Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1891-12-16
THE CHRISTMAS SHOPPERS.
where and What to Buy-The Attractions
of the Stores

THE CHRISTMAS SHOPPERS.
Where and What to Euy-The Attractions
of the Stores.
The throngs on the street increase as Christ
mas approaches The stores present most In
teresting and attractive sights. The supply OF
holiday goods seems almost ine1hau'tble, but
the increasing army of shoppers indicate that
the demand will be fully up to the supply
Wise shoppers lay out their plans early and
visit the stores before the final crush comes.
To aid its readers in deciding where and what
to buy, TIE STAR continues to publish notices
Of business houses of the city, where one can
And satisfactory goods and satisfactory prices.
Did You ever stop to think what a satisfac-
u tory sort of holiday present a stylish mackin-
tosh would make? In stormy weather it is bet
ter than umbrella and it looks Just like an
overcoat and is quite warm. II you never
thought about 1t think now and then go talk to
, ROBINSON. PARKER x Co. in their big store,
100. 1902 and 1904 street. They have gar
ments of the proper sort and at the proper
prices II Is said that they have the largest
building in America devoted exclusively to the
sale Of clothing at retail However this may
be. they certainly have in il a remarkably COM
plete stock of clothing for men and boys from
handsome dress suit to a cheap but warm
overcoat. Robinson. Parker & Co. might be
called the poor mans friends, in that they make
especially of warm and serviceable garments
81 reasonable prices.
II 10 very desirable that those who want
Christmas photographs should know that
LARpSER, 1913 Pennsylvania avenue, gives a
free picture for framing with each dozen
ordered.
Typewriting has become such part of our
daily life that we need machines everywhere.
You can get them Of all grades and ages at the
TYPBwRITER EXCHANGE, Clio street.
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stock Of household and Office furniture, mer-
chandise, &c, that may contain just what you
want
There are some great bargains to be found in
suitings, overcoatings, trouserings, &C., at j.
ID. Burns Co.'S. 6O4 9Th street northwest
+. H. YoUSGs, 1902 Pennsylvania avenue, tel
\ ephone number 100S-2, will clean your carpets
bytteam.r enovate your feathers, make over your
mattresses and kill your moths murdered artist
ically.
Housekeepers and hotel proprietors should
know that they can have their furniture cared
for In all ways reasonably and well by FREEMAN
II Co, 1927 i street.
Just at this season Of the year when we are
looking every day for snow or rain it would be
well to think Of umbrellas and gossamers- Both
Of these necessary articles of wearing apparel
make excellent and acceptable Christmas pres
ents- WILLIAM II. MChNEw of 933 Pennsyl-
vanla avenue northwest has an immense stock
of these which he is offering at astonishing
prices There are silk umbrellas Of ali sizes
ana colors and prices, including all of the best
known makes. Then there are gOssamers both
domestic and imported, in endless variety and
1T all prices, from the cheapest waterproof at
80 80 TO the imported silk variety at S25-
The umbrellas range in price from the startling
Gloria ss-cent kind to any price, according to
quality and handle Give them a call
The richest treasures from the great art
centers Of the world await your inspection a.
LAysBURGH d Bros mammoth stores, from
40 to 426 18th street northwest Never in the
history Of this great enterprise has complete
and beautiful a collection of suitable Christmas
presents been offered. Everything suitable
for making fancy articles, including full line
of all-silk gros grain ribbons, in all widths, at
prices far below the regular. Then there are
handkerchiefs comprising ali varieties of
texture and design. One of the features of the
Display Is a genuine solid gold scarf PIN with
genuine diamond set for $3.50. Tins pin is
fully warranted and would make a beautiful
present Special attention is paid to out-of-
town shoppers and those unable to be present
in person can feel assured that all orders by
mail will receive prompt and conscientious
consideration.
The apparel Oft proclaims the man" runs
the well-known quotation Too much atten-
ton cannot be given to a mans dress. II you
have . suit Of clothes slightly faded and soiled
send il to HAHN and he will Tx it up in the best
manner at the lowest rates. His place is 705
9th street northwest
| Kimbalrs Boston lard, kettle rendered and
absolutely pure, is now on sale at BURCEEIL's
1925 F street northwest. This staple article il
80 adulterated these days with cotton seed oil
and other inferior products that 1t is Difficult.
to get the real extract of hog. Kimball's lard
Y the real pure genuine article. Try it.
y nice artistic photograph of yourself is in
deed a tasty and acceptable Christmas remem-
branee- NJ NETS kENETHY gives personal at
FGTUrNn
His studio Is at 1l09a land I'LL Pennsylvania ave-
,pue northwest
II Is interesting to note how leather goods
are becoming more and more popular every
year. Ii is not SO very long ago since articles
In leather were neither very numerous nor
very handsome, but OF late if people who are
IN doubt as to what will make a welcome gift
| Only 90 INTO a store like TOPHAN's. I23l Penn
svlvania avenue, they are sure to find some
thing that meets all the requirements. Dress
ing Cases, jewel cases. card cases and manicure
eIses are only few of the cases in which the
Statement: holds true These as well as purses
pocket books. satchels and ninety and nine other
articles Of Use AID beauty can be had in seal
kuss:a. grain. embossed and alligator and the
individual who cannot be satisfied Is very hard
TO please.
FOR those many people who prefer to buy
something useful to give away for Christmas
remembrances one OF the most satisfactory
places In the city and one that repay ysitasweiI
p any Is the MONUMENTAL 931 and g39 street
n Is IN the main a store for ladies. and every
3lng that they can wish in the way of cloaks
flrs. hats and bonnets ribbons underwear and
hosiery may be found in profusion at the
MONUMENTAL Among their most attractive
articles for the holiday season might be men
toned handkerchiefs. umbrellas, fans. gloves
and fancy goods, together with a very elaborate
stock Of dolls in all styles from all countries
and at all prices.
HANBUR6ERs' never did demand exorbitant
prices for their goods-was always satisfied with
Reasonable returns-but now clothing NAV be
purchased there at rates that are one-third less
than any which have prevailed in the past. As
the firm says in its advertisement in The
srAR-"Iou will have to pay less than you
would anywhere else" This is o consideration
Dot TO be laughed ct saving OF thrty-three
and one-third cents on each dollar is no little
saving. and the prudent man does not need in
Formation to that effect. Every man needs
good. sound clothing, and that is the kind of
clothing at HAABURGERs. 1t will not be there
ong, though, for an appreciative public is rap
IDLY investing Its cash and bringing about a de-
lletion In the once enormous stock. The firm
j. going into the Wholesale business exclu-
fively, and therefore is making a sacrificial Ell
ort TO get rid of its present stock. Now is the
lime to buy.
When you're in doubt lead trumps is A rule