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Press, Volume LXIII, Issue 19177, 7 December 1927, Page 16

Whitamibes X mas Fair of Suitable Gifts for Young Folks and Old i Early Shopping Makes Selection Easy A FEW OF THE HUNDRED AND ONE GIFTS FROM WHITCOMBES HUGE STOCKS Whitcombes Christmas Fair gives you the largest and most diversified selection of gift goods ever displayed under one roof. Every quarter of the globe has contributed its best to make this Christmas Fair unique for both variety of selection and exceptional values. CHILDREN'S ANNUALS. Brighter antl Bigger than Ever. Blackie's Boys' Annual, 7/-; Blackie's Children's Annual, 7/-; Blackie's Girls' Annual, 7/-; Blackie's Little Ones, 5/-; BoPeep Bumper Book, 5/-; Boys' Own Annual, 16/6;* Boys' and Girls' Annual, 3/6; Bubbles, 5/-; Cassell's Children's Annual, 7/-; Champion, 8/-; Chatterbox, 7/-; Chick's Own, 5/-; Children's Friend, 3/6; Children's Treasury, 3/6; Companion Annual, 6/6; Child's Own Magazine, 3/-; Chummy Book, 7/-; Chums, 16/6; Empire Annual for N.Z. Girls, 7/-; Empire Annual for N.Z. Boys, 7/-; Every Girls' Annual, 7/-; Girls' Own Annual, 16/6; Golden Annual for Girls, 6/-; Golden Year Annual,.7/-; Herbert Strang's Annual, 7/-; Holiday Annual, 8/-; Infants' Magazine, 3/6; Jolly Book, 7/-; Mrs. Strang's Annual for Baby, 5/-; Mrs. Strang's Annual for Children, 7/-; Mrs. Strang's Annual for Girls, 7/-; Nelson's Annual, 8/-; New Zealand Boys' Annual, 7/-; New Zealand Girls' Annual, 7/-; Number 5, Joy Street, 8/-; Special Value for Christmas Presents—Fancy Gift Boxed Stationery—We cordially invite you to call and iuspect the extensive variety of Cabinets and Boxes of exclusive designs, containing Envelopes and Notepaper in various delicate shades—Big Value 1/3 1/9 box Do not miss this bargain Make use of our Writing Room. Post Box on the premises. Nursery Book, 5/-; Our Boys' .Best Annual, 5/-; Our Girls' Best Annual, 5/-; Our Darlings, 5/-; Oxford Annual for Scouts, 5/-; Partidge's Children's Annual, 7/-; Pip and Squeak Annual, 8/-; Playbox Annual, 8/-; Prize, The, 3/6; Puck, 8/-; Rainbow, 5/-; Redcaps Annual, 5/-; Rosebud Annual, 7/-; Schoolboys' Annual, 5/-; Schoolgirls' Annual, 5/-; Schoolgirls' Own, 8/-; Scout, 13/6; Sunday at Home, 16/6; Tiger Tim's Annual, 8/-; Tiny Polk's Annual, 5/-; Tiny Tots, 3/6; Wonderland, 8/-. Folding Coat Hangers In Leather Cases, in assorted colours; one, two, three, four and six Coat Hangers to the Case. This is a very acceptable Present to one and all — 5/- 7/6 10/6' to 25/Sewing Baskets What more suitable present for a Lady than a neat, fitted Sewing Basket or Case, beautifully lined with silk, and the fittings all that could be desired? riic "iM. 11/9 T0 47/6 USEFUL PRESENT. Givo a New Zealand Pocket Diary. Hundreds to select from, in various bindings, with a week on an opening or day to page—1/- 1/6 2/- 2/6 3/6 to 6/6 NEWEST NOVELS BY POPULAR AUTHORS. By Bequest, by Ethel Dell Forlorn River, by Zane Grey The Nuptials of Corbal, by Sabatini In Quest of Youth, by Jeffery Farnol The Sower of the Wind, by Richard Dehan Tho Bitter Heritage, by >£argarct Pedler The Kingdom of Theophilus, by W. J. Locke And many others, each 6/m \ P® at? V e c \ & & i & *■ m % For Children Noah's Arks, British make, with well-finished Animals—--16- 23/- 27/6 and 42/Scallywag Sets, complete with ball, cue and full instructions for playing .. .. 11/6 The Tinker Toy—The Wonder builder. The wooden spools and rods will construct a thousand marvellous moving figures Price 6/6 Mechanical Toys—Trains, complete in box, with Engine, Bridge, Station, Rails, Carriages, Cranes, etc.— 8/6 9/6 and 18/6 Mail Car 7/6 Crane 13/6 Traction Steam Roller, clockwork movement. This is a perfect scale model of a real Steam Roller—Price .. • • 39/6 Sleeping Dolls, tastefully dressed, treble jointed— ' 10/6 13/6 17/6 and 21/Hygienic Chubby Dressed Dolls, Boys or Girls—--14- 17/6 28/- and 35/Baby Dressed Dolls, Sleeping and Crying 4/9 7/9 and 14/6 Bedtime Dolls, dressed in Velvet 6/6 8/6 10/6 13/6 and 15/6 Table Tennis—the ever-popular game—--4/6 5/6 7/6 12/6 to 35/-wQ-o Moccasins We jdave something here which is most original in Presents, also most acceptable. Ladies' Moccasins, in great variety of colours, styles and sizes—rrices 13/6 T0 24/6 Kiddies' Annual, 5/-; Leading Strings, 3/6; Little Dots, 3/6; Little Folks, 7/-; Little Frolic, 3/6; Little People's Annual, 5/6; Lucie Atwell's Annual, 7/-; Wilfred Annual, 8/-; Wonder Book Annual, 8/-; Young England, 8/6; Young New Zealand, 8/6; Young People's Own Annual, 7/-. Hand Bags At the present time we have one of the most extensive ranges of Ladies' Hand Bags that it is possible to have., They are too numerous to mention here,' but a walk through' our store will convince you that the Bag you require is there. There is a wonderful variety of styles and colours to suit everyone, from pale champagne to black, and at very attractive prices—rrea 15/- T0 £B/8/Dressing Cases Ladies' or Gents' Dressing Cases, in a splendid range of styles, colours and shapes. These cases are all fitted with every requirement for your Toilet, and are most essential on your Holiday, as they save a lot of trouble and time. Prices are — 35/- 10 97/6 Lettering Leather Goods and Engraving Pens & Pencils FREE OF CHARGE All the best Bon-Bons, containing an amusing assortment of Musical Toys, also Caps—--6/6 box of 12 Christmas Crackers, containing Toss Balls, Puzzles, Musical Toys, etc. .. 5/6 box of 12 Glitterwax—Tho new Modelling Wax, assorted colours—--9d and 1/6 box Plasticine—Rainbow Box 1/Beginner Box, with assorted colours, copies, board and modelling tools —Price 2/- box Christmas Stockings, full of good things .. .. 3/6 and 5/6 Toys to Teach—Drawing Slates, in white: wood, 2/- and 2/9; Building Blocks, complete in wooden box, 2/9 and 5/6; ABC Blocks, 2/3, 3/-, 4/6 & 6/6 Fancy Stationery Just look at this handsome box of Christmas Stationery! And then come to WHITCOMBES and see the quality of the paper and the beauty of the case. Even those who have stationery will welcome WHITCOMBES stationery—far above the ordinary, and unrivalled for quality and taste. In a beautiful variety of colours and shapes From .. 1/9 TO l3/6 UNIQUE GIFT—NEW-BOOK CLUB. You make a wise choice if you give your friend a Year's' Subscription to the New-Book Club. Smokers' Outfits Smokers' Companions, Cigarette Cases, Cigarette Boxes, Ash Trays, etc., in a varied assortment to please the most critical. An inspection of these goods is sure to please. SPECIAL PRESENTS THAT PLEASE. Tine range of Etchings by the best artists—All One Price 6/6 To be seen in the Second-hand Book Department. Biplane Kite—the latest Flying Kites, complete with instructions for working .. 4/6 Surprise Painting Books—Envelope containing Three Painting Books and Brush complete—--1/6 per packet No paints required—use water, and beautiful colours will appear. Christmas Cards and Calendars This year's selection of Xmas Cards and Calendars is surprisingly beautiful and the range for your choice is wider than ever— Autograph Greeting Cards—--1/6 2/- 2/3 to 4/6 box Tear-off Block Calendars—a quotation for every day—--2/6 3/- 3/6 and 4/6 Humorous Calendars — 9d 1/- 1/6 and 2/3 Boxes of Assorted Christmas Cards — 1/- 1/3 1/6 1/9 to 4/6 * m 144 3446 ?/ Travelling Companions Travelling Toilet Sets to fit in the pocket. A very neat and compact outfit, made in various leathers, lined with oiled silk, containing Face Flannel, Towel, Cake Soap, Comb, Mirror, Clothes Brush, etc. Prices range from—6/9 10 25/Also Motorists' Outfits, as above, with Hirst Aid appliances—- .... 21/ _ Trays of Loose Cards—--2d 3d 4d 6d 9d 1/- & 1/6 each Purse Calendars—--2d 3d 4d 6d fit 1/- each A visit to this Department will more than repay you, as the Calendars are wonderful valuo. Give a Calendar and your friends will remember you every day in the year. Useful Christmas Gift—Writins Table, for tho houseFinished in Dark Oak £5/6/6 Largo size £5/16/Wooden Waste Paper Tidies, finished in light or dark -21/Paper Mache Waste Paper Baskets 4/6 5/6 6/9 and 7/6 Hat Ca3es These Cases are made very light, yet exceedingly strong, so that you can carry them on your arm. Lined with Art Silk and have pocket in lid. They are made in Morocco Leather, Hippo Cloth, Black and Brown Patent Leather Cloth . Prices .15/6 10 63/II- DISCOUNT IN THE £ FOR CASH Manicure Sets With our large and unique assortment of Manicure Sets there is one that iB sure to be exactly what you require for that Present. They are finished in all colours. Prices range from—4/6 10 £6/6/Framed Handy Calendars/ in rosewood, or finished in brass 4/6 5/6 6/9 and 7/6 Fancy Glass Stands, with Clock, Ink and Match Stand — 40/- 50/- 62/6 White Metal Ink Stand, with Calendar and Pen Rack 21/-, Christmas Decorations The problem of Decorations for Christmas and Evening Parties is readily solved by calling and selecting Novelties at our Fancy Paper Department. Crepe Paper .. .. 1/- fold Balloons .. .. Id to 6d Paper Serviettes .. 1/6 packet Cake Bands .. .. 6d each Patty Pans .. 2/3 for 500 Candles for Cakes 1/- packet >W\W\\ V..U Travelling Cushions For those people who travel by car, train or boat, what toore useful article than a Travelling Cushion, with pocket on the sido and one in the centre to pick away your books and other ac« cessories. Our range of these goods is well worth your inspec- £. 32/6 10 52/6 Whitcombe & Tombs Ltd. CASHEL STREET OR THROUGH HEREFORD COURT my $

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