The Washington herald., 1911-01-21

Comparatively few of the people who
eat lunch in the cafe on the top floor
OF a department store near Eleventh
and F. streets stop when they
leave the elevator at little counter
near by to wonder about the hand
made articles here offered for sale. IL
they knew that all the things sold here
are made by persons who are blind.
l am sure that many more hearts
would be touched by this powerful
illustration of what hands can do
when the eyes see not, what won
derful sense of feeling is developed in
those pitiful ones who live on in the
world after the light has failed which
makes life beautiful to most of us.
The work carried on here by an or
ganization of good people called Tif-
liofilo. which means a friend of the
blind, seems to me to he especially
worthy. The owners of the store have
been very kind-making the work pos
sible here by generously giving the
space occupied by the exhibit The
organization conducts an exchange
bureau. where articles made by this
unfortunate class may be sold for the
benefit of the latter. no commission
being charged and the only cost be-
ing the annual dues of . cents for
a membership card. Subscribers who
may desire to aid in this beautiful
work can join the organization for
81. 1t has not only a number of sub
scribers. but kind patrons as well. who
feel il a privilege to be allowed to help
the good cause
All works of crocheted and knitted
novelties are shown here with other
handmade things, priced lower than
many OF the same kind of articles
found elsewhere. Do you not need an
automobile hood which will keep you
warm, and is also becoming? If not
this. can You not think OF some
thing else you would like to have. or
which you can present to some one
who is less fortunate than yourself?
Remember that all the money you pay
for anything you buy at this counter
goes straight to some shut-in. who has
not even the compensation Of eye
sight, like other invalids may have.
Large barrettes are now altogether
the proper thing. The new ones,
which are arriving in a novelty jew
elry shop in F street. not far from
Fourteenth. are bigger than ever and
show some striking new styles in imi-
tation tortoise shell. Regular &
barrettes are advertised here for a day
or two at 81.
II one wishes to present to one of
the seasons brides A gift which is al
together unique, and which one is
sure will not be duplicated. I would
advise the selection Of a piece Of solid
silver in the shape of a sandwich or
fruit tray. a bowl for fruit or nuts. or
a graceful basket, in which one would
bc justified IN serving almost any
thing, so it might be seen. Gifts Of
this kind may be ordered from a we'll
known establishment in Pennsylvania
avenue. near Eleventh street. which
has received within the past few days
several very handsome pieces. Each is
the work Of just one silversmith--no
piece after IT is begun. A design in
roses, carnations, or other flower is
pierced in the metal, and each flower
and leaf and stem is then engraved
by the hands of the designer with
minutest detail, so that the whole is
perfect. 1t is a poem or picture
wrought in silver by an artist who
loves his creation. When one buys a
piece of this kind it is like owning
the original of fine painting signed
by the artist. or a bronze with the
scuIptor's signature chiseled on it.
For the weekend visit which is a
popular form OF entertainment with
many smart hostesses. especially
those who have suburban homes. the
visiting trunk has been designed.
well-known establishment. located in
F street. between Thirteenth and
Fourteenth. which shows everything
in up-to-date luggage. sells any num-
Der of these travelling conveniences
which they have had made up in
various feathers, In fiber. in enameled
cloth. &C. At prices as low as IS.
They are large enough to carry clothes
to run one for several days or a week,
and have q tray for the small things
which are 30 necessary q part Of q
too heavy to carry like q suit case. II
one wants to get on In q hurry with
out waiting for the expressman TO
call or without the bother Of check
ing baggage.
A popular bookstore In r street.
near Twelfth. is Offering its stock Of
holiday desk sets and timepieces at
reduction prices now. There are
only . few Of the former Ieft. in !.
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