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Wc resume this attct noon our tour of lb? city
in scarib of desirable gifts for the holiday
sitson.
gKCO.M) STREKT.
Morris, Clothier Si, I-el. Dealers In
Cloths and Mcu'i Weir,
Po not forget that the linn of Morris, Clo'.hirr
A Lewie, proprietors of the cloth house No. 62
S. Second btrcct, ubove i liesnut, will remove
their business location on the 1st of January.
ltC7, to Nos. lit and 21 S. Fourth street, In
confluence of tins expected change, they ate
offering the piescnt stoeK of well-electe d mid
substantial goods at Buch greatly minced rates
that purchasers and those coiUcmplntiiir the
buying of poods will tind it greatly to their ul
vantage to call upon theui. They have a very
large stock ot woollens and men's wear Rene
rally, which Is not to be excelled.
Richmond Si, Forrpaugh, Dealers lu Fur
niture. Going along Second street, south of Market
street, the eye of ttie passer-by is involun
tarily attracted to the elegant furniture stores
that arc conspicuous along that great busi
ness quarter. Among the many that are there
congregated, the store ot the Messrs. Rich
mond V Forepaugh stands conspicuous. They
have as plendid stock of the best made anil
cheapest lurniture in the city. It were worth
giving tbcm a call even to look at their stock.
There are rosewood and black walnut suites of
parlor and chamber furniture of all patterns
and styles. There is also every degree of
finish, from the plain oiled waluut to the most
glittering piano linish. One cannot help won
dering at the perfection to which the im
proving of machinery has been carried, as he
looks around upon the many beautitul pat
terns and styles. For an appropriate gift we
would refer all judicious persons to call upon
Kichmond & Forepaugh, No. 40 South Second
street.
W. T. Snodgrass &, Co., Dealers lu Cloths
audi Satkluga,
Sackings! sackings! A large stock of new
and elegant sackings for ladies, at the large es
tablishment of W. T. Snodgrass & Co., No. 34
South Second street, an assortment that cannot
be equalled for variety, elegant shades, and the
beet qualities of cloth. A large selection of
coatings and cassinieres for gentlemen. This
selection comprises fabrics the heaviest aud
lightest, the most durable, of the finest material,
kud will work up into the most elegant of coat
ings. These goods have lately been received for
fall sales, and are otlered to the public at mode
rate prices, Any lady or gentleman desirous of
selecting cloths for a neat garment should call
on Snodgrass &. Co.
Edwin Hall Si, Co., Dealers In Dry Goods.
Holiday presents to satisfy the cravings of all
Who have IhII pockets, only to be consoled by an
exchange for Christmas gilts, which cau be had
of Edwin Hall & Co., No. 28 South Second street,
who have a select assortment ot useful goods,
which cannot be outrivalled. To attempt to de
scribe the contents of this establishment, which
are so varied and comprehensive, would be the
most difficultof undertakings; wecan but notice
some ot the more general features of this firm. t
The assortment of genersl goods Is large.
Lace, embroidered and tucked, hemstitched and
plain handkerchiefs, of all bi.es, in large quan
tities, of fine quality, aud low prices; lace col
lars aid sets, ot the newest styles, finest texture,
and beautitul appearance; embroidered linen
sets, of the neatest manufacture.
In the above selections, the goods will be
found invariably to give satisfaction to all who
purchase. Gents' plain and colored handker
chiefs in abundance. In tact, this department
of Hall & Co.'s establishment is a perfect, com
plete, and comprehensive emporium In the
handkerchief line. A large and elegant assort
ment of kid gloves, warranted to make the
neatest tit, of the very Lest materials to be had,
and for very moderate prices of sale. Jouvin's
best kid gloves; buff, white, scarlet, and blue
cloth gloves, and an endless variety of brown
and mode gloves. Fancy hosiery for children,
to warm and comfort them in these chilly winter
lays. Skaters take especial notice, that MBrs.
Hall & Co. have a large selection of fancy
-woollen gaiters lor skating. Stating goods in
large quantities, and the exact articles all la lies
nhould have who euioy this winter's exercise.
Materials for ladies' skating skirts, ot all colors,
most tastefully designed, and perfectly untear
able. Green baize for skating baes, in amount
sullicient to cover all the skates in Christendom.
Do not tail to call upon Messrs. Hull & Co.
The American Tea Company,
How disagreeable and troublesome what
continuations of growls and endless fault
linding will be caused by weak tea every even
ing, and tasteless, rily coffee every morning,
especially after a quadruple amount has been
steeped, without any change lor the better in its
tualit'! We take great pleasure in announcing
to our tea and coffee lovers, tnat this nuisance
can be entirely obviated by purchasing these
articles of the well-known Tea Company, located
tit No. 21 South Second street, and at No. 932
Arch street, near Tenth. There can be found
the pure articles which will not require the'doub
ling or trebling of the usual amount, in order
to make the beverage drinkable. This com panv
has branches tnroughout the principal cities
and towns of the country, and does not rely on
middlemen for its stock with which to suonlv
the citizens of Philadelphia, but imports ex
pressly, for its own special sule, the best of teas
aud oofices. The stock now on hand is one of
the laigest to be found, comprising all the well
known and substantial grades. The prices
because of this importation, are far below the
rates of similar establishments. We believe
that those whose chief delight is to sip these
Oeliehtlul beverages, and whose great sorrow It
is when they are presented with diluted water,
may continue so to enjov, and be spared the
bitter sorrow, by purchasing of this company.
None who UBe the articles sold by this firm will
tail to receive great satisfaction.
Charles Lewlswon, Dealer In Furs.
Furs, soft, warm, and the finest to be obtained
In the country, ltich, rare, and reliable. No
lady should be without a set of furs to complete
her wardrobe and protect the person in the
cold days of winter. The most appropriate gift
a gentleman could make to a lady for a Christ
mas memorial would be a durable, usef ul, and
ornamental set of furs. Charle Lewisson, No. 14
8. Second street, six doors below Market, has now
on hand the largest and most comprehensive
selection of furs to be found In the city. Hud
son iiay sable muffs, collars, and berthas: tine
sable mink mutis, Siberian squirrel, and real
royal ernwue mulls, etc., with a large variety of
children's iur sets. This establishment is tba
largest cloak, mantilla, aud fur emporium to be
Jound. An immense saving in price cau be
made by applying lor an early selection.
W. W.Cassldjr, Jeweller.
Christmas goods, useful, ornamental, and
valuable. W. W, Cassldy, No. l'i 8. Second
street, now offers to the public great induce
jeents in the sha,ve of an exceedingly well
selected stock of Am erican and Geneva watches,
THE DAILY EVENING TELEGIUHI. rETIADELrillA, FRIDAY, DECEMBER 21, 1866.
of latest manufacture, warranted perfectly relia
ble timekeepers; 1 we.lry in general, all kinds,
comprising articles ot the latest styles, uniqne,
and of rich appearance, and of the highest style
of workmanship; silvci ware that cannot be dis
tinguished from the solid silver Itself; and fanry
articles ol every description suitable lor bridal
or holiday present". Let those who wish to
purchase in this direction visit the establish
ment of Air. Cassidy, and they will be satisfied
that his stock cannot be surpassed,
Uonld Si, Co., Manufacturers of Furniture
tine of the largest business places in the rity
is ttould t Co.'s furniture warehouse, at No. 37
and 39 North Second street. The firm have also
a depot at the corner ot Ninth and Market
streets, it is well known to all who have any
knowledge Of the business of the elty. that this
is the best place to go to for any one who wishes
t get a good article of furniture at a fair price.
The Messrs. Gould & Co. have one good quality
of business men they do not Buffer their light
to he hid under a bushel. Perhaps there is not
a furniture store in the country that is betier
known and appreciated than the Messrs. Gould
A Co.'. Their stock, always large and 6clect, is
now perhaps larger and finer than has ever
been in the store before. They keep themselves
before the people, and we are happy to see the
people appreciate them. We would say to any
one vtho wants furniture, go to Gould's.
P. P. Gustluc, Dealer lu Furulture.
As there are an uneommonly large number of
young persons who arc dully committing matri
mony, it would not be out of place in these
columns to relcr to the furniture store of Mr.
P. P. (Justine, at the northeast corner of Second
and iiace streets. There cau be seen all kinds
of housekeeping articles, from the handsomest
ebony aud ormolu furniture to the pbdu aud
jet neat cottage furniture. Thy have now a
very large stock, which they are selling oil' ai
veiy reasonable rates. What more suitable
present could a father make Thau nn elegant
suit of parlor and chamber furniture Irom (Jus
tine's establishment ?
J. W. Thoiuns, Vcalcr In Dry (iomls.
John W. Thomas, Nos. 40:. and 407 X. Second
street, has opened a complete assortment of dry
goods, ladies' dress goods, aud domestic pood,
all ot which will be sold at rates as low as rati
lie found in any establishment in this city.
Notice the grand array of holiday presents, the
most appropiiate for ornament and ns ; silk in
Inrge quantities, heavy, light, of every desirable
shade, of all widths, and ot the best material;
moire antiques of all the most elegant patterns
and tastelul color"; Irish poplins, plaid poplins,
and dress goods in every variety, from which a
lady cannot fail to select a pattern to satisfy.
Lyons black velvet, soft and glossy, ot handsome
appearance, and manufactured irom the very
best of mateiial. Laces aud embroideries,
wnicb cannot be surpassed for texture, style,
and beauty; gloves and hosiery, the best to
cuver the hands and warm the feet; shawls and
cloaks of every description, and in endles?
numlers. It may here be said that In the shawl
line Mr. Thoiuns' establishment cannot be sur
passed. It comprehends the most elegant, warm
aud tastelol of these necessary articles, to be
found elsewhere in the city. Cassimeres.doeskins,
blankets, together with a large stock (if domes
tic goods ot endless varietv, suited la the wants
of nil. Call upon Mr. Thomis aud carelu.ly
examine his stock, and, if you thiuk it satisfac
tory, go not further to fare worse.
Curwcn Stoddart Si. Brother, Dealers in
Dry Goods.
All our lady fiiends who are puzzled as to
w here they can purchase, at the most reasonable
rates, useful and substantial articles, can be
rescued from their Christmas dilemmas by act
ing in accordance with the inducements otlered
in thi9 notice. To find a reliable business firm
that has a substantial and well-selected stock,
Irom among the many which pretend so to have,
Is one of the most difficult snd puzzling tasks
set before a lady about to purchase. Hut we
offer to help them, lu this wise: Among the
multiplicity of establishment of similar busi
ness, we no'-ice none offering better induce
ments, both in prices and goods sold, than the
film of Curwen Stoddart & Brother, proprietors
of one of the largest dry goods and dress goods
establishments in the city, occupying three
fronts on Second Street, above Willow Nos.
4")(l, 452, and 4."j4.
Their stock U us complete as it Is comptchen-i-ivc.
Dry poods every possible article in this
line. Of ladies' dress goods, their stock is well
selected. Silks, velvets, cassinieres, poplins,
muslins, meriuoes, delaines, moire antiques,
mourning goods, etc., ot the Cnest quality, the
latest design, and the most substantially raiou
factured. It is a stock trom which a lady can
not lail to make a selection.and be f irever satis
fied. The entire stock of goods is now otlered
at such prices as will effect a ra'.dd reduction,
and thus give purchasers an opportunity of
securing for themselves valuable and appro
priate articles. Of fancy goods lor holiday use
the assortment is large.
ARCH STREET,
Eyre & Landell, Dealers In Dry Goods,
There is now offered to our lady friends, at the
F. W. conrer of Fourth and Arch streets, in the
establishment of Eyre & Landell, a stock of
ladies' dress goods, that comprises in its line all
that is useful, beautiful, and ornamental. Some
of the finest goods for Christmas presents are
otlered at extremely low prices.
Expensive long shawls, from the establish
ments ol the most noted manufacturers, of the
finest materials, the most beautiful designs, and
yet at very moderate prices. Lyons cloak vel
vet, soft aud glossy, suited for the richest of
cloaks, etc. Magnificent silks, of the heaviest
material, of all desirable shades, either plain or
beautifully designed. Richest plaid poplins,
finest reps and popliils, suited tor manufacture
into the loveliest of dresses. Besides the large
slock in dress goods, they have an equally fiue
assortment of piano and melodeon covers.
Everybody knows the value ol these articles for
the ornamentation of such instruments, and they
need not be reminded of the especial superiority
of the stock in this direction now sold by Eyre
& Landell. J
Henry Harper, Jeweller.
nenry Harper, No. 520 Arch street, manu
facturer and dealer in jewelrv of all kinds, no
invites examination to his extensive stock,
which cannot be surpassed iu quality, style, and
workmanship. This Is the place to find those
articles which are always considered more ap
propriate on account of their value and use as
ornaments. Watches in endless variety of gold
and silver, containing the most correct of works,
both of English and American manufacture,
b ine jewelry, consistingol every imaginable arti
cle necessary to a complete array of aladv'o
dress, and suited for all the wants of a gentleman,
t-ilver plated ware and solid silverware of the
best selection.
Gi lnth & Page, Dealers lu Skates.
Holiday presents, suited to the wants of young
ladies, gentlemen, girls, and boys. Skates in
abundance; the latest styles, from the establish
ments ot the best manufacturers, ot all sizes, of
the neatest possible finish, and warranted to
pive entire satisfaction. Griffith & Page. No.
buO Arch street, are well supplied with alf thit
is essential to the equipment of the skater.
The latest improvements in that line is Ropers'
"clij pers," ladies' Union "clippers," Osborne's
steel skates, and lilondin's invention for
strengthening weak ankles -Monitor" skates,
the newest and best for ladies, gentlemen aud
youth. S:raps, buckles, heel-plates, etc. etc.
The prices are as moderate as can be found in
the city.
AY. T. Hopkins, Dealer In Hoop-Sklrt.
Ladies, take notice! Hoop-skirts, latest
styles, lust out. One of the most desirable and
e-sential articles of a lady's wardrobe at the pre
sent time, is a hoop-.-kirt which v ill give ih j
dress a graceful form and aid in walking.
Mr. W. T. Hopkins. No. 628 Arch street, pro
prietor of th "Hoopkirt Emporium," has
now all those different styles which cannot
fail to please the ladies. "La petite trail," for
the promenade, the "champion" trail, for the
drawing-room, of I convenient size and graceful
form, are iust what the ladies of this city need.
They are in every way the most desirable, be
cause having all the latest improvements for
ease, convenience, and beauty. Skirts made to
order, aiteied, Mid repaired. All the New
York made skiits constantly on hand, at low
prices. Send or call for a circular, giving size,
style, nnd piVe.
Kimball AJ CM Mannfaetnrers of Arti
ficial I.I in b.
To the soldiers who fought so nobly in the
late war; to all men who have had the great
niislortune to lo e any one of their limbs, we
send you this greeting.' For It cm be construed
into noibmg elte, when we inform vou that
thot-e let limbs can lw replaced by artificial
ones, wliti-h cannot be noticed, and which will
supply the use of lhoe lost. Kimbsll Co.,
No. i39Aich stieet, aie stocked with all those
necessaiy articles to cure deformity, and to
supply the place of lost limb-'. Hard rubber
artificial arms, legs, appliances for deformity.
These limbs are transfened from life in form
and fit. They are the lightest, most durable,
conifoitable, perfect, aud satisfactory substi
tutes yet invented. They are approved by the
United States Government and all our principal
surgeons. Pamphlet (ree.
J, M. Finn, Dealer In Corsets.
In corsets, the large-t stock we have yet seen
is at the business osiablnhnv nt of Mr. John M.
Finn. Seventh and Arch streets. The most
stylish and elegant article, manufactured from
the best of material, of blight scailot, magnifi
cently got up, lined aud embroidered with whi'e
silk, thus making a corset which every lady is
dcliehfe d with at first sight. This is a French
article, and is ceitain to be popular.
The new German embroidered corset, in
colors, is attractive, unique, and beautiful.
In addition to the large assortment in this
direction, the proprietor oilers our lady friends,
at the low et prices, the oet make of" French
cane corsets. I- rencb lu whalebone "IV corsets,
do. 32 bones, the Jenny l .ind corets, purple,
black, first quality E. P. I), plain finishMl
cot sets, of all sizes and oft he best workmanship.
Mr. Finn also offers a full line of Nottinehiiiu
Incc curtains, at the lowct prices The above
good will be sold at wholesale rates, wbeu pur
chacd in quantities.
liowmau Ai Leonard. Manufacturers of
Mlver and Silver-plated Good.
Flown an A- Leonard, inanulacturers of and
dealers, wholesale and retail, in silver and
silver-nlateo good', No. 704 Areh street, have
now on hand a stock fioni which an elegant and
appropriate selection cannot fad lo be made bv
thee dcsiiinc useful holiday gilts. Everything
in; the way of solid silver or silver plated ware
can here be found. All the articles, especially
thoe for table use, are manufactured in the
highest deeree of ait, designed with the most
artistic skill, solid and substantial. Those In
want ot this kind of ware will Pud it much to
their advantage to visit the store of Messrs.
How-man Ac Leonard before going elsewhere.
Their long experience in the business of manu
facturing ihe above poods enables them to defy
competition. No goods are kept on hand but
those which can bo fully warrauted, and o. the
tirst-cla-s, all ol their "own make, and sold at
reduced prices.
Tohii Farelra, Dealer In Furs.
Christmas is coming and is almost upon u.
The cold weather has come and is quite upon
ns; and wi-1: Christmas comes the much vexed
question, What shall we give the dear one?
There are so many fancy and useful articles
that attract the eye, each and all of which are
so useful that we naturally hesitate in buying
the gilt we would present as a token ot our love
or esteem. But, as one goes out in the street,
and leels old "Jack Frost" nipping at his face
and fingers, and in the course of his peregrina
tion passes by the fur store of Mr. John Farcira,
at No. 718 Arch street, his doubts all vanish, and
he sees at once what would be the most ac
ceptable. Those rich, warm Siberian squirrel
aud the elegant Siberian sables, w ould be a most
useful and ornamental gift. And then, too, th
pretty white lurs and fancy lur trimmings, ot
all kinds.
XV. J, Perry, Rookseller aud Stationer.
Sirolling along, our eye was attracted by the
windows ot William S. Perry, liookseller and
Stationer, No. 72t! Arch street. Enienu"? his
store, we w ere puzrled not a little which to loo'i
at til sr. He has got a large and elegant us ort
ment of all kinds ot goods in his line. Just,
look at a lit ot some of them: Pocket and
velvet-bound Bibles, Praver and Hymn Bonks;
song books, writing desks, portfolios, picket
looks, clear cases, backgammon and chess
boards, games of Bazique, and all other games
of the season, etc. etc. Their own manufacture
of blank books are totten up in a style that is a
credit to oui city. For the young folks there
are the very best makes of water-color paint",
in boxes, handsomely furnihed w ith drawing
pencils, brushes, eic.
It.T. Ilaixaid, Dealer In Paper Hanging.
R. T. Haz.ard, No. 819 Aich street, has an ex
tensive stock .ot paper hangings sud window
shades at wholesale. Every lndy who glances
at old aud soiled hangings knows the necessity
ot immediately puichasing new, and also the
want ol neat window-shades, to take the place
ot those tattered and torn. To such we can say
that Mr. Hazzard has a full selection of the
neatest and most tasteful colors, designs, 6izes,
etc. Plain shades, fine decorations for the
walls, border-mouldings, stamp-gilts, English
satins, bleaks, etc., in great variety.
Mllllken, Dealer In Linen Goods.
The name of "Milliken" has been associated
with an establishment which, lor its stock of
coods and its moderate prices, has always
been consideied one of the first-class; fur in
it is contained all those desirable ladies' and
ecnte' linen goods which from the first have
been so acceptable to all.
Milliken'e liuen store, No. 828 Arcb street,
has become the known repository where can be
lound all those esBential articles to a person's
wardrobe; Christmas presents in great variety,
and suited to the wants of all; ladies' hand
kerchiefs, from the plain neat linen to the most
tastefully designed muslin, all grades, ail sizes,
all styles; eeuts' handkerchiefs, from the large
treble-sized red silk to those exactly suited for
company association; children's handkerchiefs
in endless prolusion. In fact, Milliken's esta
bisbnieut is a perfect and complete depot for
the reception and disbursement of pocket hand
kerchiefs. Besides this large stock in this direction, one
of the most exteiit-ive assortments of linen
goods to be found in the city is here offered to
the public. The finest and most substantial of
white goods :or undergarments is heie t be
found, and for prices the most reasonable.
This is surely an opportunity otlered that should
not be overlooked by the ladies of Philadelphia
in preparing andlreplenishing the wardrobes of
their families. Milliken desires an examination
of his stock, and invites the public for that
putpose. A perfect emporium is this establish
ment of all that is necessary, useful, and essen
tial to coml'oit.
The proprietor of this store is one of the
most extensive advertisers in this city, which,
no doubt, coupled with the well-known merit
aud durability ot his goods, is the one reason of
his receiving the laigest share of patronage in
this direction. Nothing is sold wh ch does'nt
alwajs give ent're satisfaction. The superior
inducements of the varied stock is another
reason why t he public examine and pureha-e,
the people always being satisfactorily assured
ot obtaining the article wanted.
Joseph Blackwood, Dealer lu Carpeting.
Arch Street Carpet Warehouse. The best
assortment of carpet ngs of laust desigus and
from the best of establishments. No room
should be without that necessary essential to
comfort and completeness a carpet. Brussels
ingrain, velvet, three-ply, and others, too many
lor euumetation.
Joseph Blackwood, No. 832 Arch street, two
doors below Ninth, the proprietor of the caroct
warehouse, -lias just received his large stock of
fall importations, which is offered at the lowest
prices. No lady in town should go without tht
ue''"sary desideratum to home comfort.
k .fikt0';lr, ,s, lar-'e and 80 weJ selectel.
tnat those desiring to purchase cannot fail lo
make satisfactory selections.
Morse Co., Dealers In Tabic Ornament.
A table, to have a neat and becoming appear
ande, should be ornamented by useful articles,
tastefully designed, and manufactured in the
highest; style of workmanship. Huch articles
always lend an air of comfort and elegance and
set cfl the appearance of a rtou;, w l U i ether-
wise would look barren, and not in keeping
with the general aspect of surrounding furni
ture. Morse A- Thayer, doing business at No-".
'.'02 and 904 Areh street, are supplied with these
ornaments, beautifully made, and suitable for
holiday citK The varieties cannot be enu
merated, the artistic skill In manufacture, and
the beauty of appearance in the articles, cunnot
be set forth, but must bo visited and examined
by the public, to judge of their merits.
I.ecdom St, Shaw, Dealers In Carpeting.
Carpotinps Carpctlngs ! The latest, the best,
the most beautiful carpets for every part of the
house, kitchen, dining-rooms, drawine-rooms,
tun parlors. Take cjpedal notice that Lecdom
A Miaw, No. 910 Arc h strict, between Ninth
and Tenth streets, have on hand a large and
complete stock of carpetings, which they are
offering at reduced prices. Their goods are In m
the best manufactories, are of the newest de
signs, of every style of make, which cannot fail
to please. The finest of goods always on hand.
Vanklrk & Co.. Dealers In Can Fixtures
and ilroitze Statuary,
Vanklrk A- Co., No. 912 Arch street, now offer
superior inducements In their line to the public.
Gas fixtures, chandeliers, bronze statnary, of
artistic beauty nnd of great variety. Chande
lieis suited for large edifices or for parlors or
drawing-rooms. The designs are the latest, the
workmanship is of a superior order, and tho
assortment very lsree. This firm would respect
ing announce to the public generally that they
desire an inspection of their elegant assortment.
Those w ishing thoroughly made and handsome
goods should cnll upon them. Soiled or tar
nished fixtures are rctinidied with special care,
and made ps good as new.
R. Hosklns Si, Co., Stationers.
Something new, something desirable, some
thing necessary, novel, unique, and appropri
ate. It. Hoskins &, Co., No. 913 Arch street and
No. 921 Mprinu Garden street, have those indis
pensable necessities cards, cards in abuu lanc",
cards lor every body, wedding caids, the latest
London nnd Paris styles, of most beautiful de
signs. Cards tor leather ( boot) weddinzs, cards
lor wooden weddings, tin weddings, silver and
gold weddings in fact, cards tor all kinds of
weddings. The met artistically designed and
engraved monograms, ciphers, etc.: an exten
sive assortment of American, French, ami Eug
lish stationery. Alo, an asoriment of goods
suitable for holiday presents; writing r!csks,
portfolios, travelling caes, pocket knives, wal
lets, backgammon and chess boirds, dianes,
blank books, etc., of all kinds, all styles, and
all (but moderate) prices.
Smith Si, Dreer.
For the holidays, goods suitable for eifts.
Smith & Dreer, S. . corner of Arch and Tenth
sfieets, have now on hand a well-selected stock
ot watches, jeweliy, silver, and silver nbited
ware, suitable for the Christmas holidays.
Watches, ladies' and gentlemen's, from tho
lar'e-sized hunting patent lever, to the small,
tiny, and neatly chased gold wateh for a lady.
The selection of jewelry is especially superb.
Everything in the line of pins, eardrops, rings,
hair ornaments, sleeve buttons, and studs, the
most beautitul of full sets, ornamented by
stones the finest to be found, and elegantly
chased. The stock ol f-ilver and silver-plated
ware is larso, and to the evaminaiion of this
large slock they specially invite the public
attention.
CHKSXl'T STREET XORTII SIDE.
Marvin A. Co., Manufacturers of Safes.
Who has not heard ot the tabu'oiii Salaman
der, that wonderful animal that enjoyed a white
hot bery bed as much as we would euioy a good
feather bed in winter ? That animal Has been
taken as the emblem of the safes t hat are so well
and favorably known. The minds of inventors
have been taxed to the utmost to render the
fates invulnerable against the attacks of the so
called devouring clement, an 1 wonderful has
been their success. At Messis. Marvin &
Co.'s. No. 721 Chesnut street, can be seen safes
that have stood the brunt ot furnaces seven times
heated. Tliey use as a non-eomlurthie material,
a patent combination of alum and dry plaster,
that twetty-five years of experience has proved
10 be invaluable lor the work designed. The
Messrs. Marvin A- Co. have also a large assort
ment of sates of all kinds of bankers' and office
6teel burglar-proof safes which, lor thorough
workmanship, challenge tho world.
Crittenden's Commercial College.
To a young man just commencing life, no
more suitable and useful present oould be
offered than a scholarship in auood commercial
college, price $25. Henry Clav once said that
an apprenticeship In a counting-house was a
uselul experience to a man in any situation in
life, whether he adopted a profession, or entered
into business, or entered the political arena.
The commercial college, which is an institution
ol only a tew years' growth, is becoming more
and more popular. We will refer to one as a
representative of the best class. At Crittenden's
Commercial College, at the corner of Seventh
and Chesnut streets, all the different depart
ments are so arranged as to secure the student's
greatest advancement in the shortest space of
time. Tbey teach book-keening, penmanshio,
and the diflerent details or business, in the
most thorough and practical manner. In ad
dition, a ladies' deparlmeni has been added, in
which ladies are taught all the branches of a
business education. ,
The Fidelity Insurance, Trust, and Safe
Deposit Company.
Wc once read of a poor old "bummer" who
used to take particular comfort, whenever he
heard the tire-bells ring, that it could not be his
house that was burning. But the insurance sys
tem has been carried to such perfection, that
the property owner is always easy in his mind
wbeu he knows that, even if the hand of the
mcendiaiy i lifted against his house, that the
insurance company will step in like the Good
Samaritan, aud help him through his difficulty,
11 he has been ptovideut enough to take time by
the forelock aud secure an insurance upon it in
some good company. Speaking of insurance
naturally brings us to another way in which the
household poods can be rendered secure from
loss. We refer to the great and popular Fidelity
Trust and Safe-Deposit Company ot this city,
which has bees established, with a capital of
500,000, in Chesnut street, above Fourth. No
one need feel alarm from incendiaries and
thieves, when he can for a mere trifle, have
bis goods, whether specie or bonds, cared tor so
well.
Jus, R. Campbell & Co., Dealers in Dry
Good.
Dry goods and dress goods are coming down
So reads the poor bachelor, as he thinks sor.
rowfully of his lonely lot lonely because he
cannot afford to par the dress bills of his wile
that ought to be. How their hearts (if they
have any) must beat in gladness by the good
tidings "dress goods are down!" Well, so it is;
and although consumers are rejoicing exceed
ingly thereat, yet the poor storekeepers, who
bout; lit their goods at a high price, are look Id?
rather blue at the melancholy fact. However,
whatever is, is best, aud they are making the
inost of it. No one calling in at Messis. Jas.
R. Campbell & Co.'s store, No. 727 Chesnut
street, would ever imagine, from tho pleasant
and amiable manners of the proprietors and
their attendants, that there ever could be such
a thing as a fall in the price of their goods.
But if we would just price some of tuoseelcgaut
goods that adorn their counters aud shelves, we
would be Instantly aware of the fact of the
grest decline in prices.
Their stock, which is always fresh and season
able, comprises silks of all kinds, velvets, silk
poplins, wool, corded, and plaid, poplins, cloak
Jn (is of all kinds and grades, aud a splendid
variety ot white, black, and colored reps and
alpacas. In short, to describe all they have got,
would be to give a description of all the goods
known to lue trade. It is a curious thing to
the uninitiated to see such names as "Biarritz,"
"Epingline." "Tamisse," etc., and one naturally
falls to wondering where such names come trom.
They have also constantly on hand a large and
select assortmentof blankets, ot the best quality,
and for sale at the lowest rates. One can very
easily make a good selection cf dress or other
goods at this place, that would be eminently
m ceptable as a Christmas gift.
MARKKT STRGITi
W. S. llanscll A. Sons, Dealers In Sad
dlery, Ktc.
To the fortunate people who enn drive out iu
th"ir carriage-, it may be of interest to state
that Messrs. William S. Hanscll & Sons, No. 114
Market street, have on hand a laree an I elegaut
assortment of buffalo robes, lao-rues, and horse
covets ot all patters and of the very best make.
They have also on ban I a large stock of sad
dlery of all kinds. The Messrs. Hanscll are now
felling at greatly reduced prices to suit the
times. Any one who desires a pood article at a
reasonable price can be satisfied at this esta
blishment. The sleighing season will soon
cinnmence.
Kdwards Si. Lawrenrc, Clothiers.
Who has not read the story of that nobl
youth who is said to have Irantieally rushed
trom took to rock, and Irom glacier to glacier,
up the lace of the mountain, to plant his bon
ner upon the highest peak I We were reminded
of that touching old story as we passed by
Edwards & Lawrence's Excelsior Clothing Hall,
at S. E. corner of Second and Market streets.
This old house is one of the old-time laudmarks
in the street. In the very centre of the retail
trade, their motto Is "Quick sales aud small
profits." At the "Excelsior" there can always
be found an immense stock ot men's and boys'
clothing, and in addition to this a lare and
well-selected assortment of cloths, casttneres,
and vestings. They have a separate department
for custom woik, where all can be gratified with
a perfect tit. The firm are also agents for oiled
clothing of all kinds, and of the most approved
ntskes, and everything In their whole place will
always be found lo be of the best make, of the
latest and most fashionable style, hnd. in fact,
all that clothing should be, both in regard to
appearance and price.
V. A. Drown Si Co., Manufacturers of
Umbrellas.
The best present that can be made is generally
the most useful ono. This would naturally lead
to a debate as to what stiould be given the
palm as being the most useful. But it would bo
such a knotty point, that we will drop the
subject and consider a mo.-t useful and neces
sary article ot housekeeping. We would refer
to the umbrella. William A. Drown Co , we
observe, have just received, bv the steamer
Oftf of Paris, a large stock of French twilled
silk umbrellas, which they are selling off at
very low rates. These are most splendid arti
cles in point ot workmanship and appearance.
Messrs. Drown A Co. have also a large stock of
umbrellas of all other kinds for sale.
Howell Si, Bourke, Dealers In Paper
HanclUKs.
In the good da5s of old, when the noble
lorded it over his tenants and snubbed the
noses ot the tradesmen, the people were con
tent to have their walls adorned with nothiug
oui, me ueiui wnue piaster, or, iu tne case ot ttie
most wealthy, with the coMly paintings that we
can see in the older hoeses of the Old World.
The nobility, and the wealthier clases, al-o in
dulged in the luxurious hangings of highly
wrought ond colored tapestry, that Is so highly
prizidevoutothisday. But we moderns have ad
vanced futther in the industrial arts, and more
especially in bringing wit li iu the reach of the
great masses the luxunes that were foimerly only
possessed by the fe favored wealthy classes.
In the adornment ot our dwellings the very
highest genius is call' . d into play, and In
nothing is this more displume J than in the
manulactuie ot wall papers, and in kindred
goods. The manufactory of the Messrs. Howell
k, Boutke is in the lower part ot tho city.
There can be spoii all the latent and most
valuablepatterns that they are constantly turn
ing out, aud whtcu they are conuutly re
ceiving Irom the first artists aud designers In
the country. Messrs. Howell A Bourke have,
besides their palatial store at Ninth aud
Chesnut streets, a large wholesale warehouse
at the corner of Fourth and Mmket streets.
They have now on hand elegant velvet decora
tions of all grades, nnd parlor paper of the
richest designs. 40 Inch plain papers of every
shade, whh rich gold mountings; windo
shades of tine Scotch Hollands, ol all widths,
white, bufl, green, blue, and pearl, and also
figured sha les of the most elaborate designs.
They have also picture cords, tassel-, aud shade
trimmings, and uu extensive stock ot ereen and
brown gum cloths and table oil cloths. It
would take more space than could well bo
given to a newspaper article to describe all the
various styles Oi goods that this firm have on
hand at their exlcnsive establishment.
Bennett fc Co., Clothiers.
Tower Hall, No. 518 Markett stree, is so well
known that it seems superogatory to say anvthing
in its favor. To say anything against it wo"uld be
a hard task. Perhaps there is no one who has
not heard of it in some way or other. For a
long time the energetic proprietors, Messrs.
Bennett & Co., employed a poet to slug tho
praises of their house in musical verse, and the
' Bard of Tower Hall" became a local celebrity,
as well aud widely known through his effusions
as any literary man in the city. And well he
might sing the praises of Tower Hall. As one
goes through their splendid salesrooms, at
tended by the polite and ever ob'iging attend
ants, and prices the elegant clothing that is dis
played in such vast quantities, he ceases to
wonder at the popularity of the place. It is a
monument of business enterprise, and its tall
granite towers seem to look down upon all its
lesser neighbors. We can truly eav that any
one having dealings with that firm can always
rely upon them. Their stock is constantly being
replenished with the newest and the best, and
Tower Hall will always be a synonym of all that
is good and reliable.
Wauamakcr St Brown, Clothiers.
As a general rule, the business men of Gotham
sneer at the enterprise of our merchants. In
fact, in speaking ot Philadelphia tbey are accus
tomed to dignity our city by the nume of an in
land village. But, In spite of all such ill-natured
criticisms and malignings, there ore men in this
place who, lor energy aud enterprise, can equal
any in New York men who can pusn their
business into every quarter of the worl I. aud
who, from a small commencement, can build up
a mighty business fabric that can stand as a
monument of skill aud patient zeal. Perhaps
there are none who betier deserve a notice in
this councctiou than ttie firm of Wauamakcr &
Brown, whose establishment is at the southeast
corner of Sixth and Market streets. For a long
time this corner has been occupied by the
clothing business.
To describe the different points of interest In
this building would take a volume. It is six
stories in height, aud bus a front of 31 feet, and
is 1H0 feet deep to Minor street. Entering or.
the Market street front, we fiud ourselves in ono
ot the finest salesrooms in the country. On our
left are gentlemen's furnishing goods of all
kinds, styles, and qualities. That deportment
extends lor almobt halt the depth ot the build
ing. On our right are piled immense quantities
ot coats lor common wear. The business offices
are on the cential part of the first floor. In the
rear pait of this floor the boys' clothing depart
ment is located. This is a great convenience to
those who have to et their children ntted up.
The second story, to which we gain access by
a broad aud handsome flight of stuirs, is
devoted to the sale of custom-made goods. The
cential and north putts ot this tloor present an
efiect like a gullery, aud the whole of the lower
Hcor can be seen Irom it. All around are im
mense piles of pants aud vests. Every style and
quuiity ot these goods are arranged in separate
cases and compai tmeuts. The third floor is
devoted to fiue dress goods and overcoats. The
fourth, fifth, aud sixth stories are ued for
wholesaling and for storage purposes.
Perhaps there is no other place in th-i city
where moie attention is given to the comfort,
convenience, aud taste of customers. No one
is allowed to go away badly fitted, or dissatisfied
with the price of the goods bought there. So
great is the solicitude of the proprietors t j meet
the wishes of all their customers, that the
objections and complaints of purchasers are
entered upon books provided ior that purpose,
so that in the future no such causes could
exist. In conclusion, we would say that the
very best and most uselul Christmas gift would
be an order for a suit of clothes at Wauamakcr
& Brown's Oak Hull Clothing store, southeast
corner of Sixth and Maikct streets.
Jones, Clothier.
Any one who can search his memory back a
few years, will recollect the great disadvantages
that a purchaser laboied under Irom the gene
ral leose eyhtem of pricing goods. Now there
has been a great change, ar.d busmen men
have generally adopted a system of labelling
their goods with the price th black and white.
One of the ftoneers in this movement was tho
establishment known as Jones' One-lYke Heady
made Clothing House, No. 601 Market street.
There the customer can depend on finding every
thing in the best style and make, and with the
lowest cash pneo marked upon each article.
The very best workmanship is nhvnys dl played
in all Mr. Jones' goods.
Swaab, Clothier.
Market street, as is well knovn to all who arc
familiar with the ettv, is tue great street for
clothing dealers. In that strict are the largest
and most exteu-ive establishments. Amongst
these various clothing stores we notice the
States Union Clothing Hall, No. 60C Market
street, the proprietor of which, Mr. Ssvaab
is always ready ana willing to insute his cus
tomers perlecl satisfaction in the fit of his
clothing.
Jnrob Harley, Jeweller.
What mokes a more acceptable holiday gift
than a haudfomc breastpin or an elegant set of
jewelrj? and for a father, what is a more beau
tiful gift to his wife or daughter than one of
those rfchache little watche- that Mr. Jacob
Harley sells at such reasonable prices at his
establishment, No. 22 Maiket street? There,
too, are elegant silver and plated ware that are
so suitable lor the bndal trouss-au. Mr. Harley
has a tine assortment ol all kinds of fine jewelry,
aud the most tastidio.is taste cannot help but be
satisfied by the many elegant articles that Le
has displayed in his case.
Kncass Si, Co., Dealers in Rugs, Mats,
Robes, Ktc.
One of tho most actraciive sports of winter,
next to snow-balling, is sleigh-riding. Wnat is
more pleasant thrn to have a hue slek'h well
tilled with young folks, and w th a pair of fast
horses driving along the stuoo'h road to the
tintinabnlation of the bells, and with the speed
of the wind? But to enjov it to tbe full, one
must have one ol those eh pant aud heavy buf
falo robes that our lriends Messrs. Kueass &
Co. so temptingly oisplay at iheir new store,
No. 631 Maiket street. Their lao rug, Angola
mats, etc., are well worthy the attention ot pur
chasers. J. II. Llpplncott Si. Co., Publishers and
Booksellers.
Of all gifts that arc made during the holidays,
or indeed at any time of the year, there is
none that is so universally acceptable to all
as a good book. From tbt little child, whose
bright eyes dance at the beautifully colored
pictures iu its toy books, to whose untutored
gaze the bright aud highly colored engravings,
Ulusttating jstrange and weird fairy tales, to
the learned man as he looks over the labored
and highly wrought treatise upon some favorite
scientific subject all are pleased wuh the gift,
ot a book. It is at all rimes received with plea
sure, and is one of the privileged articles that all
are allowed to receive without censure. What
is a mote pleasing .sowoemr than a beautiful
little pocket Bible or a prayer book, or an ele
gant edition of some one of the poets.
The Mes'rs. J. B. Lippincott & Co. whose
magnificent publishing boiue, Nos. 716 and 717
Market street, is one of the institutions el our
city have, peihnps, oue ot the largest assort
ments ol rare and valuable books to be seen in
the country. On their shelves and counters can
be seen books of all kinds and styles. They have
made special preparations for Christinas. We no
ticed a few of the most elegant the otner day.
Amongst the rarest and most costly the "Baok
of (Jems" is, indeed, a gem of the first water,
containing over one hundred and lorty illustra
tions irom drawings by the greatest modern
painters, nnd engraved on se in the highest
style ot art by the most distinguished en
gravers. The work Is in three series, each one
complete iu itself. The first contains the poetry
written from the time of Chancer to Dryden,
second from Sw iu to Bums, and the third from
Wordsworth to Tennyson. A brief memoir is
prefixed to the writings of each author.
Besides the "Gem," there are also most ele
gantly bound annuals and gi:t books. Perhaps
it would not be invidious to mentiou, amongst
these, Theodore Tilton's,"True Churclt," "Koses
and Holly." "Gems ot Literature," "Pen and
Pencil Pictures'' (from the poets), "Maude
Muller," and many others of the same kind, all
elegantly bound, and beautifully illustrated with
steel engravings aud crhomo-Iithographs. Be
side these elegant annuals, the Messrs. Lippin
cott & Co. have a large stock of elegant B ble.
Oxford prayer books and hymn books. Tttey
have also every style of photograph albums, all
of the best make and of the highest finish;
writing desks, instruments of all kinds, etc. etc.
Call on them and see for yourselves, is all we
can add.
( 1 o be continued in our issue of to-nwrrow. )
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No. 720
CHESNUT STREET,
PHILADELPHIA.