Richmond dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1884-1903, 1898-12-11
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PRESENTS FOR THE FAIR SEX.

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debutante of next year 10 the grand
| mother. there are scores of exquisite ant
useful gifts. which can be bought at
/ moderate cost.
First, take the young girl who VIII moi
be "out' until next year, or perhaps the
! year after that. Bureau silver Is almost
| dearer to her heart than TO that or hei
grown-up sister. and odd pieces OF this
! would be most acceptable TO her. Hei
| room is always q great object OF interest
J and anything for it's decoration-plctures
/ photographs of famous places (daintily
| framed), pretty china ornaments, book
| shelves, a pretty cushion for her cosey
| corner-would all delight her. The young
| girl always likes "fads." and nothing
J could please her more than one of the
| many pretty frames that are seen so
/ much now. The Gibson" and the Mono
/ gram" can, perhaps, be called the most
! popular.
Other things suitable to this young per-
son are books, a pretty work-box, dainty
handkerchiefs, simple jewelry in silver
or gold, botters for her desk hand-paint-
ed and with silver corners. or hand-paint-
ed calendars If she is industrious, and
likes TO sew, q gold or silver thimble, a
slver-tOpped emory-bag, silver scissors
or a silver needle-case would be useful.
y pretty GIT TOT llllS young ldug Nou4As
be a case of white linen. embroidered on
the outside. and having pockets on the
inside for all the articles needed in en-
broidery. When she attends the Christ
mas festivities a bag for her slippers Is
needed. These come in silk or linen, some
embroidered, others daintlly trimmed with
lace and ribbon. a bag for skates. made
Of strong cloth and lined with some
bright color, would not come amss I'm the
skating season. Handkerchief-bags. made
of linen and embroidered, a pin-cushion
for her bureau, clothes-bags TO harmonic
with the colors in her roOm-all would be
serviceable. A long series Of panels, held
together by ribbon, for her camera pic
lures, with some flower or scene painted
on each, forms a pretty decoration for
tho walls OF her room. Gifts to this little
lady should be carefully chosen. and any
thing approaching hashiness avoided.
FOR THE DEBUTANTE.
Next 10 the "bud" comes the "debutante"
and the full-hedged society girl. Gifts
for these are myriad. Among the most
suitable and beautiful are odd pieces OF
the new bureau silver, which is Dutch in
design, and particularly quaint. The new
books are most alluring and few girls
could withstand their fascinating covers.
The bust or picture Of her fayorite author
is an especially happy gift.
Desk fittings, I'm silver; stationery, with
her crest or monogram, or a desk in
oak, mahogany, or curled maple would
please her fancy. A subscription TO ner
favorite magazine would be welcome.
odd pieces Of furniture for her room,
table bookshelf, or chair, would all
make useful presents.
A camera would not fail TO charm
almost any girl or If she rides a wheel,
q silver name-plate would make her
happy.
Other suitable gifts are gloves, ribbons,
handkerchiefs. a belt and buckle, dainty
cases Of embroidered linen for wells, rib
bons, and laces; one of the new hat
boxes and pin-cushions Of every color
and shape.
Card-cases come in every style Of
leather, and make lovely presents. The
newest however, are OF satin damask
with cut-steel corner Others boast COR
ners in respoussee silver, and are very
stylish and pretty. Dresden china can
dle-sticks, with colored candles are
pretty and useful. Bags for embroidery
make q useful gift. and If expense is not
especially considered, can be filled with
articles in silver needed for embroidery.
LIKE SOUVENIR SPOONS.
Souvenir spoons are much priced by
pretty and inexpensive. Pompadour
combs of every description, from the real
tortoiseshell, mounted In gold or silver
and jewelled, to the plain imitation ones
are much worn and would make suitable
gifts. Large clasps for the neck and
belt are in vogue and the "Cyrano de
Bergerac" chains are, perhaps, Tue latest
craze. They are long chains Of very large,
bright beads, initiating jewels, md
are worn, twisted first round the neck
and then the waist, tying in a little KNIT
at the side, from which the fan, or any
small article one wishes to carry, may be
suspended.
Fichus and frilly shoulder capes are in
constant demand for both day and eve
ming wear. They are made of chiffon and
ribbon, and are useful to cover the
bare shoulders between dances. Boas OF
feathers or chiffon would also be very
acceptable.
If she plays, guitar or banjo-case viii
gladden. her heart; and for a violin, a
wadded piece of perfumed silk, laid inside
the case. keeps the instrument from being
scratched. The new covers for books are
very pretty. They come in white linen,
embroidered with the title and cover OF
the book. These can be washed when soil
ed. and form most desirable gifts. A book !
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a lovely gift for the artistic girl who |
would also appreciate the unframed |
sketches by famous artists, that are |
found in art and bookstores.
Long wadded pads, for bureau draw |
ers, filled with sachet powder, are very |
popular. as are good perfumes, especially |
cologne should always be |
avoided.
Handmade handkerchlefs, with drawn
work insertion and lace trimming, make |
presents. and If made by the /
donor. add doubly to the gift Small
clocks. in Dresden china, are useful as
well as ornamental.
THOSE USEFUL PRESENTS.
Useful presents would be furs, water
proof cloaks, opera glasses. party-bags, |
umbrellas, musicstands, rugs to suit the |
Of her room, dressing sacques,
knitted slippers, crocheted arm protect
ors 10 wear under an opera cape, and |
party slippers.
In choosing a present the adaptability
OF the gift 10 the person TO whom II IS
given should always be carefully consid-
cred.
For mothers and housewives the selec-
ton OF present is not a difficult thing.
In her cwn bedroom, In the dinlng-room.
library, sitting-room, and parlor there Is
always nook 10 which something useful
DR. ornamental may be added A good pic
ture, chair, a table, or pretty table |
cover, vase for coal, brass-mounted |
shovel and tongs, rugs, sofa cushions, |
china ornaments. silver, cut-glass, break
fast, tea, or coffee cups. odd bits OF rare
,hina-aIl would prove accountable Che |