it :1 him
to picture
tines arc seems to-havo thetmsgoetis
. . 1918-4 ‘ *' v
asund. and 1mm every part or the world. Solos or the
humiliation .ltnitxiushlo. mechanical nndmnsloal. including
”0951311. Typewriter and Automobile. and toys to represent
, turnover thought. or .by man.
‘ .DOL‘LS. ‘ .‘
ed Dull: our variety in price. extends from no to $25; in variety
Wooster-beyond, menu's imagination. Undressed Dolls in ov-
u or kind know- to. the manufacturer. Walking. talking, laugh-
inns. and withrnoving dyes.- We're sure to suit your taste and
:boolr hero. for the prices rouge from to to $6 each.
CiAllilii‘JS.’t
'0 have picked out 4 or the best manufacturers in this country, and
(I hit: selection, from each line. so its to give you a grand choice. Fifty
1"‘6o.1liil styles ut‘ lilo. n (1 others as high as you please. but nil in
You will ilnd games 1ch that many dealers never heard or.
BOOKS.
0001300” in this stock to select from, and none over ti. Hundreds of
the 60.100. 15c. and zoo kind that will make you wonder how they could he
" do to sell at those figures. Many sound Books from the brightest authors
coach. and oil at fully one hell the book store prices.
TREE FIXINGS.
‘ Tree. ornaments in such bowuiierlng variety that you will hardly know
hatholook st first. Besides the beautiful Glass and Celluloid articles We
live all kinds of Fruit. just as natural as the real, Ships. Anchors. An~
silt and hundredso‘t novelties in every hue or the rainbow. Tree Candles
(1 puddle Holders.
1 WAGONS.
, do this department will also be iound the Sleds, Desks. .Blackboards.
. Ballooning“. Go Carts. Hobby Horses and lots of other wood and willow
1 Toystwhioh delight the children. Sleds from 251: up. Desks and Bluck-
boards from 260 up. and so on all through the linc at almost holi’ the usual
retail price.
- SILVER.
0111' gurantso (which is your money back) goes with every pieces of Sil-
verwsre sold over our counters. Rogers’ Knives and Forks, Spoons. Pic
(Knives. Berry Spoons. Sugar Shells. Cheese Scoops, Butter Knives, oyster
Birdies, Coke Baskets. Water Pitchers. Casters, Wine Jugs. Pudding Dishes.
kor 334's Fern Dishes. Bon Buns. Tea Sets. Nut Bowls. Soup Turcens.
_ on. Cami Reooivers~even~ Watches and Clocks. Remember our gum-nu-
tss Note the stamp on these goods. Marvel at the prices.
leisureothe town affords.
01’
thlfalnmid .
l' ” , O I .’
n 11111110 1111111 1
(inventories sud advantage. There's :1
on every evening. Goods Stored and delivered when desired.
SW. 1, ‘ “I.
ride out i or n the largest c
to tell about“
' _ . I concur.
as we assure
‘ ities. It‘ is like trying
grunts on just now. Never have we made
at a foot of split: that hasn’t assumed a practical Holi-
m of the season. r ‘ 1 ‘- ‘ . ~
in order Mr you to bore some conception of what may be iound hero re.
member‘wo oil’er tor your, selection lilo styles of Pocket Knives, 40 styles or
Rotors. 25 styles or Scissors and Shears. 30 styles or Carving Sets. besides
a. great assortment of other things which go to make up the only Cutlery
ihipnrtmont. in the town.
' PLUSH AND CELLULOID.
Manicure Sets, Toilet Cases, Work Bones. Jewel Cases. Fan. Glove and
Handkerchief Boxes. Odor Cases and Albums. Collar and Cut! Boxes, Shev-
lng Sets. Smoking Sets. Necktie Boxes. Tobacco Boxes and every novelty
made in plush. celluloid or leather.
for anyone. at any price. '
‘ CHINA AND LAMPS.
Here is where you can select a present
No pains or expense has been spared to moire this department larger and
grander than over.
Rare bits of China from every land. bcautliul lumps for
every purpose.i)inner.’l‘en and ’i‘oilet Sets in great number. 11nd rich cut
glass for every purpose you desire. A glance at this line will be u lusting
pleasure, a purchase here will be an endless satisfaction.
MUSICAL.
Anything worth keeping. from a penny jaws-harp to a grand Mathushck
Piano. which stands at the bond 0 ‘ll pianos mode in this country today.
We have made arrangements with tli ' company to give our patrons the most
liberal terms.
CONFECTIONERY.
Another Joy for the old folks us well its the children. Tons of the,
choicest confections made. and (tinny price you choose. Our candies ill‘l!
it” pure and wholesome, whether it be the lilo or Site kind. Uur specialty
boxes for Christmas will be 10c. 15c and 25c pcr lb.
made.
FURNITURE.
The purest lcc Crcum
()ur lergset and strongest dcpnrtmcnt,’ covering two floors 7511125 loot.
i’nrlor suits. from $15 to $100. Fancy Choirs. i’roiu ti to $50 cuch.
Iiinamul
Bods. from $3 to :40, Chamber Suits. from $12 to $65. Sideboards. from $8
to :45.
Tables, Chlfiouioros. Extension Tables. Morris Chairs. with foot rests.
Velour. Silk or leather. Gold Choirs. Dlvnns. Cabinets, Tables.
Curtains. Portieros, Draperies and Rugs. for any room in the house.
Ten ordinary Norwaik stores under one roof. given up entirely to Christmas shoppers; who could not select a suitable gilt here?
‘ 0‘ pm a Christmas with out bringing the children to see this grand panorama is to deprive them of one of the greatest
t w-niiuilifli “infill.
lrtfif "triilr'niiiil‘iiii
Gann.
Ladles‘ Desks und Book Cases, Toilet Tables, Slipper Cases. Fancy
in
Pictures.
South Norwalk.
.\,.
FANCY HALF HOSE.
’ "PON'GEE SILK H’DK‘FS.
‘ 25c. and 50c.
With initials.
5°°- E & w." COLLARS AND
JAPONETTE iI‘DK’FS.. cuppa
Willi initials. DENT’S GLOVES.
15s,; 2 for 25¢.
SILK‘MUFFLERS, DRESS GLOVES.
89¢. to $2.50. lmcd and unlmcd.
‘ _ . DRESS SHIELDS, 5°C. to $1.50.
' $1.25. $1.50. $2.00. $2.50. FUR GLOVES.
. ' NECKWEAR.
$1.00 to $7.00.
PLUSH CAPS.
50c. to $1.00.
SOFT AND STIFF HATS
aSO ,
Whatever we say of ~ our
Neckwear, will not do it justicc.
Must be seen to be appreciated.
259- .5106. 75e-
TUR TE WINT,
re ihris {mas Purchasers I
[IN EXCEPTIONALLY LARGE AND WELL SELECTED ASSORTMENT OI" .
. ARTICLES SUITABLE FOR HOLIDAY GIFTS.
i
Tailors, °:- “Clothiers, -:. Hatters,
-:- .;. and Furnishars. s ~:- -:~
., 85 WASHINGTON STREET SOUTH NOR WALK.
FANCY VESTS. FANCY SHIRTS.
$1.89 to $3.50. 50c.. $1.00. $1.50.
SMOKING JACKETS, . WHITE SHIRTS. _
$5.00 to $12.00. “ 500- 75c- $I-00- $L50-
DRESS SUIT CASES. ngfflisfuslfgls'
SATCHELS- SUSPENDERS.
UMBRELLAS. WRISTLETS.
$145“ $5'°°- FANCY ARM BANDS.
TRUNKS. 25c. and 500.
SWEATERS. MEN'S i[JEWELRY
CARDIGAN JACKETS. 55$;
MACKINTOSHES. Link Cuff Buttons.
dt’.
Our Fine Collection of STERLING SILVER NOVEL- MATS AND RUGS.
’ PICTURES T ES~ Handy to have in every room.
attract a great deal of Useful and Ornamental. No house has too many of them.
attention. Prices . . . 25c. and sec. Look at our stock.
PRICES . . . __..,.____.
‘25 CENTS To'$3.oo.
.PE FUMES AND
TO! ”ET GOODS
A. ‘- are always suitable Holi-
i-‘dsy Presents.
Wili‘loiior Standard Makes at
Poptrhii' Prices. '
A BOX OFWRITING PAPER
1 ‘ is I useful and appre-
' . elated gift.
‘ OUR'?RICE: 1°C. to $1.00.
30mm nos CHILDREN.
Bop ‘ "FOR ADULTS.
. " flood [variety of Popular
1 . links ‘at 15c. ,
A‘bsttcr sclection of Well-
.Blt'lown Authors at 19c.
E/lhsttds'omoly bound book-
. It titles. 49c. .
1
this Minn our usual lar'ao assortment 0! Stupid Dry
‘ ' ' you with attractive grid pleasing Christina; arm.
5' 550,
HANDKERCHIEFS.
All linen. 5C.
Fancy Hematitched Lace or Em-
broidered. 100.. 15C.. 25c.
In large variety.
INITIAL’ HANDKERCIIIEFS.
For Gentlemen or Ladies.
In Silk or Linen.
LADIES' APRONS.
We invite your inspection of our
line at 251:.
Also Better Grades.
nun-um... .—.-
RIBBONS! RIBBONS!
You know we are Strong
in the ribbon trade.
Staples and Fancies.
H...
GENTS' AND LADIES’ NECK-
WEAR.
Long Ties and Scarls.
KID GLOVES.
A very good glove in popular coi-
ors at 75 Cents.
..... .. ..._. .....__. .
OUR DOLLAR GLOVE
In Mocha or regular kid is
an attractive glove.
FURS. COLLARETTES AND
MUFFS. '
We can show you their worth bet-
ter than we can write it;
LADIES' FLANNEL lIIIAISTS.
The popular garments
at $1.00 to $2.50 will
plastic you.
LADIES’ AND CHIL , EN'S
JACKETS AND CAPE
At Popular Prices.
Goods and we are sum m m supply
mmmmm-WWO
:1 ...Christmas t Suggegi‘ms'
i
' now have to study the comforts oi‘
1‘“ (1% I
Dulniy Necessities for an Infant's 0mm.
5.00; creche Slippers “was.
to 75c. pair. .
by For Baby llililfilt’i’f‘zliifhhl" 2:. -
13.. . ‘ . ‘ ‘ .
liaby Slippd‘l'ii niah'srcsnidtds‘ .
50c.: lluby Saniislspljlug; lililrhhd
whitc. 50c.; Romios, itII calm;
Lamb‘s Wifml Soles. 50c. pair; Crochet- Booties. all colors. the.“
Crochet Secq'ucs. 25c. to $1.25; Uiiiingand 'l‘cuzlc Flannel Sacqucs. 25c.ircachiy‘€nslim
iiicrc .Iiand Tmnbrmdorcd Samples. white 011 pink and blue. or all white from $1.25’t0 $7. 0;“
dainty Double Gowns of'iiuc
lining l-‘lamicl, 756.——-Wltll Embroidered Edge. Silica; Bot 11':
Gowns of ‘iine‘FI'Cuch Flauuc 11nd (.Tosaliiiicrc. soiiic Sill: lined. all hand linihroidorcd‘, from
$3.50 to $6.00.
Quilted Bibs. 5c., 10c..
130.. 18c. 1075c. cacli: iancy Lace liib. insertion n11(lI‘,acc,7 CC;
l‘iquc Bib. trimmed with Lacc 11nd liuibroi‘dcry. $1,011 and $1.95: hand made ILaéc’iriii‘im’cd ‘
llibs, $1.25. $1.50 and $1.75.
.li‘nucy l’illow Cases for (
.. . .. . . I II; I, A; 4
,arringc l’illows iiiiidc oi [’chqu Lawn. hand drawn, I-lcmstitgh»
cd and licaihcrstitclicd, $1.50. $1.75 and $2.00. ‘
The new Lace Veil for llalucS—l..ncc N01 with three rows of Ilaby Ribl)0n.’$l.oo;'ane
\'ci with Reading and Lace latlgc. $1.00; Lacc Not with insertion and Edge. $1.50 aild”$‘1.75.
Short -I)rcsscs. Sizes 0 months in 4 ycnrs. Hand made. 'l‘iickcd
$2.25 and $2.75; fl‘uckcd, I:€aill(‘l‘5lllcli€(l and Law and Embroidery
sian Lawn Dress. trimmed w
and l‘icatlichtitirlicd."
. , ’i‘nmmed, $3.50; Per}.
iih \alcnmcnncs Lacc Yoko and Lace Trimmed Bertha. $375); A
l’crsiau Lawn with fine 'l‘uckiiig and Embroidery. $3.25; :1 prt‘il)’ Dress for lloys is made of‘
Persian Lawn. I-lcmstitchcd and 'l‘iickcd.
. 1. . . l . . ,_
\Vifli‘ lLllllil‘Olthl‘y. Ribbon and luscrtmn. 11.2.75.
llas long: Waist and is gzitlicrcd at knee. with'
Handkerchief Centers.
I'lnlu I‘Icmsi‘itchcd or liiubmidcr—
cd Ilnnilkcrcliicf Ccutcrs IOTll'lllllllllngf
with Lace arc priced at it). 13. 211. .15. l
35. 50 and 75c. Cil‘CIl.
Duchessc Into Goods.
licvcrc Collars,
icon—«all especially procured
Holidays. A woman always
n'lll'N‘ :1 piccc of real Luce.
English Plaid.
liuglisli I‘ln‘itl Wool
mls for tho purpose, and for
and Skin Bindings. Ncnt Chock
l‘laid ci‘l'ccis. Width 32 inclics: lil'it‘t‘
37“}1'. yiil‘il.
Parlor Tables
Those. in over two hundred
fifty Stylus. including Colonial.
pcudnlc and modern fancies. oil'cr you
:1 (iclig'liiful Holiday suggcsiimi. liitlicr
Finely fiiiislicil
with
Hill; (11‘ Mahogany.
Mahogany 'l‘up 'l‘zililc
l.c5:s. $4.75.
iioilcis.
Starts. llnuilkcrcliicfs. Vests and
Merci-u
l'uilcrskirts is one of the finest ludicr-
! China Closets.
‘ Small and (lzllllly of that is the charac~
ici- of the China Collection to bc ITEIll,~
E or of rcgul magnificence if those words
iiiili‘c llL‘ill‘l)’ ill-Scribe your treasures. Nlllv
llilfl‘l’lliy with rich curvingr and Claw Ii‘cct.
I'llli'lh. i'iii‘vcd (ilaSS l’i'oni. [Curls and Mirror
‘ liml~ . Huck. l‘riccfi‘s)...’5.
mi- tho i
up] )l‘t‘t‘l-
lace Curtains.
'l‘lic lluliduy llcuuiics of these are cv-
ccpliunal. .\uicricziii and Scotch Lace; '1"
$1.25 to $2.50 pcr pair. lrisli Point; plain I
ccnicrs. (ill-in‘t‘i‘ or (It‘llli‘licil figure designs.
4:350. 35.110 11. $111.01) pair. Dainty Muslin
l uriuius, (inc. in $3,011 will”. .\'ct $1.50 to
S;.4»11p;1i1‘.
IUI‘
barium
and
lilcn’s and Boy’s Gloves.
You know of course. that we have
cvcrythiug in tlic way of Women's (ilovcs.
llui «lid you know that Men's and Iiov's
blows in :111 cipiall)‘ i‘illlllllC‘IL‘ '
Jil't‘ Iici‘c?
11ml
('hip-
varicty
”th ii is :1 point in i'cmciiibcr this
\\ (‘ck .
r _-_-_-“-_-_-_
Q The D. M. DEAD Co.
@
1.. « Established 1857. v- r -
liNliiJNllBlilililll
Some Toolcs that are Ucprrmost
in the Minds olthe Britishers.
LONDON. December 22~Thcre will
be a runny Christmas in England.
though in consequence, London ii; iii-
rcady one of the dullest spots in the
Unltcd Kingdom. The fashionable
world has deserted the metropolis and ‘
sought refuge in the country places.
There will be such abound. of house
parties as bus boon unknown for scr-
erul years. They will be accompanied
by the revival of the queer. old cus-
toms wbich, a century ago. made the
season thc occasion for unrestrained
mcrryninkiug among rich and poor
alike. it would seem that those who
are able to coiebrhte realine the neces-
sliy for detracting public attention
from South Africa. At Osborne, the
Qucoii will be surrounded by the Duke
nnd Duchess of York, the Princess of
linttcnbcrg and sovcrnl or bar grand-
children. At onmlrlnghnm. the Prince
of Wales will cntortnin the Duke and
Duchess of File and their children with
Christmas trees. Wolhcck Abbey.
Blenheim Palace. llntlleld House and
all the stately homes of England's ar-
istocracy. are filling lip with acorns of
guests prepared to make the most of
Yule-tide. mills. timstcur tboairicala.
and entertainments without cud have
been arranged. monotonous among
which is the old English custom or to.
dance in the servantn' boll. At the
Duke and Duchess of Devonshire‘s.
Earl and Countess Spencer's. the Mar.
quiu and Mnrchl’onous or Londondcr-l
ry's and other pl cos of the nobility.
,(ilirlstiniia‘ovdyr‘ll be marked by the
‘ntmllgv ensemble of hutlcrs «tannins
with duchcaaos. tootmon with countess.
as. and uroomsuith the daughters or
belted earls. while ludioa‘ maids. chiim~
bcrmnida and cooks will hang on to the
limit oi cublnct’mlnlsteru ohd other
male heads or illustrious lines. The
ancient practic' oi the landowners ou-
ioyimr the no huts’ duddrille has al-
most lapsed except in the one or, a
few families. The ruvival iii. perhaps.
no little due to the lncrenslng neces-
aity ior pampering the British servant.
The (inlookcr 11an the householder;-
their domestic! 1111 much 1111 their own.
and quotes one country house where it
set or rooms is specially allotted to
them (or recreation. comprising a bun
room. musicroom. library and billiard
l‘Mmll I «‘1' , " .1 . t
in striking contrast to this. iii the
trestmcn demand to Durham Nloha
it it . , Mod r
l'l‘lilirsdny. Nicholle. who is of English
ibll'lll, returned hcrc after having puss-
icd inuuy years in Amcrlca. ’I‘lic. goli
club compelled him to lunch in thc
workshop. though thc club members
were glad to fucc tlic llcccmbr-r storm
to witnch his play. Nicholls said:
i “lied l ncvt-r lwcn in America and
twitncsscd the lavish kindness iii-Slow-
led on \‘zil‘don and oilicr English piny-
crs i might not have rcscntcd this
tl‘ciilmcnl. but you may be assured I
will iicvcr remain in England long.
and if it were not for mccting llruid.
lSulurdny. who is u pcrsonai i'ricud. 1
would not play on another
i link.
most popular production. no fervor
than nine versions being presented.‘
Nearly all the theatres are already
doing a crowded holiday business.
Phyllis Rankin bad a must cordial
wcicoiiie on her return to the English
stage. when she appeared in Flora-
dora." at the Lyric Theatre. Thursday.
but she was manifestly nervous and
did not make much of the part of Lady
ilolyrood.
l-‘robman's production of “Alice in
Wonderland." at the Vaudeville, Wod-
nesday. with Eilaline Terrie no Alice
and chmour Hicks as the Mad Hatter.
was not successful, from the critic's
standpoint.
“Mr. and Mrs. I)nventry" continues
to nitrnct fashionable audiences. The
l’riucc of Wales witnessed the perfor-
muncc Thursday.
Englisu
You 111in ilcpcnil on it inrilou
Iwill not remain hero long, for I know
lhc. will be unable to stand this sort oi
‘thing after the klnducss he has rccciv-
led in thc United States.
"The curious thing about it pll is
that America will soon outstrip Eug-
luad. not only in golf playing. but in
”11‘ manufacture of golf oquipiaciii."
Once again Mrs. Florence Muylu'ick
spends an unhappy Christmas in her
prison cell. 111 spite of the various rc-
ports. licr chances at liberty are no
brighter than last Your. Secretary
lluy has forwarded to Mr. (‘houlc scr-
ei'al privaic lcttcrs which will shortly
'bo prom-blot] to tho new home secre-
PNEUMATIC .TUSES.
Cost to Build drum Splu'of Not
More Thon‘flfli‘ty Milo-i ",
NEW YORK. Doom i22+ddxperts
do not consider lea bier project (or
building a phenom. hfitubeggh‘ritweeu
ibis city and liartiordirlor which, it is
sold. 11 company ism-lie incoi‘porsted
this winter undulathbil‘tws o‘Ii‘Co'nnoc-
ill'iii. Mr. iionardiil nora’l manager
law. Mr. ltiichiu. lll accoriliuico with
the custom oi’ approaching each new
occupant of that oillcc. liut. This As-
soclutcd Press lt‘lil‘lil-l. thorn in no pom.
slblo chance of anything being done
so long as Lord Sullsbury is Lord liiith
Chancellor. When a new chunci-ilor Is
uppointml Mrs. anbrlck will hove a
good chance or freedom.
Auutluvr Aun-riciin womuu is likely
to In- soon ciuvulml lo_tho lirltlllh
poorngo. as Lord Salisbury intends to
recognize the Right lion. Arthur Hugh
Hllillll‘lllll‘i‘yh' sci-vices to his party by
putting him in thc iloum- of lAJl‘llH. Mr.
Smith-Barry married the widow of Ar-
thur Post. or Now York. whose ulster.
Mrs..Adalr. is also well known in Lon-
don socioiy.
Lord Salisbury has nircuiiy crcniml
poorly ninety pccria. it tho present
rate in ltl'pl. 11p. the upper house win
soon he in numcricui superiority over
the Commons.
W. ll. llllhbn. bond of tho I‘t‘comly
formed Cnnmllnn furniture t‘ilmlllliu.
now in lmmlon. has decided that the
Canadians have no pond of the iissist.
once or coonurntlo‘n of English dunn-
clers. which Wilu originally projected.
A significant i‘nci. showinlt (innudn’s
progress. is that siimcient funds are
easily obtainable there. while the new
law, coining into force .lsnunry i. in
the United Kingdom. imposes an iii-
most prohihitory taxation on new cor-
purulent.
About forty pantomime will be pro.
tinned in and around implicit during
the holidays. “gigging-dim, being the
or the Tubulur Did it Company.
spoilt! of lhi! plan on; ilows:
“it is pcrl‘oclly tumble to build 11
pneumatic tube or duy‘ lenzth desired.
bud obi-rati- it by the use of relays
and charging ntntlov'l. The two dilll-
cnitios arc that u tuin'at present costs
per mile soniethintriltlte thitt' whloh~
railroad docs; I'll” t “nominall-
trniun can so into I . ‘p tire pneumat-
ic carriers. and o y . (than on the .
way. The. maxim . f. , .Vthul for
ulitulnnlilt' in tilt ’ . ‘h .lhirty
miles nor lmitrn fl» " ' lolly
its consented dilv‘“v i% is” t
0.
WI r h or
trdh ttlng
letters or ouch.“ ' .‘i - 7? -‘ ‘
"'l‘lio iiilk o! p «by instsntnm
cons nowspspor do rm to Hiid‘ltltdrt
and Mormon is. of course. Abilti‘ll. We
are an anxious as anyone to how , the
possibilities of "it”; amniotic «one
system «lemonstrntod. butvno'.‘ ' is
done by extmuunt'chiui no ‘ ”
building tubes between Pit I. fl ‘
iln. Minion rind “turbid ' til-
pbin and New Yoi- J elm-J. | ya
at intervals ever it num‘tlio‘] ”gut“
worn used. but pom, hire Iodine
from this talk." . , 2 ' ’ .11.
“m
ssonum Willi“.
NEW rook. boom tier
coo rscriilts‘vili 10”.",
1.0111: island Sound. 1
They will go or , ~
120.011 II special l”
wise hflz‘ég ~ .
or m o it
till!“ Mitt»
then nnv other maul,“ 'o‘t
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