New-York tribune. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1866-1924, 1869-12-10
THE FASHIONS.

pass and festivals bring only added demands There
are people who lnd in work. and work only, something
better than all the friendly and fine falacies inc
world has 10 Offer But every one thank Heaven does
not have oneself up work dOuby hard through
holidays TO shut out their suggestions. The shops are
bright they will not DO again till next Advent anu W
have made pleasant catalogue of the freshest hhest
tokens to aid in the selection Of gifts.
Unless ones friend Is in state OF parta pauperSin
there is something Inconsistent in the idea OF giving use
full articles for presents. People manage 70 Duy' te
selves what is needu and charm OF gift is 10 ma
1t something which is an indulgence lhat one "ou'u
never think Of getting for oneself SUCH are the fancy
articles OF home manufacture, or bought Inc emoro
derry stores are full OF these designs Tor nome myers 10
perfect The favOrite gift screen OF any shape or
siza Light rosewood, gilt, walnut frames come
for those which to stand table before lamp
The centerpece Is usually Java canvas or hnse leather
with largo perfOrations which the design Is quickly
worked in floss The tinsel leather is 81 so sheet
which will make four cornucOpias six shaving paper
cases. or two screens Sheldshaped screens and
guidons ancied to hold in the hand or place In
window These frames also filled with hanging port
folos or baskets IN cardboard bound deeply with velvet
and ruchcs OF satin IibbOn painted design, or one on
perforated paper filling the center These are
the pretest things for school girls TO make as few de-
signs show more for the they Small ottOmans
and footstoos in Berlin work not much larger than
pn-cushiOns. They perfectly round, light blue OF
crimson usually chosen for the color and shaded Greek
designs in neutral tint wrought border the center
plain and the whole finished by deep wOrsed fringe OF
the colors Tapestry, by the way is revived once more
and copies of paintings taken for the subjects
When this handiwOIk shows the sOftness OF the late
Aubusson tapestries it may be called worth the time and
labor spent the high colOred where Jacob
and Benjamin. the PrOdigal Son. figure among bright
coated retainers make those worthless lament their
doom. In Old time, people were not "put into news
papers," 1t true but what worse, they were pre-
in tapestry, fate which the faded hangings Of
Queen Matilda shOwl was to be dreaded indeed.
Slippers are now worked in Chinese fashion, with
spray OF flowers hcky done in silk directly ON the In
step. This is highly raised as 10 seem embossed
Mems slippers prepared in fine morocco, russell or
mode color with applique Of velvet stamped on them,
and pattern ready drawn to be filled with gold bradinG
and very little embroidery in silks. The price Is $40
pair Cushions and slippers worked in floss designs
and filed with wOrscd. Braces are wrought in SILK on
the perforated leather fine straps for the
purpose P>n-cushions have wide velvet borders with
white lace ceuters An eighinch cushion of sky blue
velvet, with applique center laid light blue silk
finished by blue and nsel cord and lace quilting, Is
present fora duchess Velvet frames and portfolios are
pretty for paror tables, and not difficult to make. The
velvet may he gummed at the edges on passe partou
frames and carved ivory ornaments fastened at each
corner.
The most elegant style Of book cover is ivory
carved wood. Small prayerbooks, minute l2mos OF Ok
ford edition. bound in plain leaves of white ivory with
solid silver edges and clasps cross or monogram
in silver raised on the The bou has case OF
Turkey leather in which to carry it, These are fanced
especially for wedding presents Price, Sl5 Large photo
graph albums are imported with sides Of carved oak In
beautiful foliage desgns-hoy, ivy and tendril intWln
ug like sumptuousy embossed leather. the back and
edges being of crimson velvet In white holly these books
are more beautiful than carved ivory. Price, $50
numinatious glass by transfer aud dry coors are
beautiful for screens and transparenees. The paintings
ON wood form beautiful bOOcovers and wallraCks. Fine
effects wrought by combination OF gray ash or tua
wood with black velvet gold figree and few ozenges
white holly. Screens worlboxes, and stands may be
covered with this in the richest designs
Music rolls to protect music when carried In tho
hand are prepared in Russia leather russell green, or
purple with silt cord and asscl, and lining OF crimson
MORE Price IS to sl3 Silk fans the novelty Of the
season The sucks the same shape as those OF the
enameed wood fans, but covered entirely with taetta
in soft coors violet apple green, white or blue There
is 10 ornament beside the monogram in the center Plain
gold fans are admired they suit all coors Of
dress The painted satin fans pretty for white dress
Glove and mOucbor IN fine green leather are fitted
with extension, and complete sets Of minor toilet mple-
ments IN the cover Purses and wallets of seaskln are
homey calccs OffashiOH, and very cheapS2 to Port
folio. and Willingness of carved wood and velvet are
among tho haudsOmes gifts for lady Straight French
vases r0uu1 and the size all the length, are found
oftcner than Esuscun styles. China IN turquoise
blue tuts with lrrl designs is preferred 10 crystal or
with lizzie tvccry Of engraving, is chosen TO
dD slender frames u ormolu silver simple but ex'
treney cut outlines. Crystal and silver is fanccd as
relief from Tire gold and cr sai OF last year. but tho lat
ter Is the LucE Do YOU not remember hat delightful
Effects Charlotte Dr0uc gives ia Ter blending OF gold
and crystal carE.uc AID snow when she touched up
one OF her uiG.cnt IutcroTl bohemian glass is put
to every tat De Dc made Of il; pgloDe win
dowscr,cus aud vases. Icc-crys-ai tuts, ura-ma-
rlue blue pin. light green tdDciyd FOR toilet sets
gold bronze ls admired LOW rather Than tho darker
shades FOR mlu'i ornaments Enamel stands with oval
cameo melaL'0Is on the case, opening with spring 70
show tie Photograph inside, arc S. 20 SIS Book racks
are very richly ial.G with gold raceTy polished olive
and oak. Porcelain paintings fli the ends Of ebony
racks aud extremely fine meda,ons are Of mala-
chte or agate. Irco fox the latter, 81. Racks
OF green leather are provided TO hold writing
paper OF different sizes. YouIc5o counters for
whist are SC set. Fur muiibacs vary from the
ordinary suciclshapc in looking more like wallet than
muf. They are Of white ard red fox, seal skin.
Price SIS So Large thin OF tuya wood have
slides Of sterling silver inside to visiting cards.
and an ivory Leaf for tablets ST. TOrtOiseshe card
cases are Of two leaves held by silver chain TO which
apenc Is fastened, and ivory leaf is added inside.
These are evidently designed to suit the large French
cards which another season will used here. Ladies
choose square card the Of the length Of
the ordinary shape. Gentlemen abroad a visiting
card the size Of English dinner card. In pass
ing gentleman's should be engraved IN full, and
without title, unless he is in the army Mr. soand'so
looks extremely underlined. Square hot pressed note
paper used for invitations engraved in old English
script. From MessTs Kirby Co.
The choice at present IS the pale green chryso
phrase aud pierced settings preferred with brIlants
on the stone and in the rim The Louis XIII. jewels OF
dead gold set with many cOlOed stones are the fashion
onyx Bands OF large stones are worn over the forehead
worn FOR watch guards with chatelaine and pendants Of
pick Ell gold Among