The Bridgeport evening farmer., 1914-11-14
FAlRCHILD STORE
 IS 49 YEARS OLD
Elaborate Display of Jewe1ry Marks Completion of Nearly Half Century of Growth.

largest and leading jewelry stores of the city first opened their doors to the public. In commemoration of this event the store is holding an anniver- sary sale, which began this morning and will continue through next Satur- day. Special sales will be held in the different department, some depart ments giving a. special discount Of 10 per cent. each day. Attention B caIl- ed to the inclusive and conpIete line which the store carries.
 One of the most Interesting stocks is that of watches. For. the ladies' all kinds may be had, with the wrist watch, now so popular. predominat- ing. Opera. watches. having the thin dial, and appearing in a number Of the octagon, and the hectagon are quite the style for gentlemen. These come in different metals, gold being the most popular.
 The gold jewelry which this con- cern carries fis all If karat and Is the gold novelties are mesh bags, vax- ity cases, gentlennenss cigarette cases and cigar cutters. safety match boxes and knives.
 The popularity which pearls have held in women s 1ewelry for the past two or three years is not to be at all diminished tEds season. Pearls appear in handsome necklaces. lavallier es rings, friendship circles and brooches of all kinds. Of particular beauty are the real Oriental pearl necklaces. An- other article which is fast regaining its old time popu1arity is the large brooch which will be much worn this year Flexible bracelets with the clasp are. quite new and exceedingly handsome Some are hand engraved, some diamond set and others, of pearls and different stones One particular- ly beautiful one was of the new green gold finish for which there is such a demand set with topaz. A large variety Of this jewel the birthstone for November is carried at the store.
 A great variety Of stone set rings for la.d1 es and gentlemen are shown all of which have the heavy hand-. made setting. There is also a. beaut- fuI line Of cameos in shades of pink and in black. An unusually hand-' some ring was a garnet, with a setting, of delicately pierced gold, the hand work Of IArmenians in this country. Signet rings, with enameled sides are new and the monogram may be en- graved in the co1ors of the sid
 The p1atinurns setting is used all most exclusively for diamonds, for besides being fashionable 1t shows off the stone to better advantage and it is a much harder metal than gold Diamond rings come in various style
 
 dinner ring shapes. An unusual set ting was an Oriental sapphire in plat mum with, seven stones in all. Am other w&s a Gypsy setting of dia-i monds in platinum. An exquisite line of diamond and platinum 1ava1Iieres in various shapes is also to be seen at this store.
 Among their more exclusive pieces of jewelry. whose prices run well up into the four figures, are magnificent diamond set platinum collars also flexible bracelets and brooches, and a large lavaIIiere, unique in size and design, while one exquisite, unset merald, as nearly perfect as these gems can be had, is worth fortune in itself.
 In silver and glassware the stock is quite as complete as in jeweIry Rock crystal hand engraved is used nearly all together. In many cases is found in delightful combination with cut glass. More attention is be- ing paid to delicate flowerine and the markings of leaves than was possi- ble in the regular cut glass. Vases bowls. sugar and creams ice cream dishes, and footed trays and which are much in vogue at present and many other pieces may be had in this cutting. Graceful baskets which are used so much in various materials may be had in the combination Of rock crystal and cut glass.
 The store is featuring two partfcu- lar designs in sterling flatware, the Brandon and the s'BerkIey,s' both of which are colonial patterns. The same design may be had in dinner. services so that it is possible to find everything for the table in either Of these patterns
 Sterling hollow ware, in eases comes in sets such as sherSbet sets. rankin sets. mayonaise sets and SO on. Plated hollow-Ware comes in dinH ne1- services, colonial sets, Sheffield trays, meat p1atters, vegetable trays. and the old fashioned cake llasket which is quickly coming back to fav- or An interesting set, which makes 9 new departure in silverware. is a dinner service of hand Hammered sil- yer, Sheffield plate. Rosewood hand les ornament the larger articles.
 Most interesting and exceedingly pretty, are the novelty trays and plaques formed from real butterflies artistically mounted on milkweed and real grass beneath glass and framed with sterling silver. The butterflies come from different parts of the world the country where they were found being marked on the back Eof the plaque or tray.
 Gold and silver deposits on There sienthaP glass are very fbeautiful and may be had in a. variety of desiens The store also carries a large line, of silver novelties A huge hall clock of mahogany, with tubular chimes is one of the interesting articles shown Attention is also called to the artistic window display. one of which is a golden colosseum with red velvet deco rations, while the other is fitted r,,,t in green. So complete is the stock that a visit to the store is an educa.- ton along the lines which it carries. CAPTAIN ANDRJFSS