Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1889-06-15
SATURDAY. JuxE I5rH 1883.
OFFICE OF q
WOODWARD 4 IOTHROp.
Sof. lin and L streets northwest /,

We never print the same column OF nev, twice
We may refer 10 certain items in later ,.rua
but our aim Is TO give you new .-s,ors xsx,.
every day. solid column Of q. Even than n
great deal is left unsaid for want Of space. W.
have lots Of '-store News that ought 10 h. ,o,a
Customers who come TO the store most fro
ducntly keep best posted. Summer working
hours and summer shopping claims attention
to-day. We beg to announce that, in pursusnc.
of the policy inaugurAted by us some three
summers ago We shall close our establishment
during July and August on SATURDAYS AZ
O'Clock. and on other eveningsa at SPIN.
ABOUT SUMNER sHoPPINa.-we aim 70
make the store an ideal shopping place. The
best in merchandise, the most convcnieu, and
comfortable to get about in. and the best store
service. The building was erected with view
toits afording the two greatest and most i'm
portant adjuncts to an ideal Dry Goods cstsb-
hshment-abundant nyht and thorough yepti-
lation-and We do not believe that any Dry
Goods building in the United States "a super,or
to it in these respects.
hou VIII mud ice water on each Of the four
sales-hoors in front Of the elevators. The Re-.
oeption Rooms are fitted up for your benen.
ana You are invited to lounge therein at your
leisure. Writing materials are at your s3,spo..,
Retiring Rooms ana CHAIR A., ,,,o... -,
scattered throughout the store. When necessary
the vast extent Of windows will be raised 10 "A.
mitof uninterrupted air and breezes; and everv.
'hins POSSIBLE will be done to make your sum-
mer shopping here convenient and comfortable
as well as profitable
"HARPER's BAZAAR" IN AN Article
ON TENNIS GOWNS. SAYS: scotch nAnnels.
partly of fine wool and partly of cotton. with
sometimes added stripes Of silk, are chosen for
Tennis Gowns on account of their light weight
and suppleness. Plain Serge or plain Flannels
are preferred for very nice gowns. and the
striped Cotton Outing Cloths,' which initiate
Flannel. for inexpensive dresses.
Also the inexpensive washing Silks formerly
used only for Tennis Blouses, are now used for
the Skirt as we'll" Harper's Bazaar also has sir
excellent plates Of Tennis costumes. and our
oo'ect In quoting them is to draw attention 70
our superb line Of new fabrics especially suita-
Die Tor Tennis suits. Take our stock OF Tennis
flannels-there is no other like II in the city.
either In point Of size or attractiyeness For
ordinary practice suits we offer 2. 600 yards m
striped Outing" Cloths Limitation fauneD NJ
the low price Of loo per yard For dress occa-
sions We offer the Cream wool sNornsna,.,,
I~nied Serge, which has no superior for the
purpose, unlessit be our beautiful Striped Wash
Silks
We also call attention TO the Tuxedo suits
male expressly for Tennis, Boating, Yachting.
and general Outing and athletic wear. ris.
knitted costume with blouse waist. fun round
skirt cap and sash complete. We have all sizes.
In variety of colors and combinations OF two
colors, for children, misses, and ladies.
GAUzE VESTS AT HALF-PRIcE-To close
outa line Of Ladies' Gauze Vests, in sizes "a
30. and 32-inch. we have cut the price I'm hal,
viz: for PC. These are in high neck and
short sleeves. Unquestionably the best value
yet offered in Gauze Vests.
First ioorD
A NEW SUMNER FABRIC-sea Island Pom
gee may be said to be Ie Grande FaGriq.e. IA
Is certainly strong rival Of all the present
printed cotton fabrics. 1t is similar to batiste.
out inner, possessing all the well-knoyn ouali-
ues OF the batiste in more artistically designed
patterns and color-p printing. Their sale is con-
fined TO US for this city and are 20 inches vida
ana offered at the popular price Of l5c per
yard Said to be the successor Of sateeus and
challies. We viii see.
(Second fioor.)
LAST DROP IN COMBINATION ROBES
We have made our last price-drop on Combins-
uon Robes, and the next movement in them will
DC to the homes Of some Of our readers.
Aien'een OF them in one lot 20 down
70 GU from half as much again.
Ihese robes are in rich combinations of
the best plain shades. with harmonizins effect
IL stripes, plaids, &C.. and contain an abundance
OF material For a dress. Also, few Cream Com.
binations and colors with white. All reduesd
tosl0p per robe.
ANOTHER REDUCTION IN THE PRICE OF
FANCY kIBBoNs-We have divided goodly
portion Of the stock Of Fancy Ribbons into two
lots, marking them at the greatly reduced
prices of 25c. and 37ISc. per yard.
To any lady in need Of Fancy Ribbons this A.
an opportunity OF which advantage should be
taken. This sale offers AiIliners and Dress-
makers an exceptionally fine chance. You are
very apt to find the width and shade you want
in one of the numerous styles These are from
2h to inches wide, aud now reduced 10 25c.
and 37Ixc. per yard.
BLOUsES REDUCED-Ladies' and Misses,
Jersey Cashmere Blouses at greatly reduced
prices. These include the very latest STYLES of
Smoked and Braided Blouses in Navy and
Cardinal Sizes. 20 TO 36-inch. We have divided
them into four lots and reduced the price. To
to s2.75, 81, $3.50 and 81 each.
BOYS CLOTHING AT REDUCED PRIcEs
The success of our $3.50 Offering in Boys'
Knee-Pants Suits has induced us 10 make con-
cessions in two or three other lines particularly
in Kilt Suits. which can now be bought er-
tremely low
lot Of Boys Atwood Cheviot KIT Suits,
waist and box-plaited back and front, skirt full
plated Sizes =, Pa. and 3yrs. Reduced to -
each
1 lot of Boys DIX. Gray. An-wool one-piece
Suits and line of Brown Combination Kit
Suits. well made and stylishly finished. Sizes
3, 4, and 5 yrs. Reduced to s3.
1 lot Of Boys Atwood, Combination One
piece Kilt Suits the waist is Of q Seal Brown
Scotch Cheviot, plated finely in the back, while