Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1884-12-23
The Holiday Season


WHERE AND WHAT TO BUY-A GUIDE TO PERSONS
WHO HAVE MONEY TO SPEND.
The Indictment weather last evening would have
caused suspension OF any ordinary business but
holiday shopping was pursued without regard to
sleet and slush During the short time intervening
before stockings are hung up Christmas evening
1t is expected that there will be a great rush at
the stores. There was never recorded in all the
annals OF Christmas finer or richer display OF
holiday goods than that which is now tempting the
people of Washington to lay out their money The
chief embarrassment is in making a selection, and
In flnd1ng the place where purchases can be made
to the best advantage. In the advertising columns
OF THE STAR will, however. be found solution Tor
all such perplexing problems. BY using THE STAR
as guide purchasers can save much time.
As utility is considered as much as beauty now
a-days in selecting Christmas gifts, r. II. EVANS
1921 street, general agent for the Hall Type
writer, suggests that one OF these type writers,
which cost $50 less than its pretentious rivals
would make good present. He invites persons TO
call and examine the machines
The display of gift books and Juvenile books at
JAMES j. CHAPMANs, 915 Pennsylvania avenue. is
of the finest to be seen in the city The stock
includes great variety OF prayer books and
hymnals, portfolios in alligator and seal, Christmas
cards and other goods intended especially for the
holiday trade.
The famous Ste1nway grand square and upright
pianos are sold In this city by EDw. F. DRooP, 95
pennsylvania avenue. where a large assortment OF
these SUPERB instruments can be found.
No more useful present could be made to a lady
than sewing machine The light running new
"Leader" and all other frst-claSS machines can be
bought OF WM. STIEBEIING, 1717 Pennsylvania
avenue. at the lowest price ana on easy terms
Lovers OF fine confectionery can crafty their
tastes at the new establishment 1923 G street
northwest, where Mr.. ALEXANDER FoRTEN, chief of
the cuisine at the White House, has begun the
manufacture OF candies of the finest qualities.
Candies by the cart load and of the finest quality
can be found at the establishment OF JEROME f.
JOHNSON q Co, manufacturing and wholesale and
retail c0nfect1onerS, 312 9th Street.
EISEMAN BROS, the clOthiers corner of 9TH and
E. announce ''cut rate' sale. which is lust i'll time
for the man who wants 10 repleni,h his wardrobe
They invite special attention to their $40 suits and
oyeTcOauS.
Persons who intend purchasing Candles nuts,
raiSinS, pruneS, evapOrated fruits, canned fruits
and vegetables, cheese, or coffee, are invited by
CHAs. /. KELLOGG COG 9th street, to read his price
list. as he challenges comparison with other
dealers.
WIN. ii. II. CISSELL, 1914 9TH street northwest, has
a large stock OF good things for the Christmas
table, including nuts, candies. raisns, plum pud-
ding, Wlne5 &C., which he is selling at very low
prices.
Fine liquors for Christmas or any other day can
be bought at MCGEE's, 9Th street, near d, at low
prices.
C. c. BRYANs, 1413 New York avenue Is q store
mouse OF Christmas luXureS and fancy groceries of
all KINDS. Mr.. Bryan has an immense supply of
line and rare fruits, raiSins. currants. prune5
sugared hg5s nuts, plum pudding mince meats. de-
nclous candies and dantieS OF all kinds, which he
Is selling at the lowest prices He has also a fine
stock OF table wines OF popular brands which he
offers at New York prices.