Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1886-12-17

MAKING HOLIDAY PURCHASES.
The Attractive Display Of Holiday
GOOds-Timely Suggestions 70 shop.
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The stores all arrayed in their Christmas attire
give the business streets the appearance OF some
huge fair Never before has there been more at
tractve or tempting display of holiday goods made
Holiday shopping has begun in earnest, and each
DAY now until Christmas comes, II is probable that
the stores win be thronged- Wise purchasers
make II point to go before the final rush comes.
The advertising columns OF The STAR furnish com.
pete information to goods offered for the Christ
sistanee TO its readers THE STAR publishes from
da 10 DAY notices OF business establishments that
chasers at this time
AT 1112 STREET the well-nlled counters and
shelves seem to invite the crowds OF purchasers TO
come and unload OF our stock OF clothing.
prices I Hhe ,1 ,1 daa sne
Tor christmas or any other time will ind It Of adj
vantage 70 them to look over the inducements Of
lcreu at this establishment.
At Miss ANNIE X. HUMPHREYS No. 43O 10th
street northwest, ladies will find corsets that IT.
and the best underwear and hosiery. French
German and Spanish are spoken.
Anyone who consults patron of MI. GEO. r.
KEEN the tailor, at Ala 9th street. viii be sure to
hear praise of the style and quality OF the work
done at his eSta bliShment. Mr. Keen has stan OF
Competent cutters; and the garments he makes are
not only noticeable for their fine Workmanship,
but possess always that indefinable quality called
style. HIS prices are reasonable.
Though Christmas is a season given over to
some extent to luxury and sentiment the practical
necessities OF life are not overlooked. To thor
0ughly enjoy the holiday pleasures. one should
have he water pipes and heating apparatus OF his
home in perfect order. Mr.. SAMUEL. s. SHEDD. who
is temporarily located at 43 9th street announces
tnat ne Is ready 10 attend all orders OF this kind
Good health is quite indispensable to thorough
endowment OF the festivities OF the holidays. TO
or whose debiIitated bodies need O tonic Mr. SAN.
TEL Z. PALMER commends the non-alcOhOlic excel
Sior nerve fOOd which Is for sale by dealers gen.
orally. or can be obtained at the rate OF twenty
five cents per quart bottle at MI. Pamers bOttling
depots, 6l5 to ST ID street southwest and 1224
18th street northwest.
NOAH WALLER q Co., the clothiers, OF 6o5 Penn
sylvania avenue, announce that their large stock
comprises the best made and best trimmed gar
ments, at the lowest prices. The firm las been
reputation for reliability The large assortment
Of clothing offered include overcoats and male
garments Of all kinds. dress suits, underwear and
neckwear. suit OF clothes from this fine stock
would make an appropriate and acceptable pres
ent.
The LONDON AND LIVERPOOL CLOTHING Co.'s sales
rooms. on the corner Of 9TH and streets are filled
with every conceivable article OF men and boys
clothing. at prices which will attract the attention
OF that great class who must count every dollar
before il Is spent. This establishment aims to
br1nC faShlonaDly made goods. OF flrSt-rate quail
tty, within the reach OF those who cannot AFFORD
To lay out large sums their wardrobes. The
llrii lnalles an Inspection oil their stock and o
comparison OF their prices with those Of other
houses.
fine photograph can be obtained at KENE-
THY's. 100 Pennsylvania avenue, where satisfac-
ton Is guaranteed.
y good and useful Christmas present is APPLE
TONS CYCLOP.EDIA, which can he obtained on easy
payments by addressing Box III, Star Office.
Good ice cream can be obtained at REIsINGERs,
90 q street northwest.
r. HARRIS & Co.. the jewellers. IL, eth street,
will keep their store open until p.m In order to
accommodate their customers
The variety OF silk handkerchefs and muff1ers
and other seasonable goods offered by ArERBAcH
BIO, 623 pennsylvania avenue. is very large and
attractive and the prices tempting.
People who find their eyesight defective can call
at HENPLER's, on Pennsylvania avenue, near A..
street. and find glasses suited TO their condition.
The President (Of the GOODYEAR RUBBER Con-
FANY) has issued proclamation calling attention
to the invaluable Xmas presents In rubber that
may be found at 423 9th street. Rubber dolls and
toys are the best for children.
Every lady In Washington knows all about
Douglass store, at 5:,22, J24 and 526 9th street
She couldn't get along without IL. On account OF
son 1t is almost Impossible to realize the extent
and variety Of the stock always ready for the
public at the Christmas season; but the ladies
line and in all varieties. On Wednesday, Thurs
day, Friday and saturday OF next week there will
be great reduction In prices OF handkerchiefs,
gloves corSetS, infants goods, hosiery, fans and
fancy goods.
vEERHofF, the picture frame man, has his main
store at 916 9TH street. and his branch store at All
9TH street, where picture frames OF u great variety
OF designs and quality can be obtained. He has
beautiful assortment OF pictures for the holiday
trade.
At THARPs, s1s street, rye and bourbon whis-
kies can be purchased either in large OF small
quantities.
W. b. MOSES Son are Offering moquette CARPET
at 81 % per yard velvet carpet at 81 per ward and
tapestry Brussels 30 cents per yard.
Ducks, terrapin, fish Of all kinds can be obtained
at r. \. GoIDENs, at his fish and game stalls in
center market.
y fine Christmas tree is on exhibition in the win
tlows OF TCRPrN Co., 40 9TH street, where five.
cent goods can be purchased.
FCssELLs ice creams. charlottes and candles are
so well and favorably known that they are in
great demand.
SINGLETON d FLETCHER, 415 9TH street. have a
fun line OF fancy furniture, hanglngs, rugs, &C.
which VIII be suitable for presents.
From his large stock MI. S. w. AUGENsrEIN 81,
$40. S21 9TH street. has picked ont q variety OF
things. which his experience has proved to him To
be available for Christmas presents, and these he
offers AT figures which he also feels confident will
ne appreciated by his customers. ii would be i'm
possible 10 give an Idea OF this selection In words
and at the same time do it Justice. but visit to
line store will fully inforIa any one who wants 10
huON "HCIc ucSlIdUlc III REASONABLE QQureS
can be obtained.
The stock OF Christmas goods at LrTrREIl and
WINES, 1890 Pennsylvania avenue includes a
variety OF just such things as most people want
and need. Experience has proved or advantage
in this respect, as IL generally does and in con.
sequence the customers OF this house are greatly
benefited. They offer. among other things, work
boxes, SILK umbrellas, SILK handkerchiefs, gentle
mems, and ladies' gloves and fine lot OF Inuffs
etc. In the domain OF dress goods, table linen
yelvetS, etc, the selection is UNUSUALLY full and
from the great variety offered purchasers cannot
fail 10 suit themselves
The UNION TEA AND COFFEE COMPANY 1924 7th
street, are about to withdraw from business in
this city, and offer their stock OF teas cOffees
spices sugars &C.. at prices which are astOnfsb.
lngly low. There Will be in addition presents
given 10 purchasers. and the company think that
their present oner Is one not likely to be made
again. As all these articles come under the head
OF necessaries the present drive is likely to at
tract widespread interest.
AT the ORIoLE, $40 It'll street. a great variety OF
articles are offered at very reasonable prices The
bargains are numerous and can be fully appre-
ciated by Christmas shoppers. 1t is not neces-
sary 10 enuinerate. as the only way full idea OF
the large stock can be obtained is by q personal
visit OF inspection.
To meet the demands for the holidays Mr. r.
GoLDsCHMID, S12-S17 9TH street. offers special In.
ducements to purchasers which are well worth
the attention OF all. He offers folding lap boards
for ~ cents umbrella stands for s1.S7 decorated
china dinner sets, l2J pieces. for SAT- large wax
dolls II cents, ladies' folding sewing tables IA
cents, and numerous other bargains which need