National Republican., 1882-12-20
THE RECORD.
Holiday Goods,

Hempstone & Perry have a large assort-
ment of black silks monopoly brand, colored
silks and satins of all shades, colored otto
mems, brocaded plushes, and velvets of every
shade. Then they have novelties in handker-
chiefs silk and linen, hosiery in Gotten thread
and silk, fannels and blankets, linens of all
kinds, and a big line of silk umbrellas.
Among the articles that are peculiarly
acceptable as presents are dinner dessert, tea
and salad sets, of which large assortment
may be seen at the store of Messrs. j. w.
Boteler & Co. They have also fish and game
sets which, as well as the sets already men
toned are manufactured for Messrs. Boteler
d Co. by Harland & Co., whose work is
known all over the world. Then they have
a large and varied stock of useful and orna-
mental fancy goods, from which the most
fastidious may find something to their liking.
The rush still continues at the Palais Royal
and the one hundred and twenty employees
of Mr.. Lisner are kept constantly busy attend
ing to the throngs of purchasers who crowd
the store from morning up to the hour of
closing. The extensive and varied stock
gives such a wide range to select from that
one does not enter without buying. The dis
play of gloves alone, of every pattern, length,
texture, shade, and style is a complete stock
in itself, while the prices are such as to
bring them within the reach of every pocket
book. Then there is the lace department, +,
where fichus, collars, and lace of every kind
Is seen in abundance. The new fur depart
ment has proven so successful that the de-
mand can scarcely be supplied. For orna-
ments there are various designs of jew.
elry, porcelain figures, sc. Then there
is an elaborate assortment of fans, of plush and
Russia leather goods, of dressing cases, work
bags, dolls, &C., while the stock of ladies' un-
derwear and hosiery cannot be surpassed.
The gentlemen, too, are provided for in the
full line of furnishing goods and neckwear of
the best material and manufacture. In fact,
man or woman can surely lind an acceptable
present at the Palais Royal.
Messrs. Harris & Shafer present class of
goods which will be most acceptable to the re-
ceiver, such as sterling silverware, quadruple
plated ware, French clocks, brass candlesticks,
sconces, triplicate mirrors, pearl opera glasses,
Rogers & Sons ivory table cutlery, while, be-
sides these, they have jewelry and diamonds
and watches,
Among the many gifts for the holidays, none
are more attractive than those which may be
found at Drew's drug store, corner of Ninth
street and Pennsylvania avenue, who has a
choice assortment of all the latest novelties in
plush and leather toilet cases, cabas, and hand
some cut-glass toilet sets and bottles, basque
figures, &c. Also the largest and best assort-
ment of manicure sets in the city.
The singing weather of last week made
the ladies think of warm and comfortable
wraps and the man who wants to especially
delight his wife, sweetheart sister, or daugh.
ter should visit the establishment of Messrs
b. II. Stinemetz & Son, where may be found
most complete assortment of flrs seal-skin
dolmans, ulsters, and sacques, fur-lined cir
cuars and dOlmans, coacher capes and muffs,
fur trimming for dresses and cloaks. Then
for gentlemen there are fur mufilers, gaunt-
lets, and caps, besides the latest styles of hats
of every kind; all the noveltiis in fine silk
umbrellas.
For real useful holiday presents one may 20
to James II. Topham's trunk and harness fac.
tory, where trunks of every size and charac.
ter, from the toy trunk for dolly's clothes to
tho mammoth jumbo. that will hold enough