The evening telegraph. [volume] (Philadelphia [Pa.]) 1864-1918, 1866-12-17
Mesrrr. CIarl. . hIddle, Jewellers.

Ho for the holvdaysi Christmas gifts In
abundance; no need of further examination. |
Those persons who are on the lookout TO learn |
where 10 purchase the iewelry for holiday gifts, |
need perplex nor distract their minds no more, |
for an est iablishment Ia within their reach to |
supply all their wants with articles the value, |
beauty, and taste OF which cannot be denied.
the knowledge of the location OF this establish
mept will maze unnecessary all that hunting
and inquiring which ignorance OF the fact Of its
being the very best in its line would cause.
Messrs Clark Biddle, No. 7l2 Ohesnut street,
have, without doubt the largest, most extern
sive, and comprehensive iewelry establishment
in the city or country. Everything in their line
will be found of the purest metal, OF the latest
style OF maRutacture, with neatness and ele'
gance combined. ID.
In gold and silver watches, warranted the
best OF timeKeepers, having the finest works,
and ornamented with the most elaborate de-
signs. Their assortment cannot possibly be
surpassed. To young and old, who desire one
of these most useful articles, we would recon-
mend at once to make q careful examination ol
the large selection OF Messrs. Clark Biddle. Sets
OF ieWelry, breastplns, eardrops, chains, finger
ringe, all manner of ornaments 80 useful to the
perfect equipment of lady's wardrobe
coral sets; pearl sets; diamonds the most spark
ling and of the finest water; all kinds of precious
stones, set in gold of most beautiful and elabo-
rate finish; enamelled jewelry, UNIQUE and ele-
CANT; silver ware, in great abundance, pure,
handsome in design, and substantial for use:
plated ware, on the purest of white metal and
OF the latest patterns. -t.g#
Everything connected with the complete stock
OF jewe.ry establishment is here to be found
selection IRON so large and varied an assort-
ment cannot iail TO be made. The prices are
moderate. No better inducements are offered
in the country. The goods are warranted to be
what they are sold for, and Will assuredy satisfy
all who purchase. In your round OF Christmas
examinations do not tall to visit this establish
mPnt, No. 7l2 Chestnut street.
Henry A. DreeT, Dealer In Flowers and
Seeds,
Is among the prominent lo1culturists of our
city. He always has on hand a large stock
OF geIaniums and other flowers; as we'll
SEEDS Of various kinds. He is also an extensive
dealer in exotic plants. Bouquets are made to
order, and gotten up IN truly elegant style.
Here ls an opportunity for the lovers of botany
to secure many OF the rarest and most beautiful
flowers in the country, and at prices that would
surprise one, they being so cheap that you can
buy magnificent collection for nominal
sum. By all means pay him visit, and pur-
chase some of the rare beauties, and present
them 10 your friends as a Christmas gilt His
place OF business is No. ia Chestnut street.
G. Benkert s. Son, Manufact urers of Boots
r. ID. and Shoes.
What gentleman is not proud of neat-6tting
boot especially II the foot it covers is neat and
small! But even a large foot can be made to
look nice when encased in such elegant boots
as are made by our old friends 9. Beukert d
Sons, who have removed their establishment
from No. 4SS Fourth street to No. 7l6 Chestnut
street. Mr.. Benkert also turns out the finest
and preJtiest boots and shoes for the gentler
sex. HIS prices will always be found reasonable
and satisfactory.
McAllisttr 81 Brother, Manufacturers of
Optical Instruments,
at No. 729 Chestnut street, are well prepared, in
their line OF business, to accommodate all woo
may give them call. Ye who are affected with
the unfortunate evils, ''nearsightedness" weak
ness of vision, or extreme tenderness of the eye
consult your benefit by the use Of those glasses
which will not aggravate the disease or strain
| the slpht Whlch tn he tnIln1 in rha h.
! lishment of McAllister Brother. ..4
Wilcox s. Gibbs Gold Medal Family
| Sewing Machines. far.,
Time and use will always invariably test the
| working capacities OF any machine. No ma
chine in all the great concave of mechanical
| eWers which have been successlvely presented
to the public, has stood this test so well as the
| noted ''WillcoX q Gibbs" machine, which, in all
! trials of SKILL speed, neatness, and durability +,
| has stood in the first rank.
Wherever it has been exhibited in honorable
| competition, this improved sc wing machine has
| been awarded he highest premiums-Of gold or
| silver medals, or OF diplomas. In the late great
trial OF sewing machlt es, which occurred in
New York. where merit was only gained by the
important points whel con was claimed supe-
riOrity, the Wilcox Il Gibbs machine gained the
enviable prize by sustaining each and every
| point desired
That it is the simplest, the least liable tc
become deranged the best made the cheapest
the stillest, the easiest running the fastest
having the best device TO prevent retrogradt
moyen ent of the wheel, were fully sustained il
open trial, It's chief meritorious points also sus
tanned were, that its operation required les:
mechanical skill, requiring less time for in
slruction than any other and the most certail
and reliable in its operations and work. ANY
machine having all these good qualities woulC
surely stand No. IN the estimation OF the ubllc
Take, also, into consideration that its needle
has all those essentials to strength, shortness
straight, and bevelled, that it uses but on
Iead, avoiding the necessity of compli
Gated machinery that 1t sews directly from
the spool, and makes the "WillcoX Gibbs
all others, that the seam is more elastic
more even, and always selfiastened, ant
that it will do the greatest variety of work, an.
all will be convinced that it is not surpassed b.
any other sewer eXtant Besides all these grea
and necessary essentials 10 q good machine ON
that will be found of more use than trouble in
family, it embroiders beautifully, is the neates
hemmer, the best feller, the finest braider, ant
can do all work in a smaller space of time in
more durable and elegant manner, than am
other This ought surely to commend it to th
public. These machines are finished in tn
highest style OF art, combining llghtness will
strength. They can be obtained in any form
with or without castings, at the salesrooms OF tn
Wilcox d Gibbs, No. 720 Chestnut street. B.
sure, you that desire one of these useful articles
that you make thorough examination and in
spectiOn OF this noted machine, and be assures
1T will not fail to please if purchased.
The Grover s. Baker Sewing Machine.
The merits of sewing machine are hard Il
decide where so many are held to view befor
the people. But, nevertheless, q good machn
will always commend itself, notwithstanding
the markets are crowded and choked by in
| farinr articles.