The Cecil Whig. [volume] (Elkton, Md.) 1841-current, 1894-03-17
DOMESTIC IDEAS


NOVelticS In CbIna.
A "trinket set" in delicate china, com
prising comb aud brush tray, ring stand,
pin tray and numerous covered boxes for
powder, paste and creams, il a novelty
in the way OF fashionable gifts. The
china itself is very fine and rare, and the
decorations are generally in floral effects
gold and tints corresponding with tho
main colorpg of the fair owners bed
room or boudolr.
Most suggestive of a c0zy twilight
chat is the new revolving tray, which
seems to successfully rival the five
O'Clock tea" table. This tray is Of good
china, is supported by a standard, or
base, five or six inches in height, and
revolves at the slightest touch OF the
finger. On it are placed al the articles
generally to be found in the regulation
afternoon tea service-cups, saucers,
plates, tea caddy, biscuit jar, sugar box,
tiny box, etc.
A handsome aud novel jar for biscuits
and crackers is in the shape Of pale
pink and green china chrysanthemun,
the stem part forming the lid. A small
leaves is 10 delica Limoge. with decora
tions consisting of small pink rose buds
and double violets done 10 natural
colorings.
Tiny trees of Dresden china, designed
to hold finger rings, are exceedingly
dainty and pretty, and can be had at the
very low price OF so cents.
Instead OF the Derby silver ard ster-
ling frames SO long in vogue for holding
cabinet photographs, handsome frames
of fine china, beautifully hand painted,
are now being used b. decorators. This
is not only y pretty but delightfully."-
suggestive idea, for the face of friend
may be encircled il wreath of forget
me nots, violets, rcscs, Or other favorite
flower. These garlands aud sprays are
held in a gracefully knOtted ribbon, and
look SO real that it seems hard to believe
that the flowers and ribbon are not
natural, but china limitations.
Dainty litsle plates III the shape of a
lemon leaf are set under the lemons in
which sorbet is served. This is an orig
NAL and happy thought, adding another
desirable novelty to the list of table
decorations.
Sailed almonds are frequently served
in small china baskets, the handles being
tied with Iibbon matching the other
decorations. Candied cherries are also
now placed in tiny decorated china
bowls and dishes.
A new and handsome punch bowl is
made of milk glass" hand painted il
grapes and grape leaves. In spite of its
novelty. however, it is not likely to
become popular among fashionable
people.
Shoe and glove buttOners having Dres
den china handles may be pretty to look
at, but are surely not calculated to give
service such as is found in the massive
buttoners of Derby silver. AS novelties
for the dressing table are always being
sought, however, these china buttoners
may meet with fair success.
Long and narrow dishes, flat, futed
and finely painted are fashioned 10 hold
asparagus. These are ornamental rather
than substantial or useful.
Dainty bonbonnieres and larger boxes
for holding confectionery, also favors for
teas and card parties, developed in ORES
den, Limoge, SeYres, Royal Worcester.
etc, are already being sold for gifts
during the Easter holidays. The tints
Of the decorations and the CONNECTIONS
within the boxes match in the most
delightful way.
Odd china eggs, .grotesque figures,
saucy looking chickens and rabbits, etc,
are now being purchased and put away,
till Easter morning shall disclose them
to the admiring ewes of the small chill
dren. Indeed these ornaments are pretty
enough to delight the grown up" folks,
especially those in search Of fauciiul
pieces for brio a-brac cabirets.