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Show A USEFUL GIFT FOR THE SUMMER TOURIST Among the useful Httlo ct ceteras which make dainty homo mado gifts for n friend who expects to tiavel Is n hairpin caso with a turnover lop resembling a pocketbook. This should bo mado of green or other serviceable color In linen. Tho flag Is scalloped In whlto or In a darker cotton than tho linen. Tho initials or monogram should correspond In color with tho scallop. Such' a caso may be mado In handkerchief hand-kerchief linen to fit over a chamois Jewel case, which Is worn on a ribbon rib-bon around the neck. Tho linen case may bo easily laundered laun-dered from time to tlrao, while the Bucde bag Is protected by the linen from getting soiled. A tiny pin cushion Is another gift easily packed while a long ribbon lined with white French flannel forms a case for many threaded needles an Inyaluablo gift for one who Is traveling trav-eling rapidly. Tho ribbon should bo three quart-ters quart-ters of a yard long and between two and three Inches wide. The threaded needles should be basted along ' the entire length to be drawn out when needed. The ribbon can be overseained to the flannel or taped along the edge to hold the two together. When not In use, the ribbon can be rolled or folded flat and tied with narrower ribbon. " |