The evening telegraph. [volume] (Philadelphia [Pa.]) 1864-1918, 1869-12-18
THE FASHIONS.

New styles of Fancy Goods for Presents.
The holiday season being now upon us, everybody
is inquiring what is new in the way OF presents. IL
is something of an undertaking TO remember all
ones friends with suitable gift; that is, all the
friends one cares to so remember. II useful articles
selected the probability is that he or she whom
they may be bestowed will be already supplied.
Useful articles when needed, no doubt the most
welcome presents TO a comparatively poor friend,
to all,Others fancy goods are more suitable. They
regarded in the light OF indulgences which
come only at Christmas time and which
would think OF getting for oneself. Such the
fancy goods which now being displayed in great
profusion in all the stores, also the palmer articles
of home manufacture. Many articles partially
completed may be bought, which when finished
will bear the additional charm Of the manipu-
lation by home fingers. The embroidery stores
are full designs for the fair buyer perfect and
present to whom she will. The favorite gift is a
screen of any shape or size. Light rosewood, gilt
walnut frames come for those which are to stand
on table before lamp. The centrepece is usually
Java canvas, tinsel leather, with large perfora-
tons, which the design is quickly worked in hOss
The tinsel leather is S15 sheet, which will make
four cOrnucopias, six shaving-p paper cases. two
screens Sheld-shaped screens and guidons fan
cied to hold in the hand place in window. These
frames are also filed with hanging portfolios
baskets in cardboard, bound deeply with velvet
and ruches OF satin ribbon, painted design,
one on perforated paper canvas filing the centre.
These are the prettiest things for school girls TO
make, as few designs show more for the work they
cost Small ottomans and footstools in Berlin work
are not much larger than pin-cushions. They. are
perfectly round, light blue crimson usually chosen
for the color and shaded Greek designs in neutral
tint wrought border, the centre plain, and the
whole finished by deep worsted fringe OF the
colors.
Slippers are now worked in Chinese fashion, with
spray Of flowers thicky done in silk directly on the
instep. This is so highly raised as to seem en-
| bossed. Mems slippers come prepared in fine mo-
rocco, russell or mode color with applique of velvet
/ stamped on them, and pattern ready drawn to be
filed with gold brading and very little embroidery
In silk. The price is $40 pair. Cushions and Slip
pers are worked in floss designs, and filled with
/ worsted. Braces wrought in silk on the per-
fOrated leather, on fine morocco straps for the
purpose. Pn-cushions have wide velvet borders,
with white lace centres. An eight-nch cushion OF
sky blue velvet, with applique centre laid on light
blue silk finished by blue and tinsel cord and lace
quilting, is present for duchess. Velvet frames
and portfolios are pretty for paror tables, and not
| difficult 10 make. The velvet may be gummed at
the edges passe partout frames and carved ivory
| ornaments fastened at each corner.
The most elegant style OF book cover now is ivory
| or carved wood. Small prayer-books minute 12mos
OF oxford edition, are bound in plain leaves OF white
ivory with solid silver edges ana clasps, a cross or
| monogram in silver raised on the cover The bijou
has case OF Turkey leather in which to carry it.
| These are fancied especially for wedding presents
| Price, s15. Large photograph albums are imported
with sides OF carved oak in beautiful foliage designs
holly ivy, and tendr entwining, like sumptuously
embossed leather, the back and edges being OF GRIM
son velvet In white holly these books are more
| beautiful than carved ivory.
Music rolls, to protect sheet music when car
ried in the hand are prepared in Russia leather
russell green, or purple, with gilt cord and tassel
| and lining OF crimson MORE. Price, So to s18
Silk fans are the novelty OF the season. The sticks
are the same shape as those OF the enamelled wood
fans but covered entirely with tafeta In soft colors
violet apple green, white, or blue There is Or
| nament beside the monogram in the centre Plain
gold fans are admired because they suit all colors
Dress The painted satin fans are pretty for white
| Dress Glove and mOuchoir cases in fine green
leather are fitted with extension, and complete sets
OF minor toilet implements in the cover. Purses and
wallets OF seal.skin homely caprices OF fashion,
and very cheap-s2 10 g. Portfolios and writing
cases OF carved wood and velvet are among the
handsomest gifts for lady.
Bohemian glass is put TO every use that can be
made Of it-lamp- globes, window-screens, and
Ice-crystal in tints, ultra-marne blue, pink or light
green is fancied for toilet sets; gold bronze is ad-
mred now rather than the darker shades for mantel
ornaments. Enamel stands, with oval cameo me-
asllionS on tss cass, opening VAIN spring 70