TIIE DAILY EVENING TELEGRAPH PHILADELPHIA, SATURDAY, DECEMBER 12, lb? NEW YORKISMS. From Our Own Cmrenxmdent. New York, Dec. 12, 19C8. TIIK 80RO8IS Cvery now and then gives one reason to believe It baa not altogether died oat. Tluis, It met some days ago at Delmoulco's, and dlBcuHsed, as usual, tbe right or woman to be and to do, bnt more particularly to be. The subject wbloh excited the chief attention Of the meeting, was the necessity of women governing the fashions, Instead of allowing the fashions to govern them. A series of resolutions thereon was adopted Unanimously. Xhe Idea of tbe Sorosls Is to attempt not so much a reform In fashion as freedom In It, the permissibility to be In fashion or out of it, without becoming a fit subject for obloquy. Among the new memoers admitted were Miss Virginia Tenny, Miss Dunning, Mrs. i LoKler, and Mrs. Xobltt. But, as I have lntlmatedjbcfore, those Horosla meetings savor too much of tbe dilly-dallying Of dilettantism rather than of the purposolul efforts of concentrated womanly strength. They smell too much of Phalon's perfume, and too little of tbe fresh bree.es of nature. IHK SEVENTH AND TWKNTY-HBCOND UBQI MKNT.-i gave their respective entertainments at the Academy of Music and the 22J Keglment's Armory, with almost equal eclat. The 7th Regiment's arrangements were mos perfect, Inasmuch as the cards were limited to 2500. Consequently, everybody had room with out the danclng-tloor being disfigured by any of those dreary-looking, deserted patches which do sometimes occur when such an attempt at excluslvlsm Is made. At the Armory all were crowded and uncom fortable, and many a woman of fashion was yesterday bewailing the ruin of expensive satin And lace. The next grand ball that Is looked for Is that Of Abel and Hlsley, the celebrated "balllsts" o Philadelphia. Uncommon efforts to acbleve uncommon success have been made by these gentlemen, and tbe Academy of Music, which they have selected as the scene of their operations, although It will not compare with the Philadel phia Academy In chaste richness, Is so con. Btruoted as to display to the utmost advantage the toilettes of the audience, A GRAND AND A GRANT reception was that of Mrs. Marshall O. Roberts to General Qrant. Every portion of the Immense mansion was fitted up with flogs and flowers. One thousand guesia were present, and large as the houe Is, It would have been overcrowded had not a Special supper-room been erected over the spa clous court-yard of Mr, Roberts as well as that -of hla neighbor. THE SEASON OF SNOW having set In, all the skaters of New York are anxious and trembling tor the Inauguration of their favorite amusement. Only one Individual, and that Individual a young lady, ; has as yet been permitted to try the new skating rinks, called the Empire Clty on Second avenue, above Sixteenth street. There bas been no skating yet at Central Park, bnt should the weather prove propitious, all the skating parks will be opea to-day. On the 31st 01 tbe present month JOHN T. HOFFMAN is to be escorted to Albany, there to undergo his inauguration as Governor, He will be escorted by the 71st Regiment, and the 71st Rei(tment will be escorted to the depot, going, by tbe 22d Regiment, and from the depot, returning, by the 12(b Regiment. The latest news abont TUB ERIE Is contained In a succession of "cards" by Com modore Ytinderbllt and Mr. James Flsk, Jr., from which It appeals that neither party had "anytnlng to do with It." This afternoon the TENTH STREET STUDIOS are to be opened, and the public are expected to admire the works of such artists as J. (4. Krowu, whose specialty is children; Mr. M. J. Ueude, Who has two new pictures, one called "Spring,'' and tbe other "Tbe bait Marsh;" J. B. Irving; Ulgnoux.wltb a "Frosty Morning;" tbe 1)6 Hans brothers, who present studies from Long Branch and tbe Hudsou. The collection of new pictures Is not large, and, tliouub the studios will probably be crowded, there will be less than the usual amount of interest manifested, owing to the deaith of new nubjeots. Ali Uada, MUSICAL AM) DRAMATIC. The City Aiuuaeiueuts. AT tbk Academy of Music the last per format ci-s of Mr. Max MareUjR's Italian and German Opera season will be given this afier noon aud evening. At tne matinee 11 IVovutore will be rtrformed, aud in the evening Weoor's opera of Der b'reischutz, with the folio wlug oast: "Agatha," Madame Ij (irauge; "Anna." Madame Rotter; "Max," lierr HVaelniaon; "Caspar," lierr Formes; Prloce," Ilerr Helen ardt; "Cuno," lierr Brtn ringer, Tue lnoanta. tion scene will be made Impressive by new properties. At the Chesnut there will be performances by the circus troupe this afternoon and even ing. James Robinson, the great bare-'jack rider, will appear on !xtli occasions. AT thk WAI.MJT Howe's traaedy of Jane Shore and the domestic drama of MaUcluina will be given this evening, w iih Mis. D. P. Bowers In bot h pieces. On Monday, Mrs. B.nvers will appear an "Nell Gwynue" in Tom Taylor's und Uhuiles ltuude's play ol'that name. The Orange G'iri.u Cbrl3tniPS story, Is Inactive preparation for a holiday piece AT the Akoii nloMil Fttzaerald's new drama of Wolves at Buy will be performed this eveuli p. At thk American there will be attractive entertainmenisglteu this afternoon aud eve ning. At the Theatre Comiquk tbe price of ad missluu to the matinee tn-tiay will be twenty, rive cents. The ptilormauoes at this bouse are very pleasing Mr. Kknnkdy, tbe Scottish vocalist, will give one wore entertainment in this city mi Mon day eveutng, at Omcerl Hall, previous to bis departure for California. The amkriuan Co.nhkkvatory of Music, established in i.Sb7, wl.l opljki lis inlrd yearou the lit U of January, ISK'J, na wnlcrt day the regular Winter (J,uaittr will be inaugurated. Tins lrsiltullon has aireaoy established an ex cellent reputation for liiorougnuegs of disci pline, arusila education, aud general good mauHgement. New pupils are expected to enter their names before Cbristraas. An interesting amateur performance will be given on Tuesday evunlDg next at the "Amateurs' Diowlug Uooui," Bevemeeti'h street, above Guesnu', on wiiloh oooaslon the very amusing comedy of Kveribbdy's friend will be uroduced. Tbe theatre Is complete in every reined, and all tbe appointments are of a superior kind. The andttoilum Is finished in a most, elaborate style, und 1 1 vals our Aoademy of Muslo. A limited number of secured seals mav be had bv personal upplloallou toC. Yv. A Trumpler. the popular music publisher, No.;'J2U Uhesnut street. CITY ITEtlS. Tub useful always meat desirable, Tbe prepara tions made by Ritchie, at No. 29 North Elghto street, 'or the holiday season, are appreciated by every one who contemplates making preients. He bas got la bis fine stock kld-llned rlovos, ties, scarfs, sua peuders, linen cambrlo handkerchiefs and mulllors; also, a food assortment of porleinonaales, cigar cubes ' balr brushes, combs, and a tboiuand other articles, useful and ornrnientaL Call at No. 23 North Eighth street If yon want any kind of goods cheap. ' Pcjii.ioBALB.-Valuabl8 Mill and Farm Property. mi acres, Twentjr-iourth Ward, Philadelphia, near UaddlDgtoB. tee H. Thomas 4 Bona' Catalogue for Tuesday next, or apply te J. B. Rhoids, No. HO Locust street. Wi ouahantrb all priceilowcr thanltut loxueit e.hewhere; alto, guarantee full latttfactton to every purchaser, or the sale cancelled and money refunded. Protection to Oor Patrons. To, fully carry out the above business rule at the present lime, we have Reduced All Pbickb. Our stock of Men's, Youths', Boys', and Children's Kendy-made Clothing, which Is larKe, Jcompleto, and comprehensive enongb to embrace all desirable styles, sizes, and kinds. Must All He Bold, as It was manufactured for that (special purpose. To Insure this we Intend to continue, as heretofore, to give all cus tomers More Value for Thkir Money than they can get elsewhere, under any and all clrcumstaacei. Call on us, be.rour prices, and examine cur goods before purchasing. llatf-way between UkMnktt A Co., fifth and V 1'owkh Hatt.. ijUth ttrrrtt.) No. BIH Makkkp St , 1"1II1.AIK t.PIItA, AndNo1600 BrtoArW4V, iw Yokk. A Experimental Trial Solicited. Any person who Is desirous of knowing, by a practical test, the real and intrinsic value tf a good Faintly Sewing Machine, will be fnrnlslied one or the Wlllcox A Gibbs latest Improved, without charge, either for blre or transportation upon application at the Will, cox Qlbbs Me ing Machine Dopot, No, 720 Ohesnut street. Autumn Piwino,-with the change of apparel In. dent to tbe change of temperature at tbli season of tbe year, there Is necessarily required an Increased mount of sewing In every lcmlly. To meet ihl.i a gcod sewing machine Is absolutely Indispensable wtere health, comfort, and eoonomy are property considered. Kvory head of a family wbo has not yet donoso should add this essential requirement to his home. sentleman remarked In our hearing re cently that be regarded a Ubovbb ABakkbSkw ino Machine as necessary to the proper cemp etlon of a home as a good cooking-range or a timepiece. He was right. Tbe 0 rover & Baker Instruments, w may state, are preferred now universally on account of their wider range for such work as Is required lu families, their capacity for fine ornamental sewing, and their greater simplicity, being more easily ope rated than any other machines, and less Itablo to get, out of order. Tbe demand for the Orover& Baker Machines, at tbe warerooms of the agent In this city. No. 730 Cbtsnut street. Is unprecedented. GROCERIES, ETC. SIOOO-CHALL NCE. MINCED MEAT. I am ready to prove that the article which Is bfeiBg manufuotured by me Is the best 1S1 1 JNT C E 13 1 E A. r r In tho market. I am ready to place J 1000 in the hands of any responsible party, and submit my ai Hole to a test. JOSHUA WRIGHT, S. W. Corner FKANKLIN aud SPKL Ua1:1)E Streets, H PHILADELPHIA. For sale by all Grocers. JpINE IMPORTED CHEESE. JUST IN STORE, A FRESH INVOICE OF BRIE, CAMEMBERT, NEUFCIIATEL, ROQUEFORT, AND OTUER FINE CHEESE. ALSO, SPANISH QUI3KN OLIVES By tbe gallon or quart. ZUm GOLTON & GLHKE. S. W. Coruer 1IK0AD and WALNUT St3M U t m PHILADELPHIA. MINCE MCATI TnE BEST AND ONLY RELIABLE!! AT MO RE DEFIES COMPETITION, lo be bad ot nearly all Grocers In the City and Country. 12 5 m 4o JTKEEII FRUITS & I'll E SERVES. Bunch, Layer, Seedless, and Saltaua Ha'slns; Cur- lantfC'itron, Oranges, Prunes, Figs, etc. Kve y da- acrljUJbu ot Groceries, suitable for the Holidays. UBEBT C. BOOBTS, 11 7rp Oor. ELEVENTH and VINE Streets. JJ 0 X ' S I IIILAUELPUI A S T A K C II . C. J. FELL & BUO. Agents. pKESTO.N'S BREAKI" AST COCOA. C. J. Ki I.L & BKO., Agents, A Z U R E N K . C. J. FELL & BRO., A (onus. JpRAMCLIN MILLS btLF-UA!8INU FLOUR, C. J. fcKLL & BRO., Manufacturers, 12 12 WS lm o. 12o 8. FRONT bit eet. CRAET DISPLAY. HOLIDAY GOODS. Wilting Dehks, Host Wood, Mahogany, Walnut aud Tapler Mucbe. Leather Wiitluur Caes. i.acKgauunoii Uunrds. (10IU 1'eus. Giimes. Water Colors. Turlor Croquet, Troui $10 per stt up. Boxes of Paper and Envelopes, stamped with birds, butterftieo, lloivurs, eto., for l'leseuta. R. HOSKINS & CO., Stationers and Lnsruvers, AO. 1 :t A II C II T 15 U K T. Ol-KN KVEN1NU 12 U t.tutLOtrp J A. YOST'S llOJJLir-IIORSE Anil Children's Carriage Uazuar, Formerly No. 214 DICK Street, Is removed to 7 HE EOUSE-FDHNItJUINa 8T0RE. KO, 131 NOllTII NI.MTII HTUEEr, Wlipre will bs found a large assortment of HOBBY HOIiHKB. SLEIGHS. TOYS. FANOV AND HOUHK.. FCRNltsUlNQ QOOPS. liU6i4p JEWELRY, SILVERWARE, ETC. GOODS FOR THE II 0LI DAYS. J. E. CALDWELL & GO,, No. C02 CHESNUT Street, Are now opening a collection of Aoreltles, Gems ami Artistic Goods, Greatly excelling In variety and extent every former elTort of this House, to which they Invite attention, Gold Watches Diamonds, Oriental ItnUie-, Lnicralds and Supphircs Last India l'tarls. A MAGNIFICENT STOCK OF JEWELRY IN ITALIAN BYZANTINE MOSAICS. New Designs in Gold Jewelry. r ALA 13 ROYAL JEWELRY. Bronze mid Inlaid Marble Clocks and Vases iu Sets, for Mantel Ornaments. ViKY CHOICE I'KODUCTIONB OF AUT IN DEAL BRONZE. fcri.CIAL DESION8 IN STEKLIXG SILVER GOODS. Best Qualities and Newest Styles in ENGLISH AND AMERICAN PLATED WARE3 An unrivalled display of FOREIGN FANCY GOODS, In Metal, Marble, Cut Glass, Leather, and GOLDEN BRONZE, Of the most ezqnlslte taste, from all quarters of iuroie. Our arrangements, both In Europe and;th!s country, are such as give us nnnaual facilities in tbe seleo.lon and economical production ot onr stock. It Is o lr wish, ae well bb our interest, to secure to oar patron tbe benefit of such advantages In Moderate Trices Throughout our Stock, WITHOUT EXCEPTION Ml ISwsm M2 23 QHRISTK1AS PRESENTS. WATC11ES, JEWELRY, & SILVER WARE. vra. W. CASS.DY, No. 12 South SECOND Street, Would ref pcctfol.y call the atteu'.lon cf purchasers to his stock of American, English, aud French GOLD AM) SILVER LEVER WATCHES, . GOLD FOB, GUARD AND VEST CH At N8. FINE GOLD JEWELRY, Etruscan, Carbuncle, Oral. Garnet. Lva, Oay.t, Jet, and .Mosaic Pins, EaMllngs, Btuds, Hleevo Jjuitono. Kw. E c. GOLD PENCILS, MEDALIO.V.S, CH.VTEtAtN CdAINS, EIC KI'O. GOLD, SILVER, AND STEEL .SPECTACLE, To Suit all As and .Sights SILVEHWARE, E QDAL T C CJ O I N. Tea Table, De sert, Salt, Mustard, Cream , Buga', and Gravy Sf oont-. Tea, Tablesnd Dessert KnWes Sutler IColves, Nap kin Kit if, Etc. Etc. PLATED WAKE. A general assortment or PLATED WARE, con prising Forks, tpuons, Ladles ICnlves, (.'Altera, Ca'e Hflskeis, KiO. liU JII.Y PLATED TfA rtKT.S. URNS, ETC. Tbe abov goods will be warrautol what tUey are sold for, and at the lowest CAIl PIUCKrf. il 21u5'. 1 A I L E Y & C O M P A N Y, - - A M O N D DEALK11S. C. & A. FEQUIGNOT, MiNUFACTUBERS OF "WATCH CASES, Aui Dealers In American and Imported WATCHES, Xo. 13 South SIXTH Street, 12 1 tlrp Manufactory, Jro. 22 & FIFTH St. p n E 8 ii w f s OP W ATCIIE S. J L W E lAl V, AND sii.vi;iuvvi:i:. 1212111 iii:niiy ii xiiPKii, Ko, H'iO AUC'II ritrect. LJOLIDAY PRESENTS. J A O () U H A It K Y. I 12 1 lmrp As, C-ili JIAUUI.T Street. 0 B E A A V t SAL E" 9U FIWE READY-iVi ADE CuOTH AS PER ARRANGEMENT WITH THS fIKSOJT3 THE SALE HAS COMMENCED, iND IS ISO W IN l Uf.L PKO(!f;E'V AT OAK HALL, THE LARGEST CLOTHING HOUSE OF THS CIT?. WE ARE RAPIDLY SELLING OFF. PRICES BELOW THE COST OF MANUFACTURING. OVERCOATS, All Styles. SUITS, Every Description. PANTS AND VESTS, Hundreds of Varieties. For a Short Time a Reduction of 15 Per Cent, on all Cash Sales Custom Department. BOYS' CLOTHING, THE VE11Y BEST MADE, AT HEAVY REDUCTIONS. 25 Per Cent, Discount on all manner of Gents' Furnishing Goods Determined to close out quickly the Stock of tho late firm, no other houss can approach the low prices at which we are selling off, as the large crowds who have filled the store all tho week can testify. All these goods are of our own excellent make, and satisfaction warranted. HOUSE OPEN FROM 7 A. M. TO 9 P. M., AND SATURDAY NIGHT LATER. Any garment bought at night or any other time cheerfully exchanged, and when not able-60 suit the CU3 tomer tne money returned, according to our custom lor years past. in tho An extra force of salesmen in attendance, and most careful attention given I AVE ARE GLAD THE PEOPLE APPRECIATE THE OPPORTUNE to all. BARGAINS. "WE HAVE STILL AN IMMENSE STOCK. UNITY, AND ARE GETTING SUCH WANAMAKER & I OAK HAL H., TIIE LARGEST CLOTHING HOUSE, THE CORNER OF SIXTH AND MARKET STREETS. JEWELRY, SILVERWARE, ETC. OLARK MIDDLE SOLID SILVER TEA SETS. A LAIU.'E TARIKTY MAI)K TO OUJi 0K1LR HY TllL G0UHAJI MANUFACTURING CO. GOPvIIAM PLATE. TEA SERVICES, SALVERS, URNS, KliTTLES, TUREENS, WINE STANDS, SALAD CASTORS And a limit Variety of Smaller I'leees, Suitable for Bridal or Holiday Gifts, Wiabirg to reduce onr Stoik as muok as p.OBBible previous to RKMOVAL TO NEW STORE, we shall offer inducements daring December that will 1NSURK RAPID SALES. Clark Biddle No. 712 CHEGNUT Street, 11 21 EiwulnMp Fill LADELPHIA. 1'STABLISIIED C. W. RUSSELL, No. 22 North SIXTH Street, OFFERS FOR TUE HOLIDAYS, GOLD AND SILVER WATCHES, From tbe best manufacturers. FINE JEWELRY, Of all descriptions, and latest styles. FRENCH MARBLE CLOCKS, Direct from Paris. SILVER WARE OF TIIK GORIIAM MANU FACTURING COMPANY, at it S 3wrp THE LOWEST POSSIBLE PRICES. A, D. WARDEN, S. K. Corner FIFTH and CHESS UT Sts., PEEVIOUH TO RKMOVAL TO no. io2i t-iiKNMjr frui:i:r, 0FFE11S FOIi THE HOLIDAYS A I.AROE AND VARIED A8BOKTM IJNT OF (Jold aud Silver Wattlies, Tiue Jewelry, Sterling Sliver Ware, Plated Ware, Ete. Etc., Kl'ITAHLK t'OIt I'OMP.YY OIFIH, at TUM ri'Z8lmrp ABB A CHESNUT AND TWELFTH STS.f CRARID OPEi!llIC. IMPORTED NOVELTIES FRESI OF Jewelry, Fancy Goods, Silver and Haled Ware?, FOR TUB CHRISTMAS HOLIDAYS. Diamonds, Emeralds, Sapphires, Rubles, Opals, Pearls, Solitaires, Clusters, Italian, Roman, Bvzantine, Venetian, Opera Classes, Pipes, Match Boxes, Cigar Stands, Inkstands, Portemonnaies, Cigar Cases, Bridal Fans, French Clocks, Vienna Clocks, JEWELRY. Viennese, Bohemian, French, English, Swiss, Russian, American, Watches, Swiss, English, American, Chains, Seal Rings, Seals, Charms, Scarf Pins, Scarf Rinps, Studs, Sleeve Buttons, Lockets, Necklaces, Brooches, Earrings, Bracelets, Etc. FANCY GOODS. Party Fans, Reticules, Clove Boxes, Mouchoir Box??, Card Stands, Music Boxes, Skate Bags, Jewelry Cases, Dressing Cases,: Bonbon Boxes, Jardinieres, Vases, Toilet Sets, French Bouquets, Etc. Etc. BRONZE GOODS. Statuettes, BUbtS, From the lent French Modellers. Croups, Etc., Marble Statuary, Parian Ware, Paintings. SILVER AND PLATED VARES. Cpergnes, Cake Baskets, Castors, Fruit Dishes, Waiters, Corham Silver Flower Stands. Butter Dishes. Vegetable Dishes, Etc. Etc. Wares. Corham Plated Wares Open cvery evening till 9 o'clock during December. BAILEY $c CO., CHESNUT AND TWELFTH STREETS, I'llILlDELrilU, GREAT INDUCEMENTS To Turchasers of Holiday Fresonts. MEAD & BOBBINS, ucecssors to John 0. Mead & Son, N. E. Corner SIXTH and CHESXUT Sts., Manufacturers of tbe Finest Grades of SILVER PLATED WARE. Respectfully Inform their customers and tbe j ubllo that tbey are now prep irod to oll'ctr KX THAOItDINAUY INDUCEMENTS during tbe HOLIDAY BEAbON, aud oontldenUy Invite an Inspection of one of the largest BtocKN of Hilver I'luted Wore to bo found tu ibNclty. Hard Metal Bets reduced from 113 to 75 and 8V) pp,r set. An examination of our otock will lusurj bales. O U T L K It Y. PKAKL. 1YOHY. Rl.d HURUK.K ClU'LEttY In grtiit vai'leiy, I'luted and Uuplaie l, la qinu tlllis Utt rtqulied. 11 1'JtUnlui w MEDICAL. g SI M E&' PUEE COD LIVER OIL. SIMM THIS OIL lias been la constant use FOR TIIH LABT TftEM V KAR9, and durlnt that period lias bien pronunnoed by tbe medical profession to te Die IScst Iu the Market. - fa e Wboiesale ar d Itolall by CUSTAVU8 KRAU8E, N. V. CoinerTVi:i,HH and CHESNUT, 10 lwrp P 1ILADELPHI4. .LFEKSTEIMi