Evening star., 1937-12-06
Prom Washington Shops.

The boy is covered in copper-co colored
paper. which looks so attractive when
tied with your favorite Christmas
ribbons. This one is $3.50.
If you are interested in attractive
packaging, there is one firm that is
putting out all its Christmas products
in adorable boxes scattered with little
stars; furthermore, they come all
wrapped, with a card attached, in an
equally attractive star-duSted paper
to save you lot of trouble.
ET'S not neglect the men in this
mad orgy of Christmas shopping
Even in the very feminine toiletry de-
partments there are special counters
set apart for things that the men
like. Here We found some ideas for
men of impeccable taste that are
bound to please. There are group OF
gentlemen's toilet accessories as pleas
ing to the eye as they are unoffending
to the masculine nostrils. The distinc-
tive containers are Of ceramic (pot-
tery) in rich pigskin hue; Of an un-
usual shape, with off-center neck
that prevents drips; topped with COIN
like stopper plated with dull gold
Individual items, or sets, are hand
somely boxed, with wide band OF
maroon through the center. There
are shaving bowls, after-shave lotion
and tale, and tonic hair dressing. The
separate items are priced from 81.
There are several other English and
American houses that specialize in
toiletries for men, among which you
are bound to find something that will
fit the particular problem that you
are trying to solve
While you are looking along these
fascinating counters, do stop to see the
delightful compacts imported from
Austria. They are decidedly different
Quite fat, and almost square, they
have all the colors of an Arabian
Nights picture done in a small de-
tailed manner like tiny Persian wall
hanging. These are from 81 to $40
each.
NOW let us take little time out to
talk about new shop that had
its warming party last Tues
day. 1t is just about the last word
in smart, up-to-date salon for treat
ments that will help along the reduc-
ing program Of diet and exercise, by
means of vapor baths, electric cabinet
baths and Swedish massage.
The atmosphere Is ultra modern
American, but the management is
Swedish and we mean real Swedish
with an accent! Our hostess showed
us the most modern facilities which
enable her to carry out any course OF
treatment prescribed by a physician
All baths are given in a reclining
position under the latest improved
methods. Needle showers and Scotch
hose add to the fun Cor pain!) of the
treatment. There is a sun lamp and .
salt glow, so that you may have q
variety in your attacks upon the un-
welcome flesh.
Also under the same roof you may
have attention given to your hair
and your hands after they have been
somewhat spoiled by the steaming
bath. It's all very nice and very chic
in its spic-and-span whiteness.
Before you leave, take a look at the
perfectly fascinating boxes of bath
powder in turquoise blue suede cloth,
with bands of gold, and topped with
rosettes Of dainty rosebuds. They,
along with round jars of blue bath
crystals tied with blue ribbons, are
temptingly displayed on blue wire wall
brackets. They make perfect gifts
at any season Of the year.
For information concerning items
mentioned in this column, call Ma
tional 5000, Extension 3s5, between
10 and IL am.