Sequachee Valley news. (Sequachee [Sequatchie], Tenn.) 1896-1952, 1914-01-01

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 q
loop and button.
Sometimes 1t Is 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 10
give. Knitted silk neckties are much
In vogue.
Good, warm. feecy mufflers 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-
mlnder 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 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 a 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.
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, insert
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 it down the cen.
ter, neatly finishing the edges 30
mother can see every day how much
the new baby is gaining. Use narrow
ribbon to hang up the scale. Also
cute little water bag covered In soft
pretty flannel will be an acceptable
gift for his majesty
Darling little bibs are made OF buck
.oweting with curious shaped animals
in red thread across
the border.
A carriage strap which affords
much amusement to the infant Is
made of elastic with satin ribbon In
pink or blue sheered over 1t. To this
strap, by means of narrow ribbon,
/ celluloid whistle. rubber doll and
teething ring are attached.
An enchanting little nightingale is
made out of square of cashmere,
,rocheted on the edge with silk or
pound with wash ribbon. Satin rib
IONS are run through casing to tit
he head.
For the child that is a little older
,ou can make a screen covered in
nowy plain material and decorated
With pictures cut from magazines and
looks. One section for flowers, one
or animals, and one for birds, would
,e much appreciated.
A scrap book made of dark gnay
ming pasted with pictures. is also a
lift a child can derive much pleasure
rom. After you have your presents
Completed. be careful that they are
wrapped SO that they have a Yule
ide look about them. Use plenty of
reen and white tissue paper. Seal
he package with holly ribbon OF gold
ord and don't forget to Tuck spray
I holly or mistletoe among the wrap
ings.
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