Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1870-12-19
CHRIsTMAs CHIMES.


Holiday Goods-Where to Buy Them.
IL the state Of the atmosphere does not alvav,
proclaim the advent o" Christmas the state q,
the store windows invariably does, and il Ia now
treat Of Itself TO look into the groceries. 70 4,
dry goods stores, the toy shops, the book stores
Se., AID see the preparation. for rsle fest We
season, even II We canuoS become the owners G
all the pretty things we take fancy to. b
none are so poor as not 20 be abe to make some
Christmas purchases, and our advertising COL
umns are now an excellent holiday direc o " 10
all the places where customers most do congre-
gate. We resume below Our notices of adyer-
fiSers, aud shall continue the same from day To
day as new advertisements appear
The PruSssan columns around Paris tbs
french columns on the Loire, and the Russi m
Columns marching on Turkey, are none OF them
uOing such effective service for their kinvlv
republican, and imperial masters as HEyNIss's
eOiemn IN The STAR is doing for h'm-their<
IN the cause OF wsr-his in the interests OF
peace. We take il for grained that ever ona
VINO wants q new suit o. clothes Tor the boI-
ldsys, or who Is looking around to purchass
iIesep :, VIII read TIE advertisement referred
10, Whlcn Il that OF GEORGE G.. HRNyIyG 4IO
.th street y w, between ID and r., be cause in
SEES iorth that be has oOened la !e assortment
Is g1oGs lor the holiday trade, at one price only
marked IN plain figures. Hls stock comprises
Articles adapted Ito the wants o. all. Bows suits
s45o To SO; youths suits. SO TO 500; boys' and
tne1s eauntets and gloves, linen hemmcd
Presen =, from 81 to 30 per box seats boWs
mes, suspenders. robes de chambre yeIves
knohlng Jackets, coIds and tassels, shirts over
coats, dress coats, veIyeS and silk yC1ts 81 70
so; stocks. standing coIIars uiohs ems MI
gloves, AND ready made clothing OF ALI dSScr-n
workmen- ' oe>'
Though letter ard note paper. envelona.
Nc, are said to be stationery, ii is we'll know
fact IL Il they 20 all over the world, which ra-
minds us that RICHARD RoBKRrs 1O2f -th
street, above New Yo.k avenue has a suonlv I,
Tue same Aho, large assortment OF illus
ins Eng!sh and American books for the hol-
Idsys, adapted to all ages and tastes; books and
caroe, suitable for Sunday School Premiums:
writing desks, work boxes, satchels rocket
books, alb inns, stereoscopic views, &c, at low
PEnekiEello has suspended, but so has not ID.
"A. BRosNAN, at the Catholic bookstore. G
street, between 9th and 10th, who sdvert!ses
nohdsy presents, devotional, controversial and
Ilreenaheous Catholic publications in grea,
sy and elegant bindings; also, rosaries,
e-ste prices. ~ 9" iou
III you would relish your food, labor for II. if
you would enjoy your raiment, pay for il be-
fore you wear il; if you would sleep soundIv
take good conscience to bed with YOU: and il
you would save money buy from LEWIS BAAR.
q :
neat black osrich tips from as cents unxa,ds
felt hats, all shades and at the lowest prire.'
sash ribbons all shades; black and white llama
fringes at 81 per ward, embroidered slinnars
very low for Christmas presents bIacE sndf poI
org frlDges all prices, AleAandre's kid eloyes
At 81 leT pair. sio'eS
The fisherman was right who Said he aIwav.
fot net profit; but what profit do BRAY
BRO, 81 Pennsylvania avenue. get. who ad-
k Yer, The cheapest groceries in town. viz
- - oa.l - o.
Iei.eGtra, = o. and SIS; best back tens goc
anu - per 10 imperial tess. Sc, Al 81 25 AMI
:dc - SugaI HrlIs, 81 per gallon; golden syrup,
GER layer raisirs, 19c. per ID best new seedIes,
Ialslhs &c, prime new citron, SC; choice new
ib ps az Ice large boxes best new layer rais-
ho,es "a a. pc. oox half boxes do. 81 So; quarter
n'e' &c per 10; best roll butter, soc: frst
r,or,-. = ana DC; brown sugars, H. -
= usiI -, "Ih1c meat, ISc. -
A cs,I ri,,or 49,. :. CIV say lie has deal to
60 through, which is a stirling wa, 'Ans
AZ The TACT that those card baskets ADVERTISE
oy D.; W BoTELEg * BEo. are Just the thipr
or Tue reception season, and thst the Carist.
.as.-l IT eab1oS De lerycd without jusS such
.1SJ Is perry dishes, lorks, spoons aud otEer
selling. io'
a rVIe OF onions Is a strong rope a. all are
aware who know beans, alb. the fact that |
.nOng the ladies tie n.Osi Popular po.a .oes are
a al ,iatoTs, al OF which vegetables, (exr~ -.
lie Ia nor"06 -"TathCr with a-r.ICs --pt
les, AMI canned tematoes, are ad, ertl.ed BIZ
JNc. W. LCMsDoS, 951 Louisian avenue,
The man that turned his business over was
4 haymsker, but the late hrm Of Gray <
have turned over their wood aud to,l
bIsine-s to BENEDICT ECTCsrNs, Who will
y. ". " e 'O'I'i VI O'a anu N streets
"Wnether a ROSTERS knowledge of daybreak
IL the result of instinct or observation is a
question still open to discussion; but the state
nent that kIDwRLL & HENDERSON,, 400 9th
street, are selling paper hsrgines, window
shades, picture frames, &c, az reduced rates
does not admit OF debate, i, being a liked fact
Senator Sumner is said to have the largest
of autographs in the country, and
Jos. j. MAY, $50 Pennsylvania avenue, has the
largest collection of ladies. gents and misses
besc quality Paris KID gloves, rust opened to-
Gay; also, splendid stock of hne WOODEN dress
good and Lyons black silks, LYONS silk velvets,
black and eOlorcd velveteens, &c, &c. Terms
ca>D. One price only.
The reception season will commence with tbe
new year, and al who intend to put their house.
in order Tor the winter will do we'll TO call on
NM- y MI. CHELL & Co, corner 9TH street and
Penn ylyania avenue. ard examine their new
stock OF CO. peting, oil cloths, mating, rugs
CURTAIN and furniture materials, &C.
N
TIE THYATRRs.-Tbere will be no perform
ance at the National Theater this evening in
consequent OF The extensive Arrangements for
bringing out the rev Christmas pantomime of
'Ste-S Saw, CT the Old Woman who Lived in a
Shoe which has been in preparation for some
months + sst, not having been entirely perfected
lie new scenery and complicated appliances
1or the successful production Of all the tricks
and uansformauoDs have cost a large sum- and
tsken TINE to get them up, but they will be
com plesed to-day, and IL l. intended TO have a
full dress rehearsal this evening so rs to assure
the prCduction Of the pantomime in perfect
style tomorrow Tuesday night, when the
nrst public Performance will be given. To the
enterpr sc OF manager Spalding, the tact OF
stage manager Parker, and the labor and in
genuity OF ire following gentlem en- the public
vii be indebted for this seasOnable entertain
ment: Entire new sceneb BY Vim. Schaeffer
new machinery, tricks, and novel stage effects
by n. ;. Gross and q. A. Shenan; new masks,
d vices, and properties, by John williams, Of
New York: new costumes by Mrs. Darling and
assistants; prismatic lime and calcium lights by
James Lockhead; new and original music, ar
ranged by Prof. j. A. ROsenberRer.
MiSs Kate Denim and the dramatic COMPANY
OF the National will appear at Walls Opera
House this eve ming and every evening this week,
IN the new dramatic sensation, Fernando"
which has been successful In the northern
cities, and will no doubt draw here.
TIM C0Sv 10 rDw,u~~~