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f L. ['^ll*jJ^T# Ifflpy W*^1" "V"!^ " :' ' '^' S '. .. • -••"• •• • ~ -£~ '- ° *" .. ' " ' "•" ' ••'.'it"- -• "'. , " '•'-- frfiursday, December 6,UHJj -wrr McHENRY PLAINDEALEK i Your Selections "to Hobby, Sports! Help Him Relax :: / > By STEVEN MATTHEW ' Christmas shopping for the mate is made easier and more satisfactory this year when the pre--it trend to more leisurely living Is used as a guide. This trend is readily seen In the men's fashion world where the so-called "naural look" is stripping stilts of bulky, exaggerated padding. It is evident, too, in the latest reports which show that sport shirts are outselling dress shirts for the first time. The rise in sports and hobbies also reflect this movement. The wise gift-giver keeps an eye On such signs and buys accordingly, thus increasing the chances of procuring a gift that will be wellreceived. This general movement to leisurely living does not mean, liowever, that gifts should be of the folderol type. Quite the contrary. In true American style, the lew "easier life** has a highly practical background and meaning since it takes Into constderafkm the present rapid pace of fvearyday affairs and of the .^tenseness of the world In which ire live. It definitely fills the need for Ittalthy relaxation, for. refreshing strained and tired nerves. "All work and no play makes Jack a dull boy" Is truer today than ever felfore. The continuing rise of television and its consequent changes In our living habits has added new preferences to old favorites. The already popular lounging robes take on additional appeal this year when it is styled as a TV robe. Patterns and fabrics are multitudinous, with plaids still a favorite and paisleys on the upswing. Everyyear Classics Others are designed for nighttime use, for showering and bathing. Smoking jackets are an everyyear classic. There is a model too, designed for travelling that fits easily into its own bag and takes little room in a suitcase. Matchmated with the robes are a variety of pajamas, ranging from solid and patterned broadcloths to knitted balbriggans and on to beautifully tailored garments for lounging, extra roomy for com' fort, large pocketed for cigarettes •nd tobacco. The myriad collection of multi- Etied, brightly patterned sport shirts offer immense possibilities tor the Christmas shopper. Available are solids, checks, plaids, paisleys, florals and a host of Others. Remember, sport shirts are one of the few items of dress in M which the male allows himself free use of colors. The woman's trained pute is especially helpful here. Dress shirts made of new fibres; •fcsier to launder and even elimi •ate ironing, will be popular gifts ttiis year for the traveling man. Especially popular with men are Comfortable loafer shoes, often Ijfora to the office as well as for lounging around. Since these need not fit as snugly as dress shoes Sthey may be bought without the pan along. Lounging Slippers - The traditional bedroom slipper takes on a new appearance, too, With more fitted models available for lounging and televiewing, these come not only in leather, - |kit in washable terry cloth as well. Sport coats in the new, com iortable "natural look" are certain to receive a hearty welcome ai • gifts. Sport jackets boasting rain resistant properties and complete freedom for body movement are ; . greatly desired by sports enthusi- |pts and outdoor men. ; Muffler sets, dress and sport gloves, sweaters, monogrammed handkerchiefs, socks, belts and traces, link sets and men's jewelry 8so command every consideration r Christmas giving. " The rise in popularity of male ^ oosmestics continues, offering rich *5 possibilities for gift-ing. These oome in a variety of masculine •tents and in many popular Ifnations to suit every need. For Tough Beards The male with a tough beard ; #111 appreciate those adjustable tacors that come with seven hollow- ground blades, one for every day of the week. These, like the straight razor will last a lifetime x Of use. Electric razors, magnify- W lug mirrors, fine shaving brushes, ?ilitary sets and sturdy kits also •e welcomed as Christmas gifts. . * More and more men are finding Wonderful relaxation in hobbies. £ your man has an extra-vocation- •1 activity, photography, stamp Collecting, model building and tjost of others, by all means take t$iis into consideration when drawtog up your Christmas gift list ^ Fishing, hunting, golf, tennis . (0and bowling lead the way in aborts, while others ranging from baseball to such less followed gjames as curling, claim a hoet of active enthusiasts. And all of these Ifisure-time activities suggest legion of gift possibilities. •| Pipes and pipe stands also rank Ifgh as male favorites. A welcome gift here are kits complete with an assortment of domestic and foreign tobaccos which permit *»<"» iTrend Toward Leisurely Living, Best Guide to Choosing Gifts for Your Meat Here's Key *To Making ^ Him Happy )-- NOT ONE TIE, BUT A WARDROBE OF lira la the smart way to give him the most popular of all Christmas gifts. In planning your selection consider Us major Interests, and choose accordingly, in the manner of the Christmas wardrobe of ties suggested above for the sportsman. GIVING HIM A HAT FOR Christmas Is a good bet now that makers of the wanted brands have useful 'gift certificate" gadgets that yon can hang on a tree, as shown above. Left to right* above, they are for Lee, Dobbs, Knox and Stetson. All worry about proper fit Is dispensed with. Good Grooming Can Be Yule Gift Gifts of good grocttning are much appreciated at Christmas time. Here's one that can be definitely unusual, and it's perfect for giving to either a man or a woman. It's a gift certificate from a good dry cleaner, entitling the recipient to both pressing and cleaning service, to help him keep his clothes neat, trim, spic and span. ' BANKS FOR ALL Fill in extra space in the Christmas stocking or on the tree by giving each member of the family a small savings bank. These come In many forms, from the traditional piggy bank to famous cartoon characters. Make it the merriest Christmas on record by shopping early and forgetting no one. to mix his own to taste* The biggest help of aB to the Christmas shopper is, of course, to plan and buy early while stocks are still complete'and the crowds still small. Here's How to Get Flying Start in Gift Shopping In order to give you a flying start in planning your gift-giving program for this Christmas, your favorite newspaper brings you this special supplement It is presented, with the cooperation of Old St Nick himself, and the leading stores of our city, as a preview of the glorious gift surprises Santa has in store for every member of the family. We suggest that by sharing its contents with other members of your family, by looking over it together, each of you will be able to get a pretty good idea of what gifts are most wanted this year. There's a gift idea in every story and in every picture and a thousand more in the brilliantly conceived advertising that appears over the names of the individual stores represented in these pages. Use this section to help you organize your gift giving plans. But remember that voluminous as may be its contents, there could never be enough space in twice the number of pages, to describe and picture everything. For the complete and brilliant picture of what Santa suggests for Christmad giving this year, visit the stores early. Shop early, choose early. Snail early. For the Traveller Here's Special Gift For the man who makes fre quent trips out of town on business or to conventions, and who likes to travel light as is usually best when one travels by air, the synthetic fabrics industry offers an especially interesting Christmas gift idea this year. It is a travel wardrobe of shirts underwear and hose made of dacron or nylon, all of which may be washed as easily as a woman cares for her hose, and be ready for wearing the following morning Three changes are usually plenty for a week-long trip. iTown and Country Studio RIVERSIDE DRIVE McHenry, III. delightful - - - delovely "'I Bio Federal Tax wffft stwrdy •ff-mefof DsrofreMe ceesfrvcffes wHk fftferf M/f-gffdfng tray The very nicest thing that could happen to your jewelry ... in genuine leather-grain TEXOL* tooled in gold, bound in brass, lined fabulously in shimmering satin and soft velvet with ring slot and earring bars. In lush rainbow of Ivory, Rose, Green or Aqua. (Velvet and Satin used are rayon.) • '>• t f r i . Q •r •' • Santa's in Cahoots With Us ABOUT THAT IMPORTANT GUY ON THE BIG DAY, DEO 25 iWHh apefogfts to tft« artier of Hit p«ptf«r • ; . Mug--"Darfcfow* Poker Club") The ad-mem came into the star* And gazed upon our clothes galore And scad he thought this place would ^ "floor" The average dad. --- Slack• Sport Dress Shirts * He looked upon our suited rack 'And didn't even make a crack About the one with the pleated back And the polka dots. * • • ™ He sifted through our winter shirts And said h*thought they'd pick up "skirts'* And didn't even hear the "Nerts" Our salesman said. And so wfih purpose much intent Bade to the Plaindealer office wext! And there two hours deitly spent In writing copy. Jackets Under* wear Pajamas Scarfs \hiB is what the ad-man said About the clothes we have lor And even lor the College Grad Unless he 's dead. He said he thought our clothes were mellow And should please almost any fellow He even liked the shades oi yellow In our suspenders. • * • He liked our ties, both loud and wild And when he mentioned undies--smiled Because ours have been highly syled To please the men. * • • We watched his face when he came to the socks , Because we bought the things in flocks Of colors.--("gay" is the word on the box) For them. liked our sweaters, our belts# our buckles Said he was surprised there were no brass knuckles And even our colored shoe laces got chuckles In his write-up. Sweaters Ar gyles Billfolds So if your clothes do that to a newspaper g«y We think you women had better hie Or better stilL get a plane and fly Over here, v \ • • • The "old man's" eyes will pop with glee And from the homestead he'll n«x*r flee For from that time on hell be A contented guy. FITZGERALD'S MEN'S SHOP 208 So. Qrwh St Phone 19 WMvi HHe«Hm^ Ti i i iMn* V i