Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1893-12-21

think that the old folks should be remem-
bered at this season of blessedness, and that
pair Of eyeglasses or spectacies which will
not hurt the eyes is one of the best and
brightest gifts givable. They claim that
their facilities for testing the eyes are the
best.
H. Friedlander and Brother, corner of 9th
and E streets, say that they are conducting
the greatest slaughter sale of clothing ever
inaugurated byany legitimate clothing house
in America. They disclaim conducting any
thing like a fake sale, and pledge them
selves to dress their customers in high
grade custom-made goods. They have about
all that could be suggested in the overcoat
line in beaver. kerseys. meltons. chinchillas
and cassimeres, ulsters and dress coats.
The other departments are stocked as would
be expected of a firm of the standing and
experience of the Friedlanders.
w. A. Pierce and Company, corner Sth
street and Pennsylvania avenue, think that
furs make the most seasonable presents and
know that they have the largest stock of
the best furs. They have as their watch
word. Quality first and profit second" and
in order to hustle off these goods, they have
put the rates rs to 80 per cent lower than
the current price of similar furs. Then they
are also making a specially of fancy goods.
fancy fans and bottles, and all the creations
that belong in this line of trade. They are
also strong on aprons and handkerchiefs.
Upper 7th street has made a marked adj
vance In the number and character of it's
commercial institutions the past few years.
and the establishment of r. Williamson,
SIS 7th street. stands out conspicuously as
one Of the foremost. Quick sales and small
profits to this firm Is not theory, but a
condition, and at no time of the year Is this
fact more patent than at Christmas. Mr..
Sol. Beh-end is manager of the establish
ment, and the success attained reflects
great credit upon his foresight and business
sagacity. This firm was first to introduce
aluminium novelties for gifts two years ago.
and this season much larger line has been
secured, embracing thousands of little use
full and ornamental articles for sensible
presents marked at exceptionally low prices.
Santa Claus should not fail to put r. Ma
thanson's establishment, S1S 7th street, on
his list Of stores to be visited this Christ
mas.
Ever since Mr.. James F. Oyster succeeded
the old firm. in 1886, his progress has been
onward and upward The original firm was
established sixty-three years ago. and num-
bered President jackson among Its large list
of official patrons. Mr.. Jas. F. Oyster has
prosecuted the business with increasing
vigor upon the same liberal principles which
characterized the old firm, making many
improvements and adding many new fea-
lures which have placed his establishment
in the front rank Of Washington's most ex-
tensive mercantile houses. He makes
speciality of Sharpless Cow and -Four
leaf Clover brands Of butter. which enjoy
a national reputation for purity and sweet
wholesale and retail depot, corner 9th and
Pennsylvania avenue, Mr.. Jas. F. Oyster
mas large square stand in both Center and
K street markets.
Kate Field, In a recent article, strongly
urges American women to use American
manufactured goods only. and there are
retail merchants who now make a feature
OF American goods. The To-Kalon Wine
Company of this city offers a notable ex-
ample OF this patriotic spirit, sounding as
american
cans" They claim them to be not only
equal. but in many instances superior, to
sne imported brands, and far less expensive.
The To-kalon Wine Company have an
office at 6l4 14th street for the display and
samplng of wines and receiving orders and
besides have an immense storage vault sit
uated at 9th and X streets northwest.
where the storing and handling of wines,
regulating OF temperature. etc, have been
reduced to fine art. The growth Of the
business here is largely due to the energy
OF Messrs. Johnson and McQuade the man.
ayers OF the Washington branch of the COM
pany.