The Indianapolis times. [volume] (Indianapolis [Ind.]) 1922-1965, 1927-12-13
BY BETTY HEFFERNAN

A problem in analytical geometry,
or even in spherical "trig;" Elm
STEMS theory Of relatively. or squar-
ing the circle-they sound intricate,
but they're child's play compared
with choosing the best young mans
Christmas gift.
So opined perplexed young coed
to me yesterday. She was right and
she was wrong. Go at it the wrong
way, and it is. Take the right way,
and it isn't.
At first it does seem an unsolv-
able problem to find something diff
ferent from the usual scarf or tie
affair and at the same time to have
the cost chime in with the remains
Of the quartNrly allowance" as my
college friend described it.
Shops Offer Them
The department stores and the
speciality shops offer clever sugges-
lions (Which live up to these two
qualifications) for gifts for the
young university man and his
sophisticated brother who has en-
tered a business or a profession.
Books, thoughtfully chosen, make
delightful as well as inexpensive
gifts. A very subtle holiday remem-
brance for your favorite Phi Beta
Kappa who perhaps was your "Vag-
abond King" date is 1.-The Ro-
nance Of Villon," by Francois CARGO,
illustrated in aquatone.
For the bold, dashing young man
who boasts Of q pirate ancestor,
1.-THE Ship Sails On" by Nordahl
Grief, is appropriate. Something for
the blase young clubman who thrills
you, but at the same time rather
frightens you with his fastidious
taste is Negro Drawings" by Mi
guel Covarubias, composed Of fifty
seven drawings. some of which ap-
peared in Vanity Fair and caused a
ripple of excitement in the smarteSt
Eastern sets.
Smoking Gifts Good
Interesting gifts for the smoker
can be found in several speciality
shops. A clever arrangement Of
nested ash trays, nickel plated with
brilliant colored glass Innings. will
be a welcome present for the gay
young man who is keeping "bache-
lor's half this winter.
Pipes of all kinds, and tobacco
pounches Of smart striped silk with
oiled silk Innings, surely will find a
happy haven in many Princeton,
Yale, or Harvard club rooms.
For cigaret smokers, the ostrich
skin case for informal use, and the
sterling silver case, handsomely en-
graved, for formal attire, are being
shown.
The "open and light in one ges-
ture" cigeret lighter is the latest
effort in that line.
Attractive jewelry displays are
enough to make any daughter storm
the parental bank to gather up ad-
ditional pennies to add to the al
lowance, which by this time is
pounQ 10 pc IN q SAD SCaUe.
Cuff Links Intrigue
For the man about town, there
are fascinating cuff links and dress
sets Of diamonds, pearls, and dia-
mond and onyx combinations.
For the young fraternity man,
crested jewelry, whether it be the
Maltese cross, the sword and shield,
or the dragon Wooglin, will be we'll
received.
Striped motor robes that Just
seemed to belong to speedy touring
cars with flashing tcnneau wind
Shields, or to exhilarating little
roadsters, are featured at ore shop.
These robes may be had in. almost
any quality, with a wide range Of
prices.
Binoculars for the true sports
man, beverage cases and cocktail
shakers, advertised ito concoct and
mix to perfection"-well, whatever
you have-and walking sticks for
the young traveller who Just has re-
turned from 'Lunnon-town" and
feels capable of keeping one under
control, were the last gifts I saw on
my tour to find the answer to my
college friends problem.
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