Evening public ledger. [volume] (Philadelphia [Pa.]) 1914-1942, 1919-02-21
Oriental idea of Paradise is

"HE Oriental idea of Paradise is
a well-kept garden of flowers,
and ! felt as if l had wandered
into its sacred precincts when at
Fritz & La Rue, 1124 Chestnut
street, l paced back and forth over a
beautiful Shah Abbas rug, trying in
vain to count and classify the
myriads of wondrous blooms and
blossoms, plants and foliage, with
which the old-gold field was covered
outside the complicated blue medal
lion of sixteen points and which ap-
peared again in the nine borders,
four narrow bands on each side Of
the wide main border. But this was
no ordinary rug with the flowers
standing out clearly in different
%colors; only shades of old gold, tans
and blues entered into its compost
ton, yet the design was distinct and
the effect rich, glorious and inim-
itably beautiful.
IF WASHINGTON could return to
earth how surprised he would be
L to find how many celebrate his
Birthday by sending gifts to others;
particularly gifts Of beautiful
baskets or hampers of fruits, these
being appropriate for occasions
when n more permanent or costly
present might be lacking in delicacy.
They are a charming way OF saying
"Thank you" for a favor received,
and are often taken by guests to
hostesses of house parties. In sick
ness, too, they always prove accept
able, especially if got from Henry
r. Hallowell & Son, Broad below
Chestnut street, where the luscious
fruit, the finest obtainable from the
worlds markets, is arranged most
deftlv and artistically in stunning
baskets, and can be shipped any
where by parcel post. An illustrated
folder Of gift baskets sent free on
request.
~ ALL the arts and crafts that
have been practiced none is
~ more beautiful than that OF
the silversmith. Many great artists
have expressed themselves through
the medium of this metal, and their
names, or those of masters of kindred
arts, or perhaps of the monarch
under whom they f1ourished,. are
given to the patterns. Sometimes,
however, the name of a distinctive
period, such as Colonial or Renais-
sance, is used. but the only way to
appreciate their many different good
points is by direct comparison, which
can be done nowhere better than at
Bailey, Banks G. Biddle Company.
Their collection of sterling silver
articles for the table is stupendous.
Set in nearly every design, but sin
gle pieces, such as meat platters,
asparagus, terrapin and covered or
uncovered vegetable dishes are par
ticularly desirable.
TrAVE you heard the good news?
Another of the famous Cheri
Restaurants is to be opened at
1904 Chestnut street, when extensive
alterations have been made upon the
present f~our-story. building. or
course, you have been to the Cheris
at 1872 S. 18th street and 124 s. 18th
street, so will be delighted at the
addition to this chain of high-class
restaurants whose slogan is: "Popu.
TAT TTlCeS lOI TdTtlCuldT coPiS'
Started in the fall, they have become
SO immensely popular with those
who appreciate quiet, refined sur
roundings, excellent service and su-
perior quality of food that expan-
sion has become imperative, and the
new Cheri will accommodate 400 din
ers. Here, too, will be sold the deli
cious French pastry desserts and
Cheri candies that we all loye and
take home whenever we've a chance.
DOR months it was really a great
rent Steinway pianos. During
them SO scarce it was nigh in
who wished to buy, and in conseque
who annually flock to our schools a
the hundreds of other Steinway lover
obliged to do without their favorite
returning to normal, and N. Stetson
more prepared to rent both the Stei
who contemplates keeping one long
consider purchasing on the rental ?
THT CHESTNUT ST