Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1888-12-14
SHOPPING FOR CHRISTMAS.


Making Purchases.
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THE sroREs-A TOUR ON PAPER THROUGH TIE
BusINEss ESTABLISHMENTS OF THE CIT.
The streets are crowded with shoppers, who
are taking advantage Of the fine weather to
make their Christmas purchases. Many, too.
go now to the stores and avoid the rush and
discomfort of the crowd on the last two
or three days before Christmas day. The
stores present an attractive appearance, filed
with Christmas goods. The unusual attractions
offered for the holiday trade are indicated in
the advertising columns of The STAR. In fact
one can sit down at home in the evening with
The STAR and easily imagine himself making
tour through the stores with their brilliant
displays, as his eye scans one after another
the long array of holiday announcements.
The adornment of the table is an important
feature which lasts in the domestic economy
throughout the year. In order to get the very
latest information on this interesting subject
persons should call upon ]. w. BoTELER 4 Son,
VIZ Pennsylvania avenue. There can be seen
dinner and tea sets, all kinds of glassware. be-
sides bric-a-brac and articles suitable for holi-
day presents. :
A fine line Of decorative goods can be found
NJ OffENhEIMER q, Ola Stn street northwest.
There are scarfs, tides, pillow-shams, and q
great stock of baskets. These goods are Of
fered at reduced prices for the holiday season.
Fine china and silver, in all the beautiful
forms of the day, may be found fully dis
played in the establishment Of SAMUEL KIRK 4
SoN, ia Baltimore street, East Baltimore. Md
Tea and dinner services, spoons, forks, and a
variety Of small articles suitable for presents
are offered at tempting prices.
The style and finish of hats and boprofs
trimmed at Mrs. NJ. J. HUNT's, 1909 street,
never fan to catch the eyes of women. Mrs.
Hunt Ii now selling trimmed hats and bonnets
at great reduction. A fine assortment of fans
and artistic novelties are also to be found at
moderate prices.
There is a fine display of holiday goods at E.
G. DAVIS, corner Of Sth street and Market
space. The stock has been selected and piir-
chased with such good judgment that the
prices at which goods are offered are surpris-
lngly low. An unusually large assortment of
handkerchief including some beautiful speci-
mems of real lace, are included in the list In
connection with an extensive line of silks and
velvets he offers all of the latest importations
During the holiday season everybody wants
to know the time, and especially on New Years
Day, when making and receiving calls watch
Is as appropriate present as can be made to
anyone. FRANK NJ. LEWIS. No. 12l5 Pennsyl-
vanla avenue. offers gold watches for gentle
men at from s35 to 500; for ladies, from s25
to $50; silver watches are marked from $40 to
$50. Visiting cards well as wedding invita-
lions will also be correctly engraved.
Before purchasing new silk dress pattern
for your wife step into SEAroN PEgRY's, at
Pennsylvania avenue and 9th street. glance
into the window with its rich display of dress
goods will indicate the character of the stock
inside; In there can also be found latest nov
elites in imported raglans, jackets wraps and
modjeskas at lowest prices. Elegant seal plush
sacques are offered at S25, $685. and $50 Extra
values in black and colored surah silks Great
reductions are being made in Paris combina-
ton suits to close them out. Kid gloves and
hosiery are offered at popular prices.
Messrs. CARHART Il LEIDY, of the Philadel-
phia store, Nos. 92s 9TH and 7O6 K street, have
an extra large assortment of doll babies, white,
black. and Cinnamon. Parents who wish to
insure the happiness of their children ON
Christmas day should make selection from this
stock. In addition to this stock of dolls NAV
be found great variety of fancy and useful
articles suitable for Christmas presents. Holi-
day handkerchiefs in linen and silk are offered
from cents to 81, and handkerchiefs in silk
with initials for 90 cents, worth rs cents. A
full line of dress goods, colored and black is
also offered.
If there is anything absolutely essential to
perfect enjoyment of the holidays and of a
Christmas dinner it is pure butter and eggs.
So many things depend on them-pastry. pud-
dings. and nearly all delicacies prepared for
the Christmas table. Mr.. JAS. F. OYSTER the
well-known butter dealer, 9th and streets is
prepared to furnish the best products of famous
diaries in any quantities required. Orders can
be given at his stand in the Center market or
at his warerOoms.
The huge furniture establishment of w. B.
MOSES 4 Sons, at the corner of Eleventh and F
streets northwest. presents a most attractive
appearance. On every floor Of the spacious
building novelties in endless varieties can be
found at remarkably low figures. The furni-
ture department is filed with chamber suits
parlor sets, and carved tables and chairs of the
finest workmanship. The carpet department
on the third floor, is well stocked. Special
bargains are offered in rugs. On the fourth
floor is displayed a varied assortment of holi-
day goods, including plain and fancy tables,
easels, loOking-glasses, screens, &c.
An extensive stock of fine goods is offered by
DALTON STRICKLAND. the shoe dealers. 1893
Pennsylvania avenue. Persons who are looking
for Christmas gifts, or making purchases for
themselves. and who want style, comfort and
durability in shoe should visit this store. A
large assortment of slippers is offered.
Purchasers of clothing at this season enjoy
an unusual advantage on account of the fact
that the OAK HALL CLOTHING COMPANY, 10th
and + streets, in order to realize on a big stock
has been obliged to cut prices. Great induce
ments are offered to cash purchasers The
company has a large stock of ready-made
clothing OF approved styles and the best work.
manship.
To add to the attractions of his home, not
only at Christmas time, but for all seasons, one
should make a selection of carpets, rugs,
mats, curtains, and drapings from the large
and varied stock offered for inspection by
HOOE, BRO. h Co., 1928 F street.
The prices at which pianos and organs from
the leading factories are offered by SANDERS 4
STAYMAN, S34 + street northwest make it posi-
BILE for everyone to have his home filed with
melody. The instruments are sold on terms
which make their purchase easy to persons of
limited means. Catalogues and full informa-
ton can be obtained by applying to the firm.
bankrupt sale of course carries with it a
suggestion that some one has met misfortune,
but after all it may become o source of happi-
ness to the many who are enabled to indulge
themselves in goods of fairer quality than
they usually get, because of the great reduction
in prices At the bankrupt clothing sale, 9l2
street, mems and children's clothing are offered
at prices ridculously low. The managers an
nounce that the goods must be converted into
cash at all hazards.
GEO. WHITE, the ladies' tailor, lilo F street,
has provided q great comfort for women who
find it difficult to secure good and styljsh-fit-
ting waist This is WHITES glove-fittirig ready
cut waist line. The bust measure only is nee
essary.
WAMsLEY l. NEDwELE, Of S25 N. Charles st.,
Baltimore have opened in private parlors at