Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1855-12-21
EVENING STAR.
LOCAL INTELLIGENCE.
on GIFT RECORD.

20 be maze, as the gentle rain from Heaven"
falls freely and graciOusly. The old folks
must have some presents for their children,
who will assemble around the family HEARTH
stOne-husbands and wives intend to surprise
each ether with some acceptable token of ma
trred lSye-lOyers wish to find some accepta-
bic medium OF proving that friendship has
ripened into afection-snd the juveniles God
bless them, are teasting their imaginations
upon the mysterious ministratiOns of Kriss
kringle or Santa Claus. Surely, then, we do
our readers q service, in indicating what to
buy.
CONFECTIONERY
Every one enjoys Christmas parties, vet
housewives rather dread the trouble of pre-
Urinary arrangements. Let all such engage
the services OF daGter or POtentini, who will
also furnish such as only wish partial supplies
Each of them can purvey choice dainties
luscious creams, and delicacies which melt in
the mouth, and ct their we'll stocked stores
are candies, cOnfectioneries and many other
good things These sweet and beautiful gifts
can also De obtained of T. Eckardt, j. g.
Weaver, bayener, VIM. Grippe, Ridenour &
90, anu OF Arney, In Georgetown. How the
bright little eyes sparkle as the neat packages
OF goodies. are opened.
BOOKS AND STATIONERY.
There is no better Christmas gift than a
book, selected with especial reference to the
literary taste Of the person for whom it is in
tended. Never have We seen so many new
and costly books, or so many beautiful port
follos, penholdsrs &c, as are offered by Col
Joe ShillingtOn, Taylor & Maury Frank Tay-
Tor, Gray Il Ballantyne and E. K. Lundy.
They have also many beautiful Juvenile books
IN brilliant binding, with games, music, and
other attractions. The Music Depot in the
Star Building, must not be forgotten by the
lovers Of harmony.
FANCY ARTICLES
In this department the stores of the Me-
tTcpOlls are equal to those of any American
city, and those who visit them will admit that
they present great display in articles for the
toilet, statuettes, table ornaments. artistic
trlnes' Porfmonnaies, cutlery, perfumery, and
leslons ot other gift articles, of all prices
VISIT without delay hammond, Francis or
ROBERTS, on Seventh street; Ellis or Mrs
Chtch on Pennsylvania avenue the Lakes
near Adams Express Office; W H. Forrest,
IaiIlgan q Son Richey & Co., or Hutchinson
munro. At either store you will find tempt
Ing attractions.
JEwELRY AND SILVER WARE.
Those whe like substantial tokens will call
at Gait Bros palace store, or on Semken
or Samuel Lewis, OF NJ. Hoffa, Star Build
lngs, or J. Robinson, where they will find all
that Is rich or rare The stocks Of these gen.
tIemen include exquisitely finished silver
ware, precious stones, canoes, iewelry of
elaborate finish, watches, clocks, rich fans
opera glasses, and all that art can furnish or
luxury desire.
LADIES' RNBRoIDERIEs, sc.
Christmas Is no time for allusion to political
parties, but the fair daughters of Eve are
busily preparing for wedding parties, holiday
parties, and other gatherings where the whirl
81 fashion and OF pleasure daZZles their wOr-
Shippers 1t Is said that the most beautiful
assortments Of ladies embroiderie. and other
sdornmentS are offered by Maxwell & Co.,
Mrs b. h lettings, A Tate, Mrs. r. g. Ell
Gibson, Mrs. Darr 4 Miss Hickey Mrs Kroff
Madame DeyO, (at Lakes Madame Cassiday,
and Rlchey Cor at Georgetown by Miss
Mcdonald and Miss Mann. They have a fre
stock Of French embroideries, real Brussels
Point Nalenciennes, and HORTON, collars,
sleeves, handkercbiefs, and other O6jets de
lure. These have been selected with a special
view 10 the wants Of lady customers, during
the holidays and we invite our fair readers
10 lose no time IN inspecting the fashionable
novelties submitted for their approval.
HATS AND CAPS.
Inc elegance of gentlemans personal ap-
Pearance depends almost entirely upon his
nat Those who wish to look well, should
p2tronlze Anthony on Seventh street. Butt &
hopkins, Chas. Ii. Lane, G. II. White & Co.,
Mcguire, Todd Co, or Stevens & Co., all of
Wnom have the latest styles. They also keep
caps, for evening wear and for lads, with
other articles II their line Of business.
FURs.
Fashions may change, but furs are always
worn IN winter. Todd & Co., and Butt 4
Hopkins, f this city, with Remick and the
Noted Seymour, Of Georgetown, have large
essortments, from the tempting sabIes of the
ifolen North, to the equally valuable furs of
the temperate zone.
GESTLEMES's FURNISHING GOODS.
The gay attire Of the ladies renders it ne
ees;ary for the gentlemen to spruce up,
and although the Frost King is not yet here,
y Is we'll q make preparation of warm un-
der garments. So, gentlemen, call on NJ III.
stevens Co., Butt Hopkins, Noah w alker,
wall Il Stephens, Chas. Ii. Lane. Geo. II. B.
" nlte, or Geo. I. Shaifer. They can fit you
out with eravats, stocks, scarfs, ties, shirts,
collars, susPenders, gloves, hosiery, under
garments, dressing gowns, and all the ct ects-
res which 90 toward making up the dress Of
Fan, OF adding to his comfort. The finest
SIe'sing-goEn IN the world, probably, is now
~ safe by stevens 4 Co. 1t is made Of Can
'Cn Grape, and lined with Astracan lamb
SAln. The original cost was 81, 900, and it
Aa' never been used, yet is offered at $500.
Tie aforementioned dealers, as our con-
liant readers will recognise, are advertisers
~ me star, and therefore entitled to our
egnmendatiOn. II we have overlooked any
d our patrons, they will give Us notice.
LEE APPOINTMENTS Of tho Virginia Annual
conference Of the Methodist Episcopal Church
cyGih were announced by the Presiding Bishop
OF sdnesdsy, after a session Of nineteen days
a Peter burg. The following are those for
Tie Washington district
". W. Bennett, Presiding Elder Wash
inslGn eity-D. S. DOggett Alexandria-J
"a Duncan Rock Creek. K Littleton.
6oNard-David Wallace Fairfax-A. G..
ofoHn the Mission TO be supplied. Poto
CIa N B. TWyman. Leesburg-J s. r.
nnaIke Louion-P. z. August and j. F.
'Ilt'n- Warrent0n-W. Z. Judkins; one
% De supplied. SpringfeId-E. A. Gibbs.
Nash -
freasylcfSbHyg Distyict-W. B. Rowzie,
residing Elder. Fredericksburg-Joseph A.
rDt'r SpOt,sylvania-T. S. ID. Covington.
'LS and Queen-John Bayly. Middlesex-
woodward. Lancaster-Silas DOggett
and r. b BeaiIes. ACKNOWLEDGEMENTS b.
LaureHs one N be snnrIiod Kinr Ganr.n-