The sun., 1912-08-04
BIRTHDAY GIFTS FOR MOTHER.

saves and denies herself so that the
various members of the family shall
have as near what they desire as pos
siblc. even though those desires may
be decidedly beyond the sensible means
Of the family to provide.
Yet no one seems to realize or no.
tice her sacrifices. She has been per-
slstently thoughtful and overgcnerous
for so long that her sacrifices arc taken
as a matter Of course. So when her
birthday comes around. instead uf be-
ing remembered in Il manner proper
tionate to her love and service. she
often receives some little triilc insignih-
cant us gift and hearing no thought
for her comfort.
II must be granted. OF course. tina.
the mother Of family often receives
pieces 81 furniture and brlc-a- -brac,
china AMI cut glass lincns of various
kinds and even kitchen ware. II some
member OF the family thinks the house
needs new piece of furniture It will
be gently intimated to the family en-
masse or to father In particular that
mother would like this special piece Of
furniture for her birthday.
1t Is quite apt to be true. too. that
mother will say with enthusiasm on the
morning Of her anniversary that this
Is tho gift she most coveted. Even be-
! forchand, II you ask hcr point blank or
In roundabout way what she desires.
she will doubtless say something for
, the house.
oh. those busy housewife mothers.
Because they have apparently become
staid and settled. because they have ap-
parently no personal wish or desire he
! cause they bear the burden ~ sacrifice
uncomplainingly and urgrudsinsiy.
must they be forgotten in this way?
Must "" take them at their own modest
VALUATION. or at their real priceless
: worth? Must We forget that they are
! s:i.i youaE at heart and human In de-
s!reso
| son or daughter or husband
should buy personal things for the
mother--luxurious lovely things Tor her
bodily comfort. She should nut even he
trusted with money to buy them. unless
made to cross her heart or make some
! other promise that she Will spend
every last cent only upon herscl: and
| her unsrlfishness can hardly be trusted
, even then. Buy some luxurious piece
~ wearing apparel FOR her and obtain
the privilege of exchanging It. II de-
sired. for something In the same depart
mcut. That would safeguard the cx-
change from turning into a school suit
| for Willie or n feather boa for Mary.
| The articles illustrated here are sim
ply suggestive OF the many personal
things that can be selec, cd for mother
| \ gift that cannot fail to please n
mother !s a dainty tea tacket--neCliCee
enough 20 he comfortable for afternoon
work wear. preparing the evening meal
for the hungry family, yet dainty
enough to he prescntahie II unexpected
callers drop In.
Such a tea jacket can be made oi
challie or albatross. wash silk. wash
crepe and other dainty cotton fabric
and It's beauty enhanced with lace ol
dainty handwork,
In keeping with the warm negliRe'
are the warm bedroom slippers for
Jump ny" wear.
Then there are the lovely neckweai
accessories which. added TO tho plain
waist. drcss II up attractivcly. The little
fichu. So dear To the hearts of women oi
other generations. Is again In vogue
1t is welcome. not only because II
softens the lines at the throat. but be
cause II Is genuinely attractive to the
laverage woman. 1t gives the comfort
Of the collar'css waist. turned low al
the throat. and Al the same time adds u
dignitied finish