Evening star., 1937-12-03

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temptingly, while an undercurrent of
snappy dance tunes carried on the
happy spirit of the day and put every
one in a good mood for spending their
dollars. Having so many different
types Of interesting merchandise dis
played in close proximity was a dis
tinct advantage to busy shoppers. and
although this gift show, was staged for
one day only. all of the merchandise
Is obtainable in the shops represented
so we feel that there is a continuing
interest in it, and it deserves more
than passing attention
First to greet our eyes on entering
was the most inviting table of Christ
mas goodies of all kinds. These came
from shop that specialiZes in fancy
delicacies for the hostess to put on her
table for festive occasions. Huge bas-
kets of fruits and jellies, imported
plum puddings as well as some made
closer at hand in Virginia, pretty
gift box containing six individual plum
puddings with jar of hard sauce that
just made the mouth water to look
upon it, baskets and boxes with va
rious appetizers beautifully arranged to
please the eye as we'll as the palate,
luscious punches of perfectly enor-
nous imported Belgian grapes, both
white and black, and extra size figs
and dates from California were just
few Of the items on display.
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A FESTIVE table, set with hand
some linen, silver china and crys-
tal furnished a number of decorative
ideas. The handsome satin damask
cloth had border Of French blue. The
service plates were richly designed in
well-covered pattern of dark blue
and Pompeiian red on white.
Lingerie. which always presents so
many gift possibilities. appeared in
several booths. A pink velvet bed
jacket edged with pink marabou was
favorite. so were beautiful sets of
ivory satin, with exquisite lace trim
ming. Nicely boxed, and tied with
Christmas ribbons such gift Is
irresistible. 1t is pleasure to give and
a pleasure to receive Very smart in
deed we're some white silk crepe tai
lored negligees with collars, cuffs and
pockets edged in narrow pipings of
navy blue and red grosgrain
The very height of magnihcence in
boudoir furnishings was shown in
set Of covers for bed and chaise Tongue
with matching down puff and satin pill
low all of shimmering ivory satin hand
quilted in a charming floral design
These were gazed upon with real ad-
miration, even if one could never
hope to have them. In fact we were
informed that similar set had been
made with a crown motif and sent to
London at the time of the Corona
tion to be used In the royal household
Gifts of leather and things to please
the men occupied a large space that
was drawing a crowd when We saw it.
The center Of attraction from mans
point of view was de luxe game set
having the outward appearance of a set
OF books bound in classic fooled
leather; the books were but a camou-
hage for the backs of them made two
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OF cards. dice and dice cups. 400 un-
breakable poker chips. score pads and
pencils and everything that goes to-
ward making a big night" for the
whole crowd.
Amusingly different was a nicely
polished wooden duck decoy made into
cigarette box also to please the male
OF the species.
NEW luggage was shown in gray
mottled raw hide lined with dark
blue satin; very. very smart! There
was an interesting copy of an old
Victorian jewel box done in bright
red leather with lining and tray in
blue. Also We spied a new shaped
makeup box among the gray rawhide
pieces. 1t was very deep and had
tray. but no jars or bottles. Many
women prefer such a case, 50 that
they may fill it with their own
toiletries.
Charming among the gowns dis
played was one with a most pleasing
combination Of colors The impress
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