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Show Selecting Christmas Giffs. Tho nseloss truck that many people peo-ple used to buy for Christmas has Iran a notablo phaso of human fol-7y. fol-7y. II -was a terrific strain on human iialuru to show tho proper spirit of latitude. When a follow was glv-n glv-n plush covered photograph al-3ram al-3ram -willi tooled leather and heavy till edges, for which had no possible nse. or course It was up to him to express tho most oxhuberant Joy. But Just as soon as ho could decently de-cently do go, the album was moved un to Iho attic, when in duo timo it made Its way to tho Junk man. It bo cvor gave It n second thought, it -wis to wish that one-fourth of the money It cost could havo been put Into something that ho really -wanted. Among thoughtful peoplo a Christmas Christ-mas Rift Is not worth making unless lots tastes of tho reclpiont aro carefully care-fully considered. In n groat many funnies and clrclo of friendship, ppopTo frankly inqulr of each other trlral they would like to receive TUcro may not bo quite so much element ele-ment of Burprlso about such a pros-r pros-r cnt. Hut the thanks for tho samo L aro apt to be much moro heartfelt. Wf ltcrehantH seem to feel that gifts 7 aro moro practical and substantial than they used to be. Tho berlb- I toned and lacoy frippery that used I to fill the stores Is not so present I today. In a great many families I substantial gifts of needed articles I oT ctotliftic form tho holiday offer- I ingn and are most acceptable. For the children of courso toys aro tho real thing. When you glvo a Tioy a handsome overcoat or pair oT rubber boots, ho looks aggrieved. lo matter how much money you put into It, ho docs not look at clothing am a jrfft. It Is his by right, and ho feels cheated out of a present. A toy railroad train that will break down In three days will causo him moro joy than tho finest garment that tho stores can offer. As a result re-sult tho a vera go homo Is a mess of iroken toys tho fortnight after. "Rroliahly tho host gifts for children jtre substantial articles for uso In attaleUc sports, which help keep tflicrn exorcised and Interested In outdoor II fo. |