Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1890-12-19
WHERE TO BUY PRESENTS.
Many Merchants Who Have Holiday Gifts il
Great PrOfusiOn.

Great Profusion.
The table should receive as much attention
as the Christmas tree or the stocking. It must
be trimmed and filed with good things if you
would have your Yuletide happiness complete.
Clever hOusekeepers will find it to their adj
vantage to glance at the price list shown by I.
H. WALKER Il Co., 946-95O Louisiana avenue,
and then to go to the stores and buy lavishly.
The rates quoted arc wonderfully low.
There is an old saying that "Women's heads
run to bonnets." 1t is true. and while in that
condition they go to Mrs. NJ. J. HUNTS, 1909
street northwest, and find just what they want.
Prices have been reduced for the holidays-both
French and domestic manufacture.
WILLIS, the shoe man, at 91S 7th street
northwest. is making specially Of low prices
on his entire stock for Christmas. His stock is
frst-class in every respect and visit there will
convince any one that he is satisfied with a
small profit if he can get it to make quick
sale.
'Look at the prices" says J. BORDEN SMITH,
corner 4th and G streets northwest, and then
examine the cigars he is offering by the box
until January 1. Nothing nicer than box of
cigars could prove more acceptable to gentle
man friend. Don't miss the chance.
At 936 F street Mr.. N. SrUpER keeps few
beautiful cut flowers and plants. 1t is but an
item to the vast array Of flowers and plants of
all kinds he raises at his nursery in AnacOstia,
which covers two acres under glass alone. He
is therefore prepared to offer artistic decora-
tions or cut flowers for any purpose in any
quantity on short notice.
The ''man milliner" has come to stay, for he
works upon merit. Guaranteed first-class
finish and perfect fits'' are what NJ. A. HoFF-
MAN, 724 10th street, promises the ladies, and in
the latest Partisan styles. He is an expert in
making riding habits.
It is paradoxical when you hear it said that
one must "keep coal to keep warm" but it is
all right to read in print. VIM. E. HODGE, at
ZIG 18th street northwest, with branch Office
at 1918 F street northwest has all grades Of
coal, upon which he has reduced prices for a
short while.
Mrs. K. A. DONOVAN, 904 F street, has q full
line of handsome hand-painted scarfs and
beautiful novelties for presents. She keeps
open evenings for those who cannot get off in
daytime.
EIsEMAN BRorHERs, 7th and E streets, are
trying themselves this year, and it is evidently
paying them handsomely. They are Offering
suits and overcoats at prices that will certainly
OF body or figure from that of a spindle
legged skid" i'll shorts to an old doubled-up
war horse in his dotage. Drop in to see them.
Don't let little "hair-pulling affair" worry
you, but go to Mile. NJ. ]. PRANpfs, 1929 F
street northwest, and get a new 'front.' or
have the old suit trimmed and shampooed.
She keeps fine French goods at reasonable
rates.
''Where did you get that hat?' No matter
LEWIS & Son, 1921 New York avenue, keep a
high grade ''one-price'' store for not only
hats. but gentlemen's furnishings, such as
neckwear, gloves, hosiery. underwear, DC.
Give the governor silk hat and the kid
derby and they will both be happy.
Mrs. HYATT, modiste, has removed to "The
Covington." zoo 18th street, where she is
making Partisan styles in street costumes,
wraps, evening dresses. &C., specially.
Don't sell your India or French cashmere
shawl if it gets little seedy or torn. MADAME
RIcARD DUANE will repair or renovate it for
you to make it as good Is new. The same also
with fine laces. 809 21st street northwest.