New Britain herald., 1915-02-15
Valentine of Distinction Is Far Cry
 From Fragile Remembrance of Last Year Flowers, Candy Powder Boxes and What-nots Are New
 in Use-Lingerie Pillow, HeartShaped, Isa Favori te Gift.

Flowers and candy were the first departures from the fragile paper val entines of years ago, and gradually the range of appropriate gifts has in- creased until now the possibilities of Valentines Day which came yester- day but which is being observed to- day are almost unlimited.
 Whatever the gift is, particular at tcntion should be paid to the exterior of the package. The wrapping should not only be dainty and attractive, but designed to suggest the idea of a val entine. White paper with fancy red seals, or red paper with white seals, is suitable wrapping. Gummed seals fin the form of cupids, bows and arrows and hearts are practical as well as or : namental, and there are many at tractive ribbons of gauge showing the desired colorings.
 The present fancy is to let white predominate, rather than red A white gauge ribbon, with line of bright red on each selvage, tied in a many looped bow and trust through with scarlet pasteboard arrow, is an ideal fastening fo a package containing a valentine gift. The ends of the ribbon may be trimmed with little red hearts, that dangle over the white paper wrapping. Artificial Flowers for the Limousine.
 The vogue of artificial flowers offers many suggestions for the practical val entine giver. A few perfect carnations Or roses, of fibre will be appreciated by the woman who dislikes the odor of fresh flowers in her limousine, and no young girl can have too many little ''posy bouquets for personal wear. Flowering bulbs are also good choice l for a valentine present, and where the | bulbs are embedded in pebbles the se- i lection of an attractive dish will pro- | vide a souvenir which will outlast the enjoyment of the blossoms. Whether of ! glass, pottery or metal, such a hold CT makes the gift of a Towering bulb un- usually acceptable.
 ] Candy may also be presented in such i oontainer to make the gift some l thing of lasting value. Among such novelties are receptacles of qua1ntly l decorated china which remind one of !, old time tureens and vegetable dishes in miniature form There are also 1 bowls and low broad vases of glass l painted in odd colorings, which can be | filled with the bonbons of ones choice. 1 Lace paper of the old time valentine type should be tucked in as a, covering,
 
 l appropriate to the occasion. Shallow trays, suited for solding but one layer 1 of-candy, also make acceptable holders ! and are capable of most artistic ar 1 engagement. A cover of tinfoil should be cut to fit the surface of the layer of candy Over this goes a lace paper dcily with embossed red hearts, and the l whole should be tied with white and red gauge ribons
 Valentine Powder Box,
 A simple powder box for the toilet
 table is easily made, and will prove practical valentine gift. Select an Inexpensive long-stemmed glass. with shallow, spreading bowl. Cut a. circle
 of card board a little larger than the
 circumference of the glass, cover with
 satin to match the toilet belongings. l and place over it a removable cover