Polk County news-gazette. (Benton, Tenn.) 190?-191?, 1913-12-11

for the thimble and small scissors,
BtEsh is attached with a narrow rib
b7a In the center have squares of
HhiEe flannel for the needles and pins.
HhRn not in use this case can be
rnlled up and fastened neatly with
hoop Ann button.
Sometimes it is a rather perplexing
question what TO give a man. Men
always Ike something that adds to
tsEir comfort and personal conye-
n3enee. II you can knit there is not
much EifficuIty in deciding what to
give. Knitted silk neckties are much
IN vogue
Ae1a warm, fieecy muffiers are
GkeE " the man who motors, and bed
EonEa slippers are also every welcome
"A telephone memorandum with a
yEnEl ATTACHED would be a daily re-
hinder or the giver. Cover piece OF
cardboard with tan linen embroidered
Ia pink roses Buy a small pad of
White paper and paste it on the linen.
MEa invariably are pleased with
personal gifts, such as handkerchiefs
with The monogram embroidered in
klfs GDrRer
"A rather good idea is to present
ygEr friend with his monogram en-
br0iaered heavily in black satin rib
bon. These monographs will be of
service 10 sew in his overcoat, so that
lfe can easily distinguish his coat from
RD11heris IN crowded place.
Then shere are whisk broom hold
srs covered in linen, and collar bags
made on circular form of card board
eeFerea with rosecolored brocade
and Hfiged with old gold braid.
For the man who shaves himself, a
shaving pad is useful. Cover two
squares of cardboard with any mate
rad you desire. Work the monogram
ON the center of the upper one, insert
leages Of tissue paper and tie together
With silk cord
I,hEre are plenty of adorable gifts one
CEN xnnEsS for the baby. An ingenious
aSIea liz aD cover an ordinary scale with
EEszl& wfhhGn and slit it down the cen
asr. REealy finishing the edges so
x1ot2aer can see every day how much
the new baby is gaining. Use narrow
rfbAun 10 hang up the scale. Also
Gzffe a7tele water bag covered in soft
pTHtfy flannel will be an acceptable
g9f1 for his majesty.
Dars5ng little bibs are made OF buck
egweling with curious shaped animals
grass stitched in red thread across
ats BORDER.
A carriage strap which affords
muSh amusement to the infant is
xnsEix or elastic with satin ribbon in
usglR or blue sheered over 1t. To this
strap. by means OF narrow ribbon.
"a ecllnloi6 whistle. rubber doll and
a aepfaAing ring are attached.
An enchanting little nightingale is
guaEe cut or square of cashmere,
ON the edge with silk or
bound with wash ribbon. Satin rib
busrs are run through a casing to fit
the head.
For she child that is little older
vpo xsan make screen covered in
snowy plain material and decorated
wysh pictures cut from magazines and
hooks. One section for flowers, one
Fsr animals. and one for birds, would
he auuch appreciated.
A SCRIP book made of dark gray
liufng pasted with pictures, is also a
pRgt "A child can derive much pleasure
rrutn. After you have your presents
ronplsaed. be careful that they are
wrapped SO that they have Yule
tfSSe Took about them. Use plenty of
green and white tissue paper Seal
ne package with holly ribbon or gold
rura and don't forget to tuck spray
n holiy or mistletoe among the wrap
pARge
sc9zyright. by W. G. Chapman.l