Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1905-12-17
IN THE STORES.

THE PALAIS ROYAL Is represented in
two-page advertisement today. One page
is devoted to the announcement that the
reduced prices for the morning hours are
to hold good tomorrow. A list of bar
gain spots" is also printed on this page,
and will prove a rarely good guide, sorely
needed during these exciting days just be-
fore Christmas
The second page tells of a holiday season
beginning so early and successfully that
new supplies had to be sought These
last-moment purchases on the part of the
Palais Royal buyers prove truly sensa-
tional. The manufacturers and importers
of what are termed fancy goods" have
capitulated. Having made their rounds,
their representatives have all returned
TO New York, looking upon the whole
sale holiday season closed. The
Palais Royal buyers" appear upon the
scene, stir up the downtown houses, and
bring back choicest of goods at nominal
prices. Such is the story told on the sec
ond page of the Palais Royal announce
ment. 1t is supported with illustrations
and prices that appear very convincing
Some. of the toilet and manicure sets are
unusually attractive, handsomely cased
and will appeal to many desiring to give
presents. The imposing parlor clock and
milady.s tiny watch are also illustrated
The Palais Royal pages will be blessed by
the many seeking an answer to the annual
puzzle: What shall | give?'
L
ton is naturally the one uppermost in
everybody's mind at the present time and
many people are looking forward with
dread to wandering from crowded store to
crowded store, searching for something
suitable at a price within their means
Much time. trouble and worry can be
saved by going at once to this house
where an immense variety of suitable and
sensible things will be found, and where
the money question cuts small figure for
extended payments can be arranged if de-
sired. Something for the home is especi-
ally desirable for gifts and House e. Herr
mann show very large line of fine china
cut glass, pictures French gilt clocks
bronzes, lamps, electroliers and other use
full and ornamental articles, as well as re-
markedly fine lines of furniture, rugs and
draperies. A selection should be made at
once, as this store is always favorite one
for Christmas shopping, and the choicest
patterns are naturally the first to go. De-
livery is promised whatever day desired.
PARKER, BRIDGET & CO. will show,
the coming week. special goods wearing
apparel and novelties. suitable for holiday
gifts In the fur department there is
full line of furs. Russian sable, ermine,
Siberian. etc, in neck pieces, stoles, ties
and muffs. Among their splendid assort-
ment of evening cloaks are shown a mantle
of champagne chiffon broadeloth, full
length. with loose flowing back and full
sleeves. The neck, collar and sleeves are
embroidered in needlework in rich Persian
eolors Another Is a three-quarter coat of
white chiffon velvet. empire effect the en-
tire garment trimmed with white open
work embroidery over lace. Irish lace
forms the collar and cuffs.
The staple gift goods include umbrellas.
which more artistic and original in de-
sign than ever this year. A novel handle
Is of ivory with burnt effects in carved
figures. landscapes. etc. Something en-
tirely new and rich is handle of natural
wood that has been immersed in liquid
silver, making it one of the most substan-
tial and elegant styles yet introduced. An
other Is an entire handle of gold, etched
tones of the Roman ore. Fashion has now
come to the help of the traveller by pro-
vIding special case for umbrellas. The
idea Is expressed in pigskin, tan, gray and
green, and lined with plush. Each case