Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1894-12-21
CHRISTMAS SHOPPERS.
Where They Can Purchase Holiday
Gifts to Advantage.

"here purchase
Gifts to Advantage.
Those who have not yet made their Sc
lection Of Christmas gifts should lose no
time in so doing. as the near approach OF
the holiday Increases the crowds in the diff
ferent stores. Below are suggestions which
may be OF advantage in enabling shoppers
to determine as TO their purchases:
Unquestionably the most complete phar-
maceutlcal establishment in this vicinity
Is that at the corner of 18th and streets
so ably managed by the enterprising Mr..
Mertz Although the building Is extremely
rich in all Its appointments and despite
the further fact that his stock includes
only articles of the highest grades, he al
ways contrives to undersell his Compel
itors. That is the secret of his great sue
cess In business. 1t must be understood
that although his wares are cheap, they
are not to be included in the usual cate
CORY OF cheap goods" On the contrary,
they are all firSt-class articles. MertZ deals
only in the best, and his ability to sell at
prices below the regular market rates ex-
plains why he is doing such brisk trade
at present. His pres ent stock of holiday
goods is better than ever, and will amply
repay an inspection. For details of special
bargains see his advertisement in another
column.
The revival of interest in all that per-
tains to the life of Napoleon is one of the
most curious and significant phases of life
in these end-of-the-century days. In New
York all the windows filled with arti-
cles referring to the man of destiny, and
portraits and busts of him are to be seen
everywhere. Not to be a bit behind the
times, Neerhon's galleries, 1917 + street,
are displaying a magnificent collection of
works OF art of this character, including
photographs, mezzo-tints, engravings, etc,
as well as many Napoleon prints, which
are regarded as valuable far beyond their
present price.
A GUIDE & Bro, whose flower store at
ia Of ba
sights OF that busy thoroughfare, are pre-
pairing an extra fine showing for the holt
day season. realizing that flowers frequent
ly make the most desirable and appropriate
of Christmas gifts They are Offering
ferns and palms at very reduced prices
and are also making up floral designs es-
pecially for the happy season.
The Voigt Manufacturing Jewelry Com
pany, Il3 7th street are just now Offering
all sorts OF Inducements to catch the holt
day trade, and have in their lists scores of
articles that are sure to please the most
fastidious tastes in the matter of Christ
mas presents. Yhe store is crowded every
day by those who are on the lookout for
good things in the way of solid and plated
silver and gold goods. and. as special prices
are named ON most OF the articles, pur-
chasers are getting their pick in the way
OF bargains. Engraving Is done free of
charge, and goods are reserved until ii is
desired that they shall be delivered
Let the Christmas present be gloves, IL
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Is probably not thing more suitable for
men or women, more appreciated or more
sensible than gloves for a gift. And anoth-
er point in their favor Is that but very lit
tie money will be needed TO secure them
The Louvre Glove Company of 937 street
northwest claims to be the only exclusive
glove house in Washington, and adds that
If gloves are bought at their store you'll
get such gloves as are not to be found else
where-bright, fresh and the newest styles
The Russian leather and silk-lned Partisan
frlOVaG aFa ha lot fD- IL
for the men folk there are all that could
be desired. The articles sold by the Louvre
Company are packed in neat boxes, which
add 10 their attrac tiveness as presents
Music bath charms to soothe. &c." is an
old story, but 1t is at all times applicable
Especially so at Christmas times do melo-
dtous strains add to the joy of the festive
holiday season. Surprise your wife, girl or
boy with a banjo, VIOLIN guitar or mando-
LIN. Thomson Co. Of 52l 18th street
northwest have full stock OF everything
in the musical line, and all articles are be-
ing sold off below cost in order that the
firm may retire from business. 1t would be
wise for those contemplating a purchase of
anything of this nature to drop in the es-
adjustment referred to.
A full dress suit Is an absolute necessity
for all men during the Christmas holidays.
especially so en- New Year day. And it
VIII come in handy several times a week
perhaps thereafter. G. Warfield Simpson
the wel-known tailor at the southeast cor
OF LIN anu Z streets northwest, makes
timely announcement to the effect that
he will construct full dress suits to order
silk-nned, long cut and square tails, that
are claimed to be marvels of sartorial
cheapness. A guarantee goes with each
suit that you cannot duplicate 1t for Simp-
sons price in Washington. Money will be
refunded If the customer is not entirely
satisfied II an order Is left now the -uit
Will be ready by Christmas day.
The proprietors of the reliable Family
Shoe Store, 310-312 7th street northwest
are prepared to talk holiday goods as well
as the other merchants of the city. WHAT'S
surer OF pleasing as a gift than slippers or
even shoes themselves? The stock Of hol-
iday footwear at the establishment in ques-
ton Is claimed to be magnificent, and 1t
includes everything that is new and de-
sirable- Instead of running up prices the
holidays have run them down. The attrac-
tons offered are ladies' slippers, mems slip
pers, Edith" shoes, La Belle shoes, La
Tosca and La Mascot Shoes mems shoes
pigskin shoes and patent feathers, all of
which should be Inspected by those In
search of bargains.
THE apparel oft proclaims the man."
says w. S. TeeI, 935 Pennsylvania avenue
northwest and he adds that his customers
are proclaimed men from the ground up.
For the holidays Mr.. Teel has the largest
and 'handsomest line OF suspenders he has
ever had, and the prices are way down.
Among the special suspenders suitable for
gifts are the Grown Make" crochet silk,
this seasons pattern, with kid mountings
to match; silk webs, with buckles and kid
mount1ng5, and silk elastic webs. There
are others in silk and satin, little higher
In price. Another useful thing to give a
man Is an umbrella, and such may be
found in every variety at this establish
ment.
If you are going to give any presents at
all this Christmas, gloves are probably
on your list. If not, they ought to be-
Tor there is nothing surer of pleasing the
receiver. or nothing. perhaps. that will so
show good taste on the part of the givar
Hibherts Glove Emporium, 6O6 18th street
northwest, Is well known to the shopDing
public, and the proprietor claims that there
Is no house in town well prepared TO
supply wants in the glove line. The stock
Is made up Of the latest creations. includ-
ing all of the newest shades and best
makes. Gift gloves will be exchanged az
ter the holidays If they wrong in size
or not the shade desired All gloves are
warranted and tried on. except during
Christmas week.
From a complete assortment of leather