The Evening critic., 1882-12-19
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New Ideas are continually developing.
Charles Dickens was n famous one for original
ideas and characters, and one OF his moet In
tereating was ''Thc Dolls Dressmalier,"
whose "back was So bad and whose legs were
20 queer" that she could scarcely move about
But she got her fashions for her dolls dresses
by observing ladies rs they passed Into opera
and other amusement halls. But "rhe Dolls
Dressmaker" never saw In all London such
splendid cloaks, dolmans, lace goods, mil
linery, beaver hats, plumes, &C., as arc worn
by the ladies who invest at "rhe New Idea
Store,' D20 Seventh street, between and X.
MIR. NJ. w. Deyeridges store No. 1909 Penn
sylvanin avenue, Is as attractive, In an artistic
sense, as any art gallery. The remarkable
beauty OF the decorated pottery aptly shows
how greatly tho taste regarding china orna-
ments has changed In the Inst few years. The
plain white has been relegated TO oblivion.
Mr.. Beverldgo has an endless variety OF dlu-
ner, tea, and toilet sets, and q visit to his
establishment will be a source OF much pleas.
uret TO visitor and visited.
The magnificent display OF new stock at
Wash B. Williams, Nos. 317 and $40 seventh
street, attracts great attention from the lovers
OF art. Tho stock OF carpets Is immense, com.
pricing all descrlptions-from moquet TO In
holstered In exquisite stufrs, are superb. The
stock OF lace curtains and lambrequins is very
large. Mr.. Williams Will be delighted to re-
celve his numerous friends and patrons.
In the old dnys our forefathers warmed their
toes and had their meals made eatable by the
caloric generated from an open flrc. Some lux
uiious mortal invented stoves they have been
improved upon until the pinnacle OF pefectlon
has been reached In the Hull vapor stove, of
which Mesers. simpson & Gray, No. 1105
Pennsylvania avenue, have on hand a huge
stock. The prices are extremely moderate,
and economical hOusekeopers 10 whom fuel Is
a matter Of serious concern, cannot do better
than TO purchase Hull vapor stove.
The old and famous restaurant at the corner
Of Seventh and L streets northwest, where
generations of good liyers have had their
palates tickled by. epicurean vlands and
llquids, has again changed hands. Mr.. II. /.
Elwood has purchased all OF Harvey& Hol-
den's interest In IT. and will conduct 1t In fu-
ture upon sure plan for success. Everything
the heart can wish for or the appetite suggest,
may be found within the walls OF Elwood's. A
glnnce at his advertisement will convey
bushels OF Information.
The immortal Brad. Adams secured a grip
on Washington's affections some years ago,
and, with the tenacity peculiar to n man OF
wonderful energy and methodical business
sense, he continues TO hold on. Healways has
some new kick in the book and stationery limo
that no one else has, and his prices arc in-
varably the lowest. HIS huge stock of holiday
novelties is being rapidly depleted by the
raids OF customers, and Brad.'s face wears n
seyen.by-nine smile that is blissful to con.
template. For anything from a Christmas
card to a dictionary Brad. Adams is the place
to get II.
For a number of years the firm OF Lausourgh
4 Bro. have held the front place In the rank
OF our merchants, and likewise the firm seems
to improve with age. Their magnificent new
building Nos. 400, 422, and 1874 Seventh street,
northwest, is fairly crammed full OF most de-
sirable and elegant stock Of dry goods. Messrs
Lnnsburgh announce a new limo OF Lyons
black silks from 0Oc. to $3.50 per yard. There
| are 6,00O cloaks, circulars, dolmans, and
| other wraps In all kinds OF goods from silk t.
| sealskin to select from. patron OF this ilrn
will be sure to get the best OF bargains
The world is moved by human stomachs
Gastronomy rules the universe, and when
| there arises any special occasion which Gus
tom has made source Of delight and Joy, the
| celebrating man looks about him to discover
that which VIII tickle his palate and cause
| him 10 see tho rosy side Of life. Chrlstmas
| ls upon us and 1t behooves all the legions o
| CRITIC subscribers to HE them straight to u
| W. Reeds Sons No. 1916 4 street, and lay II
| supply OF good cheer, both soldly ant
| liquidly speaking. Nuts, raislns, candles
wines and huge line OF imported dellcacle!
| may be selected at this famous store.