Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1868-12-15
THE CHRISTMAS SEASON.

ments as many people buy early 10 avoid the
rush IN the stores Just previous to Christmas,
and 10 select their goods from a full stock. We
resume below our notices of advertisers in the
STAR, and will continue them from day to day
in order that our readers may know where to
purchase the best ard cheapest goods for the
holidays.
In a large and we'll conducted dry goods es.
enlistment may be found many things sulta.
bic for Christmas presents. Messrs. PERRY *
BRO, at the corner of Penr@ylyania avenue
and 9th street. fully aware of this fact have lust
received for the holiday trade q large assort-
ment Of Cloaks, Shavls, Dress Goods, Silk
Suits, Embroideries, CassImeres, Cloths. &c,
&c, and their stock now embraces every quail
ity of first class fancy and staple Dry Goods
The upper floors of their large building sre
devoted to the sale OF Carpets, Curtains, Oil
Cloths, Rugs, and Mattings, where will be
found a splendid assortment OF both home and
foreign manufacture, and at very reasonable
prices. The character of this establishment il
too we'll known throughout the city 10 need q
word of praise, having been esta OH he'd in lSfO
Purchasers Will find It to their advantage to
visit the house of the Messrs. Perry IN making
their selections of holiday goods.
OF course Jewelry is among the recognized
list of presents for the holidays. Nowadays
30 much of the bogus kind has been introduced
that the query naturally arises, where can
get the hestl the genuInel thst which will oe
worth its weight as purchase The ans wer is,
az NJ W. GAIT AND BROTHERS. Magnificent
Establishment, on the north side OF Pennsyl-
yania avenue, between llth and 18th strests
They guarantee all their goods Walk in A
young man can present nothing to his lady
love more acceptable than a handsome G. old
Watch and Chatelaine purchased at Galt's.
Time pieces they have In every variety; French
Clocks al prices to suit almost any purse, and
little Alarm Clocks TO waken you at any hour
IN the morning. Then again. Jewelry of every
description; Rings of all kinds, plain gold, set
precious stones; Bosom Studs of every
variety; Scat Pins and Slides; Sleeve Buttons,
and elaborate Badges suitable for all. Their
stock Of silver Is OF the most solid and durabl
kind. Table and Tea Spoons, Fish and Butter
Knives, Napkin Rings, Salt Trays, and CON-
plete Table n meet the eye in endless variety
The assortment of Gold Fob Vest and Mex
Chains is also large. The Opera Glasses of
their own direct importation cannot o. excellec
comprising sill kinds, Pearl, Ivory and Euam-
elsd, with the name, gait Indellioly, IN irked on
each, aS a guarantee OF It's value Eyening
Faas The Calls have IN all styles, Pearl, Ivory
and Gilt Being one OF the oldest estaolish he'd
firms IN The city, they can sell, only what they
buy, the best, and buying for cash as they do,
tkeIT prices as;oLIsh even the most economical.
When purchase Is made at Galts that /, suffi-
CIent proof OF the quality OF the article
Our Indy readers are always interested in the
condition. OF the dry goods market, and are
constantly on the alert as 10 where they can
procure pod bargains. Need we mention the
well known house Of WIN. X. RILEY & Bao. at
No 20 Central Stores between eth and Sth
streets THIS firm, determined not TO b. sur
passed, have Just received one OF the largest and
best aSSOrt6 stocks OF foreign and domestic
d-y goods to be found, embracing Irish Pop
Inns. PLAIN an plaid Reps, in all colors, Cas-.
relIons, in SIX and WCOlen goods, rich Black
snd COIOTrd Silks. Sbawls, Eelvets. Opera
Cloths. Gloves, Embroidered Linen. Hosiery.
Sc. The most fast dious will find here what
ever their tastes may exact. as the Messrs.
Riley have had u long experience IN the busI.
ness, and consequently offer all styles aud quail
I;Ies OF goods heir upper floors. devoted to
the sale of Blanket, Bed Spreads and Comforts
Table Linens. and Napkins, Towels, Irish
Linens and Sheetngs, have been replenished
with stock comprising the very best goods of
Tins description, all o: which they offer al the
lowest cash prices.
OF course all will appear in holiday attire
Christmas aud New Years Day. and a neat
fttIng boot or shoe is indispensable TO a COM
ple'e toilet. To our readers in the West End
We recommend The house " A. A. WILSON, liz
PennS ylyauia ayenu-, near 2Hjh street. who
has just enlarged his stock for The holidays
The goods offered BY MIR. Wilson are of the hast
Workmanship, and his establishment Is fast be-
coming formidable rIvAl TO Older houses.
We are sometimes favored with 20 d sleigh
ing. and our principal thoToush fLres are made
merry with the jingling bells. Now is the
tine 10 get your sleighs in readIn aud not
wait until The snow. when prices sure to
advance. Visit the establishments of JOHN r.
ELvANs Co, = and 81 Louisiana avenue and
pUrChas set OF Sleigh Bells. The firm ad i
yeT;Ise Body Neck, and NarrngaIe Straps;
Bills, sIngly or by the dozen; Sleigh Baskets,
and Runners, al moderate prices.
The coming season Will no doubt be one OF
the most fashionable and brIllian; ever wit
messed IN Washington, and the ladies are al
ready busIly engaged in preparing for recep-
lions. parties. hops, SC. What could be Il more
desirable present 10 a wife. mother, or sister,
than a rieh Dress Pattern, such one as can
BE- found at the establishment Of Messrs JOS.
j. MAY X Co., 3OS Pa. avenue. between sth
and 1ith streets. where can be had rich bIac Z
and color.d Silks, Paris Worsted Dress q Gods
Lyon SIX eIyets, al prices greatly reduced
for the holiday season. They have added
largely 20 their usual stock, and in the increase
have manifested their customary good tas IT,
enough 10 make those buy who never bon ht
before, and those who bought before TO buy the
more Their Kid Glove DepaI tment, 70 which
thew give especial attention, has received large
additions 10 the stock, imported by the firm
nom Paris. AleXandr1ne's, Despre's. Alex
andres, and Couryoisier's make are offered Al
fhe lowest prices.
The house of Messrs. GREEN i WILLIAMS a
the corner Of 5th and u streets, and their
branch store al AGO eth street, contain com lere
assortments offurniture. Chairs. Tables Sofas,
and LouLges-ParlOr, Chamber. Library and
Kitchen furniture OF all kinds-are of the finest
description pleasing 10 view aud no doubt
sui more agreeable TO use. Carpats RINGS
vi Clotns' and Maitings at reasonable prices
NJ tnis ss'aDilshment purchasers can find
many things suitable for holiday presents tha
nrrn having Just selected their stock with a
view 10 Christmas times
SILVER Ware OF every description Watches.
Diamonds, and an extensive ASSORTMENT ~
Jeweiry' purchased especially for The holi.
days; and fancy articles apparently without
limit may De found. at the store OF NJ I KADR
3a Pennsylvania avenue, near eth straa, ar
as all pinehbeck or fraudulent stuff is fnrs,gn
TO the house, purchases may reIy mon an
articles being pure His cases are fillad win
Jewelry of choicTst design and the best uorE
manship- Mr.. h. IL also the agent for m.
Howe sewing machine, and has Just recei we'd !
large supply for the holidays. No well regu
lated household should be without a swim,
machine. and ii is Just the thing for a Christ
mas present.
What Is the use of a costly dress without tn
necessary accompaniment, such as the Panic
and Bustle Skirts and French Corsetsl BArN
IN the IDtelli gencer Building, has q large as
sortment of these Goods, and all are warrante
TO ~. or no sale. Persons desiring TO dres
Doll Babies for the coming festive season cal
there md suitable little Hoop Skirts TO compiled
the outfit.
Persons erestIng houses, or those who con
template so doing in the Spring, would do wei
TO call and see the beautiful Slate ManteIs a
SOP, 9Th street, opposite the Centre Market
where there will be- found also an extensive
stock OF Doors, Sash, Blinds, and Builder
Hardware.
The first requisite for making a stylish dres
- 10 procure a reliable pattern after the Iatss
fashion. The dress, when made after such