Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1905-04-12
Easter Gifts.

beautiful, rich, rare, unique. Easter
presents that will delight the heart
and elevate the mind. Such are the
myriad collections, that have been
carefully chosen and gathered from
every cline beneath. the sun into the
splendid art department of this store.
1t is nothing less than liberal edu-
cation to study thescontents of this
wonderful SALON. Viewing these SUI
perb things, thoughts are carried
from country to country, and often
from age to age oftthe long ago, for
they are the handiwork OF many peo-
pies. '. ~ -, i'.z..e
Aside from the intrinsic saiueS OF clock there
clings around It a sweet sentiment, that makes it
an ever welcome gift. =, 81, go
The vast variety now; on exhibition will make
the selection of one genuine pleasure. There is
hardly known style that is not represented here
The celebrated French clocks in all the newest
designs; the Cupid scroll, the bowknot surmounted
by the American eagle the easel-clock with rhine
stone frame, dainty clocks antique marble base;
superb onyx inaid In most intricate pattern forms
the housing Of timepieces that have consumed
many hours in their fashioning. There are antique
iron clocks, suitable for hall, den boudor. The
bronze Clocks In handsome styles, and the
hand-carEed mahogany and oak clocks are superb
More elaborate even the mantel SETS compris-
ing clock and candelabra, in French gilt There
are merry bird clocks-the Cuckoo, and grand, im-
pressive clocks, to mark the happy events of all
this changeful life, and the blessed hour when
loved ones to eternal joys. There Is no other
gift like clock
Every one has pictures, and frames are no small
consideration at Easter, when pictures are pleni-
full Here are superb imported frames Of richly
embossed leather, gun-metal, French gilt and
sterling silver. FlOrentine frames with hand
painted miniatures Of celebrated characters on
ivory signed by the artists. Frames of French
tapestry with gilt, and endless variety of other
choice styles. q
Pedestals with or without statues peculiarly
appropriate at Easter. They come in finest ma rble
showing all its charming colorings, solemn black,
with here and there faint streak Of light pink
and blue veined marble; marble in every shade
and hue, and lovely always the pure white Italian
marble. On many of these exquisite statues
bearing the sculptor's name. y.y-... ...-
Electricity now carries into the home most
beautiful adornment-the brilliant electroliers.
The coored shades for these are adorned with me-
dallions of rich colorings, and many are frInged
around with beads of varicolors, the whole radat-
Ing most bewitching light. In many flowers are
represented so perfectly that 1t appears II the
hght We're coming from each spray. They In
all sizes from the very large, imposing eIectroller
TO the tiniest light, peepng from single flower
Ihey are imported, and their nationality Is quite
In evidence. Beautiful as they undoubtedly are
they have not displaced the silk shades, which are
shown In great profusion and every lima ginabl
color The delicate tints and fluffy styles still
prevail -
Fancy combs are still in demand, and they are
always nice gifts. A large case is filled with
combs OF all kinds, real shell, real amber and
decorated In elaborate pattern, though each design
Is in perfect taste. F. ........4 49,. -t
Garter buckles have given place to the large bow
OF ribbon and this DECORATION appears in many
IS sesson for p srdeps
favorite is yellow. Bhf all coors are beautiful In
Tue elegant anairs sfhhowTniws
Gifts suited for nYgti t or sWonien are the hand.
Some leather deskA bsskets--some embossed
veopes desk Sets ass ihpwe ILpe pap erd ho s
ers. candestick, wax torhe for blotters and every
conceivable necessityef for Desk. Botters In glass
imported. 2;osi.ius
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Table accessories that make useful and beautiful
gifts are abundant There are. pieces unique and
candlestick has BGfnisSed bronze base = from
which extends very tau stemiike shaft, sur
Adjustable bookhoidJsIsre IN solid brass and very
handsome. A solid silxer SGT of celery salts sur
Found , cut glass celery aish in most exquisite
in cut glass, also in decorated china Salt stands
come in numerous styles and salt being the one
necessary foundation Of many OF the good things
OF life, salt cell of any fashion carries with 1t
thought Of stability and worth.
From the olden days women have loved the opera
bags, whether they frequented the opera stayed
away; they never have failed to want one Of these
charming possessions. Those exhibit here are
particularly beautiful. Some entirely Of bead
work, wrought In interesting designs; some
Of soft satin and silk exquisitely embroidered in
delicate colors, with amount OF gold and silver
Some have handsome .clasps-some have ribbons
and some are closed with cords.
A gift that hints OF useful industry, and is
pleasing to every woman, even though she never
sews, 10 work basket. This year they
markaby beautiful, In leather, and either fitted or
untitled with all needful articles. They also
In other material, all quite new.
A card case Is dainty gift, as is also ear
riage or handbag They are of alligator also; both
card cases and handbags come In silk and satin,
black and white and delicate colors Some en-
broidered very richly. Some are in beadwork and
are quite elaborate and stunning.