The Evening critic., 1882-12-20
HOLIDAY GOODS
And where They Can Best Bc oh.
fnined.


decorntes our universal uncles camphor chest
III genial summer. There are some young
men n Washington to-day whose oyerc3ats
are still being used for decorative purposes,
and our hearts are warm for them, although
they are not warm for a cent. AT this season
Of the yoar every one has money,and we would
suggest TO our frigld young friends 10 so To
the splendid store OF George Spransy No. 507
Seventh street northwest, and purchase one of
his magnificent evercoats.
''Her fect beneath her pettlcoat,
Like little micc, stole In aud out"
A pretty foot is an evidence OF good dlspo.
sitlon and refinement: but n foot to be pretty
must be pretlily clad. IL Is probable that II
the young lady about whom the above quota.
tion was written had worn brognns or wooden
clappers she would have never inspired the
slmiie. Her footgear must have been perfect,
city at the present tlmo sho would purchase
her tiny shoes at Heilbrun's, No. f02 Seventh
street northwest. His commodious store is
filled with an immense stock OF boots, shoes
and slippers In all styles and at all prices.
The most beautiful thing In the world Is n
graceful woman handsomely attired. She
moves In an atmosphere OF admiration, mag.
netically attracting the homage OF men and
the envy OF women. woman may be the
posaessor OF q nose that ls lnexpressibly pug;
her eyes may vary In the size and color OF
their squint; hor chin may extend beyond tho
architectural limits OF perfection, but dressed
In becoming garments she Will wander down
the boulevard and make more mashes In a day
thnn her loveller but more dowdy sisters VIII
make In week. To become becomingly
Space. Their stock OF dry goods is simply
enormous.
There are three things absolutely necessary
TO human comfort. These are towels, table.
cloths and napkins. IL Is very true that there
are cases on record whore tablo.cloths havo
been made to cover the uses OF napkins and
towels and then used as sheets at night but
this depravity is confined to anomalous cases
only, and happily docs not exist In tho Ma
tional Capital Messrs. Luttreil & Wine, cor
ner Twentieth street and Pennsylvania ave
nue., have an unrlvnlled line Of house linen
now on hand, which they are selling at a
slight margin above cost. visit VIII confirm
Bread is considered the staff Of life but
thore can be no doubt that handkerchieris
iAe nag Ok existence; Every y,,iat man who mas
a goat needs tomato cans and such comestl.
bles. Aman without n mouchotr is like girl
without a beau-an existent being devoid OF
any object In life save the getting of her
deslderatum. For Christmas gifts nothing Is
more appropriate, and visit to the store OF
MIR. l.. Behrend, No. DOS Seventh street north
west, will reveal line OF handkerchiefs In all
styles and colors, In silk and linen, at remark-
ably low flgures
"Music hath charms to soothe the savage,
split rock or bust II cabbage" This is not
only poetical, but strictly true. Some musi-
clans can send a listener into the ninth
heaven OF dreamy delight, others can send n
man Into tho blankest desert OF woe, but II
an instrument Is purchased from the ostab.
lishment OF John L. Ellis X Co., No. 937 Penn
sylvania avenue, discord VIII be impossible.
Tho firm are the general agents for webers
celebrated pianos and all kinds OF organs.
Every new waltz or song may be secured
there as soon as published, aud the line OF
guitars ind banjos Is carefully selected with
view TO sweet tone and durability.
The proper thing about this time TO do Is to
purchase plano or organ for your daughter.
The place, Of course, where these articles are
sold TO the best advantage to tho buyer Is at
Henry Eberbach's, No. 015 street northwest.
There you can get tho most perfect plano
Steck Co.-to be found anywhere; also, the
best medlurnpriced plano-the Emerson.
Pianos and organs are sold by Eberbach on In
stalments, rented or exchanged; rent applied
II purchased. Eberbach also Keeps on hand
the most complete stock OF flve.cent music to
be found south OF New York.
The indefatigable firm OF A. Sak5 & Co. are
ever on the alert to offer some new attraction
kto the public. The prizes-s5o In cash-which
they offer TO the ones who master three
puzzles, the details of which can be found In
our advertising columns, is attracting uni
versal attention. Aside from puzzles and
things, II might lust as we'll be said right here
that Saks & 90. are the King clothiers OF the
National Capital. Their prices arc indeed
reasonable and those wishing to don new
fact that the best can bepurchased at A. saks &
Co.'s, No. 316 and 31S Seventh street north
west.
| Grahams magnificent collection OF carriages
| before you ever think OF purchasing olse-
where. Mr.. Graham is one OF our oldest nler.
chants, and was never known to keep on hand
other than nrstclass goods. All work war
ranted to be as represented. visit TO Ora.
hams repository and factory, Nos. d10410
Eighth street northwest, will satisfy any one OF
the truth OF tho above.
Being the descendant OF Ninrod and grand
nephew OF Izaak Walton, j. U. O'Meara, No.
1347 Pennsylvania avenue, has always on
hand an assortment OF sporting goods from
which lovers OF the woods and streams may Sc
lect desired articles. His S3o breech- loader
is a wonderfully strong shooting gun. The
81 razor and the 75.cent strop are historical
| affairs. He has Il full line OF hammerless guns
a1r .vl.N at.1
| necessary to ones enjoyment during the cold
| snaps which visit Washington and CONCEAL
| the pellucid aqueous fiuid OF Babcocks Lake.
Worry few OF tho old.time Washington restau-
| rateurs are yet alive and In the business.
| Among the latter, however, jolly Joe Platz
looms up at his snug establishment, 210
| greet the thlrtieth Christmas, chronicling as
| many years that he has been an institution IN
| this city. As OF old his bar is stocked with
the best cigars, Xxx ale and the many warm
and tempting holiday drinks, while mis- res
taurant always presents tue best edibles In
tho market. Yesterday, Notwithstanding the
| genuine Lynn.Haven Bay oysters. Drop In and
| see Joe.
The comet can still be seen in the heavens
| during the early morning, but this wonderful
| body Is not half as attractive as the stock OF
| Dornin Ellis, the grocer, corner OF Third and
streets southeast. He has received large
| and elegant etock OF candies, ralsins, figs,
1 oranges, currante, citron, plump, tempting
| turkeys, Juicy beet and everything needtul for
| the holidays. Mr.. Ellis has also reduced the
| price of his celebrated "Silver Spray" hour to
1 sS per barrel, or ~. 10 per quarter. A box OF
| ''Neola cigars will make q nice Christmas
i present; they are udalsies."
/ The interior OF Mr.. George Weldman's con-
fectionery store, 303 Pennsylvania avenue,
Capitol Hill, presents a beautiful and elaborate
| appearance. Mr.. Weidman has employed a
i force OF ladies and workmen and supplied his
4 establishment with great variety or Christ
i mas-tree goods, fancy and plain candles, cakes,
i and every other class OF holiday goods, which
he viii sell at The most reasonable rates. His
| stock OF foreign and domestic fruit, including
| juicy Florida oranges, is very complete. Pay
4 him visit
II you are undetermined what kind OF
| Christmas presents TO buy for your friends,
| call In and Interview Mr.. Joseph Waltonloyer,
305 Pennsylvania avenue, Capitol Hill. He
has full line OF hats, caps, plain and fancy
silk scarfs and ties, umbrellas, scarf.plns and
| eleeye.Duttons, and many other articles OF
worth, as well as OF beauty, and at prices 70
suit everybody. He is agent for the celebrated
| Climax shirt (Wamsutta muslin and 2,1O0
linen bosom), at the low price OF 81, besides q
great variety OF appropriate holiday goods.
The WOman's Christian Association