Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1906-12-09

host of other one-of-a-kind pieces Of fur
niture suitable for presents. There's a
bargain spot or two worth learning OF ana
not few more among the rugs, portieres
and couch covers. Pictures are also fea-
ture of this fourth floor, and we read Of
the work Of well-known artists at prices
astonishingly low.
Since long kid gloves are now the most
expensive supplement to a womans CO.'S
tune, they make most appropriate pres
ents. The perplexing question as to the
size need not trouble because the gloves
can be exchanged and will be fitted any
time after Christmas. It will also be noted
that specially reduced prices are to be
quoted for tomorrows morning hours,
done with the object of reducing the over
crowding incidental to the afternoon.
PHILIPSBORNS announce their annual
clearing sale of coats for the coming week
Short and long garments for street, even
ing, motoring and travelling purposes are
reduced about one-third.
The millinery section also announces a
clearing sale of walking and evening hats
at reductions averaging one-third.
The suit sale will be continued the COM
ing week, and doubtless the great crowds
of last week will again be in evidence, as
the values are remarkable for this season
of the year.
Nearly every suit in the house has been
substantially reduced.
The fur section has special values for the
week that will prove of great interest to
women who are contemplating furs for per-
sonal use. and men who are thinking Of
furs for gifts.
MAYER & COMPANY will devote the
energy of their entire store from now until
Christmas to the display of practical holi-
day gifts. Considering the highly appre-
ciated qualities possessed by an attractive
and useful piece of furniture it Is no Won
der that the number of gifts of this class
are increa sing yearly. long list of prac-
tica1 suggestions ia nriOted in the firm q
advertisement on another page, and there
is an almost unlimited variety of articles to
select from. Something is shown suitable
for every member of the family and every
friend, and prices are quoted to make the
selection of gifts of this sort particularly at
tractive. A visit to this store and a glance
at the different departments, filed to over
flowing with merchandise for the holiday
til de, may prove an inspiration to those
who have not yet decided what their gifts
shall comprise.
| S. KAHN, SONS & CO. announce today
a line of holiday offerings that is truly
their record-breaker in the way of variety,
etc. Tomorrow opens with wonderful
sale of suits, each of which would make
a delightful gift for the woman fond of
smart attire. Furs are being extensively
worn this year and one will be able to buy
Isabella fox pieces at prices within the
range of a limited income. For those who
prefer lighter weight there are pretty sets
of marabout or curled toque. The big
Christmas book store on the third floor has
grown to such an extent in the last few
weeks that 1t scarcely recognizes itself, and
is fairly hummng hive of busy shoppers.
The ribbon department has very lovely
display of holiday ribbons. and a case de-
voted to an exhibition of the many novel
and pretty conceits that may be fashioned
out of them. One may collect lot of new
fancy work ideas when buying pretty rib
bons.
Last. but not least, the childrenis won
derapd ic bo
magnet for majority OF parents and, of
course, for the little folks. Such beautiful
dolls, SO wonderfully life-like. some with
"goo-goo" eyes that give a sidewise glance
and look down" are the sweetest little
firts that ever inhabited Doll Town. In
this extensive showing the best makes are
prominent There are some little Jepanese
ladies, with olive-tinted skin bright almond
shaped eyes, and midnight hair coiffured in
the regular Japanese style. and Buster
Brown dolls; so many, many different kinds
and all so very winning that the holiday
shopper who hasn't child to give doll