Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1903-12-19


I - HRISTMAS less than a week
IL off makes busy buying during
" the few days that intervene,
But gifts are still plentiful
throughout the store, and every ia
cility is offered for easy and pleas
ant shopping.
found and numerous collections of dainty
| presents.
| Jewelry is Of the standard offerings and
there exqufsiteiy beautiful motifs in 14-carat
gold.
| Brooches are popular gifts. Hearts set with
| pearls In high favor. One is closely studded
with pearls and has in the center very rich dia-
mOnd Another consists of two hearts and q crown
| enriched with pearls and rubies. Pearl bars in
sets of two are among the elegancies in 1ewslry.
Stickpins exquisite gifts and offered in quite
a variety Of charming designs.
| very handsome lorgnette is of gold, with dia-
mOnd ornamentation.
| Fan and lorgnette chains are in various styles
from which an acceptable present may be sesscted.
silverware. offers many elegant gifts. Especially
pretty and reasonable those dainty beaded Jar
dneres. Pieces of sterling silver in cases are de-
| sirable
| Marbles, bronzes and art wares present gifts of
great elegance and acceptability.
Many novelties are seen all sides, and include
multitude OF articles that unite attractiyeness
and utilfty-for instance, those new hanging work
baskets. sIf> 81
The Upholstery Department has many Offering,
that are particularly handsome and acceptable
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The new French velour table covers IN rich
colorings and borders are in different sizes. from
those Tor small tables to the large ones ADEQUATE
| 1or square piano covers-something not readily
found In these days OF upright pianos.
There are also piano covers in splendid Oriental
embroideries, light japanese effects and other
styles. 81
entirely new designs In nIantel draperies are ex-
| ceedingly attractive-satin damask in soft colors
| with embellishments In renaissance lace eract,
that appear to be elaborate applications Of thi,
rich and fashionable lace.
Sofa cushions are gifts that have large share
OF popular favor, and 30 great is the variety that
many individual tastes may be well suited.
Beautiful sofa pillows are those Of white silk
hand painted In roses and their foliage
Screens are so attractive az to claim specia, IT.
| tention There are tapestry and other stylish Of.
| iects mat add TO the luxury of the home as well
| as to convenience.
| otlilty boxes, as the name implies, will be OF
hse' ana they are SO handsomely made as to he
desirable pieces Of furniture
Linens of all sorts are 80 very e1tens,ve =. 81
! anord manifold gifts beautiful and useful Bed
| hpens IN sets are Of very fine quality and some
are embellished with hemstitch effects others with,
embroidery displayed advantageousy in pillow coy
| ers or .shams
There are the superb table linens in new pat
terms that certainly would delight the mother of
the house-to spread the Christmas feast
Doilies in full sets, with center pieces In fine,
snowy linen and raised Observation-Disclosures are rare
| ly beautiful ofernn
| Fancy linens are numerous and Of a neatness and
| prettiness that appeal to refined taste Toilette
linens OF all sorts are adaptable choice offer
| tngs of the season.
Lamps are upfailng gifts. The reason rests, per
! haps, In their brightness, beauty cheerfulpess
here are many kinds, artistic and attractive. And
there are such beautiful shades to make them
ooubly acceptable-those Paris shades that sug-
gest great tropical flowers, silk and japanese
! shades-too many kinds to enumerate.
Rich and dainty effects in China offer great
variety to your selection OF gifts There are elab-
| crate sets and such charming single pieces that
| you can secure present Of Limoges, Austrian,
! Japanese or other fine ware which will he treas
| ure to the recipient.
Glass, the diamond Of wares offers MANY bril-.
liant gifts. The newest is the single capdlestick
| very tall and corrugated. with cut glass prisms.
| One fitted with crimson candle and rich red silk
shade Is simply superb. 1t ID intended for the
library and as gift will be appreciated by either
! lady or gentleman.
There arc, several remarkable tables in the China
Department, fifth floor. laden with gifts for men:
Cigar holders, ash trays, smoking sets, PLAQUES
Many needfuls In odd and interesting forms that
quickly solve the problem Of what to give father
brother OF husband-just the things that most
| like and appreciate.
! In the mems store are many articles to solve
the problem of what to give the father husband
| or brother-ties handkerchiefs, gloves, smoking
jackets, etc. X TX
The new mufiers are we'll suited to the season OF
giving and of cold weather. There are some in
Persian effects very rich and handsome.
Made-up garments FOR women are to be secured
In the French and American salon. Ready to wear
gowns. wraps, waists. for all occasions.
| Furs make especially sehsonable offerings
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Paris and American hats are displayed in the
newest styles in the green and oak salon. whore
there are also some charming ornaments for the
hair.
pair of phouse sifppefs-will take comfort az
well as pleasure with them on Christmas morning.
In the Trunk Department are practical presents
| in the shape Of hat boxes and travelling cases.