Evening star., 1896-12-22

sorted case of choice wirfes, the product of
their celebrated vineyardstfn the Napa Val
ley Of California. 1t comprises twelve
quarts of the best wines at surprisingly
low figure, divided as follows: Four clarets,
four dry white wines, one sherry. ore port
and two sweet wines. rhe essential fea-
lures Of the Tokalon wines, he explained,
were their purity and high quality He said
also that in addition to their regular stock,
they are prepared to supply ell the ingre-
dients for the making of eggnog and punch,
for which, he added. ''the recipes are
gratis
No one can possibly be happy or content
ed at any time, much less during the holi-
day season, unless he or she IS provided
with comfortable and neatly fitting pair
of shoes, and nowhere can better satjsfac-
tion be obtained in that most important es-
sential to his or her well beins than at
Arthur Burt's attractive establishment at
14l1 street. There can be- found every
tLlng beautiful and useful in the line of
foot covering, and the prices are as reason
able as the goods are fine, and that mears
great deal to people who nave worn
Burts shoes. One of the specialties this
year is a fine grade of hygienic shoes for
The Langlofs shoe store, at the corner of
18th and F streets, presents in great va
Ilety the choicest kinds of Christmas gifts
Farisian skating shoes, imported slippers
with quilted satin insoles. cyclinr shoes
opera boots, hygienic shoes and all the
latest ideas are to be had there
There is an embarrassment of beautiful
things for Christmas gifts at the store of
w: c. Shaw, 1105 F street The latest
achievements Of artisanshp in jewelry and
tableware are represented, and those who
oesire the results of most exquisite and ar
tistfc skill will find them there.
The huge store of Barber & Ross is filed
with Christmas goods. In cutlery alone
Wnlch Is always thought of at this time of
the year, there is an endless variety. all in
sooo quality and at the characteristic prices
oI tnese times. In skates there is also
everything the winter athlete could wish
household goods and artistic fireplace ar
riety. d
Alter christmas comes New Year, and
the turning over of new leaf. One good
way 10 turn over a new leaf is to besIn
70 save money The average person prob
y aoiy mas that one great irducement to
save is TO have place to put the money
at regular intervals, and this is what the
Union Savings Bank, at 1922 F street Of
Iers. An account can be started with
81. Win
christmas feasting is likely to make the
lack OF good teeth conspicuous Bad teeth
II Is said, induce to Indigestion. among
other' evils, and indigestion is bad thing
10 Co. nave: The Evans dental parlors, at
what they should be. All branches of
dental work are done at this place.
When you hear you can get a 4-ounce
bottle of true violet cologne for % cents
you naturally ask the address. 1t is Evans
drug store, 93S F street At this place
thefe can be found a very fine assortment
OF all kinds of perfumery soap and toilet
articles. sample of Evans toilet sachet
powder is given free.
A book store is the place which appeals
most strongly to many people about Christ
mas time. John c. Parker, 617 and Gl9
9TH street, reminds his old customers and
now has better line of Christmas cards
ana calendars than ever before. Juvenile
books are going at half price. Also, richly
illustrated gift books at half price.
Hugo Worch, 924 7th street, offers rare
Christmas bargain in a superb upris ht
Steger piano. 1t has cross-banded, dou-
BILE veneered case, the latest improved Bos-
mandolin attachment, with which a most
pleasing effect can be produced. He offers
special inducements with regard to terms
upon this instrument.
A ladies' solid gold watch for SIS is one
of the many bargains offered BY Spiar 80
9th street. 1t is a hunting case Louis XIV
pattern. elaborately engraved and chased
and with the choice of tested Elgin "
Waltham movements He says there are
only few of them left, and that they
would cost $50 anywhere else.
Lansburgh's Rink, on New York avenue
between 18th and 14th streets northwest,
is thronged with Christmas shoppers at
this time. He has Sc many splendid bar
gains that it Is really difficult to choose
from among them. People who desire to
combine usefulness with ornament in their
in the furniture and carpet line at this
well-known store.
Good wines make good cheer on Christmas
For your Christmas dinner you want the
best at the most moderate prices they can
be had. Chas. Kraemer, 735 7th street
northwest, phone 1886, will take your Or
der for the best Virginia port, 90 cents a
quart; muscatel, sherry, angelica, 30 cents
cents half gallon bottles.
If you don't want to spoil your Christmas
dinner be kind to your carver. Xmas cut
lery is an appropriate consideration. The
present Of a sharp knife never cuts friend
ship with the head of the family, who has
the carving to do. Chas. E. Hodgkin, 81:
7th street, has a high-grade assortment OF
cutlery Of all sorts. If your boy wants a
pOChel hilAiC 81 luCi0 cauu SCt AA1AAA q Sooo
one.
Few persons know how to make good
pound cake and mince pie Do not run the
risk of disappointment, but buy Holmes
famous homemade pound cake, made OF
the best material and sold at but 25 cents
a pound. Holmes home made mince pies
are 20 cents each. Order by phone 1864, OF
send to Holmes Landover market, 1st and
E streets.
The girl who expects a doll and gets g
bicycle is made truly happy. The Rambler
Is the wheel to buy; 1t Is strictly high grade
end Is one of the most serviceable. Wheels
made A-'96 pattern, brand-new and fully
guaranteed, may be had In either lady's OF
mans style, for $50. The 81 Rambler may
be had for $50. Gormully & Jeffery Manu-
featuring Company, 1325-27 14th street
Downtown agency 1881 10th street.
Go to Lutz & Co., 497 Pennsylvania ave
Eu&, for leather goods They have a fint
assortment of card cases. pocket books
cigar cases, ETC., Of the richest styles an(
at reasonable prices. Everything they have
Ia good, and these fine articles are made O.
the skins Of elephants, alligators, monkeys
lizards, snakes, boars, seal and other ami
mails.
There Is no more suitable remembrance,
for Christmas than flowers or plants. J. r
Freeman, 612 18th street, has a fine assort
ment OF all sorts Of beautiful plants. L
you want plant Of almost perpetua
bloom. they have what are regarded as tn,
finest cyclamen ever grown IN Washington