The Raymer enterprise., 1913-12-11

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 a
loop and button.
Sometimes It is a rather perplexing
question what TO give a man. Men
always like something that adds to
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. heecy mufaers are
liked by the man who motors. and bed
room slippers are also every welcome.
\ telephone memorandum with a
pencil attached would be daily re.
minder OF the giyer Cover a piece OF
cardboard with tan linen embroidered
In pink roses. Buy small pad Of
white paper and paste 1t on the linen.
Men invariably are pleased with
personal gifts. such as handkerchiefs
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 crowded place.
Then there are whisk broom hold.
ers covered In linen, and collar bags
made on circular form OF card board
covered with rose-colored brocade
and edged with old gold braid
For the man who shaves himself, a
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 silk cord.
There are plenty OF adorable gifts one
can make for the baby. An ingenious
idea is to cover an ordinary scale with
pink ribbon and slit II down the cen.
ter, neatly finishing the edges so
mother can see every day how much
the new baby is gaining. Use narrow
ribbon to hang up the scale. Also a
cute little water bag covered In soft
pretty flannel will be an acceptable
gift for his majesty.
Darling little bibs are made OF huck
toweling with curious shaped animals
cross-stitched in red thread across
the border.
A carriage strap which affords
much amusement to the infant 10
made OF elastic with satin ribbon in
pink or blue sheered over It. To this
strap, by means OF narrow ribbon.
a celluloid whistle. a rubber doll and
a teethlng ring are attached.
An enchanting little nightingale is
made out OF square OF cashmere.
crocheted on the edge with silk or
bound with wash ribbon Satin rib.
bons are run through casing to ft
the head
For the child that is a little older
you can make screen covered In
snowy plain material and decorated
with pictures cut from magazines and
books. One section for flowers. one
for animals. and one for birds. would
be much appreciated.
A scrap book made OF dark gray
lining pasted with pictures. is also a
gift a child can derive much pleasure
, from. After you have your presents
completed. be careful that they are
wrapped so that they have Yule
tide look about them. Use plenty OF
green and white tissue paper. Seal
the package with holly ribbon or gold
cord and don't forget to tuck spray
Of holly or mistletoe among the wrap.
pings.
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