Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1905-12-03


alogue of Christmas presents. The favors
| asked Of visitors are reasonable: See that
| your name and address is taken down cor
| rectly when possible, take small parcels
with you, and make exchanges during the
morning hours. II initials or names are
| to be attached to any article. don't delay
another moment. Christmas bells will soon
be rfnging-only too soon for those who
procrastinate.
THE FAMILY SHOE STORE directs at
tention to December footwear necessities,
which are usually many with prolching
yuietide, when slippers, hosiery, rubber
| boots and such accessories are always need
| full aud therefore appreciated. And for I'M
| mediate use, when the elements are SO
| changeable. it is wise to be on good foot
ing. This house emphasizes the goodness
| and medicinal qualities of its mems DR..
| Janon's hygienic Shoes which are recon-
| mended very highly for folks who are
troubled with sensitive, tender feet. as also
| cold feet. The medicated felt frnersole
| feature of these superior shoes make them
proof positive against dampness and cold.
| Other lines of mems shoes are mentioned
| in. their announcement. Their special
line and Capitol line are paramount val
| ues at the prices. Their ladies' footwear
section is noted for the very large assert
| ment of high-grade boots, notably their
I Betsy Ross line, which they claim to be
| the snappiest proper footwear to be had at
the price. The. variety Of college girl
boots and popular tramp lasts, LIN shiny
| feathers. both In button and b!ueher effects,
are very fetching. Notice is made of their
favorite lines OF Edith and Daisy boots,
| which may be had in any. style, and for in
trinsic values these represent the acme of
| quality,
| VIM. HAHN &c co. desire to eurtail sur
plus stocks accumulated because of unfavor-
able weather conditions, which. is the prir-
eipal reason for their present unusual bar
| gains in footwear The sale which was in
| progress the week before Thanksgiving Will
continue owing to the replenshfng of stock:
| A list of broken sizes at their 7th street
| store is also worthy of attention. This COM
! pany carries full line of mems, women $
| and children's shoes for business and dress
| wear at their three houses. the workman
| ship being Correct and the p.ice scales mod
| crate.
| LEVERTON & co. have been fortunate
| IN securing second purchase of women's
| outer garments. embracing the samples of
! the foremost leading New York maker.
| which have heretofore been secured by the
| large New York stores. This stock is even
| more desirable than that secured last week
and consists of 200 high grade suits dis
| Inactive IN style. there being only one of
| each model and at most reasonable prices
HOUSE & IIERRsfANN's- It is poor pot
! icy to leave the gift buying until the last
| moment, for it means decided inconven-
| fence in shopping and having to choose
| from stocks that have already been picked
| over. At House & Herrmann's many pieces
| have been reserved by sensible people and
| are awaiting delivery Christmas eve. This
| great homcfurnishug establishment is q
| vertable Santa Claus headquarters each
| year, and from present indications it will be
called upon even more frequently this year
! to supply gift things. Something for the
| home that ali may enjoy naturally makes
| the most acceptable gift and everything
! will be found at this house to completely
| furnish home in taste and luxury. Rich
| furniture of all kinds. including an especi-
| ally large showing of the daintier pieces so
| suitable for gifts all styles and sizes In
| rugs newest effects in lace curtains, por-'
| there's and couch covers. dinner sets and
| single pieces OF fine china, pictures, bric-a-
! brac, parlor lamps and cut glass, all in the
| greatest profusion, can be found al tbs IA
! Vorite store at rema rka bly, reasonable prices
| for the excellent qualities shown. Any one
| desiring to extend the payments can DO so
on very liberal terms and without extra
| charge
| s. KAHN. SONS & co. have some sem
| sational announcements today. These in
! connection with the general holiday buying
! that is now in full swing, Will max a won
| derful day for shoppers. Among the ssles
| scheduled are the following: Solid gold
| rings. - kinds, at cut prices; gold bags at
less than usual prices; four special bargains
| in watches for women; a dozen styles of
| brooch pins, fancy china, Bohemian glass
! ware and silyerware.
| Housefurnishing section: Curtains rugs
| ana portlereS IN the upholstery SectlOn.
! An event that will be highly appreciated
| at this time IS a special offering of aprons
| suitable for resentation-eighteen kinds
| The exhibition of dressed dolls. for which
| cash prizes have been offered. begins to-
| morrow in the doll section admission is
free.
A factory expert is here to give free in
| struction in fancy work on the famous
! Demorest sewing machines, every model be-
ing offered in a sensational sale at cut
| prices.
Toy news is chiefly of Keystone automo-
| biles for children. Very low prices
| quoted These are high-class and better
| than bicycles for children, yet affording
| the same exercise.
Christmas is just eighteen buying days
| away. Christmas is on Monday. making
| laSt-minutef buying practically impossible
| this year. Everything must be cleaned up
| Saturday. The time is very short The
| firm is offering wonderful inducement to
| buy now.
| CLARK, DAVENPORT & co. have made
very extensive preparations for the Christ
| mas trade. Seldom has there gathered
| under one roof SO varied and so select an
| exhibition of just such articles as the
| Christmas shopper demands, such as ladies'
| desks, ladies' desk chairs, Morris chairs
| plate racks and host of other similar ar
ticles. Some idea of their prices NAV be
gathered from the fact that they sell a
| good. strong Morris chair, complete with
cushions, for much less than any price here
loIOTe asked MS mousse also sells at
| equally moderate prices ce1larettes, shaving
| stands, couch covers, bookcases sectional
| bookcases parlor tables, medicine cabinets
pedestals, magazine racks and a host OF
similar articles that will ma Ike ideal Christ
mas gifts.
Every Christmas shopper should inspect
their showing.
Mayer & Company, 415 and AT 7tb street
northwest are showing many practical and
appropriate Christmas gifts. In their adj
Vertisement found on another page of this
paper they give many timely suggestions
of presents for men. women and children
These useful articles include large va
riety of Morris chairs, cheval mirrors, la
dies desks music cabinets, and toilet ia
bies, and they are placing especial empha-
sis on their exclusive line Of McDougall
Kitchen Cabinets, at all prices
ihey also are sole agents for the sweet
! toned Byrne piauo