Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1888-12-15
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WOODWARD 4 LoTHRoP.
MONDAY. DECEMBER 17TH, lsss.

MONDAY. DECEMBER 17TH, 1883.
The giving Of useful and substantial Gifts
finds greater favor each succeeding Christmas.
This but proves our assertion that such gifts
are usually the most appreciated by the recipi-
ents. What more elegant present than hand
some Imported Wrap, Ladies' Suit to order,
Silk Dress, . handsome Pair Curtains or Por-
there's, Bolt Of Blesched sheetins or Muslin,
an Eider-Down Quilt, beautiful Set Of Table
Damask, and we might name hundreds Of like
articles equally desirable.
We are still boxing all nne Hosiery. Gloves,
Handkerchiefs, Neckwear. and almost every
thing we sell, in order to make them all the
more presentable. Yet we do not give youa
pretty box to bridge over defect or an inferior
quality. Everything boxed is worth its price in
fun without the box. and is exchangeable for
your money should you become dissatisfied
with your purchase. Handkerchief are still
spreading out to make your selecting easier.
CHRISTMAS LINENS HEADQUARTERS"
Thanksgiving is bested. tits an exhibit ofthe
best efforts Of the Linen makers throughout the
land. Where else will you find such another
stretch of shelves loaded with such linenss We
are bearing down with all force on the linen
trade; and by virtue Of our superior facilities
for close buying in large quantities, we are offer
ing the best moneys worth possibly procure
Bile. There are . hundred or 90 more makers Of
so cent Table Damask and only one or two can
be best Hereare ours.
60-Inch Bleached German Damask, plain
White. and White and Cardinal border; also. So
inch Unbleached Heavy German Damask, each
in wide variety Of attractive designs. Choice
so cents per yard
72-Inch Bleached Heavy Irish Linen Table
Damasks in entirely new and attractive pat
terms. Only 81 per yard. Dinner Napkins to
match at 80 So
Luncheon Sets. The newest IL Of Monte
Linen, plain White, and White with delicate
Pink. Light Blue, and Yellow Borders. Very
attractive effect. and one Of these would make
avery acceptable Christmas Gift Size en- by
2yards. One dozen Doylies to match. Only
$3.50 per set.
To give the proper eclat to the Christmas
dinner fine table linen is indispensable.
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CHRISTMAS DRESS PATTERNS.
We call particular attention to the extensive
and attractive line of Wooden Dress Patterns
and Boxed Robes, which are now 30 greatly
favored for making serviceable and substantial
Christmas Gifts.
Dress Patterns 12 yards, Of 23inch, for
$3.50 per pattern.
Cashmere Dress Patterns. 36-inch. all the
staple shades
Ao3aru patterns. .&25O.
IL yard patterns. ........................3 800
IL yard patterns ACKNOWLEDGEMENT $50.
Dress Patterns Of 36-inch AL Wool Cashmere,
various shades.
loyard patterns..... .........e375.
II yard patterns OBSERVATION-DISCLOSURES. $50
Dress Patterns Of 4O-inch, Atwood Serge.
10 yards for s5
Dress Patterns of 4O-inch, Atwood Hindoo
10 yards for $3.50.
Grand assortment Of Combination Wooden
Dress Patterns, in the choicest shades and color
combinations Each Dress Pattern put up In
fancy box to add to its presentableness. Each
pattern contains sufficient material for full
suit allowing for the latest draperies, &c. The
line embraces
Wooden Dress Patterns with plain Velvet to
match.
Wooden Dress Patterns with fancy Plaid or
Striped woolens to match.
Wooden Dress Patterns with striped and
checked plushes to match.
Wooden Dress Patterns with handsome Dor.
behring's in oriental color effects.
Wooden Dress Patterns with embroidered and
braided woolens to match.
Here are the prices Of the entire stock, each
representing the best possibly obtainable for
the price. 81, IS. 60. $3.50. $780, 1926,
$3.50, 1915, $40. s12.5O, 1850, els,
$3.50, $50. s22.5 s25. $50. s35, $40 and
$50 per full dress pattern.
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SILK DRESS PATTERNS.
No Christmas present is surer of being appre-
ciated than silk dress. We pack them in a neat
presentable box without extra charge Rather
than cut up these silks beforehand, we simply
state the price per yard. and give you the exact
number Of yards desired after you select the
kind and color:
~AAAS . A"ASssc. .. ..s.ssss.ssss...3l
Black Armure.. ....................1
satin Duchesse.......
Black Gros Grain.
oiack nnadaines. ............................ Il
BLACK Surah........... .......................1
Black Royal. .................1
Black Moire Franchise. ....................1
Black Merveilleux.
A De"e"iiiie' .............................1
Black Faille Franchise ................,..l.25
Black Veloutine. ...................125
Black Armure.. ................1,25
Black Peau de Sole. .........,....l
Black Merveilleux.. ....................125
BLACK Trcotine.. ........................125
Black Rhadames .............,.125
Black Gros Grain. ..................125
Black Surah. ..........,..125
Black Satin de Lyon. .............,,.,125
Black Satin Duchesse. ...............,...125
Black Moire Francaise. .................125
Black Moire Stripe. ..........l25
Also higher grades in Black and full sssort.
ment Of Colored Silks.
FIvE-CENT RIBBONS.
We have just secured "Job" Of 1,5O0 pieces
Of No. 2Crown-edse Moire Silk Ribbon, and
Nos. and 5 in Satin and eros Grain silk Rib
bons, with crown and picot edge, in . great Va
riety Of the most desirable shades. Only SC.
per yard.