AT VEITCH & ALLAN'S.

Dominion, Volume 7, Issue 1921, 2 December 1913, Page 9

AT VEITCH & ALLAN'S.

WHEN FATHER CHRISTMAS COMES, It hits been g'tren out in tlm "Yen)'* snd Chronk'le" that <?n» flf the very lirsfc places to be visited' by _ Father Christinas this year will bo Vciteh and Allan's, monster drr-gory, millinery, fancy goods, furniture ami toy ein>,iarinm in. Cut)? Struct. This, because ho is sure to bo 'always ablo be provide exactly what is wanted'for emy boy and girl, youth and nmid, wan and woman in the whole community without having Jo go elsewhere to replenish his store. People wini aro interested will bo ablo to see for themselves what a wiso old man lie is when they view the vast assortment of good in every line that is set out for tho delectation of the public during the festive season, which may now lie said to have commenced, But tho day of days will be on Thursday nest, when Daddy Christmas, with rubicund cliceks and flowing silvern beard, will make his appearance in leal life, thus shattering the belief for good and all that ho does not. really exist, and is not in the habit of attending to the burning desires of children at Yuletide. Kb is certainly taking up his quarters in tho right place in order to supply those he caiuiot iind tiijio to visit at their homes. On Thursday the. public will find tho big store transformed into li yeritablo fairy-land, in which the very air is invested with the. spirit of giving—that is to say, the prices-will be found so reasonable that goods aw to bo almost given away, and, of course, everyone must givo everyone something at this time of tho year or it would be a very poor Christmas indeed. As u matter of fact yon, will hardly be able to refrain from giving people presents when tho array of useful and beautiful articles are seen set out in the various departments. Here in one comer near tho front door aro assembled "all the perAunes of Arabia," most exquisitely bottled and boxed—scouts from Kngland, France, Germany, and Kgypt, enough to sweeten the most cruel of sweethearts, and make glad tho heart of every wife, ln close association aro boxes and sachets of the most-sought-after powders, tho.most refreshing <>j scented soaps, and those hundred and one Sittlo aids i.o the toilet that aru nowadays considered so indispensable. Near by is the fancy goods display, where every lady may go off her head without arousing any suspicion as to the permanent state of her mind. For hero are the daintiest silk and la'eo scarves, filmy diaphanous things that lend -a softucsi and roinulnoss to any neck; dainty rnll'les of all forms find ili every sliii.de are thero rubbing; up an acquaintance with a very charming assortment of feather boas, that aro never out of season. Gloves, from tho wrist to the elbow, in the most de'lightftil and fashionable shades, always make a useful present; so do nicelybordered handkerchiefs, handkerchief sachets, and Satsuma button sets. Tho Manchester department has always goods to surpriso the eyes, but on tins occasion tho' manufacturers seem to have outdone in the preparation of exquisitely designed d'oyleys, runners, table covers, and other articles of it like character. Lovers of china and good pottery, who aro _ on tho look out for something out of the way, arc asked to cast an eyo over tho i'nu> assortment tho firm has been able to secure for the festive season. These include a splendid lot of vases, roso bowls, flower pots, nick-nacks, pretty toilet sets, and all mariner <>!' aiticks in tho new dulicalis iridisccnt ware (ware that shows all the changing colours of tho opal), Another lino to Which attention is especially directed is a fi»A selection of biscuit barrels, -of all designs, which were knight ch'cap, and are going to be sold chcapir. Everyone knows what biscuit barrels o'i ! tho kind cost. Hnvo a look at these! In the Oriental department thwo is a world of dainty ware, fashioned with ali the natural grace and skill from antimony and copper, articles ranging in prico from 2s. (id. to .Co Ss,, each or ■ which would niakea. capital keepsake •for tho coming festive season. In the •fancy goods department there aro shining arrays ef dsinty clock toilet sots —a beautiful present, for any young lady— clocks in metal and china eases, watches at all prices, tastei'ul jardeniere, a splendid assortment of Christmas cards, some nice copper goods, repousso ware after tho best antique designs, handbags in great variety, in Russian leather, sea, and calf, leather wallets, pocket-books, leather dressing cases, and a million other things ior tho person to select from who is Ln doubt what to gtvo. On mounting tho stairs tho e.Vo catches glimpses of some very beautiful and handsomely-framed pictures, in black and white and colours. These pictures have been, nicely selected, and aro good enough to grace any home. Right up on the second floor Father Christmas is to hold his daily 'at homes," and there, of course, are stacks ■and mountain's of -toys—a fairyland of toys ill the happiest colours and of tho happiest forms. Battalions of dolls and balis, and tov-honso and miniature even-thing for the girls, and a world of' bats arid bails, Teddy bears, bicycles, motor-cars, j*«us, mid soldiers for boys. And for both tlwre are great piles of books —toy hooks, story books, coloured rag-books, -iairy talc bnoks, right up to .the indispensable 1.w0k.« of adventure, and tho Hoys' and Girls'' Own Paper, which we all so well remember as one of tho joys of our youth. Tho household china department will attract'nil mothers. The prices are ridiculously low. Real Wedgowood china, is here being sold at tho samp prico as many pay* for tho ordinary common or garden piates and saucers. Swing's believing. Have a look! And.when up-: stairs the public aro advised not to omit to note the splendid range of fur*, niturc that is always kept on hand for those who wish to furnish afresh for Christmas —to give the home a new note, so to speak. The moil's department is never at a loss for bargains, and as every man and boy is anxious to look decent during the holidays, strike or no strike, they aro invited to call before the big rush sets in.

\s a special iudwcc.ine.nt to callers on Thursday—the opening tlsty of the tit; summer sale—Messrs. Yeiteh and Allan have deckled to olfer a cJioicc lot ol : travellers' samples at tost price. Theso will consist of iuieiy-pattenied curtains, curtain-ends, and labia covers, and no fewer than IltiQO pieces of Wedfiewood china. These samples ,aro the, real.thing. and the early bird will catch, tho vrorat 011 Tjiunday i'or sure.