The evening telegraph. [volume] (Philadelphia [Pa.]) 1864-1918, 1866-12-12
CITY INTELLIGENCE.
[For additional Loco! Items see Third Pog..

GIFTS FOR THE HoLlDAYS-THE GREAT
AUCTION SALE OF CHRISTMAS GooDs,-One of the
most beautiful and select exhibitions that have
s the hseeR M ef o b. B. sco R No. 1929
Chesnut street. These beautiful articles and
elegant ornaments have been transferred from
the establishment OF Bailey Il Co., No. 9l9 Ches
nut street, beng their surplus stock, to the Art
Gallery OF Mr.. Scott, and are there arranged IN
grand display IN the large store windo US aud
along either side of the gallery.
Inasmuch as the people are in n state of
perpleXity consequent upon the near approach
of the ever-memorable Christmas day, to settle
their minds as to what is useful neat, and ap-
propriate for holiday present, we would lay
The following particulars before them:-
That nothing IS more appropriate than that
which Is both useful and ornamental; that that
which has both of these qualities should also
be substantial, and its price within reach OF an
appreciative public; that such articles, in grand
array, are 10 be found at the Art Gallery OF Mr..
z. Scott, on Chestnut street, which have been
consigned to him for sale at auction, on Thurs
day and Friday mornings, at 105 o'clock A. NJ
AT this auction sale there will be offered the
most elegant and unique gems for Christmas
presents, at the most tempting prices One of
the chief objects of this sale Is that the public
can now have the rare opportunity of obtaining
those beautiful ornaments which are so emf
nently appropriate as holiday gifts; and we feel
confident in the assertion that energetic compe-
titon Tor these rare articles will be inaugurated
and kept up throughout the entire sale. Many
| OF our citizens may not be disposed TO make
| case, we would advise them to visit Mr.. Scott
! gallery,sto witness one OF the most beautiful
| exhibitions.
Among this large miscellaneous collection
there is an assortment of handsomely plated
| and valuable silver plated goods, from the
| establishment OF Dixon Son, from which could
be selected most suitable holiday presents.
BronZes of artistic and graceful forms, clocks
OF all kinds and OF the most elaborate work man
| ship, parlor ornaments and fine household
| articles of usefulness, can here be found in
| variety and style to crafty the most peculiar
and please the most iasidious,
In order not to be perpleXed in making your
round OF purchases, we would advise an imne-
| all can select and store by that which they may
deem most suitable for holiday gift.
LADIES' FAIR.-A Fair, one that will fully
| equal. If not surpass, any hitherto held of lts
kind, is to be inauguIated next week in the large
| new Presbyterian Church, Franklin street.
| above Columbia avenue That il will be
Christmas presents in great variety-that therein
| will be stocked tor liberal sale all manner OF
| delicious and substantial reIt shments az most
| reasonable rates-that everything will be con-
| Quoted in the most pleasant and orderly man
| ner, IS fully assured by the fact that the ladies
| OF the church have mace all necessary prepara.
| tions, and have the whole matter III charge. The
| object is noble one, that of aiding the compile
tion OF the new church eddce. Entrance fees
| viii be small-all prices the most liberal-the
| association, the most pleasant. Let the public
| bear its speedy coming in mind, and ut its
| Inauguration, and through ITS continuance
| often visit and purchase. Further particulars
| will be given soon in relation TO all matters
| thereto appertaining.
DIED FROM HER INJURIES.-Mrs. Ann
| MCQuillaD, who, as our readers will recollec,
was run over some time ago on tie passenger
| railroad, at Twenty-fouTth AMI allowhill
| streets, and was removed to tn st. Joseph'-
| Hospital, died this morning iron he njurie-
then received. The Coroner will hold an
| inquest,