tA The Guardian-The Patriot, Sat., ‘The bigger, the better’ is view on handbags : Bic bags that take kindly to wravelling are just as valuable! to their owners when they come home Where travellers check. and book. smal! purchases (hat oth-| erwise drop easily, a scarf for} sudden chills, and even a spare! pair of nylons It's hard to imagine a that's too big. And with the var- lety of shapes available, a becoming bag trou- Bseau is easy to assemble Good ail - round companion | is a flat satchel in scratch proof grained leather with sid gussets permitting it to sprea open for easy access. Some Satchels ot this type are mount- ed on a padded leather frame and include a detachable leath- er passport case, as well as the more usual accessories. Gay straw bags come in siz- es big enough to carry a com- plete complement of beach ac- vessories as well as the usual jr One such is & purse addenda. dowble - handled, trimmed in sturdy cowhide and lined with'f hardy canvas. It’s sturdy enough |) to house parcels from the store |% too. A cane satchel striped bag in colorful webbing is lined in a water-repellant print, design- ed especially for anremer® light lunch can be encompass- ed too, without fear of i For girls who never have enough room in their luggage > and mater WHEN IRONING i “TRY THESE TIPS Tips to the bride on ironing: Sprinkle clothes with warm — -which penetrates more water sprinkling do not roll clothes up in a ball and roll more ‘cdi in — fold on instead and place in a plastic rag. Keep your ironing board cov- er clean by frequent washings so that no stain will come off it, If ironing for a long time stand on a soft mat to make the work easier on your feet. When ironing large articles such as curtains, spread an old sheet on the floor around the ironing boar After each ironing, see that the bottom of iron is clean and free from starch so it will be ready for the next job. Just put a little dampened soda on a | soft cloth and rub the iron, then wipe off with another dam- pened cloth. Never clean bottom of iron with steel wool. Parents’ guidance, counselling t., eases problems for newlyweds *: share responsibility rather than completely. When teen-agers marry, their parents can be of the greatest help if they offer both emotion al support and counseling on intricacies of home man agement Instead of deploring youthful marriage, wise parents try to reduce the risk of trouble as of much as possible through intell- igent guidance. The younger a couple is, the more help they are likely to need. This does not necessarily have to be financial help. It can be a gift in the form of a plot of land or a share in a bus- a definite period of time and a| gin married life on a lower stan- cnalitied purpose. It can be an. dard of living _ they enjoyed advance on the inheritance the, at home. This is child might have expected at a’ kindness. later date. The lnpestont thing is for the have invested some ended in a way sacrifice of their own It is no favor to a couple of} tective or possessive or unduly these feelings may help to be ex that will Pct the growth) new relationship. Much well « has failed to accomplish its ob- they jective because it was given on gets an unplanned basis and without where parental subsidy has wor-| progressively to assume more | and more of their own respon-| to! sibilities, they grow in indepen- a mutually acceptable under- standing concerning the condi- independence as well as pro- any age to be relieved of all re-| controlling, vide an added stabilizer to the ee But responsibilities result in too many strings being n become so héavy to a veme) attached to any help, Pe, gives. intentioned help sch unaccustomed ked out best seem to be those where parents are willing take it over In any of these 2 alten to however a Trealisti break his morale Sonne ‘hel careful plan is worked well started. The instances| which will enable the plans, A Savas seldom| cess or failure depends on the | means much unless the partners, quality of the parent-child rela- effort or) tionship on © to the marriage. If a parent has been over-pro- couple \—A sign y otiteey wall at a yun warns - caer “This is a tion, not a petition. No si | tures are required,” a suc- iness enterprise. It can be tions making room for the newlyweds in the parents’ home until they can establish one of their own. Fear is often expressed that direct financial) help to the young people will retard their Progress toward independence and self-reliance. This is a gen- tinized. Usually the people who voice it are the first to acknow- ledge that no one reaches his There should be no unasked or unanswered questions in any- one’s mind as to the nature of | the assistance. Is it a gift? Is} it a loan? If a loan, how and when is it to be repaid? Which | expenses will the parents meet and which will the couple be re- sponsible wl tg long is the help to contin Completing rg id education after marriage is most often natural color wi Technique color-tone Bring out the Beauty in your hair without canes its | 1] For steps needed Name change i eralization that needs to be seru- | t for a radiantly beautiful complexion use BAG TROU SSEAU IS EASIL Y ASSEMBL ED and don’t want new husbands to! top zipper that is snapped down vel aan andl ineniediately cats suffer from planeside over- at one side for security, these Sintec ear at eaters pert None, snes, bl and shaped like small suitcas- your shift from Miss to Mrs Closed with a side-to-side ia of small parcels Do you remember — skipping rope to the old rhyme | Mary now, Mary ever | Jones now but not forever! Well, now that you're a bride- to-be, remember your name won't be the same —. you have to change it for official records, Make a list of the documents ter the honeymoon take steps e large enpugh to hold a my- Here are the principal ones: ~ Social Security: go to your eon social security office and out a change-of-name ap- stations or Most brides appreciate *"2... 0” an ency can take the information mente to change your name touch of beauty in g ifts ©: sid Bnd on ou What fun to get wedding pre-! gents! But the delight wears thin when the wrappings dis- close the seventh toaster and the 10th pair of silver candel- abra. There is one foolproof way of avoiding such duplications: have everyone give checks or cash. But this coldly practical solu- tion takes much of the fun out of giving However, for young couples who'll be setting up housekeep- ing at an army or navy base, or starting out on a colllege campus, money is most welcome. On the other hand, gift buy- ing these days can be a plea- sant revelation to those who think of wedding presents only in terms of the classic crystal, ¢hina and silver. There is a host of new pro- ducts that combine beauty with ! utility, satisfying the desire to give something that's pretty as well as practical. CUSTOMS GIFTS The trick is to tailor your gift to the newlyweds own taste. Few working wives appreciate elaborate silver that requires time consuming polish-work. The great majority of brides still prefers a touch of beauty in gifts — ‘something I would n't buy for myself but want to ewn.”” This means avoiding the silly, the commonplace, the oddball that are sometimes of- fered in shops as wedding pre- sents. But there are a number ef offbeat but highly practical fems te consider, Let's look at some Spice rack with selection of Indoor S outdoor clothes dry- ing rac Set of adjustable bookshelves Lroning board, pad and cover Imprinted statione Set of demitasse eups and taucers Assortment of electric light bulbs (might og include Chris- tmas tree lights Toss pillows ARE YOU CONTINUED FROM PAGE 2A newly married couple. GIFTS Q. When is a wedding gift ne- cessary? A. Generalty ene should be sent if the guest accepts the Invitation te the reception. ft is not obligatory if the invitation was for the church ceremony aione, or for wedding announce- ments unless the recipient de- sires to send one. Q. Should one vend gifts for a Second marriage? A. It is not necessary al- though you may wish to do so Particularly if you did not know the bride at the time of the first Marriage. What is the correct se- quence of the receiving line? A. The bride’s mother is first te greet the guests; then the room's father, his mother bride's father, bride, groom with guests, the two mothers eome first. Q. Who pays for the bride's honquet? Ry custom, the groom However, if some circumstan ees the bride's family may as- fume the expense. Q. What are the bridesmaid’s @xpenses? \ A She buys her own dress and pays for transportation to and from the ‘edding. The bride's family provides housing for her if she eomes from out of tour Kitchen utility table Extension telephone Portable coffeemaker set Folding picnic table Kitchen or travel clock | all or door mirror Stainless steel serving dishes Set of snack tables Strongbox or home {filing case Card table of electric appliances: toaster, Bed pillows Stepladder stool Bathroom hamper set nens, tools, sheets, pillowcas- ed. Utility cart for outdoor hatl- es. plac mats; and of course, foes you can fill out for this. Wooden bench for seat or cof- _ Bank account: you may Picnic hamper or stadium fee table want to open a joint account, thermos in case uspresso coffeemaker | if you keep one by yourself it should be under your married OVER $20 name, — Insurance policies: write Electric broiler or rotissierie P $20 OR LESS Rocking chair to your agent with change of Charcoal grill Odd chairs for use as extras -"@me Se bc BrP: Lawn chair {such as Italian type with wov bably also want te make your : husband your new beneficiary. en rush seats) Savings bonds: {f you are Kitchen tools j . : ne ools on rack nas Adjustable lamp pole or hang- |, , payroll deduction plan, arbeque set — long handled ing lamp | you can fill out a name change gs, fork, ete. Movie camera |form at your place of employ- Kitchen canisters Portable radio ment Electric fan Tea wagon Stonks and | hounds: check Fireplace tools stock certificates on procedure Food blender for change of name; some re- There’s also the great range quire notarization. School records: check with steam iron, mixer, frypan, cof- the registrar on what you should |feemaker: always welcome li-| do‘to have your new name Iist- Library card: name change the bride's chosen crystal. can he made at local branch. potential for social and emo- accomplished by parental sub- tional maturity during his teens. sidy. Parents are often willing Continued growth is certain- to spend the amount on this ly not going to be fostered by which they would have spent on being left to flounder in a sea’ their single child. Other parents, | of difficulties brought about by instead of providing regular | Inexperience and prematurely- amounts, agree to meet unanti- forced “independence.” cipated expenses such as those Financial aid from parents’ of illness or the cost of having can take may forms. It can be aby. a down payment on a house or Parents may sometimes be help in paying for furniture. It over-indulgent because of reluc- can be a monthly allowace for tance to see their youngsters he- Corner Kent and Prince Sts. 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