CHRISTMAS SHOPPING.

Hauraki Plains Gazette, Volume XXXVI, Issue 4919, 23 December 1925, Page 2

CHRISTMAS SHOPPING.

THE FINAL OPPORTUNITIES. MISS L. S. MARSHALL’S. A CHAT ABOUT MUSIC. ■ Miss L. S. Marshall, Belmont Road. ’■ says: "Let us have a word with you about Pianos. Good. British .made.. . Pianos. British stands for good. rc- ( liable workmanship-—stands for the - very best—and we have many British productions for jou to choose fi Chappell, Eaw.staff. Roberts, etc. Too much cannot be said in favour of . the<e pianos. * All are highly Hui- Let!, .’ beautiful-toned instruments. . The terms are very easy, so easy that aI.K- - may have a piano in their homes this.- , Christmas, to speed out the Old Year _ ■ and greet, the dawn of the New with - music and song- If y°n have a' piano you wish to exchange for a new one consult us about it. We will do oui best for you. We also stock Hawaiian Ukuleles, Steel Guitars, Mandolins, and Violins. The latest song “hits,” every few days. Come and hear. them. . > All arc welcome. Also dance albums, 7 standard songs, tutors, etc., in. stock. Music not in stock ordered by first mail. No waiting. Promptness is our . . motto. . . "Though as yet this department is a young one we have a great number of [satisfied customers. We wish'to , add You to their number. / "Confectionery.—This well establis.hed store is now filled to overflowing with beaqtiful fancy boxes of choice English (Galey’s, PascaU’s, Fry’s etc.) and Colonial chocolates. All shapes and all sizes—such a gloriovts display-—at prices astonishingly .. reasonable. All varieties of ..confectionery stocked. Chocolate animals and novelties galore for the kiddies - stockings. Bargains in -Christmas stockings. And -last, but not lease, Ice Cream, Sundaes, and coo] fountain drinks made with pure fruit juicep. “We wish you, one and all, a Merry • Christmas and a Prosperous 1926-” , APPROPRIATE GIFTS. 1 . THE HOME OF GOOD VALUE. By calling at Mr J., P. Gambte’s "Home of Good Value" gift-seekers will find that their problems of “What , to give” will quickly disappear. At this, large and up-to-date establishment will be found appropriate gifts fo>‘ young and old, and at prices tb suit all purses. An acceptable present for your, lad.w friends would be a pair of silk stockings, and these are obtainable from Is lid to 19s lid .a pair. A large range.of in all colwould be much appreciated by, - the gentler sex during the holidays. There is also a splendid selection of . , ladies’ handbags, purses, and many , novelties that are suitable as. gifts. Tn the men’s department such, lines aisties, sox, fancy shirts, pyjamas, hats, and suits meet the eye. All-goods, are new, fashionable, and reasonably, priced. Shop' early, and make satisfactory purchases at the establish-.. ment were one gets value foi’. ; ones,,. money every time. - MOTORISTS AND FARMERS-, REPAIRS AT MR. H. E. RAFFILLS’- ; In wishing you all the Compliments . of the Season Mr H. E. Raffills, motor and general engineer, Hughendon - Street, advises that his garage is now equipped with all the latest machinery for undertaking all classes, of repair work. Workmanship and materials are guaranteed, and prompt despatch is given .to every job.’ An up-to-date battery-charging plant has. been installed, together with free air'' for motorists and distilled water for batteries. Motorists cannot do better than purchase Houghton’s highgrade lubricating oils for their cars, or Tor any class of machinery. The renowned Star and Diamond cord, tyres' in various sizes are stocked; also a wide range of cyclists’ accessories. In addition to the repair department Mr Raffills has the agency for the Treloar Milking Machines, Diab6lo Separators, and Pye’s Patent PulleyBesides installing milking plants and separators in any part of the district, ( repairs to all makes of plants will be promptly and satisfactorily carried but at a minimum cost consistent with . good workmanship. BOOKS AND CHINA GIFTS; YE OLDE ENGLISH BOOKE STORE- , Lovers of reading will-find much to interest them at Mr F,. O. Blyth’s Olde English Bopke Store in Normanby , Road. The well-stocked book-shelves , display a wealth of literature to suit all tastes, including a wide range of' j novels-. The latest books by R,afael A Sabatini, Ethel M. Dell, Peter B,Kyne, McLeod Raine, and hundreds of other . popular writers are availabte. A bobk ' always makes a very acceptable and lasting gift. There are beautifully bound volumes in leather, including Bibles and hymn-books, while, as in ' the past, the children have been specially singled out, for hundreds of children’s books, handsomely bound . annuals, and juvenile Ktqry-bqoks have been made a special line. - - A wide range, of the latest Omar Khayyam (Persian) china is, attract-,* i ing a lot of attention. This ware is.’ tlie very latest, and is much sought after. Single pieces may be purchas- . ed, or sets of three, but customers . are warned that it is selling freely,. . and if a selection is desired pleace shop early. . . . A great display of dolls in all-sizes and modes of dress can be seen, as; > well, as the latest novelties. Forz.walL calendars, purges, wallets, English plain and fancy chinaware, call at these premises and become a deHght- , ed purchaser. Mr Blyth states.that . prices are lower than ever thjsfyear, . and the selection is greater. ; j