Elmore bulletin. [volume] (Rocky Bar, Idaho) 1889-1906, 1892-03-19
roa voua BACHELOR FRIENDS.

What YounG Women May Give Co Men
for Christmas or Birthdas Gifts
Girls who have been the recipients Of
numerous attentions from their men
friends are no longer called upon 10 suf-
fer the uncertainties that formerly beset
them when the time comes TO testify
appreciation with small souvenirs pre-
scented mt Christmas or on birthdays
II used to be serious matter to think
mp suitable gifts for a man. III one hap
pened to achieve popularity with the
fair sex his ingenuity WAS severely taxed
20 know what disposition to make OF the
scores of shaving sets, slippers. mouchoir
cases and pen wipers that threatened TO
deluge him.
Some years ago. after the death Of q
lannon's physician. his wife. in looking
over his effects, counted thirty odd en-
broidered smoking caps sent by his ferni-
nine admirers, together with unlimited
useless needlework her husband had
never even removed from their original
wrappings With much tact the lady
gave the entire lot to a fancy charity
bazaar going ON in the town at the time.
But men have changed, and their me-
cessities are tenfold more complex than
Of old. For instance. the bachelors.
those who live in apartments, they are
grateful for almost any little triie that
adds to the luxury Of their menage.
| Nearly all Of them do bit of perfume
tory housekeeping. and give afternoon
teas In their chambers during the season.
In the glass corner cupboards fitted into
the wall they are therefore happy to add
dainty tcacups and decorated plates to
their carefully selected stock Of china.
Silk tea cosies, embroidered doylies, di-
van pillows and prettily outlined tray
cloths are among the inexpensive pres
ents a young woman may give with pro-
priety.
III the friendship Ia Of long standing.
or the obligations on her side are many
and heavy, piece of silver may be war
ranted. Then her selection Of gifts is
vastly extended. She may choose a fat
repousse cream ing, hammered silver
sugar bowl, an engraved dish for bon
bons or tea leaves; or, again. from the
miscellaneous counter where silver ink
stands. loving cups, picture frames and
candlesticks are sold, choice bit of
Doulton or cut crystal flower bowl is
admissible under the circumstances
named, but the lady should always make
sure that her Offering Is suggestive Of
the daintiness Of its feminine donor.
Costliness Is no longer prohibited in an
exchange of gifts. but etiquette that die
! tates in such matters Is quite as strin-
gent rs TO the style Of presents men and
: women give each other.
II Is not bad idea for those women
who have been entertained on yachts to
bear in mind the keen appreciation with
, which the captain receives pretty trihes
! intended TO add to the interior beauty oil
| his boat. An embroidered deck cushion
} a gay afghan. silk and lace shade Il
: temper the cabin lamps. are all usefu
and acceptable.
: But possibly the newest and most fat
! teringly individual of tricks belle car
bestow Is the pocket or toilet table GLOW,
4 member. 1t is n round heavy silver ring
q two inches and half in diameter. hav
; ing the mans full name and the date o
n its presentation engraved on its polishe.
a surface. Two dozen or more strands o
II vari-colored sewing silks are then loops
, over the ring and plated in gay braid
y Next. pair Of tiny scissors are depend
!, emit from the silver bar by lengths Of mar
i row blue ribbon. A big bow of yer
- much wider ribbon. of the same shade
81 has one loop cunningly fashioned into
N miniature button bag. the other furnish
,r ed with pocket for the silver thimbls
N while both ends are utilized Us needl
cases. Nothing could be more complet,
y and never will the bachelor bless hi
:. woman friend 30 fervently as when. /
i. tearing hurry, the little member bot
il. mp to supply his impatient needs.-Ne'
m York Sun.