Middletown transcript., 1911-12-02
THE HOUSEHOLD LETTER

This has been great season for we'd
ding so far and there are many more 10
| prospect SO that really everyone is inter-
ested in the question Of fitting gifts for the
bride, or for some other girl whose we'd
ding day is not perhaps SO Immediately
imminent.
Itis well to have pretty degnite idea
Of the ari,l that is desirable before start
ing ont buy, otherwise one is apt to
arrive at state Of bewilderment due to
the many things displayed in the shops.
Such confusion no doubt accounts for the
idiocy SO often displayed in selecting gifts
for weddings, birthdays, Christmas and
other anniversaries.
Unintentienal Embarrassment
II is quite certain that no one makes
present with the idea of embarrassing the
recipient. yet that, too often, is the only
result of the iavor.. A young couple, |
starting as the majority do, in a small |
home simply furnished WI IsseSS4a as a
wedding present huge bronze lamp,
group of statuary, or some massive solid
silver piece, ridiculousIy out of keeping
with the rest of their belongings, or girl
will have some article of apparel that can
not possibly be worn with anything else
in her wardrobe.
The 0pulent eiver
Where one has plenty Of money to
spend few things are more generally ap-
preciated than check that enables the
girl to exercise her taste in the selection
of something really desired, but for people
of moderate means this scheme is not
practical.
Flowers are always graceful gift, but
most people like more permanent souve-
Mrs, and since the girl as we'll as the bride
islooking forward to having apretty home
of her own, gifts that will furnish her
silver or linen chest are almost sure to be-
acceptable.
Cooperative Giving
Where intimate friends and relatives
cooperate in selecting matching pieces of
silver, linen or china, duplication is avoid
ed, and much more satisfactory outfit
results, tban where there is hit-or miss
buying of articles, pretty in themselves,
but which do not harmonize. when used
together.
New silyerware
The new wreath pattern ia s:lYerWare
known as the "Dianna," shown in the
is so perfect in shape, weight
and finish, that an expert would take it
for sterling, and the mark"Alyin Patent"
while it guarantees the quality, does not
suggest that the pretty pieces are plated
since the same makers turn out solid ell [
verware as we'll as fine plate.
A complete set Of this design in beau
tiful satin lined case, was one the most |
admired gifts at a recent wedding. Be- ]
side the dozens of spoons, knives and
forks this included an exceptionally
handsome carving set, salad fork and
chocolate spoons, any of them charming 9
gift by itself. {
Handsome Linen
Handsome table linen offers wide field
for selection. Dinner cloths with large
napkins monagrammed in the center, sets i
Of plate doilies and centerpieces done in {
MADEIRA work, or in heavier padded en- .
broideries edged with CluDy or Venetian /
lace. Long scarfs for side table or dresser
and towels done in cross stitch and hand
some padded initials are all fashionable q
ior the outfit. It
TIE modern girl gives as much thought
10 her household chest as to her personal
and well selected pieces Tor
his are sure to give pleasure. L.
Pretty Glass and China q
Glass and china belong in the category
If desirable gifts. Glass overlaid with
'iIver is especially attractive. Coasters n
ire among the most popular pieces. I
Whatever one buys should be the best OF :
Is kind, for nothing is so staWdFy in ap.
,earance aud unsatisfactory in wear as 2
heap plate, poor glass, over decorated a
porcelain or coarce linen. L
A few pieces of really nice quality pref /
lily wrapped, make gift alike acceptable
o the recipient and creditable to the .
lver a
JEANETTE VAN REYPEN. v