New Britain herald., 1930-12-11

New York, Dec. 1.-The very first Christmas gifts-those that the Wise Men brought-were peace gifts.
 This Christmas it might be a good idea for you to give comfort gifts that mean peace. Peace to those that get them because they make them cozy; peace to the family because each member is happy.
 There are innumerable comfort gifts for the young woman of to- breakfast in bed, there is all of the araphernalia such as break fast tray, with individual set of gay china, single vase flower, amusing books and individual elec- tric cooking equipment If she reads in bed there are new, warm, woody crocheted and knitted bed jackets this year with furry trim.
 Clothes for Sports
 All kinds Of extra bits of lovely
  a chaise tongue, a bedside lamp, boudoir pillows, a basket weave woolen throw or Afghan, rainy day apparel such as new colorful raincoat. with cape coller, and um- brella to match; toe ruhbers in case to carry in a purse, sports outfits, extra warm gloves for sports; d new supply of handker- chiefs, stockings, and a pair of the new angora breechettes 70 wear under her frocks on cold days.
 Mother, aunt or "the wife" may welcome some of the new colored sheets and pillow cases that now come in figured designs, in sets. The quaint hug g-metight' is in style again. as are warm bedroom slippers. She may like smart outfit of lounging pajamas which she might never think of buying for herself a wrist watch; a has sock or two; couple of new pill lows to fit behind her back while req ding; an arm table for her easy chair to facilitate letter writing; solitaire or reading; an electric waffle iron, percolator, toaster or tea kettle; a case of several pairs of good scissors; some new des- sert dishes in the chic square shape; a sports outfit which she may have wanted; some smart aprons.
 Comfort Gifts for Men
 Most men love comfort gifts This year, instead Of considering a lounging robe, go in for loung- ing pajamas. Those for men, with the jacket slightly longer than sleeping pajamas, are belted and come in dark silks, in brocades, in flannel and even in gay linens and cottons for wear in warm houses. They are inclined to be striped, plaided. or made Of two tones of plain material.
 Then there are glazed kid house and gartcrs to match; sets of shoe trees coat and trouser hangers and laundry bag to fit his closet. There is a new shaving mirror that has an electric light in it for per feet illumination.
 A modernistic clock or one of the new and reliable electric clocks would be welcomed, &S would a steamer rug; new luggage, espe- cially fine Gladstone. d piece men always like; q good reading lamp; an easy chair; subscriptions to his fayorite magazines; beauti- fully monogrammed handker- chiefs; new pair of fur-lined gloves for driving: a warm scarf and mittens for skating; and an electric stove for those days when the wintry winds can't be beaten by the furnace.
 For the Young Man The young man about town, in college or just out of it and newly married, likes comfort gifts too There are many modernistic end | tables; easy chairs; hassocks; smoking outfits such as nests of ash trays, boxes of colored match es; cartons of cigarets or a new | pipe and tobacco pouch.
 l Electric orange squeezers and cocktail shakers are on the market and so are small electric stoves for party suppers in a mans rooms He might like a modernistic couch cover with pillows to match; 8 1 leather toilet case with brushes shaving equipment and creams; matching handkerchief and neck ! ties for gala occasions; books; | book ends; an orname ental reading | lamp; a modern desk and chair a colored portable typewriter; q radio; or an automobile cigare' lighter or other automobile equip ment, including robe and cushion.
 If child really lacks comforts it is fitting to give him things te wear. But, after all, children should have these things by right of living Reserve for them the pretties, the amusing games, thf l joy of Christmas. If other mem ] bers of the family are comfortable and at peace, surely the childrer should be made happy.