Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1888-12-13

' ATTRACTIVE SHOWS IN THE STORE WINDOWS
HINTS TO THOSE WHO HAVE PURCHASES TO MAKE
ATTRACTIONS AND BARGAINS OFFERED roB
THE SEASON.
The business streets present a gay appear
ance now. The season of holiday shopping
that commences earlier every year is now at
its height. Many are wisely making their
Christmas purchases now, and avoiding the
rush that occurs the last two or three DAYS be-
fore Christmas. The rows Of fine stores on
Pennsylvania avenue, It'll, 9th, streets and
other business streets are filed with tempting
goods. The enterprise of the merchants of
Washington affords citizens here as wide q
choice of goods and as much advantage in price
as are enjoyed by the people Of any city in the
| country.
There could hardly be any Christmas present
much more acceptable to the average individual
than really good watch. The old-fashioned
key-winders have gone out to a very great ex-
tent, and he who wrestles with key-winder
nowadays is either very patient or a veryp poor
man. Now is the season at which to surprise
your husband or wife daughter or sweet
heart, and to make the surprise satisfactory
| one buy the watch of M. W. GAIT Bro. 4 Co.,
| 1107 Pennsylvania avenue.
KAUFMAN's Double Combination Store, 18th
| street southeast is q good place to go to at
Christmas time. just now he is making q
| speciality Of carpets.
Unless you should want to present some one
with the freedom of the city, you will prob
ably be able to purchase your Christmas
presents at the stores of LANsBUReH & Bro,
| 400 to 426 7th street. The variety here seems
| to be infinite, and as fast as the goods are sold
new stock comes tumbling in until you would
imagine that the storehouses Of Santa Claus
| had been completely robbed Of their contents
| and tn kon tn IA
| seems as though there were gifts enough
| there for the whole land. If you want plush
album or one bound in leather they are here in
profusion and at all prices. Work boxes, dress
and manicure sets are present in hundreds,
| while the eyes are bewildered with an enor-
nous showing of the beautiful and the useful
Hare, Badger, Nutria, and Sealskin muffs in
immense variety. at reduced prices, make well
come and seasonable gifts
Beautiful surah silks and the latest and most
charming shades of silk crepes at the ridicu-
lously low figure of IS cents per yard are among
the many attractive bargains to be had at W.
Nj. SHUsTER d Sons, 919 Pennsylvania avenue
Broadcloths have been reduced from 81 so to
S1.25. and Atwood cashmere, so inches wide
can be bought for 81. Brussels Nets, point
d'espirit, satin-striped gauze, illusions, and
diamond-fgured all-silk net at reasonable
prices.
Such a treasure-house as the PALAIs ROYAL,
18th street and Pennsylvania avenue, is, at this
season, even the fertile imagination of the au-
thor of Monte Cristo could hardly have dreamed
OF. One long salesroom after another is stored
with beautiful objects, rich fabrics, and
tempting novelties. 1t seems like great fair
where all that the world has to offer to delight
womans eye has been gathered. In every
department, too, there is apparent the intangi-
Bile but fascinating influence of style-the in
describable something in the shade Of silk or
glove nf oil he f,,rv, IS
parasol handle, that appeals to the best taste.
The proprietor Of the PALAIs ROYAL is announc-
ing figures now that are quite as attractive as
the rare quality and great variety of goods Of
fered- A speciality is made of dress-patterns
for presents, which are offered, together with
the necessary trimmings and buttons. at greatly
reduced prices. Special inducements are Of
fered also IN the prices of umbrellas, fans,
gloves, shoes and slippers and other goods
suitable for gifts. Every woman in Washing
ton reads the PALAIs ROYAL announcements
made from day to day.in the STAR with keen
interest. These announcements of special
interest at present. as they give notice of re-
auctions in prices for the holidays
Where is the lady who does not like to deco
rate her outward winter apparel with rich and
beautiful furs. soft and warm, and where is the
lady fastidious that she could not be satisfied
out OF the immense stock at WiLLErT RUoFF's
sos Pennsylvania avenue? Monkey muffs trim
mlngs, collars, and stoles can be bought at Oc-
tober prices, and there are vet many bargains
ia seGlskin sacques Plush wraps, too, are really
cheap. If you want nice cane or umbrella it
can be bought here.
The young man who thinks that his best suit
will not look presentable through the long fes-
tive season may change his mind after the suit
has been cleaned and repaired by K. i. HAHN
705 9th street.
At this season many persons have to pur-
chase dress goods and dry goods either to re-
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suitable gifts for friends. 1t is almost unneces-
sary to remind any Washingtonian that a fine
assortment of the best goods can always be
found at CARTER's, I'll Market space. This
establishment has an enviable reputation for
reliable character and reasonable prices. At
present 1t Is offering an unusually fine assort-
ment of fabrics at remarkably low prices
Every cash purchaser to the extent of IS has
the choice OF elegant presents offered by the
firm.
Among the windows on Pennsylvania avenue
whose cd9tents at once elicit ordinations of
delight is that of NJ. w. BEvERIDGE. 1908 Penn
sylvania avenue. Mr.. Beyeridge has a vast
array of beautiful decorated pottery and por-
celain, cut glass, fine plated ware and fancy
china ware for the holiday trade.
With the advances made in business methods
in these days man can have all the glow and
satisfaction OF giving presents or bringing ma
terlal happiness into his own home, even if he
accomplished through the credit system put in
force by HOUSE & Hermann, 921 and 92S 7th
street northwest, and CSC Massachusetts, avenue
northwest. This firm has an immense stock of
furniture. carpets stoves. and other household
goods, which they offering now on credit
at figures which they claim cannot be beaten
by the cheapest cash houses. Payments are
arranged in small weekly or monthly amounts
| to suit the convenience of the purchaser. The
spacious salesrooms are filled with an attractive
array of goods, and purchasers, whether seek
ing the benefits of the credit system or not
will find it to their advantage to visit the
house. In the large assortment of furniture
of the best make, one will find many articles
suitable for holiday gifts.
II it is a suit Of clothes for yourself or for
one of the boys you intend to buy be sure to
call on the LONDON AND LIVERPOOL CLOTHING
COMPANY, corner Of 7th and G streets Fabrics
styles, workmanship, and prices there will ali
be found of gratifying character.
Furs! Rich and soft and fine! The wife or
daughter to be envied is the one who gets as a
Christmas gift sealskin sacque or cloak from
the elegant assortment Just selected by b. II.
STISEMETZ Il Sons, the matters and fnrriers
1897 Pennsylvania avenue, and offered for the
holiday trade. Mr.. Stinemetz has brought from
New York specialties Of his own selections
The goods, which are exceptionally fine, are
| made up in accordance with the approved
styles Of the season.
very extensive stock Of handsome things