Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1891-12-05

Some OF the Beautiful and Costly Things
Which Tempt the Holiday shopper.
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NEW oxM CALLED "oLIvISE"-ALL SORTS OF
LUxuRILs N sMvER-cosrIY FANS OF LACE
Dow KNOTS ARE ALL THE RAGE IN
~ 1ewelry for the coming Christmas. They
| ornament pretty nearly everything. from
ladies' brooches to appurtenances for the toilet
Gold and silver are the materials out Of which
they are made. Some for bressspins are set with
little pearls. In scarfpins for men the bow
knot prevails hkewiss a. . design, though
bugs with moonstone abdomens, cunning gold
tea kettles, and particularly large single pearls,
IL the purchaser can afford such . luxury, are
likewise in favor for the cravat Some Of the
bow knots are held with pearl-headed or dia-
mond-headed pins, as II to secure them in
shape. Little spheres cut from the shell OF the
pink conch are o novelty. as are also what look
like black pearls, though really they are simply
''hematite," form Of iron ore.
Divine is a new and beautiful gem discovered
IN time Tor this Christmas It hooks like emer-
aid, though more OF an olive hue whence the
name. and judging from its expensiveness IL is
considered to rank with the most costly Of the
nately with pearls in bow knots Of gold or other
ornaments. new design IL two outlined
hearts linked together, one set with small
pearls and the other with garnets. Variegated
pearls are quite striking novelty, several Of
these gems Of ocean" being set together so as
TO form a lovely contrast in many tints Pearls
ordinarily are white. but they occur also in
otner hues-pink, green, blue. black. &c.-at
nancy prices. Five hundred dollars will pur-
ehnse quite handsome brooch of yariegated
pearls sat off with ep,nn
rings are in similar designs. Moonstones are
sun popular and topazes will DO very much the
fashion this year.
NOVELTIES IN SILVER.
In articles made Of silver there is far greater
variety than ever before. Very many Of tho
novelties are for men, so that young ladies
need hardly be at a loss any more to find suit
able gifts for their male relatives and friends.
FOR the family physician there is little silver
tube which serves az case for a temperature
thermometer. A tiny silver box for stamps is
made to put In snug corner of the pocket
II Is In the shape OF an envelope with postage
stamp and postnark in the upper right-hand
corner. The address of the recipient is etched
upon 1t by the ieweler, to order in miniature
fac smile of the handwriting of the giver A
match box is somewhat similar, representing
on small scale a copy Of q newspaper in q
wrapper. duly addressed and stamped.
Silver pencils are made in all sorts OF funny
cigar, another a biuc-headed match. and an
other a tonpenny nail This last, though actu-
ally OF oxidizea silver, looks 30 exactly like q
real tenpenny nail that no one wouid pick il up
IN the street. That is just tho beauty Of it,
silver pencils are also made On q teiescopic
principle, extending to the length of nearly Q
loot, though very small when closed up.
An innovation OF not n very expensive char
acter is washington letter opener" which is
little silver knife with head OF the father of
any, 4l.
OF the latest style, for sewing purposes, are
beautifully made, with silver leaves. Silver
name plates for hats are new. They bear the
name OF the owner, and can be readily trans
ferred from one hat 70 another. Key rings are
made of silver in the shape of wlshbones and
steel tapes in little silver boxes are appropriate
Tor persons who have to do measuring. Egg
glasses, reckoning three minutes by the sand,
are OF silver this year.
VARIETIES IN SPOONS.
OF novelties in spoons there is no end
There is the Cavalleria Rusticana coffee spoon,
which has q gold bowl representing the half Of
q nut, with handle of a silver twig bearing a
leaf or two. But on this general design there
are many variations. Tho latest Washington
spoon has the profile OF the Old gentleman in
the bowl, the dates of his birth and death on
the back OF the bowl and his family crest on
the handle, the form Of the article being a
faithful copy Of a real spoon once in use at
Mount Vernon. Small Washington ladies' of
antique pattern are likewise copied from one
that used to belong to the immortal George,
the very defects OF the original caused by
wear being reproduced. A bigger style Of
ladle is destined to crafty the taste of persons
who want something essentially American.
Inside the bowl is the diverse of q silver dollar
Of the year 1885, while the reverse of the same
coin is found on the back.
Cunning tea strainers Of silver are made to
initiate the dip nets used for fishing. Glass
decanters have sketches of hunting scenes
done in silver applique work on their outside
silver check cutter is q suitable gift to offer
u millionaire husband, not to mention shaving
brushes, whisky TASKS. cigar lighters and teie-
graph blank holders Of the same valuable ma
terial.
Nowadays my lady ia not content unless her
toilet table is furnished throughout with silver.
She must have silver-back brushes and combs
silver manicuriug tools, a silver glove stretcher,
q silver cold cream box, and receptacles for
tooth powder, cologne and pomades of silver
and cut glass. Inkstands and all the appliances
for writing should be of silver also, even TO the
hollow silver stick which holds the sealing wax
and has the seal itself at one end.
WHITE LEATHER GOODS
White leather is the newest thing for card
cases and pocket books, which have silver
mountings in addition. Prayer books and
hymnals are Of similar make for meek and
Lowry worshipers though the more expensive
ones have gold mountings. Some gold-mounted
card cases cost as much as Sz5 each. Leather
and siiver-mounted affairs are for hanging in
the hallway, with movable parts bearing the
words In" and "Out," according to the where
abouts Of the mistress. This is an adaptation
Of business methods to social arrangements
It should not be forgotten to mention silver
mounted writing pads, which are very desirable
gifts. Penwipers are held in silver clasps.
Even the straps for fastening umbrellas and
canes together when one goes travelling have
silver buckles. This is an age of luxury such
as has never been imagined before, notwith-
standing all that one reads of the comparatively
barbarous indulgence Of the ancient Greeks
and Romano Their most reckless expenditure
could not produce fraction of the beauty and
ease available nowadays. II ever there was a
that day is now, as any one will admit who
visits the shops- The jewellers particularly
seem to spare no effort in tempting the desire
OF the purchaser with seductive novelties.
STYLES IN OPERA GLASSES
Opera glasses for waistcoat pockets are quite
new. They are very tiny and are made Of
aluminium, go as 10 be wonderfully light Bigger
ones Of the same material have long handles
like those of lorgnettes, which render them
very much easier to hold and look through.
Fans are more gorgeous than ever this year
Some are Of silk and lace and others Of feathers
The former are painted by famous artists and
each one bears the name Of its designer. Flow
ers are the favorite fan designs, and of these
orchids and psnsies most of all The sticks are
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