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I LETTERS HELP HIT HAPPY MEDIUM IN CHRISTMAS GIVING _ 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.