New Britain herald., 1928-12-12
BY JULIA BLANSHAM NEA Service Writer

NEA Service Writer
 New York. Dec. 1c - Christmas, too often, means giving Mother something for the house or some- thing practical and durable for her. self.
 The psychology of this ii all wrong. In this modern age, ono should remember that Mother af. ter all. is only woman. And what woman's heart does not thrill at receiving luxurious personal things that are bit frivolous and perishable?
 Husbands, daughters and sons really should go modern this year. when 1t comes to Mothers gifts. Dedicate Christnfes to beauty, when choosing things for her. And do not mind if they are perishable. Why should Mothers gifts last forever?
 Large selection
 Quantities of luxurious beauty things are on the market. any of which might perk Mother up. A box of beauty lotions. fine creams skin tonic., restful eye concoc- t,ons and 50 on: bottle of French perfumery, with atomizer: mod ernistic manicure things: colored bath salts to refresh her after a days work; expensive scented soaps: pretty sachets; toilet water in fine bottles. and a set of new bottles for the bath lotions -- rose water, hand lotion. skin food ana so on.
 Encouraging Mother is the real. ,zatior that she still is . person of charm and beauty. nothing would be more efftcacious than one Of the new little vanity tables. Fitted with creams and perfumery, 1t would give . Tilt to any womans spirit.
 Exquisite Lingerie Tn the same class are the fol- lowing: exquisite French lingerie. devastatingly delicate and allur- ing nexiigee, a chaise lounge with fine throw of quilted satin, fluffy lace slumber pillows. gay mules chiffon hosiery of perishao'e party shade delicate gloves. an ensemble purse and sandals and belt of novelty skins. modernistic boudoir light with triple French mirror. breakfast set of dainty chna, very large chiffce hankies for drcss-up. or a fine colorfu' overnight bag.
 Then, too. there are numberiesa treatments Mother may never have felt she could afford. Tickets to these might be greatly appreciat. cd. Such things include paid ticket to a series of ten weekly beauty treatments. treatment tick >.s to a hair specialist. turkish haths, swimming classes or some Of the reducing dancing courses. I If Mother is utterly immune te feminine beauty helps. at least the moderns can give her luxuries in the shape of rare books, potted cacti or other unusual plants. bit: of rare boudoir furniture she has tcoveted but never bought a plati' mum lorgnette, season opera tick cts. or a series of seats for good shows.
 | Jewelry abounds this Christmai to tempt the giver of beauty gifts Perhaps an exotic pair of earrinsl might spur Mother to new interes in Mfe. Or she may always havt wanted some pin. ring. jewelee hair comb, opera glasses. jewelet wrist watch or beads of some spe cial cut or color.
 Probably the most acceptable gift to any Mother is somethinl one Of her children has made him self or herself.
 Many of the foregoing gift, might be included in this category A fluffy little bed jacket to encour' age her having breakfast in bet once in a whi.e or some hand quilted little pillows to dress uI her day bed might be pleasing tt her. If the excheyuer permits Mothers gifts should be done 1T colors that please her. whether [ be a vanity table or . dressing gown.
 It may seem shocking to thI Mother who has always had carpe' sweepers, living room chairs. kitch en utensils or a new rug to fint , that Santa has sioughed off at hel door some cut-glass perfumer! bottles and a lot of other beaut! luxuries. But, the woman Is hart to find who doesn't enjoy shocks . therefore. there is everything iI . the favor of the giver of beauty