Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1908-04-12
Showing the new Art Needlework
and Embroidery section-double
former space.


and Embroidery section-double
former space.
eoEennes and plain silk voiles-so many
different materials and so many different
cclorings that ii is almost impossible to
give the faintest idea of the vas.ness of
| the stocks carried. ---
The low prices that are asked for these
WOODEN fabrics. it is said. are. in great
measure. due to the immense trade conf
manded by this firm. which makes it pos
| sible for them to buy direct from the
manufacturers instead of from jobbers,
| and in the matter of price it is their
policy not to be undersold.
:. New Location for Innings.
In their new location Innings are close
to patterns. wool goods and notions. IN a
greatly enlarged space. Here will be
| found the hghest-grade Innings and those
| at the most moderate prices: The lining
| department IS we'll known to dressmak-
| ers. especially those who make this their
| headquarters for lining supplies as its
| weil-earred reputation of carrying the
/ best qualities for the lowest prices pos
sible is widespread.
| Here are all sorts OF Iinings-the fine
| satin for coats and suits. the medium
| grades, the lightwe ight Innings for sum-
| mer goods, interlinings etc.
Sole Agent for Famous Patterns.
Ladies Home Journal patterns. for
which this firm is sole agent in the
District OF Columbia, have taken the
| city by storm. So many thousands
of women all over the country and
In other countries are reading the
Ladies Home Journal and looking dt the
styles shown in its pages that they learn
| to model their style ideas upon those
shown by it. For. this reason there arose
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patterns. and this firm. always ready to
meet the wants OF its customers. de-
cided to install this service. 1t has been
an almost unprecedented success. and in
the short time it has been in tie
store it has outgrown it's original space
and had therefore to be moved to its
present advantageous situation.
Laces, Embroideries, Nets, Etc.
One hundred and fifty feet of space have
been devoted to these departments. in the
| center of the new building. toward the
front of the store, and the display calls
forth admiration. In mahogany finished
glass cases and on the shelves are 10 De
found the handsome real laces such as
cluny. duchess princess. valenciennes and
Irish lace, as well as their clever imita-
lions, and filet, Japanese and Grecian eff
fects, oriental laces. antique. appliques.
chantilly laces and point gaze. Some are
in butter color. some in white, some in
black, In many there are all colors: in
some only the white.
Turning from the laces toward embroi-
deries one sees fine array of embroidery
landings. shirt waist frontings, all-overs
and embroidery edgings, also GALLONS
and headings. all OF the seasons latest
and newest designs. in these and in the
desirable demi- founcings, in swiss, MAIN
| socks and canbrics. The chief OF this
department is said to be ever alive to the
opportunities for wonderful special pur-
chases," and when frequently announce
ments appear in the daily papers of some
women of Washington have learned to
know that the notice Is one worth their
attention.
Department Of Notions.
This great department. made up of the
many, many little necessities of life. now
occupies 12S feet of counter room in the
center of the store. 1t is one of the larg-
est notion departments in this country.
Here at all times may be found complete.
stocks of the most reliable notions of
every conceivable kind and variety. There
are SO many small wares included in the
term notiGus and so many different prices
that it is almost impossible to give q
range. ,-.
Handkerchiefs Conveniently Located
Just as one enters the door on the
avenue side, nearest 7th street. at the
left, in its former location. will be found
the handkerchiefs, and in the glass case
may be seen any of the attractive novel;
ties carried in the department.
With-its snowdrifts Of fiimy white fab
RIGS. this Is very popular department this
spring, and will be more SO than ever now
that It has been given more display
room 1t is now enlarged and takes in the
former neckwear department space AL
ways noted for its full lines OF white fab
rtcs In both standard and novelty Weaves,
1t will aud to this reputation in the future.
Enlarged Table Linen Section.
The linen department is still in it's old
location. Full lines of linens for the table.
table damask. Irish Scotch. Belgian and
French and imported napkins from the
same foreign countries. and of the same
makes are carried in this department.
Veilings and Ribbons.
| In close connection with nets and laces,
and practically part of these depart
inents. may be found veilings. which have
| been brought forward from their former
| location to the front of The store. which
gives chance for better display of the
! full lines of veilngs carried-veilings by
| the yard. the ready made veils handsome
| lace wells. the long chiffon or auto wells
| and mourning wells.
Ribbons, too. have been given much
more space and moved to the center of the
! store, and well they deserve fine dis
| play ground, for. as now arranged. this
is one OF the most beautiful departments
In the store. The long counter and the
display shelves back of the counters are
like great rainbows OF exquisite color or
bright gardens Of rare blossoms.
Candy Department.
| Much enlarged, but still in the same To-
cation. the present candy department is
one Of the finest in the city. The best
grade chocolates will be found here,
shipped at close intervals from the max
ers and always fresh. wholesome and de-
licious. The assortment is vast and large
orders are readily and easily filled-in
fact. Il candy maker is employed by the
store TO make candies for this purpose
A New Sanitary Fountain.
The new soda fountain might be termed
the chef-d'oeuvre of the new improve
ments-an immense exquisitely carved
sna hogany background; set with many
large plate-slass mirrors. and with pill