Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1904-05-25
Attractive Wares and
Summer Furniture

Summer Furniture.
The selection of appropriate and
seasonable china for use in summer
cottages has usually been limited to
pretty but not really artistic wares or
very satisfactory dishes. Among our
supplies this season, however. are
displayed some exceptionally attract
/ i've and tasteful china, and complete
sets, with pieces enough to stock an
entire china closet, are so remark
ably reasonable in price as to create
a great demand for them.
One especially interesting set is OF the "old
Willow ware, In blue and white, with the design
OF the mystic pagodas and the old willow trees
winch were the Characteristic decoration of the
original pattern. This china is sold In separate
pieces or an entire set of hundred pieces may
be purchased
One dainty set of Oriental china I'm Iirb. hin.
and white with delicate tracings of gilt has mar
ticularly attractive and graceful sbanes and 10 on
tireiy appropriate for cottage use.
The newest and quite the most artistic china IN
luscuiana set, Of which a display is made on a
Weii-arranged table in the china department The
design is Of dainty rose-colored .poppies whose
green ieaves are outlined against a background Of
warm Drown. Touches of gilt enrich the color ef-
rect, and anything prettier or more exauisttely
harmonious than this design would be dirieult TO
nho Ihe breakfast dishes exhibition Include
any varieties of new shapes and are a very dainty
service.
Now that the warm weather has arrived water
pitchers are In great demand, and almost apy sxe
and design may be selected here. Ice water pitch
ers of pretty shaded ware are very fpexpensiye
wnie Tor lemonade and other beverages quaint
shapes in BOLTON and other artistic wares are Of.
fered.
speaking of pitchers, here may also be found odd
bowls and water pitchers English ware OF leau-
tful coors and designs not reproduced IN cheaper
emma. Among them is one especially artistic set
OF delicate fawn color decorated with Greek
design In dark brown. Immediately beneath tha
pand OF figures Is wreath Of laurel delieately
drawn and OF the same deep brown color
Toilet sets In the daintiest colors imaginable may
DE purchased to match the color scheme OF any
room' or to harmonize with the furnishings.
Quaint Japanese after-dinner conees in the Visa
Men pattern are particularly popular just row.
and being Enthusiastically Oriental are especiaIlv
artistic In cooring.
Odd little cream pitchers are those with eJ,ust
able covers. The collar slips inside the mech of IN.
pitcher, and the cover is held firmly in place The
'front.' half Of IT may be raised and adjusted with
Dali OF metal on the under side. This falls for
ward when the pitcher is in a position for pouring
and opens the lid; then falls back and closes n
when the creamer Is placed on the table The COL
lar is sprung into place and there no danger OF
It's falling out The cover is made Of a white metal
easy to keep clean and to polish
The revival Of glass in Colonial desirn is ,,o,e
delight to lovers of old-time fashions. who are
showing their appreciation of this beautiful s;as.
oy the quantities they purchase. The design
shows many fiat sides, which are cut very deem
and heavily The utmost simplicity and richness.
Of this glass is restful after the brilancv Of m.
modern cut. Pump water pitchers offer smooth
clear sides for the musical tinkIe of bits NJ ,oe
And the covered butter dishes very pretty and
serviceabe.
An extremely handsome punch bowl would %.
fectively decorate a table on q festive occasion.
ana Is an unusually graceful shape.
Brilliant little china tomatoes TO DO service on
the table as salt and pepper shakers world be
charming spots Of color against q snowy CLOTH
An odd little wicker deck. with a roo.ny shelf
bepeath and narrow one above the Cat ton 4, .
most picturesque piece of summer furniture Cana.
eious pockets have been added, instead of the
usual desk drawers. and the idea 10 unique a. well
ss serviceable. ,
beautiful rush chair Of straw color IA anon.
the newest designs of cool, dainty furniture for
summer use.
Old hickory furniture 10 made into r,ma-k.blv
attractive shapes. the ch&irs and tables being par
tcularly pleasing This style of furniture IA mose
appropriate for cottages and bungalows In viii n
all furnishings should be picturesque a. we'll A.
strong and durabla :
lawn tent with six sides and graceful dome
shaped top il finished with slat blinds instead Of
the usual canvss curtains. These blinds may b
raised lowered to suit the occupant Of the tent
and by aaording perfect protection from III. sum-
VIII provide cool retreat for q summer day or Q
delightful nook In which to serve afternoon tea
couple Of chairs and small table will COM
scrtably a. the interior. .
Nursery .efngera.ors q valuable Investment
for the hot monks they many steps to
and from the !cs chest below stairs" They arc
made IN several sizcs. zinc lnec and contain
a capacious covered compartment for ice as we'll
a shelf or two for bottles and sar. Z
A jelly bag swung nickel rods with clasps
for holding 1t securely lie a boon for house,
keeper. as It saves both time and stained hands in
the preparation Of fruit juices
An enamel fruit Jar funnel filler is a handy
device to protect the splitting Of preserves when
being poured into glass Jars.
Spirit lamps for travelling may be procured here !,
in all sizes. and with them shown strong
metal rests which q small tourists iron may
be heated over the lamp. These are very desir-
able for women who prefer to launder their dainty
haEdkerchefs and lace collars while out OF town
during tie summer.
The question of preparing desserts 50 often per-
picking to housewives during the summer months,
may be easily solved by the use of Geiide.
French preparation. and of the secret In
gradients OF the almost inimitable creams and
custards for which that nation IL noted Ice
creams. sherbets, parfafts, mousses and frozen
buildings may be prepared with this wholesome
mixture. and practical little recipe books are
given with every package.
The selection of Tstley's teas to be used in the
summer or country homes. where supplies are
sometimes Inadvertently exhausted. il d wise In
vestment inasmuch they cold only In afr
tight lead packets. that the original freshness
and fragrance of the leaf unimpared even
when kept indefinitely. These are Ceylon- India
teas and are blended and packed under the care
Of experts. that absolute purity and uniformity