The Jersey City news. (Jersey City [N.J.]) 1889-1906, 1897-12-14
NOVELTIES IN CHRISTMAS GIFTS
ali Kinds of Pretty and Useful
Presents at Brown & Van AngIen,s.


Presents at Brown & Van Angfep's-
1t is certainly true that the time is past
when Jersey City people must go to New
York for their Christmas. Anyone who
doubts that has only to visit L. G. Brown
& Van Anglers and see there the multi
plicity of articles tina are just the thing
for Christmas presents. There is nothing
in the way of novelties that cannot be
found. The ordinary everyday useful
goods have been crowded into smaller
space where they are to be found by peo-
pie who prefer practical presents, and
the space thus gained is given up to all
kinds of pretty trinket and handsome
things.
First, of course, on a rainy day, are the
umbrellas. OF these there are a large
variety in pearl, ivory, French horn and
natural wood handles, both plain and sill
yer trimmed. The Prime of Wales UNI
brella is the latest thing in umbrellas for
ladies. Po~cketbooks are always popular
gifts, and there are pocketbooks both sin
gle and combination and chatelaine bags
for the ladies. and bill books and card
cases for gentlemen in alligator, seal, liz
ard. levant and monkeys skins, both plain
and silver trimmed. :
The sterling silver novelties are, OF
course, permanent. Among the many ar
ticles useful and ornamental. are silver
backed -hairbrushes, combs, hat brushes,
clothes brushes, whisk brooms, baby
combs, nail files, scissors, match boxes,
scissors, cut, glass vinaigrettes, salye
boxes, puff boxes and bonbon dishes. The
new designs in silver are exceptionally
pretty. Near the silver novelties are
many pretty jewelled articles and jewelry.
There are gold and silver link cuff buttons
hat pins, with and without jewels, lace
--t- @-1 -aAer ,sre 1nr-nllnd
purses and ch~atelaines, girdles and
Iorgnette chains arc very fashionable and
are in many pretty designs.
Pretty are always acceptable
presents. Bohemian glass vases have be-
come 4 necessity since long sten1Hled
chrysanthemuns and American Beauty
roses have been the rage, and they now
form a very important part OF the or
n-amentation of homes. Many varieties
of them, together with bisque ornaments
and boxes, medallion pictures and photo-
graph frames, are among the attractions
A decided novelty in fancy clocks is one
that has about the face a circlet OF large
Rhinestone hat flash in the light. There
is also a large variety Of onyx and brass
tables and lamps and china lamp globes.
The new lamp has a peculiarly shaped
bowl and an immense globe shape. The
legs are metal. A lamp of the new de-
sign, with a particularly handsome DEC
Grafton, is shown in the window. EN-
broidered and plain silk and linen hand
kerchiefs, gloves and mems neckwear are
dInOHg the useful SlllS. DOOhS y NA-li-
dren and books for older people are found
in great numbers. All the popular ana
standard authors are represented. IN
fact, there are large assortments OF all
the trifles in fancy neckwear, atomizers,
perfumeries, Indian sweet grass baskets,
inkstands and metal boxes.
More expensive and correspondingly
pleasing gifts are to, be found on the Sec
ond and third floors among the furs and
furnitures. Capes, collarettes and the new
clustre scarfs in electric seal; stone mar
tin. sable, kimmer, mink and ermine are
among the best of these: One particularly
pretty grey collarette is of kimmer and
moufou. The necessary jackets in tan
and black, rough and smooth goods, are
near by. as are many pretty Things Tor
children's and babies wear.
4 most attractive part of the store is
the comparatively new departure, the fur
niture department. One corner OF the
room is daintily arranged with pretty
chairs and tables against a pink and green
background. In thai corner the furniture
is that novelty known as porcelain
backed. Other pretty chairs have tapestry.
upholstered, wood, and ecru embroidered
leather backs. The Amsterdam finish is a
pretty novelty. There are all the odd
pieces that anyone could desire. Couches,
fancy tables, backing cases, medicine
closets, music racks, hall %settees, tea
bureaus, dressing tables, book cases.
combination desks and book cases, china
closets. music racks, cribs, brass beds,
many articles. The newest woods are
stained green and red and are called
malachite and oxblood. White enamelled
furniture is especially popular. A novel
popular favor is found in the upholstery
department. It is a small screen with
wood frame to be used on tables to hide
lamps. Cushion table covers and head
All the departments offer special induce
menIS to Christmas shoppers.