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LETTERS HELP HIT
HAPPY MEDIUM IN
CHRISTMAS GIVING
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By MARY LEA DAVIS.
Whtn 1 mud** the offer the other
tlaj to pr*i*-nt a gold coin to the hug.
bind and the wife who should tell
what was the best gift for e!tuet to
send the ot n* r. T expected thei e
would be a ruin i of aniwer*, hut I
was not prepared for the avalanche ot
letter* whit h has come to my de»k at
The Georgian office
1 had hoped that someone would
•suggest simple tilings gifts wh!'*h
could be made at home and the rv-
«eiju of w hich would carr> a w orld
of sentiment. Moat of the replies have
been •omernin®' very elaborate pr*'--
ents. the sort that cos* money and
which must b< sought out with great
Klfhteen \ mrn ago 1 married
a farmer's daughter and brought
her to the . Its to live. Su* has
r* ver like..' the city. So this
( nrUtm -s I irn going to gl\e her
i deed to a 165-acre farm which
I purchased in September. We
will move there. I will have ir
stocked with the ..Pickens duck*
etc., that she dearly loves f
hope to see the ros^s c .me back
to her cheeks and 1 know they
will. H X. M.
Atlanta. Ga.
HANDKERCHIEFS FOR HIM.
Miss Mary l a a Davis:
I find that handkerchiefs are t e
most useful present that a wife
care.
Well, everybody Isn’t rich but *'*
ail w’sh to give our wives and hus
bands nice presents at Christ m**.
How to strike the happ> medium . •
the object of the contest which 1 have
started 1 wish to help the married
folk In their work of solving the vex
ing problem of gift selection. The
Mens of others. I feel sure, will be th
very tiling.
Here* the Offer.
Lei me repeat the offer
To the trifr who write* the best
thort letter telling what i$ th*
mo*1 vucful gift for u hunband,
art* $Hi gold piece.
thru award* of $5 rath irill
he given the driven whose lettern
are adjudged the next bent.
Also. I trill award the name
prizes to husbands who write brief
letter* outlining the most appro
priate gift for a husband to give
hin uifr. For the husband's letter
1h at in adjudged the bent the
writer will reerirr a $10 gold
piece. II unhand* who write the
there nej t bent h ttern trill r eceive,
eaeh. a $Ij gold piece for their
thorough m an.
Send your letters addressed to
MARY l, HA PAY IB.
Editorial Department. The At
lanta Georgian.
Here are some letters just re
ceived :
FARM FOR HIS WIFE.
Miss Mary Lea Davis.
-.an give her husband. Every
Christmas I try to make my hus
band a dozen linen handkerchiefs.
Jle appre ‘rites them.
MRS. W. M G.
New Augustine. Kla.
A REAL LIVE DOLL.
Mis* Mary Lea Davis
Toe best present for a good
husband is a real live doll, and
that Is what I shall give mine
MRS. A. L. B.
Atlanta, Ga.
A SAVINGS ACCOUNT.
Miss Mary lea Dtvls
I shall give my husband a
Bible and a lounging robe I ha\e
saved a few dollars each week
lately from my "household ex
pense money." which 1 shall de
posit in s bank in his name,
thereby starting a savings ac
count MHS. P. B.
Atlanta, Ga.
RECEIPTED BILLS.
Miss Mary I>»a Davis:
I believe a hatch of receipted
hills paid for out of money saved
during the \far, w 111 gladden
most heads of families. Men, 1
know, appreciate useful gifts, but
sentiment plays a small part in
tne lives of most men.
MRS S. E. B.
Atlanta. Ga.
A SUBSCRIPTION.
Miss Mary I.ea Davis:
I give, my husband th*> thing-*
that will do him the most good
and 1 nm sur** a subscription to
The Georgian would b very m.i< u
appreciated by him.
MRS. 0. W.
Atlanta, Ga
PLENTY OF THINGS.
Miss Mary Lea Davis
In rny mind the most highly
appreciated < ’hristmas pro^-nts
for my wife will be two or three
good books, comfortable bed
room slipper*, nice heavy robe,
toilet articles ptch as perfumes,
face powder, tooth past*', tooth
brush,face colorings. c;«»M iTeams,
toilet water, toilet soape.shampoo
lotion, hair fnnfc, glycerine mas
nage ream, etc.. als<< manicure
set box of «andy, pot plants In
bloom, box o' stationery, foun
tain pen, visiting cards, blotter
and inkstand. A. f\ M.
Concord. Ga.
KIND WORDS.
Miss Mary Lea Davis:
I suggest .ih the most appro
priate Ghristmas gift for a hus
band or h wife would be kind
words and a happv home
MRH. \\\ K. R,
Atlanta. Ga.
A DAILY PAPER
M.«n Mary I>ea Davis:
Give him a year's subscription
to The Georgian. Then his
‘'hrlstrnas present will last all
the year. MRS. M. C.
Atlanta, Ga.
HOME COMFORT.
M *x Mary I^a Do vis:
If a man is a lover of home,
give him something to promote
his comfort while there. If
loves his secret orders, give him a
ring, cuff link* ora pin with em
blems engraved or Inlaid. At any
rate, give him something that will
be with him every day of the year.
MRS. A. T G.
Atlanta, Ga.
PAIR OF EYEGLASSES.
Mips Mary Lea Davis:
As my husband is an engineer,
T think* a ixiir of eyeglasses, ;i pair
of nice thick gloves and a nioe
Brotherhood pin or watch charm
would be fine as a Chr>tmas pres
ent for him. MRS. J. E. D.
Thomaxville, Ga.
A MAN’S TIME.
Miss Mary I^ea Davis:
I think the very best Christmas
gift a husband can give his wife
is hi* time Generally a man
spends verv little time with hi®
wife, and if he will take Chrlst-
mftst day. devote hi* 5 entire time
to his wife, she will appreciate
: iiL
Ai'LAAJA (jLUULJA.N AN 14 .NhVtS.
L mon- than anything b** could
pOSfdblv buy. G. 11. M.
Tlfton. Ga.
WATCH OR KNIFE.
M vs Mary Lea Da via:
.\|v opinion of x ‘ hristmas gift
from a wife to her husband is
®ome thing practical, something
useful First of all, I think a
watch the most appropriate
‘'hristmas gift from a wife to her
husband, if he has no watch. Then
the next most useful thing is *
good poeketkni! . MRS. S. T. M.
Summit, Ga.
COLLAR BUTTON BOX.
Mi*s Mary Yen Davis:
No man ever ha enough collar
buttons or can find what he has.
Take a small cardboard box. any
size desired, and paint it his fa-
vorite color, using some pretty
C.<r;stmaH scene for lid. I’nder-
neath use the words: "Here Is
your button." The lid Is attached
bv ribbons to match and thr lin
ing of satin must match ribbons.
Then put a dozen or more but
ton® in it for his convenience.
MRS. T 8.
Doe Run. Ca.
MONEY TO SPEND
Mists Mary I^a Davis:
1 think money about the most
appropriate gift a man can give
h.s wife, a« she can then get what
•he want*. My wife appreciates
the rash more than anything I
give her. Hhe can beat me shop
ping. W. A. P.
Barneaville, Ga.
NEEDED ARTICLES.
Miss Mary I^ea Davis:
I have been married twenty
years and have no difficulty in
picking out appropriate gift* for
my husband. I give him hand
kerchiefs. ties or a muffler when
he .needs them. I gave him a
shaving mug with cake of soap,
also shaving mirror.
MRS. A. M. E.
Atlanta, Ga.
A YEAR’S SUBSCRIPTION.
Miss Mary Lea Davis:
I think the most useful pres
ent and one that would be the
most appreciated gift for a wife
to give a husband would be a
year’s subscription to The Geor
gian and Sunday American, be
cause you can find what you want
in them and it is something that
she can use from one Christmas
to the other. JOHN G. B.
Atlanta, Ga.
BOOK OR MAGAZINE.
Miss Mary I^ea Davis:
Nothing please* my wife more
than a book or magazine, and 1
sualJy make >
> her tastes
Bartow,
regard
P T.
COMFORTABLE CHAIR.
Miss Mary I^ea Davis.
I think the most appropriate gift
for h wife to gi'e her husband Is
a ni« e. easy, comfortable < hair. It
should be reserved especially for
him. too. MRS. T.
Bartow, Ga.
HALF DOZEN SHIRTS.
Miss Mary I.ea Davis:
I think a wife should give her bus-
band something useful, so if she
knows his size and the style n« like*
what would be nicer than half a
dozen shirts? He can't possibly do
without them. ‘ *r. better still, give
him monev she had savfed to let him
get just what he wants, or. if he
chooses, start a bank account with
it MRS. T. H. C.
Atlanta. Ga.
PHOTO OF HERSELF.
Miss Mar) Lea Davis:
A dainty photograph of herself
fur his office, set in a frame in
keeping with her own individual
finances, would, to me. be the
most appreciated and tenderly
sentimental gift a wife could be
stow upon her husband—useful,
too. because in moments of dis
couragement and perhaps temp
tation it would be a spur to bet
ter effort and a constant reminder
of her love and trust.
MRS. G. A. S.
Jacksonville, Fla.
A DIAMOND RING.
Mis* Mary Lea Davie:
The first thing Christmas
morning 1 shall awaken my wife
with a kiss and shout "Merry
Christmas." Under her break
fast plate I will put a diamond
ring of the value she knows I am
able to afford, then the rest of the
day I shall devote my entire time
to her. C. C. S.
Hagan, Ga.
HIS FAVORITE PAPER.
Miss Mary Lea Davis:
I shall give my husband a year's
subscription to his favorite news
paper. The Georgian.
MRS. G. W. W.
Forsyth, Ga.
A USEFUL GARMENT.
Miss Mary Lea Davis:
A very nice present is a shirt
with a hand-embroidered initial
on the sleeve. It is very pretty,
made of silk and certainly is use
ful. Can be made also of cotton.
Atlanta, Ga. MRS. O. J. A.
RENEWS SUBSCRIPTION.
Mres Mary Lea Davis:
I've been giving my wife all
kinds of presents, but the on* 4 she
liked best was last Christmas
when I subscribed to The Geor
gian for a year. I’ll renew it this
Chr.stnia-. JV D M.
Rome, Ga.
A SAFETY RAZOR.
Miss Mary Lea Davisi
Nearly' every husband would
appreciate a good safety razor,
which is always useful.
Atlanta, Ga. MRS- S. L. A.
A PAIR OF SHOES.
Miss Mary I<ea Davis:
I am going to give my husband
a pair **f shoes this Christmas.
I know of nothing he needs more.
I have saved up my dimes for this
gift. MRS. F. V. \Y.
I^anett. Ala.
Rembrandt Sells for Boxer’s Brother Is
$8,800; Is Low Record Given Year for Theft
Ireland to Forbid
Importing of Arms
i.
Special Cable to The Atlanta Georgian.
DUBLIN. Dec. 5.--A conference
held here between Augustine Birrell.
Chief Secretary for Ireland, and the
Earl of Aberdeen, the Lord Lieuten
ant of Ireland, will shortly result in
a proclamation forbidding the im
portation of arms ■ . «dan<d. ac
cording to the local press. Labor trou
ble® and the threatened revolt of
Ulster against home rule are causes
for the embargo on war munitions.
Special Cable to The Atlanta Georgian.
LoNDO*>, Dec. 5.—The cheapest
Rembrandt acquired at a public sale
in many >eurs was sold at the Aynard
auction when the dealer, Ferr&l, bought
"Ecce Homo’’ for $8,800.
The painting had been valued at $14.
000.
Saloonist Ordered
To Answer Charge
AUGUSTA. I>ec. 5.—Judge Hammond
ha* signed an order in Superior Court,
directing Sol Barron, proprietor of the
Metropole saloon, to show cause before
him on next Monday why his place
should not be closed as a nuisance.
Barron’s place was raided several
days ago anti several bottle® of whisky,
beer and wine were seized.
(’HIDAGO. Dec. G.—Jack Johnson
brother, Charlie, to-udy began servin'.’
a year in the Bridewell for the thef
of an overcoat. Judge Wade, tixe.i
his punishment at one month whei
Johnson was convicted, but when th*
pugilist's brother struck a corn
bailiff the judge added eleven month-
to the sentence.
GET AN
JAILED DAY AFTER PARDON.
MEMPHIS. Dec. 5.—Fifteen min
utes after Phillips Bank* stepped
from an Arkansas train he was ar
rested and sent to the city jail,
charged with drunkenness. He was
pardoned Thursday by the Governor
of Arkansas after serving fifteen
years for murder.
Will Provides for
Monument to Horse
MIDDLETOWN. N. Y„ Dec. 5.—
The will of Mrs. Isaac Van Luvan
Goshen provides that her horse be
chloroformed and buried beneath a
tombstone.
She bequeatned her home to the
Goshen Hospital provided it is named
the Morris Memorial Hospital, other
wise it goes to the First Presbyterian
Church.
Items For Christmas Shopping
Watches—that give a lifetime service.
Filled Cases $10.00 to $35.00
Solid Gold Cases $25.00 to $100.00
Rings—suitable for everyone... .$1.00 and up
Diamonds—white and brilliant . $15.00 and up
Jewelry—send for our catalogue, or better still,
come in and see the goods.
Every article guaranteed.
Divided Payments accepted from responsible
parties. Open evenings until Xmas.
BANTA-COLE JEWELRY COMPANY
5 South Broad Street Atlanta. Georgia
AUTOMOBILE
for your boy or girl.
This No. 8 for child
2]/ 2 to 7 years,
$5.50
Rubber tires, simple
running gear. Lamps
85c each. Horn
50c Extra.
SEND FOR ONE
TODAY.
BRADLEY’S
Four Floors of Toys.
29 S. Broad St.
Have you visited the Doll
Store in the Downstairs Sec
tion?
Davison-Paxon -Stokes Company
Our Mail Order Department
brings every advantage of this
store direct to you.
Cynics Say the Christmas Spirit Is Dying Out. This Busy, Joyous Store Refutes the Claim
Everything Reflects the Happiness ot the
Season
Even the wearing apparel seems t" have taken
on the glow of this Christmas spirit—though
perhaps it is the reduction from the thousand
and one bright things intended especially for
gifts.
But one does not have to he in the least imag
inative to see that this is a really, truly bright
and most convenient Christmas Store.
Join the Jolly Throng To morrow.
Misses' Coat Suits, up to
$45, Are Priced at $20
for To-morrow
Wry tine, smart Suits for girls—13 to in-year sizes—they
tit small women -the very best styles o! the season: beautiful
matt rials, and fashionable color tones.
Onh eighteen Suits in the collection. They will be quickly
chosen at the price we have put upon them for this disposal—
>20. for Suits up to $45.
Thousands of Christmas
Handkerchiefs
The Handkerchief Store extends greeting,s and announces
its readiness to meet all the demands of the early holiday
shoppers. Thousands of new, beautiful Handkerchiefs and
many special values.
To-morrow will be a day of extraordinary activity in the
Handkerchief Store. By Reason of These—
SIX FOR $1.00—Women’s beautiful, embroidered Sham
rock Handkerchiefs, very sheer, or another style, all linen,
with dainty embroidered corners; six for $1.00 to-morrow.
At 15c Each—a choice collection of Handkerchiefs in a va
riety of styles. Some all-linen, some sheer Shamrock: there
are embroidered corners, many with lace trimmings. Special
ly good at 15c each.
At 25c—Provided especially for gift seekers, these beauti
ful lace-trimmed Handkerchiefs: one of our most popular
numbers. There are at least a hundred patterns to select from.
Women’s sheer, all-linen Handkerchiefs with narrow hem
stitched hems; 10c each.
Children's Handkerchiefs—three in box—choose either
white, all-linen, or with dainty colored border and colored ini
tial ; several attractive styles at 25c box.
Fancy Handkerchiefs—for making dust caps, aprons, pillow
covers, kimonos, bags, etc. A most pleasing assortment to
select from at 10c each.
25c for Mens Ties in Christmas
Boxes
Silk four-in-hand Ties—an assortment of colors to select
j from. One Tie in gift box—25c each.
Specials in the
Women’s $7.50 black Imitation
Caracul Coats at $3.50. They are
full length, roll collar of same;
well lined throughout.
Almost Every Woman
Wants a Green Silk Petti
coat
Here are pretty new ones at $1.98—
they are made of good, soft messaline;
the correct shade—emerald green. A
few in black at the sumo price -$1.98.
A Qg-k P r *ce
** Saturday for
Women's lieu outing flannel Night
Gowns. The\ are well made, of good.
In av\ vuting. in pink or blue checked
and striped effects.
Sale of Sheets at 30c Each
72x90 inch bleached Sheets,
with seam in center; priced for
to-morrow at 30c each.
Downstairs Section
Women’s 50c Vests and
Pants, 3 Garments fer $1
Good knitted Vests and Pants
for women—bleached, fleece
lined; they are 50c garments, but
are slightly imperfect in weave
and are priced extremely low—
3 garments for $1.00.
New 10c Percales at 8 l-2c
yard; light colors.
10c Pajama checks at 7 1 2c
yard; short lengths—1 to 6-yard
pieces.
Special Pricing of
Women s Shoes
$1.95 pair for women’s button j
Shoes—good vici kid, patent
tips; medium heel; all sizes.
$1.75 for Old Ladies’ Comforts
very soft kid, laced shoe, plain,
broad toe; low heel.
for Saturday
Did You Get This
Offer?
For a short time only we are offering a
Wizard Triangle Polish Mop a'nd a quart can
of Wizard Polish—all for $130.. Regular
combination price $2.50.
You save $1 by acting NOW. The
Wizard Triangle Polish
Mop
“The Mop That Gets-in-the-Corners"
is the mop with the truly scientific principle.
Its triangle shape makes the cleaning of cor
ners just as easy and effective as the clean
ing of the center of the. floor.
* The Wizard Polish with which MO' J is
treated adds a luster and richness to your
- wit.,out leaving them oily or slippery.
H -die reaches everywhere. No stooping,
kneeling or backache.
Wizard Polish
is more than a furni
ture polish. Restores
the beauty to finest
finishes as you dust
with it. Cheap
enough to -use on
floors. No shaking.
No sediment to mar.
Mens Combination Gift Boxes
69c Each—for boxes containing one Tie and one pair Half
Hose: assorted colors.
At $1.00 each—Boxes containing one Tie, one pair Half Ilose
and one Handkerchief; all in matching color.
Scarfs and Luncheon Sets
for Gift Seekers
$1.25 Scarfs at 95c—Scalloped bureau Scarfs with
eyelet embroidery designs; 18x54-inch size.
Library Table Scarfs of brown linen crash; scal
loped edges, and prettily embroidered in white, green
or brown. They are decidedly pretty.
20x43-inch size, #1.25 each.
20x54-mch size, #1.50 each.
Thirteen-Piece Luncheon Sets at
$1.25
They are being chosen for gifts, and are ideal for bunga
lows.
Nicely boxed and just ready to be sent.
There are—
Six 6-inch pieces.
Six 9-inch pieces.
One 24-inch piece.
Each piece is finished with pretty embroidered scallop edge.
Do You Need Fresh Guimpes?
These have just arrived. Wry dainty net guimpes—or ehemi-
settes—plain or with ruffled front: high collars; white, cream
and ecru; 25c and 50c each.
New Pladings Are Here Also
Chiffon and crepe do chine Plaitings; with plain, tucked or
hemstitched finish; white, tan, cream and black; 25c to $1.00
yard.
New and Dainty Neckwear in
Holiday Gift Boxes
Many women have been delightfully surprised this season at
the size and-comprehensiveness of new neckwear stocks here.
Let this be hint and invitation to come and share these pretty
Gift Goods to-morrow.
Gift Boxes Containing One Piece of Neck
wear— 25c and 50c Box
Prettily gotten up—and every one highly appropriate for a
holiday gift. You .may choose either a stock, a jabot and stock
combined, a Medici collar, a coat set. or other dainty novelties
for the neck. The stock is new and unbroken now—we can not
promise as much a week hence.
Marabou and Ostrich Ruffs and
Cape Collars
These fleecy, light and warm neckfixings can be worn becom
ingly with the new fashions.
There are chic collarettes of marabou, or ostrich and mara
bou, or all ostrich; natural color, blaek-and-wliite, or blue-aud-
black. Prices range from $1.50 to $8.50.
Here Are Gift Slippers for Women
and Men That Will Shorten
Many Christmas Lists
In the great Holiday Stocks of Footwear -
here are all kinds, from Madam’s dainty little
Boudoirs to her husband’s sturdy Slippers for
the fireside.
* !
Some suggestions:
Women's Boudoir Slippers of soft kid in blue, pink, red, tun
or black, with silk pompon on toe: very low heel; $1.25 pair.
Felt “Comfys” for women—all colors: $1.50 pair.
Women's Bedroom Slippers of felt, with fur top: choice of
these colors: Red, blue, gray, brown or black; all sizes; $1.00
pair.
Foot Warmers—to sleep in—they are prettily made of Eider
down in plain or fancy colors: 25c and 50c pair.
For Men
Men’s felt or leather House Slippers, black or tan; priced
at $1.50 to $2.50 pair.
These Beautiful Robes Make Ideal \
Christmas Gifts
Boxed, ready to send, are lovely Bath Rohes and Slippers to |
match; soft, beautiful color tones, such as pink-and-gray, blue- I
and-gray, lavender-and-grav—and so on; they are of superb |
quality and finish; price $10 set.
Had You Thought About Victor
Records for Gifts? |
No doubt you have friends who own
a Yietrola or a Grat'onola. Nothing
w ould- give them greater pleasure at
Christmas and afterward than new
Records for their machine.
Let us take your order now for Rec
ords to be delivered at Christmas time.
Victrola Store—Second Floor. Over Shoe Store.