FIRST GIFTS...and Christening Presents.

Taranaki Daily News, 27 July 1935, Page 3 (Supplement)

FIRST GIFTS...and Christening Presents.

, HOOSING a present for baby presents quite a problem for the rank and fil< ordinary well-wishers who desire to offer some tangible greeting to heralt f new arrival. Godmothers and godfathers are all right-they have a mis. I . eefianv of silver mugs, spoons and forks, or porridge bowls to choose from and if they so wish may offer something more substantial. The rest must „„„„ thnnchts to fashion or to articles to assist the adoring mother to eSmage X yoS M “ SK Brushes and combs lor babies have taken on a / nnw rh«rar ter and the very latest are made in the daintiest designs of pastel L shaded Enamel with adorable Gainsborough miniatures imprinted on the back k ' S wreathes of daisies and roses picking out the varying shapes of these dainty V toilet requisites. Powder bowls are made to match and are included in t e c boxed set* of soft down puffs and soap containers. j b Comtag b to fashion, it is never too early to start a new life on the right track. J CanwhS coate and christening robes are no longer the long voluminous gowns Z falling wen over the shoe-ettes with still yards to spare. Frocks and coats / > are toe-length and enable the babe some scope for a few kicking X X exercises Fine woollen weaves in washable materials and heavy crepe-de- V ( Ss are most popular materials for winter wear, with the usual embellish- M mente of hand embroidery or smocking. Shawls of some of the specially woven woollen fabrics or lovelv cosy wraps of hand-knitted wool are necessary at any jdg* time, but in the winter, and now that everyone has become fairly proficient with wool and needles, the lovellest of hand-knitted shawls are very much m the baby s fashion picture. . , , The christening, which is, of course, the first great event in the young life, is usually a family party and a . limited to near relatives of the parents. For this occasion baby must be decked out in all its grandest finery, and now that the family heirloom robes are so seldom used, it is considered : '■ - an honor to present to the , young arrival a gown for the / v christening ceremony. S'" .Z.. ' S* '