The Indianapolis journal. [volume] (Indianapolis [Ind.]) 1867-1904, 1901-12-15
Hint. for Holiday shoppers.

Christmas shopping has begun in good
earnest, and the wheels of trade, which
have been oiled and put in order, are be-
ginning to whirl and buzz. OF buying there
IS no end but of the pocketbook. alas!
there Is. However. there probably never
was Christmas when dollar would go so
far.
For instance. in the line of art. which
many regard as an expensive luxury. one
can have copies of the masterpieces. neatly
TO appeal to the most cultivated taste.
For the same price one can buy dainty
pastel landscapes framed in gilt.
Small reproductions of famous pictures
artistically framed. most less than box
of candy. and are more complimentary 10
-rhs-taste of both giver and receiver
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She will be delighted with Gibson
calendar. especially If it be accompanied
with a note in which the recipient is al
luded as Gibson girl"
For lovers Of keramic art who are also
housewives a set of plates is a welcome
gift. OF these there are ice-cream plates,
dessert, oysters and salad. and the orna-
mental china service plates" used between
the courses at dinner, luncheon or sup
per party.
In looking about the shops is sur
prised to note the increasing amount OF
important goods displayed. This is true in
every department. whether It be dry goods,
articles for women's adornment or in brio
a-brac. OF which there is such an aston
fishing variety. OF the latter there are
odd pieces OF china, artistic plates from
Dresden. tall green vases IN Bohemian
ware and reproductions Of antique designs
fn silver. An exquisite piece OF bric-a- brac
for the mantel or china cabinet is a tiny
cup and saucer OF turquoise enamel and
gold
Perhaps the handsomest OF imported hair
ornaments consists OF two Jet bsspangled
ostrich tips OF black, with an aigrette CEN
ter. The same in white and silver is pref
~, but not rich in appearance.
A most attractive booklet is one con-
tanning street scenes in Japan; another
has japanese girls The pictures are deli
cately colored photographs, for which the
Japanese are noted, and the booklets have
attractive covers Of japanese cloth.
Among the novelties is the initial hand
kerchief. 1t Is hemstitched and the initial
letter is duplicated to form border, the
spaces being about an inch apart
Every man IN Paris wears a boa One
of the styles that has found its way to
Indianapolis is the black liberty silk ruff
with black and white jubi trimming. II
no. fra
much In vogue. and a muff TO match. A
pretty conception is that of flower petals
made OF white satin. and thickIy scattered
over the black chiffon ruffies Of an elabOr-
ate This design is quite popular in the
The fur muff has a rival in the dainty
creations in silk and chiffon. much trimmed
20 match the bOas with which they are
worn. The purchaser is told that indeed
they are warm, but, incredulous woman
. that she Is. she must thrust her gloved
! hand into the thickly lined interior before
she Is convinced.
One of the prettiest runs for evening is
of white net with black polka dots. the
many rufies being edged with black 1t
. has velvet streamers.
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Modistes are pleased with the return of
the long French scarf which always en-
hances the graceful effect OF a costume.
Some OF these are In figured chiffon with
deep silk-embrOidered border. Others, the
imported ones. are OF various soft ma
; terials or Persian colors and designs. and
still others are hand-painted. Prices range
: from three TO fifteen dollars.
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very handsome smoking jacket for &
gentleman IS OF green velvet trimmed with
: velvet OF the same shade having tiny white
polka dots. The same thing may be had
In black. Nothing is more rich and eIe-
CANT than the black velvet jacket un-
: adorned save by the narrow cord with
which II Is bound Then there are at
tractiye and serViceable jackets in the less
. expensive materials. costing from three 20
/ eight dollars.
Taking a peep into one OF the furniture
stores. one finds there little French dress
F., ing tables and combination chinon!ere and
T: shaving stands for gentlemen.
!. Speaking OF gifts for gentlemen. one
: must not forget the silver-mOunted straps
and the new Turkish crash bath robes.