Richmond dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1884-1903, 1899-12-03

supposed 10 be especially 0pprecatlye OF
mead rests, table covers and little articles
IN drawn work, with which TO decorate
thelr apartments. Any girl who has ever
had . Sumpse OF a bachelors den knows
that head rests are found on every chair
ana me necessity Of renewing these from
time 10 time IS easily apparent EmbrOid-
cred tobacco pouches are among the few
Things IN the fancy counter line which
really are appreciated By most men and
which last lifetime II properly cared for,
provided they are neither lost nor stolen
SEEN IN THE SHOPS.
The shops while they Will not reveal
many novelties this season vii. show any
number Of little trlnkets IN which utility
IS ombined with beauty and which Will
be found suitable as Christmas presents
for men. II ready-maGe article is 10 DO
used for the purpose. AZ most Of the
silNersmlths large collections Of pipes
may be found There are no new designs.
but every smoker likes TO receive a new
pipe. The prices range from $50 down. In
the same shops will be found cigar cut
ters, cigar and cigarette holders. Jars for
tobacco or for cigars or cigarettes, and an
sorts or smokers articles. The same
things may be found iu the larger toDac-
cOnists' shops. together with numerous
brands of smoking goods, with which last
women are warned not to NEEDLE. as
every smoker has his favorite brands.
In the way OF toilet articles, there are
dressing cases, which mount into the hum
To carry the cosmetics OF theatrical
company. and there are separate articles
in siFcr. in ivory ana DO ebony all oI
which may bee engraved With the owner 3
name. Fine military brushes may be- had
for as low as s.. although the silver-bdck-
cd ones cost SIS "a pair
Keyrngs. inkstands, suspender buckles.
pencil cases. stamp boxes, match boxes
and countless other useful articles all OF
which may be- seen IN great variety, are
among the most appropriate gifts. stock
pins and other articles Of JeWery are also
popular among women as gift article
one OF the most appropriate presents FOR
the head OF rising young family is "a SHE
yer roast holder, which may be had for
as low as $40.
OTHER APPROXIMATE ARTICLES.
II u man is given 10 golf or drives. or
goes IN for sports generally there are
houses which are devoted TO sporting
goods. which Will repay n visit.
II he be studiOusly inclined, the book
stores contain an ample stock Of the lat-
est and best volumes OF notion, poetry or
sciercc. and i'm the case of the former
department OF lterture editions de- luxe
may generally be had by those who have
the price.
Tie mems furnishers are displaying a
gcw line Cf silk braces and a fine line
OF dressing gowns, smoking jackets and
bath robes These, aH we. as slippers
add 20 mans comfort too much during
his hours OF leisure not 10 De appreciated.
But. while these few Suggestions are
offered for the guldonce of The fair shop
PEE ia selecting present for her husband
or brother or lover, IL may be taken for
granted that anything which Is expressly
suited 20 the taste and necessities VI a
man. be ne single or married. can only be
gotten after comparison OF the Christ
mas stock OF many different merch nts.
Now is the time 10 make the inspections.
before the rush begins and while tho
clerks are able 10 give polite attention
ana information necessary 10 making
meg rlOlcN.