Evening public ledger. [volume] (Philadelphia [Pa.]) 1914-1942, 1919-12-12

To ALL who love beauty the
pearl is one of Natures most
l. wonderful gifts. 1t seems some
how to possess that quality Of seren-
ity which other jewels lack. 1t has
not the unexpected flashes of light
that we find in the diamond OF the
opal-only a. pure, serene loneliness,
a soft sheen Whichis all its own, 1t
is the most beautiful of gifts-but it
has another value swell The giver
of such gift confers more than the
mere pleasure Of the moment in the
protection which his gift affords.
'earls never deteriorate in value,
Their value increases from year to
year; and if, mayhap, a time of ad-
versity, should come, the possessor of
a pearl necklace from the store of
Bailey, Banks & Biddle Company
will consider herself very fortunate
indeed.
VEN if the gift-basket of fruit
II had nothing more than its nov
- city to recommend it as a
Christmas gift. it would be well
worthy of consideration, for most of
us are looking for something diff
ferent." But there is great deal
more than novelty in one of the gift
baskets from Henry f. Hallowell &
Son, Broad street below Chestnut.
First, there is the fruit-Hothous
Grapes from Belgium; several varie-
ties of luscious Pears, great clusters
of Spanish Almerja Grapes, delicious
- fka ho
or hamper itself. A hamper which
is really the most beautiful that /
have ever seen is of bright shade
of peacock blue. II makes wonder
full background for the colorful fruit.
These hampers lend themselves very
we'll to shipping and make delightful
gifts for out-of town friends.
~IFTLIKE, in deed, are the pret-
- ty articles of tinware, painted
~ in gay colors, which l saw at
the store or j. Franklin Miller, 1912
Chestnut street. A tea caddy which
would be a cheerful addition to the
new Christmas tea-wagon had tiny
teapot handle. A child's tray, on
which a row of yellow chicks scratch
ed merrily, would be just the thing
for one of the kiddies on your list.
The painted tin cake boxes are ap-
preciated by the girl at college, es-
pecially when filled with homemade
candies. Waste baskets and candle
sticks in various styles would be
lovely in a guest room, and Fair of
wall sconces, on which a pathetic
scene from the life of a horseback
rider has been painted, would be
most appropriate for a mans den.
m HUSICALLY reminiscent of the
M message of good cheer that
1VA the Christmas bells bear to q
happy world OH Christmas day is
0Celestial Chimes" as played on the
celesta by Robert Gayler. The re-
creation Of this selection on the New
Edison is something you shouldn't
miss hearing. The 'celesta repro
duces the effect of chimes with re-
markable fidelity, This recreation
would make an acceptable gift for
any one who owns an Edison. The
Empire Reproducer, which, when at
tached to the New Edison, plays all
makes of records, is another gift
suggestion. Remember that il is
wise to buy your New Edison now,
while the stock is complete. AT the
Steinway Warerooms, I'LL Chestnut
street, you are assured of perfect
service and courteous treatment
~ N YOUR Christmas list there
counts Lady Nicotine among
~ one there are many suggest
smokers articles carried by Yahn &
ener Building at Chestnut and Fiftee
100 South Fourth street. A gift VIII
cigars is humidor. For the cigar'
and cigarette holders and for the d.
pouches. Any one of them would apl
or ash tray. These are but a few
smokers happiness. There are ma
stores, especially in the Widener Blu
THE CHESTNUT ST