Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1871-12-21
CHRISTMAS GIFTS.
How and Where 10 Fill the Stocking

NeeoBtinue below our annual notices of holt
day advertisers, and shall do so from day to
day as new advertisements appear in our
columns:
g Better kill a man than a good book ~ sav-s an
90 sdaee- bo1fs are probably the most popu-
lar OF all holiday gifts While cheap they are
entertaining and Instructive and furnish MANY
an hours rational enjoyment. Some presents
are mace solely to look at, bat books are always
asouTce OF pleasure and profit. To the large
cas-, therefore, who may desire to purchase
books during the holidays, we cordially recom-
mend IRE bookstore OF RICHARD b. MoHUN &
70, corner llth street and PENNSYLVANIA ave-
nue.. III THIS store every department of litera-
ture l. represented Many of the volumes were
prepared especially with view to their sale as
hoiitay gifts. and are enCased in beautiful bind
inss- They viii De sold at the most reac orable
prices, rs II is the intention to dispose of them
before the close OF the HOLIDAYS. BOol- buvers
OF every class VIII be sure 10 find something to
please them at this store.
There i n0 place where one can select Christ
mas presents with more satisfaction than at a
tTst-class hOasefurnishng store such a one as
FRANCIS. at As 9Th street. keeps HissupnIy Of
plated ware, cutlery, and bousefurnishinp ar
tie!cs OF every description cannot be surpassed,
sales and small profits.
Our lady readers are always anxious TO learn
VINO receive the latest stock OF trimmings and
fancy goods LOWE, at s11 Market space, can
answer this question. His store is filed with new
and desirable goods. such as collars scarfs
sashes, gloves, handkerchief &c In fact
Lowe = i ore OF the best stores in the and
II is constantly crowded.
Christmas is the time for good things. and the
place TO get these good things at the establish
Hent OF BRYAN Bros. COS PENNSYLVANIA ave
nue, friine New ORR butter, buckwheat, sweet
cider. cranberTies, all kinds OF canned goods
and every luxury usually found IN a firsfclass
grocery store are 70 be had there.
The present cold snap makes IL necessary to
WraP up well before veuturing on the street. If
you would keep comfortable. 90 10 Mr.
LOWS, at go Pennsylvania avenue and see
the STOCK OF worsted goods especially for chill
dIen- As she desires to close out the stock tha
prices have been marked down at a low figure
The trouble of cake-bakirg is a serious one to
housekeepers, and Oftentimes the expense is very
great, to say nothing OF the trouble. Go to
HENEY ALBEEs, at 1O15 X street and get your
take baked. His stock of confectionery and
christmas toys Is very large, and his prices are
moderate.
The great unknOwn-''he that does not s.lver-
Use. But he that does advertise has a wide
reputation III. PHILLIPPI at ~ Market
space dealer in hair and hair goods has this
reputation, because he is always taking pains TO
inform Tie public, through the public press OF
Ms large and elegant assortment of hair, wigs
Nc. Hair-dTesSers sent 70 any part OF the city
a. ordered.
Congress adJourns to-day until after The boli
days, ana matters about the Capitol will be Juii
tht II viii be lively about SHILLISGToN's book
store. corner of ~ street and PENNSYLVANIA
avenue, for the next month, because he has a
large stock o! new and beautiful books for the
holidays, Juvenile works in every variety, Epis-
soPal and Catholic prayer.books, &C.. &c.
ShlllingtOn il 80 well known that il Is almost
USf less 70 say anything in his favor for he is one
OF the most popular dealers in the city.
he city Is extending nOrthward, and il seems
that some Of our best stores are being established
IN that section. II. EGAN, under Liberty Hall
corner OF 9Th and streets, has one OF the largest
and finest grocery stores in Washington and IN
= impossible to call for anything in that line
that he cannot supply yen with. This wear he
has made speciality of jellies, French canaies
Talslns, fgs, dates, grapes, &c, and, together
with general supply OF groceries. wines and
h9uors. his establishment offers superior induce
m6nts To purchasers.
FOR decorated tea sets, dinner service natal
ware, glasses, cutlery, &C., 20 to WEBB & BEy-
FRIDGE, under Odd Fellows Hall on eth street
This Is one of the largest establishments of the
Kind In the city. Here too may be found an
endless variety of vases and fancy goods suita-
Bile for presents. In short, il is impossible 10 90
ia their store without finding something suitahle
lCT a Christmas present