Evening star., 1939-12-04

fragrance were not so mervelous,
she'd still sWoon over the bottle.
It's in the form of a white porcelain
hand holding a gold -colored bottle
and resting on a sturdy base of
velvet. The whole is under a clear
glass bell to give 1t hat touch Of
Victorian charm that is so de-
sirable this season. We're positively
green with envy for those who re-
ceive 1t, for it is a gift designed
only for the most pampered ladies.
It's a bit expensive-not as
good perfumes go. but in the sense
of consideration for your Christmas
budget; still it's worth every figure
on the price tag. If you're looking
for something really luxurious-we
need say no more.
inexpensive Kit
Most Useful.
On the subject Of kits, this de-
partment has always taken a back
seat-not because we don't like them,
but because we've found that in
print they all sound very much alike.
However, we can't resist telling
you about one that has come along.
Made of black marvellum morocco.
it contains cleansing cream, skin
cream, freshener, foundation, pow
der, rouge and lipstick. The kit Is
compact and easy to carry and the
mirror on the inside cover Is clear
and large. Now, the beauty of
the whole thing is that the price is
well within the limit you've set for
Aunt Marian's present. And.
beside, she'll think you've robbed
the nearest bank to buy it. -.
In one Of the shops the other day,
the buyer came rushing up with
news that should be of interest to
every Christmas shopper who wants
to be bit original. Don't all
crowd at onceD. Anyway, the OBJ
ject Of the enthusiasm is a piano
a very small piano, musically in
clined and designed to hold cigarettes
or, If you prefer, jewels It's q
small, gold -colored, baby grand type
with a smart imitation onyx top, in
black, white or green. Upon open
ing the lid you find not strings, but
a compartment to hold the above
mentioned articles or any others
that seem to be begging for q home
You can even choose tunes to suit
the type of person For young
girls, the romantic type, there's
"Stardust";; Aunt Mary would prob
ably adore the one that plays San
Francisco; grandma will listen for
hours to Rosary" or "Old Folks at
Home" This, to our mind, is one
Of the most effective and useful
gifts you could find for that diff
cult" person, and here's good news,
the pianos are less expensive than
they've ever been.
Stocking Gifts
Are Varied.
If you really want some mex
pensive and different gifts to 60
into stockings or to be put at each
plate at dinner here are few OF
the many to be found:
A red doghouse the manufac-
tureres call it a barn; we like our
name) containing bottle of ex-
cellent perfume.
A scarecrow, by the same firm,
which covers a bottle of refreshing,
invigorating eau de cologne. He
even wears q burlap hat.
For the cocktail party devotee q
miniature bar, complete with mirror
back and brass rail. Holds three
tiny bottles of perfume each capped
with a glass, shaker or bottle.
Or, for the same lady, a siphon
bottle that squirts eau de cologne
in the manner that its big brother
sprays soda.
For those who can stand the
shock, a tiny magnifying mirror
whose handle contains q hpstick.
And for those who've been read
ing too much about the scarcity
of imported cosmetics a crate" OF
French soap from Paris. fix cakes
in q typical packing case
And that's all for the moment
More later when, armed with two
aspirin and shinguards, we take on
for another shopping tour,