Show Gift buying has its good choices well received By J BAN GALLAGHER Whether or not that old age adage about it being better to than to receive holds we are constantly being faced with the ever-present problem of what to give for wedding A little thought on the part of the giver will make the gift well instead of being tuckel away in the darkest corner of the hall Now that the June brides have settled down to their little we've got to start thinking about those September Local merchants inform us that the preparations for September brides indicate that there will be even more brides in September than in Wedding gifts are always hard things to but one of the best things you can give is a piece of sterling It is fairly easy to find out what the pattern and a teaspoon or other piece of silver can usually be purchased for two or three An added service of downtown stores of late is that of registering silver An accurate record of all the pieces that the is kept so that pieces can be filled in In case of any the store is always willing to trade pieces of A very good idea when in doubt as to a wedding gift is to call the bride's and ask her what she Many times the very unglamorous gift will be more appreciated and used more than than the useless And by the we never give doiles or other unless we are sure of the bride's And who was ever sure of a woman Here is a list of appropriate presents which are usually omitted from the bride's wedding and shower gifts and which are essential to setting up Orange cook kitchen silver and kitchen table wash set of wall can opener and pots and A present for brother and sister on their birthday has always been Dad is usually very easily but please don't wear his good nature down to the bone by giving him another Ties are very personal things and should be chosen by the person which has to wear them One good gift is a white Every man can use another white and if you can find out his your shopping problems are If Dad he will appreciate a carton of his brand of or pipe or a nice looking Unless you're well acquainted with his tastes in shaving stay away from A book or magazine subscription is a very appropriate gift for a man who likes to belts and socks are good things to give if you're familiar with his If the guy's your brother and you know his car needs a new or or he needs some more material for his model these things will be accepted with Brothers under 17 usually appreciate sports hobby equipment to A gift for Mother should be suited to her Unless she asks for something around the don't give her anything but a personal A slip or a pair of hose is an old stand by that just can't be Be sure you know the whether she likes white or whether she wears tailored slips or lace In choosing make sure you get an appropriate color and texture of Most college girls prefer a 51 15 hose which is very Most mothers don't like hose that If Mom is get her the kind with stretchy Nail are good gifts if you are sure of her A nice dressing robe or hostess coat will be Sister will appreciate the things as but you can add a ankle socks or a little stuffed animal to the |