Every evening, Wilmington daily commercial., 1906-04-02
Solving the Wedding Present Problem.

1t Is often a vexing problem 70 select a
wedding present when the sum 70 be ex-
pended is limited, and during the spring
and fall wedding seasons the problem Is
quite q serious one. There are many
things 20 be taken into consideration In
selecting a gift which shOuld be, nrst OF
all. suitable TO the requirements Of the
intended nossessor. Then, too, try TO
avoid the commonplace and hackneyed. ]
know OF one bride Of my acquaintance
who got - cutglass salad bowls, and an
equally unnecessary number Of berry
spoons,
The average price allotted 70 a wedding
present Is about $40. and really when one
gives i've or six presents, or possibly
more. each season. the expenditure for
such gifts ia sometimes rather an en-
barraEsment 20 an ilisupplied pocket
book. However, thers are most attrac
tive and unusual gifts to be had for much
less than a $40 hEi which VIII be sure 10
be appreciated. Il a clever selection Is
made. OF course, there are certain arti-
eies which Ars always about the same
price-that Is, those OF cut glass and sill
ver-but very delightful thing IN brass.
pottery. art glass, etc, can be had which
appear more costly than they really are
When a moderats sun Of this kind Is to
be expended, desire TO get a roed show.
ing Is always q consideration, and 1 have
tried IN the following list to give sugges-
lions which may be Of uHa 70 the buyer OF
giftA For instance, there are mary arti-
elea OF hammered brass ornamental
bows, nttings for the desk. iardluierss
and the like, which would be sure 10 be
Appreciated. Then srticies for the table
are always liked, and many o. the sepa-
rate pieces can be bought foT . moderate
sum
Among these smaller pieces for tie table
are the glass Ice bowls with a silver rim
and handle and ice spoon; marmalade OF
mustard jars Of green, blue or red glass
IN pierced silver holdera; sets Of open
salt dishes in silver or glass, q chahng
dish, fork and spoon, q cheese scoop or a
pair of grape shears. Piccec OF china
such as q handsome salad bowl a chop
dish or a cake plate. are also sure TO
prove acceptable, and q dozen or half
dozen after-dinner coffee cupa are also
good choice. A set consisting Of a
chocolate pot, a cream and sugar holder
and a half dozen cups makes a charming
gift but IN an artistic design would be
apt 20 be more than $40. In the hner
shops these china sets come In exact re-
production OF the quaint old-fashloned
patterns made 100 years ago. and are
sure 10 please any baide.
Trays Of all kinds and sizes are always
good selection, and can be had in sil-
yer, brass and wood for various purposes
The ones intended for the serving Of tea
or chocolate, made OF mahogany covered
with glass and finished with a rim and
handles OF silver or brass. are especially
attractive, aud for a smaller sum very
pretty little card trays can be bad IN
silver or Sheffield plate Rock crystal and
the beautiful Favrlle glass make a safe
selection ln decorative glassware, and
lam0s 0f all kinds, rs well as caudlesticks
IN silver brass or decorative wear are
always sure TO be Fked
II always gives more personal touch |
TO the gift 20 add the monogram or mi. |
tiais OF the prospective bride whenever I
possible, aud very often the addition OF /
this lettering adds much 60 the appear.
ance of the article Large fern or plant |
holders 10 brass having q plain polished /
surface and IN very graceful urn shape
ran be- had for So ur 81. which are really
most effective whrn ihr nwisrs Initials
are pvt 10 ucross tie front iu large old
Anstish lstterL and small silver or brass