Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1888-12-17
FOR CHRISTMAS.


ing more crowded with men, women and chill
dren bent on making Xmas purchases All
the well-known stores are filled with customers
from early morning until dark, and in many it
Is almost impossible to get q comprehensive
idea OF the character and extent of the beauti-
full things for sale. By referring to the advertis-
ing columns Of The STAR the Christmas shop
per can tell at glance just where to 60 to find
what is wanted without pushing and crowding
through different stores to learn if the desired
articles are on hand. number of business
places where a specially is made Of holiday
goods are mentioned below:
Many a man and boy in this great city would
be the happier on Christmas morning for the
receipt Of nice warm overcoat. the gift of a
kind friend or relative. Overcoats are cheap
and good at VIcToR E. ADLER's, Ten Per Cent
Clothing House, 7th street and Massachusetts,
avenue.
All that is new and pleasing in the florists
art may be enjoyed by visitors to III 18th street
display Of palms, blooming plants, and cut
flowers.
Good reliable shoes are like good reliable
men-not too plentiful. The shoes sold by
VIM. HAHN q Co. are all warranted. so the
buyer need have no fear to the kind of foot
wear he will get if he buys of this firm. The
main store is at SIG It'll street; the west-end
store is at 1922 Pennsylvania avenue, and the
Capitol Hill store is at 231 Pennsylvania avenue
southeast. The quality of the shoes in these
three establishments is uniform and the prices
are as low as bargain-seeking humanity could
expect.
How easy it is for the man of moderate means
to be respectfully dressed in these days! A
suit of clothes that few years ago would have
been cheap at $50 can now be duplicated for
els. But" saws the man who insists on pay
ing more for his clothes than they are worth,
"a suit of clothes that only costs $15 is too
cheap to be good" That he is in error can be
proven by a visit to EIsEMAN BRos., at It'll and
streets, where clothing of the best quality is
sold at reasonable prices to an appreciative
multitude.
1t is not often that dealer can offer the
public bargains in furs at this season of the
year. In the spring. Of course, furs are cheap
stock is generally limited and held at high fig
ures. Furs in springtime were never cheaper
nor more plentiful than they now are at
BAUMs. The complete stock of q fur manu-
facturer was purchased by this house last week,
and now the Washington public is invited to
examine BAUMs immense assortment of muffs,
boas, and collars. Some of these goods have
been marked down to less than one-half their
retail value; but this reduction has not been
made because of any defect in the stock. 1t is
the benefit of this bargain. Five dollars worth
of furs for half the money is q Christmas pres
ent of $3.50. See?
BRAD ADAMS, who is closing out his station
cry store. at 1914 F street. is offering mourn
ing stationery at extremely low prices.
The good flavor of N. w. BURcHELL's "Spring
leaf tea" has led many drinkers of green tea to
change to the black. 1t is pure Chinese
black tea. equal to much-higher priced tea in
flavor, and is sold for 80 cents per pound. All
grades Of teas are made a speciality at 1926 F
street.
The workmen at GEORGE ]. MUELLKR's candy
establishment, 314 Pennsylvania avenue are
engaged upon a very large contract with Santa
Claus, for pure candy. Several thousand pounds
are made daily of assorted creams. French
mixed, Jackson balls, and all sorts of nice
things.
One who wears a truss may go a long way
toward forgetting this misfortune by getting
one that don't break or wear out, and that can
be worn in bathing. CHAs. FISCHER, 623 It'll
street northwest. promises such boon in his
''celluloid truss"
GEO. E. KENNEDY 4 Son. 1909 street, is re-
ceiving constantly new brands of fresh i'm
ported cigars. box of such cigars makes a
very acceptable present for a man who smokes
They are offered at low prices There is a
branch store at HOS Connecticut avenue.
W. s. THOMPSON, the pharmacist of 703 18th
street, makes phosphate emulsion for IS
cents pint, which is very agreeably to the
taste. Most every one feels the need of cod
liver oil at this trying season, and this is the
most agreeable form in which to take it. The
plain, best quality, Norwegian cod liver oil is
offered at so cents and 25 cents per bottle.
Some people decorate their houses merely
for Christmastide, while others are only pleased
to be surrounded with decorations throughout
the year. The latter class make artistic display
of such rich porcelains and beautiful brassware
as may be purchased of HAYWARD Il HUrCHIN-
SON, 424 9Th street.
Books always make suitable presents, whether
for Christmas, New Year or any other occa-
sion. @. G. PURsELL, 418 9Th street. has on ex-
hibition fine line Of popular children's books
and handsome editions Of the standard authors.
WIN. BALLANrYNE & Son, 42S It'll street, has
an extraordinary stock of elegant holiday books
and stationery. Writing desks lap tablets, books
and Christmas cards are displayed in immense
variety.
Christmas presents that are handsome, ser
viceable and seasonable are the stylish jackets
and listers for ladies made to order at KEEN's,
Ala 9Th street northwest
LUrz & Bro, 497 Pennsylvania avenue, the
harness dealers, are content to advise the
public to ''Get the best" knowing that the
Concord harness that they sell, the horse
blankets, lap robes, Of which they have every
style and variety, and other similar supplies
included in their stock will stand the most criti-
S"i oAoihih"sioh. AhOh PiiCcs, wv, dlc mO6t
satisfactory.
There is nothing that contributes more to
making a man satisfied with himself than a
neatly fitting, well-made suit Of clothing
Hence H. ID. BARR, the importer and tailor,
I'LL Pennsylvania avenue. has done much to
increase the general happiness of the world.
He has a fine line of new goods from which to
make selections. and he personally fits all gar
ments made in his establishment.
G. H. KUHN, 4O7 10th street, now has an ex-
cellent line Of pianos and organs, including the
Krakauer pianos, SO celebrated for their tone,
and highly recommended by eminent must
clans.
The special attention Of womankind il in
vited by VIM. II. McKNEw, the successor to r.
II. Taylor, 933 Pennsylvania avenue, to his
stock of cloaks and winter wraps. At the
same time his line of gloves, hosiery and I'M
derwear comprises the latest novelties as well
as the established favorites. As for handker-
chiefs Mr.. McKnew says he was never better
prepared TO suit every fancy. His Christmas
surprises will be appreciated by his many
patrons.
Cold weather makes people SILVER unless
they are suitably clothed. At 621 Pennsylvania
avenue, l. HAMBURGER 4 Sons, can exhibit
bargains in mems and childrens clothing that
are positively gilt edged. A man can get an
entire suit for %, which before the fire was
SlS. The $50 suits are also offered at half
price, and the great stock of overcoats are
marked down in the same way. An entire
family can be clothed by Messers HAMBURGER
at so little expense that everybody would be
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