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i The "A is one that auto- La ho good cheer, but hen it is followed by an interesting, luring gift, its cheer is sustained hore than a rapidly moving moment. cially so when that gift is one sing the elusive quality--per- touch! And those are the kind of holiday fts that are so easily made right our own home, for little cost, and h great enjoyment, even when im pressing. Every woman rejoices in pretty othes for her leisure moments, and hile cozy knitted slippers are com- ble, they *are rarely delicate nough for wear with the dainty neg- es of today.. This year, however, is at least possible to gombine the rmth and ease of a wool slipper th the di y and smartness ° of he loveliesf\lounging robe. A new ool, spun from the fur of white ngora rabbits is now on the mark- t, It is dyed in the smartest shades, oth pastel and the high colors so opular 'this winter, The yarn has a rry appearance that is very pleas- ng when the thermometer is low. he girl who enjoys knitting will be ure to make a hit at Christmas if he makes a pair of these delightful lippers for her chum, A charming lamp-shade is made rom manila wrapping paper, Cut a and sides of frame, and glue in place. A strip of black paper finish- es the top and bottom of the shade, and a black painted band outlines the print which is pasted on the front of the shade. The surface of the shade is hainted with amber sealing wax dissolved in alcohol, imparting a lovely transparency. A common market basket with its handle enameled black, and covered inside and outside with a gay blue, black or orange. striped waterproof material, holds a generous assort- ment of the housewife's' much need- ed tools, A waste-paper basket, purchased for twenty or twenty-five cents, may be made to charmingly fit your friend's decorative scheme. Simply cover it with wall-paper, with an ap- propriate design and in an appro- priate color, and shellack it to make it dust-proof, Many other attractive boxes for all sorts of practical uses may be made in the same manner. The effects obtained are diverse and varied enough to please everyone, and all sorts of originality may be displayed. : A cretonne slip cover to protect clothes is a useful gift that can be made in a hurry, It should measure one yard and a half long, but if the cretonne is used in one piece it may piece of the paper to fit both top be doulled, and only the side sedi Lwill need stitching, As these ue selve-cdged, this makes the the ship meat. The t be turned down ome inch to make a casing through which tape is to draw it up around, the garment hanger, when in use, / A pair' of 'shoe 'trees can be made festive in a jiffy, if the wooden tips are gilded and the metal pieces then wound, with half inch satin ribbon, and the knob finished with perky little bows. Just one shoe tree can be Juickly transformed-into a powder puff, back patter style, which is so convenient and dainty 'for evening use. An in- expensive powder puff, which can be bought in a huthber of sizes ana even heart-shaped if desired, is first opened -at the side seam just wide enough to slip the. pointed end of the shoe tree in, It is-then securely sews ed into place. . The trimmings come next, A piece of flowered silk or ribbon the same size as the powder puff is sewed onto the back, with the edges held down with tiny silk stitch. es. A row of \'al lace, with the thread pulled fo frill it, is then sein all around the edge. Ribbon wound around the handle, in a_ color, to match the silk on the back of the powder puff, completes this dainty gift, : TORONTO MAN CHOSEN SHOE MAKERS' PRESIDENT Montreal, Dec. 13--A. Blatchford, of Toronto, wag elected president of the Shoe Manufacturers' Association that body Here today. He succeeds F, X. R. Lanthier of Montreal, J. J. McHale, London, Ont.;' 8. E. Underhill," Barrie, Ont.; L. C.. Van Geel, Tillsonburg, Ont.; W. J. Sis- man, Aurora, Ont.; G. H. Ansley, Perth, Ont.; W. A. Hamilton, Tor- onto, and S. H. Parker, Preston, Ont., were named as Ontario repre- sentatives on the executive commit- tee. W. H. Leckie of Vancouver was appointed western district represen- tative on the executive committee, Steel Blue Diamond Sweetheart Ring, set in 18K solid white gold, $50 Centleman's small thin Cold Fill- ed Watch with fine movement, I 5-jewel $15 Ladies' Wrist Watch, set with diamonds and sapphires, $50 Little Finger Marquois Rings, fancy 14K gold setting with real opal, amethyst, newest thing in a ladies' dress ring. $25 Agquamare. The of Canada at the annual meeting 'of POLICE BELIEVE ~ ACTOR POISONEL | Movie Veteran Diés in Los Angeles After Drink- ing Coffee Los Angeles, Cal, Dec. 14.-- A coffee container containing a beverage suspected of fatally pol- soning a motion picture actor and seriously affecting three women was the central clue in an investi- sation' here Monday. The victim, George D, Bailey, 64, died Satur day, supposedly of heart disease, shortly after taking a drink of coffee at his home. Sunday Mrs. Bailey, her daugh- ter, Mrs, Blanche Olivarias, and the latter's sister-in-law, Miss Tommy Olivarias, drank some cof- fee from the same container and became seriously ill, Two of the women, who were found in a eri- tical condition, complained of suf- fering a choking sensation, which recalled to Mrs, Balley that her husband had done the same. ., "My husband clutched his throat just prior to his death' she told investigating police. The veteran film actor's body was removed to the county morgue for an autopsy, and.a chemical analysis of the cof- fee was ordered. COHICOUTIMI ON AIR Chicoutimi, Que., Dec. 14.--With the inauguration of Station CHIC, Chicoutimi will 'be on the radio map of the world tomorrow night The new station will be operated on a wave-length of from 260 to 800 metres and will broadcast a series of concerts which are now being organized, Gentleman's Wrist Watch. The new Fine 15-jewel Luminous hands square or oblong shape. movement, and dial. $10 to We invite you all to . J. BR! 10 KING ST, Ww. "The Jeweller" *50 ¢ come to our store and see anything in our fine you may be interested in, wi A Mod 4 74M PHONE 189 { YMCA, © PATRONS VOTE TO SMOKING' -- Philadelphia, Dec. 14.~Here- after girls and women may smoke 1 nthe caféteria of the Central Young 'Men's Christian Association without fear of interference. The patrons of the eating place of both sexes have placed their stamp of approval on the practice. At the behest of Walter M. Wood, General Secretary of the "Y* a poll was taken to ascertain the opin- fons of the customers regarding sm in the lunchroom, which is open to the publie, Here are the results: For smok- ing by women, 362; against, 268. For smoking by men, 470; against, 163. For segregation of smokers, 176; against, 402, MEXICO OBSERVES GREAT FESTIVAL 100,000 Expected at Shrine of Virgin of Guada- loupe 4 er -- Mexico City, Dec. 14.--For the second time in nearly 400 years, Mexico's greatest religious festl- val will be carried out at the Shrine of the Virgin of Guada- loupe, the country's patron saint, without priestly ceremonial, Ever since 1533 devout Roman Catholics, led by priests, have made pilgrimages to the Shrine of Guadaloupe on December 12, the day set aside for the anniversary of the appearance of the Saint, but the new religious regulations of the Government that caused priests to withdraw from all churches throughout Mexico a year and a half ago, made it necessary to ob- serve the day for the first time last year without priests officiating, This year the priestless observance by what Mexican Catholics regard as their most sacred day will be raneated, If traditions of previous years are maintained, and there is every reason to believe there will be, at least a hundred thousand pilgrims, mostly Indians, from all parts of Mexico, assembled at the Shrine, "THE OSHAWA DAILY TIMES, THURSDAY, DECEMBER 15, 1927 MILITIAS CALLED OUT IN ORLARON Action Taken by Governor Oklahoma City, Oka, Dee. 14. --The State militia was called out Monday by Governor Henry S. Johnston, injecting a mew and grim touch into the fight over proposed impeachment of the gov- ernor, The Legislature, meeting Mon- day In a session which Johnston refuses to recognize as legal, Is scheduled to act on the impeach- ment charges against the governor. It is understood that the militia had orders to prevent the Leglsla- ure from meeting. Three companies were ordered to the canital. Officers of two in- fantry and one machine gun com- pany were at the capitol bulldinz at dawn and enlisted men were gathering rapidly, Differences between the Admin- istration and the General Assem- bly started at Johnston's inaugura- tion, The Senate refused to ap- nrove his list of highway commis- ~lon appointees and he submitted ~ second list, The House eriticized him for 'surrendering' and the Legislature and Assembly have been at odds ever since. The re- gime of Mrs, O, 0, Hammonds as confidential secretary to the gov- ernor brought matters to a dead. The insureents dubbed her 'Mrs. Colonel House" and when John- ston refused to dismiss her, start. ed impeachment campaign, Former Governor Jack Walton, impeached several years ago, had used the militia during his fight, setting a precedent for Monday's action. What the United States needs fs more nonstop matrimonial flights.-- « { Bri Fors the the AV » f . » OSHAWA PRISONER WHO STABBED SELF IS SENT TO PENITENTIARY Ottawa, Dec, 13.--Three years In the penitentiary was the sens tence meted out to Wilfred Tessier, who said he came from Three Riv- ers, Que.,, on he charge of obtain- ing money under false pretenses, He was sentenced by Magistrate Hopewell in the Police Court to- day. The police claimed Tessier presented a cheque with a forged 'accepted' on it drawn on a Mone ton bank and securad a t eHjer's" cheque for, §400 at an exp } ticey vai He later left town, and; WARE 'rested at Trenton. In arent ens evidence submitted today-4 5 Tessier stabbed himself knife, but the Injury was not geri# ous. On the way. hack ho Sui through the car window, Put h recaptured, He pleaded hy ] number of chafges of pa = sified cheques in Ottawa, fii 3 lice claim he is wanted in United States for similap offencedy: 1 ¥ EE ---- a The 10¢ to $1.00 SWEATER COATS 4 DWE DINDOL NE INR NRE IRR OR INDE 00 Our Shelves Buy eens HERETO EEE RUE SIRES SRNL TIRE REN IES A Host Of Beautiful Gifts For PARTICULAR GENTLEMAN ---- Ba Wh Wo Wie JO Wh yd ; FRAN ry iN ar -r Sel TEES IE Ah ae $1.00 to $5.00 i La? 1S SR En a ae Cr yf, | be, hi Sa @ | bn --_-- wy TEN Tw Ml -- bh Bt fF $1.00 10 83.60" 3 Ap 14 King St. W. Cy CRW) 5 2 PRN Nr