Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1908-03-22

II. was originally millinery CtHteir oiiS.
but other branches have been added. until
1t stands today modern department
store, whose success neceSSltateS ire
quent increase of space to accommodate
the growth of business. The first floor
Is devoted to the sale of dry goods mil
linery, hosiery. underwear. fancy goods,
laces and embroideres, mems furnish
ings and sewing machines. On the sec
Ond floor are included women tailored
garments, waists, muslin underwear, IN
fantS wear, and also section Tor
music which has just been opened. and
which is proving one of the most at
tractive spots in the store. This house
claims pre-eminence in the world OF mil
linery and a staff of expert mlllinars pro-
duceS hundreds of hats day, keeping
constantly ahead of the modes and In
terpreting every new idea born of fash
Ions whim.
LANSBCRGH & BRO.-This time-hon-
ored establishment is on strictly dry
goods basis and the efforts of the firm
are concentrated on stock that comprise
dress goods of all fabrics in black and
colors: all-slk, linen and cotton white
weaves: upholsteries, bedding. etc. and
ready-to-wear womens garments OF every
correct style and description. The suit de-
partment shows hundreds of models In
tailored and dresser effects. while the
stocks Of lingerie waists and blouSeS rep
resent every whim of the new season, to-
gether with simple, useful shirt waists
that know no rivals in the affection of the
business woman. and that never lose their
popularity no matter how many elaborate
styles there may be to challenge their SUI
premacy.
HOUSE & HERRMANN'S is especially
equipped with all house furnishings need
ed for the spring and summer. large i'm
portations of China and Japanese mat
tings comprising a wide variety of pat
terms and colors, and every line of domes-
tic floor coverings In carpets, rugs, etc.
Several carloads of refrigerators and ice
chests have just been received and sam
Piles of different makes, zinc, enamel and
porcelain lined, are now on exhibition.
Other arrivals include a wide assortment
of reed and rattan rockers, prairie grass
chairs and other requisites for the lawn
and porch.
w B. MOSES & SONS recommend a
visit to their craftsman exhibit Of
wrong ht-iron lanterns, copper electric
lights and lamps: japanese lamp shades.
blue pottery etc. Special advantages
are being offered at this house just now
in rugs of smyrna. administer, body
brussels and other desirable weaves
THE BON MARCHE is offering spe-
cial bargains in all departments. The
millinery opening display surpassed all
previous standards, and the store. it is
and home productions, both in trimmed
and untrimmed hats. The stocks in
underwear and lingerie waists are of
the high character for which these de-
partmentS are noted.
WM HAHN & CO-The spring open-
ing at this store represents new styles
in every line of footwear. The short
walking skirt of today calls for daintiIy
shod feet. and the woman who takes a
pride In her footwear will find IN this
time-honored house every correct kind
of low or high shoe to meet her espe-
cial fancy.
LEVERTON & CO.'S exhibit of spring
styles in womenS outer wear was never
so large or elegant this season. 1t is
said that the best that New York can
supply is represented in the various lines
of walking suits. silk princess costume :,
coats of net. silk and cloth. and lin
gerie waists of every dainty fabric, bot IN
tailored and deliberately trimmed with
embroideries and lace. This firm las the
exclusive sale in the District of The
Merry Widow creation
PHILLIUSBORN.-E new and Ill
tra-fas honable variation in hats, suits,
gowns dresses, waists. skirts. jackets
and coats finds expression in the spring
exhibit at this store. Thee are ready
to-wear garments for every occasion, and
the millinery Is diverse enough IN char
acter to appeal TO women OF every type
Of couture, whether they wear the uni
VerSal pOmpadOur that serves as A foun-
dation for large hats. or the Simple Golf
fure adaptable to toques and Ctner rev
and small shapes
HUB FURNITURE CO.-This house
carries stock that will interest the
home builder whe Their he wishes to outfit
"A
tage A special bargain just now in ALI
win so-carts. will particularly appeal to
young mothers. Apart from their price
attraction they are exceptionally we'll
made of selected round rattan, with auto
wheels and porcelain handles.
MAYER BRO. & co. announce a Iull
line of women's outerwear. exclusive
models in house and reception gowns,
spring suits I'm rajah and pongee and ii
millinery display of the most up-to-date
designs in all the popular colors.
BARBER & ROSS are recommending
White Mountain refrigerators and ice
boxes, whhrh they consider so excellent in
construction and SO moderate in price
that they are carrying a full line in an
ticipation of the summer days that will
soon be with US.
CLARK. DAVENPORT & co call at
tentlOn TO tne1r complete SlOCh OF Ilat-
tings in newest effects, spring lineoleums
in attractive patterns. and every other
suitable floor covering for the summer
home.
THE FAMILY SHOE STORE should
be a popular rallying place for woman
kind these days. when the bright spring
time calls urgently for oxfords, ties.
dainty boots and other warm-weather
footwear This store prides itself on
carrying all the high-grade styles In
shoes high and low cut, together with
the latest fashions in spring hosiery in
all the new colors to match the new
gown.
LAUMAN calls attention to his stock OF
womens APPAREL. which represents the
best styles which will reign throughout
the spring and summer. A special at
traction just now is line of dress skirts.
remarkable as we'll for moderate price as
for eXcellen nee of fabric and cut.
G. ERLEBACHER.- The spring was in
augurated at this store with attractive
specials in women's apparel which rep
resented both foreign productions and the