Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1888-11-24
MosDArs ''Sronr News
WOODWARD & LOTHRoP.

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WOODWARD b LoTHRop.
On every hand may be seen preparations for
the Holiday seasons business lou who have
been uncomfortably crowded In former seasons
will no doubt appreciate our greatly enlarged
selling space. secured in annexing the Prince
building.
Those departments which play the most i'm
portant parts in the Chriatmas trade have been
greatly increased in stock and space, aud every
thing tending TO facilitate business and enhance
the comfort and convenience Of our patrons has
been done
Agreat part Of the Christmas stock il already
in, and each day for awhile win note tile arrival
Of more.
FANCY EMBROIDERY DEPARTMENT.
About fire hundred shapes In Bastsss How
is that for VARIETY Baskets Of every descrip-
ton, and for every purpose to which they can be
put Present pickers will get the best and
cutest. 30 don't be last. We have only room to
touch on the two extremes in prices. Small
Fancy Baskets in every conceivable shape, for
decorations, pincushions hair-receivers, pin
baskets, button-baskets, jewel-baskets, lunch
baskets, whisk-holders, &C.. &C., &c. Sc. to II.
Work Baskets, 25c. to $3.50.
rap-Baskets, 40c. to S2 so.
Work Stand Baskets A frame stand holding
two baskets, in White and Colors Very con-
venient and serviceable White, 81; colors
$3.50.
To help you pick, we have made up big baskets
full Of little baskets, which are tcketed, choice
OF this lot &C.; the choice of this lot 1Oc., and
SO on.
We have also secured q very attractive aasort-
ment of Celluloid Fancy Articles such as Card
Cases. Pouches, Glove Cases, Match Boxes Pin
cushions, Calendars, and o great variety Of
other fancy shapes, unique and attractive, suita-
BILE for AOchrp Drizaa andh ol idav uift
(Second 6oor.)
RIBBONS
This has been An extraordinary ribbon season.
Never before have they been so attractive and
cheap, nor used in such profusion. To the few
dozen uses Of year or 30 ago there il hum
dred to-day. We have kept replenishing the
stock, and are yet in daily receipt of large lots
purchased expressly for the Holiday Season.
Monday we shall offer couple hundred pieces
OF 2Ainch Al-Silk Gros Grain Ribbons, with
satin border, in all the desirable trimming
shades, at the low price Of Csc. per yard
(First hoor)
HOLIDAY DRESS PATTERNS
These make practical and very acceptable
Christmas gifts, and are shown in greater
riety this season than last. They are made pre-
sentable by fancy Autographed band, and each
contains sufficient material for full suit. The
patterns embrace plain dark shades, fancy
checks and stripes and their prices range from
S250 to $3.50 per dress-pattern.
F1rst door: new annexJ
INITIAL" SILK HANDKERcHIEFs.
The large stock Of initial" Handkerchiefs
shown last Christmas only about half as
large as this seasons supply. We make q
specially Of Silk Initial HaIdkerchiefs, and
quote the following interesting items:
Mems White China Silk Hemstitched initial"
handkerchief. hand workpd laff
hem. Only SOC each
Mems White Japanese Silk Hemstitched
initial" Handkerchiefs hand-worked letters,
2inch hens. Only 75c and 81 each.
CFirst floor.
SILKS
hundred or SO new shadings in the popular
DOC. Satns. These are, extensively used for
fancy work Of every description, and you can
hardly imagine shade but that we have it.
Elegant White Silks, IN . great variety Of
weaves
23-inch Ivory Shanghai Silk, only 75c per
yard.
27-inch White China Silks, also in the art
shodes, only 85c. per yard.
24-inch Ivory japanese Silks, only 81 per
yard.
27-inch White and Cream Shanghai Silks,
only 81 per yard.
24-inch Ivory China Surah only 81 per I'd.
This Silk is very much used for Underwear, and
Dresses requiring to be%ashed
White Silks, in Gros Grain, Faille Franchise,
Surnh. MORE, Moire Antique and other weaves.
Wedding Silks speciality.
Frst floor; new annex
LONG GARMENTS AGAIN,
Few more exclusive Styles in Ladies' Fancy
Striped Cloth Circulars. They simply make q
good Stock better as we were already well cup
piled in Ladies' Long Garments
Also received . new line Of Ladies' Cloth
Modjeskas, the most popular Of the Semi-Long
Wraps.
Fifty more Seal Plush Sacques, made from the
"Gold Medal Plush" Note the perfection in
shape, length and finishings. specially
good value at S22. 80 each. All sizes from 80
to 46 bust.
Third foor)
RUFFING FROM AUCTION.
We have made an auction purchase Of oOs
boxes of Fine Lace-edse Tourist Neck Ruching,
which we shall sell at 25c. per box. The lowest
priced Lace-edge Tourist Ruching we ever sold
was 2Sc. per box, and the Lace-edge was not
near 30 rood a quality as this Only &c per
box Of six yards
First floor; center)
DRIVES" IN QUILTED Innings.
We have secured excellent line of Quilted
Satin and Lasting Innings. ard are Offering
number Of specially good values
Quilted Satins, in all the desirable shades for
lining Wraps. Comforts. and Fancy Articles, %
inches wide, Toe. and 81 per yard.
Quilted Farmer Satins, in Black and Seal
Brown only so and 75c per yard
We also offer Sleeve Innings of Striped Satius
and Hair Cloths, In various attractive colorines
Sheet Wadding only &c. per sheet
First foor; north arch)
MEMS BATH ROBES
Another lot Of Mems Bath Robes Just in EN-.
bracing among other styles line Of English
Terry Bath Wraps, in choice colorings at as so
each.
Fine English Cloth Smoking Gowns in dark
fancy check and stripes purely English, you
know"
WEIGH. Margeston l. Co.'S Fine Imported
Shawls. or Travelling Rugs, for Men. Exclusive
styles, warm and comfortable. From IS up.
Entrance 1913 F ST.
WRAPPER BLANKETS.
Splendid line Of Blankets for making into
Wrappers, Opera Cloaks, Bath Gowns Steamer
Robes &c. S1.75 to S12.
Fourth foor.)
HORSE BLANKETS.
Quite q wide range of kinds and qualities,
both round and square, e1.75 to 81.
Fourth hoorJ
CARRIAGE ROBES.
Carriage Robes Of various Cloth Fabrics and
Seal Plush, in attractive shapes and styles.
90 to 342.
Fourth foor.)
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