Designed for summer comfort are the shoes illustrated. At the left is a pair of dressy straw pumps in a light, but crisp texture. In a lacy open weave shoes have a luster finish, braided collar and bow highlight on the squared throat. At right is a casual style in a crushed unlined white leather. Flats have a scalloped throat.

An electric toothbrush (Broxodent) may soon take its place next to the electric razor in the American bathroom. The brush moves up and down and is small enough to clean every dental surface, including the back of the teeth. In addition, the motor has the seal of approval of the Underwriters Laboratories, which means it is safe.

The unit consists of a small motor that goes on as soon as it is plugged in. The speed is controlled by pressing on the two brake buttons located where the index finger and thumb are placed when holding the motor. The brushes can be cleaned and sterilized by boiling and are detachable so that every member of the family can have his own.

Most of us brush our teeth by hand. The same can be said of shaving yet the electric razor has proved useful to many men.

The electric toothbrush moves in a vertical direction, the way dentists recommend. In addition, it is small enough to get into crevices, jacket and crown margins, malposed anteriors, and the back teeth. The bristles are soft enough to massage the gums and not scratch the enamel.