Winnipeg Free Press

Winnipeg Free Press (Newspaper) - December 23, 1902, Winnipeg, Manitoba Manitoba morning free press Winnipeg tuesday december 23 1902. It s your own fault if you do not drink the Best. Satisfactory judging by the crowds passing in and out. Cars Ley co. This House has a Quantity of Shell work. There has been a Hudden revival of interest in this class of fancy articles and a glance at one of their tables seems like a Peep at one of the whatnot of our boxes Man euro sets hand mirrors and dressing cases All set with Vari gated shells. This House in showing a Range cd Oriental Cushion Cov ers and rugs cushions Tea copies and Mechlin chair drapes with applique or i persian embroideries. They have As usual a special Christmas line of j children s Pinafore and dear lit j tie White Bear . Or. M. Carsley i t j i a i 1 reported business Good but consider Ceylon Tea is to be had at All dealers and is the purest and Able inconvenience from delay in the most delicious Tea the world produces. Sold Only in Lead delivery of goods. Packets 30c, 40c, 50c and 60c per lb., Black mixed or so Large Green by All grocers. That one building cannot contain it. And so additional premises have been j secured on Portage Avenue in part of i the Furner store. Whether you Patron ize the Prolago Avenue Branch or the continued from Fage one lighting the children. On the ground j old stand on main Street it Ial line of fancy i fair without doubt. There is floor there is a specs table Linen very suitable Choice evening Silks ties Ami gloves galore. was reported All it ought to Bont this season. Is a every for gifts i kind of article that you can imagine and every kind of Price under the Sun. You May have i. Brown pudding Bow or a Dresden Statuette a Toast e. B. Nash co. Do go in very extensively for toys their space being barely sufficient for More Staple lines. They have plenty of Christmas stuff however. In gents furnishings there is a must tempting array of up to Date ties silk embroil orc d suspenders and handkerchiefs. They have also arranged for i has been Overy Christmas since and .1 special line of evening Halo Zifos in rot Only dollies and toys of All kinds ill the newest shades. These Dainty creations in taffeta Are always a table As gifts. There great feature of christinas toys and novelties and this year they seem to have surpassed All previous efforts. The toy department is a veritable child s Paradise. For the Hoys there re and trains of cars All Iron incl running in Price from 10 Cecin Linig to the size ail of the train patrol wagons Hook and ladder outfits water and carts. For the girls there Are Iron ranges in which i Wood or i fire can be lighted and Best , dear Little Gas ranges that ear ii. Lunched to any Gas pipe Anil will i. If boil and brew with any of in up stoves. With these i Inci dressed and then is a genuine j i luvs sets of Kitchen j air of i Christmas abroad. Or. Kash tour Are Wash tubs and business Good buying l.vr0.s wheel Barrows , hoes. Early and an expensive class of Gruodis rakes dolls Beds dulls of All kinds called for. Long eared rabbits Avirl marvellous s. There is every can be played in ing Fork or a venetian vase a mouse trap or a banquet lamp a rolling pin or a silk piano drape. Then there Are toys if kind and description under the Sun. Maycock s. Play cock s is a Paradise of dollies. Just h Ivas Twenty years ago Lere planned Many of those of needlework with which i new fair ski its of Winnipeg Gladden delightful eiderdown dressing sacks i the hearts of Mother for what women and wrappers Blouse lengths of silk i Ever had too Many articles of drawn ill renew . Duchesse belts i u Ork or embroidery for her table 7 French neck ribbons and very special i 1 a re Loo. There Are those Lovely haul in kid gloves. One Large embroidered frames that add value. Is covered with Beautiful China j it that were possible to the fair Pic individual plates cups and Sau it sets porridge Sels and the like. The windows Are very prettily draped j to come. Lure ii that some Young Man i chief treasure in the months a ool lung for bears dogs and news and i thai a ions a specially Gilt is the and billiard table tills is the grown ups. It is not a. Toy Filu by any Means but a a Stair that when not used can have the legs folded and ill whole table be reared against the Wall the balls and cues All Ilins into the Frame of the table. In mechanical toys there arc wonderful dancing timers merry go and elephants. In China and glassware this House at d spa wins some Lovely gifts Sou Venir China showing the Arch for the Dii Eai visit Glass a great r Lige of bisque vases in Graceful Cut Glass both English and american. Exquisite bavarian and Koyal Vienna China adorned with fid in the operas played in Lon Don the Coronation festivities. This c Tina is in. Sets and also in in . Decorative pieces. An exceedingly pretty gift would be one of the quaint and Dainty bavarian Fig also shown by this House. In Novelty goods Are the most Beautiful celluloid dressing cases. Thea Materi Al lends itself to the most Beautiful shading and Many of the pieces Are decorated with miniature paintings. The fittings Are in keeping with the Beauty of the cases. In More expensive Are the solid leather cases to Jed with Ebony backed brushes. A new for favor is Ivory id. 1 ills 1 a Good imitation of Ivory and comes in both Black and creamy White. It is Cut in the most delicate shapes and one of the prettiest things shown in it Are the sets for baby the tiny brushes boxes Etc., All having Silver Monogram plates. A very popu Lar line has been the military brushes in solid leather Case. In books Spe Cial attention has been Given to toy books and the varied assortment is fairly bewildering. Another Good line is a pocket edition of Standard auth ors in soft leather Extension covers. Tin so come in delicate greens and Browns and Are exceedingly pretty and suitable for gifts. A Fine line of Christmas stationery is also shown As Well As calendars and Christmas cards. In the More directly dry goods line there is a splendid display of i Blouse and evening dress Silks and endless pretty things for the toilet in the shape of fancy neckwear ribbons scarfs Stock collars fancy belts Cha Telaine big Silver mounted umbrellas and the like. The windows Are powerful invitation to to ii or. The one devoted to toys has .1 monster Horn of plenty from which is pouring All toys confections and the like. The color scheme of the windows apart from the toys is Green and White and this scheme of color is carried right through the store a Large Circle and Cresce it Over the Candy department is developed in Green and White and bears in Gold the season s greetings. When seen or. Ham the manager was immersed in business but spared a few minutes to show the scribe around. The Best business we have Ever was his reply to a query As to Trade buying has been fully two weeks earlier there has been Mcm a it. And the demand has been for the Best class of goods. Trade has been All we could the Geo. Craig co., limited Busy As mailers when the scribe called unpacking some lofty cases of toys and fancy goods that had been delayed in transit and had finally got ten tied up in the c. P. R. Yards where Thoy stood for ten Days before the1 snarl was unravelled. These goods Are All direct from Ger Man manufacturers and judging by the few seen they a world Delight for the child that loves that will go. The nmn Ber of Clever toys seem to multiply with the parsing seasons. In addition to the mechanical toys there an numberless dolls. Carts woolly lambs tops rattles and Drums. An excellent line of Chil Dren s Tea sets and fancy Gilt China is also being shown indeed the base ment of Craig is rightful place to visit. The j. Robinson co., Ltd. This House has always made a Spe Cial feature of Christmas windows and their decorations Are it quite Complete the windows Al ready give Promise of being up to their usual Standard. The extensive alterations and addition to the premises during the past season have Given the company the most ample space for their operations the Light Iri greatly improved und the whole arrangements of the premises is More convenient for customer and clerk alike. All lines of Christmas goods re being offered and very special at Tention is being Given to ladies silk wrists As gifts. There Are also Spe Cial bin gains in Silks gloves and a. Wonderful variety of fancy articles of All kinds pretty gifts for old and Young. Archibald Wright. For several years or. Has i dealers in musical instruments the joyousness of he Christmas Fesi Iva. Adds to the eternal fitness of music musical instruments As the advantage of music stores is that business is not Dene in such i. Rush. The free 1 Russ representative Fly it was not an imposition to Iii Down and take breath while Tiow the Trade was . The piano men of Winni Peg have music in their hearts As Well As in their stores just now Lor Busi Ness has been booming. For the last Tiree months pianos for Christmas have sold and the Only Discor Dant note in the Harmony has been the dlr Mculty of getting sufficient Stock to meet All demands. Mason it Hisheh report the Side of pianos to be without precedent and in Many in stances they have sold pianos and pianola to go together. J. J h. Window is most Artisti Cally arranged to show off the Mushul inst unc its. While the Rich colouring of the and upright pianos form i lilting background. A Barrowclough s musical Christmas adored his customers with a special u ill Ltd wonderful fruit in the Sale of handkerchiefs for Christmas. Clarinet this year he has added a line of very a very de Lovely Christmas tree in the window is de a purely vegetable Corn cure. Putnam s Corn extractor contains no acid but is entirely vegetable in composition. Putnam s never stings or causes discomfort. It cures quickly painlessly permanently. Beautiful Irish lace berths. As All the world of Winnipeg knows. Or. Has Speed a facilities for buying these goods they Are purchased by himself direct from tic manufacturers the numbers ordered and sold fairly Inake one dizzy. There Are hundreds of varieties and hundreds of dozens of a single line. There is every Price from a pure Linen lace at 10 cents Ach to exquisite Point and Monitor. Borders at the windows Are most tastefully decorated with the handkerchiefs relieved by glistening sprays of Holly. Inside the store reaching from the top of the shelving to the High ceiling Are a series of corinthian columns joined by Arches of lattice work Holly twines the columns and festoons the Arches the Glossy Green of the leaves and the red of the berries showing to Fine effect against the dead White. Across the Middle of the store Springs a Graceful Arch entirely composed of Dainty lace handkerchiefs and sprays of Holly. The effect is most charming. The Semi ready. The men s furnishing stores offer presents that Are not Only Beautiful useful and Comfort Ahie. The Semi ready specializing dress ing gowns and smoking jackets and the woman who buys one of these for husband brother or sweetheart May feel reasonably assured of giving unqualified pleasure. The average Man in Winnipeg has not much time to lounge so it is All the More necessary that he have something comfortable to lounge in when he has an hour to spare. Hyndman co. Have an excellent window display their specialities being suspenders and neckwear. A Beautiful tinsel and Holly wreathed Bell gives the Christmas touch. Judging by the Stream of customers or Hyndman s gift of n per cent of his Cash sales Tor the poor children of the City should amount to something handsome by Christmas Day. Heasley co. Are As usual making an excellent Dis play of the latest american ties where Beauty blends with fashion. White Manahan White Manahan also have their windows filled with Choice neckwear for men. The general Prosperity of the City has increased the number and elaborate Ness of Tho social functions and though dress shirts and col Lars can hardly be counted As Christ Mas goods the near approach of and Small instrument known to Man. Is a perpetual attraction for the Chil Dren. A Chil i that sees it but desires to possess whole of them Anil blow All the 1-Orns at once. Whitley Loyce a co. Are also catering specially to the Trade in Small instruments Anil r Lany g. Musical soul will Wake happier on Christmas morning by Tho Bestowal of some Choice instrument from this collection. But though Small instruments Are specialized the pianos Are by no Means Lor Potten or overlooked. Or. finds a Steinway or word he incr just As popular a Christmas gift now As it was a dozen years ago. Banfield s carpet store. A. F. Inn lipid s have sent Home Many a Rich Rug and Art Square to end Beauty and Comfort to the House on Christmas Day. Many a wife rejoices in a carpet or curtains that she has Long wanted. Then there Are All the Lovely moorish lamps the mex ican drawn work and handsome Irish lace to draw in for gifts. Gibson co. Gibson co. Are spending their first Christmas in their new quarters and tile space that seemed As if it would to so ample viewed from the old stand last christinas is proving none too Large for the natural in crease in business attendant upon the growth of the City. Come to think of it if All tic new houses built in Winnipeg this season had just one new Rug and one i air of new curtains it would have be on a handsome Busi Ness by itself. And just think of All the houses that have been furnished Tram Bottom to top to say nothing of the old ones that have been replenished. The fair. Mrs. Frankfurter is showing a charming Range of pretty frocks for children the sweetest Little Cream and Rod and Blue Cashmere the thing for girlies to Wear on Christmas Day. Here. Too. Are toys toys picture books games and fancy goods of every variety. You could buy an entire Christmas treo without going out of the building. D. R. Dingwall Ltd. Jewelry stores Are enchanted ground m these Days before chant Mas. The scribe peeped into the be Mises of d. R. Dingwall. Ltd. At in the morning and it was nearly a Case of room Only. How Ever with due perseverance a Feu minutes1 Chat was obtained with the head of the House. Not Many people realize How much manufacturing is done in the line of jewelry. At pre sent this House co people employed and had they Only been Able Christmas and the Frame tips attendant thereon have created a heavy de Mand along this line and of this de Mand White Manahan Are Gett no wealth of beauts and Richness it their share. I hard to specialize. Sterling Silver the Commonwealth Are spending their last Christmas i their present stand and will have occasion to remember it As a record breaker. Their display is very pretty the tables being surmounted by Arches made of silk and other fancy hand kerchiefs while Long rows of chinese to get into their new factory which just now Boink completed they would have had cd or More. Amid such a it is Tea services seem to be one of the very popular lines and also Lovely French clocks. One of these clocks seemed More Beautiful than ail the other the design was a Square Tower with Winius. The pm ire clock being of Pale Green Onyx with Gold mountings and Beautiful hand painted panels on the wings of the Tower. In a Cornel lanterns against the ceiling add a. 1 Atances a clock reaching from Moor to pleasing touch of color. The Manitoba clothing co s. Fir premises lend themselves to an excellent display of goods and the win Dows Aie tastefully draped with the latest and prettiest designs in neckwear. Business. Appeared to be the newest the nicest and the choicest thing is Cowan s Swiss milk chocolate a most delicious confection. Ceiling. This has two set s of Cathedral Chimes. One set gives the impression of being quite near you and the other had the effect of Bells heard from a distance or across water. This clock is Only s 100. The Are being driven frantic with orders for monograms on Silver backed brushes while in the factory sunbursts of pearls Diamond crosses and rings were being set As fast As hands can work. Greatest year we have Ever had for said or. Ding Wall indeed it would be a Little hard to say what is not Selling these Andrew co. The window of this store is most artistically treated. Hunted panels of White with Borders of purple form the Back of the window and most effectively throw out the Beauty of the goods while sprays of Holly add the True Christmas touch. Wave Crest gems and Beautiful Bronze Heads Are Hung against the fluting a. While on the Bottom of the window Are All manner of Beautiful things. A Large purple velvet Cushion is one encrustation of pearls and there Are watches and jewelery of All kinds. A splendid candelabra by Reed and Barton is Arr of the new French Gray Unish for. Silver goods lie color most nearly resembles the met Al when in the smelting pot and is without Lustre. On this surface Tho patterns Are thrown up by exquisitely Cut Dies and give the impression of carving. This finish of Silver is shown not Only in candelabra but in All lines of trays jewel boxes Tea services Etc. A rather unusual tiling in Sliver is a set. The Large Basin and ewer show a Beautiful design of Lily of the Valley which is repeated on All the smaller articles. This set was or dered for a Christmas gift and it is certainly a one. Or. Andrew reported Trade the Best the firm had Ever had and said they had never be fore struck such a. Year for diamonds. T j. Porte. Or. Porte is always trying to find More room for his Ever growing Busi Ness and this season he has had a very Happy inspiration no less than to lit a portion of his basement up for the display of English Cabinet Silver and Cut Glass. To step Down into this room gives the impression of going into the jewelled caves that we used to read about in our fairy tales. Against a Wall of mirrors shelves constructed out of Mirror Glass have been put up in amphitheatre style and these shelves Are filled some the Best examples of Libby s Cut Glass. A soft dark drapery near the ceiling conceals a Row of powerful Electrio globes that pour a flood of Light Down on the Glass and the effect is simply dazzling. Chatting As to Trade Jar. Torte said More and better than Ever before. We have had an enormous mail order business and people began to buy Early and they have kept it up steadily indeed part of the time we hardly know where we Are Are so rushed Porter co. Had hoped to be in their Fine building for Christmas and i bought their Stock accordingly. They Are still doing business at the old stand however and ending plenty of it to do. A China is Al ways a hard place to get away from there Are so Many delightful things to look at that you break the tenth commandment at every turn. The 1 Ouy ale und add Iris China is so Beautiful in shape and so exquisitely coloured it seems too Good for table use and indeed Muca of i is purely . The shows pome of the Best exar Rpss of deep co balt Blue so popular among English people. The pure Whites jeep blues and Rich Gold of Many of the patterns Are extremely Fine. This House makes a specially of Silver plaited Ware and some of the most Graceful designs Are from Canadian makers. A Good plan curried out he re is that of assorted tables with a Large card above giving the Price. The Gowans Kent co. This store is most affectively arranged. The Walls above the tables Are lined with too height of three or for feet Aid the a lilo lower halt oi1 the rear is one Large Mirror. Whether you look right or lift or straight ahead. You to sue in ill is vistas of rut Sass elite most dinner sets. Tiffany vases wonderful banquet lamps and strangely Beautiful moorish figures. Above the mirrors the Walls Are tinted a soft. Red which caught by Sunshine or Elk citric Light Sheds a glow Over both China and Glass-., and is in pleas ing contrast to the Plush table drapes Green. The House of which Bis is a Branch Are the Only Canadian manufacturers of Cut Glass and Many of the articles displayed Are Mosi beautifully Simpkins Bros this House has a number of lines especially suited to the Holiday Trade and a very popular one is that of souvenir China. Scores of plates jugs Bon ban dishes Etc., purchased and sent to the old country and the East. As pretty a gift As the heart of a housewife could desire is one of their quaint teapots in English Jet Ware. The Ara both novel and Graceful. The Cote pots and chocolate pots Are equally pretty. The House reports a Fine sule 01 Vinglish cutlery More particularly carving sets and solid leather China Tea sets have also proved a popular feature of their Trade. W. J Mitchell co. Here is shown a most Complete line of Ebony toilet goods both individual piece s and sets in solid leather cases. Silver mounted atomizers. From All the Best makers and delian e soaps in fancy boxes Are a few of the things to tempt the Christmas shop per. W. R. Austin. Shoppers in the West find w. R. Aus tin s drug store on Portage Avenue a most convenient halting ground. Here also is an abundance of pretty and useful things suitable for gifts. Corne to think of it the druggists have their Christmas innings twice. It is a Case of before and after with them. Connell co. Druggists have one of the prettiest windows in the City. High up hang three Silvery White Bells with Golden Clappers they Sway to and fro so naturally you you can hear them ring. The Bells the window is tasteful draped with coloured tissue in fancy face patterns and a Charm ing Belle nods her head above an array of perfumes and toilet articles of the dainties kind. The window is a fail Index of Tho delights within. Pulford co. Always have such charming toilet goods and this season seems to them with a greater variety than Ever before. Then in perfumes the display of fancy Cut Glass bottles and Beautiful Dresden jugs containing the doors of Araby the Blest Delight All the senses with their perfections. H. A. Wise co s. Window is hard to pass by the French toilet goods Are so Dainty and so temptingly arranged yet it is safer to Content yourself with admiring the if you go inside the temptation increases four fold and we Are you certainly do not know How generally Dis agreeable you make your self or you would Stop coughing. No one can read or rest in the same House with you. Can t Stop then we must Tell you about no Medicine like it for stopping coughs heal ing sore lungs quieting inflammation in the bronchial tubes and preventing serious lung troubles. Ask your doctor if he could give better advice. Last fall i contracted a severe cold on my lungs which continued spits of All i could do. I then tried Ayer s Cherry pectoral and was quickly relieved. I am now perfectly miss Emma Miller fort Snelling Minn. Pair. Big Oandy Orv. See our special mixed a reals and a Friend of his wife s writes that h wonders what caused him to Stop drinking and smoking. Iti for breakfast. Nature s Best food for the to Enk and the Strong. The concentrated goodness of the Glutinous portions of the choicest selected Winter wheat prepared by a View scientific a Tori Timil process a. Mental and physical builder. Unlike any other Cereal Hood it is Iii a class by itself. Deli Cious none Tang. Good for you hold by tending grocers everywhere. M Telephone 212 she Cave Hutn tasteless Samaria p sort prior and says it s a great remedy anti no j. R. Clements proprietor. Cor. Of main and Dufferin. My Friend wrote husband s Chise and sent Money for treatment which was duly received. The Man Lias been completely cured of the drink . Ilso from the else of tobacco and while to keep. Ing the matter a secret from him he is How the cure came air it. And in the Case of another Friend o mine one month s treatment has made a Complete cure. It is a great remedy and no j. 11. M. Orff f ant Civin Fuu Roll Ohio Lyle. Perl Okun. And Sci Csont in Plain scaled . for reply. Address the a Arcuria remedy co 1 3 Jordan suitable Christmas presents. The Fine presentation watch silk he Kos Csc soc for presents. To offer an ext in Largo he stitched silk Niimd Korchun of Witlox a Jorge initial. Only so und me. Journey town in the cold when you can fret a Nice Assort ment of fancy goods and toys and at the lowest prices. Our store is full of Nice a nods suitable for Christmas presents. Juat a Faw hints. Ladies gloves mitts in nil the new shades too to . Ladies silk ties handkerchiefs Large Ratike 10 he Ohio from All prices from inc to ties and lace collars. You cannot please a Lacy More than give her one of these. Fancy silk he Kos in Plain White and flowered Borders from Ioc to is. Toys toys to please the Little ones. Our Centre tables Are full of toys of All kinds. We have not Ron m 10 mention them All but Home and see. Presents for gentlemen the Best silk tie special for Christmas lie and ode. Men s mitts and gloves i Ron 75c to is. 13. Gem Lemon s cult i inks. Amulets and cuff Ami Ollar boxes. Useful Christmas dolls dolls dolls from 5c to . A e have a Large assortment of. Dolly All kinds and All prices. Ladies blouses. Alco Range in ladies blouses in silk sateen Flannelette in All Glass boxes jewellery. Handkerchief and Glove boxes. Glass i exc Sall sizes and shapes from site to j1.zj. Striking the Quarter hours not a Fri Yuent to anyone requiring something a i this kind vre would be of to have you Call As veg something very i it h to Wonsul i so yrs to see. Christinas requirements. Continued on Pago seven for All forms of kidney disease. We the undersigned druggists Are Faiia prepared to give the following guarantee with every 50 cent bottle of or. Pettin Gill s kidney wort tablets the Only re Medy in the world that positively cures All troubles arising from weak or Dis eased kidneys Money cheerfully returned it the suf Ferer is not relieved and improved taking one bottle. Three to six bottles effect astonishing and permanent if not relieved and cured you waste no j. C. Gordon. Main St. Winnipeg Man Pulford drug co., main St. Winnipeg Man. Connell co., 474 main St., Winnipeg Man. Flexon co., Portage ave., Winnipeg Man. W. F. C. Brathwalte. Main St., Winnipeg Man. Poyntz co., 500 main St., Winnipeg Man. A. R. Niraan co., main St., Ivin Niper. Man. M. Ruckle. Main St. Winnipeg. Man c. H. Cranston 547 notre Dame St. Winnipeg. Man. A. J. Brown co. 291 Market St Winnipeg Man. A. J. Brown co., 101 Higgins a Winnipeg. Man. A. Francis 493 notre Dame St., Winnipeg Man. Coll Euith co., Cor. Ross ave. And Isabel St. Winnipeg. Man. Hardware crockery and glassware departments Are brim full of bargains suitable for the Holiday Trade Vost Izza currants Muscatel raisins Valencia raisins rest mix Peel Malaga grapes i Ermijs figs at oranges. Apples. . Cheers our Sterling 25 cell s. I and Ino William . Telephone l 70. Just received a car of which we Are retailing at wholesale prices. J. co. Wholesale and retail. 324 main Street. Irr groceries during the holidays. Christmas turkeys at reasonable prices. Don t forget the place Corner main and Dufferin Wiiri pipe picture Frame factory 493 and 495 Alexander ave a Hish Grade Crayon portrait life 1bx20. For you can have the Iamb it above Price with or without a , 5-Inch Oak and Gilt Frame to suit tin Pic Tures for extra. Hail orders prompt attention. W. J. Crake i join ears and others who realize the having1 to Weir Patent business transacted by perts. Preliminary advice charges rate. Our inventors help 125 pages sent upon request. Marion Marion new York life Montreal and the height of perfection manufactured by Seal of Rian Toba manufacturing co., main u32. Oriental window cleaning company. Tears of experience in the window cleaning business have made us experts in the Art. We Are prepared to do your and reasonable con tracts entered into for the entire Yea of 1903. Drop a postal or Telephone John Altmayer manager. Offles 503 main Street ;