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rwmr*r - ’*1 ■vv^jJtuL BaaSmB iSSi ric o ur C-K % isssr ancy Wa res department of Bric-a-Brac and Fancy Goods is charmingly Christmasy and complete. There s been more richly ready for the buyer of gifts. European markets have contributed their choicest things and wares into a great bazaar of holiday color and charm. Out of the hundreds, we picture just a few. No. 1—Flower holder of Am phora Ware, eight infches high $2.95 Other pieces in this ware are vases, fern dishes, jardinieres, cloeks, fig ures. The designs and colorings are a delight. Prices, $1.48 to $24.50. No., 2—Vase of hand-deco- rated Holland Pottery, seven inches high $2.00 Who ever saw a piece of ware from the land of canals and windmills which was not quaint and attractive? This ware is unusually so.. . Dutch shoes, candle sticks, vases, jardinieres, steins, etc., 65c to $18.50. No. 3—Vase of Bohemian Glass with gold bronze mountings, eight inches high $2.60 Many out-of-the-ordi- nary shapes in vases, baskets, fern dishes, etc., are shown in this group. Some with bright and others with dull bronze mountings, $1.50 to $12.50. No. 4—Vase of heavy green Bohemian Glass with design of oak leaves and acorns in dull gold and deep garnet shades, nine inches high $3.48 Other pieces of this ware $1.25 to $8.50. No. 5—Ornamental stein or vase of Hungarian ware, hand decorated, nine indies •high ......; 95c No more attractive ware for such low prices has ever been shown. A very large and varied assort-. . ment is shown, consist ing of steins, vases, plat ters, plates, cups and saucers, flower pots, candlesticks, bowls and so on. Prices from 15c to $4.50 No. 6—Vase of dark green ‘Bohemian Glass, beautifully iridescent,, with silver de posit, 9 inches high $1.75 A large collection of these vases varying in ' price from 50c to ... $5.00 No. 7—Vase of fine Bohc- mian Glass in Tiffany de sign and coloring, 9 inches high $1.65 The colorings are ex quisitely blended in this ware. The rainbow tints are almost too elu sive to be described ac curately. Many shapes and sizes are here in price from 95c to $7.50 No. 8—Dainty bisque figure In Dresden decorations, 5 inches high $1.50 Dancing girls in airy, graceful poses, flower girls holding baskets, little Dutch boys and girls with match-hold ers, etc., are some of the other pieces in this pleasing group. Prices from 25c to $5.00 No. 9—Jardiniere of Empire Porcelain,with mounting of dull gold bronze, 4-inch pot, 5 inches high. Price... $3.00 This group of ware is at once striking and differ ent from anything before shown. The rich cream color of the porcelain is beautifully brought out in contrast to the dull gold mountings. All the pieces in open work like the cut. Fruit stands, baskets, fern dishes, and vases make up this par ticularly noticeable group. Prices 75c to $9.50 No. 10—Clock of hand-mod eled Faience ware; good works, 7 ihclies high. . .$7.50 The highest degree . of perfection in the art of ceramics is attained in this truly exquisite ware from the famous studios of Vienna. Every piece is an artistic creation carefully modelled by hand. Many pieces are spoiled in the- .firing,, which of course adds to the expense of produc ing. Still the prices are not high. Clocks, ink stands, jardinieres, elec troliers and aquariums in remarkably beautiful designs are shown in this group. Prices range from $2.50 to. $50.00 Special Tables Containing Articles at 10 to 25c. Bread-and-Butter Plates, Oat Meal Bowls, Candlesticks, Vases in Variety, Cigar Band Ash Trays, Pitchers, Hat Pin Holders, Stationery in Pretty Ilolly Boxes, Perfumes, Sachets, Penny Banks, Brooches, Stick Pins, Cuff Links, Purses, Bags, I Barrettes, Back Combs, Belt Buckles, Veil Pins, Cuff Pins, Sterling Silver Handle Egg Darners. ose