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Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1907-04-20
Robberies.

The residence OF Mr., Peter Hall, in
the extreme northwes:ern section OF the
city, was entered last night by thiei
and robbed of money and jewelry,
Money and watch were taken from a
vest within foot OF Dir. Halls head.
His daughters rO'm was also entered
and money and jeSelry stolen. The
thief overlooked $500 which was also in
the room OF the latter.
DR.. Fireman, living at Braddnck
Heights, reports that some person enter
ell his house last night and stole an
overcoat and silver tea kettle.
One of the workmen at the Belle'Pre
Glass Works, who lives 10 the north
western section of the city, heard a
noise In his house las. night and found
a burglar. The latter ran and the oe-
cupsnt OF the house snapped pistol at
him as he iled.
a colored man living In the came
neighborhoOd reports that BIO ran a
strange man of his premises about I
O'Clock this morning. He does not know
whether the intruder was white or
colored.
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1907-04-20
Deaths.

Mr.. George W. schafer. whose serious
illoess has hsen mentioned in the "a.
zette. died ST the Alexandra Hospital
At $3.50 O'Clock this morning. The de-
cessed had been sufferer from com
plicstion OF diseases. he was about 6o
years old. Mf. Schsfer was q son OF
the late Christian Sehafer. and in early
life was associated With his father In the
confectionery business on the east aide oil
Fairfax street, near King. de later
worked in the Sontbern Railway machine
shops. Several years ago he was elected
messenger Of the Board OF Aldermen, q
position he held at the time OF MS
death. He had also beea wat'hnsn az
the Virginia Safe d post and Trust
Compsny's hnilding, add janitor OF The
Bach. lor Club for several yesrs. lie
leaves a widow and three children--two
sons and g daughter. The deceased
was deservedly popular among his many
friends and acquaintances.
Mrs. Richard Thomas died yesterday
at her home in Lewisburg, W. Va,
aged about 65 years. She was the
mother of Mira. James Picker. Mrs.
Robert Elliott snd Mrs. Fl. nj. Haniz-
mon, of this city, and had large circle
of friends here who will regret 10 learn
OF her death
Mrs. Laura c. Llpp, widow OF Francis
X. Lipp, cied on Thursday at her home
IN Baltimore, aged G2 years. She was
An aunt of Mr. N. b. Harlow, OF this
city. where she had many friends.
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1907-04-20
Personal.

Miss Lucy Gates, oil Ne. York city,
is the guest OF Mrs. Barrett at 4Os Duke
street. Miss Gates is gifted with superb
and beautifully cultivated soprano voice
aud is in training Tor the operate stage,
which she will soon adopt as her pro-
fession. She has delighted her many
friends aud acquaintance siDce her
visit to Alexandra with her charming
music.
Miss Mary Trist, of Alexandria, who
has been a guest OF Mrs. II. w. Wight
at Federal Hill, retained home Thursday.
+ Fredericksburg Star.
Rev. G. /. Humpheries, OF the M.
P. Church, will occupy the pulpit oil
his new charge tomorrow morning.
Mr.. Ashty Gorham accompanied BY
bis sister, Miss lone Gorham, has gone
TO visit friends in Harrisonburg.
Mrs. A. V. Lee, of Alexaudris. who
has been visiting relatives In this city,
returned home on Friday. Mr. X. L.
Ponton and family of Alexandra, who
have been spending a week with Mrs.
W. II. Ponton on Alphonso street, re-
turned home Friday. Charlottesville
Progress.
Mrs. James r. Pickin and hrs. Robert
Elliott lefs last night for LewiSburR. w. Va
to attend the funeral Of their mother. Mrs.
n J. Thomas.
The county Monitor has the following 10
say Of Judge Barley, Of this city, who has
been holding the April term Of the C'renII
Court of that county: Judge Barley pre-
sided tn great dignity q d made an excel
lent impression as judge"
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1907-04-20

C9rIsT CHURCH. Rev. VIM. j. Morton,
rector. 1880 O. m. Holy communion. ser
vices At II a. d. and 7:SC .. u by the re Tor.
Sr. PAUL's CFURCH-Holy communion at
7.3Ga. 10 Services az II O. m. and 1851 p.
20 by Rev. Z. P. Phillips
GeACE CHURCH--Holy Communion 1880 O.;
20 sunday School at $50 IN. Services and
sermon at II a. IN. and 1890 p. N. by Kew.
Edgar Carpenter.
ISfNlANUEL LUTHERAN CHURcE-SundAy
eehool at Q a. IN. Services at Ii g. m. By
Rev. Mr.. May.
Sir. MARY's CHURcH-Flrst mass at a.
IN. Mass and sermon at 1890 a. m. Nespers
and bene LECTION 1880 p. m.
SECOND PRESBYTERIAN CHURCH-Sunday
school at $50 q. N. Services at II q. N. ana
1850 D. m. by oev. Joseph K. Sewer. -.
BAPTIST CHUECH--Sunday school 81 9:SO o.
m. Services at IL q. m. and 7;SO p. IN. by Rev.
TelNITY METH. EPIs. CHUEcH-Surday
school Mt 9.3Oa. ID. Preaching at IL o. IN.
and $50 u. m. by Rov. w. w. Van Arsiale
Young PEOPLES PRAYER MeeIinR vt $50 D. m.
METH. EPIs. CHURCH SoUTH-kev. Charles
y. Bulla, pastor $50 u. -, sunday school.
100 q. 10. Preach ng by The pastor. 6:5"
d. NJ. Fpworth League. 7:SO p. IN. Preaoh-
ing by the pastor.
METH. PROT. CHURCH-Sunday school at
Drj0 q. IN. Predcn DR NJ ~ a. W. anu =, ~
!, m. by rev. G.. I. Humphries. Class
,nesting at Q p. IN. Y. 2. S. c. L. at Ga y. IN.
FREk METHODIST CHURCH-Lee street
aear Wilkss--Services atl1 a. n. and 7:SO pm
by the Rev B. A. Scull.
VILLAGE CHAPEL, NJ. E. CHURCH SoVTH-
Sibbon street. near Alfred. Sunday school at
245 p. m.
RAPTIsT MIssIoN-Corner Of Pendleton and
Columbus streets-Sunday school and preach
ing at3p. M. Prayer meeting every Tuesday
night at 7:SO O'Clock. YOung men are invited
DEL RAY CHAPEL Me. CHURCH SOUTH
Sunday school at 2. Preaching at 3 p. m
Epyorth League at 6p. m.
AIMS HoUsE-Services al 800 by Rev. Mr.
Lawrence.
MIssIoN-West side of Fairfax street, be-
tween Franklin and Jefferson streets.-Ser'
RoeERTs CHAPEL, NJ. +. CHURCH (color-
ell--Preaehing at IL a. IN. and 1850 p. M.
MEADE CHAPEI-Sunday school at $50 p.
-. Evening service and confirmation at
n. m. by Bishop Gibson.
LIBERTY BAPTIST CHURCH (oolored)
oortI Alfred street-Rev. W II. johnson, pas
tar Preaching at 7:S" p. IN.
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1907-04-20
Must Run into Strasburg.

Asa result OF 40 order recently issued
by the Virginia State corporation com
mission, the Baltimore and Ohio Rail-
road will run all its trains into 5tras'
burg and not simply to strasbnrg juno
ton, ,s has been its custom for the pasI
eleven years, or since the Southern Rail-
way ,ook possession OF the fifty miles OF
tracksge from StrSsburg to Harrison
burg. The company has also been or
dered to start all trains for Harpers
Ferry from within the corporate limits
OF Sussburg end not from Strasourg
Juucriou. Asss been stated the Bsltl'
more ADD OHIO and5outheEn have been
ordered 10 bu,ij sjoint passenger depot
Ct 9trasburg Japcuon by the Virgins
commission, ADD the plans have been
prepared.
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1907-04-20
The Southern Appeals.

The C, URIC, Appeals yes erday granted
a writ Of error and supersedeas ia the
case of the Comm inweallh against the
Ssuthera Railway, which is an appeal
from an order of the State Corporation
Commission in certain cases involving sn
alleged iairactiou of the demurrage and
csr.seryice rules. The railroad was
charged with failure TO furnish Nj. Nj.
Outshsll, of Rapidsn Station. with GER
tain cars, said TO have been properly
ordered by him, and also with refusal
to pay or acknowledge liability for de-
m1rrsge penalties. The commission
imposed s fne of $50 for the violation
Of rnle
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1907-04-20
Reception to Pastor.

The Methodist episcopal Church
South was filled last night BY members
of the church and macy other citizens
who had gathered 10 tender reception
10 Rev. E. V. REGISTER, prssiding elder
Of w 4shiDgton district, and Rev. Charles
u Bulls VINO WAS recently resppointed
10 the pastorate Of the church. The tol'
lowing WAS the programme
d BIOLOGY, Lords Prayer, organ SOLO,
Prot. Riley; vocal solo, Dr.. O. +. Out
calf: address on behalf of the Church,
AR. n. X. Field; vocal solo, Mrs. l.
HalGsb address on behalf Of the Sunday
school. Mr. ]. f. Alexander; violin solo,
Mr.. Jameson; address on behalf OF the
Eo~or'h Leseue, Mr.. Payne; vocal sol11;
Mr.. KeDnelh Og en-; response and vel,
come TO Mr. Rcgesler, Rev. q. ID Bnila;
vocal duet, Misses VierkOrn; response,
Rev. E. Y. REGISTER; organ solo, Prot:
Riley; reception, Rev. @. d. Bnlla and
Rev. Z Y Regesteg. The addresses OF
welcome and the responsea were delivered
in an earnest and impressive manner,
and we're Iiste0ed TO with close stteut'on'
The mu-icsl feature vac greatly enjoyed.
The Rev. G. |. Humphreys, who was
recsntly appointed pastor Of the hetht'
dist Protestant Church, in this city,
reached here yesterday accompanied BY
his wife. The congregation of tue church
will tender the new minister formal
reception.
The congregation of Trinity Me- h'dis'
Episcopal Church will on next Iue.dsy
tender reception to Rev. w. W. Van
Arsdale, who vas recently appointed
pastor of that church
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1907-04-20
Lansburgh and Brother


will launch dress goods sslo Monday
the like of which has never taken place
in the annals of legitimate merchandise
ing embroidered voiles, manniAh suit
lngs, tailor twesds, shadow mohairs,
shepherd checks, cream Wooleus Of all
sorts, plain vOlles, Panans sqltines,
miKturts, selges, eolienne wove tafetas.
The lot contains 10. 900 yards and en-.
braces every new weave and color Of
this seasons production. If bought In O
regular way you would have TO pay si.00,
sl.l9, 81. % and $3.50. Monday and con-
uOplDg Tuesday AID Wednesday, they
will give every woman in Alexandra
aud vicinity chance to buy these fine
dress fabrics at 30 cents q yard. Lans-
ourg and Brother, 42O to 426 7th street,
running through to S;h street, Wash.
iugtou, d. G
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1907-04-20
Police Court.

lJsstice a. b. Ualon presiding.
The following cases we're disposed Of
this morning:
Bette Parks, colored. arrested by
Officers Bell and Talbot charged with a.
saulting and beating Martha Major, for
ieited her collateral BY falling to sP'
pear.
Wilton Shelton, colcred. arrested by
Officers Ferguson and Lyles charged
with luuscv, WAS held.
Robert Williams, colored, arrested by
Officer Ferguson charged with di'orderly
conduct, forfeited his collateral by fail
ing to appear.
John Rice, onc.legged man, oil Rich
mond, arrested by Lieutenant Smith fol
vagrancy, was dismissed upon promising
to leave the city.
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1907-04-20
Removal Sale Of Mating.

We do not want to move one
roll of Mating to our new store
and will close out all full rolls of
China and Japanese Mattings at
cost as follows:
China Mating. with full 40 yards to the
roll, reduced IS follows
China Mating THAI cold for 500 per
rell. Removal Esice...... ..".-"..". $40
China Mating that sod for 500 PR
roll. Removal price ......... .".- 1925
japanese Mating that sold for $500
per roll. Removal price -. ...".....". 50 20
japanese Mating that sold fos 1925
per roll. Removal price. ................ $50
japanese Mating thst sold for 1915
pe- roll. Removed price...... ......... 1925
Cleeland's Fibre Mating Reduced
Very stroRg and durable; So inches
vide: sells for 4oe. Removal price. zoe
CleelaDd's Hall Mating, 81 inches
vide; sells fer Soc. Pemoyal price,
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Extraordinary
Good
Values.
Twelve Bargain
Leaders For
This Week.

Rajah Dress Silks, 80
inches wide, so very scarce
and high in the markets,
are here at 81 per yard.
Satin FoulardS, 75C val
ues, SOC yard.
Black Panama, 81 inches
wide, 81 value, for 75c
yard.
Check and Stripe Tail
ored Suitings, SOC values,
39c yard.
Ladies' House Dresses,
separate skirts, separate
sacques; 98c for entire
dress.
Ladies' Long Isle
Gloves, silk finish, CSC
value, for 59c.
One case Fine Cambrlcs,
yard wide; lengths 10 to
Is yards, 1Sc value, al
II lie yard.
One case Percale Rem.
nants, u lie value, 834c
yard.
One case Apron Cling.
ham Remnants; 6Hc val
ues, SC yard.
One case Dress Cling.
hams, &c values, SC yard.
One case White "Snow
Flakes" &c value, SC yard
One bale Heavy Brown
Cotton, SC yard.
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1907-04-20
Fishing In the Potomac.

10 rtceul Communication to STATE
Attorney Robert 3. Peter, of Rockville,
Nd, Attorney General Bryan gives it
as his opinion that the fish in the Poto.
mac river are protected from April 10 to
June of each year by the law OF
1896, and that the law OF 1904 does
not spply. The law Of 1896, be says,
is based on an agreement between
Maryland and Virginia, and that in or
der to alter il the compact must arst be
changed. The penalty provided for each
violation 10 Gne OF 5000, or six months
In iail
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1907-04-20
Preparing Luna Park.

Ihe managers OF Luna Park are ouslly
engaged IN preparing that popular re-
sort for the coming eeason. The PARK
will be opened about the goth proximo.
As has been stated, a skating rink Will
be constructed co the site of the lunch
room, IN tae western section OF the
grounds. A number Of new features are
to be added to the park.
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1907-04-20
His Dear Old Mother.

IVY dear old mother, who Is nos eighty:
three years old. thrives on Electric Bitters, "
writes W. B. Brunson, Of Dublin, Ga. 'sbe
hiss taken them for about two ytais and en-:
lows an excellent ppetlts, feels strong and
sleeps well " That's the way Electric ut
ters Affect the aged, and the same happy res
suits follow in all csses OF female weakness
and general debility. Weak, pnny children
too, are greatly strengthened BY them, guar.
troubles, ~ Z. s. Leadbeater 4 Sons, drug
- "a,
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1907-04-20
Judge Harrison to Sit.

Governor swanson has Designated
Judge Thomas W. Harrison, of the
Seventeenth judicial Circuit, to hold q
part Of the April term oil the circuit
Court of Alexandris county Tor Jnoge
Louis c. Barley In the case OF George
D. Hopsius va. the Wsshing'oT; Alex
audria aud Mount Vernon Railway
Company. The case Is sol for trial 90
the 90
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1907-04-20
No Clue TO Wreckers.

The police have not succeeded in lc-
eating the person or persons who at
tempted TO wreck q southbound express
on tie Washington, Alexandra and
Mount Vernon Electric Railway in Wash
iugton Thursday night or obtained sny
clue which would lead TO their detection.
II Is thought that that the motive for
be act was revenge. Had the cars
jumped the track they would have gone
over a steep embsnkment snd probably
caused the death Of many pssseDgers.
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1907-04-20
Sale of a Steamer.

The piop5ll,r Gamer E. J. Tu,l,
which has for several years been running
between Washington, Alexandria and
Occoquan, has been sold by her owDe s,
SelecmaD & Jsuney, to the Vsudegrilt
Company, Of Philadelphia. The Tdll
left today for that port. Mr.. Walter
Brown, chief engineer, left on the
sfaanaay
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1907-04-20
Ladies' Rain Goats Reduced

We want to sell every Rain
Coat In the house before moving,
so prices are cut for a quick
clearance.
LADIES' 1900 Crvenete BaiReoats.
Removal priee..................,..... " 20
ladies' 1850 and S6.e6 Crsvenette
Raincoats. Removal price. each. $500
Ladies' So 80 Raincoats. Removal
price, sag
price, EACH. ...~................... $3.50
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1907-04-20
Departure of Ferryboats.

The new terry steamers Woodbury. and
Callahan passed down the river yesterday
afternoon on their way TO NewPor:
News. They will be used as ferrYboa,s
between Norfolk and the Expedition
Grounds,
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1907-04-20
Midgets' Wife Goes to See Him.

Manoa Midgets, wife of Geo. Mldgets,
was here Thursday to see her husband
She was allowed to go to the Jail aud
have talk with Midgets in the pEes.
ence of the sergeant She brought hin
some fruit sDd cigars, and two dollars In
money Frederickburg Star
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1907-04-20
LOCAL BREYITIES.

The weather. has been flir and caol
again today
= A called menlilg ii ito se7sa'etlih
Virgins Regiment Chapter, .. b. G.,
will be held ST Lee Camp tonight at 7:S0
O'Clock.
Christopher Cosl9loa,, g., aged sev-
ent, -four years, died at his home at
CherrJdale. Alexandra county. lssi
Thuniay.
The schooner Hugir, from Severn
river with Sand TO the Old Dominion
Glars Works, has arrived at W. A.
smoot & Co.'S wharf.
The make. this morning showed no
features from those of last Saturday.
Prices we're unchanged aud about the
same quantity OF country produce was Of
Tered.
Rev. c. r. Stcsleg, Of tho Northwest
Warrington Church, will commeDce o
revival service at the First Bsp,ist
Church. In this city, on Monday night,
which wilI be continued for two weeks.
A mission service conducted By Rev.
B. A. Scull. Of the Free Methodist
Church, will be held ia the parlor OF
the Braddock House tomorrow afternoon
at three o'clock. A cordial invitation is
extended to ell.
Dallas Picard, cOlored, while at work
at the Potomac yards today, Was struck
by a piece Of iron which fell from a
truck and was badly cut on the head.
He was brought to the Alexandria Hos
pitsl for treatment.
At the meeting last night Of Old Dominion
Comrnandery, X. T., the Templsr degrees
we're conferred upon three candidates.
The Circuit Court for the County today
cted no business Of public interest and
adjourned till Monday
Select Hard Crabs S5c dozen at Jacob
Brill's restaurant, King street and the Strand.
toLight.
O-s,s.s fried, stewed or raw. Fried clans.
Dining ! com open on Sunday during oyster
season, Clan. Soup three times week. G.
II. Zimmerman, Market Space. feb 26h
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1907-04-20
FANCY FLORIDA TOMATOES ~ i-2e
PnIIND

Larse sssks Table Belle Flour, $on; Granu'
lated sugar 90 ID: Pot.toes 69c bu-; ) cans
tomatoes, gse; cans Corn, 2sc; fresh Egg,
zoo dos.; large cans Of Asparagus, 2se,
WIN. p. WUQLLS 4 SON.
Royal and Wolfe streets.
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1907-04-20
LEGAL Matters.
Gun ana ida Table.

snp rises tomorrow at 5d5 @. u. and sets
at esp n. High water 81 a. u ana
CTu n m.
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1907-04-20

UlllWI VIWCE aTS.
We need more room for
our Ladies' and Children's
Ready-made Wares, there
fore we must close out0ur
entire stock of Laces and
EmbrOideries at below
cost prices.
The stock consists of a
pretty assortment of Tor
chon and Val. LaceS and
Hamburg Embroiderics.
Sale begins Wednesday,
April 18th, at 9 o'clock.
Be early and get first
choice.
3Hc a yard for TOrchon
Laces that sell everywhere
at SC, 7c and &c.
SC a yard for TorchOn
Laces that sell everywhere
at 10c and 12hc.
2I2c a yard for Val.
Laces soldregularly every
where at SC.
SC a yard for Val. Laces;
others price SC.
434ca yard for Val. LaceS
sold elsewhere at l0c yd.
6Hc a yard for Val Laces
sold elsewhere at II lie.
&c a yard for Val LaceS;
tothers' price 15c.
lOc a yard for Black
Val Laces sold everywhere
at zoe.
6 lie for Hamburg En-
broidery; any where you
go price l0c.
SC a yard for Hamburg
Embroidery sold every
where at 15c.
1Oc a yard for Hamburg
Embroideries regularly
sold at 19c.
19c a yard for Hamburg
Embroideries suitable for
corset covers. Regular
price 25c and 39c.
See our display of
Ready-made
Shirt Waists,
Skirts, Under
wear and Belts.
SPECIAL.
Sc for &c Ladies Fancy
Collars. Sample lot.
THE LEADER.
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1907-04-20
Removal Sale Of Carpet and
SMYRNA RugS.

We want to close ont every
Rug before moving, SO here is
your chance to buy good Rugs
very cheap.
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1907-04-20
enther ProbabllltIes.
Church Services Tomorrow.

For this section fai tonight and sunday :
warmer sunday; light to fresh westerly WINGS.
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1907-04-20

For Catsr,h. let me send you free, Just to
prove merit. Trial size Box Of DR.. Shops
Catarrah Remedy. 1t is a snow white.
creamy. hesling, antiseptie balm that gives
instant relief TO Caisrrh Of the nose and
thost. Make the free test and see. Address
Or. Shoop, Racine, Wis. Large jars SO cents.
Bold BY +. 3. Lesdbeater a Sons. druggists.
New-York tribune. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1866-1924, 1907-01-01
Metz, Years Gifts in Paris Shops.

from out of the white tent in the foreground
there comes the colonels wife, dressed in wAi,e
muslin and holding q dainty sunshade over her
head A native servant flies to open the gate
OF tho little garden plot, while French soldiers
in fatigue dress are drilling in the courtyard or
the barracks. Then here Is the ambulance
corps at work. Smart little figures with 4 red
cross on their arm are carrying the Worn"er
braves miniature stretchers 10 miniature
ambulance agon. These are almost grewsome-
ly realistic
FOR MY LADY'S USE.
But there are not only toys to be seen for New
Years presents. Passing by the curious little
wax figures OF the Christ child lying on bed
Of straw. arranged in such way that the
straws form all around tho little body.
and the thousand and one devices in the shape
OF dainty baskets for the customary offerings
of marrons glaces and chocolates. which all self
respecting bachelors send at this time Of year
to their hostess friends, there is bewildering
variety of pretty triies for the writing table or
boudoir Here is ingenious little gilt tube
with finely perforated tip to contain a few drops
of This is intended to stick stamps or
envelopes, and is sure to become popular. For
bridge players there is a clever little silver
lamp whose pedestal unscrews and forms hVe
ash trays for the use of smokers Then there
is an elaborate flower holder in silver, to be
screwed the inside panel OF an automobile
and another which would be equally in place
in the boudoir. the drawing room or the car
rage. 1t is in the style Of Louis XVI in the
form Of vase. finely engraved, and made IN
silver gilt with two curved branches by which
furniture or on the panel OF carriage: Then
there is new key ring made in silver gilt. with
a very safe clasp, and furnished with a hand
some Egyptian scarab charm. Even more at
tractive perhaps beautiful umbrella handles
formed of clear stone. such as an anne
thyst, crystal pink topaz set in gold with
eight gold tips to match for the spokes So
tempting and varied is the display of presents
that TO choose or to leave seems equally diff
cult
The candy shops are fascinating as ever.
Here is a large sa bot. wooden shoe, made in
sugar violets and filed with all that is delicious
and dainty in the shape OF chocolates. Here is
tiny figure of Mime. de SeYigne as she must nave
looked when writing her famous letters some
two centuries ago. She holds her quill pen IN
her hand and stands by writing table which is
a yerttabie surprise packet OF candies. Then
there is an automobile lamp in which there sits
8 little chauffeur and, of course. plenty Of hg-
ures OF Father Christmas in his frosted dress.
which conceal chocolates Of many kinds; and
imitation plum ruddings filed with goodies, and
even odd little things which Paris believes to
resemble a Iaince pie. also filed with bonbons
NJ varied hue and flavor. There seems TO be, IN
deed no end to the Christmas show. (which IS
mere genuine and pcpular-thanks largely To
the Anglo French entente cordiale-tha any
Christmastide ever recorded In France
G. / b