Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1873-12-18
HOLIDAY GOODS
WHERE To PURCHASE.

Our most enterprising dealers are this year
taking time by the forelock in the matter of
laying in large and choice stocks Of holiday
goods and announcing the fact through the sd-
vertising columns Of q universally circulated
paper like The STAR. We note below some of
the fine assortments presented for the inspec-
ton of the public, and shall continue to do so
from day to day, in order that purchasers who
wish to supply themselves seasonssly may know
just where to go.
THAT PRINCE or CATERERS to the artistic
taste, Mr.. j. MARKRITBR, No. 439 7TH srKKEr,
has made great preparation for the holiday sea-
son. IL IL well worth spending an hour or more
in his beautiful store inspecting large coliec-
ton of Oil paintings, chromos, steel engravings,
Sc, embracing choice subjects In figures,
fruits, flowers and landscapes. Nothing makes
home more attractive than q judcious display
Of paintings and pictures. Fair dealing and
honesty Is his motto.
ALL THE LATE PUBLICATIONS and standard
works, together with a handsome assortment OF
fancy goOus, leather wallets and pocket books,
can be procured at popular prices at k. b. Mo-
HUN & Co.'S, CORNER OF PENNSYLVANIA AVE-
NUE. AND 11TH STREET. The firm have also for
sale a large assortment of juvenile and prayer
books. 1t will also be seen. by reference to the
advertisement, that q special consignment OF
fancy goods, just purchased in New York at
the now reduced prices, has been opened for
sale to meet the demands OF the holiday trade.
M. W. GAIT, BRO. & Co., at their handsome
store on PENN. AvESTE, between 18th and 18th
streets. have been making for several weeks
past, suitable arrangements to meet the de-
mands made upon them at this season OF the
year. The result is that they can offer to pur-
chssers one of the most handsome and Judi
ciousy selected stock Of watches, jewelry,
and diamonds to be found south OF New York
These goods are OF their own direct importation
London.
THE OLD ESTABLISHED HEADQUARTERS for
the ladies, DAVIS, No. sO1 MARKET SPACE, is
tucked heavily with Christmas novelties, IN
Guiding hne linen initial handkerchiefs, hat
the wonderful display of goods now to be seen
the stock Is daily augmented by novelties re-
celved from all sections OF the habitable globe
Davis also offers for sale on easy terms the
Grover and Bakers celebrated elastic and i'm
proved back stitch sewing machines.
WHILE THE LARDER may be well stocked the
stock of china in the sideboard may need re-
plenishing. .wRBB IL BEvKRIDGE, No. 1909
PRNNA. AVENUE, invite attention to an elegant
assortment Of house furnishing in the way of
dinner, breakfast, and tea sets; fine plated
ware, French bronze, &c.
ANDNow THAT WE HAVE FAIRLY LAUNCHED
into the season Of pleasure, those who partici-
pate in il, should bear in mind that l.. MOxLRY,
No. SOS 10TH STREET, furnishes costumes for
masquerades, private theatricals and tableaux.
Mr.. L. understands his business thoroughly and
is always correct in his appointments.
IL YOU WANT TO PURCHASE WATCH, or
require repairing in the watch or clock line
consult the card of g. II. BoTToMoRE, No. 32i
PKNNsYLvANIA AVENUE, published in the ad-
vertising columns Of THESTAR. Mr.. B. has for
the past Is years been identified with the we'll
known house of Samuel Lewis
MEssRs. DUNCAEsON, BOWLING & Co., auc-
tioneers, announce the sale, on Monday next of
the household effects belonging to the mixed
commission on British and American claims
at No. I03 18th STREET, comprising walnut fur
niture, mirrors, brussels and tapestry carpets,
rardrobes, lounges, &c.
ONE OF THE INSTITUTIONS OF OUR GROWING
CITY is the store of Mrs. SELMA RUPERT, No
6l49TH STREET, opposite the Patent Office. BY
reference to her advertisement in the columns
of The STAR it will be seen that she offers for
goods suitable for holiday gifts, and an endless
variety of novelties for the ladies and children
IT rs NOT PLEASANT about Christmas times
to have the shakes. II you have them, how
ever, go right away and get package of Doc
leys Ague Powders, which will afford imme-
date relief and q healthy condition OF the
system, thereby removing a great obstacle in
the way OF having merry Christmas and
happy new year.
The LARGE CROWDS which are daily seen al
the handsome dry goods store OF Messrs. BEGAN
4 WYLIE, Nos. l01S and 1920 ITH STREET are
drawn thither to make cheap purchases from
an immense stock of staple and fancy dry goods
suitable for the holiday times.
JOHN Il. MITCHELL, No. 9jl PENNSYLVANIA
AVENUE, IN view of the holiday season, has
added to an already weli-selected stock of dry
goods very large lot of silks for street and
evening wear at extremely low prices. Buyers
should bear this fact in mind.
BENJAMIN MILLER, No. lOI BRIDGE STREET,
GEORGETOWN, announces a still further reduc-
ton OF prices in all departments of his mamoth
dry goods store.
W. +. SEYMOUR, No. 1872 BRIDGE STREET
GEORGETOWN, is prepared to I'm both the old
folks, misses and children. not with the birch
made from different materials. He announces
great bargains.