Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1906-11-25
Xmas Gifts That Men Like.

why aren't there more Christmas gifts
that are appropriate for men?" or, Are
there any novel presents so the stereotyped
collar box, hat brush or stickpin will not
have to be given this Christmas?" are
questions often heard at this season of the
year. particularly by women who do fancy
work. And for once the answer may be
that there is at least one attractive gift
that an ingenious woman who has had a
little experience in needlework can make.
This present is waistcoat and naturally
appropriate. and is considered just now
particularly smart for business, SO that 1t
should be more than acceptable to the
average man. The material for this gar
ment Is perforated felt, in hunters green,
wine. red. black. ecru or white. and is en-
broidered simply or in an elaborate design
with chenille or a combination of chenille
and heavy silk thread. Most Of the en-
broidery work in done in two-tone effects
and in snowflake patterns that are ex-
ceedingly pretty. The felt is lined with
thin silk, and when the embroidery is fin
ished the pieces, with silk for the back,
must be sent to a tailor to be put together.
OF course the material is first cut in shape
as close to the measurements Of the man
who is to wear 1t as can be done without
his suspecting, so that when the design Is
worked in all the tailor has to do is to
put the pieces together and the garment
Is ready to wear. 1t takes about seven
Fights Of yard of felt that costs at least
s. while the ragtail chenille, which is ex-
pensive. amounts to $15 or $40, making the
garment quite a costly gift.
Tobacco pouches are always acceptable
gifts for men, and stunning ones may be
made from suede. A pretty pouch in rich
brown or dark green. lined with a maroon
silk, would be attractive when the edges
are pinked and a draw string Of heavy silk
with long tassels run In near the top. It's
not the kid, the lining or the cord that
makes these bags SO unusual. for without
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or in bright-colored silks, the pouches,
aside from being handmade, would be quite
the same as those bought in the shops.
But with an attractive emblem or two or
three initials prettily embroidered in one
corner. the pouches are presents any man.
no matter how surfeited with gifts, would
be glad to receive.
Knitted or crocheted ties. though not
novelty, will be desirable gifts, for they
are serviceable and, being made by hand,
are valuable accessory to any wardrobe.
In plain green, dark cardinal, or made of
q combination Of two-tone effects, or of
two strongly contrasting colors, such as
black and red or orange and blue, they
are striking contrasts as neckwear.
Similar to these ties. though fad that
has just been introduced. are the hand
billing, or. If necessary. with evening
clothes. to protect the throat during cold
weather. They are about ,twenty-four
inches long, ten inches wide and are I'm
tshed at either end with knotted silk fringe.
In black, white or black and white, dark
green. plum or navy blue they are pretty
and are practical. for they are long enough
to be wound around the neck at least twice.
without being bulky and uncomfortable
Desk accessories always make useful
gifts. and as rule need replenishing at
least once year. and this usually about
Christmas time, SO that the new year can
be begun with novel and attractive arti-.
cles to work with. Incidentally they make
the desk look smarter, and unconsciously
give the worker pleasurable feeling when