For Christmas Trade

Horowhenua Chronicle, 20 December 1915, Page 2

For Christmas Trade

ijiis j ocoi u its suioiy siiiliciunt prooi that otile-s and M-aiiicsou are sacisiying the puolio -Willi tiic goods they sell

Audi '"lie service tiicy &ivo —one lias only to look at their display windows to see that the goodti arc most c.nciully selected :is to quality and design, and that their prices are moat reasoiijuVlo. At present the display Christina.'* and New Year trade is really pleasing and up to date. In one windlow one can see beautilui antimony ware, ladies' bags and purses, glove and handkerchief boxes, dainty handkerchiefs, new umbrellas, .gloves and a lot ol usei'ii! and nice presents for the ladies and/ children. in the men's clothing and mercery 'window they are showing very smart style tailored box suits, Stetson and Uorsaliuo felt 'hats, straw boaters, and new cups, silk shirts, initial handkerchiefs (silk and mercerized), presentation braces, fancy socks, a beautiful assortment of ties and khaki handkerchiefs; also for your soldier friends, wallets, leather writing tablets, and money belts. Stiles and Matheson are the sole agents in the Monawatu for that famous wearing hat—the John B. Stetson—and a sample is to be seen in this window.

The interior of the shop is most tastefully decorated with useful and smart-wearing apparel, ond household goodis, while the ladies' showroom sun-

ply abounds with dainty millinery, underclothing, smart costumes, dresses, etc. Stiles and Matheson are expecting to have a very busy Christmas, and the management informed our representative thta so far it had been a record month for business. A visit of inspection to Stiles and Matheson. 'Ltd., easily solves the question ot what you are going to wear for the Christmas andl New Yea;- holidays.

Nine years ago this firm commenced business in Oxford-street, Levin. The staff then consisted of five employees. The wage sheet for the year was £'")72 and tho stock £3000. To-day the fir-u lias two shops,, one in Levin and one in Fox ton. The staff has increased to twenty employees. The is nearly £2000 per Annum and the stock £10.000.