The San Francisco call., 1904-08-14

Ah mences to buzz about and get
Y IL its deadly work it is high
time for all the friends and
relatives 10 bethink themselves OF
unique and appropriate gifts, for even
II the strain is painful it is absolutely
necessary and IL is far better to laugh
than cry over the bitter dose.
The selfish bride thinks only Of her
ser Ten to one she married to length
en- her pocket book and so she goes out
OF her way to let her admirers know
that dainty personal gifts will be quite
acceptable. In fact, more acceptable
than anything else. asually-without
thinking and without meaning any,
thing. Of course-she toys with her sill
Yer watch and wishes it were a gold
one. If wishes were horses the beg
Ears could ride" and the first thing she
knows she is riding serenely, and her
silver watch has turned. as though by
magic, TO diamonds and pearls.
And such a watch, by the way, is
perfectly exquisite and one that any
girl throughout the land would be only
too glad TO possess. The watch itself,
almost a miniature one. is encased SOL
idly in pearls and the face is made gay
with gold threads and letters that are
meant both for ornament and prs ctical
use. Instead OF a chain a dragon is
used, and in itself is something entirely
out Of the ordinary. The dra-
gon, OF all designs, is. per-
hsps, the most effective, especially
when it seems to be carrying on its
battles armed with a diamond sword
topped with a single beautiful whole
pearl The single eye is a diamond as
well, and il spends its time sparkling
about and winking hirtatiously at
every soul that chances TO glance its
way. OF course. such a bauble is hand
some and a pretty trinket for every
woman. but unless a man is very un-
selfish he may wonder where he comes
in on this particular gift.
Another Ia ndsome remembrance is a
pearl necklace. It is always rarely
beautiful. no matter what its design,
but when il is a network that enrircles
the throat and that serves as a trim
ming for any gown it is quite another
matter. Then it is indeed a treasure
and viii rot fail to be a joy forever.
Pins, hatpins, rings and the thousand
and one trinkets that delight the heart
OF all feniuiuity are among the many
gifts that are always appropriate, but
there is never anything new or start
ling about them and they are rated
among the commonplace. Occasionally
a novelty comes forth to gladden. the
heart of q slender pocket book. and
certainly the nifty umbrella with its
neat little watch in the handle is one OF
them. The umbrella itself is quite like
the ordinary colored silk one, the only
difference being in its size, for as
general rule they are just large enough
FOR one, and even then do not appear
awkward, as they are made to repre-
sent q smart sunshade. But this is not
the main difference. The handle. dain-
tily tied UP in gayly colored cords and
tsssels, is OF gun metal and in the
knob, cunningly held in place by
spring, is the smartest gun metal
watch imaginable Such an umbrella.
for they come in all colors and in plain
black. is not a half bad idea for a we'd
ding gift. for it may be utilized by both
members Of the little family and really
see active service.
Household silver is always accepta-
bic, as is crystal; but there are many
people who hesitate long before invest
ing in spoons, knives and forks and
the like. for in this age Of elaborate
gifts ii is always the part of some one
Of the immediate family to come forth
with a chest To be sure. there are
exceptions, for every now and then
house and lot is preferred; but in or
binary households. where the ex-
chequer has 10 be considered, especial
IL at = expensive period, the chest
is all the family purse viii permit.
and even then it is frequently stretch
ed most uncOmfortably.
Candelabrs, silver bowls and all
novel bits Of silver are never amiss.
and one can never make a mistake in