Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1905-12-16

Gift Suggestions
From the First Floor.
~ HE entire first floor presents
4 vast holiday scene, re-
W splendent with the sheen Of
silver, the brilliance IF
countless rare and beautiful works
of art, gathered from the marts Of
the world
Prominent among the Christmas gift attractions
and hand tinted. is wrought into innumerabie
unique articles any one OF which would be priz d
eovers. handbags, pillows, piano covers, tobacco
pouches. table covers. whole skins. handsomely
decorated ard bearing quotations. maxims and
many happy thoughts. some OF which are specially
appropriate s lat for the Christmas n,s season
present-day fashion. 1t is not expensive and IT
is almost everlasting.
Brilliant fnishings for the couture are the shell
and the amber combs mounted with French jewel
Standings.
grettes, butterflies. spangled silk, velvet and Jet
ornaments. wreaths and flowers, ranging from q
cents to $500.
Handsome and dstingue gifts the superb jet
collars. fashioned of the glistenIng cuts In the
very newest modes. They vary in size and price.
being from $500 to $1,000.
French gilt jewel boxes among superb
holiday importations The tops hav hand painted
miniatures miniatures ivory and silver. The
prices of these rare creations $500 and $500.
Hat pins are dainty gifts Those of amber az:
particularly lovely and harmonize with any color Of
hat trimmings.
Electroliers elaborate gifts that viii last a
lifetime They are in many STYLES and almost
One Of the NEST unioSe is bronze azure Repre-.
senting blacksmith in the act of making a horse
shoe, which. when the electricity is turned ap-
pears red hot This novelty is $1,000.
Quite Partisan are the lovely wooden boxes nlled
with finest paper They are satin lined and az
the tops having good. strong hinges and clasp. Is
glove handkerchief boxes they will serve admir-
prices vary from sl25 to $500.
Boxes of letter or note paper are standard gifts
with many people, Here handsome boxes
holly holly. and flower decorations. Some are hand
beautiful; large box filed with exquisite
paper, can be had for $50.
Brass corners for blotters make useful gifts,
they can be put on the corners OF much-handlei
books, and Tor one or the other purpose they VIII
lifetime.
Men extensively provided for in tho
way of gifts this year than ever before. For them
are all sorts of writing conyeniences
An office r. register with clock all of strong red
leather, is S2.75.
sufficiently unique and elegant TO give to the most
fastidous.
One in the form of a fine dog at 50 90 and an
other an elephant, at $500, would delight a
hunter.
Brass desk comprise every article for writing
Brass book holders for the library acceptable
to an man. An elegant one is SS.o0-snd very
elaborate holder is only 1913
Perpetual calendars are suitable gifts for either
men women. They are fitted with clocks aud
s , pads TeFy elegant Ga one e IN @
dollar less.
Desk requirements can be purchased separately.
Candlesticks are 81 % SO 90; paper shears,
500 10 8: 8 90; Paper rack soo 10 $500; paper
Red leather is quite stylish for everything where
leather be used.
Bridge sets, poker and whist sets IN
superb red Their cases, from $3.50 to $500.
For the writer's there Varied and beautiful
novelties Desks completely fitted with every ap-
purtenance. paper holder lux we'll, pen holder pen
rack blotter, paper knife, in rich red leather
Some in dark green leather A lovely one can
be had for four dollars; others more expensive,
some very handsome ones being ten dollars.
Practical gifts at Christmas for boys girls are
skating jackets. They are in excellent colors and
warmth giving materials.
Marion runs and muns esceedingly becoming
10 woman. They are exquisite shades, sultahis
for Christmas presents.
A handsome boa long and fluffy, is made of white
silk, frayed. the ends being finished with bushy
tails. also of the frayed silk.
An elaborate waist trimming consisting Of
lace and embroidery and delicately tinted ribpons-
lovely Christmas gift for girl
Persian scarfs are novelties and charming Christ
mas gifts.
A superb Egyptian gold scarf is two yards long,
Very acceptable presents are the exquisite chem
settes that are In several grades OF fins material
ss25 ''' -
New shirt waist sets are attractive gifts. They
are in the latest patterns.
Those who incline TO make magnificent gift
that will become an heirloom In the family base
choice OF superb lace collars and berthas that were
made specially for US and represent the hishtss
attainment In the lace world
/. Guaranteed
Sewing Machines for
Xmas Gifts.
$500 to S4O.O !
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