THE OMAHA' SUNDAY BEE: DECEMBER . 15, 191. Dirds Make Wonderful Gifts. NO gift brings greater joy to the heart than a good bird. The Max Geislcr Bird Store, 17th and Farqam, are showing a wonderful line of canaries. All bred from im ported stock, both Rollers and Hartz Mountain, excellent songsters tlicy. present many exquisite colors and markings. The very newest and most artistic things in cages are he- Gift Suggestions. I jotted down a list from Thomp son, Belden & Co.'s window dis play the other morning, which may w v ing shown in this shop, brass, sil ver, wicker and enameled wire. A silver cage at $5.75. large and roomy with pretty lines, has a pierced guard round the lower edge. A wicker cage on high stan dard lias tiny vase flower holders on each corner ofthe cage and gar lands of daintily enameled flowers round the top! Saucily insouciant ; parrots, in gaudy feathers, will be joyfully received by the children, a lasting gift are they from $18 up. Young birds, who may be educated to talk well, make thetlieet pets for (the littlfc people. ' Holiday Books. TH,E Megcath Stationery Store, 5t1 and Farnam, were unpack ing a multitude of Christmas books and games when I was in there yes terday morning. Entirely new, ar tistic, they'll delight the boys and girls. In large type, easy words, the lxioks are 75c and ij'l.ltf, the child improvement games, (lowers, birds, reading, numbers, arc 63c. There is a circus game, to cut out, 35c, also a paper doll book for 25c. For the grown-ups, scrvicc'rceords for home library, 75c, contain president's war messaflc, boys' record of ex periences in training and abroad, Very new and attractive. While gifts for every personality are the .soft leather bound books, favorites of fame and fiction. j Gift of Extraordinary Beauty. FROM the hands of master crafts men come the parchment sl'ades edged in lacey gold braids .to add attractivness by day and re-s-plendcnt, beauty by night. You can fit your lamp in any color (shade) or size from the collection just receiv ed by .the Eldridge Importing com "pany. Their price range is from $3. IK) i:;. "Designers Know All About the Poetry of Motion. THANKS to vel vet and 'the vogue for lines that fairly melt into each other the velvet in this casa is midnight blue the fur 1 northern bea ver, of rich dark ness witn silver liehts that across us folds and as for lines it's a wonder somebody doesn't set them to music, then play them so allur ing the beauty of this velvet "dress-suit" at the F.W. Thorne shop, Eighteenth and Far nam. For the suits are really dresses of smart modishness sb artistic their design ing. Not alone in their grace are the velvets, for the dis tinction -is shared by the frocks of other fabrics. A Burgundy broadcloth might seem sophisticat e d, but when the cling ing fabric fashions the distinctive little trotteur shown with flying panels edged in Hudson -seal, and col lar and cuffs of fur, we are fascinated. Demurely attractive is a taupe model with very fulUshirred pan els at the side hang ing from long fitted yoke j effect, over which is tied most pleasingly a string girdle. Since Paris has decreed the "ear height'' collar, this ' suit is adorned with large collar of newest cut in Hudson seal, while bands of same finish the flying pan els. Tres charmant! Butterfly tinted are the blouses we find to wear with these suits. Every one of the new shades is represent ed! Shimmering rose and gold metal cloth started to fashion an enchanting frock I'm sure, but stopped, af ter draping itself into a long blouse, inspir ed and truly lovely! A dark taupe em broidered in heavy , taupe silk and rose ith sprinkling of cut steel bead hu ooltar velvet ... help some of you in these last days of eager planning. A very frilly georgette collar W white, smocked and 'broidcred. Gloves in dainty colojs and fancy stitchings. Lace hose of heavy silk in black and white. A table scarf, for long fire side table, heavily embroidered in shades oi rose, finished with tassels of silver a long narrow pillow to match this, with tassels on each end. Next in gorgcousness are two scarfs for bullet, table or dresser in dainty embroidery and 11 1 c t lace. A brocaded rose comforter crowds in. jealous for attention. While down :t the front of the window is a dainty gold mesh bag set in amber frame. Semi-precious stone brooch es and bar pins sparkle brightly at the side of heavy black velvet bags, or vie in daintiness with silken "undies" and sheer handkerchiefs. Bom'j'r slippers in French blue and pink, bright colored toilet waters, perfumes and powders lend festivity to this window of holiday joyous ncss. - Jewels You Can't Forget. THERE'S "a certain satisfaction, well-founded, in being able to say of a gown, "It's from Worth," in the same way, one may say of jewels, "it's from Edholm's Shop 10th and Harney." Fulfilling every woman's desire are the jewels which fill the special diamond wall case in this exclusive shop. Jewels fashioned by artist designers of whimsical originality, ever remem bering that the true artist uses rieh- God bless this house on Christmas Day ' And all who in it dwell, And send us work, and send us play; And many a glad Noel. God send us store on Christmas 'Day Of friends, and health, and mirth; And bless us with thai dream alway, That blessed the world on Christmas Day: "Good will, and peace on earth." The Gift of Permanence. GIFTS for men should certainly be of the lasting uscfuluess wnich characterizes the gifts to be found in the Allah Shop, 207 South Eighteenth St. Imagine one's 'desk enhanced by one of these charming desk sets in' the uniquely attractive designs of bronze! Wouldn't he be comfy with this matchholder and II it vi mW tit 7 ness without ostentation. A string of pearls on a platinum chain has a flexible pendant of close set square cut diamonds, which moves with softly clinging sinuous grace and beaijty. Of continental insipra tion aTe the large single diamond pendants in square cut stones. Wholly delightful, a ring setting ot platinum basketry encrusted with diamonds' and sapphires. Inspired by the idealistic beauty of precious stones and in keeping with the sea son's lavishness, are theSc jewels, each one worth, at least, "a King's ransom" mes amies! Fiber Silk Straw Hats. HATS go their own ways in the choosing of materials for their fashioning. Spring hats are here, my dear, and they're utterly adorable of the new fiber silk straw combined with velvets, taffetas, faille! Jaunty silhouettes are cast by their inspired trims of smartly placed feathers, quills and ribbons. The Nebraska Clothing company's millinery department, Fifteenth and Farnam, are showing these hats ex clusjvely, and they're wholly de lightful. There are nine different shapes, any of them universally be coming, in six different colors to combine with the color of your costume. Feminine and Delightful ARE the garments designed for intime wear which Herzberg's Women's Toggery, 1517 Douglas street, are showing for the holidays. Precociously charming little cami soles, fashioned of sheerest geor gette, satin and crepe de chine are adorned with quaintly lovely touch es. Embroidered flowers, which, upoif examination, prove to be clusters of French knots, tiny set ins of tucked georgette, "old rose" roses, pare pink posies and ribbons ot every color have these little "charmers." Something decidedly new are the "undies" of creamy white, and most unusual is their charm under brightly-tinted blouses. Satin shirring under creamy silk lace ash tray showing Pan piping merri ly, while the masculine of the party puff? Particularly appealing in its artistic utility is a combination clock and calendar for $4.95. Distinctive indeed, the Hindu paper clip for 65c. And you should sec the Hindu who proudly adorns a white enameled knocker, $1.10. In this collection of bronzes you'll find ink wells.Sitampboxes, pcutrays, in fact everything necessary to the highest efficiency of our men. "Rock-a-Bye, Baby." DAINTY little pillows, boudoir and baby, tops of finest hem stitching, Philippine embroidery and mosaic punch work, I've found in the Kldridge Imptg. Co.'s show rooms. Fourteenth and Farnam. They arc all ready (buttons and but tonholes) to slip in little silk pil lows $2.75 and $3.50. Little love ahles that partake -of baby's own soft prettiness. Holiday Furs. AULABAUGH. the Furrier, Nine teenth and Farnam, is showing ljiarvelous red fox scarfs for $55, with muff to match, $50. Large scarfs in the same style in taupe or black lynx, very choice, are $75. If long haired furs are not becom ing to my lady fair, there are cape coatee's that make regal gifts. And for "him," warranted to keep head ' From the Garden of Allah, This incense flows, -May it bring you t Sweet dreams of repose." Incense burners ingenious inded: tiny brown pagoda with four prayer bells suspended, 40 cents. Black and gold Buddha, 25 cents. Infin itesimal bronze urn with cone and Mick incense in box complete, for 50 cents. Oddly interesting is a gray coiled serpent, showing tones of pink, 25 cents. The Delightful Japanese WHAT an artist he with his quaint conceptions. The'"Nip pon Importing company, 218 South 18th street., offer Japanese objects in bewildering array for our pleas ure this Christinas. Such an effect ed i tf think ye well on Christmas Day That love is more than art, ' AiM the words of love and cheer alway Rhyme well within the heart. So sing we all on Christmas Day Old songs of Christmas cheer. God grant us brave, true words to say; Yea! help us live soine better way In all the glad new year. - A Christmas prayer by Charles W. Kennedy in Christmas Scribner. 1 "A New Musical Art" THE newspapers enthusiastically declared when their music critics had heard the New Fldison in a music re-creation test in which some of the brightest of the metro politan stars took part. Peculiar to this instrument alone is the quality of not adding a single tone, nor tak- and hands warm .n;d cozy, there are aviator caps of natural muskrat and mink brown muskrat for $7.50; and one-fingered gauntlets of otter and muskrat for $9.00. Everyone welcomes gifts of fur. Shopping Bags of Quiet Elegance ARE these just received from Japan by the Eldridge' Import ing company, 14th and Farnam. Black, brilliant blue, green in sev eral shades, combined with silver and gold threaded brocade, and lining of heavy gold satin, arm cord of heavy gold, make a lovely ensem ble. A beautifully useful gift for $6. The Pleasures of Life SHOULD not always be counted in, dollars and cents. The Jacobs Lee Drug store, 15th and Douglas, with entrance in the Rialto theater lobby, are shewing the loveliest of gifts at very reasonable prices. Candies in attractively decorated and ribboned boxes, and all kinds of perfunMS, creams, sachets and soaps. Give your lady her very most ivc oval fray of black and silver with large dragon adorning it most i fiercely, did 1 tin d there this week. A charming background for the blue and white tea set I sent out. 'China of all kinds, kimonos bril liantjv colored, in crepe and silk., blue Irnd white linens in bamboo and flower designs, baskets, carved chairs, and puffy padded robes and "By Baby Buntings" for the tiny ones and drolly amusing gifts, as well as those richly impressive are to he found here. Children Love ACCORDION pleating. Do you know Polly never had a 'cor dion pleating dress? And it has al ways been more or less of a disap pointment. The Ideal Button & Pleating companyl 308 Brown build ing, do beautiful work, and the gift need not be expensive, for very in expensive material may be used, soft fabrics such as wool batists, nun's veiling, challies, Henrietta, in four widths of 36-inch goods, allowing two inches for hem and two inches for shrinkage on each length is suffi cient. The pleating is very inex pensive and with cost of material brings the gift to about $5. A great 'deal of pleasure for so small a sum! The dress is practically made, for the more simple the tiny bodice, the better. The Mood Reflected. ONE afternoon as I visited La mond's second floor style shop, I was impressed with the showing of brighter colors, dresses in bright shades were being selected for aft ernoon wear and dinner dresses. As one womanexpresscd it, "I am now in a mood for colors." She is only one of hundreds of women who are reflecting the brighter mood. When in Doubt Give-Him , Shirts and Neckwear LEST we forget the mere civilian, in the J. T. McQuillin shop, 1512 Farnam, Polly has found merchan dise in men's wear that bespeaks character. Real silk shirts, from $7 to $15, of wonderfully individual fab rics, tub, serge and jersey silks of the kind to appeal to men of good judgment. Gold, in mixed stripe in one shirt is excellent indeed.- Blue and white distinguishes another, with just a mixture of black. They ;re to be found in a bewildering array of color schemes! Cravats (from $1.00 up) in an assortment of pleasing colors and designs wl meet the approval of men who select their dress accessories with discriminating taste. English tiro cades, French taffetas, and embroid ered basket weaves, vie with the im mensely popular knitted Ties. "Good As Well As Beautiful" MAY be truthfully said of the Flatiron Cafe and Tea Room. Seventeenth and St. Marys avenue. Delicious, indeed, are the luncheon and dinner surprises (40 cent lunch, m Gift Perfumes. EXCEEDING your fondest hopes are the toilet waters and per fumes shown in the Fvanco-Ameri-can Shop, 772 Hrandeis building. In each bottle is a natural flower spray which makes this a gift of in dividuality and distinction. The toi let water is $1.10, the perfumes $!.()() and $2.50. Tljc perfumes at $2.50 are in opalescent bottles and pre : ;nt a very charming appearance in deed for they've every dainty color conceivable. Rainbow-hued, they at once suggest the rare fragrances in which they come: Crabapple, Dear est, Fascination, Hyacinth, Ideal, Iu spirantc, La Joie, Persian Garden. Rose, Sandalon, Sweet Peas, Violet and wild Arbutus. Mrs Humphrey is making up very lovely gift boxes; tell hervwhat you want to pay, she'll fill a box, wrap, seaH and send it cither to you or to the o'ne to whom you want it to go. Christmas Flowers. THE John Bath Flower Shop, 18th and Farnam, will fill all holiday orders with choicest blossoms, and with an artistic service which always gives perfect satisfaction. Visit this shop, you'll be well repaid by the clever suggestions given as to decorations, color schemes, etc., -for the holidays. Mr. Bath is making up very lovely wreaths tor the Scientifically Corrective Fitting., j rp HERE are many important, -L points in corset fitting to b taken into consideration when' cotn-j paring the expert fitting done byi corset specialists with that of inex- perienced and untrained litters.j Most important of all is the cor-, rcctive work done. It is even great-; er than tho preventive, work, for" v; almost hopeless ca:es have been cured and readjusted by corrective, fitting. Mrs. D. A. Hill, corset spe cialist, 205 Neville building, lias dc voted the' last eight years to the physiological correctness of skilU fully designed corsets and -will give vou expert advice and fitting. Give For Pleasure'the Year Around, DID you ever have the experience of takinc out carefully packed cemetery in heavy glossv magnolia Rowns from a trunk to find them ut-i,- -,i r....-j n - ...! tcrlv unDresentable? It couiam ii3 oii.i iu 'iiuaii iiuwtie ami . . m4J 50 cent dinner) to be had here each day. Have you tried their Thou sand Island dressing? So delect able is it that I at once asked for the recipe; you will, too. The tea room is open all day long to ac commodate hungry shoppers, and savory indeed are the dishel served. Things New and Lovely. A multitude of gifts to fit every taste and purse are to be found in the jewelry department at Bran deis, 16th & Douglas. What first attracted me was a tray of gift spoons and servers in sterling silver, whipped cream servers, sardine, mayonnaise, meat, salad, and sugar, some of them in the Priscilla design, for, 69 cents each. A glass cheese dish with Sheffield server is 59 cents, and tiny ;salt and pepper set of same is 50. cents. Novel and lovely are tiny bud vases and. baskets. A rack holding two tea balls, one ' for green the other for black tea, is most unusual. While a sterling match holder and ash tray for $5 to accompany after dinner coffee, will bring joy to hospitable hearts. The Winter Suit. ' IN the east there is a decided pref erence for the smarj- fur-trimmed and tailored suit for winter wear. These new models shown by "La mond's" smart wear shop, are be ing adopted as the last word for the season! ing away an expression of the voice of the living artist! Visit the Rouse Edison Parlors, Twentieth and Farnam, they will welcome you at any time! Or if you can't visit the shop, I'll be delighted to send you illustrated folders, showing the dif ferent period styles of the instru ment. Dancing Frocks. NOW that the boys arc coming home, the dancing frock will be here to greet them. Lovely creations are now shown at Lamoud's Special ty Shop, Securities 151dg lotlr and Farnam In airy fabrics, rich metal cloth, opalescent sequins, dainty os trich feather trims, you simply won der why they are not more expens ive. I saw some wonderful frocks just unpacked at $25.00, $29.50, $35 and $39.50. Bags and Fans Fans and Bags. SOUNDS quite like a fairy password- And quite fairylike in quality-are the bags with their dainty accessories which I've found in the i.iillinery department of the Nebras ka Clothing company, Fifteenth and Farnam. Velvets,- silks and leath ers. Bags of green, gold and brown velvet draped from frames of grasses. 1 hese wreaths r?.nge in price from $2 to $5. Wicker Furniture Fills Many Requirements. FILLING requirements for both "art sense" and common sense are the articles made up by the Omaha Reed & Rattan .'o., 640 South Sixteenth street. There are muffin stands, tea carts, bird cages, magazine stands and baskets, fern eries, lamps and "comfy" chairs. Decidedly inter esting gifts these, and if you're seeking the un usual in toys, they have many jolly things to delight the little automobiles 'n evcry- happen if vou had one of the Hart man Trunks they're showing at Frcl Mo ing & Steinle's, Eighteenth and Farnam. Absolutely different from other trunks; they're feminine, m dears, no nail-breaking vorries with locks, hinces and hangers that wd have had with .trunks before. With box of shoes, and closed rases for dainty garments, it's a trunk to give iov forever. But torn 'tween two loves is Polly, for distractingly joll. r.nd delichtful are the automobilol nicnic hampers, fitted for the serv-i ing of elaborate "picnic lunches. Twj; jolly gifts are these. - ' j Those happily on the ' .way td: growing up still love to get out foiJ skating parties, wienie roasts, etc. For such as these, are the wooljlj tarns, scarfs of bright colorS( the( rhops are showing. ' '' You Wouldn't Bclievp the Thins They Do in Parit Nowaday! In the way of frocks and wraps for dan sant and formal af fairs, also informal, and Omaha is charmed indeed to turn to things friv olous. Many are the gorgeous affairs slated for the win- A foi art VrtllMl H dp- UCA WW 9f U V lighted to sse thel, ) lacfi and silken love- ii i linesses on display with riobon rosebuds is flaunted on one "Teddy" suit of gleaming satin. Dainty little bloomers of satin and knit silk have shirred satin ribbons round the knees. But when we come to .regally graceful boudpjr robes in delicately rich shades, rose, red, gold and blue, we feel that never before have we known such surprising graciousness. Hand-embroidered, in basket and fan designs, pleated, shirred and fringed, they're artistically exquisite. The prices, mes amies, truly amazing $12.50, $lti nd $14.85 . , t lovd "sweet." in one of these at tractive holiday settings. You'll be ciirprised at the lovely richness even a jar of cream can present if made "dolly" in silks, satins, and brilliantly colored boxes. You'll en joy the same sincere service in this new shop which we have always as sociated with the Jacobs-Lee Shop at 17th and Douglas. Frenchy Blouses. EVERY woman just loves such dainty unusual blouses as those I saw at Lamond's Smart Wear for Women. Second floor, Securities Bldg. Exquisite combination in gray, rose and crystal beads. ' I'm sure you'll agree that they are "Frenchy" and extremely dainty. They are priced from $9.75 to $18.50. It's hey for a merry old Christmas if "he" has one of the new silk house jackets 1 found this week. Of heavy brocades they're lined in plain silk My Dears: The Christmas table decorations this year should be jolly indeed, to express theestatic joy we're feeling. The shops are showing paper table sets for 75c (cloth, donies and plates), picturing Old Santa, hiis faithful steeds and festive sprays of mis tletoe and holly. Candy and nut cups are unusually hilarious. Sparkling little trees top some of these boxes, each- branch lighted with infinitely small tapers, which really burn. Chocolate goodies, in bright silver ami gdd wrappings, hang from some of the branches. To add jollity to the occasion are favor caps of scarlet, 15c, with merry verse and Santa head mounted, with background of mica-sprinkled white paper. Red, fuzzy clipped paper-covered Christmas bells of scarlet, with holly sprig on the top, hold spicy candies, and are ornamental indeed. Place cards, botlT simple and elaborate, are quite in line; the prettiest ones I found have packages stacked on one end of long, narrow card these are 60c a dozen. And you are planning to play cards after dinner quaint tally cards show groups of English children, delightful, indeed; they're 5c each. For further decorations (remember, there can't be too many) there are tiny velvet poinsettias. in red, green and white, at 4c each; larger ones at 6c; and gorgeous big blossoms for 15c each. Green and scarlet wreaths of freez, with spray of poinsettias, are $1.50, and freez for church and school decorations is 3c a yard. I'll be glad to get any of these decorations for you, or to tell you where to find them. Helpfully yours, tortoise shell, velvet, green gold, silver and brocade, are full of sur prises in the way of coin purses ind mirrors, they're $6.50 to $18.50. 'And the fans, madamoiselle, are dreams! Every conceivable color is represented in this art gallery of crtrich fans, at $2.45 and $3,45. A Serviceable Gift For This Christmas. TO KEEP up with the demands of these strenuous times you need an electric washing, machine. It will save you money, time anJ strengtKancTmake you independent of help which is becoming scarcer every day. Conserve your tirtie and energy by going direct to the E. B. Williams Electric Shop, 312 South Eighteenth street. They make a specialty of machines and you'll find in this shop a representation from every standard line in the country. I'll send you illustrated folders if you'll write. Interior Decorators WILL delight in the artful objects on display in the A. Hospe Music and Art store, 1513 Douglas street. Lamps and shades of soflr tones, rich woods and artistic lines, nut bowls at $1.50, $2 and $3; Japan- ones dolls, thin. Isn't It Queer WF; go to Europe trwsee what we can see, and feef that the art objects found there are perhaps better than those at home. Yet some things here are often more worthy of praise. I've just seen a wonder fully fashioned bed cover, rkh and luxurious enough to be iised on a royal bed. Artistry displayed in every stitch, there are millions of them. Strips of crocheted lace, ten inches in width, and five strips of linen all hemstitched and sewed to gether by hand comprise this fairy cover. Six and one-half inch wide lace finishes the edge. Wholly alluring, its most elaborately lovely. This artistic creation is for sale, and I'll be happy to give further details if you'll phone or send me a note. Odd Pieces of Mahogany to En- fc hance the Comfort and Beauty of jn the p w. Thome r " ?,VA .... - , ... ShP' and Far Li.UE.ivnu on wie imru iioor at Orchard. & Wilhelm's. the other day I discovered pieces of gift furniture wdiich seem to reflect the very spirit which we of these times are desirous of introducing in to our ho.nes. Spinet desks in brown ino li Aero ii v at and $.15. tplrnhnne sets $11), muflin stands, $4. Martha an opanisn ueauue. Washiivgton Sewing tables, $20, adds richest scroll embroidery, i o n g fringing, and even a long fringed and embroidered scarf to its voguish co quetry. Just made to bring out the beauty of white hair is the black satiny frock, which serves ns ' a back ground to rare and luavy black Fices, while the girlish fio:ures will find creamy gnogette frocks of sheer chic! The-wraps to Accompany those frocks to dinner, dansant and theater are of a lavishnss to satisfy the most nam. iNot conieni with a rare combi nation of wh i t e charmeuse and rose georgette, one little gown which has caught the spirit of Wiliam and Mary humidors, artistic cabinets to hold tobacco, tea wagons with lift-off tray top, $17.50, no end of ma&ogany book ends, at $4.50 per pair up, chairs and rockers, Windsor type, $20, Plymouth fold ing "Tuckaway" tables $6.50, Royal reclining chairs, oak, upholstered in Spanish leather fabrikoids or leather $26 to $55, and house safes, cunningly concealed ifl fine ma hogany cases of Adam design, $50. Be different this year, give gifts of luxurious of women lasting use and beauty. More Shoe News. THE Walkover Boot Shop, 317 South loth street, is the source of this bit of news. The restric tions on styles, height, heels, and colors to be used in women's shoes holds good until June- 1. So we Adv. cse trays from $1 to $7; sewing baskets, $1 to $5; smoking sets for table or standard with new match holders, $1.50 to $4.50. The art flowers in unique colorings, scarlet, orange, rich rose and violet, 'once dium, goldlack, mimosa, magnolia are unusually beautiful. - Attractively sweet are the tiny sachet bags found in one of the im porting shops, violet, oriental rose, trailing arbutus, vertyenia flower petals, enclosed in silky tissue, they're 15 cents. - -C must buy our shoes of modish line and color while there are dainty shoes from which to choose. The prices will be the same f8r at feast a year. You'll find dainty gift hosiery for men and women in the Phoenix line here. Have you ited their new repair hop? ' great draped af fairs of flowing lines, with great stretches of fur to muffle rosy ears and snowy shoul ders.' A sapphire velvet is wondrously captivating with un even hem, so dear to the heart Pari sian, and becoming combination of dark beaver. A golden taupe velour has collar of beaver which, when opened, hangs do the waist line. Then there are wrap ot- fur and plush. Such impressive richness, my dears ! Let' dress, dance, and be vis-, merry, for it s Christmas twv" y J -fv.!;.wrrxir'