Evening star., 1896-12-21
Throngs ofshoppers Make the Streets
Look Gay.
4 CHANCE FOR KRBKRINeLEs SLEIGH
Stores Where One Can Find At
tractiveg Displays.
1NTs TO BIZ YERs

The srow-iakes that began to fitfslly fall
this morning inspired the weil-to-do with
strong hopes that Washington would have
a white Christmas, SO that Kris Krin-
gle's sleigh runners might glide swiftly
over the creaking frost instead of wearing
themselves out, as they have for several
holidays past. on the unprotected concrete
and waking little children up before the old
fellow had a chance to squeeze himself
down the chimney. or, as he Is frequently
compelled to in these modern days, through
the latrobe register, In order to fill the
stockings pendent from the mantelpiece
with his remembrances. A white" Christ
mas. however has many other attractions
to those who can bundle up warm ard have
strong shoes and be otherwise equipped to
Wlthstsnd the attacks of the weather that
always accompanies Christmas of this
scrt From time immemeriai, or ever since
Christmas has been celebrated, which is
pretty much the s.same thing, Yuietide
snow has been regarded as the precursor
of a new year full Of health. teeminR with
gGcd crops so today the vagrant PRECURSORS
OF such Christmas have been generally
greeted with much satisfaction. The poor
Of course. do not enjoy the outlook SO
much. but then any kind of winter weat ther
means distress to them, and SO it will be
Wen today and every day at this time Of
the year for those who have plenty 10 re-
member those who have nothing and share
with them at least little Of the season $
comforts.
The streets are crowded again today with
both of these classes. but the representa-
tives of St. Giles far outn,mber the renre.
sentatives Of st. James, however demo-
cratically they may mix in the throngs
that pour up and down the thorouehfares
and in and out of the stores From now
to the closing hour on Christmas eve night
the same bustling. busy masses of men and
women and children will continue their
pursuit of the pretty and the useful OF the
beautiful and the unique, of the novel and
the familiar objects and articles that they
may find appropriate to gladden. their dear
ones at this joyful time of the year He
VINO mas pennies to spend perhaps may
inspire as much delight in what he places
In tiny. trembling hand as he whose fat
purse may send a wagon load of presents
10 the petted darling in the mansion tlp-
town, because the happy throb OF a heart
cannct be measured by the substance of it's
inspiration.
Who Is it in Washington, old or young,
to whom the name of the Boston Variety
Store, on Market space, near 9TH street. is
not familiar? WhaldSxit that at one time
or another has not bought or received some
token from the mammoth stock of this
well-known store2 That stock is greater
this year. If possible. than ever before. and
appeals in every way TO the shopping pub
lie. Its variety is infinite. it's prices run
the gamut from low ito high. to suit the
quality of the article, but always reason
able in proportion. Whether it is a toy to
amuse the passingg hour of a little child
whether it is something ornamental. for
the parlor or the toilet table; whether it is
something useful for the person or the
household. 1t can be found at the Boston
Variety Store. large staff of clarks at
tentive and capable, are on hand early and
late to show the goods and wait upon pur-
chaSers.
oil L
some pure, much baaA Jacob Fussel Com
pany makes the good ,ypure kind. Its name
is queen taffyo Easy to tell Queen
taffy from any Other. It's the only mo-
lasses taffy, favored with honey, and the
only one that is always fresh. It's made
every day, and dealers. sell SO much of :t
that, no matter when ordered. it's never
soft nor crumbiy. Nearly one hundred
druggists, grocers and confectioners sell it.
The one great cry this year has been to
obtain gifts which would be useful. as well
as pretty and pleasing. Easton Il RuDp
the popular-priced stationers, 421 11th
street. have solved the problem. Their big
store Is filed with all kinds of gifts suited
to both ladies and men. If inkstands, ink
wells, fountain pens, dainty pen and pencil
holders, swell box paper and envelopes
have been decided upon as a gift, Easton
& Rupp's is the place to go. Their store is
just across from The Star Office.
too, will often be out late in the evening
After the theaters and dances stop in at
Fritz Reuters. corner Pennsylvania avenue
and AZ street, for dainty supper. The
ladies' cafe. on the second floor is hand
somely furnished, with plenty of walters
Steamed oysters and broiled live Holsters
are Mr.. Reuters specialties. although ev-
erything in season is quickly and de-
lfciously served.
There Is world Of satisfaction in buying
from dealers who handle only the finest
Cannon & Chandler 76 to 81 Center market
enjoy that enviable reputation. Their stands
are piled high with the freshest choicest
turkeys. chickens and ducks. and ali kinds
OF Christmas fruits and vegetables, One
point worth remembering about these gem
tlemen-that they gladly refund money on
any purchase you find unsatisfactory.
Before and during the Xmas HOLIDAYS
most housewives will be too busy to give
much time to baking. To such Krafft's g
bakery 18th street and Pennsylvania avenue
can supply everything needed. They bake
all kinds of delicious bread rolls. biscuits
cakes and pies, and send all orders fresh
from their ovens. Few homes in the CITY
boast OF such splendid bread. etc, as
kraHt bakery makes. Their specialties.
this year are fruit cake, pumpkin pies anG
brandy mince pies.
]. T. D. Pyles five big stores, at 41o 4tl.
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and Maryland avenue northeast, 1904 Tth
street northwest, and Washington and Mon
roe streets, ,Anacostia, have donned their
holiday attire and are daily crowded with
shoppers buying Xmas groceries and dain-
ties. All kinds of nuts. raisins, candies
plum puddings and mince meat are dis
played. while all the usual substantials and
delicacies to be found in an up-to-date gro
Gerry can be had at any of Pyle's stores. Nv
buying In enormous quantities and paving
cash. Mr.. Pyle gets big discounts off regu.
lar prices-and claims to sell on smaller
margins than any other house in the city.
The saks Fur Company. corner 18th and
G streets. have made unprecedented redue-
tions on magnifieeDIt .furs. They have de-
termined to close 9uEiaH their ready-made
garments quickly ahd the prices now
marked on themr.doI not represent their
actual cost. All abe furs are new. and
made after the latest Partisan styles, many
Of the capes. sacauesy collarettes. boas and
| rnuffs being received Put few weeks ago.
Those In search oE Xmas gifts should visit
this well-known house early. for with such
low prices now ruling there, many Of the
biggest bargains VIII aYoon be gone.
1t would be IKE having plum pudding
without the fruit to have an Xmas dinner
without delicious butter. Mr.. D. VIM. Oys-
ter's matchless cteanery butter needs no