Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1892-03-31

PERSONAL ApoRsMEsr.
NOT THE SHADOW. BUT THE sun
LIGHT OF EASTER is HERE. The air il
laden with the fragrance Of Easter flowers. This
festival is only second to Christmas rs a joyful
season. marked by exchange of gifts among
families and friends. Heretofore this occasion
was event Of decoration and personal adoru-
ment only. Now the fashion Of present gicin0''
At Easter has gone quite outside the significance
Of the day and almost equals that Of Christmas
hence With the advent Of Easter come thoughts
OF giving and receiving presents.
For those who have the means '"tis more
blessed to give than to receive with the attend
ant pleasure in selection and in buying to give
happiness to others. In years gone by COM
paratively few Of the tribes exchanged as gifts
except Faster Cards. Now there are many things
especially intended for Easter. with a wide
choice in novelties and souvenirs.
Notwithstanding the ''giftn feature at Easter
hascome into such prominence. the time-hon-
ored custom Of appearing Easter Sunday in
something new" naturally turns ones
thouphfa IN his nr haze v~v, ,~o.r;ny
We can meet your tastes and wants in either
direction. for the alert eyes OF the buyers of orr
sixty departments have sought and brought to-
gether many novel things for this Easter season
and many marvels Of cheapness. Easter Buds
have burst into bloom throughout the store.
In every department. in every section and on
every counter can be seen the
LEADING sPECIALTIE3
We've prepared for this occasion. Cunning de-
sisners have outdone themselves in getting up
shapes and styles of beauty. appropriateness
and helpfulness. Art and utility. grace and
goodness have struck hands oftener than ever
before.
The stock IL now at its best-fresh and new.
OF the exclusive" novelties. in most instances.
there il only one of kind-therefore don't delay.
but make your selections early. for hundreds
desire perhaps the same thing you do.
EASTER OFFERINGS in Mexican Hand
stamped Leather Goods. Fans. Per1umeries.
Souvenir Spoons. Fine Stationery. Ribbon
Book Marks, Sterling Silver Paper Cutters.
Stamp Cases. Hat Marks. Hair Ornaments,
Jewelry. &c.
EASTER OFFERINGS in Hand painted
Jewel Boxes. Collar and Gun Boxes. Letter
o Cases. China Silk Head Rests. Scaris. and
Turkish. French and German Embroideries.
EASTER OFFERINGS in Prang's Celebrated
Cards. Booklets and Novelties. Bric-a-brac,
Lamps. Clocks, statuary. Cut Glass Ware.
Pictures. Easels. japanese Goods. Dolls, Toys,
and Games.
EASTER OFFERINGS in Mems Fine Mock.
wear. Gloves. handkerchief. Dress and Negli-
gee Shirts, Underwear. Hosiery. House Goats.
Canes and Umbrellas.
EASTER 0FFERfNdsin Rich Paris Trimmed
Hats and Bonnets. Ladies'. Misses and Chill
dren's Untrimmed Hats Flowers. Feathers. &C.
EASTER OFFERINGS in High class French
Novelty Dress Goods, Scotch Atwood Cheviots.
All-wool and SILK Warp Henriettas, shane-
hal and Canton Printed Silks. new Plaid surah
Silks. Pain Surahs and Rhadames.
EASTER OFFERINGS in Ladies' Cloaks.
Jackets, capes. Blazers and other new and
stylish outside gar,nents.
EASTER OFFERINGS in elegant and ex-
elusive styles in Misses' Garments-R esfers.
Jackets. Norfolks. Newmarkets and Dresses.
EASTER OFFERINGS In Fine Beaded Lsces.
new effects in Black duipure and Point de Gene
Laces. Cream and Black Chanfi,ly L&css.
chizous. Runiinxs aud Nads-up Neckwear.
Ladies' Fine Handkerchiess- duchess
lace. French Embroidered. fancy hsnstitchsd
and valsnciennes lace trimmed
EASTER OFFERINGS IN Suede aud Kid
Gloves. Parzsols. Sun Umbrellas. Ladies'
Nsgiisss Gowns. wsdding Trounsaux and In
fAnss' wssrablss.
EASTER OFFERINGS In our own imports
lions Of Lace and Madras Curtains and Curtain
Psscs ooods-sflk ard cheniiis curtains-Crv-
tonne for wall and furniture coverings.
To straasers We extend . cordial Invitation
10 visit our sstablishment frequently during
thsar stay. Our Reception Room is at your
disposal. who're JON sn And Writing Mate
rails. Psriodioals, the Daily Rapsrs, &c. Con-
sidse yourselves privilss-d to roam through
our hou.s ad iibaw~. ssk questions and make
eempsrs;oaA Ysu VIII nos b. impossunsa to
buy.
wooDvA.D /. 1ora.os.