Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1889-12-13
THE HOLIDAY TRADE.
Attractions in the Stores-Suggestion
for Shoppers.

are questions about which thousands of readers
Of The STAB would like to receive suggestions.
The great palaces Of trade, as well as the
smaller stores, are in holiday dress, and the
thronging crowds give a gala appearance to
the streets. The enterprisng merchants Of
Washington have made ample preparations to
meet the demands Of the Christmas trade.
There Is no novelty that may not be found in
the city stores, and the variety Is only limited
by the products of the markets OF the world.
The advertising columns of The STAR afford
guide to intending purchasers by means Of
winch they can inform themselves at home at
| their leisure of the wares each merchant has to
oner. With the aid Of this guide they can lay
out their shopping tour in advance and save
| much time. To further assist its readers in de-
termining the questions OF the hour The STAR
Will publish from day to day notices of mer
| Camille establishments where customers can be
sure OF finding goods of fine quality.
The FAMILY SHOES STORE, $40 It'll street
northwest, has an excellent line Of goods, and
Is also Offering especially good bargains for the
holiday season. Shoes of all qualities and
prices may be had there, but all are good.
There Is full assortment of fancy slippers.
suitable for holiday gifts, and pair of ladies'
fur-trimmed would make a handsome present.
! The business done at KINGS PALACE has been
so heavy of late that it has necessitated large
addition to the store. The building next door
has been leased and the two will soon be thrown
into one. In the meantime it is necessary to
sell out the large stock of goods on hand, and
splendid bargains may now be had in all lines
OF holiday goods The entire line Of seal-plush
jackets is,seling at about half the former price
and all other goods in proportion.
JUsTH,s old stand, GIG street northwest, is
the place to buy or sell ladies' secondhand
dresses and in fact clothing of all descriptions
SECONDHAND QOOda nj al ha had
there.
To lovers Of a cup Of good coffee the JOHN
sToN dry roast Java offers a real treat. 1t has
become SO popular that it may be had Of almost
every grocer, and is always in great demand.
The JOHNSTON tea is also great favorite with
every one.
Flowers are in such demand during the holi-
day season that they have become almost q
necessity. W. s. FISHER, 1925 Pennsylvania
avenue. has a large collection Of all varieties
Ills window Is always full Of handsome flowers.
A. Jacket, II east 18th street. New York. is
one OF the best-known dealers in fur goods in
the country. Furs, seal jackets, wraps, shoulder
eapes, NUTS, rugs and robes may always be
found there in all styles. This week he has
opened a parlor at the Arlington, where he has
q large line of goods Oh exhibition.
The demand for wall papers and window
shades Is a steady one and not confined to the
holiday season. but whenever they may be
wanted Il. W. HENDERSON, 1113 F street north
west, has fine assortment.
There is a splendid collection Of water colors
artist proof etchings, engravings and photo
graphs at the art rooms of BoLIrHA ]. LAWS,
l427 Pennsylvania avenue. They make hand
some gifts for the holidays.
JOHN II. KELLY's stand in the ninth street
wing Of the Center market is a Headquarters
for Washington dressed beef. Meats of all
KINDS and OF the highest quality are always to
be found there.
A seal skin sacque makes particularly hand
some Christmas present and this year shoulder
capes IN astrakhan, mink, Persian beaver, mon
Key and nutrla furs are all the rage. WILLRTr
q RUoFF, 9O5 Pennsylvania avenue, make a
speciality OF surs and wraps and fur trimmings
and they have also a full supply OF plush goods
at low prices.
To any one looking for novel and handsome
Christmas gifts nothing is more satisfactory
than large assortment of fine jewelry and
sllverware. HARRIS SHAFER, Ills Pennsyl-
yania avenue, have a splendid stock this year
from which to choose, and their line of lew
elry, watches, clocks and silverware of all de-
scriptlons has never been 80 complete az it is
now.
The Concord harness is as good an article as
can be had in its line. 1t is serviceable as well
as handsome. LUrz 4 Bro, 497 Pennsylvania
avenue, has already large stock OF this and
other makes of harness. They are selling horse
blankets and lap robes at a very low figure.
WILxARrH & EDaoNsroN, 1905 Pennsylvania
avenue, carry full line of Christmas goods.
They have recently received a large importa-
ton OF Belleeck ware from the factory in Ire
land. They have also large assortment of
Doulton ware in dishes, cups and saucers, az
well as other china goods Of all descriptions.
CARRIERS cash store, I'll Market Space, is
off ring great bargains in all their goods suit
able for Christmas presents. Ladies' cloth
dress goods, silks surahs, broadcloths and
serges are all regarded specially suited to
the holiday season, and prices are made &C
eordingly. They are giving away handsome
presents with all sales Of So or more.
FRANC, the one-price merchant, at the corner
OF It'll and d streets, has an excellent assort-
ment Of neckwear, suitable for the holiday
season. The ties he sells for 50 cents are very
cheap for the money.
Nothing makes a more serviceable holiday
gift for man or boy than a good overcoat or
ult OF clothes, and whether he is large or small
and his tastes moderate or extreme, it is
always possible to please him at EIsEMAN's
corner 9TH and streets.
Seal skin jackets, sacques and listers shout
der capes in all varieties of fur, plush wraps,
NUTS, boas, stoles and carriage robes are some
OF the articles suitable for Christmas presents
which are to be had at B. II. STINEMETz Sons,
plete and their prices always reliable.
The good house keeper wants her carpets
clean, and when she has them cleaned she
wants it well done. The EXPIRE CARPET CLEAN
ING WORKS, 63l-635 Massachusetts avenue, is a
good place to have all such work DONE
Good clothing is good thing at any season
OF the year, but handsome suit of clothes or
an overcoat does make a frst-rate holiday gift.
1t would seem almost unnecessary for any
man to be shabbily dressed when proper gar
ments can be had at such reasonable figures as
are offered at VIcroR E. ADLER's TEN Per
CENT CLOTHING HOUSE, 927-929 7th street
| northwest. corner Massachusetts avenue.
ALEX. MILNE, 1914 + street northwest, has
splendid display of holiday goods and every
thing in the way of house furnishing goods
may be had there in styles to suit every taste
and every purse.
A sewing machine is an acceptable present
to any housewife, and 437 9Th street is the
| agency for the WHEELER AND WILSON COMPANY
The Wheeler and Wilson machine is known
| wherever sewing has obtained footing They
are simple, swift and silent
| Many people don't use wine on their tables
| even at Christmas time, and it will interest
such to know that the Manitou mineral water
company has an agency at 1877 It'll street. where
! this refreshing water can be obtained in any
Quantities. CHARLES KRAEMER is the agent and
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