Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1869-12-16
HOLIDAY GOODS.
where 10 Buy Them.

HOLIDAY GOODS.
where 10 Buy Them.
The Christmas holidays are not two week:
o., and many of the stores have now opened
tAeir supplies of goods Of all kinds for the gift
season, and the display is 50 far unusually rich
and attractive; while others are receiving and
unpaeking large and varied stocks of beautiful
articles, In anticipation Of the expected rush of
customers. Those who wish to make their pur-
shases before the stores are thronged, and theii
stocks have been picked over will find in THE
STAR, from day to day, advertisements of the
leading establishments where holiday goods are
sold.
the jewelry store Of VI. W. GAR q BRO, 20
pennsylvania avenue, which is acknowledged 70
De one Of the finest establishments south OF New
York. Their stock of goods for the holidays
comprises watches, silver and plated ware, fancy
goods, clocks, bronzes, opera glasses, sc.
Our book and stationery stores generally make
. great display Of their holiday goods and this
season WV. BALLANTYNE, 619 Seventh street,
Istelhgencer Building, is one Of the first in the
feld- Those purchasing gifts viii find at his es-
adjustment elegant illustrated books, standard
works, poems, prayer books and bibles, Juvenile
books, inlaid rosewood and mahogany writing
desks. chromos, stereOscopes, games, toy books,
&c, &c, suitable for old or young.
The dry goods men are vieing with each other
n 10 who shall sell the cheapest The west
enders are now waking up, and EMORY BAx-
TER, lis Pennsylvania avenue, between 18th
and 10th streets, advertises great bargains in
coftons, calicoes, shawls, velveteens, poplins
kandkerehiefs, towels, napkins, table cloths, bed
spreads, alpaeas, under clothing, and holiday
presents.
PHILP Sc SoIoNoSs, ARRANGEMENTS for the
Holiday Trade will be very complete and their
stock Of finely bound and beautifully illustrated
books, anu OF fancy articles, will embrace the
nest and richest assortment ever offered in this
10 for oil 1lo IN
prices. Their announcement of the opening OF
their goods will be made in few DAYS
MITCHELL q Co., the well-known carpet
oe&Iers, IN Perry's building, desire to call the
attention of the public to the large ASSORTMENT
OF carpets, valances and lamberquins which
tney have just received and are Offering at very
reading.
In time of peace prepare for war; and before
ne snow comes prepare Tor sleighng. BROWN
ne, AT MS new hardware and variety store, cor
1sl ~ sueet, pennsylvania avenue; has a com
sleigh bells.
A nice present for a lady friend is a pair of
canary birds-it is so suggestive of pairing off.
tween Third and AZ streets, has a fine lot of
canary and other birds, from which a selection
may be made.
MIS-. j. E. SPENCER. SO PENNSYLVANIA ave-.
between Ninth and Tenth streets, is Offering her
elegant stock of French pattern bOnnets, hats
real laces, fancy goods, and novelties suitable
I'VE tne holidays.
MEETING OF THE Sons OF New ENGLAND
"A meeting OF the New England Society was
held last evening at Harmonial Hall, Pennsyl-
yania avenue, at O'Clock, Hon. s. C. Fessenden
in the chair. The Treasurer, j. H. Crossman
submitted his report, which showed a favorable
state Of the finances, which, on motion, was re-
ferred to the Executive Committee for AUDITING
Mr.. Crossmau then read letter from Col. Gard
ner Tufts, late Massachusetts State Agent de-
clning any Office. Col. j. q. Smith then made
2 verbal report with regard to the approaching
I'd instant, &c. The committee have secured
Tor the use Of the Society on that occasion the
new Masonic Temple; that Chase's string and
brass band would furnish the music, and Mr..
Downing, caterer at the Capitol, would provide
The dinner. The guests will be seated at O'Clock
The committee suggested that the tickets be
e ec,;or az MI: 3 T. Faunce moved that the
c1ety, which was carried by a rising vote.
AT this point the President, Mr.. Fessenden,
me secretary, MI Deane, and the Treasurer,
tion of Col. j. c. Smith, the Society then pro-
ceeded TO the election of officers for the ensuing
year, which resulted as follows; For President,
Hon. E b. French. For Vice Presidents. Hon.
b. b. French, y. H.; Maj. b; Perley Poore,
Mass; Hon. A; NJ: Clapp, CT; W. NJ: Hutchin-
son, VT; Gen; .. o: Howard, Me; A 7. Britten,
r. l. For Executive Committee, Col. j. &.
Smith, VT; Gen. X. ID. Muzzy, n. H.; Gen. Eli
phalet Whittlesey, CT; j. II. Crossman, Mass;
r. H. Iilley, r. l.: l. Deane, Ne. For Secre-
II,
Chauncey Smith, Vt. On motion of Mr.. T..
Fenno, the following resolution was unani-
mously passed: 'That We extend our thanks to
Hon. 3. e. Fessenden for the great interest he
has taken in this organization, and for his zeal
In directing its interests and promoting its well
fare while occupying the Office of President" to
which Mr.. Fessenden responded appropriately.
On motion Of MIR. l.. Deane, ii was voted that
the preparations for the dinner be entrusted to
the Executive Committee elected this evening.
MI French, upon taking the chair, thanked the
or alG g
conferred upon him, stating that he had the
interests Of the society at heart, and should do
AL In his power for the furtherance of its sue
cess. On motion of Mr.. Hutchinson il was voted
that the society hold a sociable once a month, or
oftener, at the discretion of the Executive Com
mittee. The society adjourned To meet next
wednesday evening, (Forefathers' Day. at the
Masonic Temple, corner of 9Th and + streets.
OCR RAILROAD INTEREsTs-The Citizens
railroad Association held their weekly meeting
evening, II. n. Easily, Esq, in the chair, and
Geo. Burgess, Secretary. 1t having been an
nounced that Major Don Piatt would address
ance, but that gentleman did not appear, in con-
sequence, il is stated of not receiving SUN Gent
notice. MIR. Easby stated that the committee
sideration the propriety of the Corporation of
Washington subscribing TO railroad stocks had
had a meeting but were not ready to report
Messrs r. 5. Davis, r. j. Beall, and j. K. Elvans
ii.
Piatt TO address the next meeting of the associa-
fon. Col. ID. l.. Eaton, j. Saylss Brown, A Scott
Dr: y. e Snodgrass, John X. Elyans, Henry
Lyles, and Others addressed the meeting upon
the advantages of railroads, and the necessity of
the Corporation subscribing to the capital stock
OF roads leading to the city. Mr.. Easily offered
aresolution providing for the appointment of a
committee Of fourteen TO inquire into the prac-
fieability and advantages of the several pro-
posed lines OF railway connecting this city with
The great West, and report to a future meeting
the result Of their investigation with their opn-
ION OF the most eligible route to bring into this
city the trade eentering on the Ohio river, and
the products Of the field and mountains of the
intervening country; and instructing the COM
mittee TO inquire into the feasibility and policy
OF constructing a railroad to the mouth OF the
fotomae river, and 70 report plan for the or
gzMxauon OF company to construct both or
eifner OF those roads, and that the president of
NE meeting be appointed chairman of said COM
mittee; laid over until the next meeting. Adj
Sourned.
The "SoSs OF MICHIGAN held meeting At
The Columbia Law Building last evening-Mr.
Higgins, the president, in the CHAIR and MT
Baater secretary-vhen IL was resolved that the
sons OF michigan celebrate the thifty-third an
nlyersary or the admission of their State into