Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1865-12-19
Christmas Directory.

should send in their announcements at once
tory.
Books, SC.
1 he bookstore IS usually the first resort OF
those in quest of holiday presents.
HUDSON TAYLOR. 3}4 Pennsylvania avenue
has a. on last year, laid in large stock of the
choicest specimens of the publishers art, both
European and American. Amongst these we
notice such luxurious publications as an edi-
ton Of " aNerly, with 1850 Illustrations; one
OF COOPers novels, illustrated by barley; Book
of EUhles, (ScrIbner.) from AIvords famous
press, Christian Armour. illuminated after the
ancient and best specimens of modern styIe
Festival Of Song, Ounce q Huntington.) Tri-
butte Book. delicious specimen of book work
IN matter, type, paper and iIlustration:) Eng
Hsh illustrated Poets; Gothic Architecture of
Spain, (LUndOn,) the unsurpassed Butler
(Phiadelphia) edition of Burns; Songs of
Seven. by Jean IngelOw, Boston editiOn:) an
exquisite set Of India proofs of Darley's Wig
nettes- the magnificent Dusseldorf gallery col
lection; SChiliers poems, with the famous out
line illustrations by RetZsch, etc etc. &c, &c
These, however, are but specimens of the large
stock which embraces richly bound and illus
trated editions of all the standard authors. OF
the other articles, the wonderful assortment Of
ChIldren's goods, the beautiful Scotch wood
good, The fancy articles and cutlery, photo
graphic albums IN every variety, &c, &c, we
can only advise purchasers 70 see for them
selves, for in no other way can they obtain an
idea of their richness and beauty.
JOSEPH SHILLINGTON, OdeOn Building pre-
SCENTS his usual stock of standard books suitable
Tor Christmas, ami also a great variety of fancy
NbOt-r iiJtt- albums. pOrtmOnalpS. fine
English cutlery, &c, &c. His large stock of
diaries for the coming year affords a very
handsome and useful variety of holiday gifts
ms, , cannon go amlss His supply OF chIldren's
BOOKS and games Is very attractive, embracing
all the most popular sets, well single
volumes. IN the line Of cheap publications,
ShllllnEton has probably the most extensive
stock IN this part of the country. On his coun-
ters Will be found all the cheap publications of
the HaTDeTs. PetersOns, RutIedge, Sc &c
and purchasers, for n trifing sum, can thus
obtain. IN this most convenient form for read
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the world.
PUILP & SoLoMoSs, 3}2 Pennsylvania ave-
nue.. have an exceedingly large stock suitable
Tor holiday gifts. OF permanent value, embra-
Cind ;hr finest editions of standard works, all
the poets, dramatIsts, nOyelistS, and historians
in superb bindings. Scotch wood goods, writing
and dressing cases, ladies' work cabinets of
black ebony, lined with satin wood. VERY rich
and beautifully portmonaies, Photographic
albums. fine English cutlery. including gold
and silver mounted knives, color boxes,
games over two hundred varieties of juvenile
books, the fashionable games OF Croquet, Be
zsqUe, Just imported, &c. &c. Among the
speCialities here Is the superb book s.Rays OF
Sunlight from South America photographed
by Gardner. and published by Philip & Solo
mons; also, handsomely bound copies of the IA
nous Punch pencIilings Of John Leech. to-
gether with other uniquely illustrated works
not often seen IN this country.
FRANCK TAYLOR Pennsyl yania avenue, be-
tween \ and 9Th streets. IS known widely for
hIs remarkably complete assortment of the best
European literature, and. as Wei, all the best
home publications. Holiday purchasers will
find every variety of holiday books, family
Bibles, pTaycr-b books, &c. in handsome bind
ings, Photographic albums, Morocco, Russia
and leather bags, Scotch wood, rosewood and
other writing desks, and military works in
handsome bindings. &c, &c. The purchaser
Carnot fail of finding some article OF intr nsic
value for a gift in his stock.
q. CEANDALL, I2e Bridge street, Georgetown,
AFFORDS the people Of that city a chance to pur-
chase Christmas goods In his line as faYOra-
bic terms al their own doors as if they Travelled
\ thousand miles. Fine bound Books, Bibles
PTrEPT HYMN hooks 1
buns, and richly inlaid writing desks, dress
ing cases juvenile and toy books and games of
All sorts are 10 be found on his amply filled
counters and sold al the cheapest rates
DRY GooDs, &C.
Jos. J. MAY Il Co, who, by their excellent
stock and fairness Of dealing, have built up a
leading reputation, present some excellent
goods for the season, prominent among which
IS their very large and fine stock OF best Paris
Kid gloves for street and opera use, 0adies and
gentlemen,) embracing the stamps OF such
manufacturers as COuryoiser's, AIexandre's
Bljou's, JOuyin's and Trefousse & Co.'S. Their
stock OF Paris silks Is also exceedingly large,
rich and varied as Is also the assortment Of Paris
wOrsteG dress goods, Lyons black silk yeIyets
Tlch MORE antiques, embroidered handker-
chiefs, lace collars, infants worked bodies
Scotch plaids- ladies' Scarfs, and other fancy
dry goods suitable for holiday gifts As May
Go are closing out their stock at extremely
low prices, purchasers will find II TO their
advantage TO inspect these really superb goods.
LANsBUEGH Il BROTHERS, Nos. 375 and Sis
9Th street, have a superb assortment Of rurs,
including canadian mink, siberian squirrel,
caneys, mnskrat, &c. Their stock of dry goods
Is Unexcelled. and is being sold At prices TO
suit the TnOsr economical.
JAS. Y. DAVIS, $50 Pennsylvania avenue,
also has magnificent lot Of furs, such Us hud-
son hay, sable, canadian mink, royal ermine,
russian, fitch. siberian squirrel, buffalo robes,
fur caps, collars, gloves, ladies' skating mufs
OF the nnest seal fur, riding robes Of white
arctic fox &c.
=. NJ. MEYESBERG, No 4s Market Space, be-
tween 9th and sth streets, has reduced his
prices on ladies' and chIldren's furs, and offers
of the most elegant clOaks that can be found.
A lady with one of these cloaks is irresistible.
Doors AND SHOES.
l.. HEILBEUS BROTHER, No. SO eth street,
one door south Of Odd Fellows Hail. are SELL
ing at the lowest prices immense stock of
mems and ladies' boots and shoes of every de-
FcriptiOn, CATERS, brogans, balmorals, &c, and
a large assortment of trunks, yalises, &c. No
one making purchases OF such articles should
not fail 10 give this establishment q call.
FRANCIS PROFIT, No. i95 9TH street, has a su-
pericr stock of boots and shoes of every des-
crfpuon. Buyers should inspecthis assortment
before purchasing elsewhere.
BURNS * Co, ftS Pennsylvania avenue also
have q large establishment Of boots and shoes,
and offer great inducements TO customers.
Their stock is well made and sold Ut the lowest
prices
CONFECTIONERY, &c.
"A. r fOTESTINI, successor 10 Thomas Po-
tenunl. IA the popular POtentini stand, 279
Pennsylvania avenue, announces an immense
stock OF French confectionery, bon -bons, pre-
served fruits, Jellles, cordIals, assorted can
dies, cakes, pies pastry, ices and creams fruit
pyramids, fancy goods, imported goods &c
OF the best quality. Purchasers cannot fail TO
be pleased
VALENTINE MENGEE s. High street, George
own, has Just repienished his stock OF confec-
uOnery and fancy articles, and Is selling most
elegant presents for Christmas lie has every
variety Of sweetmeats that little folks could
wish Tor.
FUGS. sc.
Al No i27 7rh street, IS. SILyRRBHRG exhibits
magnificent stock Of toys and fancy goods
tor Christmas. No better assortment can be
found in the city, and those seeking holiday
presents should not fail in inspecting this es-
Enlistment.
The Georgetown ladies should not fail 10 ex-
anime SEYMcTR's assortment OF furs in that
city. He has everything in that line that can
be wished for, and is selling of at the lowest
rates.
GgOCERIEs, &c.
j &. WHITWELL & Co, No. G. Louisiana
avenue, advertise extensive assortment of
groceries. Families preparing for the festiyi-