Evening public ledger. [volume] (Philadelphia [Pa.]) 1914-1942, 1918-12-16
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and at Fritz & La Rue, 1924 Chest
nut street, there are a number of
them among their interesting stock
Of Oriental rugs. In pattern they
have either the "river-loop" design
On a large scale, peculiar cone
shaped figure all over the center or
bold medallion effect, and the pre-
dominating colors are often rather
light shades of pink, blue and ivory
white. If you want really economi-
cal Christmas presents, that will last
years and years, enhancing instead
of depreciating in value, choose
Oriental rugs.
TTAVE you noticed the general
II atmosphere of helpfulness
u 4 which is abroad? 1t is not
only the presents which have taken
useful turn, but shops, too, are
doing their utmost to make the task
of selection less onerous. Especially
is this true of those devoted to mas
culine wants, and at Macdonald &;
| Campbell's, 1334-36 Chestnut street,
they have compiled list of gift
suggestions Of things men use every
lay or night. Their French white
linen or silk-and-linen colored bor-
1ered handkerchiefs are extra fine;
the neckwear, hosiery, gloves and
silk mufflers have been carefully Sc
lected, while silk shirts, pajamas,
sweater coats, lounging robes, bath
robes and dress waistcoats vie with
each other in beauty, style and
workmanship. Any Of these may be
ordered by mail or phone.
VAPPY, indeed, will be the lucky
tt person who receives at Christ
4 Il mas a basket of fruit from
Henry r. Hallowell & Sons, Broad
below Chestnut street. They are the
most bewitching things imaginable,
and surely can be classed among the
useful gifts, though they are orna-
mental to the highest degree. Pic
ture to yourself baskets from China,
Japan. Mexico and nearer home,
some beautifully hand painted with
fruit or typically Oriental designs,
others finished in single tones. In
al the glowing fruits are arranged
by hands skilled in the art of color
harmony, and reds and yelloWs of
various shades are blended so ar
tistically one cannot realize the
fruits are virtually all of these colors
only. though graceful ferns or glossy
laurel leaves add the necessary touch
If green.
DEARLS alone of all the precious
gems used for adornment re-
4 quire no aid from man to i'm
prove their appearance. Just as we
see them, with that delicate, almost
iridescent simmer, so are they
taken from the shell, and from the
earliest ages have been the most
valued AID highly priced Of gems.
To assemble enough for even small
string of pearls is no easy matter.
They must match in size, shape, tint;
each must be a delicate replica Of
the one preceding, and at Bailey.
Banks G. Biddle Company it is evi-
dent their experts have spent much
time and thought upon their collec-
ton. Magnificent pieces Of untold
value are to be had, but also more
modest ones, beautiful necklaces of
graduated pearls. earrings, tlnger-
rings. pendants. some set with dia-
monds. others alone in their glory.
rANY times women do not wish
MI to give expensive presents,
4'A but would like to send more
than a Christmas card. To find just
the right remembrance, however, is
a wearisome task, unless gift
counter of novelties has been assem-
bled as at B. F. Devices, 1922 Chest
nut street, Here you find all
the cunning little vanity en-
couragers, Kewpie doll powder puts,
in fluffy skirts, poised on colored
glass powder stands that match tie
skirts; the daintiest wee ribbon ,vai.-
ity bags for the opera in the shape
of baskets or flowers; gay quill pens
in holders matching the feathers;
writing tablets in hand-painted
covers of linen; "The Corking Pair"
a set of corks topped by little French
figures; hand-painted plant supports
for pots and quaint little wooden
figures holding many necessities.
a RENT you glad you will not be
n this Christmas? AT least you
l. n if you do not wait too long. Th
for confectioneries than this year. n
"sweet tooth" has been aching for me
and release of more labor came TOO
fast as it is made, and if you want 7
usual supply of delicious candies at
once, and use "Whitman's Assortmer
parcel post are already delayed, and
win get. Z.
THE CHESTNUT STREET