Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1865-12-20
Christmas Directory.


Christmas Directory.
We continue to-day our Directory of places
where purchasers in quest Of holiday goods can
procure them to the best advantage.
We shall continue them from day to day, and
Our advertisers who have specalities in the
way of goods suitable to the holiday season,
should send in their announcements at once,
so that they may receive notice IN our Dlrec-
tory.
JEwELRY, &c.
NJ. W. GAIT Il Bro, who are to Washington
what Tiffany Go. and Ball & Black are to
New Y DIRK, do not need any introduction at our
hands, as the style of their stock is so well
appreciated that il is a suffi cient recommended
ton of any article in the jewelry line to say,
slt came from Galt's."
The show rooms of the Messrs Gait ALWAYS
attractive by their fine decorations and rich
display of wares, just now fairly glitter with
the newly received and assorted stock for the
holidays and winter season. The blaze of dia-
monds by gas-hght always draws admiring
eyes, and other portions of the display is
scarcely less attractive especially the rich sill
Yer wares. 1t would be impossible to particu-
larize amongst such stock rs that at Calls, and
must content ourselves with mere mention of
the rich silver and plated dinner and tea sets,
superb Bohemian glass wares, tasteful clocks,
military goods, American watches, sc. &c, card
cases, napkin rings, fans of a style and beauty
TO make the female mouth water, ladies dressing
cases ditto opera glasses of every size and style,
gold headed canes, mantel ornaments, and a
wonderful display of children's wares, such as
silver-plated knives, forks, spoons, coral Orna-
IS
II. SEAKEN, Sd Pennsylvania avenue, as
usual, presents a choice stock of tasteful goods
in the jewelry line. Among these is a mag
nifcent assortment of ladies' watches pearl
and coral lewelry, Genoa silver ornaments for
party wear, rich fancy silver ware for presents
opera glasses and fans, all of the latest and
most elegant styles. Purchasers should not
fail TO inspect his beautiful stock.
MILLINERY AND FANCY GOODs.
The great millinery and fancy goods eStab-
hshment of NJ. WILLIAM, $50 Pennsylvania
- aIH panfar of arfiN
Is shown by the crowds constantly thronging
his sales rooms and gathered in front of his
store windows. Mr.. William, it is well-known,
is heavy importer, selecting his own goods,
and II thus happens that he is able TO supply
his customers with the latest fashions almost
sooner than they appear in New York, and at
less prices than they are sold in New
York. Among the speciaIities of his present
stock are beautiful fancy combs a MAGNIFICENT
display Of real lace, calculated to delight lady
eyes; a fine assortment Of ladies hair work,
gold lace scarfs, gold and lace wells, carleton
bird dresses for parties, of exquisite style, head
dresses of all STYLES and the latest fashions the
new style Partisan butterfly balmoral, beauti-
full white goods, ladies under garments, &c,
ready made, children's clothes in every yari
ETY., rich cloaks, beautiful bonnets Of the latest
Partisan style, and all kinds OF Partisan goods,
of the freshest importations. Mr.. Williams ex-
perienCe and good taste enables him to select
and purchase 10 the best advantage, and GUS
toners may always rely upon finding only the
freshest and most fashionable goods in his line
FANCY GooDs, &c.
q j.
nue., Stationers and Engrayers, have a display
that unites taste and usefulness to a great de-
gree. Among the ARTICLES specially worth men
ton in their stock is their very fine assortment
of fancy Geneva Goods, such as travelling
sacks, glove boxes, smoking cases; also, fine
display of writing desks, pearl goods, new style
of wedding cards styled the rough or cold
pressed cards, together with fine pearl orna-
ments, paper mache goods and more varieties
OF rich and elegant wares than we have space
to enumerate.
Now that the skating season is at hand, the
establishment OF ]. ID. EDMOND & Co, No. 513
9TH street, should not be overlooked by the
lovers of sports on the ice. His assortment of
skates includes all the newest styles and at low
prices
EGAr PEREIE, corner of T. and 9th streets,
have been making great preparations for
Christmas, and have an immense stock of dried
fruits, nuts, cranberries, raisins, figs, citron,
prunes and all the luxuries necessary to good
cheer.
The Washington Market of KILLES & HA-
vESSER, No. Alb II street, has received addi-
tons to its stock, and is prepared to furnish
housekeepers with all the necessities and del
icaCies Of the season. Their stock Of turkies,
ducks and other fowls cannot be surpassedy
CLOTHING, &C.
WALL, STEPHENS Il Co, BID Pennsylvania
avenue, between 9th and 10th streets, are as
usual ahead Of the times with a magnificent
assortment of gentlemen's and boys clothing,
including garments of every fashion and
quality. Their stock OF oyercoats, wooden and
flannel goods, hats, robes, &c, is among the
best that can be selected, and should be ex-
amined by every purchaser before buying else
where.
FURNITURE, &c.
The Northern Liberties Bargain Store of
BOnTZ erosion, n 20. 367 eth street, makes a
grand display OF rich furniture, carpets, up
holstery, blankets, and other articles required
by housekeepers. Nonewly married pair will
have performed their whole duty till they have
inspected the cradles and other househo
goods Of BOntZ erosion.
DRY GOoDs.
z W. CARTER, No so Market Space, and
527 eth street. has a stock OF dry goods amount
ing in value to one hundred thousand dollars,
and including every variety of linens, calcoes,
Tlannels, and dress goods. As the assortment
Is all TO be sold before the first of March, (at
which time the lease on the stores terminates
the finest styles are sold at the lowest possible
rates, in order to make preparations for the
spring trade in another establishment.
Doors AND SHOES
i. ROSENTHAL, No. 5l7 eth street, has re-
plenished his elegant assortment of boots and
shoes Of every description for ladies, misses,
gentlemen or boys wear The quality OF his
goods will compare favOrably with the best
that can be procured, and prices are as low as
Can be found anywhere.
HATS, FURs, &c.
u. II. STINEMETZ, halter and furrier, 32i
Penn. avenue, near 18th street, calls particular
attention to his furs, ladies' and gentlemens'
hats, carriage robes, and other elegant goods
just the thing for Christmas presents.
MISCELLANEOUS.
MRS. FRIES, at PAT Vermont avenue fur
nishes most beautiful bridal and funeral
wreathes, bOquets, wax flowers, &c. Instruc-