New-York tribune. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1866-1924, 1904-12-15

pearl sticks is enhanced by delicate carving; SIS %
spangled duchesse lace have figures painted on a
piece of eauze Inserted in the middle. The STICKS
OF these fans. which cost Sl 80. also of pearl
Three dollars and nnety-fve cents will purchase
one Of the imported bead bags In Twenty
third-st. store. Some of tiny white beads. with
designs in gold beads. Others have background
of black. with the patterns worked in silver beads.
The most elaborate OF these bags which may be
used for the opera for handkerchief and purse.
have lunches of flowers and leaves embroidered on
both SIDES in several coiors.
Another pretty bag in which to carry opera
glasses is made of real silk and filed In
al tEc top with white chiffon. accordion pleated
II letter paper appeals to one as a Christmas gift
1t may be bought in any Of the stores put up
in holly decorated boxes. The price, of course,
varies according to the quality of the paper. One
Christmas shopper bought quire of paper in one
give the paper for present, so she has taken il
for her own use and intends TO pack something
else in the box as her gift to a friend
For the woman who insists upon curling her hair.
a useful little device has been manufactured TO
stand upon her dressing table. 1t is small alcohol
lamp, 10 which is fastened pair Of prongs. which
form rest for the little curling iron. This article
complete sells for 81 % in a SiXth-ave. store.
A handy article TO keep In the work box is red
MORE book containing four sizes of bodkns. a
number of them are for sale at aisle table in a
popular store, for 81 % apiece.
An unpretentious but pretty vinaigrette that
costs 81 50 i of crystal glass shaped to point at
the end. with a top of sterling silver.
Two dollars and fifty cents will buy glass
whIskey flask OF medium size in brown leather
case.
Any little girl would be delighted with the Christ
mas stockings that Broadway caterer IS offering
Strange to say these contain nothing to eat. but
rIy I'm shane of paythlng III
the tarletan toe is tucked tiny tea kettle, Then
come doll, trumpet, little broom and aust
WINK Contain TOYS Suitable for little boy In a
Is cents -'1' '''V--
A lizard skin vanity bag makes charming gift
for the dainty woman The bag closes with a
double Zap, under side of which is tiny hand
mirror and under the other little packet OF face
enough for bills, and a card case; The whole is
compact and q really beautiful thing.
Another style Of handbag is made OF alligator
skin green varied with wonderful contrasting blue.
Instead of clasping at the top like the ordinary
bag it fastens with strap Iooped over an an inner
beautiful skin.
The Empire holders have come in again. One in
particular is composed of three tiny glass bottles
fitted in to a fligree work holder Of old gold. They
and the hatpn holders card trays and Jewel cases
somewhat expensive, DuI aIlIdClANo eIIOusA "
warrant the price.
One Of the latest novelties is the garter satchel
IT is fiat silk bag. made the garter and fasten-
ing with flap which clasps down. Inside is an
other case. Of chamofs made for jewels
Pretty silver vases. representing flowers, are the
latest thing IN hatpin holders They have had a
great sale, they useful. inexpensive and so
pretty.
II one wishes to remember distant friends there
are German silver loving cups and tankards. about
three inches tall souvenirs Of New-York Pictures
of some of the big buildings embossed on them,
and they make suggestive and neat gift