The daily Gate City. [volume] (Keokuk, Iowa) 1855-1916, 1855-12-15
NJ u SICAL!

gYnE pubic are respcctfull, invited call at the
L NEW MUSIC ROOM Of the subscriber, and ex-
anime the most splendid stock Of
PIANOS, MELODEONS,
GUITARS, FLUTES, YIOLI<S.
STRINGS, SHEET MUSIC, INSTRUCTION BOOKS
DC, ever offered in Iowa.
| All instruments sold are warranted at Eastern
prices.
Rooms in ogiens Building, No. So, Main st.
near second q. g. lSBEi.l.,
/ novl2dw Teacher Of Music.
Cosmopolitan Arr Association
SECOND YEAR.
! 4 RkANGEMENTS for the Second Annual Col
n lection of this and popular Institution for
the diffusion of Literature and Art have been made
on the most extensive scale
Among the works already engaged, Is the far
, famed
GENOA CRuCIFIX,"
wn.ch originally cost ten thousand dollars.
In forming the collection, the diffusion of
works of American Art, and the encouragement Of
American genius have not been overlooked. Com
missions have been issued TO many Of the most dis
tingnished American Artists who will contri butte
SOME of their finest productions. Among them are
three Marble Busts executed by the greatest living
sculptor,-Hiram Powers.
GEORGE WASHINGTON,
The Father If bis Country;
BENJAMIN FRANKLIN,
The Philosopher;
DANIEL WEBSTER,
The Statesman.
special agent has visited Europe and made
full and udcion- selections If foreign works Of Art,
both in Bronze and Marble Statuary and Choice
Paintings.
The whole forming large and valuable collce-
ton Of Paintings and Staiuary to be ed fres
among the members Of the Association for the sec
ond year.
TERMS or MEMBERSHIP
The payment Of three dollars constitutes any one
r14th ox.A
either VI the following Magazine for year,
and also ticket il the distribution OF the stataary
and Paintings.
The literature issued to subscribers consists of the
following Monthly Magazine Harper, Putnam .,
hniekerbocker, Blaekwood's, Graham, Godey's
lsdy's Book, and Household Words.
Persons taking five membership entitled 10
any five Of the Magazines for one year, aud 10 six
tickets in the distribution.
The net proceeds derived from the sale II member
ships, devoted to the purchase Of works of Art
for the ensuing year.
The advantages secured by becoming member OF
this Association are
ls. All persons receive the full value Of their sub
crptons q, the start, in the shape of sterling Mag
azine Literature.
ID. Each member is contributing towards purchas
ing choice works # Art which TO b. ditrib uted
among themselves, and arr at tue same time encouf-
aging the Artists II the country, disbursng thous
ands Of dollars through ts az ney.
Persons IN renting fundr for meinb rship, will
the month they wish ths Magazine TO comm ,nce
and have the letter registered ut the post office TO
prevent loss the receipt If which, certificate Of
memb rship, together With the Magazine desirei
will be forwarded To any part Of the country.
Those who purchase Magazines al Bookstores, will
observe that by joining this Association, they receive
the Magazine and free Ticket in thc annual distri-
button, all at the price they now pay for the
Magazine alone.
BEAUTIFUL illustrated Catalogues, giving full des-
eriptions, sent free application.
For membership. address
{. L. DERBY Aetuary c. A. A.
Al either Of the prime pal Offices
"kniekerbocker Magarine' Office 34s Broadway,
New York. or Western ofsee, l66 Water street,
Sanlusky Ohio. noyi4dw3m
Sash and Doors.
4 GOOD assortment for sale al the Gate City Fur
"A nture Rooms, l56 Main staeet They Of
the beet manufacture. G. ;. ABBOTT Il co.
SHINGLES. -2o0 .o00 be-t pune shingles warrant
~ ed--for sale mt the Gate City Furniture Rooms,
l36, Main street They viii be sold al very low
price for cash noy21d {. ;. ABBOTT GO.
L,LC0RING.-A few thousand still left, which wi
j be closed out at bargain. Inquire at the Gate
City Furniture Rooms, lSo Main st.
no,27d c. = ABBOTT a co.
TAKpEfISG.-A supply Of ehoire patterns and
u new styles-for sale al yeyy mall advance on
Importer prces--at the Gate City Furniture Rooms,
1856. Main street. G. 5. ABBOTT CO.
noy27d
Al the Gate city Furniture Rooms
L,XTENsI0N Tables, Breakfast, Dining, Tea and
IL Card Tables, all of bcst quality, and very
tensive assortmepts G. :. ABBOTT co.
noyi6:dAw