Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1881-12-07
The Holiday Season.
THE ATTRACTIONS OF THE DAY.

THE ATTRACTIONS OF THE DAY.
Two weeks from next Sunday is Christmas; but
the holiday season has already in sense begun.
The promenades on Pennsylvania avenue and 18th
and 9th streets are crowded during portions Of
the day by those attracted by the splendor Of
the display OF holiday novelties within and with
out the stores and shops 1t is safe to say that the
windows were never so handsomely dressed" so
early in the season Many of them will vie with
sne dlSP avs, made v IN New 1Srk OF Paris In fact
having window feature every day in the season
"What to buy?" and "Where to buy it," are the
holiday purchasers. Now, these are very fully an
swered in the OVERLOOKING columns OF THE STAR
and both time and money can be saved by consult
The dry goods houses are full OF novelties. w.
II. Shuster Sons, 9l9 Pennsylvania avenue, have
rare assortment OF holiday goods in all lines,
such as plush tides, silk handkerchefs, fur NUTS
and collars, for both ladies and gentlemen; seal
skin plush, table linen In the choicest varieties
velvet nounces, in all colors. ETC. They have lust
reduced the price OF all wool plaids. One price,
excellent quality, and splendid treatment have
made this firm household word.
suitable, sensible. SeaSOnable, reaSOnaOle-that
is the way IL is put-ChristmaS novelties can be
wanna avenue. The name OF Perry has been in that
house for fOrty-One years Mr. Seaton Perry now
Its head, has just opened d new stock OF elegant
did camel's hair shawl. HIS advertisement Is a
condensed catalogue that enables one to make a
sensible and seaSonabie selection.
woodward Lothrop, who are putting In new
front not only for Christmas but for all time, have
also put In a stock at s21 Pennsylvania avenue
specially desirable for the holiday trade Their
novelties In gilt gcods-ClOisaine vases, Juneau
dolls, laquered ware, TO say nothing of their dry
goodS-are well worthy of visit and selection
A. Saks Co., 316 and 3lS 18th street. early imam
gurdted Christmas presents for children. They
give the purchaser OF every chiids suit oyercoat
ticket, fac simile Of which Is printed In THE
STAR, which entities the holder TO one of a number
OF toys that they have provided for their children
tribution.
Ruppert's store, Nos 400 and 4os 7th street. has
more rare attractions for the ladies in all lines of
embroidered goods such as slippers Tides, covers
kinds
one OF the features of the Christmas season is
the Illuminated cards, which are more beautiful
than ever this winter. James j. Chapman has a
full assortment or the London and American cards
In fringes, ribbons, and plain, and is in daily
ceipt besides, at 81 pennsylvania avenue, of
Xmas novelties.
The ehildrens' doll garden party will be on ex-
hibition at NoOts', 9l5 Pennsylvania avenue all
this week, and IL - worth the while OF big as well
as little folks TO see it, He has large assortment
OF French dressed and undressed dolls, and gilt
and Russian leather goods In abundance, suitable
for presents His Line of laceS and flowers is very
beautiful
II is good idea TO lay in your stock of groceries
before the rush In the week before Christmas.
West End, at 1913 Pennsylvania avenue, has an
excellent selection. His lad" is always full OF
points
w. III. Morrison, at AS PENNSYLVANIA avenue was
the pioneer this year In the holiday trade He had
an opening, with a handsome display OF Christmas
cards and fancy holiday goods two weeks ago
There will be a winter opening to-day and To-
morrow, at 1887 street, opposite the Ebbitt
House,) OF fine French reception and opera bon
nets, specially imported for the Washington
season BY Eaton & Harrison.
The store OF j. ID. Free, jr., F street, Composite
the Ebbtt HOUSE, has holiday bargains In albums
jewel cases, cards, boxes, books, and in fact an
elaborate line Of nice goods, well selected and wen
displayed.
H. W. Gait. Bro. & Co, ITO: Pennsylvania ave.
nue., jewelers., are open at night during the holi.
days Their display is unusually attractive this
year.
ON Saturday next these notices of the leading
houses OF Washington will be continued.
SALE OF CHOICE ART GENs.-There were quit.
q large number OF visitors at the mansion south
east corner 18th and III streets, YESTERDAY 20 the
exhibition OF some choice specin.enso OF Estuary
bronze, royal porcelain, and other art gems which
are TO be sold by Thos- Bowling tomorrow after
noon and evening, at and o'clock The colec
ton comprises "a lots, all OF which are OF move
design, including many originals Lot 81, a finely
carved group OF Canova's Three Graces; lot SO
the Guardian Angel: lot &c, a choice specimen o.
NajOlica: lot s.. Putt0 df Foubana; lot 81. 2 re-
productions OF Italian Faenza vases; let 36, ty;f
elegant Rex porcelain jars with coyers; lot 81, two
Basque statues. the Serenade. superb marble
clock with cathedral gong. The four pairs o.
large hall vases, ON columns, and two supert
fa3ence panoramic vases III psrtruiyr are rttfact
Ing special atteDtic1. Atissttns tb wssc.a col
lection Is IN UNUSUAL enc.