GIFTS FOR SOLDIERS

Dominion, Volume 12, Issue 17, 15 October 1918, Page 8

GIFTS FOR SOLDIERS

CHRISTMAS AT THE FRONT SOME "SEASONABLE SUGGESTIONS. The selection of suitable Christmas presents to send to relatives and friends at tlio front is now engaging the thoughts of the majority of people residing in the Dominion. By dispatching seasonable gifts during the coming few weeks, Christmas in the trenches will bo ninile brighter for those New Zealanders who will bo compelled to endure the rigours of active service conditions during the Yuletide season. At first-close establishments the choice of gifts is practically unlimited, and some suggestions are given below by leading firms. (Published by Arrangement.) ' A SUSTAINING POWER. AND A REAL COMFORT FOE OUR BOYS. Christmas is approaching, and the hearts and heads of all those who have dear ones at the front are employed in devising the very best means for the brightening of Christinas along the battlefront. It is «iso to remember the form of gift which has proved most acceptable to our boys at the front during the past four years. The reference is to those delectable and 'highly-sustaining packages of confectionery that Messrs. James Pascall, Ltd., of' London, forward bs, the hundred thousand to France. Palestine, and Mesopotamia every month. After the monotony of "iron rations" there is nothing more pleasing to the palate than Pascall's sweets, known throughout the world for their purity and delicate flavour. Messrs. Pascftll, Ltd., are prepared to forward from their English houses parcels of sweets (strongly packed) to any soldier, no matter what his address may be-iu the front line, at the base, in camp, hospital, or convalescent home. Two specialties of the firm are ss. and Ms. packets, both of which contain a delicious assortment of "Pascall's best" and are guaranteed to arrive safely in the hands of the addressee. The firm can guarantee thi*, as the parcels are forwarded under an arrangement with the British Government, which realises the value of such goods to the man on active service. The sender is 'reed from all trouble. He simply pays tie f>3. or Ids., as the case nuiy be, to the confec-. tioneri or store, and eupplies him v.ith the address of the soldier, which is cliecke<l in London by the military authorities, and the name of the sender, and the parcel is sent from Pascall's London factory. Should it not be convenient to deal with a confectioner, send direct to— A. A. STICHBURY, N.Z. Representative Pascall's. Ltd., P.O. Box, 296, Wellington. P.S.—Duplicate orders are forwarded by alternative routes, in order to avert (as far as is humanly possible) any miscarriage of the orders. KIRKCALDIE AND STAINS, LTD., SUGGEST WHAT EXPERIENCE HAS PROVED. Recent letters from the front have shown clearly that in nearly all caso3 the email paivcpl is the quickest to reach its destination. "Semi your parcels email and often" was what one soldier wrote, and a little thought shows the wisdom of such a statement. Imagine the extreme difficulty of the Postal Services when' dealing, with heavy mail matter at a long distance from tho ba6e, and you can quite see that tlio small parcel has the advantage. As for what to send, it must either :be something to eat, something to use, or something to wear. The following list will help you to decide:Orders for Pascall's 6weets (posted from England) may be left with us, ss. or 10s. parcels post and duty free. Safety Razors—"Gillette" or "Auto-Strop," 255.; "Ever Ready," with 6 blades, Cs. Gd.; "Durham Duplex' Demonstrator," with 6 blades, 75.; Safety Razor Strops, 4s.Gd.; Patent Stroppers, to fit "Gillette" razor handle, 2*. fid.; Razor Strops, 2s. (id. (o 155.; Shaving Brushes, Is. 6d. to 3s. fid.; Steel Mirrors, in cases, 2s. 6d.; Pookpt Mirrors, to hang or stnnd, 2s. Gil.; Shaving Soap, 9d. to Is. 9d.; Silk Air Pillows. 10s.; Leather Money Belle. 2s. lid.; Waterproof Check Hold-alls. 3s. lid., is. Ud., Gs. lid. each; Fitted Hussifs. 3s. 11d.: Koatiiuj's Powder, M. to Is. 2d.; "Fli-Kerio," Is.: Adhesive Pinster, 6(1., 9d.; Military Hair Brushes, ss. lid.; G»; Ud., 7s. lid,, 10s. Gd., 11s. Gd. each; Rubber Sponge?, Is. 6(1. each; Rait Water Lava Soap, I{A. : Combination Pocket Knives, etc., ss. Gd., 7s. Gd., 12s. Gd. each; Cake Tins, G.to 9-inch. Is. M.. Is. 9d., 25., 2s. 3d. each; Pudding Billies, 3s 6(1., Is- -3d.. 25., 2-;. Pd. each: Camp Candlesticks,' Iβ. Gd.; Aluminium Soap Holders, Is. 6d.: Nickel Cirwrptte Boxes, 25.; Pocket Lighters. Is. Gd., R-efils, Pd.; Electric Pocket Lamns, 5?.-to 155., Refills 2s. to 2s. ttd.: leather Waisteonts. single breasted. unlined,:lfe. fid., flannel linpdk 275. Gd.; New Shape Double Breasted Flannel lined. 325. Gd.; Khaki or Grey Balaclavas, if. 6d., 55.; Khaki Worsted Sox 45.. 4s. 6d. pair; Khaki Handkerchiefs, fld., Iβ. 3d. each; Khaki Sweaters, Us. Gd.; Natural Woven Cholera. Belte, 4s 9d., ss. 6d.; and hundreds of other equally useful and .acceptable gift arWo' will paok up, address, and post niiv parcel of gifts for soldiers purchased from us, the only, extra charge being cost of material and postage. Make your selection now so a-s to reach him by Christmas.

SOLDIERS' SOLACE-TOBACCO. To those people who. are in doubt as to the most suitable present for eoldiers the following conversation that an interested person had with Mr. R. Houldsworth, tobacconist, 228 Lambton Quay, phould be illuminating. Mr. Houldsworth, who is thoroughly ■ conversant with tho needs of our boys, has personally supervised the'packing and forwarding of thousands of parcels of "smokes. He says: "If real Christmas cheer is to be eeiit to tho trenches then send a parcel of smokes. - My stock is a highclass one. and includes all makes of pipes, and at all prices. Cigars? What joy to a soldier to receive a box! Cigarettes? Millions of them—from the cheap varieties to the highest class. Tobacco? Yes, a great stock, plug or cut up. If you , can realise what 'your' soldier has to undergo in the trenches, and realise, also, what joy them is in a smoke, you will send him real' Christmas clicnr. Lot me assist you. I will be pleased to. Country readers can send their instructions by mail, including full addresse of soldier,' and I will do the rest."—R. Houldsworth, Tobacconist, 228 Lainbton Quay, Wellington. THE VALUE OF A TORCH. . An eminent Australian soldier, who recently toured New Zealand, in the course of a conversation gave it as his opinion that an electric torch was invaluable to at soldier—not only in the trenches, but on the high seas, as the following story goes to show. Thia sol- ■ dier was a passenger on a ship that was submarined last year, and he happened to bo the only one who was in possession of an electric torch. The help and the confidence- that this treasure gave him and others was inestimable,, and ever since he has urged departing soldiers to carry one. His experience should bo of benefit to everyone. What more suitable Christmas present than an electric torch to your soldier boy? From The Talkeries , ' stocks you are invited, to mako a selection. All prices, to suit all pockets. Batteries always on hand. The Talkeries, 21 Willis Street, Wellington. luxuriesTfor the trenches. As is well known, Messrs. Wardell Bros, and Co. have one of the most progressive grocery businesses in the Dominion, and the task of selecting a suitablo Christmas present for your soldierfriend becomes a simple matter when you have their large and varied stock to select from. Army rations supply the necessities of life, but these must be supplemented by choice gifts from here, if our boys are to have anything like a merry Christmas when the festive season is again with us. The firm are prepared to send parcels varying in price from Ss. to 15s. For instance, tho ss. parcel contains a tjn of lollies, a tin of meat paste, and a packet of muscatels. The 6s. parcel a plum pudding, a tin of butter or bisbuits; the 7s. RA. parcel a tin of biscuits, a tin of chocolates, ami a tin of coffee; the 10s. parcel a tin of biscuits,

a plum pudding, or a tin of cake, n tin of coffee jmd mill;, or uocoa and milk, ii tin of cheoso or honey, and a tin of liiim and chicken paste; while the. 355. parcel comprises a. tin of biscuits or lollies, a tin of camp pie or honey, a tin of cheese or sardines, a tin of frnit cake or plum pudding, 1 tin of tobacco or cigarettes, u pnuket of niiiscatels, and n tin of cocoa and milk or colfro and milk. , , Wardell Eros, awl Co. undertake the packing and posting of any parcel selected, and tlie official receipts are either returned to tho eernler w kept on record ]>y the firm. It is agreed that one of Wardell's parcels containing finch a varied assortment would no a lons way to gladden the heart of any eoldier, and readers are- urged to make a prompt selection, so that the gift mev arrive at any war zone before December 25. Note the address: -AVardell Bros, and Co., Willis Street, Wellington.