Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1895-12-21
THIS WEEKS SALARIES
They Will Largely Expended for
Christmas Things.
Excellent Suggestions to Prospective
Shoppers as to the Places to
Make Their Purchases.


money thus disbursed will be exchanged
for holiday gifts before the joyous festival
of Christmas arrives. Persons who have
not yet made their Christmas purchases
and who are still undetermined what to Sc
lect and where to select it, are directed to
the advertising columns of The Evening
Star, with firm conviction that they will
meet an easy solution of the problems con-
fronting them by perusing the announce
ments that will be found there. Some of
the good places to visit, not only at Christ
mas times, but all the year around, are in
Dictated below, and patron of any one of
the establishments mentioned may be COM
fcrtably assured Of getting his moneys
worth and being eminently well satisfied
with the quality and character of the goods
he purchases.
There is nothing brighter or more cheer
full than light, and there is no artificial
light that approaches in general merit that
supplied by the United States Electric
Lighting Company. Among the advantages
of electricity for light and power are that
1t is economical. perfectly safe, absolutely
reliable and thoroughly clean.
Tappan Of 1913 Pennsylvania avenue has
come forward with a variety of Christmas
hints which are apt to become popular with
the public. He has displayed at his store
the finest line of holiday games exhibited In
Washington. Then there are all kinds of
athletic goods, Indian clubs, dumb bells,
striking bags, American Club ice skates,
children's sleds, ETC., all to provide health
giving recreation for young people.
What is Christmas without a good supply
of walnuts in the house? But one wants
walnuts that have a large kernel perfectly
preserved. Elphonzo Youngs Company, the
wholesale and retail grocers of l2S 18th street
northwest, are making a speciality Of fine
walnuts They have just received ton
L.,
uinc Grenoble walnuts. These nuts have
been selected with view to quality.
Gentlemen doubly appreciate Christmas
presents that combine usefulness with
beauty. 1t is this class of goods that r. C.
Lewis & Son of 1927 New York avenue have
pientifully bought to supply the needs Of the
holiday season. There are hats, gloves, UNI
brel.as, neckwear dress shirts. hosiery col
lars and cuffs. handkerchiefs. all articles
that every gentleman's wardrobe needs, and
which will always come in as useful pres
ent.
If you haven't cash to buy a piano. Hugo
Worch. 924 It'll street. will accommodate
you by allowing easy payments-S1O cash
and Sc per month. This is very little more
than you would pay to rent piano, and
after short time the instrument would be
paid for.
A handsome lamp In Dresden ware or
brass would make an attractive gift don't
you think? s. S. Shedd Bro, 432 9th
street, have a fine stock of banquet and
table lamps in porcelain, brass and onyx
that would well repay inspection by any
one in search of present that is at once
useful and ornamental.
C. w. Barker 1910 street, has a very
large stock of oil stoves, ranging in price
on Christmas, along with something orna-
mental or personal, and you'll be surprised
to find how she will appreciate it. The
Florence oil stove is unsurpassed for heat
Qualities. freedom from Or
and cleanliness.
Have glass Of punch for your friends
on Christmas If you have no moral scruples
against it, and il you want it good get the
ingredients of the To-Kalon Wine Co., Ga
l4th street, or get it ready mixed, and you
will have no occasion for unfavorable criti-
cism. They also carry a splendid stock of
domestic wines suitable for the Christmas
dinner.
The Christmas tree may be omitted, but
the Christmas dinner never! To the good
housekeeper. who is on the lookout for the
best for her table. a store like that of
George E. Kennedy & Sons. ZIG Connecti-
cut avenue, is a friend in need. She knows
OF old that their supply of staple and
fancy groceries Is unsurpassed. and there
can also be found fine line of wines and
liquors suitable for cooking and table use.
For Christmast breakfast, when the head
of the house does not have to hurry off to
his place OF business, nothing could be
more dainty palatable than a dish of
Loeff1er's sausage, piping hot Every one
knows the stands at the different markets
where this brand of sausage is on SALE and
the people of this city know 1t and like It.
Articles in silver were never cheaper
than they are this winter. and nothing
makes more attractive holiday present
The stock at Moore & Leding's, 1109 Penn
sylvaEia avenue, was never more varied or
speciality of taking old jeweiry in ex-
change for Christmas gifts in gold and sill
yer, allowing full value in payment for
new and desirable goods.
A comparatively recent bidder for the
favor Of the women is the Langlois shoe
store at the corner Of 18th and F streets
but there Is such fine stock Of foot wear
displayed that it has not been slow in
catching on" 1t Is for the sale of wo-
mems shoes only, but all sizes and styles
are on sale at prices ranging from SLIGO up
An almost unlimited variety of articles
in silver and gold suitable for holiday pres
ents is displayed by NJ. Goldsmith & Son.
911 Pennsylvania avenue, and is attracting
crowds of holiday shoppers. There are all
sorts of novelties in the way of toilet arti-
Giles and trinkets that are both useful and
ornamental The prices are low, consider
ing the quality of the goods offered. and the
store well repays a visit at this particular
time.
Many persons, especially those of an eco
nomical turn. realize that a useful present
as these a suggestion in the clothing line is
never out of place. Victor E. Adler, 92T-9
9TH street is quoting special line Of prices
for the holiday season mems and boys
clothing. With mems suits from $3.50 Id
and a good overcoat al $3.50, and boys and
children's suits in proportion, 1t would be
rather curious if one could not find some
thing to his liking.
1t is a pretty good time to replenish your
stock of footwear and If you think so, drop
in at Edmonstons 1884 F street. You will
not regret It, that is. IL you enjoy the COM
fort and luxury of being well shod Shoes
are not as expensive as they used to be-
and Edmonston is not outdone by anyone
in the matter of price any more than in the
style Of the stock he carries.
w. D. Clark & Co.. S11 Market space ex-
tend to all i cordial invitation to view their
novelties and staple goods for the holidays
CHRISTMAS handkerchisfs and fine umbrel-
las are there in bewidering array, and
make the most attractive and welcome
gifts. The prices are not by any means in
proportion to the quality of the goods
Don't know what to buy for a Christmas
gift? The anxiety may be speedily dispelled
by visit to the store of the Voigt Manu-
featuring Jewelry Company, 713 7th street
northwest. where myriad of beautiful ar