Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1908-06-19
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DAINTY. AND USEFUL GIFTS
FOR THE SUMMER TOURIST
Writing Cases, Pocket Medicine Cases, Dressing
Cases and Other Attractive Novelties.

1t is often puzzling to decide what gift
to inclose with note wishing 1rieno
bon voyage" for it must be present
that can be utilized, as only necessary
articles can be taken. because OF the
smallness of the ships staterooms.
Among these gifts that might be consid-
cred appropriate are writing cases that
fold. medicine cases that take little space,
a. bridge whist set, a travelling CLOCK
set of skirt hangers. collar and cur
boxes small compact dressing cases, van
ity bags. cigarette or cigar cases.
leather-covered flask and a nice pocket
book.
A desirable present is a fiat writing case
in seal grain leather. measuring 6x1O
inches and costing $1.2o. 1t contains COM
partments for writing paper and pens, Is
fitted with ink we'll and fastens with but
ton lock. f
A large size. measuring ski ~, is only
a quarter more. and the same article iur-
nished with lock and key Will cost $@.-o
A pocket medicine case of seal green
leather holds in a most compact form
four small bottles, each holding about
four teaspoonfuls. 1t is leather lined.
fastens with button lock and is only %
cents.
The same kind of case in larger SIZE
each bottle holding four tablespoonfuls
costs S1.25, and box-shaped medicine
case fitted with two good-s1zed potties
and six small walls: each with a metal
screwed top, has pockets for packing
masters 1t sells for 81. 80. This is a
neat looking case, and is finished with
strap across the top for convenience in
carrying.
Bridge Whist Set Is Desirable.
A bridge whist set in seal case, lined
with moire is fitted with two packs of
cards. score pad and pencil and measures
a little under 4x6 inches. 1t costs 81
For S175 an exceedingly neat travelling
clock in morocco leather. colors green.
red blue and black can be purchased.
Collapsible coat and skirt hangers In
seal grain leather cases. four or six to
set, cost. respectively, $1.40 and $1W
Three such hangers In a cal1skln case
are 95 cents the set.
AS a receptacle for collars the round
bag with drawstring is the most con-
venient. Such a case of nexlDle cal1,
MORE lined, can be bought for ~ cents.
A larger size sells for 9S cents and
different model, in seal grain leather with
MORE top and drawstring. could be pur-
chased for the same price The larger
sizes measure seven inches at the base.
To match these. leather cuff cases fash
toned on the lines of a spectacle case,
but quite fat sell for 81.
Collar and cuff boxes are about the
same price, and such an article as gilt
to a woman friend starting on an ocean
trip would be highly appreciated. One
such model is fitted with tiny compart-
ment for collar buttons
Flat Dressing Cases.
A compact-looking dressing case that
will lie fiat is of seal grain leather,
leather lined, and contains hair brush.
powder bottle. soap box, long glass bottle
for toothbrush. scissors, nail file. comb.
mirror and button hook The price is
1896.
cheaper case containing all necessary
articles for sea trip can be bought for
81 So and an excellent case fitted with the
articles needed in making a mans toilet
is marked at s4.9j. A better quality at
$3.50
To the variety of vanity bags there is
truly no end. A neat. compact little case
in English morocco leather sells for $1.5O
and measures 7ax3h inches. 1t has
three inside compartments. an outside
handkerchief pocket and contains small
mirror. The colors Of these cases are
black. blue and green. If desired. one
can go much higher in price. and again it
is possible to get nice little bag as low
as 95 cents.
When it comes to the question of
pocketbooks there is the same embarrass-
ment of choice. for they come in a great
number Of STYLES. mountings and prices.
A combination card case and pocketbook
in real seal. calf. lined and fitted with