Evening star., 1905-10-28

Fashions
I'm Home Furnishings.
~ ISTINCTIVE styles mark
90 \ the new importations and
wv selections in house furnish
ings.
Those who contemplate beginning
home-making and others who wish
to purchase one or more household
articles will find in the various de-
partnlents of Our mammoth estab-
lishment the latest and best furni-
ture of every description for the hall,
reception room, parlor, drawing
room, library, bed room, dining
room and kitchen, and, In fact,
everything necessary to make the
home comfortable and beautiful.
superb parior suite tina; is also entirely spgro-
solid mahogany frames srs eraui.iteiy carved, and
the tufted backs and spring edges and ssaU ars
colors that viii harmonizs win almost any shades
that may be found in the carpet or drapsries.
Tapestries are finer and more beautiful than
ever. coming in all the shades and artistic
designs. Superb mahogany pieces are upholstered
special. to Suit the carving Of the wood
Our collection Of chairs represents an almost un-
limited variety. ranging from the tiny ehsiis lot
boudoir chairs and the great arm chairs. % In
srse Ss sn evenee no c, Sa
styles, but the very highest class OF workmanship
In these days of limitations in all thing. intelli-
coverings. For this reason we employ In our rug
department only those who are thoroughly familiar
with the goods.
In collecting stock OF rugs our buyers Visited
the most distant rug makers OF the old world So
curing their choicest products
Whilst the old favorite colors appear. new
shades and novel designs are apparent Hows,sr
these exquisite that they only add to the
harmony OF any other elegant furnishings.
Draperies this season excel not only In beauty,
but also in materials which are as elegant as the
Superb are the fax velour In two tones, dark
red on one side and rich green on me o'ner sra on
the opposite side center quite rich with unique
designs in many colors and border to match
Oriental draperies in all the rich colors, from
deep red TO soft rose and darkest green to light
shades. are extremely modish.
Those with tapestry border inserted are new
and artistic. The tapestry is woven specially to
suit the various shades
OF ALI the rooms in the house. the dining room
is the one where the unique beauty and elegance
of hand-embroidery appear to the best advantage
Expensive and lovely as they are, the silk and
lace table cloths have pronounced rival In the
embroidered linens from the old world.
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of the finest white iax woven in the extra Width
suitable for the widest table,
of Tower nowers, is embroidered rich design OF roses.
small flowers leaves and tendsis d nv Ihs c,a,ps
and drawing the threads, as to form pattern
of lace effect. On this drswpwork is embroidered
The edge is wide embroidered scallop that min
giles into the border design. Although the pattern
Of embroidery is large and t,t hSsins sasn
small. evidencing the most skilled and artistic
workmanship The embroidery is done In white'
with the soft untwisted floss.
The making of this matchless cloth represents
the tedious labor Of many months
Another superb Irish linen tablecioth is elab
orately embroidered in a mingled floral design the
pattern around the obiong center extending quite
far TO the ends. 1t is hemstitched, about an Inch
above which is embroidered border.
Very dainty slips for asbestos mats are 80 eI:
as to form a Charming table decoration and at the
same time protect the table. They are In all
conceivable shapes.
The brilliant display Of china on ffth noof
is attracting many home makers
Superb breakfast luncheon and dinner sets ars
the newest shapes and show the latest styles OF
decoration.
Blue is a favorite color for breakfast sets. al
though some prefer a variety of coiors to cheer
the morning meal
charming set tina. would be appropriate at
ans meal Is In a blue on a pure white ground
II shows the lovely eonvoivuius In flowing pat
tern.
Quisite conventional design.
Quite superb is large set. complete in every
detail decorated in artistic floral pattern that in
ciudes almost every color. in artistic intsrmin-
Cling. Odd shapes add to its novelty.
white and gold tea set is always elegant and
appropriate and the shapes partake OF the styles
Of the long ago.
Steak dishes with closely fitting covers
useful as they are elegant
Constant advancement has been made IN Gu,
glass and the wonderful creations now produced
are marvels Of brilliance and beauty.
One of the newest pieces is a cake or bonbon
basket. From the heavy cut base extends q grace
full urn-shaped body that expands into an obions
receptacle having quite high oval handle ms
of sparkling gems.
capdlestick so rare and unique that II 10
destined to become heirloom In some family
has heavy richly cut base, from which sprlng
A long twisted STEM surmounted by very quaint
and artistic beaded fringe bobeche. In which is q
metal receptacle for the candle
A thousand odd pieces of cut glass; in all the
varied shapes and designs, old and new. complete
this stock which is one OF the best we have ever
displayed.
No room is completely decorated until pictures
adorn the walls.
Our art salon Is now repiete with large and
splendid collection Of oils and water coiors many
Of which the works Of present-day masters
For these and for all pictures needing frames
have full supply Of framing materials and num-
beriess ready made frames.
For long years screens have been sought
cessities to hide unseemiy places. and more OF
less effort was made to render them a. pleasing
possible
However. in these days OF perfectinR all thing
screens have become beautiful and attractive -