Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1889-01-08
DArLr SPECIAL ''Sronr News"
FOR
WEDNESDAY, JANUARY o. 1889,
BY
WOODWARD L LoTHRoP.

About those Hamburys. We have made an
entirely new change in the styles and work Of
this seasons stock of euabroideries 1t Is q
line Of Novelties" We show Hemmed and
Hem-stitched Enlbroideries in Flouncings In
servings and Edvngs to match.
6o-ineh Flouneings in entirely new and at
tractive patterns. Their first season.
Guipure Embroideries-not the ordinary Irish
Point, but something finer, more dressy and
doubly ss durable.
New effects in Colored Embroideries
Embroidered and Hem-stitched Insertion
Bands for Belts, Yokes, &C. Entirely new.
We have taken big stride forward in the
selection of the present stock 1t marks q new
''era" in Embroideries.
Second foor)
LADIES' MUSLIN UNDERWEAR SALE
CONTINUED.-Neyerb before were we so we'll
prepared to meet Your every requirement.
Where is the best assortment in the city? Look
around, and then come in and examine what we
have to show You. Ask to be shown the 45c.
Gowns; the Dollar Torchon-Iace- trimmed
Gown; the Lace-trimmed Chemise at Toe. the
Corset Covers at I21S, 25 and SOC. the Drawers
ut 3Ix and Doc. We know where you ought to
buy your Underwear. Some are a little long in
hnding out; but then we are now beginning an
era Of progressive and intellectual shopping"
Children's Muslin Drawers 1214c per pair.
Infants Slips. three styles, soc. each.
LINEN SALE CONTINUED.--In continuing
this most successful Linen Sale we call par
ucular attention to our superb assortment of
DAMASK CLOTHS AND SETS,
as we have probably the largest and finest
variety of the south. The sets were secured
especially for use at dinner parties, receptions,
teas, and other formal occasions, and are we'll
worth your attention.
Matched Sets, Of fine Irish Linen Satin
bleaohed Damask Cloths, in unique, new. and
attractive designs, with dozen elegant
Damask Napkins TO match.
Size pa yards square, only GIG, $40, $2L
S26, and $50 per set.
Size 3 yards long by 21& yards wide. Only
so, S92.50 s27 and S3I per set.
Size 3f yards long by 2l@ yards wide, with one
dozen q Napkins to match. Only S32 and $40
per set.
Matched Sets of Fine German Linen Satin
Bleached Damask Dinner Cloths, in entirely
new and original designs of exceeding beauty,
with one dozen q Damask Napkins to match:
sizes 2H yards square. Only $50 and S35 per
set.
WE ALSO OFFER: Fine German Linen Satin
Finished Damask Sets comprising cloth, with
one dozen q Napkins to match, IN exception
ally fine and artistcally designed patterns, viz:
Size 3 yards long and ~ yards vide Only
S15, $50, and $25 per set.
Size 3A yards long and 2H yards WIDE Only
$15 to $50 per set.
Size yards long and Pa yards wide. Only
S21. so per set.
Size AZ yards long and ~ yards wide Only
$50 per set.
Size yards long and % yards wide Only
S35 per set.
Fine French Linen Satin Bleached Damask
Sets with fine cloth and one dozen % Damask
Napkins to match: in the most exquisite pat 4
terms we have ever shown.
Size 21< by pa yards. Only $50 per set.
Size by 2k yards Only $40 per set.
We also have a superb line of Plain and Fancy
Linen, and Fancy Silk -and-Iinen Luncheon
Sets, which are probably the most elegant goods
of this character yet brought to this city, and
you no longer have any excuse for not buying
your Linens in Washington.
tSeeond foorD
SALE OF EVENING GOODS CONTINUED.
The lines of goods embraced in this sale are:
Fine Laces Drapery Nets, Tulles, Gauzes, Illu-
sions, Fine Silk Fabrics, Evening Long Gloves
Fine Silk Hosiery, Elegant Fans, and fine
Woolens in evening shades. To-day we speak
of the latter. We bought them with the especial
view OF meeting the demand for fabrics beautiful
in effect, yet of substantial wearing qualities
The newest weave in Woolens is the "Peau De
Soie" so-called from its close resemblance to the
silk of the same name. Its popularity s due to
its beautiful fnish superior draping effect, and
its softness of texture. 1t is said to make up as
richly and as handsome a silk. We show it in
all the leading fashionable evening shades
Elegant Evening Pattern Robes for reception,
dinner, and Tea Gowns. $15 to 50 each. The
shades are Pink, Light Blue, Nile, Lavender,
Shrimp. Cardinal, Gray, Cream, &c.
Elegant effects in Figured Cashmeres and
Challies for Tea Gowns, &c.
JANUARY SALE OF BED CLOTHES.
This sale embraces Quilts, Comforts Blankets,
Feathers Feather Pillows, Ready-made Sheets,
Pillow Cases, and Bolster Cases. This depart
Inent is now ON our fourth floor. where with
Plenty Of room and the best possible light, we
1.,,~l Il.
tageousiy.
QUILTS. As an attraction extraordinary we
offer l case ia White Honey Comb Quilts in
block patterns, at the exceedingly low price of
SOC. each.
We also offer FIVE different qualities Of Ia
White Crochet Quilts in choice Marseilles pat
terms. Thoroughly made of hand-twisted
thread, and noted for their extremely durable
qualities. During the seven years We have
handled this particular line of Quilts they have
given entire satisfaction in both hotel and
family use. Prices, 90c., 81, S1.15, Sl.25,
and 81. 30 each.
SPECIAL. 1 case Boston House" Crochet
Quilts, made from three-ply hard twisted
thread of superior durability. Only 81 each
The best dollar Quilt made.
/ case Marseilles Bed Spreads in attractive
patterns. Only 81 each.
case each of la Colored Crochet Quilts,
81, 1925. 81. so and $1.75 each.
Extra-200 White 10-4 Crochet Quilts
Only 65c. each.
200 White Crochet Quilts. Only S5c each.
500 weli-fiiled. Strongly -sewed, Double bed
Comforts, in good coorings. Oaly 81 each
POO White Cheese Cloth Comforts, filed
with best batting. Only $l.T5 each.
Cheese Cloth Comforts for single beds,
White, S1.65. Colored, Sl.75 each.
Crib Comforts in all sizes, 81, Sl1J sl3T
and $3.50 each.
FEATHERS.-We began right, and have
never had any trouble in pleasing those in
search of good Feathers. We offer the choicest
Live Geese Feathers, free of any unpleasant
odor dirt, dust or quilts. Only Use per pound
Packages OF from one to ten pounds in cotton
bag.
Here is a bargain-Mixed Feather Pillows,
size 20x27 inches. weighing 3 pounds to the
pillow. Only 81 81 each. These are also guar
anteed absolutely odorless and free from any
foreign substances. Hotels and Boarding
Houses take notice.
Excellent assortment of Feather Pillows iu all
sizes and weights at the lowest prices possible
to name on equal qualities.
tFourth foor.)
WAIST Innings.
Perfect-fitting, ready cut Waist and Sleeve
Innings. We have had cut in our tailoring de-
partment ali sizes of Waist and Sleeve Innings
from gray silesia ready to be put in the dress
Here are all the necessary Instructions Anyone
can make observation-disclosures now.
First-Bee1n sewing all seams at the top.
Second-Be sure to sew all pieces exactly in the
traced lines.
Third-The proper curve and fit is obtained by
drawing the two edges together down the