The Helena independent. [volume] (Helena, Mont.) 1875-1943, 1890-05-14
TIME ON THE WRIST.
Clever Device for Always Keeping [
Time IN Sight.

Clever Device for Always Keeping the
Time IN Sight.
i see that Nelly Bly, went around the world
by watch on her wrist. said
Call reporter to leading jeweler the
her day.
well, and did that occasion you any sur
|ise7" was the jewelers. quick rejoinder.
You don't mean to tell me that it struck
Ia as new idea?'
well, no,'' replied the other, little
Ken aback by the jewelers. amusement,
ut still do you mean to say that they are
fy common?'
Not exactly, but should like you to un-
rstand, young man, that when you make
|,h remark you would be apt to imply to
10 not up in the matter that it was note
rthy fact that the little globe circler had
FRIED bracelet watch with her, and that
FLAPS now the rest of her sex would be
nting to follow her example. What
&ire to call your attention to is the fact
it for some time before Nellie BLY, ever
ought Of going around the world those
le watches had been extensively worn in
assortment of them. They are gem
lily affected by tourists and by young
les who have recently returned from
Dad. Of course you understand that
may not have worn the watch while
veling-it may have been q recent ac-
sition-but the thing is it gives semi
rist air. and that is sufficient.
No, they are not very expensive. The
Pe generally depends upon tho watch
cement. A nice little silver watch can
bought for -, but the best for the pur-
are those that cost about $40. This in
Hes the incest little silver case, and the
it reliable of movements. Then as to
case, the bracelet sheath, mean. They
in price from 81 up. OF course for the
est price can only be bought plain
her one, but as the sum mounts,
&c lot are offered for selection. Snake
shark akin, and all the fancy feathers
TO be found. The band goes on around
wrist and can be securely clasped, SO
there is no danger of their coming of.
watch is set in the sheath in such
Re vi, for instance, is nearest the body,
the figure Xii is furthest from it. As
Is looks 90, must say that it is rather
hsy for an article of iewelry, of per-
] adornment. but as far as convenience
in always having the time on hand, it
lsurpassed.
Is an outgrowth Of this idea is the
her Watch-tOb, which ID TO Dc worn, just
silver or gold article, hung from the
These, too, are designed for tourists,
are more or less safe. An expensive
e-case watch can be carried in one
ont giving any clew as to its value, for,
zee, only the face of it can be seen.
% are also to be purchased in all prices.
q Is also . variation of the chatelaine
which had such run last summer, and,
probability, there will be repetition
this season. There ia q certain APP
riateness in all these dangling. jingling
gs in connection with the ightness OF
INNER toilet Silver jewelrv is going to
ore fashionable than ever, particularly
30 belt ornaments. One Of the latest |
Tor traveling-speaking of chatelaines
nds me OF it's the Norwegian belt Of
pi0-skin. with silver niountings, and
laine pendants, comprising q dog
lie, pencil tablet and scissors-case on
ght and needle-case, a horn-shaped
grette and . watch or purse on the left.
ust keep your eyes open; you will zee
of them on the streets before long"