XMAS PRESENTS FOR MEN AT THE MELBOURNE.

Taranaki Herald, Volume LV, Issue 14095, 29 December 1909, Page 5

XMAS PRESENTS FOR MEN AT THE MELBOURNE.

Just what to buy for "him" for Xmas is a question that oftcntiines sorely perplexes the feminine mind. , Whether "he" be husband, brother, friend or lover, The Melbourne oners such a wide rango of iron's apparel that it would be a difficult matter indeed not to be able to choose something that would bo gratefully appreciated by the recipient.* The following suggestions may you in your choice. Large silk handkerchiefs, Is lid, 2s 6d, 2s lid ; with initials, 3s 6d. Pure linen handkerchiefs, 9d and Is each. Presentation umbrellas, 7s 6d to 21s. Lovely hand-painted silk or satin "forget-me-not" tics, 2s. Pretty "seaside" and "invitation" stud-knot ties, some with floral designs. 2s. Rich oriental embroidered ..Mk and sntin ties, 2s, All the latest designs in popular silk-knitted ties at Is 3d, 2s, md 2s 6d. Beautiful wide-end ties in poplins, crepe de chines, etc., at Is fiiL 2s, and 2s 6d. Splendid cashmere socks, Is 6d pair. Wonderful variety of the latest fancy socks' in greens, l.rowhs. :md navy, richly striped and embroidered, 2s, 2s 6d. Now fashion shires, soft fronts and gauntlet cuffs, very con. fortable and easily laundered, 3s lid tn f>B 6d. Brazilian and panama 1 nts, X lid to 368. Splendid hard hats, purr . fur, 'in all the fashionable shapes, including the famous "hedform," 8s Gd 9s 6d, 10s 6d. Presentation braoes, 2s^ 2s 6d, 3s 6d, 4s Gd. Fine quality pyjamas, 4s lid to 12s 6d. Tennis and neglige shirts, 2s lid to 6s 6d, and hundreds of other articles that me?! wear.