Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1881-12-14
The Holiday Season.
WHO, WHERE AND WHAT


In few moments just where they should go for
what they want, without having to push their
way through hurrying crowd, and go home, after
II an, empty-handed, tired, and out OF humor.
NOC that alone, but by consulting these announce
ments valuable suggestions are often gained. We
continue to-day our holiday directory, for the
give another chapter on Saturday, or sooner If
space allows. Now, what do you want, ana for
whom?
Good Books are always a suitable present, no
matter what the station In life. the occasion, or
the season OF the year. The prime question to be
considered is the one Of price-what the purchaser
can afford to buy. But, be its cost little or much
the giver OF book can always rest sure that the
gilt Will be acceptable. OF course, something de-
ponds upon the tastes OF the recipient the event
the souvenir is intended to mark. On these points
the intelligent purchaser can generally best judge
variety and price is essential Such range is
presented on the well filled counters and shelves
OF Robert Beall and those who deal with him deal
not with a mere dealer. only, but with an accom-
pilshed DiDlf0poliSt, whose wide knowledge, good
Judgment and excellent taste, as we'll as his wares,
are at The service OF his customers.
Solitaire diamonds as big as pigeons eggs are
all very well for middle aged ladies', who can af-
ford them; but for bright young misses it is doubt
among the pretty personal adOrnments, in the
way OF dress goods, ribbons, laces, ETC., stored
IN Such PERCUSSION at John T. Mitche1's- Mr.. Mitch
els taste In all these departments is every where
recognized as standard, and his stock has always
oeen noted for the excellence OF its quality.
FOR those who have the requisite amount OF
money 70 spend, piano or organ. such as G. L.
Wild Brothers have constantly on hand, is just
the thing. because. while the gift may be to one
member OF the household the whole family equally
enjoys it. And 1t doesn't take as much money,
elther, 70 buy one OF them as many persons sup
pose. WISH TO the MeSsrS. Wild's warerOOmS will
demonstrate this.
Between fur wraps, OF all kinds, fashionable
nans, tur robes ana gloves, silk umbrellas, etc,
can one 90 more in the way Of securing the per-
sonal comfort OF ones self or a dear one than by
visit 10 Stlnemetz? These articles are becoming
more fashionable and desirable each year. and his
great experience as dealer and the excellent ia
cliitles as purchaser enjoyed by Mr.. StinemetZ
are perfect guarantee to his customers that they
get the DeSt In the market, and at prices low
the same qualities can be bought tor anywhere.
wealth, display, learning, STYLE fame. all these
good cheer cannot be had without a visit to a gro
Ger who has goods Of such variety and tempting
quallty as those to be found at the old established
house of b. W. Reeds Sons. glance at their cat
alogue In another column fairly makes ones mouth
water, and brings up all sorts of pleasant recollec
LIONS OF the past and as many more bright visions
IL would be difficult to conceive more effective
way Oh making whole household happy, not
even longer, than by putting a new and improved
heating or cooking apparatus in the house. Those
desiring 10 try this sensible plan should consult
the announcement of Hayward & Hutchinson, and
then examine their large and fine stock OF every
thing relating to household comfort. Their loca-
tion is central and accessible and they Will take
pleasure in waiting on all who NAV call.
objects OF bjOuterie and vertu. pictures.
cabinets, and articles for interior adornment are
ents- or these Mr.. Markrter,-whose maine is a
synonym for honest representation and fair deal
lnS,-naS large and most beautiful stock freshly
selected, and admirably adapted to every taste
ana all purses His place on f street should not
De overlooked by those on the lookout for desir-
able souvenirs.
Economy is not less to be studied during holiday
Times Lnan at other seasons OF the year. nor is it
less important than Il Judtcious selection OF arti-
cleS 70 De USED as holiday keep5akeS These who
appreciate this fact will be interested in the an
nouncement or Mr.. Baum, which shows what can
oc saved, Tor example, in the single article of
books His list includes capital variety to choose
from: But 1t is not alone in this department that
ne oierS rare attractions and great bargains, as
WISH 10 his we'll stocked blZar will show.
III we were young again-whch. alas! we never
shall oe;-or II we had wife, as we hope to have,
and either our mother or the de If partner OF our
purse and store account should ask us what would
make us happy during holiday times we would
promptly answer one OF Seltz & Merits elegant
they say; but whether it is or not. a handsome
appearance at church and on the avenue is thing
not not TO be despised by any body, young old.
behS Wen dressed increases ones SELF respect to
such degree that the feeling may fairly be
ciassed as great moral agent, like school house
or sermon; good tailOrs. like our neignbors rise
therefore, to the dignity Of public benelactors de-
serving substantial recognition on that account
as Wen as for the inducements they hold out to
Perhaps, in all the wide range of holiday goods
nothing gives as much and as lasting satisfaction
lor Inc money as an investment in WoOllen wear
for Old or young, such as hoods. nubias mittens
jackets, shawls, leggings, etc. For those who wish
10 JON utiilty with present givng-and that ought
generally To be kept pretty Well in yiew-a visit to
Douglass emporium, in St Cloud building is com
mended: His place is perfect wilderness OF pretty
and useful things
After all, what gave you as much pleasure when
you were young as new pair OF boots OF shoes ?
DO you remember it? This feeling ought to be
son OF the year to how you can make your little
folks happy; then you should go to Benkert's. on
Market space, and see how far a little money Will
go In that direction.
ANOTHER FINE RESIDENCE TO BE ERECTED.--Mr.
X. l. Fleming has received permit from the
building inspector to erect for Chief Justice ChaS
ID. Drake fine three-stOry mansion, for his own
occupancy, on 10Th street. between o and streets
and the lot being 40 by 80 feet admits OF a commo-
diOus residence.-main building, 26 by 62 feet;
back building, 30 by 25 feet, with room to spare
the roof half Mansard, brick and galvanized
cornlce The whole, when completed, will COM
pare favorably with other fine houses in that
vicinity. The inside Will have everything consti-
tuting comfortable and stylish residence Mr.
Fleming is both architect and builder. The cost
will be $4,000
OFFICERS FLEcTED.-The election of officers for
with the following result: President. c. E. HaWS,,
ley; vice president, Leland Howard: secretary
Clarence g. Allen; treasurer, F. G. Dom; captain,
sub-captain, j. NICK. Borden; committeeman-at
large +. II. Fowler. '''''-"'-
Federal Lodge. No. 1, F.A.A.M.. last evening
W.M.; Wm II. Proctor S.W WIN W. Lesh. ]. w:
Win. q. Brock, secretary; VIM. II. Goods. treas,
urer. This lodge was instituted September IL,
1913, by the N. w. Grand Lodge OF Maryland. and
this makes the SSth annual meeting. Since it's or
gan1Zat1on 1t has had upwards of nine hundred
members on its roll, and at the present time there
are 100 members.
Felix Lodge, No. 8, F. A. A. NJ, has elected and
Installed the following officers for the ensuing
year: William Thompson, W. NJ; S. A. Sumby s.
W.; j.. Il. I. Brown, j. W.; John II. Brooks treas
urer; WiAian II. SeversOn, Secretary; c. Hunt. |
tiler
Acacia Lodge, No Is, F. A. A. NJ, last NIGHT |
elected the following officers for the ensuing YEAR
Benjamin F. Fuller, w. NJ. Richard C. Nciuley
s. W.; William N. Barker j. W.; Thomas M Han,
son. treasurer; j. J. Little secretary Proxies To
Grand Lodge, DIR. Daniel McFarlan, John Gibson.
Fred w. Flowers. '
WOMAN WHIPPER SENTENCED.-JOhn F. Mason
cOlored. was charged in the Police Court Yesterday
with aSsaulting EleanOra Mason, his wife who
testified that she was sitting at the fire WARMING
her feet, Monday night, at her house. on III. be-
tween I'D and I'D streets, when her husband came
in and asked her IL her feet were cold and then
said he guessed she was running the streets all
day after the men, and she denied it, and he
Knocked her down with a chair and when she re-
covered consciousness She jumped out OF the win
dow TO get away from him. She showed the court
aghastly cut over the left eye, which completely
closed the eye. The court sentenced him to
three months In Jail, and An appeal was noted
He was also charged with assaulting another