ROWLANDS' GIFT TREASURE HOUSE

Dominion, Volume 9, Issue 2652, 24 December 1915, Page 13

ROWLANDS' GIFT TREASURE HOUSE

In the long ribbon of shops that line the principal business thoroughfares of Wellington, there is one that should not be overlooked by those who intend to do ttie right thing by those near and dear to ' them .during the Christmas and NewYear. The sliop referred to is Rowland's Xmas Gift Store, which contains in a judiciously selected stock "the very thing" that is wanted, at a reasonable price. Rowland's; which glistens in Manners Street, right opposite Everybody's Theatre, carries & new and up-to-date stock, and those who inquire are promised quality in every line. Nothing is so welcome to a lady in the way of • a Christmas and New Year gift as handsome toiletware, and in this line Mr. Rowland holds n. first-class stock of all up-to-thp-minute requisites, including plain and . embossed solid silver ha'ndinirrors with brushes to natch.; hand-mirrors and brushes with best ebony backs; elegant powder-cases with;silver and ebonj: tops, a glittering array of out glass scent sprays, and bottles and smelling salts—all articles requisite to my lady's boudoir.;. Ml - . Rowland has -a fine range of antelope, buckskin, and suede tobacco pouches, with and without silver mounts, and a very complete selection of pocket wallets in the newest and most conveni-ently-fitted styles, and' tobacco boxes, "Swan" fountain pens, electro-plated razor strops, solid silver pencils,'' icy-hot flasks, electric torches, etc., aro only, a few of the lines to select from as prevents for. men. A discouiit of 20 per cent, is allowed on all engagement rings' bought before New Year's Day. Every watch sold by Mr. Rowland is guaranteed for five years. A special line is the standard lover watch at reasonable prices, whilst Rowland's radium-faced lever for soldiers and others, fitted with n leather chain, is one of the . popular lines in tlie sliop. A splendid assortment of presents for children is\also stocked, and anything bought in this wcll-stocked treasury will have name required en craved on' free of charge. Furthermore, if the goods do not please the purchaser the money will bo returned. Mr. A. E. M. Rowland (who was lately manager and ootician to Mr. H. W. Lloyd, of Cuba Streett, lias established n system of mail ordpr business that should appeal to the people in tho country who are, not perhaps in touch with a. slock such as is exhibited by Mr. Itoivlau.l. If there is anything renuired. from a diamond tiara to a lady's silver thimble, the sender only has to mention a range of price, the articles are sent up for selection. and the money held in suspense until satisfaction is given. Tho war having cut off t'lie supply of German leoches, India is exporting tliem. They aro still much used in Europe. Crowded Platforms, Heaps Baggage, make Early Checking Advisable.—You know tho rush and crush at holiday time. How, you ask, can I manage baggago in sueli a throng? Don't try. Check through us, and have no trouble- AVo collect, check on (rail or sea), deliver immediately arrival. You- can aUo obtain ticket our office. Advise early, The New Zealand Express Co., Ltd., 87-lil Customhouse Quay,—Advt,