Omaha daily bee., 1910-12-18

speciality One shop features the fine en-
broidered ones; another features the lace,
another the bows of ribbon. the novelties
As you enter each OF these larger stores
you get an impression OF some line Of goods
being featured for the holiday trade. For
instance. entering the Hayden store. the
display Of the toilet SETS all kinds and all
prices, wood, silver and ebony. imitation
and real, attract the attention. Penetrat-
! ing the store you find, certainly, the other
Christmas demands, but the first impress
sion is OF these toilet sets, and you know
at once that great many mothers wives
and sisters will be pleased with these.
A wonderfully attractive window display
attracts your attention to the fact that
handkerchiefs are a splendid gift POSSIBLE
fly, well supplied by Thomas Fitzpatrick &
Co. The dainty French embroidery is one
attractive selection and the price varies
from $50 to SC. There is the Madeira en-
broidery from 50 cents up to $3.50 and the
various other handkerchiefs. which vary
in price from 25 cents up
Bags hangbags OF all shapes. sizes, ma
terials and prices attract your attention
as you enter the Brandeis store. There Is
a large display of this most popular and
useful article. Velvet bags, leather bags,
Paisley bags japanese bags. are a few of
the prominent ones. The velvet bags vary
in price and run as high as sl5. A Paisley
bag, and this is one OF the seasons fads,
can be had in plain variety for s.. A real
Indian hand-stitched Paisley, however, can
be purchased only for $40. handbag fit
ted with toilet articles, technically motor
car bag though serviceable even for rail-
way trips, costs $40. The fittings are q
ivory. japanese silk bags, suitable for
evening. are sl5. The regular seal, alllga-
tor and other fine leather bags, come IN
novel and staple shapes and at varying
price.
BewIlderfnR Display.
To get back to the book department az
Benefits you pass counters OF handker-
chiefs. gloves toilet articles and other de-
sirabie Christmas gifts. But you find that
the book department where standard au-
thors rub covers with the latest best sell
Ter" in Mecca for many gift purchasers.
RULES Of the Game" by Stewart White,
and Keith Of the Border" BY Randolph
Randall Parrish, are two Of the latest
popular novels.
Bedroom slippers of Isle and silk
are in demand for gifts
A fascinating display OF brass goods is
magnet which draws the eye Of the shopper
from his list OF proposed purchases 20 view
the possibilities displayed at Orchard &
wilhelm's. Desk fittings Of varying price
book racks, brass bowls candlesticks, desk
mirrors and other specimens Of brass work
are here displayed. A silver fruit basket
with inner basket Of wicker, glass trays OF
wooden or silver rim, wicker silver trays
are other attractive gifts
scarfs Of chiffon in softly blending colors
and Persian or flower patterns are other
interesting gift possibilities. These articles
mentioned have each Of them some express
sion in all the shops. but few are featured,
by position at least. In those mentioned.
travellers accessories, toilet cases bags,
fittings, slippers, in cases in fact. all the
articles for the travellers convenience, are
in great demand, indicating the prevalence
OF the travelling habit
The iewelry shops offer alluHng gift pos
sibilities for womankind For sister, for
instance. there f. the pretty bandeau OF
gold or silver. the bracelet, the locket,
French picture frames and numberless
other possibilities.
Hosiery Is always acceptable; a rich pure
silk stocking has sturdy Isle or cotton
soles. heels and toes, The part exposed
above the pump or shoe has the luxurious
look OF the most purely silk hosiery-and
the substitute material Is more eudunble.
For those with plenty Of dollars to spend
the heavy silk hosiery, silk In every thread,
may be purchased. In all shades and sizes.
but for the average purse the mixtures OF
silk and Isle are more sensible and durable
The richest Of the winter colors are worn
and the party hosiery with lace and EN-
broidered inserts is available.
Then there are gloves, always good Nov
city gloves. In kidskin, are propesied as a
future favorite. White embroidery OF
stitching on contrasting colors. or in the
same tones is attractive.
Lamps. the desk lamp. the bedside lamp,
IN fact, an the modern substitutes for the
Oriental ALADDIN one are popular gifts
Cut glass and table pieces are by no
means superseded as gift possibilities OF
bowls there Is an endless variety in pat
terms and in shapes-bowis for the dining
room. bowls for the dressing table. for side
tables.
And for the kiddiesl
Visit the toy department and you'u see
that besides the modern toys there are
drums, dolls hobby horses, bed room sets,
chairs. little dishes. in fact, all those treas
ures which you liked 10 find in your stock
ing or beside your chair by the fireplace
when you hurdled down early CHRISTMAS
morning 10 see what santa brought"