Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1889-12-14
FOR CHRISTMAS SHOPPERS.
Suggestions for Persons Who Have
Holiday Purchases to Mako.

Holiday Purchases to Mako.
| largely into Christmas shopping, perhaps the
| chief pleasure to the shopper is being able to
obtain exactly what he or she wants. In at
| tanning this mere dollars and cents have but
! little ito do with the case" The secret Of
| success lies in the knowledge Of where to 60.
An admirable itinerary of Christmas shopper
| may be found in the advertising columns Of TIE
STAR. The enterprising merchant describes
what he has for sale and the way is made plain
| for the intending purchaser that list can be
| made up Of the articles needed and note
| made Of the place where each thing may be
found. This is shopping with all the modern
improvements and under such circumstances
the annual Christmas buying is Invested of
much of the usual fatigue and bother. Time
is saved and what is more important there is no
needless expenditure of energy, and an oppor-
tunity is afforded to enjoy the sights and sounds
which enliven the streets and stores during
the holiday season. In order to further fscili-
| tate the convenience OF shoppers The STAR
will publish from time to time notices Of mer-
camille establishments where customers can
find what they are looking for.
Just think of it. At an advance of 10 per
cent on manufacturers prices you can buy
brass goods in fire sets and irons tenders and
other useful articles at RocHE's, $50 Louisiana
avenue. This reduction lasts during the holt
days.
A man need not freeze these days when he
can get a warm, violating overcoat for as
little az $40. GEORGE SPRANsY, the tailor OF
434 It'll street northwest, offers q large assort-
ment of coats from $40 up.
Surgical instruments are going at cut prices
at GLMAN's, SAT Pennsylvania avenue, and the
attention Of physicians is called to the large
stock of supplies always on hand Clutches for
tho lame. electric batteries, trusses and sup
po-ters are here in all sizes at low prices.
One thing sure-if you wish to be in the so
cial swim you must be the possessor of a we'll
fitting swallow tail" You can get one of
these ut the large establishment Of q. WAR
FIELD SIMPSON at price within the reach of
all.
JACOBS BROTHERS offer large stock Of dia-
monds and jewelry to the public at bottom
prices. Specialties are made of solitaire dia-
mond rings for els, SIS and S2O
One who wants cheap, quick and clean fuel
will find 1t in the coke from the works of
the Washington gas light company. JOHNSON
BRorHERs are the exclusive agents and attend
to all orders with dispatch.
A good book is always an acceptable present.
G. C. PuRsELL of 4ls eth street northwest has
an unusually large stock on hand, as well as
cards and calendars. All Of the most recent
publications will be found here.
In preparing for New Years calls the society
man needs the services Of a good haber-
dasher. Mr.. r. G. LEWIS d SoNs. 1921 New
York avenue, is the place to go. The firm has
. stock Of gents furnishings hard to beat
Now is the time to avail yourself Of passing
opportunity. Owing to the death Of the late
P. WALLACH the entire stock Of watches and
jewelry at his establishment is being offered at
public sale. This is q rare opportunity for bar
gains.
One Of the finest exhibits Of lamps, shades
and gas fixtures ever seen in this city is to be
found at E. f. BROOKS establishment, 531 18th
street. His stock is unsurpassed in quality and
variety and embraces many novelties never
seen here before.
A Christmas dinner without game, to the man
who knows what a good Christmas dinner is,
loses much OF Its zest Game OF every variety.
including venison from Minnesota and the royal
canvas backs and red heads from the Potomac.
are to be found at the PALACE MARKET, 14th
street and New York avenue, at unusually low
prices. In fact, every delicacy of the season is
displayed here in great profusion.
There is no present which gives more genuine
pleasure than nice piano. Selling direct from
the manufacturer, Messrs. PFEIFFER 4 CoNLIFP
OF Ola 18th street northwest are able to offer
special Inducements. Old pianos are taken in
trade and full value allowed when q new instru-
ment is purchased at this house.
1t will be well for the Christmas buyer of
whatever age or sex or condition of purse or
state Of mind to direct his or her steps into the
mammoth establishment at the northeast cor
ner OF and 18th streets, and examine some Of
the stock that Messrs WOODWARD l. LoTHRop
have provided for this season. 1t makes little
difference what sort OF gift you are seeking
or for whom it il intended, you are almost sure
to be suited here. Their announcements in
the columns Of THE STAR are sufficient to indi-
cate the wealth that lies hidden within their
walls. A visit to them would be both profitable
and economical for one would save not only
bother and time in large quantities. but would
also find there price list startGngly low. The
firm does business on the principles that have
earned for them the confidence of the pur-
chasing public.
". NJ. SHUsrER d Sons, 919 Pennsylvania
avenue, have filed their shelves with a tempt
ing array Of the delicacies of the loom for
Christmas. Some OF their evening goods are
exquisite and would form most appropriate
presents, besides which there are small articles,
easily purchased and quite as easily paid for
umbrellas, handkerchIefs, laces and dozens Of
other things that fit in most appropriately at
this season of the year.
Gloves, gloves and gloves! One button, two,
three and almost any button-black tan, snede.
gray, brown, all colors, all prices. Such stock
Is to be found at MckNEws, 933 PENNSYLVANIA
avenue, where the holiday purchaser will also
AuN quduuty VI SOOuS suitable Tor
Christmas presents. such as umbrellas hand
kerchiefs, silk muffiers, wraps, aprons and
dozens of things to delight the female heart
There are no prettier or more useful goods
In the Christmas market than those with which
ToPHAM, the leather man, 1921 Pennsylvania
avenue, has filled his store. Besides a long
line OF trunks, valises and satchels he has
pocket books, card and letter cases, chatelaine
bags, manicure sets, cuff and collar boxes,
dressing cases, hat boxes, cigar and cigarette
cases, &c.
The Bartholomay brewing company, GEO. G.
SUCRo, superintendent Washington branch,
sos 18th street northwest has made a special
announcement for the holiday trade putting a
new beer before the public. 1t is recommended
as pure. inviSo-ating beverage, severely
tested and is called Apollo"
There is nothing which sets of a parlor or
library better than a lamp, and there are few
more acceptable Christmas presents The pat
terms this year are prettier than ever before
Of AIS 18th street northwest, offers a full line of
them IN endless variety, in styles suitable for
the piano, the table, library and parlor The
prices are exceedingly low.
There is now a great syndicate sale of fine
tailor-made clothing in progress at the
building on the southeast corner of 9th and r
streets northwest. Three large wholesale
houses have combined their surplus stock and
are selling fine assortment OF mems and BOYS
suits and oyercoats at prices suitable to the
holiday season.
Housy A HyRpNASy's cash and credit borsa