CITY BULLETIN. • El7tATlttc,--1.1.8 Onion Alin GAM OW, At )or- T . E.014-4104 VIRST SitATicks AND Tan Gite.kr- IteiT,SFATEns,-4he skating season baying ar -41/Wand the ' Chances being- thate the , sport Will be indulged to a greater extent than usual :this winter by persons of both sexes, we pre sent ulew: historical notes Concerning the mi. giof the ait; with a sketch of its progress and popularity in other countries. It remained for the nineteenth , century . to niakeskatine a' fashionable `-amusement, fa vored'alike by high and low, by ladies as well nit gentlemen. it , 1:3; ,indeed,! only . 'quite re cently that skating has, become a common amusement among Atherlean women. Probably the small-footed,light-limbed,lows Voiced Indianwomen,mounted on their snow- S i libea,Were actually the first American women who skated: ' Snow-shoes i were worn by the Iroquois, and the iMormhoti is akin to the skate. The principle, 'however, is, somewhat different; the one being intended for walking, , :the other ter sliding. Skates appear to have been more generally used in Rolland than in any other part of the • world. The shallow canals of that country freeze early, and form excellent pathways for theMraters, many of whoin are peasants, both men and womtn carrying heavy baskets of fish or other articles--ler sale, at their backs. It is not. hupossihle that heDutchmay have borrowed the itica,el the iron skate from the snow-shoe, or woodi iw-skate, used. by the itOrthern. nations - of Europe; visited by their old navigators. The Norweigians, the Fin landerS; and the Laplanders, are very expert travelers on their snow shoes. which are very similar to those used by the North American Indians. The Laplanders carry on eager, and long, and exciting chases over mountain and flood on skates. They hunt the reindeer and other wild animals in this way. Their skates are wooden, about seven feet in length, and ex ceedingly narrow, the foot being or course placed in the centre lengthwise. With these peculiar snow-shoes, or skates, which they call .skie, theyskim over the frozen snow or ice with wonderful skill and rapidity. They often travel fifty English miles or more, in, a day on these skies. And so skillful are they that they not only glide over level wastes, but, when pursuing their game, they frequently climb the steepest mountains on their skates. They ascend in a zigzag line, and with a rapi tity amazing to a foreigner. The skie, or skate, is sometimes covered for the ascending Chase with a strip of hairy skin, from the reindeer or the seal,the hair of which, being turned backward, prevents a retrograde movement, But if their skill in ascending i,uountains is remarkable, the rapidity and dexterity of their movement in the descent are absolutely marvelous. The Laplander will move fearlessly to the broW of a mountain precipice,which to any eye but his own appears utterly impassable, and prepares in a moment for the descent, apparently without a thought of 6ngei. Placing himself in a crouching position, his knees bent, and his body inclin ing backward, be holds his long stall' in one hand, pressing it into the snow to' moderate his.speed when too great; and thus fearlessly shoots the steep declivities. He moves at times with a velocity almost equal to that of an arrow, a cloud of snow following his course like the foam in the wake of a ship at sea l Military regiments have been formed of the Lapland and Norwegian skaters—for the Nor wegians are equally skillful—and they have rendered efficient service in time .of` need. 'There are at present, or there were recently, two companies of the Droutheim rifle corps, who matheuvre oil skates. And there are two regiments of Osterdale, ;lagers, also mounted On skates. The arms are a rifle, to which is attached a broad leathern strap passing over the shoulder, and a short sword. The skating dliger carries also a stall', seven feet long and an inch in,diameter. This, which is held in the right hand, is armed with an iron spike, and above this a circular piece of wood. The spike penetrates the frozen snow, and the wooden circle prevents it from sinking iu, thus giving a firm support to the arm which car ries it ; with the aid el this stall he also makes sudden Wheels, and nreServes 'his balance in descending declivities. These aliments ma noeuvre as the common .tigers, or chasseurs do, moving, however, on their skates, or skies. They move with singular agility, and, from the depth of the snow, are entirely safe . from the pursuit of cavalry or infantry. They have no. need of path, or road, and traverse marsh, lake, river and mountain with wonder ful rapidity. They are very successful in ha rassing an invading army on the march; here at one hour, there at another. They excel also as scouts and . couriers, often, when on these duties, gliding over tee that would not bear the weight of a stationary man. The provisions and baggage are transported on light wooden sledges, drawn by one Man; with the help oft leathern Atrap passing oyer the right shoulder. These regiments have proved very seryiceabie in keeping open the communications between distant corps, and also in surprising small detachments of the enemy, harassing their march, either when advancing or retreating. They are thor oughly trained and exceedingly skillful. Skating was nrst introduced into England early in the seventeenth century. At least, the Dutch skate was not carried across the Chan nel until that date. The early English chron iclers, however, speak of the London appren tices tying the bones of sheep to their let t, and sliding over the ice on them. The earliest record of regular Dutch skating in England is found in Evelyn's works. Under the date of December I, PM, he wrote as fol lows: "Having seen the strange and wonder ful dexterity of the sliders on the new canal of St. James's Park, performed before their Majesties, by afters rrentlemen and others, with scheets, after th'e manner of the Hol landers, with What swiftnesse they passe, how suddainely they stop in full carriere upon the ice, I went home by water, but not without exceeding diflicultie, the Thames being frozen, gentle flakes of ice encompassing our boate." The Scotch claim to be the best likaters in Europe, at present, whether justly or not uo one can say. There has long been a fatuous skating club in Edinburgh, which has pro duced brilliant amateurs. In London they have a club of more recent date, each member of which wears, as ,a badge, a little silver skate hanging from his breast; and ft:appear on the ice without it subjects him to a fine. : The best skaters in England are said to be found in the fens of Lincolnshire; Vhere the Shallow waters are often frozen. The Lin colnshire men have long races on the ice— "runnings," as they call them. One of their most successful skaters ran a mile in ono minute and four seconds. Another ran two miles in three minutes and eight seconds. Two'noted runners went, from Ely to Cam bridge and back, in all forty miles, in two hours and thirty-six minutes. 111 the United States skating has become a favorite amusement in the winter season and is extensively indulged in by persona of all ages. No exorcise is more exhilarating:. Of late years skating parks have been established in all of the principal cities, and the ladies have become deeply interested in the sport. It is no uncommon circumstance now to ob serve hundreds of ladies, clad in appropriate skating costumes, flitting about the ice in the different parks. Philadelphia possesses many advantages for those who are fond of skating. The Sehuyl kill river is frozen over during the greater portion of the winter season, and the ice is constantly covered with skaters. Sometimes, in extreme cold weather, the Delaware gets closed, and then more venturesome skaters take a run over to the neighboring city of Camden. : The numerous creeks in different sections of the city are also much resorted to:: In the way of parks the city is well supplied. These parks are fitted tils• with every conve nience for the accoMmodation and comfort of not only skaters, but those who desire to' see the fun. There are reception rooms, dressing rooms, waiting rooms, .I:cc., and arrangements for keeping the ice always in serviceable or der. ISt early every section of the city haS one of these parks, and all are well patronized. The Chestnut Street Skating Rink, erected by a company of wealthy citizens, is one of the finest and Most complete structures of the kind in the country. Tn reference to "ponds and skating places" in Philadelphia. in the early history of the city, "Watson's Annals of Philadelphia" con tains the following : • "There used to be a deep pond at the north east corner of Arch and Eighth streets, 'close by What was once called Dr. Church's family httrying-ground, on Arch street. Another was u a th e south Bide of Arch street,above Seventh treet, called ‘liverly's Pond. * . 'There , was ‘..Evatis's Pond,' On the north s ido 4,l7tace treOtt, 4oiTeridittg haeli To Branch .Nurect THE DAILY EVENING pu LLEIIN--1 3 1tILA.DELPHIA, THURSDAY, DECEMBER 23, 1869.-TRIPLESHEET. "A small point lay On tho northwest ,corner • of Arch and 'Fourth streets. "A pond, called Tiudsen's pond,' lay at the northwest corner , of High street and Fifth street. Another lay near it called Kinkiy's pond, j on tht. south . side of High street, be taken it and Minor street, at the west end, where Washington'svhouSe stootL, Pegg's.run !now Willowstreetriied ponds in the marsh there, always much visited and celebrated. In the Summer the water Which rested in places on this marsh gave life and song to thousands of clamorous frogs, and in the winter the whole area was a• reat ice pond, on which all the skating population of Philadelphia even inehiding men, were *out to skate. Philadelphia more particularly the ease before theice in the Del - aware Closed for the Season, which Was usually by Now Year's day, and lasted till March. "Colonel- A. J. Morris, when. 90 years ,of age, formerly told me of his skating on' a deep pond on the west side of Third street, above Pine street; and Owen ,Tones, nearly as old as he, told me of a pond once on the site where DuchC's lot, on the opposite side of Third street, was formed. There he once saw an enraged bull driven in by dogs and per , 211101 4 . " The foregoing were generally such ponds as had been previously formed by brick-kilns, or by raising streets higher than some miry lots. They were generally of that period when skated upon by such aged persons as Colonel .Morris, Thomas Bradford, Alexander Fullerton. These spoke of • them , to: me. Beth Morris and Fullerton spoke to mo of the great Blue-house pond,' at the southeast corner of South and Ninth and Tenth streets. It was surrounded by numerous willow-trees, the great stumps of which even now remain there, although the former appearance of the pond is almost obliterated. From that pond, they concurred in saying they could skate by a continued line of water down to its outlet at Little Dock creek, by tho way of the present St. Peter's Church in Pine street, then the whole range being in commons. This long water communication only showed itself in the winter seasons or in heavy . rains. "Mr. Thomas White, now but 73 years of age, tells me he used td skate at' 'Nevill's pond,'i lying front of the present Presbyterian Church, Pine street, and extending to Spruce street up to Fifth street. He also skated on a pond on the north side of Spruce street, up to St. Mary's Church, and reaching nearly from Furth to Fifth street." —A State Society, auxiliary to the Ameri can, Woman Suffrage Association, was formed laSt evening. he meeting for the purpose was held in the lecture-room of the Mercantile Library. Judge William S. Peirce presided, and Miss Annie Heacock iteted as Secretay. A .constitution and, 11 3--laws were adopted. The organization is entitled " The Pennsyl vania Woman Suffrage AsSociation." The officers tcr:ronsist of a President, three Vic e and Corresponding Secretariesra Treasurer and an Executive Comniittee of live from Philadelphia, and one from each county of the State where they can, be obtained. The remaining articles provide the manner in which the constitution shall be amended, anti for the agitation of the subject by the distribution of tracts, &c. The follow ing officers were chosen: President, Mary Grew ; Vice-Presidents. Ed. M. Davis, Mrs. C. Farrington, M. K. W. Williamson; Recording Secretary, Annie Heacook ; Corresponding Secretary, Eliza S. Turner ; Treasurer. G. M. S. P. Jones ; Executive Committee, J.K.Wild man, Ellen M. Child, Annie Sheemaker,Char lotte L. Peirce, Dr. H. T. Child. —The stockholders of the,Acadetify of Fine Arts convened at their building, on Chestnut street, yesterday afternoon, to consider the propriety of giving the Board 'of Directors authority to sell the structure now in use, and purchase au eligible site for a spacious new edifice. Alexander J. Derbyshire presided. Resolutions were adopted empowering the Board of Directors to purchase.ai new site for the academy, and execute a bond and. mort gage in' the name of the corporation for the deferred portion of any of the purchase money, and authorizing the Board to sell the present real estate of the academy at whatever price anitterms they deem expedient, the proceeds to be;applied to the erection of lire-proof gal-; leries on the site to be chotten. Also, one au thorizing the issue of stock 'to the subscribers of the fund for the new academy building. ' —The Seventeenth Annual Commencement of the Institute for Colored Youth was inau gurated yesterday, in the Institute on Shippers street. above Ninth, by the ex amination of the High School classes 'and its preparatory branches. The following is a list of the graduates who will receive, their di :plomas this evening . : Louisa - .P. Matthews, - Laura H. Iredelle, Mary J. Hawkins, Inez Cassey. Sarah E.Brown,Lucrefia lb, Douglass, Charlotte E. Scott, josephine Davis, Narcissa George, Isabella E. Smith, Camilla D. Cole- Man, Julia F. Jones, Etienne C. Vidal, Jos. 0. Minton, Andrew F. Hill, C. Samuel Adger, Joseph E. Lee, William E. Augusta. This eveningat Concert Hall, the commencement will close with oratorical exercises and the presentation of diplomas. —A Philadelphia branch of the Association for the Promotion of Social Science, was formed last evening, by a meeting of gentle men at the Horticultural Hall. The following officers were elected : President, Hon. Wil liam Strong; Treasurer, Clarence H. Clark; Secretary, Joseph 0. Bosengarteu • Executive Committee, W. H. Drayton, Ellerstie Wallace, John Welsh. Charles .1. Stillo, James L. Clag born, D. R. Goodwin, Richard S. SMith, James R. Ludlow, B. H. Moore, Joseph Wharton, M. Russel Thayer. W. V. McKean, Eckley B. Coxe, E. A. Robbins, Henry C. Lea, Dr. Isaac Ray, E. Spencer Miller, R. L. Ashhurst, Samuel Dickson, Walter B. Lowrie and William A. Ingraham. —Philadelphia Division of the Sons of Tem perance held a public temperance meeting last night at the late Rev. Dr. Stockton's Church, at Eleventh and Wood streets. Hon. Robert M. Foust presided, and addresses were delivered by Rev. George A. Peitz and Edward U. Lee, 3. Boughton, and 'E. —The Lyle Monument Association held a nieeting last evening, and resolved that the dedication of the monument in memory of David M. Lyle,late Chief Engineeriof the Fire Department, take place on the 29d of Febru ary next, and that the Fire Department be re quested to participate. . I —The Democrats of Select. Council, in caucus yesterday afternoon, nominated the following: President, Samuel G. King; Chief Clerk, Charles .1. .Macalester ; Assistant Clerk John J. Barr; Messenger, Charles Mc- Carty. —The ingrain carpet-weavers held a meet ing last evening. , and adopted a resolution fixing the price of labor at 9 cents per yard for 9 pair; 10 cents for 10 pr ; 13 cents for, 13 pair, and in proportion for all work ex ecuted. —The Christmas exercises'Of the jet - lemon Grammar School were celebrated iu due man ner yesterday. They consisted of addresses, recitations, dialogues, declamations, reading essays, &c. Mayor Fox and hey. W. Cathcart were present and addressed the school. • —James MeClushy, residing on Rat es street, above Thirteenth, assaulted with an axe and seriously wounded his wife on Tuesday night. He was arrested by special officers Roberts and Moore, and was committed to prison. —Newsboys can obtain tickets for their Christmas dinner at the Newsboys' Home, at the folding-room of the Public Ledger office, to-morrow morning, between 0.3 n and 7.8 b o'clock. =Frederick Schmidt was the name of the man who was killed on the connecting rail way yesterday. He was 4.5 years of age, mar ried, and resided at York avenue and Twenty fourth street. —Seven Market street merchants were fined yesterday, by the High Constable, for allowing boxes to remain on the sidewalk in front of their places of business pn Sunday. —John Filly, alias John Thomas, charged with aiding in the escape of a pickpocket from Special Officer Meiito, was yesterday held for a further hearing by Ald. Kerr. —The City Ice Boat No. 2,Capt. Schellenger, is now ready for use. • HOLIDAY CTETS.—Among the many usetul articles for gifts during the coming holiday season, nothing could be more desirable or acceptable to mother, wife, sister or friend, than one•of WHEELER S.: WiLsoN's improved Family Sewing Machines. Call at the new and 'elegant salesroom of Phr IMSON ec CA it rENTirat, No. 914 CHESTNUT STREET, and ex amine these unrivalled instruments. They are sold on very reasonable terms. NOTICE.—The farmers will hold theirmar ket in Spring Garden street on Friday; 24th; instead of t.iattirday. IMPORTANT tiALE supEßlon CAItINET FVENITURE AND I.sl.4rot.krEitr,—,iseiug the large,stock manufactured ,by Joseph Walton Co:, 'Walnut street, and.,to sold'`. at. their Warerbonis on 'Friday next, Deoi 24th, at 10 . 3 A. M. We desire to callthe' special' at tention of our readers to thlasalfi...Tho guodS were slightly daniaged'. at.VIM' late :fire,. but have now been, .put in Cmplete condition, and will be sold without reserve` by. T. A. Mc- Clelland, auctioneer.. UHEFUL HOLIDAY PRESIMTS.---8. Feth erston & Co., No. 270 South Second street, are now disposing of their vast stock of China. Glass, Queenswari, &c., at greatti reduced prices, to suit the times. To those who design making their friends presents, we would suggest a visit to Fetherston's and an exami nation of their stock. Besides. serviceable ware, they also have a splendid assortment of mantel ornaments, Vases, Grolips. Statuary, ete., that cannot fail to please the most fastidi ous. CONFECTIONERY.—Everybody desires to i purchase confectionery at this season of the year, and one of the beat places in the world to do it is - Stephen P. Whitman's, No. 'l2OO Market street. Mr. Whitman has .a magnifi cent stock, comprising an infiniteTvariety of. articles of the finest kinds and the most deli cate flavors. His chobolate WI are re nowned the country over. Mr. imam has also one of the best assortments of elegant Christmas boxes ever collected in this city. O ,„ GROWER & 13ARERT5 INLASTIC STITCH W lunonmns, also .their SHUTTLE OR "LOCK" STITCH SEWING MACHINES, may be obtained during the Holidays on .very easy terns. Salesrooms; 730 Chestnut street. W. G. PEREY, 728 Arch street, is closing out, at reduced iirices, his immense stock of Books, Chromos, Writing Desks, Gold Pens, French and English Purses, Ffbnily AlbUms, &c., CAMDEN GOSSIP. —A day or two since a small child belonging to Capt. Cook, ,of Camden, in the temporary absence of its mother, got! its head between the rounds of a chair, and before .it was dis covered it had choked to death. —A number of liberal and humane persons are making preparations to make glad the hearts of the little ones who have been taken into the Camden House for Friendless Chil dren, by providing them with .a gooil dinner on Christmas day. —Prof. Adolph Jackson, who has done more to elevate the musical taste 'of Camden than any other man, has resolved to , move to Frederick, Diaryland. Ile is a classical scholar, in every sense of the word, and re tires from his profession in consequence of de clining health. —Religious interests begin to assume a de• cidedly important character in the locality usually known as East Camden. A sitcceasful . revival is in progress there,.underthe auspices of the Rev. T. D. Sleeper. Over thirty conver sions have already taken plabe, and more are constantly coming forward. —The ladies of Camden are making arrange ments to give a grand supper at Morgan's Ball, on the evening ef the 30th 'inst.; for The benefit of the Young Men's Christian Associa tion. The .young gentlemen composing this Association are anxious to commence the New Year free of debt. It is a' measure which Ought to be appreciated properly by the public .generally. —A Lodge of. Good. Templars is being or ganized in Blackwoodtown, prelittilna,ry meet ings for which have been held in. the Presby terian 'Church at that place. Sufficient have already been procured to secure a charter, which will be secured, no doubt, at an early day, as the movement is in good hands. CITY• BOTI.CES. FICENCIf AND ENGLISH CASSIMERF, PANTS. Made to Order. *l2 to A similar reduction on all Alerteured and Ready-made Clothing at CHARLES STOKKi'i. No. 1121 Chestnut street, Under Continental Wit A PPERS WUAPPEItB I WitA P.P.EItB ! A line display of wrappers suitable for gontlemeh; and it is universally admitied flail who have seen 11(11: to be the we Ors uhra 6f perfection, of material and ex quisite workmanship. The aLam•e being,t ho most appro priate present that cm/Latitude for• Christmas and Now Yeaes offering, together with a cnutph to ansorta.•ai of gentlenien's goods of every description: - ••IL C r ti A BORN tt „ No.i. 5 and 7 North Sixth stref•l CoNFEcTroNs• • • The !argot assortment. in neat boxes, for Presents, ut , • E. G. WHITMAN 314 Chotnut, below liourth ,treet. - _BLACKING CASES, COMMODES, and House keeping articles for the millions. itsox Co., Dock tf rill, below liValnut: ' • , I.37 . ctuTy'r; CcilisoLATION.--=-Lturilett's I(l4llis tun remove, TRU. FreM;ltu mud Sunburn BOLT'S PATENT .MARkING WHEEL. WM. E. SCIIELBLE, SOLE AGENT, N 0.49 , :sarit 'Dual) • STREET, PHILADELPHIA. This machine is designed to supersede the use of sten cil plates on cases, , wrapping-paper, cloth or pa per bags. The type being made of rabbet, it will print on any level surface. It is self-inking. lit is slnlplo, durable, and always ready for use. SOMETHING NEW.—SWEET SARATOGA ROLLS at Mum & Gurriallie,'23B S. ElaVeuth street. 'WEDDINGS, PRIVAT)2: AND SOCIAL • PAR TIES catered Ibr, and supplied by G; Byrou Movie, 902 Arch street, Confectioner. Quality and style not to be excelled. As A HOLIDAY Gwr, nothing could be more approprintr than a Singer Family SewingVaeltine. . To be had upon easy terms at Ilod Chestnut street,. Co TO OAKFORDS for Christmas presents of Furs, Mufflers and the most exquisite styles of Bats and Caps.at their • Stores. 634 and 63612hestnut street. 5C.•; . (11.:1t'..S FA IILY SLIMING MA6IINES, • TEN DOLLARS CASII. BALANCE IN stwauLY.lNsym,mr.yrA, 0. F. DA vi•••. 810Cliestuut street PtiILAMLPHIA SEWING MACHINE 3LART. WHITE IRON STONE TEA SETA. BEST QUALITY, WAltitihltD. Tea Sete. 60 pieces, cups with handles, e 5. Chamber Sets, 11 pieces, large FiZON..S3 22. Flint Glass Gobletsotew patterns, per dozen, el. Iron Stone China Pinner Note, PO pieces, 610, 'The above goods in quality, patterns and sizes. are equal to any offered in the city at the same priced. Packed free of charge: r N. B.—China and Glues loaned to Balls, Parties and Festivals for three per, cent. ou wiling prices. Can delabras and Vasea for flowers. Pated k'tirks,` Sponne and Knives for hiring to parties. at 22ei cents psr dozen. SAMUEL FETILEESTON d: CO, No. 2TO South Second Street, above Spruce . • . . Conws, Bunions, Inverted Nails, skillfully treated by Dr. J. Davidson, No. 916 Obeatsut street. Charges moderate. JUDICIOUS MOTHERS and nurses use ror children a side and pleasant medicine in Bowe' Infant . CHRISTMAS AND HOLIDAY GIETS, , of Fine Sable, and all other, etyles of Yore; at Itureat Drives ' • OAKeoun e. under the Continental SURGICAL INBTBUMENTB and druggists' win dries. 81ktiowtntN dr BROTHER, 23 South Eighth street. DEAKNENS, ' BLINDNESS AND. CATARRH. , Isaecs,3l. D. rofessor of the Eye and Rat, treats all diseases apperta ining to the above members with the inmost success. Testimonials from the mast reliable sourced in the city can be WWII at lilt office, N 0.805 Arch street. The medical faculty are invited to company their patients, as he has no secrets in his prse. tire. Artificial eyes inserted. No charge made for ex amination. Olt If t 4 DRUGGISTS WILL FIND A LARGE stock of Allen'aMedlolnalExtraetannd Rad. Ebel. Opt., Carib Acid, Cola's Sparkling Gelatin,, genuine Wedgwood Mortars. /te., mar landed from bark Hoffnung, from London. ROBERT SHOEMAKER as GO., Whploaale Pruggistf. 2j. A. °emir Fourth' and DRUGGISTS' SUNDRIES. -- IaRAD U otos, Mortar, Pill Tiles, Combo, Brushers, Mirrors, TWOesers, Tug Boxes,Horn Scoops, Surgical Instrrt. manta, Trusses, Hard and Soft Rubber Good Vial Cases, Glass and Metal Siringee; &c., all at Thirst Hands" prices. SNOWDEN & BROTHER, ape-tf 23 South Eighth street. C(~M3TILEBO.AP=GENUINE AND V 1 RY superior -200 boxes just landed from bark Idea, and for sale by ROBERT SHOEMAKER & 00., Importing Druggists. N. E. corner Fourth and Race streets. WEDDING 4 - 14 D ENGAGEMENT Rings of solid /9 karat flab Gold—a specialty; a full assortme n t of sixes, and no c rge for engraving names, ate. • • • PROTIM., Makers, myS4--rn tf : 8244:11iestnutstreet below 'fourth. O - -------- 3AA. NAT , lIGTIONEER, N. E corner Third and Apruco etreots, only ono square below th e Exchange., 8280,000 to loan, in large or small amounts, on diamonds,' silver plate, watches,Jewolry, and all g9ode of value. Office hours from 8 A. M. to 7 P. M. W" Established for the last forty years. Ad vancos made In large amounts at the lowest market rates. , tfro ELT: SHEATHING V ELTEN ,I BA ME9 English Sheathin Felt, for sale by C.ETER WILIORT & BONG, 45 Walnut strost. • - •.w4_.....1'-.,....A,.14,. :.: 4;1c:....... w.::.AHX.;A:4:A.::..-.g .. .:.4... W. ;A ''•.,.. : 4 : ... , x : ..,A ) 1<,-•g!. - .A,. WA. - N-ANi A.: : .....E . ..: gi 7 w A N - 4.N..4.5. , ...E - A. W-..A.Y.A.:.-M.AiiK..tii. WANAMAKER. WANAMAKER. WANAMAKER. WANAMAKER. WANAMAKER. WANAMAKER. WANAMAKE R. WANAMAKER, WANAMAKER. WANAMAKEE. WANAMAKER. WANAMAKER. ANAMAKER. A M A M AN DRY GOODS TO IMPORTERS, Manufacturers and all Owners DRY GOODS, k L iaei NEED MONEY. STRAWBRIDGE Are Prepared to buy any Description of Desirable DRY GOODS, In large or small lots ASII DOWN. Any parties whO Own Dry Goods and NEED MONEY are Invited to call on us. STRAWBRIDGE & CLOTHIER, W. CORNER Eighth and Market, • PH r 1111.4.. do2omwth 3trp E R E R. E R. E R. CLOTHIER a+, n:7.»xfY« yr d~Y~`~&xi.Wvsi ~l:~.LgwrcC e.:;<a.~l~t~~ETS~ry ;a~,~5arac5:, n~~i~er ;¢:,+~r..uae: a:.~......,......~ A VIEW LAYS -EMATAI.Nr GREAT IT IS IMPOSSIBLE FOR ANY ROUSE TO GET THE PRICE ' S DOWN AS LOW AS And the reason for It is quickly understood by those who see WHAT AN IMMENSE STOCK WE HAVE. FULLY TEN PER CENT. LOWER Than anywhere else, or we will take Goods back and return money It will be remembered el our Style, Make and Finish is FAR BETTER than ordinary Ready-Made Clothing. Our large facilities always enable us to SELL. CHEAPER THAN OTHER HOUSES, and now, under these special circumstances, It can be readily seen. that this is THE opportunity to lay in a full supply. We have still a very large stock (at least $250,000 worth of Goods) and freshly supplied every day by new lots, as we are making up all the piece goods We continue to allow those whom it suits best to make we have on hand. selections and pay in installments until all is paid up. Store open from 7A.M.t09 P. M. Saturday Nights,later. WANAMAKER & BROWN, THE LARGEST CLOTHING HOUSE, SIXTH AND IVIA_MirjET STREETS_ DRY GOODS. Special Announcement. SHEPPARD, VAN HARLINGEN & No. 1005 Chestnut Street, Phila., Itehtiertfolly anniinve to their frieuds and tffe nubile en erally, that fur thirty day% they will offer their ENTIRE STOCK CHOICE AND FINE GOODS at such ti reduction as will insure s quick sale. Special attention is insitis!. todllwing lines of goods, among who h., aro on ex ImportatisMs, novelties, and some of the finest qualities uutdO, being exPrmiilY imported for the holidays : DOUBLE DAMASK TABLE CLOTHS. n all DOUBLE DAMASK TABLE NAPKINS. in nil nizrt, ' DOUBLE DAMASK TABLE LINENS. in all fiIZP, DOUBLE DAMASK TOSVELS AND TOWELINGS. PARIS TAPESTRY PIANO AND TABLE UOYERS. RICA .I;atnnolDEßED PIANO AND TABLE COVERS. RICH AND ELEGANT LACE CURTAINS. RICH SATIN CURTAIN MATERIAL. BRIDAL MARSEILLES QUILTS. EXPOSITION MARSEILLES QUILTS. FINE HEMSTITCHED HANDKERCHIEFS. Together with Large and General Stock of WHITE GOODS, LINEN GOODS. HOUSEKEEPING DRY GOODS, lII,ANIiE;TS, FLANNELS, DOMESTIC MUSLINS, &c., tLIJIINII GREAT CRASH DRY GOODS. EVERYTHING DOWN. High Prices Over for the Season. Grand Closing Sale RICKEY, SWAMP & CO.'S IMMENSE STOCK OF DRY GOODS AT RETAIL. UNPRECEDENTEDJ3ARGAINS IN SILKS, VELVETS, DRESS GOODS MISCELLANEOUS DRY GOODS. This stock is the most eittentdve and varied ever offered at retail, in this city, and contains more novelties and Staples of recent importation than can be found elsewhere.. ONE PRICE AND NO DEVIATION. RICKEY, SHARP & CO., 727 Chestnut Street. TEIE 'WE HAVE MUCH ;STILL TO' SELL, We. Are Now Selling„ THE PRICES ARE ALL PUT DOWN, So that we guarantee them when shown otherwise. OAK HALL, ARRISON, S A L E. DRY GOODS. PRICE & WOOD, N. W. corner Eighth and Filbert. Fancy. Goods, Suitable for Holiday Gifts. 1,00., Paris Silk Yaw, at 75,X01:., $l. $1 2/. $ll4. $1 75. $Z up to $3. If R114%011/0 NlOllll4l FRIA+, a jolt lot, V:heiP. Butt Stick Farts. under regular prices. Port , OlonziaPs, 20, 25. 24, 31, O. 41, r.O, Li, 05, 75, $l, 81 25. Rus,lau Leather Port Mono Ides. Fancy Purses. 25, 31, ES, WC. up to 31. Laer. Collars, 2:5, up to $1 CO. latCr Ildhfe.Line/i (IN'ULT&S at C0z..621,',75,01.0p to It. Ladtes' Hemstitch Mikis.. all !inert, 15. lh, 20, IS, 21., 3i, 50, up to 75c. Ladlee.Corded Bemstiteh fldkta.. 4'). 50, .Si. G 2!;, Li.. 01;:;" Embroidered Hdkf•. Gents' Bet:Mitch lidkfei.;3l. up to $l. Gents' colored Border Mktg, Clouts' Iletinued 25,31.511,55. Several lots of rAIICy tvitutisting of Toilet V.reas. Tulip:As/Rh, Ash Stauda, Tea Sate, Mat , -.14 Stands. Card Beeeteers, Building Blocks, Tenpins, L.:. PRICE & WOOD, N. W. corner Eighth and Filbert. w t BARGAINS FOR THE HOLIDAYS. EYRE & LANDELL, FOURTH AND ARCH, HAVE REDUCED'BOAiti: FINE DRY GOODS As l lA 11 others ar offering TRABLI. Christmas Shawls; Christmas Silks, Christmas Velvets; Christmas Poplins, Christmas Robes, Christmas De Laines. Christmas Chintzes. 1000 ydo Assorted Dress Goods Reduced. to-day, to 25 cents. P. S.--IkandkerchiefS, In Splendid Boxes: Linen Sets, in Cartons ;Point lame Collars, Vasenelens Sets, Camels' Hair Scarfs, Cashmere Scarfs, 50 cents and 0100; Velvet 'fles. 01; Roman Sashes; Fashionable Gloves; Rich Embroidered Plano Covers, much reduced. del -lm USEFUL PRESENTS , FOE TfIE HCIIAILIA: 1 5(1S. Pointe, Real Valencienne LACES Thread and Guipure • In SettA,.COLLABS,HDIiFS., and by the yard. TRIMI T BO MAN GL 0 tf ieten i garu d glA i RE Toiather with our a ejsg e tZ43t i n: r li e o t f y POPL7NtI. of Dress Goods,Shawls,lLlothsAlassimeres,etc JOHN W. THOMAS, Nos. 405 and 407 N. Second Street, sell 4m5 1001ACIC - G i trl IltE; - PILIIRENUS`:::01 1 Barflies for Velvet (loots : a splendid :assortment just ;eceivdd by • GEO. w. VOGEL, ,dolto el re No. 12/2 Ohestnut, street. ja -- ------IMPAIit-s-To-IWaTO-IM-3.IIa•TD Nue!cal Boxes tu the beet manner, by_ ektlittll workmen. FA :101 le BROTHEL Utiostattostroet below Youth.
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