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Auckland Star, Volume LXIX, Issue 295, 14 December 1938, Page 19

Especial, for WOMEN fTHIS BUSINESS . OF CHOOSING CHRISTMAS GIFTS Have you ever thought of not giving the "obviously suitable present for Christmas? Take, for instance, Aunt Jane. Can you imagine her surprise on not receiving her bi-annual handkerchief or mending set, or dad's amazement if he failed to receive those useful ties and socks? If you are at a loss for new ideas, here is a list of suitable but not obviously suitable" gifts that might make interesting additions to your traditional Christmas list. You will note that the list is graded on a rising scale of prices. Housewife Bachelor Girl in Flat Case of scissors. Key ease. Mending set. Waste paper basket. Manicure cosmetics. S et of ashtrays. Magnifying mirror. ~ , Note case. Cocktail sticks. Powder box. Biead trencher and <nife. Handbag tidy (holds keys, purse ; '"Packing box'' (string, labels, gum, make-up, etc., to transfer from sealing wax. etc.). one bag to another). Decorative trays. J jewellery. Ciay coloured towels. Breakfast-in-bed set. etc.). Extra cutlery (tea knives, grape- Hand-painted glass bathroom jars. milt spoons, etc.). Sherry set Perfume and spray. Kin-proof cooking ware. J'; Venm - '"'J-'- Klcctrii; iron. House coat. Coloured telephone. Manicure sot. 'lea wagon. Set of lingerie. Bathroom scales. Hois d'ouvivs set. Set of electric light shades. Culture pearl earrings. Whole set of store canisters. Permanent wave. Electric percolator. ( heijue to buy hat. Wooden table ware (howls, butler Hair drier. dishes, condiments, etc.). Triple mirror. Collection of cushions. Handbag and gloves to match. Coloured blankets. Fireside chair. Quilted divan cover. Dressing gown and slippers. Small dinner service. ur tie. Standard lamp and shade. Evening coatee. Nest of tables. Knives, forks and spoons. Girl Friend Qver Fortie , Organdie lingerie envelopes. llb chest of hoi Quilted chintz sponge bag. Bowl of bulbs . Shoe-cleaning set. Hot water , , d feet of hangers am. shoe-fills. Photograph of donor. Special fur coat hanger. „ • , 1 e lase of special jams. Travelling iron. jt Footstool. Xeerll"-' wool and jinn- Embroidery and threads to work, per pattern. Travelling rug. match suit. | Foot muff. ! Ornament to clip in j Cushions. j hair. Fitted' writing case. Fitted beauty box. Christmas hamper. «$£ Large hand-beaten silver brooch. Bed light. Bath salts, soap and powder to Japanese garden (lots of cacti). match. Bird tab)e Dress length. Electric pad to warm bed. Nightdress or pyjamas. Bottle of creme de menthe. Cigarette and powder box combined. Stamped stationery and die. Fitted cocktail bag. Fitted work table. - Week-end case. . - Jewel ease with strong lock. Big box of stockings. - Electric toaster and kettle. Small muff. Conversational parrot (or lapdog). Hairbrush set. Cheque for series of phone calls to Whole case of cosmetics, creams, distant relative. lotions, etc. Tinted sheepskin rug.