Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1895-12-20
THE CHRISTMAS SHOPPERS.
Hints to Holiday Purchasers The
Rush to the Stores.

There are very few days remaining in
which one may do Christmas shopping,
and those who have mot made out lists of
what they still need are pretty sure to find
The Stars suggestions of good deal of
value. 1t would be impossible to sum up
all the bargains and attractions offered by
Washingtons stores, for never have they
presented such fascinating appearance
as they do this year. 1but a careful reading
of The Stars advertising columns and Of
its Christmas hints will help many be-
wildered shopper to reach a conclusion as
to what to buy, and where to buy it.
There Is no Christmas present more at
tractive, and at thecsame time more ser
viceab1e, than a good overcoat or a serge
waterproof mackintoSheS, and no one has
them in any better style or quality than
Parker, Bridget & Co., 315 It'll street. They
carry a magnificent stock of mems and
boys clothing at prices that make II an
spection to this popular headquarters. In
the athletic goods department there is
fine picking in the way of holiday presents
for men and boys. They carry a fine line
of ice skates boxing gloves, punching bags,
sweaters skating, golf and bicycle suits,
ard it is curious boy that would not be
pleased with something from that sort of
d display. From the first Parker, Bridget
& Co.have been hammering away at prices.
and their advertisements have always
made attractive reading for sensible buy
many bargains and good things" as they
are doing at the present time. 1t would
seem foolish to let such good opportunity
slip by without taking advantage of it.
There are very few things needed by a
good housekeeper. that cannot be found
and at reasonable prices, at the Universal
House Furnishing Store. 512 9th street. In
the big stock there displayed are plenty of
articles that are splendidly suited for holi-
day gifts, and one will. find himself well
repaid by visit to the store.
There are lots of things necessary for a
complete Christmas celebration, beside the
toys and the decorations for the tree.
There are all sorts of staple groceries and
dainties for the Christmas table, and every
one knows there is no place to get them
street. One of his specialttes is fine
quality of Springfield tea that is just as
nice as tea can be. Everything else for
Christmas can be found there from soup to
plum buildings, candies and preserves,
fruit in jars. chocolates and chocolate
creams. while the staple articles in the
grocery line cannot be excelled anywhere.
1t Is getting to be quite the thing nova
days to drop in at Fritz Reuters restau-
rant at the corner of Pennsylvania avenue
and ~. street for one of his nice table
dhote dinners. The ladies' restaurant up
stairs is a very popular place, especially IN
the evening. for those who know the de-
lights of the dainty German dishes that
| Reuter- knows so well how to serve. with
| the best of imported or domestic beer. He
will serve an extra fine meal on Christmas
| day, but it is almost as good other days,
and specially Is made Of oysters in every
style.
| Substantial Christmas gifts with all the
| credit desired Is what the majority Of peo-
| pie are seeking just about this time. If 1t
| Is desired to make presents that will be
| lasting monuments to the generosity of the
giver nothing could be hit upon more suit
| able thar furniture. At Ruddens, al3 Ith
| street, a speciality is made of selling on
| credit. and the proprietor advertises an ex-
| quisite display Of beautiful novelty and
| banquet lamps, with silk and porcelain
| shades. which he declares to be the pref
| test and fastest of all gifts Then there
| are an army of new novelty rockers. a
| Christmas special chiffonfer. line of bed
| room suites. specially selected for the holt
| Gay trade, and said to be the prettfest
| goods In the city, as well as carpets OF
| every description It is set forth that the
| lowest prices prevail at Rudden's. notwith-
| standing that credit on the easiest terms is
| allowed. 1t would be wise to at least
visit this establishment when booking for
presents.
hand. says c. D. Kenny, the proprietor OF
| six wel-known stores IN this city, and he
adds that he proposes to commemorate II
| In a substantial manner Saturday, Deem
| Der q, by presenting customers and art
| critics with a richly colored itheSraph. en-
| titled Friends" an original work painted
| especially for the occasion. In addition te
| the picture, buyers may secure at kenny's
| a superior line of teas, conees, sugars and
| other supplies necessary for the holiday
| season. The stores are located at eth and
| I streets northwest. 429 18th street south
west, Pennsylvania avenue and Sd street
| southeast, eth and o streets northwest
| t4th and Q streets northwest and 32d and
| Dumbarton avenue.
Cakes cannot be baked properly nor can
| Christmas dinner be made appetizing with
! out hot fire. The Washington Gas Light
| Company, Alb 10th street northwest, de-
| clares that coke makes a hot fire, and adds
that 1t is an economical fuel, for it lasts
| longer than coal, 1t Is very quick to ignite
| and contains neither dirt nor clinkers. II
| will be delivered to any part of the city by
| leaving orders with the company or with
| William ]. Zeh. J26 street.
| Now is the time to buy your Christmas
supplies, says the NJ. Metzger Company
| Al 9Th street northwest, and 1t offers q
| large assortment OF new nuts, raisins
| citron. candies. figs, nlince meat, preserves
| Burbank potatoes, oats. starch and the like
| at attractive prices. 1t Is urged that or.
| ders be given now, in order that proper
| service may be assured.
| If there is anything that will make Christ
| mas enjoyable in common with the rest OF
| the year 1t is good butter-grass butter
| whole-grain butter. colored rich yellow, moi
| by annotto or any other coloring mixture
| but by the clean, rich. juicy feed that the
| good farmer gives his cow. You can find
this kind Of butter at d. William Oyster :3iG
| Center market.
| For distant friends. who must be remem-
| bered at Christmas time, do not forget pho
| tographs. A new picture of the baby. OF
| your wife, even Of your mother-in-Iaw, al
| Christmas time is nice gift for some far
| away relative or friend. You can get them
| at Rice's.
| In real Christmasland, where the day
| with all its associations includes snow and
| frost, and Ice. and grand, good time out
| doors in the bracing air Of winter, many a
boy does not get his winter boots until he
| finds them by the Preside Christmas morn
| ing. To him they are a priceless gift, as
| enjoyable as almost any other Santa Claus
may bring. To thousands of boys in Wash.
| ington this year new boots and shoes will
| come as Christmas gifts. and wise buyers
| will find them of the best quality at the low.
| est prices in Edmonston's Popular Shoe
Store. 1884 F street northwest
| In no pursuit does character tell so vel
| as in selling good butter and eggs. The bust
ness of James F. Oyster, 900 Pennsylvania
| avenue, shows this. Quality and prompt
ness have steadily increased his trade veal
after year, until it leads in the front rank
1t is we'll known that one can be absolutely