Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1873-12-15
LOCAL NEWS.
HOLIDAY GOODS
WHERE TO PURCHASE.

Our most enterprising dealers are this wear
taking time by the forelock in the matter of
laying in large and choice stocks Of holiday
goods and announcing the fact through the ad-
yertising columns OF a universally circulated
paper like TIE STAR. We note below some OF
the fine assortneuts presented for the Inspec-
tion of the public, and shah continue 20 10 81
from day to day, in order that purchase who
wish TO supply themselves sessonsbly may know
just where to go.
hARKRITER, or 419 7rH STREET between u
and streets, has made his store one OF the
most attractive places in tue city. Besides A
large stock OF paper hsngings, window shades
Sc.. he has hundreds of choice paintings en-
cravings, chromos. and other works of art, suit
able for holiday quits. His large windows are
surrounded day and evening by admitting
crowds, and are ALWAYS filled with beautiful
things. Purchasers are always sure OF polite
and fair treatment at Msrkriter's. aud of get
ting the latest and most s;ylish goods at reason
able prices.
ROBERT BEALL. Ststoner, 495 PRNNsyL-
WANNA AVENUE, advertises novelty for the
present season which is called the UEnylish
Court Papeterie." and contains two and a h ALI
quires OF ten different kinds OF the most fash
ionsble tinted writing papers, with envelopes 10
match. the whole sold at remarkably low
price. MI Beall has at all times a large a.
sortment of books and stationery, and any
one wanting ANYTHING in that line cannot fail
TO be pleased at his store.
JAMES 5. ToPHAN & Co, 425 IRA STREET
IdNt On IdBu many articles suitable Tor holiday
presents. For instance he has ladies satchels,
handsome carriage robes, vslses, gents tray-
cling bags, superb sets OF single and double
harness, trunks of all kinds, &c. Many per
sons may desire to make presents OF this kind
and II they do Topham's Is Just the place 70 get
the finest article at the lowest price.
WSBB & BEvRRIDeE, loO9 PEsSsYLvANIA
AVENUE, keep on hand 81 sll times many beau
tliul and artistic things in the way of china
glass, crockery and plated ware, which would
make useful holiday gifts, especially TO house
keepers. No one can examine their stock with
out finding something TO suit his taste. II Won
are once pleased with article You Will be sure
to buy for the prices Of the firm are unusually
reasonable.
MILBURN, 1929 PFSNsYLvANrA AyRNUR. OF
Arctic (soda water) fame, keeps one " the finest
drug stores in Washington. He also makes a
specially OF elegant and unique toilet articles.
many Of which are just the things for presents
Drop IN and examine his goods before pUrchas-
ing elsewhere.
RICHARD 3. MoHuN & Co, booksellers and
staioners, 100 PENNSYLVANIA AVENUE, have
on band the latest publications, including THE
PeItect Horse by the celebrated preacher
jockey. Adirondack" Murray. They also have
al OF the old standard authors in different STYLES
of binding, ana at different prices. Besides
these they have many fancy articles in the wav
OF stationery which are appropriate for holiday
gifts.
SHILLINGToN's BOOKSTORE, CORNER OF a.,
STREET AND PENE sYLVAEIA AVENUE, is an
oli-establsbed col ceTn, and there fore we need
hardly say that the enterprising proprietor con-
liked" for the holidays, having on hani a verv
large and attractive stick OF books, STATIONERY
Nc, which he If prepared TO dispose OF at low
prices. He has all of the latest publications AMI
large number of toy books for the children
BRoDHEAD ~ Co, 1905 r STREET, have lust
received large invoice Of holiday dry goods
including Paris kid gloves at IS cents per pair
and is prepared TO sell cheap. II you dOn'r
believe IT, read his advertisement elsewhere in
THE STAR and be convinced.
AT CoNNELLY's, COS 9TH STREET, is where
people 60 who want dry goods at moderate
prices. The firm has Just received a large
quantity Of goods especially adapted to the hoii-
days, and having bought them AT auction sales,
will dispose of them cheap. Read the adver
tisement In another column, and notice the low
price at which manv goods are marked.
CHAs. BAUM's HOOP SKIRT AND CORSET
FACTORY, iOs 1TH STREET, is the place where
you can buy cheap kid gloves all kinds OF
hosiery and underwear, and last but not least
the . Silent G Sewing Machine - which is rec
ommenGed by mauv medica! men on account OF
the case with which il can he operated by deli
cate females. The acquisition Of these machines
is made very easy by the proprietor, who will
accept monthly ITsiallments.