Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1869-12-23

| STREET, place Of standard attraction through
out the year, is crowded at the holiday season
with customers in quest Of something particu-
/ larry tasteful and appropriate for the holiday
season, and which shall have a permanent
,ox screxs .ne poet saysa thing Of beauty is
light to the receiver, assOciating the giver in the
mind with all that is pleasing and kindly
tMouid be impossible In cur space to catalogue
the infinite number Of beautiful things i'm the
pictorial way to be seen on the walls, tables and
casels at Markrifers, but among those which
specially attract the eye of visitors are some
sh and German artists and which, though OF
the hrst class, are offered at price to put them
within the reach of persons Of modern means
A.mohg them may be mentioned the companion
pictures The Separation and "Return," by
Brochart OF Paris; SPAS Letter. and "Rabyis
Answer" (delicious) by the same artist; 1.-THE
Widows Comfort" and ITS companion by
tal picture by Erskine Nicol A. r. A.
In the way OF OIL paintings there are some
exceedngly good things at Mlkritsr's, and
Sister by Merle, the original Of which sold
Ior $4,000. The white Mountain Scene" by
Tesla, Is an admirable picture, and ought to be
secured by some amateur. But we advise all
who can, to improve the opportunity of seeing
these pictures, and the thousand Of others on
Tree exmo1tion at Markriters. The purchaser
TINS part Of the country of picture frames,
brackets, cord, tassels, and al; things Of the
kind.
Mr.. Markriter is so well known in this city
that We hardly need add that his name Is the
synonyme Of good-taste and fair-dealing and
that in all matters Of interior decorations his
Judgment and advice is second to none.
RUPPERr's ESTABLISHMENT, $50 eth street,
APPLY designated the Headquarters of Kriss
Kringle," is thronged from morning till night.
There never was such a collection of wonders
and delights for the little folks, and it is not
strange that parents and children flock there
from all quarters. The wonderful variety and
freshness Of the goods sold at Ruppert's is due
to the fact that the importations are made di-
yess ~ Ms bS The fine stock
good taste In such matters has been evidenced
by the widespread celebrity for years of the
RUPERT establishment, for the beauty and ex-
work, embrolderies, &C., &c. We could FIJI
The STAR from end to end with an emu
meraton Of the interesting articles dis
.-.,.u lne various rooms of Ruppert's
immense establishments, but the reader
must look for himself to get an idea.
play of dolls, certainly the finest ever seen in
Washington, illustrated by the superb specimen
in the window, which is undoubtedly the largest
not only crying and talking dolls, but dolls that
absolutely laugh, and are so life-like that it Is
difficult to realize that they are not alive. The
stock OF dolls was selected in Europe by Mrs.
remarkably low prices at which such articles
are sold in Europe. There is a wonderful port
able kriss Kringle, with gas fixtures and jets,
in Washington; but, as we have already said,
the customer can only judge Of their beauty and
interest by visit in person.
DUBANT's RESTAURANT, corner Of 9Th street
and Pennsylvania avenue, is the resort at holt
day times as well as other seasons of the year of
those who like to vary their fare by something es
has always been a favorite, both with citizens
and strangers. The edibles and liquors are Of
the best and the attendance is notably polite and
good, these matters being carefully supervised
by the proprietor in person. The oyster supply
at Dubant's Is particularly fine, and the admira-
BILE manner in which they are served has given
the house a wide reputation for its bivalvular
Injuries.
HUSBANDS who would like to feel secure
against Indiana divorces, and lovers who wish
to guard against the mitten, we will impart to
you secret worth knowing. To retain the love
of your better halves, or detective affinities"
as the case may be, take them as a Christmas
gift some Of the elegant toilet articles to be had
between 18th and 18th streets. Among the goods
he advertises as suitable for the holidays are
fine German colognes, French and English ex-
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well-selected assortment Of all toilet articles.
THE INTERNATIONAL EXHIBITION has begun
on 9Th street. Bebb & Weveridge-we beg their
pardon, WEBB & BEvERIDGR, 42I, on that street,
(Odd Fellows Hall jim addition to their grand
display Of holiday goods from all lands, hereto
ore noticed by us, now advertise punch bowls
of various kinds, rich vases, bureau sets, card
stands, jardiniers, odOr stands, match safes,
smoking sets, ink stands, glove boxes, rich cups
and saucers, and many other new and beautiful
goois. Also, a large variety of the latest de-
signs plated ware, comprising cake baskets, ber-
~ dishes, castors, butter dishes, tea sets, ice
pitchers, walters, goblets, mugs, &c.
A GREAT DEAL is said about appropriate
presents for ladies, but Mr.. WM. s. TEL, new
number, 915 Pennsylvania avenue, n. W., SEN
sibly addresses himself to our fair readers, and
advertises presents for gentlemen in great
variety; the latest London and Paris styles,
scarfs, ties, handkerchiefs, French jewelry,
French embroidered bosoms, linen bosom shirts,
robes, breakfast jackets, Paris kid gloves, &C.
all Of the most elegant patterns.
CHRISTMAS GIFTS should be: LIST, useful; I'd,
beautiful; Sd, enduring, 90 as to keep fresh the
memory Of the giver. All of these requirements
are fulfilled by the toy trunks, ladies and mems
satchels ladies dress trunks, sole leather trunks,
saddles, harness, &c, Tor presents at the prasti
cal mandatory Of JAMES s. TOPHAM ~ Co.,
425 fold No. 500 Seventh street, one door above
odd Fellows Hall.
THE WONDERS of "Jack and the Beanstalk''
are not more appreciated by the little ones,
than a peep into Kriss Kring1e's Headquarters,
at CHARLES RUPPERr's, 80 Seventh street,
between ID and 4.
RECEPTIONS, banquets, festivals, balls, par
ties, dinners, &C., are the order Of the day
and night during the holiday season, and no one
likes to be seen stability dressed ON such Occa-
sons. Go to A. SAKs & Co., GU Seventh street,
for men and boys clothing.
GUSHING TIMES" at CHARLES ULRICH, JE's,
No. 493H Ninth street, between ID and 4.
Everybody who reads his long advertisement in
The STAR are rushing there for holiday goods.
The PACIFIC COAST furnishes some of the
finest goods for Christmas presents. California
gold and Alaska diamonds are in great demand
about this time, and w. l.. WALL & Co. are
going to give everybody q chance at them
They sell jewery, watches, &c, at auction to-
morrow morning at their new marble building
southwest corner Of Pennsylvania avenue and
9Th street-1S X gold set, latest style Is k gold
rings, latest styles; breast pins, rings sleeve
buttons, charms, keys, shirt studs; also, lot OF
fine Alaska diamonds, In Is K. gold.
THE TROUBLE about the French cable will no,
prevent the clerks in the Departments who re-
ceive their salaries tomorrow, and all other
persons who wish to buy their dainties Of the
best quality, and on the most liberal terms from
purchasing of HENRY ALBERs, French con.
Il ctioner, $50 Eleventh street, between and
l.. He has = nne assortment Of pound, fruit and
other cakes and great variety Of candies. Din
ners FURNISHED In elegant style.