Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1905-11-25
Thanksgiving
Requirements
and Helps.

il[hAN NoNJl IN0 require
n ments were never in more
W general demand than at
present, and, indeed, they
were never more varied and attrac-
tive.
Preparations for the great ma.
tional feast often necessitates rear
rangement of the house and impor-
tant additions in the line of furnish
ings, especially in the dining room.
Helpful suggestions and beautiful
and useful adornments for the home
may be obtained in our vast estab-
ishment, where each department is
managed by experts, whose taste
and Judgment are relied on by our
many patrons.
new rug viii add to the elegance of the dining
coming seasons Here are the rarest Of rugs from
the most celebrated OF the old world makers-rugs
duplicated. and less expensive rugs. whose soft
eolors and rich designs will enhance the beauty
and splendor Of any room.
Superb draperies. suitable to use with the finest
mahogany OF the sturdiest oak furniture, are here
in rich. soft tints. and all the various splendid
Meavss that emphasize the rare designs. No ruff
hes should appear the dining room curtains.
Said connoisseur: 'Rufies must never be seen in
dining room, except on the ladies' gowns. They
are absolutely bad taste on the window curtains"
Those who wish to add a new picture TO the
dining room walls for Thanksgiving have choice Of
many rare and beautiful oil paintinss-slso other
exquisite pictures from noted artists. These were
gathered by special representative when he re-
Gently visited the great art eenters of the world.
Massive and broad the superb dining tables
suitable for all dinner occasions but especially APP
propriate for the Thanksgiving dinner. They are
In all the splendid woods and In both old aud new
styles. q.
For the coming Thanksgiving have been provided
the most superb table linens ever brought this
searched the factories and the handwork atellers
Oh Europe to secure for our patrons the best and
rarest OF needle productions
Sets of superb damask are here for Thanksgiving.
the wide table cloth and twelve napkins to match
showing new and charming patterns.
A rose design In loose punches Of roses with long
stems with here and there bud and leaf with
me stem. and the border flowing wreath OF roses
Is one or the newest.
peerless table cloth of Inimitabl beauty is of
pure white Irish linen. An oblong wreath OF roses
leaves, daisies and forget me-nots surrounds the
this wreath are three rows OF hemstitchlng then
another wreath. and three more rows of hemstitch-
edge being three-neh hem, hemstitched making
%ars rows Of appear on the cloth
one OF the most elegant and tasteful In all our
initial and small embroidered design is most ap-
prSpriate to be used with these very elaborate
SO wide and long are these rare tsblecloths
that they can be- and often are used for bed
spreads Pillow shams TO match them can be had.
Hand-embroidered center pieces and doyIies to
match are among fine inportations, and they
VIII be very appropriate for Thanksgiving.
Exquisite doylies are made of nne handkerchief
linen and most beautifully hand-embroiderrd.
A perfectly appointed table will heish.en the
charm and pleasure Of the Thanksgiving dinner.
ton Of the china.
Superb dinner sets of white, with dainty
floral decorations, and only mere CLINT OF gold.
Very charming and very appropriate for Thanks
giving are the turkey sets in blue, the design
showing the great American bird. The plates are
decorated in the same design in smaller pattern
giving, and old colonial ware is most in keeping
with the thoughts OF the day.
Turkey platters here in exact patterns Of
those used BY the colonial families. They lack the
worth. "-1 ''''u
Separate salad sets are quite the mode. and
many are In designs and decorations suitable for
Cut glass should add its briiiiance to the Thanks
giving table. The tasteful home-mother can find
innumerabie odd and beautiful pieces in our cut
Bowls and dishes of all sizes, bon bon dishes,
platters Of all shapes, and an endless variety OF
rare pieces are here for the cut glass lovers.
Colonial glass. with its plain surface and heavy
In fact bit of colonial glass lends quaint beauty
to any table Our extensive collection includes
Exquisite silver nut bowls. fruit bowls and has,
kets win add much to the Thsnksgiving table.
Charming bon bon dishes are 10 silver. some very
unique ones are vase shape.
Silver fern dishes In much demand for
isfactory. A very charming one Is quite elaborate.
with floral design encircling the top and reaching
Carving sets. with Handsome handles of white
dies have sterling silver and German silver mount
ings. The sets are in nne ieatherette boxes.
A beautiful light should fan over the Thanks
WIN Be the most Interesting ss well as lowell Al
elegant silver eandelabra be fitted with shades
stick win lend dignity as weii as beauty 10 the
table adornments.
Menu or name cards for Thanksgiving are highly
artistic They are IN wide variety, and the taste
figure.
Those who are thoughtful Of absent friends wiz
ind dainty and beautiful baskets here IN which 10
happy greetings.
The Woodward d Lothrop cakes have sprung into
popularity and great demands for them prove their
e1ceiichce. Iaey are msde on our NTH floor. Only
the purest materials are used in them rendering
them strictly pure food"
Woodward a Lotbrop coffecs have become widely
popuas Thsy srs sosssed BY special process for
our puss 49, department ana are not on sale
The woodward LothroD ..sslect., oOnee has
national reputation
Tryphosa Jelly IL OF the most satisfactory Of
all jelIies account OF its readiness At all times
The demonstration here shows all the various beau
phosa.