Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1888-12-18
A GUIDE TO SHOPPERS.
Stores Which X.mas Purchaser Should
Visit.

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Visit.
| The skies have cleared and the streets have
dried, and the steady pilgrimage of Christmas
shoppers has begun again to now to the busy
marts. There will necessarily be some confu-
sion and INDIGESTION on the part Of the pilgrims,
many Of whom will be ct loss to know where
to 60 and what to buy. The following words,
hints to shoppers, may prove valuable as
guide for the brief shopping interval before the
holidays:
The stock Of lamps and gas-fxtures shown
is claimed by Mr. E. F. BROOKS, 5S1 18th street,
to be the most beautiful ever exhibited here.
Some thing that everybody wants is what
is popular with shoppers Just now. r.
GoLDsCHMID. 1907 and 1909 street, who is an
expert in catering to the public needs, an
nounces a special line Of Smyrna rugs at prices
astonishingly cheap. He offers special bar
gains in floor decorations, such as room mats
and door mats. His figures are way down, he
says, and all he asks the public 10 to come and
examine for themselves.
If you want to be Stylish and make good
appearance for little money OWEN, the tailor,
at the corner of New York avenue and 10th
street northwest can crafty you.
Egg-nog is regarded by many as one of the
necessities of Christmas. LYNCH, on 9th, near
d street, has some excellent whisky for that
purpose at 80 per gallon.
When one buys a carpet they have to have it
made. This additional expense GRoeAN's in
stalment house proposes to do away with If you
buy your carpets oftf SIN.
One Of the notable business successes Of
recent years is The FAIR, at 812 It'll street,
and at this busy time this establishment pre-
sents an unusually fourishing appearance. It
is q veritable wilderness Of pretty things, q
labyrinth Of toys and rainbow of colOrs. All
around are genial clerks, not SO busy but they
can spare every new conner moment to direct
him to the exact place he wants. notwithstand-
ing all this hustle. And when he gets there he is
at a loss to know how to spend his money,
there are so many things he wants, and each Of
the prices seem to be lower than the other.
Amid all of this rush and hurry Manager Jack
son moves in serenity, watchful OF the inter-
ests Of every customer. The FAIR is good
place to visit to feast the eyes and to spend
money.
To those on the watch for holiday bargains
the goods and prices offered by BRoDHEAD Il
Co., 9O7 + street, under the Masonic temple.
are great inducements. In fact there is at this
place a wonderful sacrifice for cash, every
thing in the line Of dress goods, gentlemen's
furnishings, fancy articles, and attractions for
the ladies are marked down to the lowest
notch.
Such a crowd of pretty things! such an array
of low prices! Such throng of anxious buyers!
Such an army of busy clerks! This is the state
Of things at the NEW YORK VARIETY STORE,
1885 and 1887 7th street, where great numbers
Of persons are buying Christmas gifts
Reductions, reductions, reductions, every
where, but especially at BENZ. MILLER 4 Sons,
3120 NJ street northwest, where all ladies' coats
are reduced for the holidays 10 per cent.
Jackets are sold at S2.65, So IS and $445, and
newmarkets at $50, S6.75 and %.
Buckskin Bill is CHARTERED at FRANCS fur
nishing store, corner of It'll and streets Not
Buckskin Bill of the wild west, but their bill Of
buckskin gloves, which they guarantee to be
the best and the cheapest in the city
No longer need anyone have an excuse for
being behind time when good time pieces are
offered at FRANKS, 4S1 Pennsylvania avenue,
for 1915.
RUSSELL, at 1925 New York avenue, offers
everything good to eat at low prices
There have been many clothing and dry
goods stores started in this city with peculiar
names. but none with 80 taking title as THE
MANUFAcTURING ESTABLISHMENT" 9lS 7th street
northwest, which turns out large line of
astonishingly cheap goods in the line of dresses
and other clothing for special sales during the
holiday rush. 1t is claimed that their fine
dresses surpass anything in the city.
The best Christmas gifts are those that are
the most useful. Persons in search of such
suOulu stOp Wneu tney see the sign OF the 'OLD
LADY IN THE WINDOW" at HEILBRUN's, 402 7th
street, and 60 in to examine his large and we'll
selected stock of foot gear. Some Of the
Christmas prices he asks are wonderfully low;
everything is reduced, and selection made
here cannot fail to bring joy and good will to
the heart of the purchaser.
Christmas presents are never more fully APP
preciated than when the happy recipient has,
as an accompaniment, a good appetite on
Christmas morning. And what better way to
reward such an appetite than to supply the
table with some of the delicious butter from
the stands of GEO. NJ. OYSTER, JR., in the Center
market near 18th street?
East Washington is not behindhand in the
way of a jewelry establishment, as shown by
the handsome store, attractive display and
well selected stock Of LEW CALLIsHER. 225
Pennsylvania avenue southeast. That the peo-
pie appreciate his efforts is evinced by the
liberal patronage. Persons in search of
watches, diamonds or jewelry will find it to
their interest to visit Callisher. the East Wash
ington jeweler.
When present-seekers are at a loss where to
go to find just the things they want they should
call at the store of BoLIrHA j. LAWS, 1927 Penn
sylvania avenue, where they will be almost
sure to find something very near their desire
in his stock of engravings, etchings, water
color paintings, carbon Photographic, Christ
mas cards, and so on ad ininitum.
Toys for the million!'' is the cry that comes
from SAMsrAo, at 442 9th street. the king Of
toy men, great-grand-nephe of Kriss Kringle
and sole agent for his majesty for the District
Auction sales held daily and at z p. m.
JACOBS Brothers, 1929 Pennsylvania avenue,
make Christmas specially of an S1S gem, solid
14-karat gold ladies' hunting-case watch, beau
tifully engraved. stem winding, and fully war
ranted. Their other goods are also beautiful
Bargains are the order of the day. The
PIANO EXCHANGE, 913 Pennsylvania avenue,
offers or in the shape of a magnificent
upright lano. of the most modern construc-
ton, having been used but little, for a very
low cash price. 1t should be inspected and at
the same time the visitors may find Just the
thing they want.
One can find some nice gifts at ScHMID's bird
store on 18th street. two doors south of the
avenue. His stock is large and contains fine
assortment of singing birds, food, and cages;
gold FISH, aquariums, and fish food.
Perhaps you don't want 1t for Christmas, but
if you need motive power you should go to
BALLAUFs, 731 9TH street, and look at the
lotto" gas engine he has on exhibition and
sale. 1t will sell itself on first glance.
Historian Parton made the famous remark
that in every house where there is placed set
Of Appleton's Cyclopedia 1t is like sending the
whole family to college. Send to P. o. Box 800
for information as to terms on which you can
secure this wonderful work.
There is no nicer Christmas present than q
bottle of good cologne to those who like sweet