Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1890-12-16
CHRISTMAS SHOPPING.
Where Holiday Goods May BE Obtained n
Reasonable Prices.

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EVERYTHING THAT CAN DELIGHT THE HEART Oh
THE YOUNG. THE MIDDLR-AaED AND THE OLD
ARTICLES TO WEAR, FOR ORNAMENT AND FOE
u UsE-THINGs THAT WILL TEMPT THE PALATE.
The Christmas shopping il now at its height,
and those who have not yet made their selec-
tons of holiday presents would do well to
study the following directory of STAR adver-
tisers. 1t will enable one to know where
different and desirable articles may be OBJ
tanned before starting out on a shopping tour:
The store of T. b. TowNER 4 Son, 1916 7th
street, is somewhat out of the ordinary rush of
downtown trade, but It is nevertheless fully
stocked with the finest Of goods. The strong
point made by this firm il in the matter Of
prices. which are well suited to the purses of
| those who mostly trade there Il would be a
| good thing to drop into Towner and examine
his Christmas Inducements.
| GIAsry There is the name Of one man, at
least, who has helped to make the advertising
columns of The STAR full Of interesting matter.
He Is known in the trade as THE Pusher." and
! his line Is furnishings, carpets, china. glass;
| &c. Few need to be told where his stores are
for nearly everybody reads his advertisements
but for the benefit Of the few who have missed
these great treats ii II necessary to say that they
are at 1910 and 1912 eth street Grasty il
pusher in reality. When he finds good saa-
bic commodity he does not let it moulder on
his shelves waiting for purchasers. but he pokes
1t out to the very face of the public and thus
sells 1t. Go to Grastys and verify his own
statements.
The MONUMENTAL is q new store in our
midst but it seems to have found out the way
to the hearts of the buying public Of Washing
ton III very short time. It lisa delightful place
just now. with every shelf and counter full Of
Christmas goods, every price down at Christ
mas level and every clerk anxious to wait on
| you. 1t is the very place you have been look
ing for 1t liz OH + street. next to the corner of
| 10th, Nos. 937 and 939. The special sales that
are held at this place occasionally are marvels
and always attract scores of buyers who follow
| with eagerness all that is said In the trade
columns Of this paper by Mr.. Goldenberg, the
enterprising manager of the establishment.
The Monumental is branch of Baltimore
house of the same name and 1t is said that the
two do an enormous business. There is usually
nearly Il column of solid information about the
| place i'll each issue of The STAR.
No. it is neither fire nor a fight; it is only
the crowd gathered at the corner of d and 18th
streets attracted by the fine display in the win
dow OF X. HARRIS X Co., the popular jewelers..
Inside the display is finer still and their assert
| ment OF diamonds, watches, clocks, jewelry,
| solid and plated silver ware, and hundreds of
curios in their line still more extensive. Their
stock OF diamond breastpins in original designs
needs to be seen to be fully appreciated.
Goods can be selected and laid away to be
called for
Think of it, what trade one must have to
successfully run three large stores! And this
In what HAHN, the shoe man, is doing at SIG
It'll street northwest. 1922 PENNSYLVANIA avenue
northwest and 23l Pennsylvania avenue south
east Read his card and then examine his goods
| all warranted-and if there Is any inducement
IN merit and cheapness you will be sure to
buy.
I'm, fhnir l,,H cxt. n
streets northwest. FRANKIE Il Co, who run
he Fair. are apparently irving themselves
this year. for such stock us they have to choose
presents from IL beyond description. They
searched the markets of America and Europe
for their assortment and offer everything in u
fancy line except fancy prices They believe it
Is the duty of every one to make dollar go
far AZ possible. and they endeavOr to help their
customers out by selling good articles at low
rates.
Something interesting to the ladies can be
found at SICKLEs', 10l1 Pennsylvania avenue.
They are selling willow basket containing one
pound of elegant smoking tobacco with a French
Drlar pipe for Il. Aspecialty is cigars of every
grade by the box for holiday presents.
W. A. PIERCE & Co.. successors to E. G..
Davis. 7l9 Market space, offer special holiday
Inducements in a long list of novelties and use
full things. Neckwear. ribbons. notions. perfum-
cry. and even dolls in great variety abound and
at real snap em-up-qrick' prices Their 'spe-
strnctive, conveys but small idea of their
stock Ill hand. visit is necessary and will
quickly settle the question. What shall buy?"
Nothing could be handsomer or more accept
able holiday present than a cloak or a wrap.
This can be found mt CLARK's 734-736 7tL street.
suitable for any age from grandmother to
Youngest tot In the family. This is a great
place for ladies to shop, and that fact is evil
IDENTITY well known from the crowds that go
there. Call there and do so at once.
No more instructive Christmas gift could be
found than microscope. and P. G. CLAFLIN,
optician, 1908 F street is the agent for II. II J.
Beck microscopes, which have reputation that
is world wide.
The celebrated To-Kalon wines can only be
obtained in this city at the regularly estab-
lished agency. GA 14th street. These are among
the best California b-anda and have attained !,
wide reputation from their sterling quality.
No one need be without a diamond ring when
they can be bought for IS aud upward at
GREGORY Bros, 2l34 Pennsylvania avenue
Solid gold rings. eight-day striking clocks and
full line of jewelry are also i'll their stock
All the materials for a Christmas dinner can
be found at 8. II. GwYNNE's Circle Market cor
ner Vermont avenue and l. street. who have
always hand fine hot house vegetables.
capOns. Blue Point oysters and game of all
kinds.
A suit OF clothes is q most acceptable gift,
and if you send your friend to PrLEGISG & Co.
at 1925 street. second floor. YOU may be sure
that he will have n large stock of goods to Sc
lect from, and that perfect ht will be secured.
Ladies' coats and riding habits speciality.
If one gets perfumes they should be Of the
best makes and mos. delicate fragrance These
can DC got at Miss Lulu LENNANs $. 93l + street,
who makes IL specially of lilies of France Al
pine rose, pear blossom, DC, and choice per-
fumed Florence cologne.
At CHAs. +. CARTER Il Co. s, COG PENNSYLVANIA
avenue, may be found parlor rifles. skates and
penknives. carving sots. table cutlery of the best
makes, &. Rogers plated ware. Christmas tree
holders. and large variety Of useful articles
for the holidays.
The SoSoNA CALIFORNIA WINE COMPANY
promise the purest and best California wines at
the most reasonable prices. visit to 81 9th
street northwest will convince the most skcp-
teal that this is a fact.
MADAME Bruce Of New York has on exhibi-
ton ut 1904 III street northwest an elegant line
OF gowns, DC. Orders are sent by telephone to
her New York house and can be executed
promptly.
The Washington agent of Buffalo Lithia'
Water is DIR. W. s. THoMrsoS 7O3 18th street
northwest. where IL can be had by the glass
bottle gallon. II will he delivered in GUAM
tity free.