Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1893-12-22

useful things to be found in his stock. As
Mr.. Desio manufactures his own goods,
purchasers are enabled to save thereby
from Is to SO per cent on every article
purchased. That IL a great inducement.and
when 1t is remembered that every article
is really work Of the very finest work
manship, the inducement is one which
should not be neglected.
Among practical and substantial holiday
gifts there are few that give such real salts
faction as those in the hardware line. At
Chas. 4. Carter Il Co.'S, 6O6 Pennsylvania
avenue, there is a full collection OF such
articles. carving sets, razors. tool chests.
skates and sleos that Will richly repay
visit Of inspection.
tor. at 7th and T. streets. is one OF the lead
ing places in town for holiday gifts in the
way Of toilet articles, manicure sets, per-
fumes and matters or that sort at reason
able prices.
Small boys and large men, and all the
sizes that come between, can be fitted out
in admirable style with suits and overcoats
at The old established but ever popular
store OF Eiseman Bros, Ith and + streets.
Articles or personal use ana adornment
are sure to make welcome Christmas pres
ents, and here they may be had at prices
that are satisfactory.
Parker, Bridget & Co., the clothiers at
80 18th street, make a speciality of boys
garments at reasonable prices, and for this
reason it Is one of the most popular places
In town In the closing up of the merry and
busy holiday shopping season. Their REFER
jackets are among the neatest and timeliest
creations OF the season, at prices that put
them within the reach of all.
1t is very gratifying for women of fashion
in Washington to realize that there is in
this city every opportunity for getting styl-
fsh and proper gowns on the latest models
from Paris. Among the local modistes none
has stronger hold on popular favor than
Mrs X. A. Donovan, 9O4 F street, whose
frequent trips to Europe keep her in touch
with the latest in women's styles.
At Hudson's Variety Store, 912 It'll street,
there is perfectly bewildering display Of
articles appropriate for the holiday season.
There are handsome lamps. china and
housefurnishings for grown-up people.
while for the little ones there are dolls of
all sorts, toys Of every imaginable sort anu
tree ornaments that will come in handy in
decking out that greatest Of children's de-
lights
If you are thinking Of buying some rel
alive or friend anything in the way of fur
niture 1t will be well worth your while to
make call at G. Breitbarth's big store.
5l5 It'll street, where everything In the way
of bed room and parlor suites. sideboards.
tables and couches is on sale at bedrock
prices.
For people who live up in the northwest
section Of the city and do not care to come
down town a convenient place to do holiday
shopping is at Brodhead & Co.'S big double
stores, 1910 and 1921 14th street. This house
was for many years on F street, and has a
firmly established place in the hearts of the
buying public as dry goods establishment
Of the highest standing.
Among the solid and substantial firms Of
the city that can always be depended upon
for reliability is that of w. D. Clark & Co.,
SO7 to 81 Market space. This firm carries
q large stock of ladies' wraps and coats.
The variety is endless, the styles are cor
rect and the prices are popular. It's good
time to buy wraps now. Washington gets
its severest weather during January, Feb
ruary and March. and If you haven't good
wrap now is the time to look over Clark s
stock and compare his prices.
For the dainty mullins or biscuits that
you will want for your Christmas break
fast, and for the bread and cake and pies
that will go with the bigger spread at din
ner, nothing would be more to the liking
of the good housekeeper and provider than
the famous Cream Blend -four, which Is
said to be the only recognized blended flour
on the market. trial will convince the
most skeptical that 1t is all it claims
wholesale dealers in this -four, but 1t Is for
sale by dozens Of the leading grocers and
general dealers in all sections of the city,
as anyone may see by consulting the ad-
vertising columns of The Star.
At the Great Atlantic and PACING Tea
Company corner of It'll and e streets. there
| are numerous pretty things to be had as
| the purchasers select their teas and cofrees
and sugars. Sometimes some useful arti-
cles may be had as gifts.
| pair of spectacles or eye glasses will be
good present for father or mother Go TO
| the Voigt Jewelry Co., 7l3 18th street, and
| see the beautiful articles for s225, in solid
| gold that are selling elsewhere for "a.
Save your pennies and then scan the
price list of Gardens Market. 633 street
I oh fof nyyNa not ntch
| ingly low rates for provisions of all kinds.
Pennies saved are greatly to be desired in
| these times.
s. Heller of TO It'll street is making just
now a speciality in cutting the hair of la
dies and children. His shampooing Is
scientific and cures dandruff every time.
| Pay him a call.
There is a great deal of stun in the way
of furniture being sold just now that is
built to sell. and not to last. Low prices in
| some places should create suspicion, but not
at Rudden's. This enterprising merchant.
| known to the trade and custom as THE
| Accommodation is making a speciality of
| good stuff that sells at low rate. but that
| will give satisfaction in the weeks and
months and years to come. If there is any,
thing in this line that is wanted Ridden is
the man to see. He is at 5l3 eth street He
| does a great business in time payments at
1 bottom prices.
You surely want to look spruce and neat
for Christmas Well just take that old
suit of yours that has been hanging in the
| closet so long and have Hahn, at 105 9th
street scour and press it, all for dollar,
] in a way that will make II look like new.
| Goods are called for and delivered. This is
| a great chance.
Here is just the thing for the Monday
| table: a quart of Fusselrs, You had bet
| ter order your cream now, for there will be
| a great rush. Send word at once to 1877
New York avenue, and you will not be dis
| appointed.
| Samstag of 100 9th street is back from
| New York with his great stock OF toys
which has been on exhibition since the mid
| die of the month. The boys and girls of
| Washington have been going wild over the
| glorious assortment.
There is still a great rush at the Empire
! Carpet Cleaning Works. 62l-6S5 Massachu-
setts avenue. Carpets are there made
moth proof free of charge. The telephone
number is 125, and orders are promptly ex-
| ecuted.
| Prince, the photographer, of 18th and the
Avenue. during his long career in business
/ has never disappointed a customer on a
| Christmas order. The time is short, but II
| Prince promises the work he will keep his
! word.
| A simple glance in the show windows of
| Cats jewelry es establishment on Pennsylva-
| MIA avenue near 18th street serves to scon-
vince the holiday shopper that about every
| thing necessary for a merry and happy
| Xmas can be found within. The holiday
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