The Daily Alaska empire Newspaper, December 20, 1939, Page 9

. THE DAILY ALASKA EMPIRE “ALL THE NEW S ALL THE TIME” JUNEAU, ALASKA, WEDNESDAY, DECEMBER 20, 1939. s PAGES 1 TO 8 C THOUGHTFUL (ONSIDERING OF HOBBIES Several Elements Enfer Into Choosing Gifts for Men A wise wife knows better than anyone else what her husband likes best, and that's a long step toward wise choice of Christmas gifts for men. expect to be wives can profit from | learning before they select the gifts | they are going to give to their sweet- hearts or their dads. The woman grows dearest in the affection of the man she loves, who contributes to the hobby in pursuit of which he spends his happiest mo- ments His hobby may be his personal ap- | pearance—as in the case with re-| spect to every man who meri | man’s effection and that's why robes | and smoking jackets, and shirts and pajamas, and ties and slippers, | play so an importnt part in his scheme of life. { Though he may best be in the| habit of buying them himself, the| well-chosen gift of clothing will| bring a double-edged grunt of sat-| isfaction from him, for he consid- | ers money spent for clothes wisely | spent, and if the gift is in tune with | his tastes—need more be said. | For His Leisure Houss [ Determining what kind of sport- ing goods to buy a man for Christ- | mas is easy. Just think of how he; spends his leisure time, his week | end, and his vacations. There is| your cue. | Is he a sportsman with a repuw-! tion to be maintained? The new slide | fastened sur-coats for hunters or fishermen or for wear to the golf course of while motoring, will put him in the forefront of fashion. His pet golf clubs may merit a new bag | with plenty of zippered pockets to| hold shirts and balls and tees and | shoes. And for the follower of Izaak Walton a rare collection of flies and spinners, or an exquisitely bal- anced rod will make him the most | appreciative husband in town. Perhaps he likes to tinker around | the house. Wouldn't one of the| latest electric drills save his L(’m[)t‘r} and the woodwork, or should he be an ardent gardener help him avoid getting musclebound by presenting him with a motor-driven lawn mow- er. Regardless of his age he’ll wager that friend Hubby isn’t a candidate MERRY -and to It’'s something the girls who| } rfisfimfirfiéfifié&%@w&%&m . CHRISTMAS GOOD CHEER EVERYBODY!? Holy' GIFT BUYING SUGGESTIONS | | Here are a few suggestions some of you might take a glance ove and see if it alds you getting a clew J Little beverage napkins, the kind a hostess always needs in indefi- nite numbers | Big ash trays that men will re- spect. | A fat old-fashioned pin cushion in heart shape for a quaint bu- reau, Satin sachets to go in the linen chest or in a lingerie drawer. A glass cut-drip pitcher for cream, honey, or syrup. A record rack where oft-played phonograph records can be kept| handy and safe. | Perfume bottles, a pair in cut] for the bay window brigade. If he hasn’t watched his calories or fol- lowed a program of exerc de- signed to counteract weak or flabby abdominal muscles we know just the gift for him. In fact, while you're spending the family cash you might make it a family investment, it trims inches off the feminine waist in this day of hourglass figures There’s a gadget on sale at one of our local department stores that provides a simple stimulus to ab- dominal muscles, A surprise gift that father and the whole family will enjoy the year round. Call us for shopping information. Or imagine his gratitude for of chrome plated, rustproof garde tools! The great outdoors may not be his forte—but how about his car? You won’t blame him for gloating with pride when he ca nturn on the heat- er with which you presented him and ride in homey warmth when the temperature reads around 10 degrees. He'll play the gracious host tun- ing in the favorite radio program of motor trip guests, on the radio you have installed as a Yuletide surprise. An ideal gift, because every man must wear a necktie, whether he be kind or gruff, tall or short, fat or lean, rich or poor, the necktie ap- In the spirit of the gay and jolly holidays, we extend our g May the pleasures and interests of life be yours in great abundanc: in the coming New Year. May your Christmas be merry and de- lightful. We hope that we have been able in some degree, to add to your enjoyment. S P bbb b b Pl L & 7 -|crystal or painted china, to make| pears. this Christmas season in style, | & lady's dressing table freshly right colors and patterns, so though- | festive. fully keyed to men's shirtings and| Chess board and tray with wire suitings, that no matter how wide |cheese cutter—for casual suppers the gap between “his” taste and the or unplanned parties. both will be happy in this| A pin-up lamp is always useful Christmas necktie choice. Fruit salad set in crystal etched The man who favors tweeds will| with fruit design for the hostess strut around ‘proud as a peacock |who takes her vitamins seriously. s the new foulard or hand cro{ A china ink pot for a lady’s desk cheted necktie you give him. If he is our idea of demure elegance; is ultra-ultra conservative and is go- | while leather fitments for a mascu- giver's, line are sure of a welcome. ing in for this year's new black suitings, hell be cheered by the! Canvas duck log carrier for thel smart contrast of a black tie with|family fireplace. A n but obvious striped weave| Gilt wall brackets for holding in contrasting color. small treasures. If he's of the perennial college| A family album, in modern style, type, he'll dote on a mew plaid in|for treasuring a photographic rec-| an suthentic reproduction. of the|ord of the present gemeration, - | | A bone handled steak set with| heraldry of an ancient Scottish clan. | B — — istainless steel blades—for those CHRISTMAS FOR CHILDREN |TMany occaslons when the big Chirlsbing - is. fit.off.. Tor the | ving sk 18 100 BIg- hitdren, Don't forget. il tree, and| . A 3t of ‘ministure wysial bowls that’ thav il snfoy. thsking the| 0. Do sither “clgsrettes or Winil popcorn balls and candy and|POSCBAVS. : stringing bits of cotton to them) Buffet dishes that go as glibly S i heanal linto the oven as they do on the | table make gay gifts when they're| kitchen s shaped like garden PLUM PUDDING INGREDIE tables. The number and richness of the| For the outdoor host or hostess vege- W for gifts: | B | Little lovely picture frames for specially treasured family photo- graphs. | Book marks in tooled leather are | useful small things in a bookish | family | | Bath salts in a luxurious scent |and a pretty bottle. | Brass candle snuffers because | they save so much cleaning up| | atterwards. | | A box of cotton puffs for the guest dressing tables. | Sterling silver after-dinner cof- fee spoons with flower design handles Bridge set including cards, score pads, table covers. all with per- sonal monogram. Heavy crystal flower container, low and broad and rectangular, for unusual arrangements. An easel back mirror for a very frothy dressing table. A pottery pitcher and mug set for a hostess who specializes in in- formal parties. A frivolous little slipper chair for somebody's pretty bedroom, cov- ered in chintz to match a blue eye or a pink cheek, would be a flat- tering foible A silver v into compartments serving several thir dish = divided is grand for al one round able There’s a new well-and-tree silver platter with vegetable sections al either side that's wonderful be- cause a whole course can be served in one round plum pudding ingredients once used ! give a kit fitted with long handled to represent the rich gifts which|fork, steak tongs, camp cooking | the Kings laid at the feet of the spoon. saw-tooth carving knife and Christ Child. pot lifted, salt and pepper shakers. | | S | \ | | reetings The The gift of gifts is a sterling sil- ver coffee service. Or a lovely English china tea set. A crystal punch bowl with punch At this timely season, cups to match will probably insti- gate a holiday open-house tradi- tion on the spot. A pair of handsome classic urns of porcelain for mantel pieces or to hold gracious fruit arrangements A wall clock of decorative tradi- tional design, such as a or a banjo style. A really or better fine big lamp, till, a pair of them—something commanding that would make an important decorative contribution to the room An incidental table, something very special, such as one with glass cabinet top to hold a collec- tion of small treasures. Or else a dumb waiter tier table or a tilt-top tea for CHOOSE SEWING KIT v with -on- Combining Christmas che utility for the mother of the-clothes children is a completely equipped sewing kit Make sure that the case is fitted with all the essentials, scissors, needles, sewing, ilk, thimble, tape m and darnir uring chalk. ure, pins, and m we wish to voice our appreciation for your paironage that has contributed so much toward our progess dur- ing the past year. We wish you a full meas- ure of the season’s cheer, a happy and pros- perous 1940 and we express the hope of con- tinued pleasant relationships throughout the New Year. %fl}’ Christmas to AU sunburst | hristmas Edition of The Daily Alaska Empire—Jjuneau “Silehq Night, | Night” | J * lular shade, Legend of ~ (hristmas Quaint and curious are some of [the old monkish stories about the | first, Christmas. One of the charm- | ing legends relates that at the mo- ment, of the Naitvity everything and everybody stood still. The birds paused for an instant in mid-air, rivers ceased for the time to flow in short, all the movements of men and things everywhere were suspended for a brief space. The spells of witches and wizards sud- denly came ineffectual — an idea which was, no doubt at the root of Shakespeare’s reference to Christ- mas time as being so holy that then “no fairy takes, nor witch hath power to charm.” LITTLE CHRISTMAS TREE! They haven't yet invented the col- Japsible Christmas tree for the lit- tle flat, but the cedars and spruce grow more liliputian. T T A T A T e A L AU A S s e S s GREETINGS i from our enlire staff: oo full speed ahead ... 1910 GOF C PAUL JOHNSON ! ED LAWSON WALTER McKINNON JACK PETERSON MARJORIE FOUNTAIN VIVIAN POWERS Royal Blue and Capitol Cabs BT TOYLANDS SPARKLING IN TREATS Herbert described Toyland ar little girl and boy land” |in one of his clever musical come- dies, When the Empire Christmas reporter visited the toylands here she found them swarming with the “older generation.” In fact young- sters were in a decided minority. Just perhaps, though, the mothers d fathers and aunts and uncles |went to look over the field so ‘Hmy could instruct Santa Claus | more efficiently. | Dolls Win Hearts [ Toys are magical this year. Old {Santa and his dwarf helpers must surely have worked day and night Victor !smce last Christmas to produce 1 such a fascinating array. From sleepy baby dolls to the latest thing in bullding sets there Is | everything to please the young per- | son from 1 to 100. Slimfigured dolls with their ;}'halr done pageboy fashion, their | finger-nails tinted the latest pop- and with heels on their shoes catch the eyes of the aunts, One little debutante. the belle of the ball, wears a net | |evening frock, white bunny jacket and silver sandals Santa Remembers Youngest The toyshop dwarfs have con- centrated on toys to keep the twa to five-year-old out of mischief. There are peg boards with all kinds of clever little gadgets in the brightest colors to put in and take out. There are nailing boards with gay cut-out animals to nail onto them. (Mother, this will save the furniture, is Mrs. Santa’s hint) Sturdy wooden carts have large pegs and rings that come out and may be put back in again by the ambitious little fellow just learn- ing to walk. Santa hasn't forgotten anyone. For men and boys be has boxing gloves. punching bags and =iy ring toss and archery games Of a more scientific nature are the new hobby sets. Included in these are electricity, chemistry, blology and minerology outfits. Grandmothers and great aunts and others who like to give books, throng the toyland lbraries. Books range from the “A B C" variety to the time-honored “Little Women™ and the “Rover Boys" series. THE GENUINE CHRISTMAS Poets write beautiful Christmas carols, but a child’s laugh is Christ- mas itself. DRIVERS RDON BRISTOL . ;EORGE CLARK HANK FORTIER g EMERY HERRETT LARRY LOUCK HOWARD MOSHER JACK STANYAR JACK STEPHENS ' EMMET THOMPSON L] OFFICE GIRLS ¢ EVELYN VERNON LUCILLE COMMERS |} £ OWNERS 7 BEULAH SUND H. R. McLEOD