Christmas, 1893.

Feilding Star, Volume XV, Issue 199, 23 December 1893, Page 2

Christmas, 1893.

-♦ — . — . — Davy and Mills. Since last Christmas the proprietory of the Red House has been changed, and the premises have received extensive additions, hut even now the premises are actually crammed from floor to ceiling. All the old stock has been disposed of for some months past, and nothing but new and good stock is kept, it being the ambition of the proprietors to make a lasting name for then? business. The shop is replete with every thing for Christmas, and never before has the store been so well stocked, as is noticed by everyone who has been accustomed to deal, here. There is a large assortment of everything it is possible for a family to require. The stock of drapery, clothing, groceries, crockeryware, etc., being in endless variety. On entering the door there is a large glass case filled with useful pieces of electro-plateware most suitable for presents. The drapery and clothing department, under Mr Mills' personal supervision, is extensively supplied with all wool French cashmeres, estamane serges, all wool bieges, lace curtains, cretonnes, art muslins, quilts, sheeting, blankets, and in fact anything that can be required. The millinery show room is very prettily arranged with all the latest styles in millinery and fancy goods for ladies and children's wear. It might be mentioned in respect to this department that the milliner, Miss Diamond, has to work almost night and day, to keep pace with the orders. Mr Davy supervises the grocery and ironmongery and it is almost needless to say it is done to perfection. Canterbury hams, an article so indispensible at this season of the year, are kept in stock and those desirious of making a plum pudding or cakes can obtain all the ingredients in any quantity. The stock of tinned fruits and seasonable groceries is very large as also are the other requirements necessary to make life happy. The "Tiger" blend of tea is also well represented. Crockery, ironmongery, soap, woolpacks, scrim, paper, linoleums, are all in evidence. In fact the Red House is replete with every requirement for the farmer, settler, tradesman, and business man. Messrs Allan and Co.'s miscellaneous store is noted for the prime bacon and hams which are kept in stock. Some choice Canterbury hams have been specially imported for the Xmas season, and anyone requiring a nicely -flavoured, juicy ham, we should say, give Allan and Co. a call. Preserved fruits, grocer* ics, crockery, and all other lines to be found in a general store are found in this store. Mr Alfred Eade displays in his large show rooms various kinds of furniture both of his own make and importations. Chests of drawers are there with nickel silver and brass handles, pretty duchess pairs and small tables suitable for almost any use. Linoleums and floorcloths from an item of Mr Eade's extensive stock. Nicely arranged amongst the furniture are several pictures to increase the "taking" appearance of his display. Mr Isaac Brent has, since he removed to Ids new premises in Eimbolton road, much increased his stock. Linoleums and floorcloths of different widths and patterns are made a specialty in this establishment and purchasers will have a good selection here. Numerous styles of chairs are shown amongst other furniture. W. G. Shearer is at present holding a clearing sale of imported articles, iron and brass bedsteads, fenders, looking glasees, whatnots, chairs, wicker furniture, etc. There are several very attractive pieces of furniture of his own make now in the show room, including chests of drawers, duchess pairs, dressing tables, etc. Mr T. H. Bredin, of Fergusson street, keeps a stock of drapery, clothing, hats, and numerous other articles, on which he is satisfied with a very moderate profit. Mr J. H. Worsfold. — Anyone requiring " tooth paste " can hardly resist the temptation of sampling some of the small goods, or " sweet stuff," temptingly displayed in this confectionery shop. The requirements of the inner man are studied, and the hungry have affectionate recollections of a contented mind when once they have sat around this festive board. Mr A. Williamson has a large number of patterns, in addition to the stock of tweeds and worsteds always kept on hand, to select from. The fit and style is guaranteed, and it is one of Mr Williamson's chief enjoyments to be able to clothe the nakedness of humanity with a well-fitting suit. The Temple of Fashion, under the proprietary of Mr £. Martin, is beaming with English, Scotch, Colonial, and other tweeds. A man is judged by the clothes he wears, and the proprietor of this establishment is justly proud of the number of respectable suits his art has turned out. Mr W. G. Fowles keeps quite a variety of articles in his jeweller's shop. Spectacles and shaded glasses are considered in addition to the other items of jewellery ; and weather glasses are there which compete with Captain Edwin in predicting atmospheric changes. Mr Jas. Scott has a very nice display of gold and silver jewellery, including rings — wedding and engagement — bangles, chains, watches, and brooches, all very suitable for presents-^-especially the rings. The collection is a very pretty one, and the articles displayed are suitable for presents. Mr J, Hugh' has opened up an assortment of jewellery in premises next to Allan and Cos. The window is well filled with chains, scarf pins, bracelets, etc., and excites the desire to purchase. Mr Hugh's collection of jewellery and plated ware is a very superb one, and is really worth inspecting. Mr H, Wooding, watchmaker and jeweller, has several very pretty kauri gum brooches amongst his stock of watches, chains, etc. Mr W. Pearson has a varied assortment of boots and shoes, which he has made up his mind to get rid of. Children's shoes are made a specialty of, and these, with ladies' and gent's boots and shoes, of all sorts and sizes, have to be sold during Christmas. Mr Freeman keeps '' pegging " on in his shop opposite Light's Hotel, and is always willing to dispose of " Blucher," Wellington," or any kind of shoes to protect or adorn the feet. Mr S. Thackeb, having decided to depart to fresh fields and pastures new, is selling off his stock of ladies', gent's, and children's boots and shoes. His stock consists of the usual supply of tan and canvas articles. Mr Fred Kekn, the popular Knight of St. Crispin, knows the class of article required by athletes, and supplies their wants. Tan, canvas, and ordinary leather boots are at the same time well represented. Mr Svendsen, importer of boots and shoes, has a large to choose from, including stylish tan articles and cauvaH shoes for summer wear. Mr A. Pallant makes most of his own hoots and shoes at his factory in Palmerston North. Children's shoes are in great variety as well as those required by adults. Mr W. Brandt ih still repairing and making boots to order in his shop in Grey street. A trip of hairdressers vie with each other in friendly rivalry, and the several shops are well stocked with all the known brands of weeds, pipes, cigar, and cigarette holders, that maketh the heart rejoice and drives away metou-

choly, are offered for sale. The masher is not forgotten, and elegant walking sticks are provided to assist in making him attractive. C'?'--Mr James Fraber rejoices amongst tinware, and if he hasn't any article of his particular line in stock he will make it on the shortest notice— and take the money for it with a happy face and clear conscience that he has given full value in return. Our local saddlers, R. R. Collins, F. J. Petherick, and M. Belfit, have each a good display of saddles, harness, whips, spurs, etc. Fruit shops are springing up in Feilding like mushrooms, and Manchester street is a regular greengrocers' row. Two Celestials in the persons of Quong Lee and Sing Lum Kee have each a shop. Hickford and Co. run refreshment rooms in addition to their general store business, and Mr J. Clementson has a nice stock of fruit. In Fergusson street Mrs Finnis has opened up a shop with a large assortment of fruit and fancy goods.