The Washington times. [volume] (Washington [D.C.]) 1902-1939, 1909-12-06

We'll. we have another full shopping
week before US. You should accomplish
wonders before next Saturday night; in
fact, your holiday purchases should
nearly all have been selected. il you go
about this task in the right way.
For a Monday talk L believe that ]
should cali your attention to some use
full gifts. The man behind the counter
will recommend something useful al
most every time. II you ask him. 1t is
more satisfactory. they say. in the long
run both TO giver and recipient.
OF course. little trinkets- that Will be
retained more for their sentimental as
sOcistions than for their real use are
SIT right It takes all kinds of things
20 make up the average American
Christmas. The best idea after all Is TO
study human nature a little and endeay-
or.to give something that you feel will
not be unsuited 20 the needs and tastes
OF the friend or relative who receives
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Whatever you do. shop early. For
once. 7 would really like TO see the peo-
pie OF Washington set an object lesson
for the balance OF the country Early
shopping saves nerves, money. and dis
content
Useful Gifts.
Under the head OF useful gifts IN
doubtedly. we can include a house jacket
for the man Be sure OF his size and
color preference, get the Information
out Of him some way, and then come
down and look over the immense stocks
7 should think you can get a beauty FOR
from $50 to $40, with less elaborate ones
in proportion.
humldor for the man who smokes
a great deal is something that he, per-
haps. has thought OF providing for him
self, but has somehow failed TO do so.
They come in any variety Of designs and
material.
Fur gloves for that autoing friend Of
yours certainly cannot be amiss as a
useful gift Prices from 81 to Sl5
A present that viii bring satisfaction
nine times out OF every zen is a box Of
gentlemans silk half hose. They are
not difficult OF selection and undoubted-
- are useful
Looking about bit for the woman
or girl. there are quite a lot Of Partisan
novelties on display this season. The
gun metal lOrgnette chains may be 50
described. and they are having quite a
run in the Capital Prices. s. and up.
The same description fits the cut JET
hat pins, which may be had from 81 up
Take Front Places.
Beaded bags and purses. 10 which
made passing reference previously, have
now taken front-coUnter places ar a lot
OF the stores. They are not absolutely
new, but have never been IN such vogue
as this season. Good ones can be hao
from s. up.
Plaques in hammered brass. quite an
assortment on display. are usefuY IN
that they are ornamental. They can be
recommended as excellent gifts for your
housekeeping friends. Prices from 81 up.
That young married couple you know
has neglected TO secure a percolator.
perhaps, and it's almost certain that Il
wasn't among the wedding gifts. Send
one out, and they'll be grateful every
morning IN the year for a real practical
gift. Dozens Of styles and sizes
Although il doesn't look like we are
going 10 have much snow this winter
e. the boy might appreciate sled tust
the same. ] know he's like a pair oil
skates. Two OF three dollars invested
in this way will bring a great return OF
juvenile happiness.
Tomorrow shall endeavor 20 look out
for the interests Of the boys and girls
bit ] have an idea that another LOT
or new toys has arrived
Come down and shop early.
A WISE SHOPPER.