Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1886-12-22

Cummings, Prot c: A. Kenaston, Rev. B. W. Pond
A large painting executed by Mrs Elphonzo
Youngs representing the landing of the Pilgrims,
was on exhibition In the room and attracted a
THE HOLIDAY TRADE.
The Throngs I'm the stores Suggestions
to Christmas shopper.
The season for making Christmas purchases is
drawing to close. The stores are thronged night
and day. The beautiful displays OF holiday goods
form the feature OF the business streets. The only
trouble OF which Christmas shoppers complain is
the confusing variety Of goods offered. Wise pur-
chasers have learned that they save much time
and make the most satisfactory OUTLAWS by going
over the advertising columns Of THE STAR, and
planning their shopping expeditions, with the aid
OF the Information CLEANED from these columns.
THE STAR, for the benefit OF its readers, publishes
from day to day notices Of merchants who offer
special Inducements attractions for the holidays
cOmmendable feature OF present is that 1t
should be not only pleasure giving but useful r.
c. LEWIS Son, OF $40 9TH street and 1927 New
gloves, shirts, underwear and other articles OF
gentlemen's wear, at all prices and suitable for
all sorts and conditions OF men," Out OF the large
assortment many articles suitable for presents
be selected.
Awell stocked side board is considered in many
households an Indispensable thing in the holiday
season. II one has wine in his house he ought to
have good pure wines, and he can make sure Of
that by buying his supplies OF CHR. XANDER, 900
eth street northwest, who has just received from
Sonoma county a large shipment Of California
wines OF the most approved varieties
novelty In the way OF Christmas present for
lady can be found at Mrs. WIN. H. RICH's boot
and shoe store, III Market Space. in the form OF
straw slippers. They are made In pretty colOrS,
and are easy and comfortable.
Among the attractive stores ON 9TH street is
HENRY c. LANCAsTER'S stationery establishment,
No. 800, which is filled now with beautiful holiday
novelties, tree trimmings and a large assortment
OF stationery offered at the lowest prices.
Those in search OF appropriate gifts for gentle
men, or gentlemen who have to provide them
selves with articles that come under the head OF
furnishings will find tempting assortment OF
muf1ers, handkerchefs, gloves. scarfs suspenders,
| and other goods at FRANCS, corner OF 9TH and d
streets. The one price rule prevails.
Instead OF inviting people to come to their
stores and buy presents for other people, the
GREAT ATLANTIC AND PACIFIC TEA COMPANY, SOB
It'll street and 1920 14th street northwest is CIV
pane sa end Pe1 Of The
Autographs are presented to all buyers OF teas and
conees during the holidays.
Nothing will bring greater pleasure and comfort
to the smoker on Christmas day than a box OF
cigars. MORELI, the cigar man, 7:}4 9th street
northwest has provided especially for the Christ
mas trade boxes of fine cigars. Small boxes, con-
tSining twenty-1ne cigars are sold at from 75c to
When one has thought over the long list OF
things that one might send to some relative far
away and rejected all, perhaps after all he will
ones self, or OF his wife or the baby. At the KEN
sIHGFON STUDIO. late Wallis, $40 Pennsylvania
avenue, preparations hove been made to accom-
sion. The studio is fitted with the finest apparatus
for instantaneous photography.
1.-THE Old Lady in the Window" at HEIBRUN's,
tonians as any Old landmark AT HKlIBRUN's WIN
be found large variety OF the best goods made
for footwear including rubber boots arctics alas
kaS and sandals, for all ages and both sexes.
At Christmas, as well as at other seasons JACOBS
BROTHERS. the diamond experts, watch dealers
and jewelers., 1920 Pennsylvania avenue offer rare
bargains in watches. Gold watches, OF elegant de-
ward and watches in silver or nickel cases at much
less. Many beautiful watches offered for the hol-
1day trade at low prices The JACOBS BROTHERS an.
as reliable time keepers.
Onecan get for his boy, at B. ROBINSON Co. g
clothing and furnishing store, 900 Pennsylvania
avenue not only suit OF clothing but also II the
purchase amounts to $l2 more, q Waterbury
watch and chain, which the firm presents with
their compliments. The line OF clothing sold is
the best and the prices reasonable.
Many things will be broken at Christmas time or
afterwards and among ones Christmas supplies ft
would be well to have bottle OF ROYAL GLUE,
which will mend broken glass, china, furniture,
toys and everything, and has the advantage OF
being always ready for use.
When person runs short OF ideas as to Christ
mas gifts, there are two articles which always
acceptable-they are silk handkerchief or a pair
article or wearing apparel for ladies, men and
children VIII be found at n. NEwMYERs, 73O 7th
street, and 1920 PENNSYLVANIA avenue.
Although rather late in the year there are many
people who desire to refurnish their house. To
such as these 1t would be well, and, perhaps
profitable, to call on WM. H. DUNN, at 3l1 7th
Kinds may be examined The store VIII be o. open
only until p. m. during the holidays.
At JULIUS LANeBuRGH's 315 7th street, one will
find rich display Of furniture, carpets and house
are especially suited to the holiday trade. Com.
portable rockers and richly upholstered chairs OF
elegant designs nrcss and many other ar
The woman OF to-day is almost helpless without
q sewing machine. WV. STIEBELISG, l717 Penn
sylvania avenue, the sole agent in the District
for the well known Household" Sewing Machine
An article which Is made much OF at Christ
mas time is pair OF handsome slippers, and they
can be given without fear that the GIFT will be de-
preciated The STAR SHOE House, 726 9TH street
youths slippers OF great variety and at very reas
enable prices
Christmas day is the time when the dinner table
should groan beneath the weight OF deicacies IL it
GEO E. KENNEDY 4 Sons, at 1909 street, is
filled with all kinds OF CONNECTIONS, glace fruits
and rare and toothsome dainties for the Christmas
table.
1t is an old English custom to drink q toast to
the advancement OF Christianity on each Christ
mas morn and the custom might well be Initiated
YORK avenue, announces That his store s VIM H1 be-
open until late every evening to accommodate
purchasers Of dry Caiawba vine cider. pure old
choice domestic and foreign made cigars
Officers Elected.
The Washington City Dental society last night
elected the following Ocers for the ensuing year:
President, Dr. y: r Finley; vice president. DR.. H.