Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1904-11-18
A Visit to
T0ylarnd.
(From the Washington Post.)

kr[oln the washington POSt.)
The Woodward & Lothrop exhibition Of tovu 4.
timely suggestion for early inspection OF their
bewfderins army Of beautiful and amusing child.s
gifts for the Xmas festival. as well as for the
regular supplying Of the nursery and play room
with happy collection Of dolls, game, and merry
pastimes for youngsters.
The entrance to the TOW densrtm.,, -.r.o..,.
an OLD building In Nuremburg. the creamy plaster,
dark ohken beams and red tiled roof being effect
lively and faithfully reproduced. The words Spiel.
~1ren' snd ''Puppen Geschett" literally play
things" and Doll Store" appear above the two
entrances. while quaint, oId-timey lantern hangx
at one corner of the building At one side OF the
main door ietter box for letters TO Santa Clans
has been erected. and probsby never before in the
history Of Washington has such an artistic and
original scene been exhibited. The clever manage
ment OF the toys and the great thought expended
on even the smallest detail Indicative Of the
progressive policy OF this vast establishment
Two tiny rooms have been fitted up the Grst to
represent dining room. where dolls Xmas din
ner has been served, with every delicacy and sea-
soDable viands appear OH the bountIfully spread
table. gayly dressed Xmas tree adds to the fes-
concealed in the standard of the tree diruses
merry tunes to heighten the enjoyment OF the
daintily dressed guests. The adjoining apartment
displays the interior OF a tastefully furnished bed
IN, where scattered articles OF clothing and a
weil-hled trunk indicate the ending OF a journey
The charming dolls which occupy this apartment
are dressed in bewitching night attire and the
dresser contains many articles Of toilette which
every doll should POSSESS
The array OF dolls Of all degrees OF beauty and
winsomeness probably surpasses any collection
ever seen before In this city and the complete
outfits and wardrobes for these lovely little make
believe" folk beyond comparison in style
smartness and general effectiveness The bewilder-
ing millinery and up-to-date furs are captiyating
TO degree. and the department OF dolls Is of
course the center OF attraction for little girls,
whose wee, feminine hearts long TO mother each
and every particular doll from the infants TO
the gorgeous ladies whose gowns are models OF
fashion and elegance.
Whole counters and tables are covered with
countless games devised by ingenuity that
knows no limit and every conceivable toy that can
give forth sound may be heard in full cry In
this vcritable toyland Bleating sheep, barking
dogs, drums, horns and every kind OF musical In
strument for diminutive players. Mechanical toys,
which charm older and credulous peo-
pie; fascinating dolls that walk without the aid
OF little hands TO pretend; the promenade ele-
pntuts hnu Dtars tudt along Win majestic
strides by OF cleveriy adjusted internal
wheels and a key
marvellous array OF vehicles for boys. by whose
efforts these fascinating conveyances are propelled
includes fire engines. locomotives. gunboats auto
mobiles. bicycles. velocipedes and wagons every
description.
Christmas trees. which look as real az any that
ever grew in the woods. may be folded and put
away to be used another season. and all sizes are
shown along with glittering. sparkling array OF
ornaments TO enhance the beauty OF the festive
cedar. Hosts Of toys. whose very presence smacks
of rollickng sport. and toys whose Office 10
structive as well as amusing. are within the reach
Of all pocket books and the happiness and delight
of a child paying investments for future
brightness and appreciation.
A clever little darby eleven years old. 'Rastus
by name is giving piano recital for the amuse-
ment of the assemblage, and the piano used is
small instrument three and ebalf feet high. The
little musician plays remarkably well for small
a youth, and his presence adds great zest to the
liveliness Of the exhibition.
The gayest, happiest. most appreciative little
patrons have expressed their delight at this charm
ing display Of toys. which affords older folks q
revelation by its proportions and clever classified
tions This Fat home In Toy Town will continue
throughout the week. and the children Of Wash
ington and vicinity Will have many opportunities
to see the make believes I'm this quaint Old
World shop.
NOTE-Those who wish to see
this display in its entirety should
visit the Toy Store tomorrow Sat
urday), as after that day many OF
the toys which have been sold, and
through the courtesy of our patrons
allowed to remain during the week.
will be delivered to their owners.