Macon beacon. [volume] (Macon, Miss.) 1859-1995, 1913-12-19

for the thimble and small scissors.
which Is attached with a narrow rib
bon. In the center have squares Of
white flannel for the needles and pins
When not in use this case can be
rolled up and fastened neatly with .
loop and button.
Sometimes 1t Is a rather perplexina
question what to give a man. Men
always like something that adds tc
their comfort and personal conve-
nience. II you can knit there Is not
much difficulty in deciding what to
give. Knitted silk neckties are much
in vogue.
Good, warm, f1eecy muffiers are
liked by the man who motors, and bed
room slippers are also every welcome.
A telephone memorandum with a
pencil attached would be a daily re-
minder Of the giver. Cover a piece OF
cardboard with tan linen embroidered
In pink roses. Buy a small pad OF
white paper and paste 1t on the linen.
Men invariably are pleased with
personal gifts. such as handkerchief
with the monogram embroidered In
the corner.
A rather good idea Is to present
your friend with his monogram en-
%broidered heavily in black satin rib
bon. These monograms will be OF
service to sew in his %overcoat. SO that
he can easily distinguish his coat from
another's in a crowded place.
Then there are whisk broom hold
ers covered in linen, and collar bags
made on a circular form Of card board
covered with rose-colored brocade
. and edged with old gold braid.
For the man who shaves himself, 9
shaving pad Is useful. Cover two
, squares of cardboard with any mate
rial you desire Work the monogram
, on the center of the upper one, inser
!, leaves of tissue paper and tie together
= with a silk cord.
There are plenty of adorable gifts ont
can make for the baby. An ingenious
idea Is to cover an ordinary scale will
pink ribbon and slit 1t down the cen
I ter, neatly finishing the edges 81
q mother can see every day how mucl
e the new baby is gaining. Use marrow
ribbon to hang up. the scale. Also
cute little water bag covered In sof
pretty flannel will be an acceptable
a gift for his majesty.
Darling little bibs are made of hue
Q toweling with curious shaped animal
cross-stitched in red thread acros
o the border.
A carriage strap which AFFORD
much amusement to the infant !
made Of elastic with satin ribbon l
4 pink or blue sheered over It To thi
u strap, by means Of a narrow ribbon
!. a celluloid whistle. a rubber doll an
q a teething ring are attached.
a An enchanting little nightingale ]
d made out of a square Of cashmere
crocheted on the edge with silk q
9 bound with wash ribbon. Satin ri
hons are run through a casing to
d the head.
@ For the child that is a little .oldt
o can make a screen covered ]
d snowy plain material and decorate
II with pictures cut from magazines an
IT books. One section for flowers. or
1t for animals, and one for birds, woul
be much appreciated.
Is A scrap book made Of dark grs
If lining pasted with pictures, is also
q gift a child can derive much pleasul
,r from. After you have your presen
completed, be careful that they a
II wrapped so that they have q Yu
lie tide look about them. Use plenty
green and white tissue pa,er. Sc
e. the package with holly ribbon or go
n, cord and don't forget to tuck a spr'
lp OF holly or mistletoe among the wra
10 pings.
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