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Show tpC Modern Youths Give Intimate Useful Gifts; S3 ld Tradition Passe Because girls of today are modern mod-ern and practical, the old etiquette and traditions of grandmother and Emily Post on giving gifts to young men are out of date. This is 1941. Of course, giving is the true spirit of Christmas. Many people have commercialized on Christmas, A small gift is appreciated as much as elaborate one. About this time of year the age-old age-old problem of what to buy for that special him or her .arises. If your shopping !worrid(s are getting you down, it shouldn't be difficult to overcome them.' The stores are overflowing with clever gifts, any one of which is sure to delight the girl friend. Costume jewelry, books, candy, and compacts com-pacts are only a few suggestions. Don't overlook these old favorites: perfume, cologne, and toilet water. The heavy spice scent of Yankee Clover and Old Spice would surely please her. Don't worry if you can't afford anything expensive. Just be practical prac-tical when selecting the gift, and it's sure to make the good impression impres-sion that you want it to. Most appropriate gift for a high school girl to give to her big moment is a photograph. If this does not meet his fancy, try a plain knitted tie which are always acceptable. What man wouldn't .be thrilled with a pair of gold cuff links ? Many are in such smart designs de-signs as dumbbells, bowknots and cameos. In most cases you can get tie chains or tie clips to match; a boy's plastic belt with an initial buckle, or a desk set, which has a tray for pencils and socket for a pen. "Vitabrush," which gives a scalp a thorough' massage, would probably set the man's world on fire. If you can't make up your mind between Harry and John, twin gifts would be best so that neither will feel slighted. Of course, for those who have boy friends by the dozens and can't afford to give every one of them a gift, Christmas Christ-mas cards will serve as a "sentiment. "senti-ment. - |