Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1890-10-25
PRESENTS FOR BACHELORS.
The List OF Trinkets . Woman May
Bestow q Long One.
From Life.
From the New York Sun.

From the New York Sun
Girls who have been the recipients OF
numerous attentions from their men friends
are no longer called upon to suffer the uncer-
tainties that formerly beset them when the
time comes to testify appreciation with small
souvenirs presented at Christmas or on birth
days. 1t used to be q serious matter to think OF
suitable gifts for q man. IL one happened to
achieve popularity with the fair sex
his ingenuity was severely taxed TO know
what dispe sition to make OF the scores Of shaw
ing sets, slippers, mouchoir cases and pen
wipers that threatened to deluge him. Some
years ago, after the death OF a famous physi-
clan, his wife, in looking over his effects
counted thirty odd embroidered smoking caps
sent by has feminine admirers together with
unlimited useless needlework her husband had
never even removed from their original wrap
pings. With much tact the lady gave the entire
lot TO q fancy charity bazaar going on IN the
town at the time.
But men have changed and their necessities
are tenfold more complex than OF old For IN
stance, the bachelors, those who live in apart,
ments, are grateful for almost any little trife
that adds TO the luxury of their MENACE.
Nearly all Of them do a bit of perfunctory
housekeeping and give afternoon teas in their
chambers during the season. In the glass cor
ner cupboards fitted into the wall they are,
therefore, happy to add dainty teacups ana
decorated plates to their carefully selected
stock of china. Silk tea cozies, embroidered
doylies, divan pillows and prettily outlined
tray cloths are among the inexpensive pres
ents a young woman may give with propriety.
IL the friendship is Of long standing or the
obligations on her side are many and heavy
piece Of silver may be warranted. Then her
selection of gifts is vastly extended She NAV
choose fat repousse cream Jug, hammered
silver sugar bowl, an Engraved dish for bon
bons or tea leaves, or again from the miscella-
neous counter where silver inkstands. loving
cups, picture frames and candlesticks are sold,
choice bit of Douton or O Gus
crystal flower bowl is admissible under the cir
circumstances named but the lady should
always make sure that her Offering AZ sugges-
tive Of the daintiness OF OF Its feminine donor
Costumes is no longer prohibited in an eX-
change of gifts, but etiquette that dictates in
such matters ID quite stringent as to the
style OF presents men and women give each
other.
1t is not q bad idea for those women Who
have been entertained on yachts TO bear In mind
the keen appreciation with which the captain
receives pretty trihes intended 70 add 70 the
interior beauty OF his boat An embroidered
deck cushion, gay afghan, . silk and lace
shade TO temper the cabin lamps, are all useful
and acceptable.
But possibly the newest and most natteringly
individual OF tricks q belle can bestow is the
pocket or toilet table glove member. 1t is q
round, heavy silver ring, two inches and half
In diameter, having the mans full name aud
the date of its Presentation engraved on its
polished surface. Two dozen or more strands
Of vari-colored sewing silks are then looped
over the ring and plated in a gay braid Next
q pair of tiny scissors are dependent from
the silver bar by lengths Of marrow blue rib
bon. A big bow of very much wider ribbon, Of
the same shade, has one loop cunningly fash
Toned into a miniature button bag, the other
furnished with q pocket for the silver thimble,
while both ends are utilized needle cases.
Nothing could be more complete, and never
will the bachelor bless his woman friend 30
fervently as when, in a tearing hurry, the little
member hobs up to supply his impatient needs.