The Jersey City news. (Jersey City [N.J.]) 1889-1906, 1897-12-24
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popular craze. This jug. when in a
woman's service, is Of a tall, graceful
pitcher form, on which are roses of
every variety known. These decorative
affairs are used either for lemonade or
the light collation. punch. while the
mans tankard is OF a heavier make.
often gayly painted in college %colors, or
picked out in field grasses, hops and the
like, the top a well-embossed cover OF
sterling silver, the whole an indescribable
background of subdued tones, the handle
being a darker tint, which brings out the
whole.
In chop dishes, although not entirely
new, the latest design is in grape effects,
and can be used either as a corbeil for
fruits or meats, as one desires. These
big platters are generally adorned with
an abundance of gilt. and are valued at
SIC each, says "Harper's Bazaar IN
china there the new cracker-jars. in
which the violet and pansy are attrac-
tive combinations, while for a moderate
price there are exquisitely formed sugar
and milk sets decorated in Dresden colors
and patterns.
Following these delights in table fur
nishings there are splendid devices ana
artistic schemes in Copeland ware, the
latest im~portations having borders Oh
brilliant yellows and Venetian reds AS
a centre attraction the Pompeiian inquire
takes the lead on pretty dessert plates
chocolate cups, salad-bowls. fruit-dishes
and smaller pieces. AS a ware eacn
piece in itself is really a work OF art one
cup and saucer bringing $40.
OF other articles seen in the SHOPS
there are novelties at every turn anu
by the score. .Silken affairs, sucn as
mouchoir and glove boxes. the one yaro
p~in-cushion. hairpin racks, jewel cases
and the like. For toilet accessories,
which are always in fashion. there are
charming affairs either in silk, satin OF
boiling cloth, the difference each year
lying alone in the tint, and perhaps an
extra f~iuffiness in laces. chiffon, ribbons,
and even fur coupled with flower EN-
broidery of pretty little garden scenes
painted by hard. A complete outht IN
bureau dressings, in a set of three pieces
~perishable, of course. can be had varying
in price from $3.50 to SO.
In manicure sets the sterling silver and
Dresden seem to be the fad. To accom-
pany these are trays in beautiful de-
signs. which serve to keep in place these
special favorites. In silver they are
highly embossed. while If Dresden Is the
selection they are in cleverly painted
blossoms of artistic coloring, and in all
respects equally acceptable.
For table decorations there are en-
broideries without end. cut work in linen
and silk of flowing devices and good con-
ventional patterns, wonderful productions
in foreign make, from So to sl2, according
to finish.
As centrapieces there are baccarat dishes
with delicate ferns in natural colors grace
fully depicted, set off by lines OF gilt;
bowls for corner adornment in fine cut
glass interlaced in silver settings; every
sort of table accessories for social func-
lions.
And SO with the holy birthday come
present-giving and good wishes-a time
when rich and poor alike seek for some
trife to express a compliment of the oay,
and welcome the event as q h~arbinger>of
peace and good will toward men.
Among novelties at once charming and
useful, one intended for holding open a.
book which one is reading, or keeping
,sheet-music in place while a child is prac-
ticing, seems especially convenient and
ornamental. The little invention serves
several purposes. Besides being a perfect
open book holder, it is as well a paper
knife and a letter opener. and being made
in a variety of metals, from nickel to gold
its price may suit any purse.
Christmas being the children's or.n day
there must be some distinct plan of
amusement.
A number of unique entertainments
may be easily arranged for the little
folks which are particularly apropos for
Christmas time.
A fish pond or magic well' is al
ways a leigh To arrange this take a
deep tub. cover the sides with cotton bat
ting, frosted with diamond powder. In
the bottom put a big piece of looking
glass. Around the top of the "welP' put
a wreath OF green.
Tie up tiny gifts in paper, running the
cord through a small curtain ring. Pu
the packages so the ring is on top. Fish
ing rods are made of long slender sticks
made gay with colored paper and ribbons.
A string is at the end of the rod with a
hook made of strong wire. The children
draw lots to see which shall fish first.
Another way to distribute gifts is to
nave a parcel post" The post is a big
red box with parcel Post printed on it.
Thu presents are carefully wrapped in pa
per, a child's name on each. Two small
boys dressed as nearly as possible like
postmen distribute these packages.
No end of fun may be had by means of
the christmas bag" This Is a simple
way of giving presents to small children.
Make good sized bags of bright tissue
paper, and in each place some small gift,
preferably candies. Tie a piece of mar
row ribbon around the top. From a hook
In the ceiling hand a broad piece of rib
bon. To the end of the ribbon put an
other hook, and fasten lightly to this hook
a loop of the narrow ribbon with which
the little bag is tied about the top.
A long, light stick is wrapped with
strips of tissue paper. Each little tot is
blind-folded in turn, the stick put into
its hand and led within reach of the bag
and told to strike 1t. After many vain
endeavors the bag is finally struck and
torn and the present is his. If bon bons
are in the bag there is a lively scramble
to recover the scattered sweets. Six
trials should be allowed each child, and If
he fails to strike the bag he must wait
another turn, until all the others nave
tried.
Santa Claus, with his pack, IS always an
interesting feature of a Christmas frolic,