Christmas Goods.

Hauraki Plains Gazette, Volume XXXIX, Issue 5367, 21 December 1928, Page 3

Christmas Goods.

COMPLETE VARIETY IN SHOPS FURTHER USEFUL HINTS. The Christmas shopping has been proceeding steadily throughout the week, but it is anticipated that this evening will see an increased number searching the various displays for just the right gifts. Helpful suggestions have been published by various advertisers in these columns during the week, and sufficient has been said to satisfy all that Paeroa has just as complete a stock to choose from as any other town in the province. The shopkeepers have done their part, and are now awaiting the inrush of business that is usual at this time of the year. Miss Marshall. DRINKS, ICES & CONFECTIONERYBarlo,w’s Ic,e-cream is* one of the specialties sold by Miss Marshall in her new shop opposite the Royal Mail Hotel during the summer month’s. For the CWistmas trade Miss Marshall has gone to a ’deal of expense in having a full range of new confectionery. There is nothing that delights thq kiddies more than a long Christmas stocking well filled*. These are; all guaranteed to be new season’s goods. In pioving into her new premises Miss Marshall hopes to be in a better position to serve the public and cope with her ever-increasing, trade. The new shop, which has a neat and attractive appearance, is certainly an advance in the right direction. , MUSIC AND PIANO DEPARTMENT. What could be nicer for the home than a new piano, and this can be obtained from -Miss Marshall. She has one of Jensen Moore’s in stock, but can supply any make. A piece .of music or a new record is always an acceptable gift, and at this shop there are hundreds of pieces to choose from at city prices. Short Bros.J CARRIERS, WOOD AND COAL MERCHANTS. There is nothing this firm can do in the way of Christmas preparation bat supply the home with wood and co.al. This is, of course, a most essential thing, especially so for the family and the good ‘housewife who prefer their own Christmas cake; and pud(iings. ' Customers are urged to, look a little ahead and see .that , their stock of coal and firewood will be ample* to last ove'r the Christmas, aqd New Year holidays. The coal sup-, plied by this firm is from the Puke mines at Huntly. and is recognised »s a flrsit-grade coal for household purposes. The carrying plant of this firm’s is such that it can handle all classes of work with care and promptitude. Removing household furniture is quite a speciality of the firm, which has especially large motor vans for the purpose. Ring, ’phone 28, or leave your ordqrs; at the office, Beljnont Road, near Bain’s Buildings. i Perfect Plumbing. BATTSON’S, TH® BEUABLE FIRM. The reliable firm of Messrs F. Battson (Mr R. T. Roberts, manager) extends greetings to you all- The special feature of thia firm is plumbing, and bedrock pric<ep Consistent with the best of materials and reliable work.-) manship are assured. No ' matter Whether it is a spwerage Job or only a Small repair that is required, ring, telephone No. 74 and an expert will call, give you a conservative estimate and you then need worry no further. All classes of repairs to kettles, bathe, and electrical appliances are undertaken at tj>e shortest notice'. If you desire to modernise your home by installing a genuine; porcelain bath, wash-basin, tiled walls or ranges, Battsop’s, can supply you at less than city prices. All electrical equipment is stocked, including torches and re-fills, hanging lamps, reading-lamps, and pretty shades. For the farm Battson’s have in stock boilers, tanks, troughs, coppers, milk pans, and J dairy requisites. The installation of .hot an|d! Cold water, systems is undertaken, taps fitted, and household ironmongery stocked. Battson’s guarantee their work, and you can rely on ’ their prices being moderate and the sqrvice satisfactory. ' Paeroa Hardware Co. UNRIVALLED VALUE AND QUALITY Christmas Presents of Value; and Christmas Presents of Quality are in large range at the paeroa Hardware Co.’s Store, under the management of Mr D. Prime. This; store is in the Aurora Theatre; Buildings, and will be found to contain hardware of every description required by the farmer,, builder, or householder. The variety of Christmas gifts is exceedingly large, and a few hints as to what to buy may be acceptable. Aluminiumware, all genera! household hardware of every description, stainless cutlery, carvers in sets or E.P.N.S. Al spoons and forks, pocket knives, razors, and scissors arc available! For sportsmen, rifles, shotguns, and fishing tackle are usually in fair demand. Trolley wheels and axlqs, scooter wheels; and fittirfes, tool sets, scout knives, and Daisy air-guns make excellent gifts for the young. For holiday seekers, suitcases, tents, camping outfits, camp stretchers, and jgrfmint stoves, etc., are all on hand; IP' ’