Richmond times-dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1914-current, 1917-12-12
Gifts for Mere Man

"Oh. what shall I,givc to father?"
or What on earth do you suppose John
would liiee?" Such arc the problems
with which the feminine mind is besct
as Christmas approaches. The ques-
ton Is usually solved by giving to ia
Their and John tho same thing YOU gave
them last Christmas. and the Christ
mas before that; in fact, ever since
you have been giving gifts on Christ
mas day at all.
Poor father and poor John, Don't
you suppose they get tired Of little
bow neckties which they wouldn't wear
Tor anything. and of boxes Of cigars
OF a brand they despise? Some people
think that men aren't AS fastidious as
women. that they don't have Il particu-
lar like and dislike in the way of
wearing apparel. for instance. as wo-
men. But don't you believe It, They
have their whms and fancies. too. and
to please them on Christmas you must
md out what these are. or course.
there are men and men, but. you may
be sure that they all have their hob
bies.
Let US try to make this Christmas
the incest one ever for the men. Let
us really take pains to find out what
though great many women would
like to vote. they are still thinking
OF the comfort OF the men, and want
to do anything they can TO please them
IL the man In question Is fond OF his
appearance and likes things to wear
be sure to buy the very latest thing
and be sure it will match his complex
ion-uniess. perchancc. his hair be red
and In such case should strongly
advise against "a tie TO match, il he is
fond OF sports, and most men have
some interest in this line, get him
something In sporting goods; If he Is
an automobiles. something for his ma
chine. Find out his tastes-you can
get him to talk abou, them very easily
and buy your gifts accordingly. One
of the most important things TO re-
member is what TO steer clear OF.
WEARING APPAREL.
OF KINDS THAT PLEASE
Men are just as finicky about being
up to-date in their apparel as women
are. There are just as many changes in
masculine styles as in feminine. Dame
Fashion is the same dear variable soul
in their world as in ours. If your
father or brother or friend is a society
man. buy for him whatever is the La
word in socks. neckties, gloves silk
shirts, and he will be happy. SILK socks
OF course, are always appreciated. and
in these the plain ColorS with clocks
predominate.
With socks. of course. come neckties.
! Many men are quite particular that
they should match their socks, and no
man can have too many. There Is q
great variety OF ties, plain, striped and
inquired. il mans taste IS quiet. he
would probably prefer the plain colors
or the more subdued figured ones; ii
noisy. there are any number OF horrible
color combinations 10 please his fancy.
stripes, OF course. are always popular.
a pair OF gloves makes an excellcn;
and very useful gift. The cray mocha
is mosf being worn. They have these
| In washable style. which would plea e
particularly. and the tan ones come
! i'll washable material. too. There are
| many novelties. too. in gloves. some IN
butternut color. some imported ones CT
chamois stitched in black, special ones
for the automobilist. and. of course.
fur-lined gloves are especially desiy-
able.
SILK shirts for men come in all sorts
| OF fancy stripes. and the high co!ors
are popular. For some men. however
! Il would be more suitable 10 buy less
| fancy shirts. and there are very ser
viceable shirts in russian cord.
Sweaters are always useful. especial
~ for men who go in for sports OF any
kind. Heavy ones. with high rolling
collars, are nice for some purposes, but
the soft Angora ones. which they can
wear underneath their coats.
Elffiers in wool. or silk. for sporting