The Washington herald. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1906-1939, 1910-10-23

A set consisting OF three pieces
handkerchief, glove, and collar cases
made OF mocha in soft gray shade
lined with blue silk and having pearl
clasps, makes pretty and useful gift
for a girl, which may be bought at
one OF the exclusive leather shops in
@ street.
A novelty noticed in G street shop
is a cane with "a silver handle. IN
which a cigarette ease is concealed,
opening with a spring when needed.
It's price is SO
a haberdasher. In T street, near
Thirteenth, offers a special value In
Priestly cravenettes rain coat with
double facing for 81. This coat is
worn almost as much by women as
by men. many OF the form ar affecting
the tailored masculine garments in
preference 10 those sold in women's
shops
Those who are interested in the
Oriental rug question-and which OF
YOU Is not?-missed an opportunity 10
acquire some rare weaves by failinE
10 attend the auction sales az a we'll
known art gallery in G. street during
the past week. II ore is not versed IN
Eastern rug lore I know OF no better
way Z. learn than at such a sale.
when every opportunity is given pros
pective customers a chance 10 study
the rugs exhibited several days before
FhA -ala laafre drnrtnad In for "A
few minutes ol the last day OF the
sale and became so fascinated with
the odd and beautiful rugs which were
put up at AUCTION that the minutes
heightened into an hour before I could
tear myself away Some very rare
pieces were knocked down for half
their value-as the auctioneer said.
Tt was a shame 10 let them go for
such a price"
saw such a fetching set Of furs
yesterday which were ordered from a
smart shop IN + street near Twelfth
for a young woman we'll known in
society circles The set included
hat of Hudson seal OF medium size,
trimmed az the brim with pleatings OF
coral satin. and around the crown at
intervals there were clusters Of rose
buds I'm cameo pink and coral shades
alternating with folds Of satin put in
where the fur was slashed.
A little straight collar made OF the
coral pleats, with a band OF fur on
either side and a big nun made the
same way, completed a set which
will add a Partisan touch of distine-
ton to the most simple gown. Another
set seen In the same shop In the mil
linery department was of sealskin
end Persian velvet, in which the same
fashionable shade OF coral was most
vivid This velvet, embroidered In
gold braid, gave the necessary finish
for a contrast, being used like a collar
on the pieces. fastening with a buckle
Of the velvet without the braid
These are the latest notes in fashion
able accessories for the winter
toilette.
Mothers of Youngsters who are hard
Oh their shOes-and most Of them
have this characteristic trait, If they
are otherwise perfect-will delight TO
learn about a new kind Of shoe which
VIII stand rough usage and yet look
we'll This is the shoe of calfskin in
tan with the ooze on the outside,
making 1t q very smart as well as
serviceable shoe. They are exhibited
now as a novelty by a shoe dealer in
+ street, between Thirteenth and
Fou!t.enth AT prices ranging from s.
10 50, according 10 the size
A jewelry firm located in Seventh
street. near the corner of d. offers a
guaranteed timepiece OF l4-karat gold,