Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1868-12-22
THE CHRISTMAS SEASON.
uh. puv HALLIDAY Goods. Ac

Years with persons in search OF holiday pres
eIts OF course those business men who adj
yertIse literally Will be mos patronized, BE-
cause nearly all consult their newspapers to
see y mere hey can purchase Iu~t what they
need On The best terms. We re sumo below our
notices. Of advertisers in the STAB, and will
continue them from day TO in order that
our readers may know where 10 purchase the
Dest and cheapest goods for ne holiday sea
sCn
The Christmas dilner, always looked for
ward 70 with pleasure and which is generally
tie occasion Of happy family reunions, keeps
cur housesespers IN busy preparation for
several days Orshand, and the place where
- Procure a handsome Dinner Service or re-
place III well worn China with new and suit
able sets i one OF some interest, which CHARLES
ILRI"H. .lE, at is-}S ytn street. can answer
q tSe satisfaction Of all, for his stock Is enc of
the largest and most complete IN the CITY, Not
Only does De offer style and variety of
Dinner and Tea Sets, but mas also In store
large assortment OF fancy and useful articles
We'll suited for holiday presents, among " hich
may D. mentioned Toilet Sets, Vases Wine
SITS. DecaIteTs, Parian Busts and Figures,
WOTs Baskets, Card Sands and Receivers
Lava GJ.GS OF every description, Bohemian
glassware IN endless variety. together with ali
kinds CT Housekeeping Utensils and Table
Furniture. his patent Il OlSeless ArZaud Burners
cannot De surpassed for a clear and steady
hight. and Lamps, Chandeliers, Shades. &c,
have received lis especial attention In selecting
every style and description. Fine view
pressed Porcelain Shades, photographed and
painted Mica lined Paper and Tin Shades
with Rubber Pipes, &c., &c, may be found AT
his store where Christmas presents may be
procured AZ very reasonable prices.
Booksellers are well aware of the fact that
their establishments are favorite resorts of
those in search OF holiday presents, and there
fore MI &. D. LEIEEENAS, 500 9th street. cor
Her Of ID. II scdIIICn 10 the well selected stock
hat Nm hs.lx ha,.
large and very handsome assortment of Catho-
lac Prayer BCCxs. Bibles, Juvenile Books, Sc.
with Standard Works, WrIting Desks. Work
Boxes Jewel Gases, Portfolios, Games of every
description. Gold Pens. Pocket Cutlery, &c,
which ~ sells al very moderate prices.
Our merchants are evidently trying 10 out-do
Zach other in the display CT their holiday goods.
FOrenOs: amO1g the 7th-strest merchants Is
Mr.. GEORGE EKANCIs, above Odd Fellows,
Han, wLCs- stock Of HousefurnIsning artIIcas
Work Boxes, Writing Desks. Dressing Gases
t1ga- Stands. Pocket Books, Baskets, Brushes
haLdsOme Plated and Britannia Ware. Table
and Tea spoons. Table and Pocket Cutlery.
Toys OF every description, Children's Car
TageS. Sleighs, Carte, and Japan Sets is very
complete IN fact there may be found al hIs
establishment any thing desired for Christmas
Pc and al very reasonable prices.
The place 10 secure all kinds of Injuries is
IRE store of y. ". BURCHELL, a. the corner OF
18th and + streets. His stock, selected especi-
ally for the holiday season, comprises in mart
French Brandy Peaches, Florida Oranges
New York Apples. Imperial Prunes, French
canned FRUITS and Candies, Craps. Figs.
Nuts spices nc, &c His shelves presents
the most tempting appearance c., and a Mr. Bur
Chen Imports his own goods, OF course his
prices ara reasonable.
Jewelry Ofev'ry description and Slyerware
are much sought after during the holiday sea-
son. Watches, Chains. Rings, Handsome Sets
Of Jewelry and Fancy Goods OF every descrip-
ton may De found al the store of Mr.. J. hARR
SIS Penn ylyanla avenue near, 7th street Pur-
eaaseTs may rely upon the quality of articles
purchased there, as Mr.. h. is one Of our oldest
oealeTs and Is well-known throughout the
city. be - also agent for the celebrated Howe
sewing Machine, and has just received 4 large
supply of these useful Instruments
There Is nothing more appropriate for q pres
ent than 3 ri,e book during the CHRISTMAS
holidays he young and old will need some.
thing 10 Rad. and many good books are rem
ceIed more attractive by the style Of binding
Nay purchaser even the most fastidious can
O. suitef ~ Messrs. w H. x U. II. MoRsIsoS's
Book and Stationery Store, on the north SIDE of
Pennsylvania avenue. near ! y street wberr
can Il IOuLd POeticaI WORKS and Histories IN
ali styles OF binding, Children Books, PRAYER
fCohs' piarles, Periodicals., and all kinds Of
S,slIOLery
Now that Christmas Is coming. whara can /
get neat pair of boots or shoes. | want a
neatly it-IEg pair and a pair thai will last,
atsc made N The latest style, and am bothered
10 Know where 10 get them. We know 60 10
WHEATLEY :, on Pennsylvania avenue. be-
tween 81 ana = streets. north side He has
lot only ready-Inade goods. but has resumed
The MAX ufactuTIIg 10 order, for which h.. was
80 Justly noted years ago. Many Of ms old
customers Will be glad 10 learn The fact and
give h n Christmas call.
Well he time Is drawing near and i'll want
ri'e Christmas gift for a friend, mast pur-
chase soon. some stores are more crowded
thai Others, and II want anything a. GALT's
Jewelry establishment 1 certainly must get il
sCon. there Is such crowd always there
Their stock Is 80 large that there Is always
chance 70 select anything desired. IL seems
that he quantity OF their goods increases IN
stead Of diminishing under the great run of
ChS'C-n- " nlle he quality, OF course, cannot be
FOR rlomeEt doubted. Just look IN ANYHOW
aid so the array. JeweIry OF every rip
ton Watches 81 Foreign and Amerlcan make.
aLu me hi'Ie SILVER Watches. suitable tor
presents 70 young people. Vest aud Fob
thai Us. studs, Sleeve Buttons. Scarf Pins and
Slides, IN plain Gold and set with pr.ci us
S;cE-z' Diamonds set in the most approved
>tyle>, Kings OF all Elnds, and Gold and Silver
IhTmoles. Silver Ware of every description
tlocks, without number, from the fines
French clock down.
hABLE Co, the popular clothing dealers
al tte Pennsylvania avenue, invite attention 10
Their large stock Of Wearing Apparel A sui,
al Clothes makes a yeTy handsome present
especially when Iney can De procured nj such
60. A0'e +"
brilliantly lighted parlor a, Christmas
lmes IS Suggestive Of comfort and enjoyment,
IL your chandeliers need new shades Vii, m
Establishment OF A X. SHEPHYRDk re, ne,
Pennsylvania avenue. Their stoc < oil Shadas
Of every variety IS very complete InrIudin-
..GreeIan Bend" Globes, Csometsin1 nsw
Chandeliers, Brackets, Pillar Lights. manv 81
them Of b-sutiful design ard execution AMI
many other rare and beautiful articles of rhs
latest styles and richest designs.
h. old of n
60, under Metzerott Hall, has enjoyed a lib
eral patronage for years past, but pecialIy so
always during the holiday season, for there
may De found one of tie largest and best as
sorted stocks OF Fancy Goods, Plated Ware, Ice
PITCHERS. &c. of any house in the city. The
China and Glass Ware of every style and de-
scripaOn offered by them cannot fail 10 please.
The ladies in making their Christmas pur-
chases never forget the Cry goods houses, aud
II IS only necessary tor us 20 mention that
Messrs. j. J. MAY Sc Co, 31s Pennsylvania
avenue, between OH and 10Th streets, have lust
received another lot OF those rich Black and
Colored SILK Dress Patterns, Evening Silks.
IrIsh and French Poplins, MerisOs, Reps,
Serges- with other French and En- glish Drrs
Goods, and $1,000 worth Of HID Gloves, lust
The thin for presents.
Another acceptable present is 8 handsome
pair OF Skates, such can be procured D.
Nessrs. j. W. KENNEDY * Co, JAS Pennsyl-
sAhasTerne, opposite The Metropolitan Hotel
seHns, Tool Chests. Table and Pocke. Cutlery,