Women’s Embroidered .75. 10 OM ART BEP'T . exclusive designs at U RER ene Men’s Handkerchief: GHRISTMAS SUGGEST NS FR M . For gift purposes, Lestaer Goods arc unexcolled, We show an immense tonne covered box for $1,06. en's erchiets o A At $1.00—Women's Hand-embroid- | _See our Men's Plain Hemstitched Glove and HandKerchiof Boxes at | ' Sweet Grass Baskets, round, oval — ol b r Goods, suitadle for gilts. A g number of articles and ered iandkerchiefs at $1.09 a | Handkerchiefs at 10c, 12i%c, 15c, 25¢ 25c each. . or_square, at 68c to.$2.50. box of three. and up to S0c each, Hand-painted and CEMHI Nov- two size Japanese Lunch Sets, $1.90 Doyles and Centers, at $2.00. Boudoir Caps in individual boxes at 59¢ to $1.50. Boudoir Pillows, 21l white em- broidered with silk floss—Special price 75c each. GLOVES FOR GIFT PURPOSES -W- show every good kind of Glove for women and children—Golf, Cham- cisetts, Kid and Cape Leather—overy wanted style and size. We\ have d Kid Gloves and Fur-lined Gloves. All Kid Gloves in neat haliday elties: Candy Tins, $1.00 and $1.25. S, s at $1.00. Card Holders at $1.00. Puff Jars at $1.25. Fraternal Leather Pillow. Tops— Eiks, K. of P.. L. O. O. F., and.Blue Lodge, at $2.50. 2 wide diversity of styi Included in o wing are Cags of all kinds, & Pocket Becks, P c Rolis, Card Cases, Nosdle Casas, Work Daskets, Suit C tirg Rage, Ete. i UFABRELLAS FOR HOLIDAY: GIFTS Men's, Wemen's and Children's Umbreilas—very necessary articles and very acccptatis gifts. box upon request. WOMEN’S SILKi.iOSIERY MAKE IDEAL GIFTS drem’s st 78e, 89¢ and $1.00—Women's at $1.10, $1.25 and up to $5.06—en's at $1.19, $1.50 and up to $5.00, GIFTS FOR BOYS = £F y. Visit Qur Men’s Store for Gifts for Men If you are seeking a gift for 2 man—then -consider our Men’s Store. We show every- thing in Men’s Wear for holiday gifts—House Coats, Bath Robes, Night Shirts, Pa- jamas, Dress Shirts, Sweaters, Neckwear, Suspendérs, Hosiery, Gloves, Umbrellas, - Traveling Bags, Suit Cases, Etc. . Beginning today—Friday—the followi :g lines will be offered at reduced prices— Men’s House Coats Men’s Traveling Bags Men’s Suits Casés ‘Reduced’ Reduced Reduced e At $1.95—from $2.50 A4 § 805 rom s1000 Mar's Cowiide Suit Gasesc: 9.00 © At $10.85—from $13.50 At .l.ss-—-xro: im.gn At $12.95—from $15.00 Men's Spanish. Leather Suit Cases At $14.95—from $18.00 at $3.95, reduced from $4.50.° Boys' Toques at §9c and 98¢. LN Boys' Winter Caps, inside fur band, at 69c ana 96c., g g - Rubber Hats at 7. Colored ‘Blouses ‘at 69¢ to $1.25. Flannel Blouses at-69¢ to $1.25. Flinnel Blouses at 69c’and 93c. —exclusive styles to be found nowhere else—price range 58¢ to $3.00 a pait. Featured in our showing are the well-known “Pheenix,” “McCallum,” “Onyx,” “Gold Stripe,” “Kayser,” ete.—none better. RIBBONS FOR GIFTS AND HOLIDAY PURPOSES A complete assortment of Narrow Ribbons for fancy work and other holi- day uses—both by the yard and by the piece. In Fancy Ribbons we show a splendid assortment of novelty effects for ancy work, 4 to 6 inches wide, at 25c, 39c and 50c a yard. s’ Ideal Under Waists, sizes 3 to 12, Doys' Sweaters, in good assortment of styles and colorings, at $2.95. $3.50 and up to e % THE PORTEOUS & MITCHELL C0. At $ 3.95—from § 5.00 At § 435—from §$ 6.00 ' * At.$ 595—from § 7.00 (At § 6.95—from $ 5.00 At $ 895 —from+$10.00 A1-$10.95—trom $12.00 At $12.95—trom $15.00 e - [ :2) | i N HE CHRISTMAS DECORATIONS—THE UNUSUAL ACTIVITY—THE EAGER BUYERS IN: EVERY DEPARTMENT—THE LARGE FORCE OF EFFICIENT SALESPEOPLE— | We make a special showing of Women's Fine Silk Hosiery at this seasgn - ORDERSD TO RECRUIT VETERANS FOR Those Having Seen Servi American War May corps. THE HOLY NIGH Pantomine of the Na: in Pomfret For t hy painters and p turies since: the be the heart of Mary, lnees, her head brea They stretch thems ground in various at after weariness. On shone round about t were sore afraid.” Suddenly, sweeps in chofr, with trumphets the glad tidings pours world. “Glory to God In the h , good, will As the throng draw: tounded shepherds drop upon ' their kn afraid: others hide . “Let us mow go even lehem, and eee this thin come to pass, which t made kmown unto us.” As they go out, hastening falls the oMther, as she, be: adoration, and penet ows, where Joseph is seen down on the Light that is , mees in They Hnger and worshi and powsr, they enter the the beasts of the. field a: masnificence is unmoted Mary, a_humble virgin grea on; give little heed., Ev: in’ the stalls are um to lay his head, is still Kings, and Lord of and pomp of the world: quostionable light of divin \ing fn darkness. The shepherds pass. there steal over the world. O irom out the far distance b morial eves, appears the Ange rd. {“A when they wer: hald the Angel of the to Joseph in a Middiefield—TTie Levi 5. library is going to close day afternoon save fuel open on Sat afterno 'wal @ad on Sattrday event to 9 oclock,