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Press, Volume LXVI, Issue 20097, 28 November 1930, Page 8

A Bit of Old England Reproduced in Christchurch Lovers of England will ever associate Christmastide •with the inimitable pen pictures of English life and cus toms that Dickens has given to the world—quaint old village scenes, snow and holly berries, and the revelry and merrymaking that were so essential a part of the Christinas festivities. It is fitting that we in this typically English City should perpetuate the traditions of the Old Land, and the reproduction of an old English Village by Hay s Limited as a part of their Christmas activities will prove of interest to many Christchurch residents. This village scene, which is located on the mezzenine floor at Hay's Limited, is a faithful reproduction of a typical old English street scene. All the interesting and quaint features have been introduced—thatched and tiled roofs, latticed windows, irregular street line, geranium boxes, and so on. This street scene provides an appropriate setting for the display of children's gifts housed inside. Here have been Assembled just those things that will delight the hearts of every boy and girl. Ordinary Things Transformed into Real Gifts When you give, say, a pair of Ladies' Silk Stockings as a girt, wrapped up in ordinary paper, well, it is simply a pair of stockings. Take a little trouble to do up this same pair of stockings in an attractive gift container, and ita value aB a gift is increased immeasurably Hay's Limited have for this Christ mas made a very special study of gift wrappings. By the clever use of plain and fancy papers, Cartons, Folders, Boxes, Christmas seals, and Christmas tyings, the most ordinary things such as Tics, Sox, Handkerchiefs, Napery, etc., can be made to look most attractive. A special department has been set aside at Hay's for this work, and when you aro in the Store you should certainly see what wo are doing in thiß direction to make gift-giving more pleasureable. u Practical Gifts for Christmas M To-day, Hay's Limited will open the first phase of their Christmas trading period. This Christmas, when most folk have to mind their pennies. Hay's are sounding the note of "Practical Gifts for Christmas," and they have made arrangements accordingly. Thousands of inexpensively-priced articles are available at this popular Store. Gifts of all kinds for the girls and boys, men and women, and for the home. A visit to Hay's will solve the question of "What to give." Everything is clearly priced, and yon will be surprised at the range of attractive articles well adapted for gift-giving purposes. Everyone is welcome at Hay's to walk round and -inspect, and there is no obligation to buy. A Great Littls Merry-Go-Round Another attractive feature provided by Hay's Limited for the children. is a wonderful self-propelling Merry-go-round, located on tho roof. This is what was so popular at the Show a week or two ago, and has been kindly loaned to Hay's by the Cyclono Fence Company. It is a real thriller, and the boys and girls wfn J ore it. Hides of course win be free. A New Train Service The big flat roof of Hay's building will certainly be the centre of interest for the children of the City during the Christmas shopping period. The principal attraction is a real miniature steam engine and train—The "Leaguers' Limited"— that will travel from Hayville to Eskimo Village. The "Leaguers' Limited" starts off on its journey this afternoon at 2.30 p.m., and rui invitation has been given to the Junior Members of "Hay's League" to c.omo and have free rides on Friday afternoon and Saturday morning. From Monday next tho Limited will run from 2.30 p.m. until the School holidays, when a full service will be introduced. For 6d children will travel to Eskimo Village and receive an Eskimo pie and a balloon with the train ride thrown in. A New Craze Miniature golf has taken tho country by storm, and the latest craze will be tiny miniature golf sets for the homo, to bo played indoors, on the carpet or on the lawn. There will bo on view at Hay's today one of these intriguing little sets, which are quite inexpensively priced. What a groat idea for a novel kind of Christmas gift! Ladies' Apparel at Bargain Prices Economy is the watchword of the moment, and never before has it been possible to buy at Buch very low prices. Hay's have really smart things at prices that are quite exceptional. For instance, there's n very special lino ol" Costumes on which a saving of up to 2J Guineas can be made. These Costumes are in good shades of Fawn and Grey Tweeds, and Worsteds in Navy and colours, priced ordinarily at 69/(5 to 5 Guineas. They ere now available at 49/6 to G9/6. Then tlie. smartest of Jumpers are obtainable for a mere song. These Jumpers are in light-weight Wool and Silk/ Wool in all sorts of attractive styles and designs. They aro priced as low as 8/9 each for really good quality Jumpers. Then there's a very remarkable range of 3-piece Jumper Suits in S.W. and W. sizes. These are made in flecked Wool Georgette and Crepo de Chine, and are priced ordinarily from 5 Guineas to £9/19/6. Hay's aro selling them from 3 to 5 Guineas. A New Kind of Smock 2 Have you seen the new style of Smock at Hay's Limited, in Gloucester Street? This Smock has just arrived from Home, and it strikes an entirely new note. First, it is different in shape. It goes over the head like an ordinary dress, and is neatly smocked at tho neck. it, is J length, just like an Artist's Smock, and has long sleeves. Tt is available in all sorts of striking fancy designs, in a hard wearing texture something liko Cretonne. It will not require nearly the same frequent washing as the ordinary Smock. Best of all, the price is particularly low—only 5/6 each. It is tho very thing for Office, Home or Factory wear. Build Now for Baby's Future Upon the care and thought devoted now to the choice of baby's food, depend health and happiness in the difficult years that lie ahead. The "Allenburys" Series of Foods, being scientifically graduated to meet baby's changing needs, will build sound healthy tissue and enable baby to thrive as he should. Mother's mind is at rest because baby has a food that agrees with him and he is less liable to digestive ailments. 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