Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1903-05-02
Wedding Presents.

invitations are huttering far and
near, and bridal gifts form theme
of interest and Importance to thou
sands of people who wish to empha-
size their congratulations and felici-
tations with a substantial proof OF
their love and friendship. AS what
to present is oftentimes question
of moment, the following sugges-
tons will aid in making an appro-
pirate and acceptable choice. Be-
sides the articles mentioned there
are hundreds of other things in this
vast establishment, adaptable as
wedding presents.
Lace is one of the most beautiful and suitable Of
wedding presents. since, like the jewels OF the
bride. 1t is destined to become a family treasure
and, perhaps, an heirloom. There are here lace
collars capes and berthas Of great beauty and ele
gance. A duchesse lace bertha with Brussels point
motifs set in the design is simply superb
A lace handkerchief Is q present that the bride
may carry to the altar. Therefore, 4 friend who
wishes to have the sacred associations OF the mar
rage ceremony connected with her gift will do
well to select Of those fairy fine lace handker
chiefs. so beautiful to be ornament Of the
brides array on her wedding day.
fan is a most beautiful bridal gift and . love-
ly one may be chosen from the artistic collection
Of Vienna fans exhibition A fascinating
fan, particularly elegant and appropriate for q
bride. is Of point duchesse in elaborate design
Of lace flowers and foliage, outlined with tiny sill
spangles and mounted amber the delicacy
Of the lace and transparency Of the amber making
an exquisitely effective combination.
Dainty French fans, ornamented with exceeding
ly rich gold effects and hand painted in flowers
and figures, are charming gifts. One showing .
happy young couple. according to the Vatican
style, has dash Of sentiment quite In harmony
with nuptial occasion.
Books are always adaptable for wedding gifts
and aside from the many volumes treby suitable
on account Of their excellent contents, beautiful
Illustrations and artistic covers, there special
bridal books elegantly bound and containing pages
for the record Of the marriage, names Of wedding
guests and list Of presents.
The clock a timely wedding present. and one
SO popular that the bride is likely to receive
eral Here. however there are many different
styles that q most ornamental clock may be
lected without fear that 1t will be duplicated by
some other giver Of a timepiece to the same bride.
There are decorated china clocks. marbleized iron
clocks, French gilt and jeweled boudoir clocks.
with letters set on colored enamel flashing through
the crystal.
French. Austrian. italian and Japanese art wares
afford choice bric-a-brac which the bride would ap
precfate as ornaments for her home.
marble bust and pedestal, so purely white
make gift Of refinement and remarkable beauty.
A hand-painted vase or rose bowl By Putzkf,
would be highly priced art Offering.
Electroliers offered in artistic styles that will
hold their own among wedding gifts, adding the
charm Of light to symmetry and grace.
lamp is one Of the standard presents. Some
very handsome are shown with those new
Japanese shades Of metal frames and floral panels
In the sOftest cOlorings.
Silver is a tme-honored bridal Offering. stand
ard, indeed, that the bride Of today receives
much probably her great grandmother In the
stately days when massive. solid silver the
wedding gift pre-eminent. But II fashions In sill
yer are not so heavy as Of DID, there may be a
greater variety Of pieces, and here many bean
tiful silver things, tea sets, baskets. vases and
other articles-handsome, valuable and lasting
gifts
Silver deposit ware. showing dainty designs Of
silver wrought crystal, offers some exquisite
vases.
Silver toilet articles are so attractive to merit
consideration in the selection of wedding presents,
especially they at the time quite
useful.
China wares in complete breakfast SETS dinner
SETS tea sets. excellent and practical presents.
There are also game sets. English. French aud
German rarebit sets and Iimoge hand-decorated nsh
sets, each piece gem of artistic work.
A tete-a-tete set in royal Worcester effects and
very rich cOlorings would make a pleasing gift.
Rich cut glass in any form constitutes bridal
gift Of superior elegance. Here the superb
new vases. cut in glittering chrysanthemums;
bon-bOn dishes, in shape unique Respondent with
the fine. brilliant lines Of the spindle wheel de-
sign with chrysanthemum In the center: q flower
shaped bowl and stand for whipped cream: also
many other pieces, all radiant, sparkling and SUPER
fine.
A very sensible wedding gift of father to his
daughter Is the furniture for her home. And
the fond mother delights in providing household
linens. To parents thus inclined it may be aid.
that they at this establishment furniture
and furnishings for complete house-from pax3s.
to kitchen. All the comforts, luxuries and els
gances Of the home; all the requirements Improve
ments and conveniences of housekeeping.
French imported lingerie. hand made and haad-
with garnitures Of laces and ribboaa,
include bridal sets that rarely beautiful ana
already arranged in large boxes. There also
many tastefully made and prettily trimmed gar
ments Of underwear suitable for brides.
Partisan corsets are elaborate as to add much
to the attractiveness of the general trousssaa,
showing they do very fine materials, with trim
mings Of embroidery, lace and ribbons.
For Monday We Offer
Genuine Scotch Madras
At q Third Below
the Regular Price.
A fine assortment of attractive,
up-to-date patterns, such as blue
ground with white stripes, white
with blue stripes, also pink and
white, green and white, black and
white, gray and white stripes. These
are fresh, crisp, new, desirable .
goods, imported this season. Sc