The Indianapolis journal. [volume] (Indianapolis [Ind.]) 1867-1904, 1896-11-22


with the name Cor initials), but with the
GATE also, at the age of twenty-one there
would be an interesting collection. and an
interesting study In designs as well. Those
bearing the earliest dates would have about
them delicate flavor Of antiquity before
their owner became Of age: 1t takes so lit
tie TO amuse and entertain children that
expensive toys are OF little use 10 any one
but the man who sells them; few simple
toys and some article of solid silver are far
wiser presents; and be sure that, in the
years TO come, the children themselves Will
appreciate the kindly foresight.
In regard to Christmas cards,well. some
or them are rather pretty and there are
people who profess TO like them, just as
there are people who profess to like
crocheted slippers; but somehow distrust
their sincerity 1t has been argued in their
favor that they are easily sent by mail To
these misguided ones l can only say that
they are no more mailable than dozens of
other things no more expensive and or Tar
more use. For about ~ cents one can buy
many pretty little books. tastefully bound /:
eha %he w storT not Mrs to
rose entwined with the words, Merry
Christmas" or 1.-The Seasons Greetings"
SILVER AND GOLD.
The price of silverware is so low that
numberless articles are made from it, and
at prices that place them within the reach
of many. There is no valid objection to
substituting gold instead of silver, if de-
sired. For instance, there are watches,
chains fobs, chatelaines, bracelets, BAN
giles, teabells, earrings, seals, collar but
tons, studs, sleeve buttons or links, rings,
pendants for the neck, lorgnets (of gold.
silver or tortoise shelD, lorgnet chains.
eyeglass chains (gold or silver, hairpins
(gold, silver, tortoise shell or AMBER, hat
pins gold or silver, bonbonnieres, tea
strainers and tea balls, beads (gold or sill
ver key rings with chains or withouD,
fruit knives, thimbles (gold silver. but
ton hooks, shoe horns, shields for pencil
points, pocket tape measures, letter open
ers, manicure sets. glove members. napkin
rings, umbrella clasps, Satchel tags, travel
ing cups, pocket TASKS, slides for muff rib
bons, penholders, pencns and scarf pins and
stick pins in endless varieties. There are
brushes of all kinds mounted in silver
hair brushes, hat brushes, clothes
brushes and bonnet brushes. A very
nice present, costing from SIS up
ward. for young lady, is a set of six
gold buttons for a shirt waist. They are
,h IKE Ordinary Gun buttons; to be put IN
button should be almost the size of a cent.
In fact. three pairs of ordinary cuff but
tons could be used for the purpose.
In large articles, such as teasets. soup
tureens, trays. chatting dishes, syrup jugs
and toast racks, tripIe-plate is very much
cheaper, and will wear a long time.
In both solid and plated ware there are
spoons for tea, coffee, dessert. table, soup,
berries, preserves, sugar eggs, mustard
orange. jelly; bonbons and tea eaddies be
for fish, oysters, olives, pickles and aspara-
gus. There are knives for butter, fish, pie,
end ana 3e Sr 1 knife
nutcrackers nutpicks soup ladies', sugar
tongS and sugar sifters.
In all sorts of glassware, from cut-glass
down, one can buy water bottles, tumblers,
goblets, wineglasses, finger bowls, spoon
holders, celery boats, olive dishes, saltcel-
lars, pepper boxes, cruets for vinegar or
oil |. md hnx vtc fnr 1Dh loo re
ice cream, fruit or flowers.
VARIETY IN CHINA.
In china one may select almost anything
for the table, from complete set of dishes
to a set of butter plates. Between these
two extremes are teasets, cracker jars.
cups and saucers, bread dishes, dishes and
plates of all sizes and for all purposes, be-
sides pots for tea, hot water, coffee OF
chocolate.
Those whose tastes are for athletic
sports would be pleased with bicycles with
lamp, cyclometer and belD, canoes or row.
beats. guns, pistols, fishing poles with
tackle. creel and trout flies), fencing foils
and masks, skates, tennis outfits. dumb
bells. Indian clubs, footballs. boxing gloves
or ball and bat. A Photographic outfit
would be a very welcome present TO many
people. Most bows are anxious to OWL
stamp albums, and there is much to be said
in favor Of this hobby. Young boys would
appreciate scrapbooks magic lanterns, too
boxes blowguns, games. such as dominoes,
parchesi and Halma. There are dozens OF
games to choose from. Older people would
be pleased with checker boards, cribbage
boards and chessmen.
For children there Is great number Of
toys, old-fashioned and new-fashioned
from which to choose: such as tricycles
wagons, wheelbarrows, sleds, doll houses
Cthese can be made very attractive with
but little outlay of money!, toy furniture
teasets, rocking horses, drums, soldier out
fits (cap, belt and sword), doll carriages
dolls of all kinds, book states, transparent
states, blocks Of all kinds, dissected maps
and pictures, paint boxes rubber balls, ka-
Telescopes toy soldiers, boats; magnetic
toys, tops of all kinds. marbles. music
ties anCS picture books innumerable.
A potted plant Is welcome gift to many
especially in winter. though H., then hen tn, the
Der plants. while by a real flower lover
some choice bulbs would be thoroughly ap-
Preciated. In the way OF i've pets beside
canaries or goldfish, as well as the little
Florida chameleons.
Those who are musicaily inclined can mo
instruments at all prices, from piano TO q
mouth organ. Between these two extremes
are violins, guitars, mandolins, zithers
banjos, auto-harps and music boxes; while
metronomes or folding music stands are
welcomed by those who already possess in
struments.
Optical goods of many kinds are valued
presents. There are opera glasses, field
glasses and marine glasses. fine Their
mometer or barometer makes nice pres
ent while Lorraine glass. which costs
but $3.50, is source of endless diversion
showing Sin little" every scene reflected In
It, This should be part of the furnishing
Of every country home.
MISCELLANEOUS GIFTS.
A microscope is a present that will ap-
peal very strongly to those having a taste
for natural history. Where a person Is
deaf and, therefore. debarred from many
pleasures, a microscope is, indeed. de
light which may be enjoyed, with no sense
of being at disadvantage.
To one who owns a microscope, some
choice slides would be most welcome
These can De bought at any opticians, and
at all prices from the wing of a common
fly (Which is very cheap to a group Of
deliberately arranged diatoms (Which i:
dear.) Those interested in natural history
will be glad to receive all sorts of object:
of study. from corals and shells to geo
logical specimens.
All sorts of pretty leather goods ar,
may be named travelling bags. dress-sui
cases, shopping bags, belts, pocketbook!
and card cases. The two latter may b.
dress. the cost being trifing.
In the matter of desk furnishings. theii
name is legion. The desk itself. to be reall,
useful should be large. and it should b.
covered with three or four sheets of blot
ting paper. fastened down with thumb
tacks. Ink bottles come in many styles, 81
all tastes and purses may be suited. 4
many prefer plain gold pen. In presenting
pen. always buy it with the privilege o