The times dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1903-1914, 1913-02-23
The Worrlan's Page Of The Tnmes-Dispatcl
Novelties Seen in the Shops


plain tints and changeable effects. 1t
lis one yard wide. and Is priced ut So
yard. Pink mauve. apricUssisssad blue
are fascinating shades in this mate
rial. But for those more daring there
is an exquisite bright apple green with
CLINT OF golden yellow through it.
So much OF this green has been worn
this season in contrast with white for
evening gowns that has grown
accustomed to It, and this piece with
the tinge of yellow ,ends just the
needed novelty to make IL charming
III ratines there Is one called how-
cred ratine. which has. at short dis
lance, the effect Of cretonnc; the now-
crs are In small lunches and dull pinks
and Brays. with an outline OF black on
clear white ground. IT is yard and
quarter wide and costs $2.25 a yard
This piece Is appropriate for the short
sepA-aA' Jackets which will be worn
with white skirts Tor summer, but
would scarcely answer for an entire
gown.
Tiny perfume holders about the size
ana shape of a cigarette. though In
no way suggesting such an article
are newly imported. They are priced
AT 80. 40. and 10 cents. The top Is n
crown which screws up and down like
the ordinary perfume bottle. so that
the rev drops needed may be shaken
on the handkerchief. These tops are
or gilt. with gilt border in Creek
or Renaissance. Some are set with
rhnestones. Il short chain OF the gilt
Is attached and ends In two rings SO
mat II may swing from ones mum or
fan chain. The bottom is tipped with
gut. The centre part Is made of white
or green enamel or deep purple. which
is ridScd to resemble MORE. The tiny
crown top may be pulled out and the
tube be rchlled as often az one wishes
ihey arc appropriate for either day
or evening use.
Women who enjoy wearing natural
MOVERS on the corsage and having them
Keep fresh will be charmed with the
new bouquet holders which are made
OF glass and ornamented with metal
IN either silver finish or gilt: they have
'he form OF tiny cornucopia. and the
euSc or glass turns in, 80 that they
can be filled with water and vet even
when turned on their side the water
VIII not run out. The metal design
includes Il circular band. to which "A
long pin is affixed which is thrust
into the corsage, but as IL does not
Grasp there is no strain on the ma
tcriai OF the gown, for il holds Just as
docs the ordinary Hover pin. that is
stickpin fashion. These are priced
from &l.1O to 50. according to the or
bottle brush. so that the glass may be
kept perfectly clean within az well AZ
on the outer side. Thcsc are imported
novelties especially adapted TO hold
orchids
odd-Snapcd tea caddies In small sizes
are TO be had AT reasonable prices in
the japanese white metal. which re-
seinDies silver and is known Jap
ancse anthony; the designs are of
butterflies or Overwhelming and
price about Sl.95 each. These caddiea
are about four inches high Heart
shape boxes OF this metal. covered with
a close set pattern or butterflies, are
perfect for Valentine candy boxes, and
would hold about one pound OF bon
bons.
card 10" Of ebony with the COM
lartinents tor two packs of cards is to
be had for slO.IJ, reduced from SIG
The top - OF marble inlaid with col
ored marbles. in the design OF four
playing cards. one OF each suit spade,
club. heart and diamond, and with
other pieces OF colored marble and
stone, 1t is Italian. about as pretty
az card boxes ever are, and Is certain
~ sturdy.
ISome fruit dishes and compotcs OF
German china have the appearance OF
the old Dresden and little OF The.
white Coalport idea blended They
have the design with figures Of boys In
1ull relief. Both dishes and boys are
OF the all white glazed china. and the
Sariandk are solid rose pink, with the
tiny flowers in full relief also On.
dish. which costs $i.65. is suitable for
bonbons. Others are more expensive
according TO the size and are long, or
round. high or Hat.
When one is travelling. ind put. a
pencil !nto the travelling bag il is so
apt 10 slip into unhandy crevices. that
small fiat pencil case. well filled. is
convenience not to be despiscd on
trip. Red leatherette cases NAV be
had. filed for fifty cents They con-
tain three pencils, small case of pen
points. rubber. and n penholder each
fastened in place.
New Cubist Ribbon.
one can now find a yerr large ., ~,
indeed in the rihh1.na -. - ',