Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1881-12-20
THE AVENUE PROMENADE.
WHAT AND WHERE TO BUY.

pennsylvania avenue is reSpend ent these
bright December afternoons with the beauty and
fashion of the city. There is no grander prone
made In the country, and none more cOsmOpol-
itan. 1t represents not only all the sections OF
this country but Of the world, unrOlling piano.
rama Of national and International life that can
be seen nowhere else 1t il one Of the sights of
Washington. People who are notable and not
notable, officials and nOn-Officals. beautiful
women and sOme-well, some possibly not quite
so beautiful, with toilets i'm the fashionable
flames that illumine till 1t is az picturesque as ii
IL grand. The prOmenaders overflow into eth
and 9th and other streets in visiting the stores
these holiday times. They have made memo
randa of what they want and where they want
to get it, and have thereby saved time and
money by consulting the immense display Of
holiday advertisements in THE STAR We will
join them:
There was large crowd to-day In the spacious
stores Of Guinnip. Day 4 Co., at $50. So and
S4 9TH street. on the occasion of their opening
of novelties in holiday goods. There was a
great display Of useful and ornamental Christ
mas gifts at popular prices with decided bar
silk and lace departments. The clerks were
kept very busy, but the buildings make an en-
pOrium and it was pleasant to pass through
their many aisles, see all the display and make
purchases with ease. The stock opened to day
was very fresh and late.
1t is short walk farther up 18th street to Geo.
O'Hare's wholesale and retail grocery store, at
No. 1918, where you can buy specially Of pure
liquors Of various brands, including old Jamaica
rum, fine sherry and blackberry Wines etc, and
an excellent assortment of novelties in the gro
Gerry line, suitable not only for the holidays, but
for any other days.
The season of balls and receptions has already
begun. That of the Columbia Boat Club at
Marinfs Hall the other evening was BRILLIANT
one Many of the ladies present were grace
from, hoo to foot ptnl1,
feet, for they had bought their white slippers
and low opera kids either at Hahn's West End
store. l922 pennsylvania avenue. or at his other
store, $40 9Th street, between and / north
west Hahn has stock not only for evening
wear, but for durability, comfort and rough
wear. You will certainly want one or the other,
no matter what you do, and although he always
has a large trade he can accommodate you.
The neighborhOOd of 10Th street and New
York avenue Is becoming one Of the busiest as
IL long has been one OF the most important. cor
ners IN tine city. At No 1i2S New York avenue
Fairbrother Davis have new and choice dis
play of bargains and novelties in antique tides
plush bags, purses. whisk-hoiders SATIN covered
pn-cushions and other fancy goods. The store
is new and the goods of the latest and best.
The headquarters for candies is at 1881 Penn
sylvania avenue. at HaiHilton's. 1T is the
original twenty-five cent candy store and one
can get anything in the candy line there that he
needs from candy sausage to a bu | pup. His
broken, mixed and French candies are pure and
cheap. He prldes himself on their purity. Do
not forget the name and place.
Frees stores are household words. He has
fine one opposite the Ebbtt House. and another
one on tile prominent corner of 18th street and
Phnnsylvania avenue. He has some handsome
books tor children, and beautiful goods in the
lines OF plush and leather His selection of
Christmas cards is large. He adds new attrac-
tons daily and has reduced the price; but one
should not fail to call and examine his display
J. Jay Could. at i2l 9th street. has wonder
ful collection of oddities and novelties, from a
paper napkin up to a barometer.
1t would be difficult to find q more suitable
holiday treat either for oneself or Il friend than
a good oil painting. Mr. BoIries. at S27 7th
street, whose fine large landscapes are TO be
seen IN the C0rcoran Gallery and at Barlow's
has number of pictures suitable for this pur-
pose. Mrs, Berries eXcels i'm flower pieces aud
still life. and one of her works. which are very
reasonable in price. would be an acceptable ad-
dition to almost nybOdys catalogue of Christ
mas remembrances.
The Bradbury piano is q sweet-toned and
durable instrument. and has met with large sale
In this city. The saiesr9Ons are next dOpr to
He STAR office, where there is On hand for the,
holiday trade large stock of both square and
upright grands, in mahogany. ebony, French
walnut and rosewood cases and in artistic de-
signs. These are sold at low discounts, for
cash, or on easy monthly payments.
There Is not Il more pleasant store in the city
than c. G.. Pursells Az 9th street northwest
lie has standard books, chidren's books by the
hundred, an unsurpassed line Of Christmas
cards. handsome papeterieS from ten cents to
$50, and, indeed, everything that Is rare and
attractive in the stationery line and at low
prices.
There is now "a very nice stock of goods-in
TACT there Is for that matter all of the time-at
j. w. Scilafer's. 1920 18th street northwest in
the hOusefnrnishing line. He has many novel
ties and his prices have BEEN and are now ex-
ceedingly reasonable. You can get German
student lamp. nickel plated. largest size with
the new Improvement, for 545O,-and his other
goods are in the same ratio. Do not fail to give
him call.
There is no necessity for going ont Of town
for the latest fashions in dress goods" said
lady as she came out of w. NJ. Shuster 4 Sons
magnificent display to-day OF dress fronts and
dress goods in all tnts and Of the latest and
most fashionable patterns The beautiful
beaded hand wrought fronts and embroidered
dresses ranging in prices from the lowest up to
200. were the admiration of all, as the designs
had never been seen here before or, in fact.
anywhere else, as they had just come from the
importers box. handsOmer present for a
lady than dress pattern, could not well be
devised
This morning Blout. at 10 7th street, opened
ten cases of genuine black beaver hats at the
low price of 81 so each Surprise was expressed
on all sides that they could be furnished SO
long KNAPP and not felt nor beaver edge or imi-
tation.
Tomorrow morning A. Saks l. Co.. 3l6 and
BIS 9TH street, begin the distribution Of TOYS TO
those children holding their tickets. 1t takes
place between z and ii o'clock. The children
will then be attired in the suit purchased of this
firm.
At the Riley building. corner of 9th and
streets. northwest, William r. Riley's long cs-
trblished house is making a fine display of dry
goods suitable for holiday presents or for any
other time. There are bargains in silks. yelyets
cashmeres and in fact in a long line of fancy and
staple goods. He has Jerseys and hosiery for
all sizes.
The windows as well as the inside of the store
OF Samuel Lewis Sons. 1915 Pennsylvania avenue
Jewellers, are very attractive. They have a fine
line of novelties of all grades, at unusually low
prices. Some Of their designs in silver ware are
very handsome You can rely on everything
being just what it is represented The firms
name is all old and hOnOred landmark in this
city.
Here is q novelty for Christmas present. At
the Columbia Bicycle School, HOS street, YOU
can find the petite tricycle. for boys and girls.
and all kinds Of bicycles for boys and men.
There is special sale of fine ribbons of all
widths and shades at less than one third their
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