The New Orleans bulletin. [volume] (New Orleans [La.]) 1874-1876, 1874-12-27
CHRISTMAS CURIOSlTIES.

THE WONDERS OF PARTISAN INVENTION.
Lucy a: Hooper writes from Paris to the P hi
adelphia Press:
"The shops are already making new displays
in preparation for the approaching holiday
season. Among the niarvels displayed in the
jewel. RS windows on the Rue de la PAX noticed,
the other day, an immense pearl oyster shell
lined with mother OF pearl OF the most exCuisite
smoothness and purity, and with two largo spot
less, lustrous pearls adhering to its surface. The
Rlarger of the two was about the size of small
marble, but slightly elongated in form; the other
was of somewhat smaller dimensions $450O|
was the price affixed to this beautiful work of
nature. A smelling bottle, formed entirely oil
massed pearls, with one large one in the center
of the side. and with hook and chain to cores
pond looked like q tasteful gift for millionaire
to offer to his lady-love it was valued at $1,000.
Then there was locket representing tori
toise the back OF the animal being formed of al
single large turquoise, while the head, feet and
tail were composed of diamonds. l was shown
lately exquisite parure of lilies Of the valley
gotten up as bridal gift to the young daughter
lovely, more artistic, or more girlishiy pure and
simple, with all its magnicence, can be designed
The flowers were formed of single pearl each,
the broad leaves being composed of small
lin overcoming the naturally stiff look Of the leaf
The set comprised earrings, brooch pendant al
bracelet, and spray for the hair. The bracelet
was particularly charming, being literally small
XWf0aIQ Oh Inc JeW0leO uOWcTS.
But of all the novelties of the season, conf
mend me to the dolls in their winter attire. They
are now in all the splendor of their new toilets.
and very stunning and selfconscious do theI
little ladies look in their trains and sleeveless|
Jackets and lace.trimmed bonnets. They are of
every style and condition Of life dissipated dolls,
all roses and ribbons and lace and fall attire !
sOciable dolls, who are going out visiting in thei
most elegant Of promenade costumes. and carry.
ing the most coquettish OF carriage cloaks;|
all xv,ko init linz h al
toilette or promenade of a very much gotten upI
nurse invalid dolls, who are receiving sympa-
thetic calls in muslin or cashmere peignors OIL
tiny lace caps, and reclining on a sofa in an atti
tude, while servant maid brings in cup OF
tea extravagant dolls. who wear real India
shawls, "a fact upon my honor and real Brus-
sells Ia. pious dolls, who are saying their pray
ers and kneeling OH q most dainty Ii tile prize
Dieu with much display Of prayer-bo0k; business
women dolls, displaying various wares, such az
Iin bustles, and 20 on, nd ihfnium. Then thereI
the epistolary doll, who is writing Al
letter at the loveliest little secretary in tne'
world and the travelling doll, who is going forth
ito the world with waterproof done up in al
shawl strap, and her umbrella slung at her side !
hnd the musical doll, who is always seated at q
silent piano, with q sheet OF music
exactly adapted to her size before her. Some OF
The windows display scenes, or rather tableaux,
wherein these small performers figure with good
effect. For instances, on the Rue du Quatre Sep
|tembre there is quite a touching little group 10
Ito be seen-a lovely blonde, in wood and porce
lain, and wearing the most bewitching morning
dress Of pale blue cashmere, has just received
some heart-rending tidings, and has fallen faint
ling into the arms Of her ladymamma, while the
letter that brought the SAD news is still clasped
|n her dropping hand.
A lady friend hurries forward, with out .
stretched hands, in an attitude OF dismay, while
the maid is bringing glass OF water. | have
already spoken OF the interesting invaids who
Are receiving visits in their dressing gowns, and
then there are wedding parties innumerable.
the Girofie-Girot1a doll, wearing the blue cos
tune OF Girotle. which, by taking out pin and
Fnntying q string or two, can be attlred IN the
pink attire of Girofla.
with jonted legs and flexible trunk, which walks
|and twists its trunk, when wound up, in the
most natural manner possible souvenir of the
elephant scene in the = Tour du Monde"
And, apropos Of the "Tour du Monde,
STORY is told about the serpent scene which may
bear repeating. The mechanic who was Entrusted
with the task of manufacturing the snakes for
that scene made one beforehand as a specimen,
and started to take it to the Porte st. Martin for
inspection. He proceeded to the omnibus sta
|tion, deposited his snake neatly coiled up.
packed in a parcel and covered with paper) on q
Seat the Office. while he went to get his ticket.
|Ope OF his fellow assengers, a woman OF thiev-
bah propensties, was attracted BY the appear.
|ance Of the package, took possession of it and
Slipped ont Of the door to open it, She nntied
the string, and out popped huge green serpent
with red eyes, in remarkably lively condition.
from the long compression Of the steel spring in
his body. The unfortunate female uttered
piercing shrek and straightway went into hys
Ferries 80 the owner Of the snake soon regained
possession OF his property. and the would-be
thief was marched of to the sts tion-house
painter was once engaged upon a likeness
|of Alexander the Great. In one Of his great
battles Alexander had received an ugly scar on the
side OF his face. The artist was DESTROYS of giving
correct likeness of the monarch, and at the
same time hiding the scar. 1t was difficult task
|At length he hit upon happy expedient. He
painted him in q reflective attitude. his handI
placed against his head. while hls finger covered
the scar. The best men are not without their
failings their scars, but do not dwell upon them.
Fin speaking of them to others. adopt the
nainteEs expedient, aud LET the finger Of love be-