Evening star., 1940-06-05
By HELEN VOGT.

If we were June graduate
clutching a diploma instead of
typewriter, we'd be sure to plan for
the present as we'll as the future.
The present, of course, being the
one that we'd receive on this mo-
mentous occasion.
Instead of being coy or modest
about the whole thing, we'd be very
tempted to make list so that our
doting relatives and puzzled friends
would find their shopping problems
easily solved. We wouldn't mean to
be mercenary. Just have a funny
idea that it's simpler all around to
say what you'd like-and then
receive it. (We hopeD
Our big presents" those that are
suitable in price to the Importance
Of the day, would be things that
We would keep and drag out again
for the class reunion in so There
are always watches in the old-estab-
lished wrist variety or brand-new
DISCUSSES. We'd take a ring watch.
which isn't too expensive and is
very looking and different.
Most of these have lids that close
over the face. thus looking like an
honest-to-gosh ring and protecting
the crystal.
II somebody gave us matching
set of luggage, we wouldn't have
the least objection. We'd take
large hangar case. an overnight bag
and hat and shoe box Then, if
they wanted to throw in a nicely
fitted makeup kit with bottles and
jars and compartments for jewelry
and toothpaste and things, we'd be
ever so grateful. There'd be very
little saying mo- to TERED, velvet
lined jewel case-they're always use
full.
We'd like a good camera, the
snapshot or movie variety, and we
could make use of portable Vic
trola so that 10 years from now we
could play the same records at the
reunion that we fairly lived on in
school. We'd 60 for trip if some
body offered it to us, and we'd have
those memories for long time. A
chubby fur jacket or scarf
wouldn't be too bad and there's
always a place for a good looking
cigarette case and lighter combi-
nation. The gift of engraved calling
cards or stationary is an idea-we're
always little reluctant to put out
our own money for them. And we'd
positively cherish a good looking
evening bag that could be used for
seasons to come.
Then, to come down a little in
price, we'd take costume jewelry.
If somebody gave us one of those
realistic looking orchids in the form
of a pin. we'd like it pinned onto
white evening bag. Lapel orna-
ments wouldn't be hard to take and
we have warm spot in our heart
for nice-looking pearls, even the
less expensive variety.
Lingerie is something else that
always clicks. Good looking house
coats. matching robes and gowns
and beautiful slips and bedjackets
aren't really reserved for trous-
seaux gifts, you know. Polka dots
and stripes make lovely gowns and
they're strictly high fashion right
now.
just for the fun of it, we'd take
parasol in gay tones or the frilly
pastel ones. Matching striped hats,
bags and parasols make an anus
ing gift set and a welcome one.
Purses can't be beaten and the
practical white ones are a joy.
Those with removable covers insure
an always fresh and smart bag,
while the new beaded ones are so
cleverly constructed that they look
well and can be wiped right off with
damp cloth. We'd mention that
we prefer white bags with dark lin
ings, however. They don't show lip
stick and other stains nearly as
much.
Handkerchiefs and hose are un-
imaginative gifts but always well
come ones, and our leaning toward
nylon should solve the stocking
problem. Anything in the way of
summer colognes or new and we'll
equipped beach kits would find "wel-
come" spread on the mat. Really
good sunglaSses would come in
handy, and while this seems q
strange gift. In reality It's . wise one.