Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1891-12-12

part Of wisdom for purchasers to 70 now and
select their Christmas things in order to avoid
days OF the holiday season. HurcHINsoNs has
always been q favorite place with Washing
tonians, and especially now that his shelves and
counters are filled with a choice stock OF MILL
nery. gloves. handkerchief, wraps, coreets,
underwear. hosiery, dress trimmings and all
sorts OF fancy goods.
''The apparel doth oft proclaim the man"
and for such apparel KEEN THE TAILOR is the
man who can fill the bill At his establish
ment on 9Th street perfect-ftting garments are
| made that lend to the wearer the exterior APP
pearance 30 indicative Of the interior man.
Tho proprietor of this well-established place
OF business refers to the refined patterns and
tasty execution Of the work rs a sufficient
| recommendation
''Trifes make perfection" and while an
everyday business suit of clothes seemsin itself
put tribe. yet there 10 no reason why q man
should not have that trifie made near perfec-
| ton rs possible. In point of style. cut, fabric
and workmanship the business suits made at
W. c. MERTzs tailoring shop, 5i4 l1th street,
are unsurpassed all this for the small sum
Of s25. Economy is the road to wealth, and
th:ro Is no better way to save money than in
this way.
In one Of the windows of DR.. Prentiss' drug
store. corner Of 9th and X streets, is fine
crayon portrait Of the late Charles /. Garfield.
executed by his daughter, who exceis in this
branch of art
"All the comforts of home" is often mentioned,
and yet what young lady thinks her home COM
plete without lace curtains. chenille covers and
pretty table linen when she is preparing TO
receive on New Years day. as well as at other
times during the holidays? CHARLES BAUM's is
the place where all can be suited in such articles
and at figures within reach Of all The prices
on these articles have been reduced from 10 TO
% per cent. and the demand for them has
increased in proportion to the reduction. In
TINS line OF goods are included piano covers
siik mead rests and searfs, painted and China
SILK mead rests. stamped linens. chenille por-
| there's, Irish point or Tambour lace curtains,
and many other articles In other departments
OF tne store the goods are equally attractive,
and the prices offer inducements to purchasers
No. 909 Pennsylvania avenue presents many
attractions that are not always to be found I'M
der one roof, and in the different departments
can be found holiday goods suitable for persons
OF both sexes as well of All ages. For q
special leader there is a full assortment of the
latest fads that are useful we'll as ornamental
in the line of jewelry, including 200 assorted
bracelets. A useful present may be found in
| the leather department Silk handkerchiefs
and mufiiers for ladies and gentlemen, and
cologne to go with them. ere found in all quail
| ties ard quantities. The book department
offers special inducements. as works are there
to suit the old and the yoHng. Many other
| suitable presents are to be found in the yari.
Gus departments, and Mr.. A. Kaufman. the pro-
prletor, has arranged his business so that his
| patrons can make their sclectio now and SET
tie when the goods are delivered the day before
Christmas.
Sweets to the sweet" says the bard. and SO
says JACOB RUSSELL, the popular confectioner of
l427 New York avenue who is now offering to the
| public full assortment of choice confections.
ices, &c. Practice makes perfection. and this es,
punishment, after forty-One years experience
well understands the art Of making the most
delicious ice cream and ices as we'll as other
| goods in the line of confectionery. Orders are
promptly executed and no one should miss the
opportunity OF making the home folks happy
by finishing up the Christmas turkey and New
Years goose with q dish Of this celebrated
| delicacy.