Show PRETTY cl CHRISTMAS GIFTS I 1 acce acceptable P table presents present for young and old and how they are made lv t i f i vM i ram tak y EASILY MADE CHRISTMAS NOVELTIES IN NECKWEAR anever NECKWEAR and muff sets were never more fashionable than they are just now and they are among the easiest to make of bome made mada gifts they confer both style and comfort upon their wearers bearers to the joy of those who receive them neckpieces Neck pieces are simply straight lengths of velvet plush or fur cloth cut a quarter of a yard wide and a yard or more in length they aro are lined lin edwith with satin and gathered in 1 at the 4 14 r ends where a tasseled laase tasse led ornament makes the finish they fasten about the neck with a hook book and eye or slide crocheted or bead buckles and ornaments are used on them muffs are barrel shaped and made over beds of down or wool batting these beds are bought ready made and are very cheap velvet coverings cover tage ore are usually gathered over them with ruffles at each end as shown in the picture the muff and ruffles are lined with satin silk cords or strands of large bilek alt ck beads are fashionable this season for decorating these sets bets HOLIDAY SAND BOWS IN RIBBON inexpensive and pretty neckwear Is made of narrow colored velvet ribbon boar and ties like those shown in the victure are often finished with small flowers of ribbon or chiffon i HOMEMADE GIFTS acceptable TO MEN ELECTING gifts for ones S SELECTING Is perplexing to the christmas oh chopper opper their needs are few compared to those of women aud and children men like gifts that add something to aw 1 11 their comfort and they like convenient things they especially appreciate gifts made by the donor and this year there are some novelties for them which arb not difficult to make at home borne A basket which will do either for a den or a bedroom Is made very easily the materials selected lor for it depend upon the purposes tor for which it to la to be used it it Is intended tor for a convenient receptacle for ties collar tout tone pins needles and various odds and ends it Is to be made of cretonne brown linen or figured suk dilk and finished with ribbon but it tor for a den to bold pipes matches cigars tobacco etc it Is to be made of thin leather or heavy silk and finished with silver or gold braid and cord A collar box covered with cTet cretonne onne and sue suspended by ribbon hangers Is a rell ablo gift sure aura of at a welcome A round pasteboard box of suitable size la Is needed which tho the covering Is stretched and either pasted or sewed for small remembrance tokens ft flat t cacheta cachets of crepe paper papa carrying lavender or spicy perfumes in an oblong bit of cotton batting are tie tied 1 I with narrow of ribbons DESK SETS FOR THE OFFICE OR OH HOME MONG the most attractive ot of A AMONG novel presents for men are office or ferary sets seta consisting ot of RIt portfolio follo NEW lerer box waste basket candle shades etc they are roada made of handsome wall paper designs pasted over foundations of heavy cardboard or wood A paper having a broad black and white stripe with dark red flowers vaguely outlined on it was used to cover tho the letter box and Dort tollo follo X shown in the illustration the candle 1 shade g s of dark ted red paper decorated with a fancy gold braad pasted on the ability to choose an attractive paper and paste it on neatly to is about all that ts is required for making these sets sete leather effects the tiffany papers besides many artistic flowered patterns are suited to the purpose and make useful and tasteful gifts that men ap pre clate TOBACCO POUCH AND ND DRESSING CASE CAE BAG A A TOBACCO pouch la Is made ot of tow four 1 long narrow triangles of leather or of a il silky plush sewed together A silk lining is mado madi in the same way and placed in the outer bag the edges along the top are blind stitched together the bag to is 7 inches long t i I 1 each triangle 3 laches inches wide A casing la Is stitched 1 IL the bag ivi inches from the top to accommodate narrow elastic bands for drawing strings if the bag Is to be hung bung up ribbon or cord suspenders are sewed at each side inexpensive gifts IN COLLARS AND COLLAR and vestee in III sheer or A gandie to wear with tailored suits will vill bo be welcomed by every woman and costs almost nothing but te time for making the flaring collaz colla Is finished with hand band embroidered scallops or a band of 0 fine narrow swiss embroidery or lace which extends down each side the collar and vestee must bo be cut separately and joined at the neck line the collar Is wira alre to make it stand and flare correctly A brilliant vestee with collar and rovers revers of himy filmy lace is pictured made of brocaded velvet and shadow lace the vestee is a band about the neck A aa gradually widening to the wal waist llna where it Is trimmed into points it fastens just above the points with hooks books and eyes and here three small fay fancy buttons arc set beet on tor for ornament A short ruffle of lace forms a flaring collar which Is supported with fine wires the revers are made of straight pieces of lace face draped in at each side anil and at the top in III the neck line made of bright colored brocades brocaded bro cades this Is on ono a of the prett leet of novelties to td bo worn to embellish the me blouse |