Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1882-05-13
pecial Weather Bulletin.
HOUselsOld Art.


to is below the mean for the month.
Household Art.
wHAT A REPoRTER saw IN A MODERN FURNITURE
OBSERVATION-DISCLOSURES TENDENCY TO COMBINE USE
FULEEss WITH ORNAMENT.
Though the sun flower eCStaey, which has been
Almost caricatured to death, Is commonly taken
as the highest product or the esthetic renaissance
o. modern days, there has resulted from the move
nrent much that is really wholesome and benef-
eient Such was the natural reflection OF STAR
reporter when passing through the large furni-
ture ani carpet ware-rooms OF Wash. Ii. Williams,
81 and 319 7th street. corner OF street 1t should
be remarked here that few cities can boast OF so
large and well-regulated an establishment of the
kind, and one which so well reflects the state OF
the public taste and demands In the line OF furni
ture and carpets. Room after room Is filled with
choice trophies OF the cabinet makers and uphol-
board to richly embelIished pier glasses and
chamber SETS On every side one observes
shat; while con comfort and utility have been
been made 10 the taste that requires
some suggestive beauty in form. It would require
more fdealisin than is ordinarily bestowed upon
matter-of-fact reporter TO rave chair, Or to
cali a bettStc3d poem in walnut, but those who
are susceptible to ecstatic emotions Will find much
% delight them, in the great variety of patterns
displayed in the large collection at Mfr. Williams.
Ihere are drawing-rOom sets whose ornamental
days OF the PtOlemie5. The types and forms that
delighted the Egyptian sculptor, whose mummy
long since crumbled away in African sands, now
reappearS as reminder of the fmperisha bility of
arr, upon the backs OF sofas and chairs made for
18Th century drawing rooms. The classic models
or Greece, extravagant MOreScan ornamentation,
the somber spirit OF Medieval times. the luxury
OF the Turk-all have their opponents in the end
eSs array OF furniture that crowds the spacious
salesroODS. A new style which seems to be very
popular Is In ebonZed wood, ungil9ed. With APP
propriate upholstery the effect is one of unostent-
tlou5 richness that Is much to be desired.
Side by side with sets of the plain oxford
pattern, are softly cushioned Turkish SETS invit-
Anne style stands in contrast with the MARQUIS
and the modern CrinOlne. Ingenuity has been ex-
chairs, SO that they may combine the highest
amount or comfort with some capacity for pleas
Ing the eye. There is art In upholstering as well
as In carving and shaping the frames. Mr.. VIII
Hams has attached TO his establishment a large
workshop, manned by skilled upholsterers The
appropriate selection of patterns, and the harmO-
NOUS blending of colOrs require no little artistic
eoncep tion, and the work TO be seen in Mr.. Will
proachable taste The first floor of the furniture
house Is devoted to Office and library furniture and
EXHIBITS the perfection reached in combin-
deyc~i To parlOr and drawing-room suits; and
here the highest art OF the carver and uphosterer
are exhibited. On the next floor displayed
chamber sets, from the plainest the rarest pat
terns-in walnut, ash, and mahOgany-rangfng In
price all the way from $50 TO $500. Another room
rs gwen up to furniture or cheaper class. On the
upper floor are large store-roOmS, where duplicate
sets are kept. The carpet department occupies the
mrot and second floors OF the adjoining building.
The saes-roOm the first floor, which Is devoted
TO tngrains, cretOnneS, raw silks, and upholstery
goods. Is rendered particularly attractive by spa
cious and handsome stairway, at the rear OF the
store, leading to the floor above. This stairway,
which Is embellished with elegant carving,
ornamental newell posts, and magnificent
pier glasses. Is flanked ON either side by snug
little Office for the proprietor and his assistants
OF the loOnl-bOdy Brussels, Administers. MOGuettes
and Wiltons. There are here also lace curtains,
ambrequinS and counterpanes of the richest
texture. The basement Is appropriated to oil
cloths, refrfgerators and the like. From the vast
stores In the large establishment one can furnish
house throughout with everything, from the car
pets 10 the mosquito bars. The extraordinary
facilities possessed by Mr. Williams enables him
70 furnish suites in any style or pattern desired at
short notice. While this establishments both i'm
sze and facilities and in the style and quality of
inc goods offered for sale, deserves TO be ranked
with the best metropolitan houses, Mr.. Williams
patrons enjoy the benefit of great reduction be-
low metropolitan prices.
MYNEw Sc CIGAR-the vanquisher-isa delight
ful smoke Morcoes, 1907 Pa ay., lwlde-open dOors)
FROM the Boston Ereniag Journal: Persons about
70 visit New York Will find comfortable quarters at
the Buckingham hotel, on 5th avenue and 5Oth
street The location Is very convenient, and the
1aclllteS Tor reaching any part OF the city are
ample
THE CHARACTERISTICS Of an agreeable perfume
are delicacy, permanency, and a vague Sugges-
GyeneSS OF something remote, fond, and touching;
% that as We inhale IL, In indescribable way old
HemembranceS come back, pleasing fancies awake,
and whole train of cherished associations is re-
vfved OF all perfumes contrived by the art OF
man, none have shown themselves comparable to
the genuine Murray LanmaD Florida Water In
these essential respects, is attested by its use
among the refined, cultivated and luxurious
Glasses wherever an indeStructible fragrance Is
looked for TO enndle pleasure in the senses or the
mind, by ''striking the electric chain wherewith
We are quickly bound"
BRIGHT DAYS must come soon, but during this
dull cold spell a great call has been made for
spring wraps and thicker garments than the sea-
son would indicate. Taylor Hufty have fine
stock OF these goods on hand, and they are to be
sold at decided reduction, there is room for
them in the saleS-rOOm, with the immense assert
ment OF fine white and light summer dresses.
Ladies' should secure some of these goods, as they
are unusually choice and elegant
LOVER CARDs-9th St wing Center Market.
BUSINESS SUITS. George SpranSy, 507 9TH street
A NEW Observation-Disclosures Mr. Davis will
use in both his studios G5 Pa. ay. and 723 eth ST.
his new and wonderful instantaneous process for
making photographs. The rapldity with which