Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1888-12-20
CHRISTMAS SHOPPING.
Where to Go to Secure Desirable Holi.
day Presents.

day Presents.
Il would seem as though everybody in WASH
ingtOn with a nickel TO spend in Christmas
goods is taking advantage Of the glorious
weather to spend it The result il that the
streets and the stores are so crowded that
many people forget what they want and where
Ia go in the effort to make more headway The
best plan, under these circumstances, is to go
prepared with an exact understanding of the
situation, in aid of which The STAR gives q few
suggestions as to places, prices, and presents
A complete assortment Of ladies' and mems
furnishing goods can be found at the ORroLE,
81 7th street. A glance at the advertised pri-
ces Of the goods in stock will satisfy would-be
purchaser OF the advantage Of giving the
ORIoLE a call. Everything is reduced to the
lowest possible figures.
This Is the season when frst-class foot-gear
is absolutely indispensable. The time to buy
when good shoes are offered at a great reduc-
ton Of prices, as has recently been made at the
STANDARD SHOE HOUSE. S24 It'll street. use
full souvenir of durable pair Of rubbers is pre-
scented with every purchase of % and over.
A frst-class grocery store is an indispensable
Institution during the holiday season, and any
one desiring to lay in a good supply OF provis-
ions would do well to call at the establishment
Of ELPHoNzo YoUSos CoMPASY, 42s 9Th street.
A specially il made Of Cassards delicate break
fast bacon.
A handsome Smyrna rug will make . very
acceptable Xmas present. and an elegant
assortment can be found at WASH. B. VIII
IIAMs', 81, SIT and 3l9 18th street. He an
nounces that he will sell large stock of lace
curtains at the cost to import. also a full line
Of bric-a-brac, easels, music racks, desks,
count is offered for this week on all carpets,
including body and tapestry brussels, Atwood
and ingrains.
To any man, or woman either, who has let
tiers or papers to preserve, no more suitable
gift could be purchased than . set Of Shannon
Office files or a shannon cabinet. They can be
seen at the Office, go street northwest, Pacific
building.
Leaths~ Is now used in making articles Of
goods suitable for Christmas gifts can be found
at KNEEsI's, 425 It'll street northwest
Special holiday prices on dress goods are
bulletinedby HENRY STRAsBURGER, dry goods
and carpet dealer. $40 It'll street northwest:
The special sale of cloaks and wraps at reduced
prices. begun last Saturday, will be continued
The managers of the Box MARCHE, SIG It'll
street northwest, announce, in the midst OF the
holiday rush, an unprecedented cut in prices
in order to reduce their stock. Vhe greatest
reductions, they state, are made in the goods
which are especially sought at this season,
dolls plush boxes. brass and leather goods,
handkerchiefs. jewelry, umbrellas, Christmas
cards and Christmas novelties of all kinds.
There are some folks who prefer imported
goods to those Of domestic manufacture for
reasons that vary. and to such as these Messrs.
wuMARTH 4 EDMoNsroN make the announce
ment that they have opened large stock inn
ported from the Worcester Royal Porcelain
company. among which may be found some
exquisite bits that may serve for appropriate
Chrisf off wonderfully
low. Other importations are arriving daily.
Who would despise a bargain at this time Of
year? The question needs no answer, and so
everybody should go to the great bankrupt
sale of clothing that is now in progress at 912
+ street. where goods are being sacrificed in
order to get them out of the way. As the sale
must be over in eight days there is no time to
lose.
There are no heater or more appropriate
presents to be found in town than can be Sc
leoted from the large stock of gentlemens
furnishings at the store of II. c. LEWIS d Son,
142l New York avenue. Everything necessary
to the comfort of a well dressed man is to be
found here.
Procrastination is the thief of time, and Else
MAN Bios. say it in different way: He who
hesitates is lost" This means that if You don't
60 now to their great mark-down sale (their
store il at the corner of It'll and E streets) you
will be liable to be lost in the crowd that is
growing larger every day. Some of their prices
are appalling: Magnificent overcoats (this is
overcoat weather. down to S14.90; suits down
to So. 20 and S14. 80. and childs overcoats down
to $3.50 and "a. These figures; and there are
lots more just like them, should convince you
Of the wisdom of hurrying to go to EIsEMAN's.
Christmas novelties in endless variety can be
found at Mrs. E. BRAsELMAS's, Cos 18th street
northwest. Mrs. BRAsELMAS offers special
Inducements on slightly damaged goods, which
must be sold to make room for new stock.
To make a good fruit cake the Ingredients
must be Of the best quality. Mr.. n. A. POOLE,
944 Louisiana avenue northwest, has q large
supply at low prices.
All the latest designs in silverware are to be
found at SAM'L KIRK d Sons. ia Baltimore
street. Baltimore, Md. They have lately re-
ceived a large consignment of goods from
France and Greece. They make . speciality Of
manufacturing goods.
Elegant turkeys for Christmas will be found
at VI. 4 P. METzGER's, All It'll street northwest.
They are making specially of fine teas,
cohees, and chocolates which they offer at low
prices.
KErs KENzrHY, 1109 Pennsylvania avenue,
can get up fine portrait of yourself in q short
time.
Strictly cash buyers have a special advantage
in purchasing holiday goods of SINGLETON 4
FLETCHER. AIS 18th street northwest, as they
alAo" a Ten per cent ulscOuut on All c8Sn sales
until January /.
You still have an opportunity TO get your
portraits for Christmas. GEO. PRINCE the pho
tographer, at the corner Of 18th and Pennsyl-
vania avenue, promises this if you order at
once.
Housewives should get the prices on raisins
at HARE's grocery, 1245 It'll street northwest,
before purchasing elsewhere.
Good whisky can be obtained at HHrrnu1-
LER's, 1888 l4th street, at low prices.
housewife who can get q carpet made free
is considered lucky. Carpets purchased at
not only be made up but will be laid free of
time in which to pay for it.
Fine French candy in willow baskets is what
z. SrRAsBURGER, the shoe man, 9O6 It'll street,
proposes to give every purchaser of boots
shoes. slippers, or rubbers. He has Q large as
sortment
A splendid display o. bronzes Of the latest
and most artistic design can be seen at SHAxA-
HAN BALDwIS's, 1911 Pennsylvania avenue
northwest.
A RANCHNAN's REMARKABLE EscAPE-Capt
GroZier. ranchman, got caught in a heavy
snowstorm in the mountains Of Sierra county,
n. NJ, few nights ago. He was mounted. but
soon lost his way. He had neither gun with
him nor matches to start q fire. All he had
was q pocket-knife. When he found that he
was getting benumbed he killed his horse with
the knife, took out the entrails and crawled
into the warm CARCASS leaving only the liver