Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1869-12-21
HOLIDAY GOODS.
where 20 Buy Them.

The Christmas holidays are rapidly approach
inE, and the stores have now opened their sup
Plies of goods OF all kinds for the gift season,
and the display is unusually rich and attractive
Those who wish to make their purchases before
The stores are thronged, and their stocks have
Been picked over will find in THE STAR, adver-
ttsements Of the leading establishments where
holiday goods are soil.
Many pedestrians on the avenue are unable to
account for the great rush up Ith street and the
crowded condition of the street cars on that
thoroughfare- 1t takes but a short time, how
ever, To ascertain the cause, as Messrs. A. SAKs
4 Co, who are constantly keeping their BUSH
ness before the public through our advertising
columns. are located at 5rT eth street. near ID,
and il is here that hundreds are daily fi0ckino to
select from their large and wcll-assorted stock
OF clothing suits for old and young. and gents
furnishing goods of every description which
this enterPrIsing firm has selected for the holi-
day season Upon their counters may be found
ehlldrtns, boys youths, and mems suits and
oyercOats, dressing gowns. smoking Jackets ties
.ris, handker s collars, Nc; &c, in end
Known clothing houses in the city, and as they
have but one price only, marked in PLAIN figures
purchasers will find them to be very reasonable
NO persons ignorance of material being taken
advantage of. The first floor of their establish
nent is devoted to ready-made clothing and fur
nishing goods and the second floor In the tailor
ing department.. where all kinds of suits are
made TO order at very short notice.
Nothing can be more suitable for Christmas
present uan an artlcle OF JeWelry or plated ware,
though many have an idea that their means will
not admit OF such purchases. A visit to the
house of Messrs. NJ. w. GAIT & Bro. Do Penn
ylvania avenue, opposite The STAR Office, and
Am examination of their large and rich stock
will soon dispel all such thoughts as their cases
are filled with articles suitable for the most
limited purse, as well as thief most plethoric
Besides their immense stock ofelegant iewelry
watches, silver and plated ware, they offer a
large assortment OF fancy goods, clocks bronZes
opera glasses, &c. &C., suitable for the holiday
fa lrah ftSarn inv
stock is complete. This establishment is too
well known in this community to need any pra.e
at our hands, and purchasers may rest assured
that no pinchbeck or fraudulent wares are
offered by them.
WHY'S it that every street ear stops at the
corner OF Eleventh street and Pennsylvania ave
nuT? Why l. IL that 50 many carriages are at
the curb about this corner? are questions daily
asked, but soon answered a glance at the
windows of Messrs. BLANCHARD & MoHUN is
given. Their establishment, always a favorite
resort, but especially so during the holiday sea-
son, * evidently determined To maintain the
reputation which ii has had for years past. ANY
one failing to secure a suitable article for a
present here must indeed, be hard to please
As will be seen by their advertisement of inter-
ssting reading matter for this season, they have
Just opened another addition to their large and
well selected stock, which comprises illustrated
gift books Of every description, and fancy arti-
cies, which have been purchased since the fall
in gold, and are therefore marked at very low
rates. Purchasers should not fail to visit this
establishment while making their selections
Something new in the way of dress materials
and dry goods can alw avs be found at the estab-
hshment of j. j. MAY, 30s PENNSYLVANIA ave-
nue., near Tenth street, a. they are daily receiy-
ing large consignments of goods from New York
and of their own importation. This season they
lave made speciality of black and colored silks
and velyets, which they are Offering at extremely
low prices. Their shelves are also filled with
plaid and other dress goods OF every quality and
price Their lid glove department COMPRISES
probably the largest stock of any house in the
cry, embracing every make and color.
hEssRs- J. W. BcTELEE x BEo., 500 Penn
almost any article required suitable FOR holiday
presents. They havcJust opened a large stock,
Of silver plated ware, tea sets. casters, butter
coolers, ice pitchers, forks, spoons, ladies, gob-
lets, Sc, a., selected expressly for this season,
besides they offer a large assortment of useful
and ornamental goods, and a visit TO their estab-
hshment will undoubtedly result in the selection
Of handsome present at a reasonable price, as
the firm believe in small profits and lively bus
ibe<s.
What can be more acceptable for a Christmas
present than an elegant organ, melOdeon, or
piano? Either of the above articles can be OBJ
tanned on the most reasonable terms at the es-
Enlistment OF FREDERICK 4. REICHENBACH,
go 18th street. above Pennsy lyania avenue. He
invites the attention Of the public to his large
stock.
Bookstores are undoubtedly fayorite places to
select presents tor the holidays AMI this fact
seems TO be well understood by dealers in that
class Of goods, as they have made their places of
business attractive by the great display Of beau
uful articles. j. .. TONLINsoN, new number
1l26, 9Th street between j. and VI , calls the at
tentiOn OF the public tn his stock just opened
albums, gold pens, Bibles, prayer books, juvenile
serials, and toy books in endless variety, picture
francs, cords tassels, &C., &C., of every style
The old and well-known establishment of MIR.
D. kARR, S4s Pennsylvania avenue, near 9TH
street, again presents beautiful appearance
with the rich display of holiday goods COM
prising ladies' and gentlemen's fine gold watches
and chains. hne jewelry, silver and plated ware,
bronze and French clocks, opera glasses gold
&c. Mr.. Kafr + also the agent for the eeie,
brated Howe sewing machine, with the new
self-acting baster. to which he invites special
attention His prices will be found very rea-
sonable, and n he Is well known I'm the commu-
nifty, purchasers may rest assured that they will
not he taken advantage OF, or receive any fraud
sient wares, no such goods being offered by
Msssrs. COOPER * LATIMxR, auctioneers.
Star Buildings, sell at auction tomorrow morn
ing Superior assortment Of la.lies' and chill
drens' fur. i'm mink, Hudson Bay Company.
and water mink.
SAMUEL SANsTAG, auetioneer will sell, eyerv
morning at 10 o'clock and every evening at
o'clock, large assortment of toys, willow ware,
plated ware, &c.
avenue, has an immense stock of goods for the
holiday season.
During the approaching festivities the Bible
ought 10 be read, and nothing is more appro.
pirate than gift of that Kind, such as can be
found at PARKER's, corner 9Th and r streets
There he has them from the small pocket Bible
10 those Of the largest size which adorn the
Parlor a. a family record. He has also writing
desks, portfolios, workboxes of most elaborate
workmanship, and great variety of toy books
and fancy goods.
Deer meat is not dear meat this season. az our
readers Will Ind by taking the street cars AMI
going 10 WILLIAM ALBERT kING's in tseorpe-
town. He advertises in our paper TODAY yeni-
son AZ the lowest market rates ana poultry also
AZ astonishingly low prices. He has lust re-
eeiyed an immense consignment which he Ia
determined 10 close at bargains for purchasers
Watches, jewelry and plated ware al i.
ALhxAkDER's, 20 Pennsy lvania avenue.
carpets OF every pattern and quality at Ap-
AnsoE's, 800 Ninth street.
New ehromos, photographs, and goods suita-
Die for holiday presents are daily received AZ
TIE art repository OF SMITH & STRONG as5 II
street, near the Ebbitt House.
masonic KLEcTIoSs.-At the stated amman
sicaton of ID. B. French Lodge No, X -
A. NJ, held last night, the foIlovino nficsr.
Uere elected for the ensuing wear VI NJ
STILES, W. NJ; Ross A. Fish, 5. W.: ,Josenh r.
sovtki, j. W.; and T.. A. M cTutyre and ~. ~
3 j. W. Tabor were again nirnsosIy elec,a.,
Secretary and Treasurer.
In Pentalpha Lodge, No. 3, the entire Mat of
old of1cers were reelected. "a fellows :--.Josepa
Daniels, W. NJ; John w. Griffin, y. W.; Lewis
~ stephens, j. W; j. G.. Poynton, Secretary:
And d. ", Hood, Treasurer.
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SIEIoUs ACCfDENT-About six o-r,orl las.
evening Wlile Mr. IL A Rrexs.ar a.. i,,s,,-...s