Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1865-12-21
Christmas Directory.

We continue to-day our Directory Of places
where purchasers IN quest of holiday goods can
procure them to the best advantage.
We shall continue them from day to day, and
our advertisers who have specialites in the
way of goods, suitable to the holiday season
should send in their announcements at once
so that they may receive notice IN our Direc-
tory.
UPHOLSTERY, House DECORATIONS, Pic
TURES, &c.
MARRRITER, 4o6 eth street, whose good taste
and artistic eye causes him to be continually
on the alert for any opening for Improvement,
has Just been enlargIng his premises, adding
sLy-lights, tasteful decorations &c, &c, so that
his establishment would appear now to be as
near perfection as possible.
His rapidly extending business has necessi-
tated this enlargement OF his borders, and at
the same time ne is enabled to indulge his de-
sire to have proper display room for the fine
pictures that find their way 70 his establish
ment
SO quietly and modestly does Mr.. Mark
ri.er prosecute his business that very many
lovers of the fire arts and who are apt to look
for such things at the Avenue establishments,
are perhaps not aware that the city's best in
this way Is TO be found up Seventh street, at
Markriters. A landscape by Otto Sommers,
and another by Wilson. just received, attracts
attention at MarkrIter's. They are OF the best
school of modern English art, and must soon
be snapped up by some judicious purchaser.
The same may be said of two engrayings from
MeosterS pictures; Foot bal, and "The
able pictures, "The SchOolmaster Frowns,'
and 'sThe SchOOlmaster Smiles will not be
slow TO secure these additional specimens of
this artists powers in depicting Juvenile life.
Somewhat of the same style is the spirited
French picture of boys " COasting" A gem is
the brunette, Z" Black-beaded Eyes," and its
mate, the blonde, a" Dewitt Eyes" Two other
pictures draw crowds Of amused visitors
''COurtship" and /" Married" representing the
oashful swain coming up awkwardly TO the
scratch of popping" to the expectant and de-
lighted dulcinea, and the embarrassed swain
as husband in No. trying awkwardly 70
sOothe bowling baby. Two brilliantly colored
engrayings after Vernet, carnival of Rebecca"
and " Rebecca at the Well,' deserve notice, as
also the :. Flight OF the swallows" Return
OF the Swallows" Z" Fondly Gazing" (by
Meyer, of Dresden,) ssConsolation," engraved
from Mayors celebrated picture,) and a host
which we have not even space 10 mention.
The collection embraces, beside the larger pic
lures, a number OF exquisite cabinet pictures,
&c, appropriate for most tasteful Christmas
gifts, such as would have a permanent value,
keeping the giver always fresh in the memory
of the receiver. The stock OF picture frames to
be found here probably SURPRISES IN variety
and elegance anything 70 be found this side Of
New \ ork, and the purchaser cannot fail to
suit himself.
In the housefurnishing, paper hanging and
upholstery line Markriter has long enjoyed the
reputation of taking the lead in style OF execu-
ton, prOmptness and fairness of dealing, and
we need only say, therefore, that house fitted
up by Markriter, and adorned with some of
harkriter's pictures, Is certain 10 be as at
traeuye and pleasing as any habitatlon this
side Of Elysium.
RoTHRoCK 452 nh street offers a very large
and complete assortment of oval and square
picture frames for portraits, wreaths. hair
work, &c, together with all requisites of hand
some, tassels, cords, rings, &c. His assortment
OF paper hangIngs, window shades, gilt cornice,
&c IS unusually large, and worthy the atten-
ton of all preparing for house furnishing. He
has some excellent workmen, and customers
never fail TO receive the worth OF their money.
PIANOS, Music, &C.
METZEROTT 4 Co. open their handsome ne "
salesrooms. Iron Hall, with an unsurpassed
stock OF musical wares, and as they import
largely from Europe (where Mr.. Metzerott
makes his selections In person. direct TO Balu-
more, they are able TO sell at less cost than
New York dealers even. The public are al
ready acquainted with the merits of the cels-
brated SteInway piano TO be found at Metzer-
ou's, so nothing need be said on that head.
The handsomely bound music books for sale
as do the beautiful terra Gotta goods, illustra-
tive Of the siege Of Troy and other classic stat
uary, by Prof Schmidt, OF Coburg. These
terra Gotta representations, and which took the
gold medal at the London Exhibition, are
something so spirited and elegant to cause
them TO be eagerly soughe for as mantel orna-
ments by people OF wealth and refinement ahd
Metzerott has not been able thus far TO import
fast enough 20 supply the demand. The new
style music boxes imported by Metzerott, and
which perform the most difficult operate airs
with exceeding force and brillianey, have also
created furOre, and are in great demand for
CHRISTMAS presents, as are also his inn ortitons
OF unique musical toys for the little folks. Or
the other articles Of the great stock at Meter
otis, Parlor organs, melodeons, violins, fiu les,
accordeons, &c, &c, the list is much too long
IOr Us TO enumerate, and we can only advise
purchasers 20 look for themselves
JOHN +. Ellis, 300 Pennsylvania avenue
agent for the wOrld-renowned Chickering
piano, offers for the holidays at very low prices
some admirable instruments by these and 9th.
er celebrated makers, Bradbury's, Guilds,
of the beet 81, les of Amer parlor organs and
melodeOns-- Also, fine piano covers, music
stools, yIoins- guitars, flutes, music boxes, and
every article in the music trade OF the best ap-
proved make, on terms that cannot fail 70
please. His stock of sheet music is unsur-
passed, and the purchaser Will ind here not
only ali the best publications of other houses
but also large number of choice publications
by Ellis.
r.. e. REICHKNBACII, No igs 18th Street, near
Pennsylyania avenue, has a new stock of grand
and square pianos from the mandatory of
VIM knabe i Co, Baltimore. He also has for
rent number Of very fine instruments.
CLoTHISG, &c.
The great Wholesale and retail clothing es-
Enlistment Of WEIsKSFELD Co. Odeon
Hall, has a wide spread fame for the extent of
its stock and the low price al which first-elass
clothing can be obtained. IL will be seen by
their advertisement that they are marking
down prices very materially in view OF the
contraction Of the currency, and they now offer
dress suits, business, boys clothing, &c, &c,
for about half what they were one year ago.
This fact accounts for the thrOngs of customers
at their counters. All who visit them may
count upon finding what they want and getting
AZ at moderate price.
Moan WALKER & Co, ut their popular stand,
36o Pennsylvania avenue, have reduced their
prices on the whole Of their great stock of over
coats, dress and frock coats, sack coats, vests,
pantalOOns, boys clothing, &c, &c, and offer
great Inducements 10 holiday purchasers.
HOTELS AND REsTAURANTs.
DUBANT's ALE NAGLTs AND NATIONAL DIN
ING SALOON, corner Of Pennsylvania avenue
ana otn street, ls always supplied with all the
deicacies OF The season, the choicest LIQUORS,
attentive serYan's- and everything that makes
an attractive restaurant. The plaee has recent
Iy been fitted up new, and is one of the most
complete in the city. Messrs. Dubant & Bro,
are among the most enterprising and successful
caterers for the public IN the country. Custo-
ton
GREEY's RESTAURANT, corner of Sth and T.
streets, has been thoroughly ref8rnished, the
bar stocked with large assortment of fine
liquors. and the cuisine arrange IN perfect trim
for the FESTIVITIES Of the holidays. Meals can
always b prepared for private parties at the
shortest notice
The EUROPEAN HOTEL, p ENRICH, proprie-
-cOrner Of PRupsNlyania axanua apH IItb