The evening telegraph. [volume] (Philadelphia [Pa.]) 1864-1918, 1866-12-17
chestnut sTREET-sOUTH SIDE.

Taking the south side of Chestnut street for
the commencement of our tour, and beginning
at the lower end of the street. the first establish
ment upon which we come is that of
II. B. Peterson g. Brothers, Booksellers.
Ho! for the holidays. Christmas is nearing,
and there is but short time in which to com
plete all the arrangements necessary to a right
celebration of this immemOrial day. Il. b.
Peterson & Brothers, No. 800 Chestnut street, are
now prepared with everything that will amuse,
instruct, and crafty. Books in abundance
books OF biography, geography, science, phi
losophy, history, research, standard, novels,
romances-books of all kinds.
The most appropriate present that can be made
10 any person is neatly bound book suited to
the tastes and wants OF the receiver. Presenta
ton books, bound in the most beautiful man
ner, in endless variety of all sizes, at the lowest
possible rates. Books of instruction suited for
1hc study of children and the meditation of
sages.
Beyond all doubt, the establishment of T. B.
Peterson q Bros. contains the largest selections
OF all the most gifted of imaginative writers of
past or present times, with no exception of any
other establishment in the country. The largest
assortment % Of Cook-books extant is here to be
found. In tact, Petersons' establishment can be
elassed in this line as the greatest emporium
of romantic literature and housewife economy"
to be found anywhere in the world.
Works of the most gifted of authors are here
10 be found, bound in the best possible form,
and sold at rates within the compass of all. We
EOns in this direction they have just received
supply of Dickens works, bound in the latest
style of convenience and neatness. Drawing
room, library, and household editions in untold
numbers. We advise our friends at once TO
supply themselves with the productions of the
inimitable "Boz," and cultivate an acqua'nt
ance with that most sedate yet ludicrous OF ind-
Viduals, "Mr. Pickwick," and also learn of the
dOings of his servant, samuel Weller.n
Ali the latest foreign or home magazines,
papers, ETC., can be had at this comprehensive
Go one, 90 all, to Petersons', and we are con.
fdent that you will not leave the store without
having procured one of the vast collection there
contained.
Following our course up Chestnut street, we
next come to the store OF
f. G. Whitman s. CO., Confectioners.
In consequence of the near approach Of
Christmas, that ever memorable time, with all
Its attendant festivities, it is necessary that all
our people who intend to celebrate 1T in the
coed old customary way, should begin to make
the necessary preparations for its appearance
To do this they should learn where all those de-
lectable dainties, those which are so highly
priced by the children, who regard them with
more, desire because ''Santa Claus" brought
them, can be obtained.
Z. 6. Whitman Co.,, of No. 3l6 Chesnu
street, are fully prepared to meet the large
demand for confeotions, sweetmeats, and goodies
Of all kinds, which the coming holidays will in
crease. CONNECTIONS Of every kind are In store, al
all prices ranging within reasonable bounds, and
of a kind to give full satisfaction to al
who visit his establishment which is MOI
surpassed 6y any other Of # the .Rd kind itoI
in good stock of that which is invariably tbs
chief desire of the children. Let them antici
pate great joys on the coming Christmas, 81
that it will be a remembrance in their coming
years of Christmas pleasures past
Pursuing our way up the street, we come mex
70 the store of
Farr s. Brother, Jewellers.
Farr Brother, importers of all kinds anC
descriptions OF Jewelry, at No. 924 Chestnut
street, below Fourth, are well supplied to NEE
beautifully manufactured jewelry at the loves
possible prices. Musical boxes, especially cal
there be had, large or small, ornamented Of
plain, playing, in most harmonious melod,
and most bewitching strains, from two to twelv
airs, and ranging In value from So to $500
Their assortment comprises such choice piece
as Home, Sweet Home" "The Last Rose O
Summer ETC.; and they also have beautiful
selections from the various operas for sale q
moderate prices. Give them Christmas call
HGrding's Bible and Photograph Album
Emporium,
For a wedding, holiday, or birthday Gift
nothing can be more appreciated by the re
ceiver than beautifully bound album, wherein
an after life can be seen the forms of those ont
knew IN youth, bringing up pleasant recollec
pons OF py,gone days; or bible, that will bt
the standing of our own moral natures-G bool
that wall be as beautiful gift as useful Viii
liam W. Harding, No. S2e Chestnut street, ha
stocked his large establishment with ali that
necessary tor all tastes. OF albums ever
variety can be found at his store; for hoEda
Among them is "Harding's Patent CbaiS
Back Album which stands unrivalled as tb
best Of all. Purchasers will find it greatly
tAeir benefit to inspect his stock of elegant good
Barnes, Osterhaut a. HERON, Dealers n
Hats, Caps, and FurSsi
In the new store at the southeast corner
Fourth and Chestnut streets is now located II