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THE ATLANTA GEORGIAN AND NEWS.
LETTERS HELP HIT
HAPPY MEDIUM IN
CHRISTMASGIVING
By MARY LEA DAVIS.
When I mad< the offer the other
day to present a cold coin to the hu§.
band and the wife who should tell
what was the best irlft for either to
send the other. I expected there
would bo a hunch of answers, hut I
was not prepared for the avalanche of
letters which has come to my desk a!
The Georgian office.
1 had hoped that someone would
suggest simple things—gifts whl'-h
could be made at home and the re
ceipt of which would carry a world
of sentiment. Most of the replies have
been concerning very elaborate pres
ents. the sort that cost money and
which must be sought out with greut
(•are
Well, everybody Isn’t rich, but
*71 wish to give our wives and hus
bands nice presents at Christmas.
How to strike the happy medium ift
the object of the contest which I have
started. I wish to help the married
folk In their work of solving the vex
ing problem of gift selection. The
Ideas of others, I feel sure, will be th»-
▼ery thing
Here’s the Offer.
Let me repeat the offer:
To the wife who write* the b*st
short letter telling what in the,
wont useful gift for a husband,
one $10 gold piece.
Three award* of $5 each icill
be given the wives whose letters
are adjudged the next bent.
Also, l will award the name
price* to husbands icho write brief
letters outlining the most appro
priate gift for a husband to give
hin wife. For the husband's letter
that is adjudged the best the
writer will receive a $10 gold
piece. Husbands who write the
three next best letters will receive,
each, a $5 gold piece for their
thoroughness.
Send your letters addressed to
MARY LEA DAY IS.
Editorial Department, The At
lanta Georgian.
Here are some letters just re
ceived :
FARM FOR HIS WIFE.
Mips Mary Lea Davis:
High teen years ago I married *
a farmer’s daughter and brought
her to the city to live. She has
never liked the city. Ho this
Christmas I am going to give her
a deed to a 165-acre farm which
I purchased In September. We
will move there. I will have it
stocked with the chickens, ducks,
etc, that she dearly loves I
hope to see the roses come back
to her cheeks and 1 know th%
will. H. N. M
Atlanta. Ga
HANDKERCHIEFS FOR HIM.
Miss Mary He a Davie:
I find that handkerchiefs are the
most useful present that a wife
can give her husband. Every
Christmas 1 try to make my hus
band a dozen linen handkerchiefs
JJe appreciate** them.
MRS W. M G.
New' Augustine, Fla.
A REAL LIVE DOLL.
Miss Mary I*ea Davis:
The best present for s good
husband is a real live doll, and
that is what T Khali give mine
MRS. A. I* B
Atlanta. Ga.
A SAVINGS ACCOUNT.
Miss Mary Lea Davis:
1 shall give my husband a
Bible and a lounging robe 1 have
saved a few dollars each week
lately from my “household ex
pense money,” which I shall de
posit In a bank in his name,
thereby starting a savings ae
ro.mt. HRS »' B
Atlanta, Ga.
RECEIPTED BILLS.
Miss Mary Lea Davis:
1 believe a batch of receipted
bills, paid for out of money saved
during the year, will gladden
most heads of families. Men, I
know, appreciate useful gifts, but
sentiment plays a small part in
the lives of most men.
MRS. S. E. B
Atlanta, Ga.
A SUBSCRIPTION
Miss Mary Lea Davis:
I give my husband the things
that will do him the most good
and I am sure a subscription to
The Georgian would be very much
appreciated by him
MRS. O W.
Atlanta, Oa.
PLENTY OF THINGS
Miss Mary J>«a Davis:
In my mind the most highly
appreciated Christmas presents
for my wife will be two or three
good books, comfortable bed
room sllppf?rs, nice heavy robe,
toilet articles, such as perfumes,
face powder, tooth paste, tooth
brush,face colorings, cold creams,
toilet water, toilet soaps, sham poo
lotion, hair tonic, glycerine, mas
sage cream, etc, also manicure
set box of candy, pot plants in
bloom, box of stationery, foun
tain pen, visiting cards, blotter
and Inkstand. A C. M.
Concord, Ga.
KIND WORDS.
Miss Mary Lea Davis
1 suggest as the most appro
priate CbfiitmM gif’ tot a hua
band or a wife would be kind
w ords and a happv home
MRS. V\ B. R
Atlanta, Ga.
A DAILY PAPER.
Miss Mary Ixsa Davis
Give him a year's subscription
to The Georgian. Then his
Christmas present will last all
the year. MRS. M. C.
Atlanta, Ga.
HOME COMFORT.
Miss Mary Lea Davis:
If a man la a lover of home,
give him something t,o promote
bis comfort while there. If he
loves his secret orders, give him a
ring, cuff links or a 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
Miss Mary Lea Davis:
As my husband is an engineer,
I think a pair of eyeglasses, a pair
of nice thick gloves and a nice
Brotherhood pin or watch charm
would be fine as a Christmas pres
ent for him. MRS. J. E. D.
Thomasvllle, Ga.
A MAN’S TIME.
Miss Mary Lea Davis:
I think the very best Christmas
gift a husband can give his wife
is his time. Generally a man
spends very little time with his
wife, and If he w’ill take Chriat-
mast day, devote hi« entire time
to his wife, she will appreciate
It more than anything he could
possibly buy. G. H. M
Tlfton, Ga.
WATCH OR KNIFE.
Mias Mary l^ea Davis:
\fy opinion of a Christmas gift
from a wife to her husband ia
something practical, something
useful. First of all, I think a
watch the most appropriate
Christmas gift from a wife to her
husband, if he has no watch. Then
the next most useful thing is a
good pocketknlf . MRS. S. T M.
Summit, Ga.
COLLAR BUTTON BOX.
Miss Mary Lea Davis:
No man ever ha enough collar
buttons or can find what he has.
Take a small cardboard box, any
size deslre<J, and paint It his fa
vorite color, using some pretty
Christmas scene for lid. Under
neath use the words: “Here is
your button.” The lid is attached
by ribbons to match and the lin
ing of satin must match ribbons.
Then put a dozen or more but
tons In It for his convenience.
MRS. T..S.
Doe Run, Ga.
MONEY TO SPEND
Miss Mary Lea Davis.
I think money about the most
appropriate gift a man can give
his wife, as she can then get what
she wants. My wife appreciates
the cash more than anything I
give her. She can beat me- shop
ping. W. A. P.
Barnesvllle. (ia.
NEEDED ARTICLES.
Miss Mary Lea Davis:
I have been married twenty
years and have no difficulty in
picking out appropriate gifts 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:
T 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 1t is something that
she can use from one Christmas
to the other. JOHN G. B.
Atlanta, Ga.
BOOK OR MAGAZtNE.
Miss Mary Lea Davis:
Nothing pleases my wife more
than a book or magazine, and I
usually make selections with regard
to her tastes in literature.
P T.
Bartow, Ga.
COMFORTABLE CHAIR.
Miss Mary J*ea Davis:
I think the most appropriate gift
for a wife to give her husband is
a nice, easy, comfortable chair. 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 hus
band something useful, so if she
knows liis size and the style he likes
what would be nicer than half a
dozen shirts? He can’t possibly do
without them. Dr. better still, give
him money she had saved 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 Mary Lea Davis:
A dainty photograph of herself
for 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.
Miss Mary Lea Davis:
The first thing Christmas
morning I 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.
Miss Mary Lea Davis:
I’ve been giving my wife all
kinds of presents, but the one she
liked best was last Christmas
when I subscribed to The Geor
gian for a year. I’ll renew' it this
Christmas. . P. D. M
Rome, Ga.
A SAFETY RAZOR.
Miss Mary Lea Davis:
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 Lea Davis:
I am going to give my husband
a pair of shoes this Christmas.
1 know of nothing he needs more.
I liave saved up my dimes for tilts
gift. MRS. F. V. W.
I^anett, Ala.
Ireland to Forbid
Importing of Arms
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 into Ireland, ac
cording to the local press. Labor trou
bles and the threatened revolt of
Clster against home rule are causes
for the embargo on war munitions.
Rembrandt Sells for
$8,800; Is Low Record
Special Cable to The Atlanta Georgian.
LuNDOa, Dec. G.—The cheapest
Rembrandt acquired at a public sale
In many years was sold at the Aynard
auction when the dealer, Ferral, bought
“Ecce Homo’’ for $8,800.
The painting had been valued at $14,-
m. ,
Saloonist Ordered
To Answer Charge
AUGUSTA, Dec, 5,—Judge Hammond
has signed an order in Superior Court,
directing Sol Barron, proprietor of the
Metropole saloon, to show cause before
him on next Monday why hts place
should not be closed as a nuisance.
Barron’s place was raided several
days ago and several bottles of whisky,
beer and wine were seized.
Will Provides for
Monument to Horse
Boxer’s Brother Is
Given Year for Theft
CHICAGO, Dec. 6.—Jack Johnson's
brother, Charlie, to-day began serving
a year in the Bridewell for the theft
of an overcoat. Judge Wade iix«j
his punishment at one month whe„
Johnson was convicted, but when
pugilist's brother struck a court
bailiff the judge added eleven mon;u.
to the sentence.
GET
JAILED DAY AFTER PARDON.
MEMPHIS, Dee, 5.—Fifteen min
utes after Phillips Banks 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.
MIDDLETOWN, N. Y., Dec. 6.—
The will of Mrs. Isaac Van Luvan
Goshen provides that her horse be
chloroformed and burled 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
2y 2 to 7 years,
$5.50
Rubber tires, simple
running gear. Lamps
85c each. Horn
50c Extra.
SEND FOR ONE
TO DAY.
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
Thousands of Christmas Men s Combination Gift Boxes Marabou and Ostrich Ruffs and
Everything Reflects the Happiness of the
Season
*
Even the wearing apparel seems to have taken
on 1 lie glow of this Christmas spirit—though
perhaps it is the reflection from the thousand
and one bright things intended especially for
gifts.
But one does not have to be 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.
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Misses' Coat Suits, up to
$45, Are Priced at $20
for To-morrow
Very tine, smart Suits for girls—13 to 16-year sizes—they
fit small women—the very best styles of thejseason; beautiful
materials, and fashionable color tones.
Only 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.
Handkerchiefs
The Handkerchief Store extends greeting,s and announces
its readiness to meet all the demands of the early holiday
shoppers. Thousands of now, beautiful Handkerchiefs and
many special values.
To-morrow will he 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 comers, 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
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 Gregn Silk Petti
coat
Here are pretty new ones at $1.08—
they are made of good, softTnessaline;
the correct shade—emerald gretHi. A
few in black at the same price—$1.08.
Downstairs Section for Saturday
Did You Get This
Offer?
Women's 50c Vests and
Pants, 3 Garments for $1
49c
Js the Price
Saturday for
Women's new outing flannel Night
Gowns. They are well made, of good,
heavy outing, 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.
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 1 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
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 a short time only we are offering a
Wizard Triangle Polish Mop and a quart can
of Wizard Polish—all for $1.50. 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 MOP is
treated adds a luster and richness to your
floors without leaving them oily or slippery.
Handle 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.
Geta in
the comer* ,
54
nch j
Handle
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 Hose
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.
Libratv Table Scarfs of brown linen crash; scal
loped edges, and prettily embroidered in white, green
or brown. They are decidedly pretty.
20x45-inch size, $1.25 each.
20x54-ineli 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. Very dainty net guimpes—or chemi
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 he hint and invitation to come and share these pretty
Gift Goods to-morrow.
Gift Boxes Containing One Piece of Neck-
ivear—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 lienee.
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, black-and-white, or blue-and-
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, tan
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 Robes and Slippers to
match; soft, beautiful color tones, such as pink-and-gray, blue-
and-gray, lavender-and-gray—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 Victrola or a Grafonola. Nothing
would 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.