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Gifts Of Silver Live A Long Life Of Beautv And Utility ' I Whv nnf htt -t .. he.lry Industry Council, in choosing your Christmas gifts? Practicality need not mean your gift will lack sentiment or beauty, for if it u silver, either sterling or plate, hoUoware or flatware, it will combine the qual- thoughtful Christmas gift should have: a long life of use fulness, a very special beauty and an unmistakable commemorative value which gives it additional ir-'aning significance. Because silver is becoming, more and more, a favorite gift, it is no longer thought of as a present for brides only. There is lovely silver for homemakers, young girls, babies and even the men on your Christmas list. Starting with a homemaker's needs, it Is wise, if possible, to check her present supply of sil ver before choosing a gift. Per sterline flatware pnllnrt; nn anrl it so, a place setting or individual "'"i piccea in ner pattern would be a welcome addition. Inventory of her hoUoware may reveal she lacks some important pieces such as a silver vegetable dish, tray, salts and peppers, candlesticks or centerpiece bowl. Shining assets to entertaining are silver cigarette urns, individ ual ash trays and silver butter plates. Magnificent both to use and to display is a silver coffee or tea service. Hope chests are far from old fashioned. Many young girls in their teens are collecting essen tials for future housekeeping, among them silver flatware and hoUoware. A chest of plated flat ware wouia indeed Be a cnerisnea contribution. Picture frames. dresser sets and dainty clocks are gifts of silver she can enjoy right away. A child's first life-time posses- sion is very often a silver baby cup. mere are other gifts ot sil ver for babies and young chil dren; gifts that, with the years, become heirlooms for future een erations to use and enjoy: baby spoons and forks, long-handled feeding spoons, small picture frames, porringers, bib holders and junior-sized place settings among them. For the man in the house, your jeweler has a wide variety of sil ver gifts for his home and his office: cigarette boxes, table light ers, ash trays, etc. faMiW&-AwiifAii(iim THEY SAY MERRY CHRISTMAS THE YEAR 'ROUND, do thi modtrn horn appliances exemplified her by th convienr combi nation of a family sin refrigerator in the upper half and roomy food frir in tho lower half. Closet Accessories In Order For Yule Looking for Christmas gifts that are a little bit "different," practical, yet glamorous?. Smart new closet accessories will fill the bill on all counts. if you want to splurge on a gift for someone "special," you can get a matched ensemble of wardrobe bags and boxes with coordinating trim for shelves. A lady of fashion will appre ciate gifts to help keep her clothes padded and cover-protected hangers and gay hat boxes. Every man needs tie racks and pants hangers with extra wide blades. f WM GOOD TRAVELING COMPANIONS in poliihtd leather for tho man on-tha-aa: Left. a sud.ind stud box with separate- compartments: front, a useful, waterproofed toiletry kit; back, an exocutive-styled lipptr caso for important papers. . Sweaterod elegance for after-five is typified by this beautifully dec orated evening sweater of "Or ion". Underlining this satin-edged scoop-necked pullover sweater are graceful sprays of bugle beads and pearls. Wen Welcome Leather Gifts There's something luxurious and unmistakably masculine about good leather that appeals strongly to most men. This makes weU chosen gifts of leather es pecially appropriate for a man's Christmas. Starting with a man's pocket, there is a wide array of smooth and richly textured leather wal lets, pocket secretaries and key containers, many of which are available in matched sets: also tobacco pouches and leather-encased lighters. If he does any traveling, leath er luggage offers a wealth of gift suggestions, ranging from an overnight bag to a capacious two- suiter for longer jaunts. For his toiletries, there are compact leather kits, waterproof-lined, that zip and closed. For his desktop at home or of fice, there are individual items and matched sets in leather. To carry his business papers there are sleek leather brief cases, either envelope type or with handles, as well as the pop ular new attache cases. i Shoes Join Slippers Among Choice Gifts There will be footprints in the snow under many a Christmas tree as shoes and slippers bound to the top of the gift list. There are Hundreds of styles for men and women that have the sure comfort of a leather sole as well as uppers to bring warmth to cold feet and keep feet cool in steam heated rooms. With American men spending more of their leisure time out of doors almost any one of them can use one more pair of casuals. Popular types are the moccasin toe in one and two eyelet ver sions, and the slip-ons ' in plain and moccasin to treatments. The latter often have elasticized gored sides, and eome in shag and grained as weU as smooth leather. Oriental Influence Another style is the low-cut turf-boot, which is a one-or-two- eyelet adaptation of the Jodphur, The desert-type chukka with leather sole is a sign of the sea son and comes with such style points as kiltie fringes stitched to the lower part of the tongue and leash-type fasteners. Others, showing the oriental in fluence, have a straight-across plain moc to and side straps running through th counter at the back. And for indoor wear you can choose among four types of slip persof which every man should nave at least two. Tnese are pull man suppers for travel, a pair with thin flexible sole leather on the bottom, self-soled ones in buckskin or glove leather, and a pair of shearling lined ones. Every woman loves to indulge in all-out elegance in her at-home or hostess costumes, and the styles in stiletto-heeled mules give free rein to her wildest wishes: Some are beautifully em bossed in gold or silver. Others in glove-soft leather to match hnr hostess pajamas and are printed in multi-coldred floral or abstract designs. Harlequin Slipptr One new style carries out the Empire theme in a high-riding, swathed vamp above an open toe with gold insets at top and bot tom. In another ODen-heeled mod el, the entire vamp is formed of diamond appliques of alternating gold and silver. A harlequin slipper in gay col ored leather is curled back at the four corners and each corner fas tened down with bells. For mornings and other occa sions, however, she'll want lower heeled, more practical leather slippers. It's important to select ones that have leather soles and give good support to the feet. Be sure that the insoles are firmly at tached so she can slip into them in ner oar leet. She may want on pair that are low-cut of light-weight glove leather for hot weather and a pair that are cut higher and are Wed., Nov. 21, 1956 The News-Rylw, Roiburg, Or. 3 j CD ,-H am . A v TtB A THE PLEASURE IS MUTUAL whn watch gifts ar exchanged en Christmas morning by a loving twotom. Shown hr, her watch it a truly taminln timepiece, encruittd with diamonds; his Is a hand sem masculin modl with five diamond markers. Watch Wins Favor As Gift One Christmas eift that com bines special thoughtfulness with down-to-earth practicality all in one package is a wrist watch. Members of nearly every age group welcome the gift of a hand some, dependable time-piece, and there is a generous variety of models, In a wide price range to appeal to all needs and tastes. tor women who have a busy round-the-clock schedule as home makers or who are active sports enthusiasts there are shock and water resistant models that are smaller and prettier than ever. many with convenient expansion bracelets of dainty, narrow links. Dressier designs are as beauti ful as fine jewelry, some with del icately tinted crystals, unusual dial shapes and sparkling stone set cases. Decorative end-pieces, faceted crystals, black dials and contour bracelets are also style- leading Highlights in new women a watches, to be seen in your jew eler's Christmas display. Simplicity and neat masculine styling are characteristics of new watches for men. In business or everyday watches, cases are slrrn and dial markings are clean-cut, with a choice between round or rectangular cases. Lingerie Gifts Are Pretty, Practical Gifts that are as practical as they are glamourous, make a com bination that never fails to ap peal to feminine hearts. A bouffant petticoat to wear under her favorite full-skirted fashions is sure to delight any teen-ager on your list, while the more mature woman will De flattered by your choice of a slim Empire sup. lavished witn lace and embroidery. These look ele gantly trague, nut may Do Had in nylon and other miracle fab rics that are a breeze to care for an added factor all women will appreciate! Warm and cozy slccnwcar is always welcome, and this year of heavier leather for colder days perhaps she, too, would like a pair that are shearling lined. And she could use a pair of pullman slippers in a case for traveling. Many Bright Versions The lounger that serves for around-the-house. patio entertain ing and a trip to the grocery or the neighborhood movie comes in many eye-catching versions. One is a black calf moc with a turned- up toe and a rounded insert of white calf forming the vamp. Oth ers are in reversed calf, or two way suede leather with smooth leather trim. AU casuala come in longer. slimmer lasts and flats with Vi inch heels this year. For even here the dressier look ot the sea son prevails there is an especially wide selec- clasps. ON THE CUFFS Because French cuffs on men's shirts are increasing in popular ity, cuff link variety is indeed a "must" In every man's jewelry wardrobe. Another pair is always welcome, whether it be karat gold, gold filled or set with gen uine or synthetic stones. Many cuff links come with matching tie TO GET GIFT PROBLEMS WELL IN HAND, Santa suggests flam, orous glovti. Hand-or-machln washabillty of leather gloves add to the oy of th gift. BELT WARDROBE for your fa vorite male at Christmas From top: dark brown alligator, natural sharkskin, boarded calfskin. m I CHRISTMAS jjr V Wellco 1.95 to 4.95 LADIES SLIPPERS ... the FOAMTREAD sol is o relaxing ond refreshing,- you ocluolly feel new vigor the moment, you put them on. Tht hardest floors feel lit they'v been covered with a soft, luxurious carpet. CHILDRENS SLIPPERS . . . Th noisest littl feet or hushed tar complete silence with Wellco FOAM. TREAD slippers. Yet they're sturdy enough to with, stond the hardest wear. Soft soles can't scuff or mar floors. You con toss 'em in the washing machine to clean. 1 MENS r BOYS SLIPPERS ... No need to put on o pair of sloppy, brokendown old shoes while puttering around th hous, workshop or garden. Wellco .slip pars or os rugged as they ar comfortable. They or washabl too! We Give S&H Green Stamps 1 CHILDRENS er LADIES SLIPPERS ... So sturdy, they wit) be outgrown before they art worn out. So silent, the liveliest little devils become as noisiest ot angels. So practical, they're woihoble os a hanky, you can always have them as cleon os new in a matter of minutes. hoe Store Quolity Shoes Pricd Right for the Entire) Fomily m ' I 'As. 9 Mi ! V ' W ' and a very merry Pendleton to you! To you lucky one who) roceivo a nw Pendleton 49'er jacket for ChristmaV..y look forward to thi morry Irish plaid pattern in luxurious virgin wool. And to every girl who li about to nudge Senta'alorig! a smart hint is Pendleton's famous Slim Jim sWrt and a full-fashioned sweater in colors that coordinate with your jacket! 49'er in Irish plaids, $19.95; in many more merry gift patterns, from S17.9S. Slim Jim $14 95; " sweaters, from $S 95. ROSEBURG 826 5.E. Cass Roseburg
