The Pacific commercial advertiser. [volume] (Honolulu, Hawaiian Islands) 1856-1888, 1882-12-09


gold eane-head from a number on exhibit
ton, and then exchange that for a pair #
sleeve buttons, which, in turn, are laid one
side to make room for a massive seal ring.
All this is done mentally, and merely to
satisfy a wish Moving from one case to
another, we admire the very many pretty
things shown us-pretty not only On ae-
count of the workmanship, but also in refer
enee to the designs, which we see are
new and novel. In short, Mr.. CIark's store
is filled with pretty and valuable articles,
any one of which would please the donor
aud recipient alike.
Everybody in and around Honolulu
knows where Mr.. A. l.. SMITHS attractive
store is, but not all know hat a number of
nice things he has there for sale. The
brackets themselves cover one side of the
store, and are of handsome design and
finish. Brackets and pictures are the two
things that most contribute to the de-
c~Oration and finish of a room. To fill up a
corner, or relieve a blank space the makers
of these convenient wall shelves have sawn
and carved and decorated nice woods into
many nice shapes, and Mr.. Smith offers to
his customers a large variety at very
moderate prices. To stand on the brackets
there are-amongst many other things
miniature easels in black and gold, and for
the easels beautiful pictures in abandancs.
Or, one can select a Parian marble bust, for
which there are clear glass shades to protect
them from dust and injury; or if oue prefers
vases they are to be had here ia great va
riety. The Christmas cards offered by Mr..
Smith this year are elegant in design and
finish, and are charming mementoes # the
season. The hundred and one little knick-
knacks for the toilet table or my ltdy's
wOrkbOX we find fitted into cunning little
cases, and arranged with Il view to the com
fort and convenience of those who use them.
One of the most VALUABLE and lasting of all
gifts is a sewing machine: and one of the
very best to be had is tn. Domestic" of
which Mr.. Smith il the agent. These ma
chimes are gotten up in very handsome
style, fitted with every convenience aud
improvement, and stand, deservedly, IN the
front rank OF "lOckstitch' machines. With
the machines are the Domestic patterns.
known to all ladies' as embracing ali the
newest and best-that is most Becoming
styles in which to shape dresses and-'gar-
ments." So complete are the directions,
and well made these patterns that we think
we could cut out some simple thing-say a
ACKNOWLEDGEMENTS The show win
dow of the store OH one side is filled with
toys. From amongst these can be selected
a complete dolls house and its furniture,
and lots of other pretty things for the
children. On the other side of the entrance
to the store Mr.. Thomas Tannat has his
jewelry case, and near at hand Thomas
himself will be found busted in the repair
of watches and all kinds of bric-a-brac.
Things useful and ornamental do sometimes
come to grief, but do not stay in that condi-
ton long if the fragments are placed in Mr..
Taunats hands for repairs. Indeed, so
deity is this done by him, that in many
cases the repaired portion is the best part
of the workmanship of the article. We
have known instances of where an Can
tique" has been purpDs.Iy injured in order
that it's genuineness might be assured by
the traces of the repairs made by Mr.. T.; as
for watches, they generally ego" better
than ever before when cleaned by him.
There never has been a season in Homo
lulu when the leading Dry Goods stores
nave been filled with so beautiful a stock of
goods as now and amongst those who have
furnished their establishments with first
class goods Messrs. EHLERS & Co. are con-
spicuous. There does not seem to be any
thing lacking in their list. A silk dress is
always acceptable and appropriate, and
they can supply the material for one in
almost any color and quality. We can only
make mention of the fact, our descriptive
powers on the subject of silk being nothing
as compared to our appreciation of its
beauty when being worn. Then we know
all about it; but we beg of the aides to eX-
ercise their own taste i'm the selection of the
material, merely indicating to them where
they can find that which will suit them.
With silks go laces; and, in laces, we are
of the opinion that Messrs. Ehlers & Co. are
pre-eminent. One long centr ! counter is
covered with pretty AMI tasteful articles for
wear made Of an infinite variety of patterns
of lace, the creamy folds interviewer in ele-
CANT designs for an elegant.purpose, that of
lending an additional charm to the already
beautiful. There are some specimens of
Spanish lace that are very beautiful, and
other kinds whose lightness. strength and
exquisite finish will cause them to be
cherished by whoever becomes their owner
AZ heirlOOms. On the wall at the rear of
the store are curtains, and coverlets woven
of lace and almost too nice for the purpose,
but that Is a question that we leave to- be
decided by those whose tastes are nOt COIL
trOlled by their purses. The French en-
broidery sets wherewith to trim houuces
and ornament delicate muslins and other
light goods, will excite the admiration of all
who examine them, and are unsurpassed
specimens of machine wnven trimmings.
whose tastes are Sesthetically inclined
and whose are not will surely admire
some superb fchus i'm colorS embroidered
on net and decorated with IA knot of ideaI
flowers. We thought of a dozen of our lady
friends any one of whom would look charm
ing in one of these pretty things, and we
hope that they nay all be able to, at least,
look at the elegant articles. There are some
embroidered velvets displayed here that are
as rich and beautiful as it is possible for
goods to be made, and fit for an en-
press to wear. Near at hand is a totally !
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