Richmond Palladium (Daily), Volume 37, Number 30, 9 December 1911 — Page 16

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THE RICHMOND PALLADIUM AND SUN-TELEGRAM, SATURDAY DECEMBER 9, 1911. Exes ndDip

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HRISTINA appeared to be sitting in the middle of a rainbow that bad been smashed to smithereens, with a fleecy wnite cloud at her elbow and one arm thrust through an

other of day-break pink, edged with marabou. A couple of glorified "ragbags" spilled their motley contents on the floor there in the corner, the tables were littered with papers and cards and ribbons, and pert little twigs of Lolly poked up their red berries from every corner, one perching itself rakiBhly over Christina's left ear, the scarlet of the berry vying with the scarlet of Christina's cheeks.

Presently she flung over her head the cloud of day-break pink, with its marabou edge the brown of her eyes. "Couldn't you eat it?" cried Christina. "And It's the simplest thing to nia I;e, Just two yards of chiffon, shirred crosswise in clusters about nine inches apart along the whole length, and edged with marabou. I've made three of these scarfs for the girls. The others had two thicknesses of chiffon ; one of tbem a pink and blue combination, the other an Oriental effect of plain coronation red and a rich Persian pattern of chiffon, which I thought would be stunning for Paula, with her black hair and eyes, you know. They are over there on the 'finished' table. Take a look !" The "finished" table was piled high with all manner of dainty little gifts, each one eloquent of the clever thought and nimble fingers of Christina. Here were two of those fascinating breakfast caps, that are especially desirable when one Is 111, one unlined, but run with wide satin ribbon fastened In a huge chou to be worn at the side, the other lined wljh pale blue china silk, and both made from dillcs or Irish lace, with the ribbon drawn In to form the crown so that a two inch frill was left cbout the edge. For a dear little hand

kerchief bag two small medallions of Irish lace (picked up on a bargain counter, Christina confided) were sewed together at the bottom and side3 and lind a white cotton draw string with tiuy balls to finish the ends of it

Of bags there was a bewildering variety, from a bean bag for Little Sister,

of tan linen, with a big butterfly out

lined In chain stitch with brown silk, to an evening bag crocheted with silver

thread and lined with heiotrope silk.

A party bag that appeared to be made

from some rich, unusual material proved upon inspection to be simply a striking bit of cretonne covered with rose color chiffon that harmonized with the dominant tone of the cretonne. A collar bag of linen crash was drawn

up with linen cord and had a splashing monogram worked in the center. And for the girl beyond the seas was a work bag, or more correctly a box, since its sides were stiffened with cardboard, which by the loosening of the cord that held these sides upright could be flattened out for mailing. A safety pocket, made of tan linen and attached to a strong belting to be worn around the waist, was intended for the woman who was planning a long trip. It had two pockets, one for Jewelry and money, the other large enough for letters and papers, which were securely fastened with patent buttons. Nothing could have been prettier than the bed room slippers Christina had made from Dresden ribbon, and from brocaded silk. Onto the soft soles that may be bought -in all sizeB she had wrapped the edge of wide Dresden ribbon, for one pair, shirring it up Into place so that a sort of cuff of the ribbon turned down around the top and finishing it with a big fluffy rosette of the ribbon. For a pair of soles she had used a handsome piece of brocade silk simply bound at the edge with ribbon feather stitched on. Next to the delectable chiffon scarfs was a whiff of an evening hood in blue

chiffon, shirred all over, the shlrrings

about an Inch apart, and caught Into shape at each side with tiny bunches

of roses.

All a-flutter with saucy . little bows

was an apron of cross-bar dimity con

sisting of three parts, or leaves cut like

shamrock leaves and edged with narrow lace. Ribbon run through beading was used for the belt and the bows of ribbon held the smaller leaves to the

center one. Another! dainty ee wing

apron of figured organdie was gathered

slightly onto the lace beading at the waist through which was run wide satin ribbon and was fulled in again at the bottom and finished with the beading. The ribbon at the bottom was long enough so that It could be brought around the skirt and tied in a bow in the back, in a quaint sort of hobble effect In a little box of Italian basketry, bearing a card marked "Grandmother Mine," was a fluffy jabot of black and white net, edged with tiny ruffles of point d'esprit. Two pieces of chamois were slipped between covers of white linen, embroidered in a tiny wreath pattern and tied at the top with a bow of white ribbon, forming a pretty and useful eye-glass polisher. At the bottom of the box was a little grey gauze fan, upon which Christina had painted in water colors a border of violets in delicate shades. For Ills Babykins was one plain little bonnet of smocked china silk in white with two pairs of ties, and another, more elaborate, was also made from china silk, embroidered in a dainty eyelet pattern, but had a lining of pale blue. There were several pairs of extra bonnet ties, simply hemstitched across the end, with a row of featheretltchlng and tiny French knots

Just above the hem. A couple of white pique bibs, with scalloped edges em

broidered in white cotton had a small Initial worked in the center. Probably nothing would please

Christina's little cousin of seven, who

was just beginning to write, so much as the box of note paper that had been prepared for her. Christina had cut out from a magazine various little brownie-like figures, and pasted one on each sheet of paper, giving them a holiday touch by painting their funny little skirts red and green. With a fine wire and some small pearl beads Christina had succeeded iu fashioning a splendid imitation of those exquisite little pearl butterflies that are so pretty worn with the maline neckbow. She had twisted the wired beads into bow-knot fastened it at the center with a bit of thread, which was covered by a separate piece of wire strung with larger beads that she fastened about the Joining. Dull black beads, with the chou of black maline, formed a suitable accessory for the aunt who was wearing black. An attractive case for playing cards had a holly-wreathed card tucked into it that was inscribed "For My Friend, the Solitaire Fiend." It was made from a strip of burlap a little wider than a deck of cards, and long enough to form a pocket at one end, and a flap to hold over at the other. It was lined with soft grey chamois and the edges bound with upholsterer's gimp in silver. Patent buttons in each corner of the flap fastened it neatly. A necktie holder and pin cushion all in one had been cleverly constructed from an embroidery hoop. The hoop wa-s first wound tightly with ribbon. A flat pincushion of silk to match, the shape of a half circle, was fitted Into the upper half of the hoop. Rosettes

of the ribbon finished It at each side and a long loop of ribbon, with ends under the rosettes, was attached so that

it might be hung from dresser or gas

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It was a thoughtful selection of delightful gifts, none of them expensive

but not one of them that would not carry with It, like a fragrance, Chris

tina's affectionate regard, and evidence of her taste and ingenuity.

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If a question should srise in your mind as to what you should get your friends or relatives Something that always pleases without fail as a gift is Jewelry. IF in doubt look back over the last fewr Xmas and see how you were always pleased to receive a gift of that kind.

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Bring your machines here during the winter season and have them cleaned and repaired to as good as new. We have a most up-to-date repair shop and with our equipment our machine will be turned over to you in as good shape as when it left the factory.

Bicycles Make Good Exmas Gifts Our stock is complete in sundries and accessories which makes it convenient as a headquarters to riders. Our line contains the best known makes manufactured it will pay you to see us before purchasing.

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