Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1866-12-21
CHRISTMAS GIFTS.
What to Buy and where to Buy n

"hat TO nuy and w mere TO buy IL.
We continue to-day our Christmas direc-
tory 70 enable purchasers to ascertain jAsl
where TO go 10 be suited in the tiyI lie of article
desired. We sball continue the list from day
to day, and advertisers who wish ts receive
notee should send in their nd vertisements sea-
sonably.
JEwELRY, &c.
NJ. w. GAIT a Bios, 3J4 Pennsylyauia
avenue, whose average stock of Jewelry is
perhaps the largest in any city south OF Pnila-
delpbIa have added 10 IL assortment OF the
newest and most tasteful sly le OF goods adapt-
ID TO the holiday trade ever opened in tins
market. Among these novelties are all the
newer styles OF jet lewelry, an enchanting ITO
the smoker) assortment of meerschanm pipes,
rich display Of the celebrated Gorbam cleo
tro- o-plaied ware. which is handsomer and lasts
longer Than solid silver and lie sold at one NTH
the prlce of solid silver; fine plated card re-
| ceiyers for holiday presents: new STYLES coral
lewelry; silver berry, preserve, and Ice cream
spoons; all the latest styles OF pearl, amethyst
and stone cameo lewelry, especially for holi-
| day presents; fine English table cutlery, do;
| silver and fancy portemonnaies, card cases,
solid silver gobiets, cups, napkin rings, ice
cream, coffee and egg spoons, ice cream and
salad bowls, silver tea sets, &c, &c. &c In
| fact the list of new and elegant goods express
ly adapted to the holiday trade 10 be seen on
| the counters OF the Cats might be extended
| indefinitely. IL is so well known that tnis
finn deal in noihIng but first class goods, that
customers there feel assured OF being fairly
| dealt by; great desideratum in purchasing
Jewelry, In which so mucn deception is some-
times practised by inscriptions dealers
j. ROBINSON. at 3i3 Pa. avenue. has large
stock of watches, clocks, and iewelry. all OF
which be is disposing of AZ reasonable rates.
Give him call.
foR THE LADIES
IANsBURGH n BRO. SIS TN street. have
most tempting display OF goods for Iaoies'
wear, direct from Paris, and much below n
pOriation cost, owing TO lateness OF arrival.
sueh as cloth saques and basques, MORE an
tique silks, &c, &c. Their general stock of
dc aG al nm ,Q lwr lnr
which accounts for the thrsngs of customers
visiting their store.
GOOD FARE
L. Nj. DUBANT 4 Bro, National Eating
House, Penn. avenue and 9th street. keen up
the fame OF their establishment for excellent
fare. and those who cannot go there in person
10 partake of the good things will do well 10
order some nice Christmas fare from the res
tauIant. The potables at Dubant's are quite
as famous as the eatables, as all conneisseurs
are aware.
GOOD BUTTER.
The incest Christmas fare may be spoiled by
bad butter; but this never happens to those
VINO buy the golden article sold by q KoRGR NJ
OYSTER, Cenies Market. Oyster has reputa-
tion TO sustain, and will not sell a bad article
THE STAFF OF LIFK.
IHos. HAVENNERs splendid reel oven and
complicated machinery al his celebrated steam
bakery, 3l7 street, between \ and 9th streets
enable him 10 manufacture, on the largest scale
Boston crackers, milk biscuits, soda, water
and sugar crackers. ginger snaps,and delicious
bread, which, on account OF the saving OF "A.
Dor. he can sell at the lowest prices His es-
tablishment is now probably the largest and
most complete IN this section of the country
and his bread, crackers and cakes have long
been celebrated for their excellence
GAIT Co, Indiana avenue and LIST street,
have the choicest flour for baking Christmas
cakes. pies and puddings, and many other
things needed by housekeepers at this season
Give them a call.
CONFECTIONERY. &c.
NoRBECK, $40 Penn. avenue. has a large as
sortment of French and American bon bons
and candies, fancy sugar plum boxes, fancy
pound and fruit cakes, Of excellent quality and
n. ". BuRcHELL, I4th and streets, has at
his fashionable grocery the celebrated Mail
iards chocoLdts de fdntdisie, BON bOns, and cOcO-
LAT par excellence.
Jos. II. SHAFFIELD 2i6 Pa avenue, bet tween
18th and 18th streets, has just received a sup
ply Of grapes and oranges, and has fresh cakes
and pastry every day. His dining saloons,
where ladies can be served with oysters Ice
cream, &c. are now open.
&. WHITE succeeds Shaffield at 3S6 9th
street, and Will make to order confectionery,
cakes, ice cream, charlotte russo, blanc mango
and Ieilies, prepare supper, &c, &c.
CLOTHING, Doors AND SHOES. @
l.. ROSENBERG. i93 7th street, between ID and
+, is closing out his large stock OF clothing. by
selling heayy oyercoats Tor from $3.50 TO SIS,
hne cloth dress coats from 50 up, and other
ticles of wearing apparel in proportion, as will
be seen by reference TO his ad vertisement
The weather is getting very cold, and il be-
hooyes all who wish TO prevent colds in max
ing their holiday calls TO be well shod ROB
ERT ISRAEL, No. 379 9TH street, has a fine stock
of boots and shoes, for men, women, and chill
dren, and sells the same very low
DUvALL, merchant tailor, f3i Penn avenue
Will not only Mt you out with a fashionable
suit OF French or English cloth or cashmere,
but has dress and undershirts and drawers,
ties, umbrellas, handkerchiefs, hose. gloves,
and everything necessary for gentlemen to
make handsome appearance during the holi-
days.
CARRIAGES.
A nice carriage is good thing TO have at
Christmas time. or any other time. One of our
most reliable dealers in this line is Mr.. RoBT.
ii. GRAHAM, 34 ID street. His stock embraces
everything required in the carriage line.
TOYS, FANCY GOODS, &c.
GEORGE FRANCIS, 49O 9TH street, is famous
ior his stock OF holiday goods, useful and or
namental. His list Of presents for housekeep-
ers is wonderfully varied and full, and he ca
ters for tbe little folks In the most abundant
where. Everything imagine BILE in the toy line
and housekeeping line can be found at his ex-
tensive establishment.
Il. CRANDALL has, at HE Georgetown book
store, fine assortment Of holiday goods and
toys. superb stock Of books, beautiful work
boxes desks, cigar cases, music boxes, &c, &c.
WIN. z. SBKDD, llth street, near the avenue,
has fine assortment of wax dolls, sleeping
dolls, beautiful toys, funny toys and notions
of every description, besides gloves, dress
caps, ribbons, and other useful and ornamen-
tai articles.
CHRIsTMAs CHEER.
has an abundant supply of the best groceries
In demand for holiday use; new raisins, al
monds, English pickles, figs, filberts, jellies,
ourrants. nuts OF all kinds, domestic mince
meat, sweet cider, wines and lq uors, &c, &c,
and all offered at low prices.
GROCERIES, LIQUoRs, CIGARS, &c.
N. w. BURCHELL, corner 14th and streets,
under the Ebbitt House, not only has mince
meat OF excellent quality, but almost every ar
ticle kept in first class groceries in the largest
cities.
EGAN & PERRIR corner F. and 9th streets
also advertise mince meat OF extra uality, pure
apple cider, imported and native wines and
liquors, and large and well stock Of grocer
les.
II. M. y. KING & Son, King Place, advertise
oranges, grapes, nuts, raisine, figs, currants,
spices, seuppernong wine, domestic mince
meat, candies, chocolates, and many other rare
and delicious articles in demand for the holi-
days. .'.r. r-.-
GEO MoCAULEY Il Co, 39S Pennsylvania
avenue, keep what 10 really a first class estab-
lshment, and snuffere, chewers, and smokers
can be accommodated with cigars, pipes, snuff,
and every variety of the weed on moderate
terms. trrs f FFHrt -
LAcKs, DRY GOODS, CLOVIS, &c.
Jos J MAY q Co, 3ue Pennsy lvania avenue,
between 9th and 10Th streets, are selling great