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16TH BIRTHDAY
GROWN-UP 18 about to reach her sixteenth birthday. she feels that she should be allowed by her parents to enjoy a few of the privileges of her age, such as attending parties this Christmas with young men, styles of personal attire and the selection of her Own friends. She-Raks sixteen la still restricted and when does a girl really have some individual rights?
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VERY CHIC is this Parisian fashion by Brayere. Its main at- traction is the jacket in light grey wool with platinum fox collar. The skirt and hat are black.
CHRISTMAS SHOPPING
Christmas shopping-that means Christmas gifts! mo- ther, father, sister and brother, and personal friends are on your gift list and the selection is giving many of you a headache, no doubt. Original! Yes, the gift should and must be, but exactly what, is the question.
Round The Shops
You will find all the local shops displaying their nest merchandise for the Christmas selections, per- sonal Items in the wearing apparel line,, gadgets, trinkets, and many other new and interesting Hems which will make such pleasing gifts..
CHRISTMAS HOSIERY
Every woman welcomes a gift of hosiery. Silk hose are a luxury Indeed and when the lady is pre- sented with such a gift it always gladdens her heart. "
LANE, CRAWFORD have just commenced to display a new ship- ment of Deauville hose in three qualities which includes * Ane crepe," The range of shades offers a good selection from evening to daytime wear. You will And the size range, in this new shipment, complete.
XMAS DISCOUNT
RIVELLE, "in the Arcade, 15 offering her clientelle a special surprise in their shopping for the holiday season. A 20 per cent. dia- count is offered on purchases you make. Evening frocks. fashioned from beautiful fabrics in the latest popular models. offer a splendid suggestion for a very personal gift. Day frocks, one and two-piece. are also included in the discount, besides the select accessory group of gadgets, gloves, bags, etc.
Don't pass over this shop when you are shopping sour Christmas gift list
HATS TO ORDER
You have great ideas for the new hat for the holiday season's cos- tume, But maybe you believe your Ideas are costly? Take your diffi- culties to REME, in the Asia Life" artist twists the fabric here, tilts Insurance Building. This millinery
the model there, pulls it sideways and finally, with a few minutes of manipulation, you have the un usual bonnet sitting on your head. In this same establishment you The gardening enthusiast will be will find model, hats, maybe just very pleased with a selection or what would suit you and for what seeds or plants or accessories to you have been shopping, their hobby.
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Of course, the first thing is, the gift of unusual or missing the budget. This year prices stamps in their collection. are higher and many coun tries are on a war basis, but with all this considered there are many items which are in- expensive, welcome, useful
MORE SOPHISTICATED
The small select group of costume accessories here are maybe the an- swer to a few of your Christmas
and attractive. The main Eighteen to twenty-two years of gift problems. suggestion is to put your mind age demand more sophisticated COSTUME JEWELS on the subject and take theft Personal glits from--mem. business in hand.
bers of the family are always And here is the shop, MAYOS, in "Gifts, for her" The very young delightful particularly in the line the Arcade, where you will find at- ladies on your list, say five to ten attire. Books, candy, flowers, tractive gifts for the Christmas years of age will naturally took cigarettes, are welcome remem-season. Ladies, young and old, dote forward to toys, books, candy, the brances from acquaintances.
on costume jewellery; it is not ex- doll and accessories, etc. Maybe a Costume Jewellery, inexpensive pensive, and you will note the fine small gold algnet ring or bangle and original, always gladdens the workmanship of the selections. would please. Several handker- hearts. Pins, bracelets, clips, chiefs, with her name embroidered. chockers and necklaces, belts, colfers are also on display. This parti- A large group of artificial flow- would be very exciting: her rat fure gadgets, are sinart and useful cular item is very much favoured silver pencil, refillable, or her gifts V first inexpensive camera. And sta-
as gifts because they are so use. of the various fabrics composing ful. The shades and workmanship
the flowers are rich and quite na- tural in appearance.
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be nicely "bisected" be careful of tionery, with her name in script review their hobbles and station in Think carefully of the individual, your conduct and manners. Be across the corner or top of the life, and select your present accord
tle retiring. Also select your wardrobe with care,
page, would make her feel vervingly nothing to "grown-up" indeed. elaborate or loud. Take with you
Young and old matrons require or buy in their city a gift for the
PERSONAL GIFT
more careful thought, they are hostess which you will leave with Continuing with the calendar jinore \set” their likes and her. Be sure your tip the servants ages, next you have young ladies dislikes, particularly in personal in their home at your departure. on your list ranging from twelve to gifts, be careful You may entertain your mother sixteen. They cherish the more
GIFTS FOR HIM in-law "at tea or luncheon cne of personal gift; silk hose, lovely the days during your visit.
Now, the question of "Gifts for Or
tailored lingerie, or a personal nim" Consider again the hobbies, have flowers sent to the house, gift of 2 pair of
the highly and the individual. The young maybe the father-in-law would fashionable hostess pyjamas, the, men in their teens are not so dim- enjoy a good book. In these small tady of sixteen would be ever: YOU MAY BE sixteen by the ways you return their kindness grateful
cult, but.from twenty-upwards, you calendar age" but have you the and courtesy. And do not forget Books, suitable to the individual, the accessories for the anoker, must use discretion, There are intelligence of said age? If you are when you arrive home after your are always welcome. The camera cases, lighters, holders, pipes, amok careful and well balanced Lisee no visit, Immediately, write them a enthusiast would appreciate harm in your attending Christmas warm letter of thanks.
loose-leaf album, Maybe they have beam over a black enamel case, ing pets, etc. Maybe he would parties, however, I do think your
been yearning for a raincoat and holding a package of cigarettes, mother or father should pass ap-
umbrella, plaid is very smart and which merely had his full name engagements which DEAR FAITH PRIOR: There is proval on your male companions something wrong-somewhere. I am and you would do well to heed twenty-five years old, fairly at- their advise. Regarding your per- tractive and have been earning a sonal attire be smart and work good salary in the business field with your mother on the selection for six years. But I am having of your wardrobe rather than difficulty with men. I have met against her. You can catch more hundreds of men. I like to dance, ales with honey than vinegar, you attend the theatre, play bridge know. And regarding your rights drive, plenics, etc. in the company of age. you will attain them when of the opposite six. However, the
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you can handle your own conduct diiculty is that I do not seem to and situations, don't be too be able to retain their attention anxious to be independent it is not for more than a month or six so-perfect a state at times
weeks after which they seldom call or invite me to social functions, Is there something wrong with me there must be? Can you give me & hirit or idea why this hap pens and how it can be avoided? OPEN TO SUGGESTION,
¿BRIDE-TO-BE BRIDE-TO-BE has received an Invitation from her future parent-la-laws to spend the Christmas and New Year holl- days in their home out of the city. "I am to be bisected," she writes. However, she does not wish to leave her own parents for the two holidays. She is also concerned about the return courtesy of such a visit,
new.
gold on the outside. Is the young lady interested in sports? Then select a gift pertain-welcome for intimate men friends Personal jewellery" is always ing to her favourite game or in- terest.
a cuff links, pins, key chains, charms, Stamp collectors always welcome penclis, kaite, watch, memo-book, fobs, belts, pen *and
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one of these girls who take and very enthusiastic ter. Then again, maybe you are And don't forget men can be over stamps, take and give nothing. By this I cameras, books, maps, prints, (they mean you do not return courtesies. still adore etchings)!
Do you ever invite these men to Does the gentleman take a keen your home for a supper or cocktail interest in his motor car? There party? Or are you the type that are many accessories which are as soon as they arrive in your valuable to them and inexpensive ving room you are ready to set in price. Gear-shift nobs, lighters. you ever make these men feel you forth upon expensive pleasure? Dorobes, Lick mirrors, etc. really appreciate their time and money spent on you? What do
THINK TWICE
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There are just about two weeks before the most popu- Christmas Eve. During Christ- lar anniversary of the year,
mas and New Year's first ten in the morning until mid- week, social activities from
night, and after, are
the count.
You hasten to concoct unusual for the various occasions, but and different chic costumes
are you thinking of your personal beauty?
What about your feet? Make a date immediately with a good chiropodist. And your fingers, don't forget your manicures. What about a facial? Arrange appoint- ments in advance for these necessary treatments to beauty or you will find the hours will be engaged at the beauty parlour.
The 'most necessary item in personal beauty will be your hair. Now is the time to have the ends, of your split and frayed locks
of your hair in another month will be just right. "
If he is a flend for riding. trimmed, s hot oil shampoo and you offer in return for their com-going, sailing, tennis or various the new permanent. By the end pany, have you just a pretty face sports, think twice before you of December it will be soft and DEAL OPEN TO SUGGESTION: and figure and nothing in your select the suitable gift There are ginesy: If you have a little tighter, Sit down quietly and alone, dig head? Are you an intelligent con- selections pertaining to all of these and shorter permanent the length deep into your character and re-versationalist or listener. Can you various activities, in both the low view your past social life. I am dance well, and do you over imbibe and high price range. sure you will see your faults. First in the "Indian's fire-water." Ask And do be cautious when you of all it sounds as if you pose and yourself such questions, try and pick out those ties, handkerchiefs,
CARE OF HAIR. when your men companiona find put yourself in the man's place mocks or pyjamas, because you
While you are having your hair WRITE THE PARENT-IN-LAWS after several "engagements with and see where your fall. Watch have heard the males moan about treated and undergoing the rigours. Recepting 'their Invitation for the you that you change (probably, and, develop a pleasing person- the colours they are asked to weart of manufactured curls ask your week of the. New Year holiday. you drop the pose after a few ality and don't be too selfish. So much for the gifts to family | beauty operator about the care of Tell them simply that you do not meetings) they are not so charm-
and friends. Don't overlook in your hair. What you can do at wish to leave your own parents oned Don't you know at your age
dividuality when you neatly wrap home with the brush, oil botti holidays, Inform them the that you must keep men guessing?
or them in bright paper and close the brilliantine to keep your scalp and hour of your arrival so they may Don't tell them too much or meet you. Knowing that you will divulge too much of your charac
package with gay and Xmas locks in a lustrious and healthy fastenings,
condition.
(Each week in this column FAITH PRIOR answers ques tions of a personal nature submitted by readers of the Daily Press.)
FRIDAY, DECEMBER 8, 1939.
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