The Portland daily press. [volume] (Portland, Me.) 1862-1921, 1871-12-16
A Christmas Tree.

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AT Abner Lowell's, corner of Congress and
Brown streets, can be found all the novelties in
the way of jewelry and articles of Uirtu, to be
obtained in the best markets. This establish,
ment has been celebrated for keeping in stock
the latest styles of jewelry, and at this time ii
is well supplied. There purchasers will see sets
in Roman, French and malichite--elegant goods,
which cannot fail to please. Coras are much
worn now, and Mr.. Lowell has some unique
patterns, which are cheap and beautiful. In
the way of decorative articles, one will linger
long around the central counter, which is filled
with high art--verde antique, gilt and imitation
bronzes, in figures, groups, vases, clocks, man
tie sets, card receivers; elegant china vases, ar
tistically ornamented by the pencils of gifted
painters; Italian marbles of rare and delicate
colors: busts, figures and groups in parian
work baskets and boxes of many styles; per-
fume cases and French plate hand mirrors.
Mr.. Lowell is also agent for the famous Rogers
statuary, and has just received thd newest
| group, Rip Van Wrinkles Return. Nothing
can be finer than one of these for holiday gift
The new styles Of silver ware in satin or pearl,
! finish are worth attention. Should we attempt
to give, in ectenseo description of half the
attractive goods at LowelPs it would far exceed
our space We merely hint at the good things to
be found here, and leave the details to the lad
ies' who delight to throng this store.
TOYS.
Chas. Day, Jr., & Co., make speciality of this
line OF holiday goods. In truth their store
might be regarded as Santa Claus's depot of
supplies; for capacious as the wallet is that he
arriAo |.
Christmas tree is set up) it would not hold one
half the pretty things that can be found here.
The younger members of the community are es-
pecially regarded; and the only trouble purchas-
ers experience is what to select from such be-
wildering variety. This firm also deal in fine
jewelry and watches; and as the senior member
is practical matchmaker and jeweler, his
Judgment in selecting is skiful and reliable.
TRUNKS, vALIsEs AND SHOPPING BAGS.
And here we make a long step from the fanci-
full to the useful; though ornament and utility
are combined in the goods at Duran & John
sons, No. III Middle street. In shopping and
travelling bags they excel; the stock taking the
widest possible range. And in regard to cost
the cheapness is remarkable A couple of dol
lars will procure a very neat satchel; a dozen
finest finish; and the number of patterns is
almost exhaustless. Trunks shawl straps, hav-
9rsacks, portmonaies, &C., are displayed in
abundance; and any of these things come in
well at Christmas time.
UMBRELLAS AND MUSIC.
]. n. Davis, No, 31S Congress street. has an ell
egant assortment of silk, gingham and cotton
umbrellas, ranging in prices as high as dozen
dollars; splendid goods and fully warranted to
remain with the purchaser-if he does mt let
them go out of his hands. Mr.. Davis has also
a large lot of music and musical merchandise.
We ask for him share of the Christmas pat
ronage.
SKATES AND sLEDs.
The boys and girls too are interested in thispart
OF our errand. j. B. Lucas, No. GO Exchange
street, and G. L. Bailey, at No. 4S, nearly OPP
posite, are ready to supply the largest demand
for these articles. The new snow will make the
sled trade lively, and we must go early to get
the best Cutlery, drawing instruments, toy
tool chests, with real tools that will cut, and
machinists tools and games of various kinds
can be furnished at these stores; also shot-guns
for sportsmen, pistols for policemen, and rifles
for the roaming forester: fishing tackle, to fish
through the ice with or lay up till the brooks
open-are all open to inspection or negotiation. |
Mr. Bailey is the agent for the famous Acme |
Skates, that require no straps; set of adjusta-
BILE claws" governed by a lever, instantly Sc
cured binds the sole and heel of the boot firm
and relieves the foot from the injurious press
ure of much Harvesting up. Don't forget these |
gentlemen; they are worthy and well quail
fed for their business.
NELSON AND COMPANY
who occupy the store in Morton Block, where
Pray & Smith formerly did business, invite
Christmas buyers to their pleasant store. The
ladies accept the invitation and possess them
selves of laces, ribbons, scarfs, gloves hosiery,
handkerchief collars, cuffs and the ten thous-
and other mysteries of feminine beauty which
puzzle us. A middle counter is especially de-
voted now to the holiday trade, and it contains |
work. handkerchief and glove boxes, jewel cas-
es, writing desks, perfumery jewelry, &C.,
large variety, offered at low prices. 1t is well
to spend some money here and get acquainted
with the proprietors and attendants of this es-
Enlistment
To be Continued.
HAYDN-THoMAs CoNcERT.-We publish be-
low the programme of the great combination
concert of the Haydn Association and Thomas
Orchestra ON the 10Th inst It is a rare produc- |
ton of great things, and needs no comments:
PART 1.
Grand Orchestral Performance
1. Overture" Robespierre". .Liolff.
2. Capriccio-Brilliante OPP. %. Mendelsshon.
Miss Marie Krebs and Orchestra.
8. Adagio-9th symphony .............. Beethoven.
4. Grand Observation-Disclosures. Wagner. |
PART II.
Vocal and instrumental
Haydn's Oratario of the Creation Soloists-Mrs H.
NJ. Smith and Mr. Winch of Boston, and Mr. Sam |
uel Thurston of Portland.
The chorusses to be assisted by Mrs. Wetherbee, |
: Messrs. Mcclellan Shaw, and Monroe.
Mrs. Wetherbee will sing by request, "On Mighty |
Pens"
The concert will commence at 7.30 and the |
Oratorio of 1.-THE Creation" will be taken up at |
about S.45 P. NJ, which will enable church |
goers to attend without giving up their regular
meetings.
Persons who have never heard the Oratorio of
the Creation will find that it will add much
to the interest of this great work by obtaining
'lbrettos" at Stockbridge's previous to going
into the Hall.
SINGING SCHooL.-The second term of Mr.
Fitch's o'clock singing school commenced
Wednesday afternoon. There was quite large