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"EVENING 'STAR; ‘WASHINGTON, D. C. WEDNESDAY,- DECEMBER 19, 1934, An Efxperiericed Shopper from our Personal Shopping Bureau Will Help Children with Their Gift Selections You just have to get mother and daddy some- thing very nice for Christmas—as nice as the . electric train and the doll baby you hope Santy Claus brings you. But when you can scarcely see over the top of the counter and you don’t know just what to buy, it’s an awful problem. That’s why we’ve seen to it that a very understanding lady from our Per- sonal Shopping Service on the Fourth Floor is all ready to take you around the store and help you pick your presents. She knows just what parents like. 1. Billfolds . . .. . %1 Genuine morocco, pin calf, lizard and ostrich billfolds in black and brown. And to give it a more personal touch, two ini- tials are included without extra cost. STREET FLOOR—LEATHER GOODS. 2. Shaving Sets . . 89¢ Give him his favorite shaving cream plus soap and after-shaving lotion. In this group you'll find Williams’ and Wood- bury’s in attractive Christmas packages. STREET FLOOR—TOILETRIES. 3. Umbrellas . ... $2 Take care of his rainy days! These are the kind of umbrellas men buy for them- selves, Made of cotton with 10 ribs and a steel rod—Prince of Wales handles. STREET FLOOR—UMBRELLAS. 4. Kid Slippers . $1.95 What’s his favorite—operas or ever- etts? You'll find them both in kid with flexible leather soles, rubber heels and kid linings. In black in sizes 615 to 11. SECOND FLOOR—SLIPPERS. 5. Pen-Pencil Set . . $5 For his desk at home or the office— famous Parker and Sheaffer pens and gencils. In good-looking, new color com- inations and beautifully boxed. STREET FLOOR—STATIONERY. 6. Silk Mufflers . . . $1 Men love mufflers—but they never seem to buy them for themselves. Give him a bandsome one in Persian, paisley or pat- terned silk—of an excellent quality. STREET FLOOR—MEN’S APPAREL. 7. Ronson Lighters, $3.95 ‘The famous Ronson lighters that always work. In chromium-plated metal combined with black, green or tortoise enamel. Guar- anteed for a year of perfect service. STREET FLOOR—JEWELRY. 8. Handkerchiefs . 25¢ Give him a good, big supply of fine handkerchiefs. These are specially nice linen ones and they are beautifully fin- ished with one-half-inch hems. STREET FLOOR—HANDKERCHIEFS. 9. Handsome Ties . . $1 An enormous group of hand-tailored ties with colors and patterns for every man’s taste—including stripes, neat fig- ures, checks, swanky plaids and Paisleys. 10. Dusting Powder, $1.50 A delicate, fragrant Lucien Lelong dusting powder packed in a strikingly different cork and beige paper box. New —very decorative—with a huge puff. STREET FLOOR—TOILETRIES. 11. Compacts . . . . $1 Catalin loose powder compacts with cloisonne effects and Watteau designs on the tops. Light in weight—with covered centers. The rouge is included. STREET FLOOR—JEWELRY. 12. Evening Bags . . $1 Imported brocaded, beaded and seed- beaded bags in pouch, flap and zipper-top styles in white, eggshell and black. They look much more expensive than $1.00! STREET FLOOR—BAGS. 13. Salt and Pepper, 7 9¢ Silver-plated salt and pepper sets in tall, graceful styles. You will surely like one of the several different engraved patterns in this very good-looking group. STREET FLOOR—SILVERWARE. 14. Jewelry . . . . . $1 Glittering rhinestone clips, earrings, brooches, necklaces and bracelets (both bangle and flexible types) ; very nicely hand set in non-tarnishable metal. STREET FLOOR—JEWELRY. 15. Flannel Robes, $4.95 All-wool flannel wrap-around robes in two-tone colors. Made with shawl collars and self belts in blue, green, rose, orchid or wine in small, medium and large sizes. THIRD FLOOR—NEGLIGEES. ; 16. Kid D'Orsays . $1.95 Very attractive slippers with leather soles and kid-covered cuban heels; rayon lined. In black, red, blue or green to match the flannel robe you give her. SECOND FLOOR—SLIPPERS. 17. Silk Undies . . $1.95 Pure dye satin and French crepe slips in lace trimmed and tailored styles, fully 48 inches long. Sizes 34 to 44. Also pure dye chemise, dancettes and panties. THIRD FLOOR—LINGERIE. 18. Umbrellas . . . . $2 16-rib Gloria umbrellas in all-over de- signs. Made with gilt frames, wood shanks and novelty loop handles. In black and white, brown, green or navy. STREET FLOOR—UMBRELLAS. - [