Richmond Palladium (Daily), Volume 39, Number 23, 6 December 1913 — Page 15

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THE RICHMOND PALLADIUM AND SUN-TELEGRAM, SATURDAY, DEC. 6. 1913 PAGE FIV.

By Peggy Powers.

HE Christmas spirit is In

& I the air. Each year with the I coming of the Yule-tide

eeanoii, we near me reiterated question, "What shall I give?" Oh, those

Christmas presents! If you are in a quandry what to make, at the eleventh hoor the following suggestions

may be of service to you. Gifts should be an expression of the personality of the donor and also be well adapted to the tastes of tbe recipients. The mere purchase of Christmas remembrances means but little if bought without careful consideration, but a gift of one'B own handiwork winged with loving thoughts, though not expensive in terms of dollars and cents, becomes a highly prized token of pure regard and friendship by the thought and labor bestowed upon it. Christmas presents given from a lense of obligation or for the sake of reciprocity should be curtailed from the lis't. If you lack time or money to remember all those whom you really wish to, be frank about it and simply send a Christmas greeting or a cheery Christmastide letter. There Is always a bewitching charm to an attractively wrapped gift. Many Ingenious ways can be devised to make your packages look "Christmassy." They may be wrapped in white, green or red paper trimmed with sprigs of holly or mistletoe. Tie your boxes with narrow ribbon or fancy cord, or red or green raffia and use Christmas tags for the address. A layer of cotton

sprinkled with mica dust at the top of the box and decorated with holly is most effective. Christmas seals help to decorate a package wonderfully. Think of it! for one dollar you can make six pretty gifts out of flowered ribbon. First, there is an envelope to keep the ever necessary powder puff in. This should fasten with snap fasteners. Then an adorable scarf to protect the neck is made from one and one-half yards of ribbon edged with narrow ribbon or lace. In the center of the back a few plaits are stitched so that the scarf will fit the neck. The ends are cut pointed. If preferred the pocket can be interlined with wadding and lined with china silk. A similar scarf can be made of white net edged with lace. A pin holder requires only threequarters of a yard of ribbon and a yard of narrow ribbon of harmonizing shade. This is made by folding

the ribbon in two equal parts. Sew the two long ends together and the two shorter ones, this forms a bag which is open the long way at the top. Fill this bag with cottcn and place a paper of colored pins in the center of the bag at the top. The ends of the bag are folded into a point and caught up to the top of the bag. Fasten a dainty bow at each side and a narrow ribbon Iood

to suspend the bag. A hair-pin holder is an acceptable gift. A sixteen inch length of ribbon is folded at one end about three inches to form a pocket. This is divided by fancy stitching into five parts of different widths for the different sized hair pins. The top Is drawn together by a narrow ribbon and finished with a fluffy rosette and a loop to hang the-holder up. A novel handkerchief case is made of two ribbon covered squares of cardboard. These are joined by ribbon hinges at one side and an elastic band covered with shirred ribbon pinned to them at the other. A pretty red case Is made of onehalf a yard of ribbon eight inches wide lined with plain ribbon. A thin layer of wadding sprinkled with sachet powder is placed between. Overhand the two ribbons together along the side edge, and shape the ribbon into a point at one end. A strip of ribbon is run through the center and tacked at intervals to form pockets for the veils. A narrow ribbon is fastened at the wider

end so that the case may be rolled and tied up. A distinct novelty is a sewing basket made with a small lamp shade for the foundation. The material is shirred on similar to a lamp shade.

The sides and bottom are covered with either silk, cretonne, chintz or any soft material. A cover of cardboard which is cut to fit the top and covered with the material is sewed to the basket at one side. A little loop of cord serves to open the basket. The inside is fitted with pockets to hold the sewing materials. You may have a friend who would appreciate a set of linen covers for the. card tables. Cut them a little larger than the table and make a half-inch hem through which draw a draw-string which will hold firmly in place. Embroider the monogram in one corner. A theatre program is another clever suggestion. Procure a catalog "dummy from a printer and decorate the outside with pictures of actors and actresses cut from newspapers and magazines. Divide the

book in two parts, one for drama and the other for musical programs. Rule I off . space for the pictures to be

pasted in, for dates when the play was witnessed and for criticisms and impressions. A hat bag for the woman who travels will be very appropriate. It is made of black china slik with a casing about an inch and a half from the top, through which ribbon is run. Three pockets are sewed on in front, one for gloves, one for a veil and a narrow one for hat pins. A set of trunk covers are also an inexpensive gift. They can be made of linen or cretonne and should be a little longer than the trunk. Bind the covers with tape and place in

itials on center of each cloth. Stunning table covers, dresser

covers, cushion tops, etc., are at

tractive and practical when made of medium light weight linen with flowers and fruit motifs cut from cretonne and appliqued to the linen with mercerized thread of a harmonizing Bha.de. The edges of the cretonne are first outlined with machine stitching to prevent fraying; cretonne appliqued on coarse net makes lovely bedroom sets. Every girl adores the filmy underbodlces now so popular, and they are so simple to make. One and a quarter yards of wide lace is required. Turn the edges down an Inch and

draw ribbon through this space, using

it for beading. The bottom is shirred on to a band. Ribbon or net straps are made to fit over the shoulders.

To make this more elaborate it may be embellished with chiffon roses and ribbon bows. If you can crochet or knit, there are such a variety of articles one can copy slippers, hug-me-tights, mittens, bags, mufflers, ties, carriage straps, napkin rings, bean bags, vegetable bags, etc. A unique gift easy to crochet is a basket made of white or colored cotton in any simple stitch over the bottom of a bowl or box. When finished starch thoroughly and let remain over article until dry. The result will be a strong basket, capable of visits to the laundry. A crocheted tobacco pouch may please the masculine member on your list. Use a single crochet stitch in tobacco colored silk. Work "tobacco" in a lighter shade of silk in cross stitch in the bag. Oil silk should be used for lining and a narrow cord crocheted in chain stitch closes the bag. A book cover made of tapestry

edged with old gold braid, would be

a lovely remembrance, or big brother would surely appreciate a necktie rack. One seen in the shops can be made easily. An oval embroidery is wound with ribbon, a cushion for the scarf pin is made of linen, with an embroidered monogram, this covers the top of the hoop. It is finished with ribbon bows and a hanger of cord. A calendar is a good hurry-up last minute gift. Cut twelve pieces out of a sheet of colored blotting paper

ten ana one-nan inches by thirteen and one-third inches each. Place an appropriate picture a quotation and the calendar for the month on each piece, then tie them together with silk cord.

Little sister never can have too

many sashes and Kirdles. The nrea

ent style girdles are made of wide fancy ribbon boned on the 6ides and finished with Jaunty bow. For the

new baby there is always a multitude

oi new ideas. A useful gift is a bag of white sateen for the "best coat," fitted on the outside with pockets

ror the cap and mittens, so everything is in readiness when baby goes a visiting. A cunning carriage strap of embroidered linen has evelets worked

on it. Pink or blue baby ribbons are

tied to these eyelets, to these are attached little celluloid animals, rubber dolls and a rattle. A set of baby towels with animals, or a Mother Goose design worked in cross stitch, or a set of ribbon rosettes and ties for the bonnet are appropriate. A dainty bonnet string was of pink satin ribbon, a piece of ribbon fitted over the cap in front and was adorned with .little pink chiffon rosebuds. The rosettes and tten wpr

attached to this. This was practical

as it could be worn with any cap.

CHRISTMAS SWEETS. Molasses Taffy. Boil two cups of brown sugar (coffee C), one-half cup of molasses, a pinch of soda, two-thirds cup of water with one tablespoonful of vinegar and two tablespoonfuls of butter. When it is brittle when dropped in cold water remove and pour slowly on a buttered platter. When cool enough to handle but not cold pull until a golden brown. Cut Into small pieces and if to be kept wrap In paraffined paper. Turkish Delight. Put two heaping tablespoonfuls of powdered gelatine into a saucepan, add one and a quarter cupfuls of water, two cupfuls of sugar, and one

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teaspoonful of powdered citric acid, bring slowly to boiling point, then boil genUy for ten minutes, stirring occasionally. Rinse two deep pistes with cold water, put a few drops of red color and one teaspoonful ot vanilla extract Into one. lato the other put two ounces of finely chopped almonds, one teaspoonful of rose extract and a few drops of yellow color. Strain the mixture into each plate, and stir. Set in a cold place until cold, and firm, then cut into neat squares, using a knife constantly dipped into boiling water, and roll in confectioners sugar. Glace Nuts and Fruit. Boil two cups sugar, one-half cup corn syrup and one-half cup water until it commences to turn color, remove kettle from stove, set in a pan of hot water to keep syrup soft. Use your dipping wire and follow directions given you in dipping bonbons, except in dipping in this syrup there is no crust to break each time and you must not stir this syrup any more than necessary as it may grain it. You may dip any kind of nuts, dates with seeds removed, pieces of figs, candied cherries and also candied fruit cut up in small pieces. When you dip these out always drop them onto the bottom of some clean tin pans which have been very slightly greased. Creamed Grapes For creamed grapes, melt half a pound of the fondant in a doubleboiler, add three tablespoonfuls of water and one teaspoonful of rose extract. Remove the saucepan to a table and dip the fruit, one piece at a time, into the mixture. Lay on waxed paper to harden. If the coating is not sufficiently heavy, dip again. In dipping grapes, leave on a small section of the stems. Serve In dainty paper cases. Pop-Corn Balls. For about six or eight quarts of well popped corn take one cup of sugar and one cup corn syrup, with a little water, and cook to a soft ball, then add a little vanilla to it and slowly pour over the corn, stirring it well to get it all covered. Now moisten the ineido of your hands slightly with cold water, as this prevents it from sticking, take a small portion and press lightly into a ball. If you wish, you may color this syrup pink and flavor with strawberry. The corn syrup prevents the batch from going to sugar while stirring it through the corn. Peanut Macaroons. Beat the white of one egg until stiff and add gradually, while beating constantly, one-fourth cupful of fine granulated sugar and a few grains of salt; then add five tablespoonfuls of finely chopped peanuts and one teaspoonful of vanilla. Drop on a buttered sheet. Garnish with halves of peanuts and bake In a slow oven. Stick Candy. Stick candy is made by taking two pounds of loaf sugar, one pint of water, and tablespoonful of butter, one level teaspoonful cream of tartar and a spoonful of gum arable melted in boiling water; these two latter things are better not added until the syrup is nearly done. It should make a hard ball when dropped In water If done. Pour into plates, and flavor

with different flavorines.

one plateful with red T -

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plain candy until shi-

then take the red car. a little, and form into Roll the white and r gether, and cut into de: Canes and rings can be ;. this candy by shaping win... Date Cream Candy. One pound of granulated one and one-half gills of m'Jk.

it boils add a tablespoonful of butter. Cook for about fifteen minutes, stirring constantly to keep from burnr ing. Test a little in cold water. When It is firm to the touch, but not brittle, remove at once from off thej fire. Have ready one-half cup chopped dates, and same quantity of filbert nut meats (or any other variety), add to the mixture and stir briskly, for a minute or so. Flavor to taste with vanilla and pour into buttered pans

TRAINS BOATS DOLLS JUMPINGJACKS PIANOS HOUSES SWEEPERS BROOMS AUTOS BLOCKS BOOKS

Oh, The Children! Don't Forget Them, SANTA!

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Of Every Description Small, Medium and Large C Our store is fairly overloaded with them. Come in tonight or next week and look them over before the best ones are gone. We have the largest stock in the city, but they won't last long. You can do better both in Quality and Price at our store

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Geo. Brehm Co. 517 Main Street DOLL REPAIRING A SPECIALTY

We can help the whole family select their Xmas Footwear. The most satisfactory gift for any one of the family would be a pair of Teeple's Shoes, Evening Slippers or House Slippers.

A More Srit&ble Present could not be found for the young man or lady than a pair of TEEPLE'S Stylish and serviceable shoes. Give them a TEEPLE'S SHOE certificate and let them choose their own gift.

Evening Slippers in Patent, Dull Kid and Satin Pumps, Straps, Colonials and Tango $2,50 to $4.00 Comfy House Slippers, Fur Trimmed Slippers, Boudoir and Kid Slippers SI. 00 to $3.50.

BOYS' BOOTS Boys' Patent. Tan and Gunmetal. button and lace shoes, $1.50 to $3,50 according to size. Boys 'and Youth's House Slippers $1.00 and $.25. Misses' and Children's Patent. Tan and Gunmetal Button Shoes $,Q0 to $3.00 according to size. Felt House Slippers 75c to S f .25

The Little Man would appreciate a present like this better than anything else you could get him. Hi Cuts in Black and Tan SI. 75 to $3.00-

It's Going to Be a Slippery Christmas. You're safe at Teeple's. It's hardly necessary to mentio nslippers more than to emphasize the splendid assortment that can be found in this big store. Prices $1,00 to $3.00

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