I THE DAILY EVENING TELEGRAPH PHILA.DELHIA, WEDNESDAY, OCTOBER 12, 187C.
THE FINK ARTS.
"The Spirit r lh A."
Thnre ts now on exhibition la the window of
lialley & Co., Twelfth and Chesnut streets, a large
and striking picture bf Mr. T. Henry Smith, which
das many very decided merits, and which in some
particulars exhibits a marked Improvement over
anything this artist has yet produced. The spirit of
the age Is symbolized by the figure of an a'.UIetlc
yoang nan in the garb of a workingman, reclining
upon a nnmber of bales of paper, and watching the
movements of a Hoe press, which is rapidly throw
lng oa tin edition of a dally newspaper, while
In thi background, suspended against the
wall. Is a print of the old-fashioned
hand-press, to Indicate the advances that
have been made In mechanical science since such a
machine was In use. The Intellectual and refining
Influences of the age are marked by the book of
poems In the hand of the figure, and by a musical
Instrument by his side. The evident purpose of the
artist in this composition Is to glorify the American
workman of to-day, and to show that he is a thinker
as well as a worker. With regard to the technical
qualities of the picture we are able to speak with
cordial approbation. The figure is well drawn, and
has evidently been studied from a good model,
while the handling Is bold and spirited,
although Mr. Smith has not altogether
been able to overcome a vicious habit
or over manipulation with small brushes. The evil
etTects ef this are particularly apparent In the face,
where the flesh tints are muddled by being over
worked, and in the endeavor to paint each separate
eye-lash the etlcct of having been artiUcially
blackened Is given to the eyelids. In spite of this
defect the figure is well painted, and It Is a flue por
traiture of the very elegant type that Is far from
uncommon among American mechanics. The color
or the picture Is good, although Mr. Smith In this
feature has not been able to keep his tints la all
i- ses clear and bright.
With regard to the motive of the picture, the artist
lias bad to contend against the (tltllculties that
a ways sin round an allegorical subject. It is easy
pnougli to perceive what Ideas are intended to be
rrjirvsented, but there are plenty of prosaic spec
tators who will be apt to ask the question whether a
voting workman who sits poring over a book of
poetry while the Hoe press which ought to receive
his attention Is in full action by his side really re
prese ts tue spirit of the age. The manner in which
the theme Is treated, therefore, cannot be considered
a pronounced success, but If Mr. Smith has failed to
realize In every particular an abstract Idea upon his
canvas, he has plenty of good artists who have also
failed la the same directloa to keep him In counte
nance, and his picture Is one that will be certain to
And many admirers, and It would make a most appro
priate ornament for the room of one of our typogra
graphical soe'etjos.
The vast number of people whose only art ideas
are obtained from the woodcuts in books and the
Illustrated papers of the day are to be congratulated
upon the fact that so One an artist as Mr. George F.
Bensell has determined to neglect colors and to
devote himself mainly to drawing upon the block.
Mr. Bensell Is probably the best draughtsman in the
country, and In this new and promising Held he will
have full opportunities to exercise his talents. lie
is an exceedingly rapid worker, and has a most pro
lific ppwer of Invention, both of which qualities are
x of great Importance in drawing upon wood. Mr.
BenBell'B weak point is his color, and this he will get
rid of altogether in the Hew line of art that he has
adopted, while his graceful drawing, his knowledge
of composition and light and shade, and his remark
able invention, will have every opportunity to show
to the best advantage. Mr. F. O. C. Darley has long
Btood at the head of American designers on wood,
and since he has shown a disposition to labor less
than he was once accustomed to do, there has been
none among the clever draughtsmen who have
arUenof late years to take his place. Mr. Bensell
Is able to do this and more, for he has many qualities
that Darley lacks, and there is no reason why he
Should not become the leader of a new and promis
ing school of American designers, which will rival
with its works the best e irons of the English aad
French artists.
Mr. A. G. Heaton.iwho relinquished the practice
of art about eighteen months ago, has returned to
his first love and has accepted a professorship at the
School of Besign, and has also started a studio on
Walnut street, opposite Independence (Square, Air.
Beaton has tine talents, and he has received an ex
cellent art education in Paris under Cabanel, the
results of n tilch are plainly apparent In his works.
The artists of Philadelphia are not so numerous
that we can ailord to lose such of them as are capa
ble of maintaining the art reputation of PhHadel
pula, and la taking up the palette and brushes
aata, after having relinquished them to follow. the
false gods of commercial adventure, a painter of
Mr. Heatoti s ability la to be congratulated by the
lovers of art.
MUSICAL. AHU DltAJIATIC.
The City Amusements.
tthk Acaosmy op Music this evening. Jtfad'lle
Cl iistine Kiiatou will give her first concert in this
ClH.
At TBI Chbskct the Lingard Combination will
pirn uce tue extravaganza of rlut Uia evening.
Atthk Walk ct Mr. and Mrs. VVatklns will per
form this evening in the drama of Trodden Down.
At TUa Ainu the drama of Man and HVfWill be
given i "is evening.
At '.he Eleventh Ftbeet Opkki Housk an at
ti active wastrel performance will be given this
tvenlDs-.
at: he Afch Sthket Opera House an enter
Mnlim prcgramme of minstrelsy will be presented
this tVDIUg
At THi American a miscellaneous entertainment
is announced tor this evening.
At Bokticcltubal Uall to-morrow evening a
grand promenade concert for the benefit of the
widows and orphans of German Boldlers will be
g eu.
At Fox's American Theatre the banners hang
upon the outward walls, and the cry is still they
come. Forty-one thousand seven hundred persons
have successfully invaded the theatre in three
weeks, and the immense triumphs of Cool Burgess
Will largely increase this numb.r. This remarkable
performer is re-engaged, and will appear next week
la new Ethiopian characters, which will convulse
the public with laughter. Dick Sands, a celebrated
clog-dancer from Lancashire, will make his debut.
Besides these great novelties, all the attractions of
the theatre will be retained and Increased. De
liosa will dance her danclest, Howard will sing his
Blnglest, Harrison act his actlest, and all the pro
fessors of fun will perform their funuiest, while the
public will grin its grinnlest. Mr. Fox excludes no
one on account of politics or religion. Gold and
silver will not be refused by the ticket agent, and
change will be made for certified checks. The pub
lic is cordially luvited, and will be treated to'the best.
Sunday JJUpatch, October 9, 1S7CPJ
Fox's American Theatre. Sydney Franks, the
Champion Loudon mimic, in his musical melange,
treated a pet feet furore at the American this past
week. He is certainly one of the most wonderful
artistes lu his line that we have witnessed for some
time. The great Be Rosa met with a very flattering
reception ou the occasion of her reappearance oa
Monday evening last, her entree upon the stage
being greeted by a perfect storm of applause, and a
shower of bouquets, and well soe deserved it, for a
greater dancer has not appeared before the Phlladel
nhia Dubiic since the davs when Celeste irraced the
American stage. On Monday evening next Dick
Bauds, the wen-Known LAncasnireciog-uancenwno,
U is said, is without a rival lu America), wlil appear,
end irive some of his difficult steps in clog-dancing.
Cool Buruvss. the funny Ethiopian comedian, wnl
remain, aud wit a John Mulligan and Robert Harri
son keep tue large audiences who irequent tne Aiiie
rimn in a good humor each evening during next
Wert. Bututay Mercury, Uct. V. ISiU. .
Fox'a American Thiatrk. This place of variety
amusement was never more successful than it has
htt a during the few weeks past This has been due
to the gret attractions ottered by Manager Fox, not
only to the capable company under his immediate
control '1 it also in the kind of extra inducements
ottered for popular applause, and the engagement of
first-class artists in ainereni specialties, uool Bur
gess is one of these, and ranks among the very best of
Ethiopian delineators. Dick bands, the celebrated
Clogoaucer, makes ins nrat appeumuuo vo-uiurrow
evrn.ug. I harles Howard. John Mulligan, and Syd-
nev Franks also appear, together with the Cllnetop
Misters. Mad 'lie Alexandria, and the rest of the bal
let corps, and the numerous representatives of every
phase of popular amusement peculiar to this estab
lishment. Wliu tue great success aueaotug tne
Dreaeat theatre, the management must feel daily
more and more anxious for tue completion of the
lew and rapaWou temp.e on Chesiut street. tin-
ay HepMittw, wivotr .
Fox's American Treat nVxhlbltn the same well-
fill cd andttorlnrn nightly bs ever. The ballet, which
ts the main attraction here, is better presented than
at any other theatre In America. The ballets are
also original. Xort h American, Saturday, Oct. 8.
1124
CIIESNUT STREET.
1124
grand orxsxsrxraa
PARIS CLOCKS,
BROriZES,
FRIDAY, October 14.
BOBBINS, CLARK S BIDDLE,
1012 3t4p
SELLING OFF.
GEORGE GAY & CO.,
Being desirous of closing out the entire stock In
the old Store, No. 1022 CHESNUT street, will offer
the same at such prices as cannot fail to give entire
satisfaction and insure sales.
Below we quote prices of a few leading staple
articles. Fancy Goods are at a still greater discount
from former prices.
White French China Dining Seta, 113 pieces... 1210
White French China Tea Sets, 44 pieces 7-00
White French China Tea Sets, 46 pieces 8-00
White Stone China Dinner Sets, 97 pieces 9-50
White Stone China Tea Bets (cups with handles),
44 pieces 3-50
White Stone China Tea Sets (cups with handles),
4G plecei 4-00
White Stone China Chamber Sets 2 -so
White Stone China Cups and Saucers, per set 12
places (cups with handles) 65
Parisian Granite Dining Plates, 9f inch, per
dozen 1-00
Table Tumblers, per dozen 60
Table Goblets, per dozen . . 1-00
Show Room Open till 9 o'clock
at 111 slit.
GAY'S CHINA PALACE,
No. 1022 CHESNUT Street,
10 8 mwfCt PHILADELPHIA.
THIS IS A TREE COUNTRY !
But no man ought to feel free to wear Shabby
Clothes when he can buy at the
GREAT BROWN HALL
As low as he can get the Splendid Suits now offered
there.
Fine rail suits 1 K
Fine Fail Suits ?p I O
Fine Fall Suits
Fine Fall Suits & i Q
Fine Fall Suits O
Fine Fall Suits
Fine Fall Suits CiOfi
Fine Fall Salts LJ
i- ine f ail suns
Fine Fall Suits
Fine Fall Suits
Fine Fall Suits
$25
Everything in the way of Gentlemen's Wearing
Apnarei.
Goods in the Piece, Ready to Make Up Quickly.
Goods on the counters, beautifully made up.
Products of the Mills of this Country.
Products of the Mills of Europe.
Suitable for the Male Sex, of All Ages.
Adapted for Bvery Class of People.
Ready for Immediate Wear.
Sure to Meet Approval.
Cheaper than Elsewhere.
DONT GO SHABBY,
B1TT BUTf
YOUK FALL, SUIT
AT ONCE,
GREAT BROWN HALL,
603 and 605 CHESNUT STREET-
STEVENSON & SCHWEMMER.
No. I I 13 CHESNUT Street,
The Reliable
Upholsterers and Decorators.
TIIBIR PRICES TEN PER CENT. LOWER
THAN THOSE PREVAILING FOR
THE PAST YEAR!
THEY Al'vE PROMPT, NEVER DI3AP
POINTING J J 10 12 wim3mip
No. I I 13 CHESNUT Street.
T O B B I N S' HAIR R E X E W E R
XJ will not burn or injure the hair, but makes
It soft and glossy.
D
O B B I X S HAIR
is beautifully transparent.
R EX W h R
DO B B I X S' HAIR R E X E W E R
restores the natural color without eyeing, by
imparting a vigorous ana neaitny growio.
D
O B B I X 8 HAIR R E X E W E R
is altogether nnlike any other.'
DO B B I X S' HAIR R h X E W E R
Is prepared only by J. B. DOBBINS, and the
genuine has ms signature.
DO B B I X 8' HAIR R & X E W E R
is sold by druggists and dealers everywhere,
aud at the principal depot, No. North EIGHTH
N
O TOILET COMPLhTh WITHOUT DOBBIXSF
uAiu renkwea. s mux
i
HELMBOLD'S PREPARATIONS.
J JELMBOLDS BUCHU, THE ONLY KNOWN
remedy for diabetes, Irritation of the neck of the
bladder, inflammation of the kidneys, catarrh of the
bladder, strangury, or painful urinating.
J JEEffllBOLDS BUCUU, THE ONLY KNOWN
remedy for diabetes, Irritation or the neck of the
bladder, Inflammation of the kidneys, catarrh of the
bladder, strangury, or painful urinating.
JJELMBOLDS BUCHU, THE ONLY KNOWN
remedy for diabetes, irgtation of the neofc of the
bladder, inflammation of the kidneys, catarrh of the
bladder, strangury, or painful urinating.
JJELMBOLDS BUCHU, THE ONLY KNOWN
remedy for diabetes, Irritation of the neck of the
bladder, Inflammation of the kidneys, catarrh of the
bladder, strangury, or painful urinating.
JJELMBOLD'S BUCHU, THE ONLY KNOWN
remedy for diabetes, irritation of the neck' of the
bladder, Inflammation of the kidneys, catarrh of the
bladder, strangury, or painful urinating.
JJELMBOLD'S BUCHU, THE ONLY KNOWN
remedy for diabetes, Irritation of the neck of the
bladder, Inflammation of the kidneys, catarrh of the
bladder, strangury, or painful urinating.
JJELMBOLD'S BUCHU, THE ONLY KNOWN
remedy for diabetes, Irritation of the neck of the
bladder, inflammation of the kidneys, catarrh of the
bladder, strangury, or painful urinating.
JJELMBOLD'S BUCHU, THE ONLY KNOWN
remedy for diabetes, Irritation of the neck of the
bladder, Inflammation of the kidneys, catarrh of the
bladder, strangury, or painful urinating.
JJELMBOLDS BUCHU, THE ONLY KNOWN
remedy for diabetes, Irritation of the neck of the
bladder, inflammation of the kidneys, catarrh of the
bladder, strangury, or painful urinating.
1
JJELMBOLD'S BUUU, THE ONLY KNOWN
remedy for diabetes, Irritation of the neck of the
bladder, Inflammation of the kidneys, catarrh of the
bladder, strangury , or painful urinating. 10 lwsit
THE EQUITABLE
LIFE ASSURANCE SOCIETY
OF THE UNITED STATES,
No. 120 BROADWAY, NEW YORK.
INCOME, $7,000,000.
CASH
Sums Assured during the year ending Dec. 31, 1869, $51,021,141
THE RANK OP THE EQUITABLE
AS TO NEW BUSINESS DONE
STANDS AS
IN 18 GO IT WAS TnE N INTH.
IN 1861 IT WAS THE EIGHTH.
IN 18C2 AND 1SG3 THE SEVENTH.
IN 18G4 AND 18G5 THE SIXTH.
The ratio of the EQUITABLE'S tetal outo-o
received for fire years is less than that of any
HENRY B. HYDE, Vice-President.
JAMES W. ALEXANDER, Secretary.
BETTS
GENERAL
No. 432 CHESNUT
j53AGENTS wanted in the city and State.
SILK DEPARTMENT,
CR08 DE LONDRES, all the New Shades.
FAILLES, all the New 8 hades.
POULT DE 80IE8, all the Now. Shades.
EVENING SILKS, in all Grades and Colors
WHITE SILKS for Weddings.
WHITE SATINS for Weddings.
COLORED SATINS for Evenings.
BLACK
The largest and most complete stock of
BOUGHT AT THE
During the war panic
5IODERATE
HOMER, COLLADAY & CO.,
1412 AND 1414 CIIESNUT STREET.
WINDOW BUNDS AND SHADES.
LARGEST ASSORTMENT AND LOWEST
PRICES AT
No. 16 North SIXTH Street.
STORB SHADES, REPAIBINC, ETC.
16 fmw2mrp B. J. WILLIAMS A CO.'
TTTEDDINQ AND ENGAGEMENT RING3
Y of Mlid 18-ktnt fl. toU. QUA BUY WAtt
aiBTIta A foU Maortm.ut of ait. lw oa luad.
i ARK A B HOTUM 8.. M.lior.
Kwlrnl M SMOU&AfilUXIiuttt. lUa fc'iirtla.
ASSETS. $13,000,000.
AMONG ALL AMERICAN COMPANIES,
SINCE ITS ORGANIZATION,
FOLLOWS:
IN 1SGG IT WAS THE FOURTH.
IN 18G7 IT WAS THE THIRD.
IN 18G3 IT WAS THE SECOND.
IN 18G9 IT WAS THE FIRST.
for Deaths and Exnensea to Cash Premium
other Company for the same period.
WILLIAM C. ALEXANDER, President.
GEORGE W. PHILLIPS, Actuary.
REGISTER,
AGENTH,
Street Philadelphia.
Some excellent opportunities are now open.
SILKS.
BLACK SILKS ever offered to our customers
LOWEST PEICES,
abroad, and will be sold at a
ADTATVCE.
EXCURSIONS.
THURSDAY EXCURSIONS
The splendid bteamooai
JOHN A. WARNER
wui make an Excursion every Thursday to Beverly,
Burlington, ana nrutoi,
LEAUNG CHBSNUT STRE&T WHARF
at an nVInrk A. 11.
Returnlntr, leaves Bristol at 11 V "A. M. and 4
nvim't p. M. A Band of MuhIc will be in attnd
ance. Fare for the Bxcnralon. 80 cents. T 80 tuwtf
IOWA. 1IOIVI3H-
KEOKUK, MUSCATINE, DUBUQUE,
And other Iowa bonds (city or county) bought at best
raiea.
BOWARD DARLINQTON,
10 10 lm No. Ill SoutU fOUKTu Street.
DRY QOOOS.
SHARPLESS & SON
Will open on Wednesday, Oct. 12,
TWO CASES
REAL HVODIA.
CAMEL'S HAIR SHAWLS,
Zvlnch under regular prices.
SHARPLESS & SON,
CHESNUTi'and EIGHTH Sts.,
19 10 8trp PHILADELPHIA.
QA8FIXTURESi
CORNELIUS & SONS,
MANUFACTURERS
or
GAS FIXTURES.
Wholesale and Retail
Salesrooms,
No. 821 CHERRY Street
PHILADELPHIA.
We hare no store or salesrooat
en Cuesnut street.
0 14 2m5p
CORNELIUS & SONS.
BAKER, ARNOLD & CO.,
91 AN ITACTUBERS
r
OAS FIXTURES,
CHANDELIERS, '
PENDANTS,
BRACKETS, ETC.
Of Every Design
SALESROOMS,
No. 710 CHESNUT Street,
MANUFACTORY,
S. W. Corner TWELFTH and BROWN
8 3 gmrp PHILADELPHIA.
PIANOS.
GEORGE STECK & CO.'S
PIANOS,
Grand, Square and Uprlffht
ALSO,
HAINES BROS.' PIANOS.
Only place in Philadelphia for sale of
Haion & Hamlin's World-Renowned
Cabinet Organs.
For $ate or rent, or to rent with view to purchase, an
part of rental apply.
GUILD Sc FISCHER,
Successors to J. E. Gould,
NO. 923 CHESXUT 8t, No. 1013 ARCH ST.
COPARTNERSHIP. Mr. WE Q. FISCHER (now
In the Piano and Organ Business, No. lOlAROU
and No. 21 N. ELEVENTH Street), has this day be.
come a partner of J. E. GOULD, No. 23 CHESNUT
Street. ltf
tfff STEINWAY & SONS' (f3
Grand Square and Upright Pianos.
Special attention Is called to their new
Patent Upright Pianos,
With Double Iron Frame, Patent Resonator, Tubular
Metal Frame Action, etc., which are matchless la
Tone and Touch, and unrivalled In durability.
CHARL.ES 1IL.ASIUS,
WAREROOMS,
No. 100G CIIESNUT STREET,
9 13 tfrp ; PHILADELPHIA,
400 ARCH STREET. QQ
EYRE &
LANDELL
lVw Offer for the Fall ol
1870
NEW
LYONS SILKS.
PIM'8 POPLINS.
INDIA SHAWLS.
SILK PLUSHES.
JODVIN GLOVES.
LYONS VELVETS.
BAGDAD) WRAPS.
PARK BIANKETS.
WOOLLEN SATINS.
GORGEOUS PLAIDS.
ZOUAVE JACKETS.
CARRIAGE SHAWLS.
NOBILITY VELOURS.
NEW SHAWL 8UIT8.
ARI8TOOKATIC SILKS.
SOUTHBRLAND PLAIDS.
SERVICEABLE POPLINS.
LADY FRANKLIN JACKETS.
P. 8.-10.0O8 YARDS SPLENDID FRENCH
CHINTZES.
N. B. Our stock of Fine Blankets, Extra Quilts,
and Damask Goods, and general staple stock is uo
precedeuted. V 19 ws rptx