The Washington times., 1904-12-27

1t is more than probable that some
or, indeed. all of the novelties seen in
the neishboring cities are TO be had
right here in Washington, and yet the
delight of a day spent in the New York
shops has a tempting sound to most
feminine ears in this, the Capital City,
and To those from. whom such an outing
is debarred it may be OF interest or OF
use to read Of some of the thousand
and one things seen during Il recent fly
ing trip 10 Gotham.
In g fashionable shop there were sev-
eIaI things that would make delightful
presents for 44@aIltTl. For instance,
there WAS an umbrella set Of tortoise
shell in a satin case, the set itself con-
sisting of an elaborate carved handle.
ferruie and little knob for the ends Of
the ribs These sets also came in silver.
either for women or men, and, in a
handsome case, were certainly attrac-
tive
Appropriate for Man.
There was also Z tortoise shell toilet
set for a man, and a solid mahogany
stand, octagon shape, for a smoking
outfit This resembled nothinG SO much
as a low old-fashiened piano stool with
a barrel-like upright. The inlafd tray
and utensils to go On this stand were of
quaint Turkish design, although
another set ii German silver was al
most as attractive.
Less expensive but novel were small
street lamps. about six inches high,
with colored glass shade, the whole 10
be used as a cigar lighter
For the desk. a silver barrel contained
q bristle penwiper. and another variety
resembied a miniature umbrella stand
with rings 10 hold the pen upright
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same window. and many other quaint
and useful contrivances. not least Of
which Was . German siITe porcupine,
with Il bristled back; also q penwiper
I.oungiEg robes for men were also
most luxurious, many Of them being
lined with quilted satin and trimmed
with FUR.
For the Couture.
Chief among me fashionable jet orna-
menrs were ilairpins, having a huge ball
or cube of cut jet on top. These jet
shapes were at least an inch and half
in diameter and are promised great
popularity this season.
There are not many novelties in
girdles. although there are many IN
usual and beautiful varieties in buckles
In another shop Tere all sorts Of
fancy butterfly bows for evening Slip
pers. from rainbow ribbon to jet or
jeweled imported affairs. These were
really carried TO extremes in more than
one case, rs. for example, a pair Of
high shoes with brown suede uppers
and tan buttons with brown Kid yamps,
were actually disigured by huge ros-
cites OF shaded brown ta9Teta The new
est slipper is OF golden yellow kid,
something between an ordinary mustard
and a regular russell tint This has a
rosette, or bow, of grosgrain ribbon the
same color.
An unusual necklace seen az n great
jewelers. had emerald pendants hanging
from diamond clasps. while 4 large colo
swallow, set with diamonds and sap
phires, would make a superb breast or
nament. Speaking Of sapphires. a new
style ring for man has a single large
sapphire eutin the oId-fa shioned obIonz
shape with cut corners. Then. in the
band of the ring itself. on either side
of the setting OF the stone are sunk
three small diamonds. This idea Of haV-
ing the sapphire as a solitaire is new
this year. and the almCs5 indistingulSh-
able sunken diamonds give the dark blue
stone the proper luster.
The Newest in Fans.
Tiny ivory Irritation fans. scarcely
three inches long, are a much-coveted
feminine conceit- These are sometimes
exquisiteIy painted or set with jewels.
and are hardly large enough, supposedly.
for fashionab BILE lady doll in the nur-
sery bat they are very beautiful for
all that
A bureau set in "orivetf silver. in an
elaborate case. was also handsome
gift while exquisitely iniaid toilet ac
eessCTles worthy OF La Pompadour ner-
sell were in profusion.
The elaborate furs OF the season are