Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1904-12-17

A dainty cocktail set comprises a decanter and
six glasses decorated with tiny scarlet cherries,
and is pretty a gift as could be given to a man
for his study table dining room buffet. Price.
Sc 90
A set of cordial glasses with odd little decanter
would be admirable addition to sdeboard
furnishings, this wintry weather. when sip of
home made cordial might be offered to any guest.
Price. $3.50.
An invsd's table and tray of white enamel is
fitted with dainty SET OF French china decorated
with the pinkest OF roses. plate egg cup
salt cellar. cream jug and sugar bowl, tea pot
| and hot water jug provide Of serving the
daintiest Of meals to a "shut In" Price $1,000.
Pipe racks Of weathered oak will hold as many
briarwoods the size Of the holder will permit
Several sizes offered. ranging in price from
500 TO $500.
Tobacco Jars with china pipe handles
| thoughtful provision for a home smoker, and some
| of them are particularly pleasing. Price. 500.
Tall tankards of Limoges ware are exceedingly
attractive in shape and designs, and would make de-
lightful presents. Many Of them decorated
with and finished with fine tracings of
gilt. The prices vary from $1.50 to $500 each.
A gorgeous red leatherette box Of stationery con-
tains besides the lovely paper sealing wax and
| candles This would be a fascinating Xmas gift.
| as it's gay color would be Synonymous with the
seasons chceriness. Price, S1.50
A cabinet of writing paper has a folding writing
tablet and is decorated with holly designs. Price,
81. so.
Dainty 'holy'' boxes of stationery have the paper
tied with scarlet ribbon and each bears a pretty
gift card. Price. S1.5o.
Gay Xmas bells of red paper fold compactly and
may be sent in envelopes in place of Xmas cards.
Prices from % cents to so cents each.
Aprons are always thoughtful remembrance at
Xmas time, and now that there is general adop-
ton of them again, some Of them are being worn
on every occasion imaginable. OF course. there
are plain ones of sheer lawn with shoulder straps
of embroidery, at S1.00 each. Some tucked
and rufled and may be had at various prices. The
daintest ones of all, however, of organdle,
with capacious pocket work bag gathered across
the bottom. The whole thing is rresisibly pretty.
Price, 90 cents.
pin cushion of soft silk is filed with assorted
pins and is Of the most useful gifts imagna-
BILE. White and black, safety and hat pins
found in this plump little receptacle. Price, si75.
hand painted tie hanger is very odd and
pretty gift. Long ribbons permit OF its being
hung near by the dresser, and ties hung over this
charming present would always retain smooth
appearance. Price, $500.
scarlet pin cushion is decorated with bunch
of holly, and is bright and pretty Xmas gift
as be found among the myriads Of ''nade-up
things this counter. Price, Sl15.
An ironing board is slipped into a of pretty
French cretonne and is the bandiest thing for
doing up ones own laces and handkerchiefs.
This small article is wonderfully acceptable for
a friend who is at school college, OF who is
living in a hotel. OF course, there is portable
ironing set to accompany this board, whose price
is $500
The daintiest sewing baskets made of blue
cretonne sprinkled over with pink roses CuSe
little compartments provide slowing places for
threads. buttons, etc. and the price of the basket
is 81 25.
Collapsible sewing baskets Of blue and white
cretonne are provided with long ribbons with which
to hang 1t In convenient place. Price, Sl.5o
The daintiest coat hanger is made Of blue silk
and decorated with tiny sachets which are filled
with the sweetest powder. A garment hung on this
pretty hanger up would retain the faint od@
of the sachets for days. Price, $3.50.
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gtnnas Gifts.