Baltimore daily commercial. [volume] (Baltimore, Md.) 1865-1867, 1865-12-22
HOLIDAY GIFTS,
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w Ill II R T. TO GET THEM,

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VIII ERE TO GET THEM
AS running directory for purchasers seeking I,
lind the best places to buy the best ipgs for the
sons wants no less than as token of our good viii
10 oT friends and patrons resume to-day our ar
lcle on HOLIDAY GIFTS AND WHERE To OFT rup,,
commencing with
| GentIemen's Clothing.
For the New Year peremptory call for new
clothes makes itself heard: the visiting and boda,
festivities demand them, less than an inseparabl
IDEA OF their proprety connected with the commence
ment OF new year upon which one desires to ente,
with all attainable advantage
Nowadays dress" makes the man
The want oft the fellow;
and the apparel which oft proclams the man, is tbe
hrst consideration in the world weighing of worth
AT hrst glance this would appear an unjust balance
but the outer man, by an unalterable law of bar.
mony must ever be to degree the true index of the
| inner.
| Ready made clothing stores make new era in the
history OF tailoring; no longer need the expectant
victim of an always hurried tailor be kept in states
harassing suspense lest time or fit fail. while the
doors Of so many establishments stand ready TO omen
at the potent sesame of cash and clothe the whole
army of the unclad with the proper garments of the
! times.
To understand fully the marvellous effects wrought
by perfectly fitting habilimens it is only requisite to
peruse the lyric efforts of the Poet of Marble Hail. by
which the name of Smith arises from the realms of
the common place and stands upon pedestal of fame
Boys can here be supplied with the neate,t and
most becoming styles of holiday suits
SMITH Bros. & Co.. 3S and 40 W. Baltimore street
we take pleasure in referring Christmas and New
Years callers and those desirous of giving good
gifts TO the immense establishments of Noah
Walker Il Co.. and others whose names we present
below, unto which Brown, Or Jones, or Smith, Or
any other man, can step in for few moments and
obtain just such outfit he may desire of the most
fashionable cut and pattern looking as well as those
who have been made up by the fashionable draper
and tailor"
NOAH WALKER Il Co., Washington Building
l.. SELDNER & Co.. 105 n. Gay street.
n. II. STINE, cor. Howard and Lexington streets
P. L. KEYsER, N. E. cor. Paca and Pratt streets
F. HENKELMAN, 129 W Baltimore street.
Hats and Caps.
The suit obtained, a natty and becoming covering
for the head the next object of interest and Justly
claims particular attention Gaping the climax of
costume. The conventional dress" hat so aptly
described as a segment of stovepipe" is this year
made extraordinarily unbecoming and insignificant
by being sloped up slightly. 10 make amends for
that. however, among the notifications Of the hat
variety something may be found to suit every head
McCoRD ROBBINS. 27O W. Baltimore st.
REILY's S. W, cor. Baltimore and Gay SITS.
JOSHUA LyNCH & Co.. 40 W. Baltimore ST.
I. n. WEBB, 10 ~ Eutaw ST.
Canes and Umbrellas.
Of course having deeked the outer man to perfect
set-satlsaction the protection of apparel proves
saqacous forethought Umbrellas having been at
last recognized personal property and not regard
ed as stray waits of which present possession pre-
supposes ownership bought, marked and retain
ly.t tI,nst.F -
able article in our uncertain climate A man might
be excused if he made of himselfa perpetual Paul
Pry so far as the peripatetic para phels concerned
A handsome cane also may be reckoned an accept
able gift between gentlemen friends, and young
America is as proud of his first cane as his first coat
FRAScIs BEEHLER, 235 Baltimore st.
WIN. H. READ, III Baltimore ST.
Furs.
Side by side with cashmere shawls real laces and
pure water diamonds, lady values her furs and
therefore rich garments of this material at once costly
and comfortable are fit testimonials family affection
sables typifying devoton mink Affection real crniae
faithful regard while the lower species of stone
marten or fitch would be only indicative of concern
for physical comfort. Furs essentially conjugal
gift, and the husband who loves his wife-and what
hu., Nd does not cannot summon n sweeter smile
toGis helpmeets face than by the presentation of
set of sables. mink ermine as his purses depth
we refer to
SAMUEL HINDEs & SoN, 100 N. Gay street
Gentlemen's Furnishing Goods.
For IN admirable assortment of shirts, collars
scarfs hosiery and everything necessary complete
the outfit of q gentleman, We would refer TO RAY
MoND BURTON Co., l6S W. Baltimores to whose
Htoei of dressine superior in material style Of
trimming and workmanship we would also call at
+~r,tio1.
And for unrvaled shirts of all kinds, with a choice
stock of hosiery, ETC.. there is MAGEEs shirt store
No. 60 Eutaw street, above Lexington Market
RAYMOND. BURTON Co.. 16S w. Baltimore st.
Carpet Bags and yalises.
fine assortment of carpet bags, valises, trunks.
sacks, satchels. etc., be found at the Of
JOHN D. HAMMOND, 143 Baltimore street. ROBERT
LAWSON. 277 Baltimore street, SCHUCHNANN & Helm,
West Baltimore street.
Carpets.
For elegant variety of carpets English brussels
tapestry brussels three ply ingrain oil cloths etc.
etc., the attention Of friends is directed to the
stock of
G. S. GRIFFITH, 50 & 81 Baltimore street.
Groceries, Provisions, 6e.
For sugar and spice and everything nice" where
with the notable housewives of our hospitabe city
concoct Christmas dainties, such as plum puddings
cake. and that wonderful triumph of daring culinary
SKILL the mince pie. We append the names of some of
our most reliable dealers
CHAs. REESE & Co., corner of Eutaw. Madison and
Garden streets.
D. SULLIVAN, corner Lexington and Pine streets.
GREEN & YoE. So w. BALTIC. street
HoLLINs & BURNETT, 63 W. Pratt street.
MITCHELL Co., 70 Smiths Wharf.
RICHARDSON & Co., corner Calvert and Lombard
streets.
LEWIS GILBERT. 2l2 n. Howard street
NoRwooD's Old West End Store. 337 & 339 Sarato-
ga street.
Wines.
In the family gatherings so usual at this mirthful
season. no less than at more pretenious dinner par
ties and gasight gaieties, the offering of truly good
wines that cheer the heart of man. is at once
token of hospitality and pledge of good-felowship
For the rosy lips of the gentler sex there can be
found delicious beverage than the light Cal
ifornia wines. rapidly being adopted all over the
country they unite sweetness with peculiar delicacy
of favor, and distinguished by d most alluring
aroma.
The Angelica and Muscatel are as near Nectar us
may hope to sip this side of Mount Helicon, and
the California Port supplies just the proper thing to
moisten convalescent's lunch.
G. W. PIER Co., 47 S. Charles street, agent for
California Wine,
CHAs. REESE Il Co.. corner of Eutaw, Madison and
Garden streets.
JAMES 3. LIPP1NcoTT IL Balderston street, agent
for 0'Neills Philadelphia Ale.
JOHN II. HUFFMAN, l6 Mcclellan alley. manufac
turer of Champagne.
E. A. KEENE g. Co.. IS Exchange Place, Aromatic
Bitters.
MoRIrz PRISGsHEIN, l6 5. Frederick street, bottled
Lager und Weis bier"
Furniture.
Many articles, such easy-chars. rocking chairs.
tete atetes marble-top tables dressing tables, suit
able for holiday gifts, may be found in the ware
rooms Of
II. S. SHRYoCK IL Son. S. Calvert street.
S. S. STEVENS & Son. 3 S. Calvert street.
A. ALLEN & Co. 81 Hanover street.
W. E. ANDERSON. 10 and u Second street.
ATTN Al rNAIo