CHRISTMAS SHOPPING.

King Country Chronicle, Volume VII, Issue 528, 21 December 1912, Page 5

CHRISTMAS SHOPPING.

The buainsss people of Te Kuiii are not behind in displaying seasonable goods and at this festive season of Christmas exceptionally fine displays have been the order. A3 each Christmas comes it is remarked that the display of commodities surpasses the previous one, and this year not only have the older established firms excelled themselves, but the new businesses opened have increased the opportunities of purchasing, and at the present time aimost any of the naces sitieg of life can be procured locally, and at a price comparing favourably with Auckland.

Amongst the older established firms We have noticed the display of Messrs Green and Colebrook, Universal Providers, and in a glance around the well stocked shelves of the grocery department the display of ironmongery, and in a stroll through the drapery department at once establishes the firm's claim to the words "Universal Providers." During the past few months the firm has launched out in many new directions, and in the near future new branches will be opened in other parts of the King Country.

Messrs Corban and Co. have a display that will appeal to all and almost any article in grocery and general merchandise can be had at their store.

Messrs Dooley and Co. have pushed ahead during the last year, and it is a claim of the firm that no trouble is spared by the firm to give satisfaction to their customers. The fruit and vegetable barnch of the business is always well stocked with the best fruits in season.

As the old firms have progressed and increased their business, so, as a natural sequence, the rapid development and growth of the district general new businesses have sprung up in the town, and with the arrival of J. E. Hillary, the pioneer cash grocer, within practically a few months a business has not only been started but from all appearances has flourished like "a green bay tree," and the patronage and support, extended to this business i 3 a proof of its requirement. Then, again, in a different part of the town we have the cash grocery and provision business of Cecil Boles. It is the business motto of Mr Boles to please, and this business is the youngest in the town, and when started the appointments were considered to suffice for the proper carrying out of "a fair share of public patronage," and after only having opened a couple of months enlargement of the prsmises have just been completed. The business of J. Nicholls has been well maintained, and for choice goods, Christmas hams aud general grocerces, acceptable at this period uf the year, a special display has been arranged, and the well-known promptness and attention of the staff to customers' requirements is a first feature of the business.

Amongst the drapers mention must be madd of the very beautiful display at the Burley importing stores. The attractive manner in which this firm display their good 3 is one of the attractions of the town, and compares favourably with many window displays of larger towns. The gent's department is always well stocked with up-to-date clothing, boots and mercery.

The old-established business of Mr Geo. Lineham is well to the fore with wearing apparel and the ladies have no need to complain of the class and quality of goods submitted for their approval. A feature of the display is the mercery department, and the reputation enjoyed by Mr Lineham for good value is maintained in the goods supplied. Messrs Allison and Co. have re atocked their shop with complete and up-to-date seasonable goods, and the townspeople and settlers will find that a visit to their business place will save them money. During th 9 year Mr Langmuir has located himself in a central position in the town as a clothier and mercer, and the success attending his venture has given satisfaction, and an ever increasing number of customers is a guarantee of satisfaction given, To the settler, particularly, what is required to be almost at their door is a thoroughly equipped and up-to-date saddler, and harness maker, and in this respect they are particularly fortunate in having not only two shop 3 in Te Kuiti, but expert tradesmen and business men conducting them. A splendid stock of harness, bridles, kits, etc., are to be found in the respeccivo shops of Mr McNaught and Mr D. McCurkindale.

The question of securing the best at the lowest price applies more to ironmongery, and hardware than to almost any other commodity, and here again the opportunity offers of buving at bedrock. The old established firm of D. J. Young is stocked from floor to ceiling with everything in the hardware line, and an opportunity is extended to all to visit the shop and secure quotations. The plumbing branch of the business is under the personal supervision of Mr Young. A business that has exceeded the ex psctations of its proprietor is that conducted by "Old Jack Sanderson." Within the past few months "Jack" decided to open on his own, and while several croakers predicted failure, the docra were opened and a share of public support asked for. The results have again proved that the people of the district only wanted the opportunity to buy at a reasonable price and were prepared to spend the money in the district. Agricultural implements of all descriptions and everything in the ironmongery and hard ware line is to be had from Sandersons, and the price is right. The needs of buying presents at this season is recognised, and the well stocked shop of B. Fenton leaves no

Mr C. Chilcott has a very up-to-date and well displayed array of goods that gives a very wide range to select from.

Messrs Grieshaber and Co. will be pleased to see any customer desirous of securing the latest in jewellery, watches and plated ware. The repair department is under the direct control of Mr Grießaber.

Mr W. McColl, tobacconist, is well to the fore with a good display of smokers' requisites, and small leather goods and for a suitable present for "me'e man" the range is wide enough to meet the tastes of the most fastidious.

Sutton Bros., in their centrally situated business premises, Have a display of books, periodicals, magazines, smokers' requisites fancy goods, etc., second to none in the King Country. The well-known business of C. Stevens has extended considerably during the year, and the various agencies under Mr Stevens' control have grown exceedingly. Agricultural machines, garden tools, seeds, timber, artificial manures are always on hand, and promptly forwarded. Messrs Mackay and Jones, seed and implement merchants, have lately in creased their premises and farm requirements are stocked ready for prompt delivery. The International Harvester Co., of New Zealand, Ltd., have a live and pushing agent in Hardy and Co.. Taupiri street, and the push given to the Harvester commodities during the past few months has again illustrated that even the best must be pushed into public notice. . Chas. F. Turner has one of the best appointed boot shops in the district, at which not only can you secure the bßst locally manufactured article but the choicest in shape and quality of the English and Continental manu facturers. One of the most useful presents you could give a friend is a good pair of boots. Miss Mills specialises in millinery and at each season of the year the latest fashions in ladies' millinery is displayed. The experience gained by Miss Mills, while with some of the leading Auckland houses, has proved invaluable in giving satisfaction to her customers.

The display of furniture and furnish ings at Messrs Pattison and Lockington's reflects great credit on the firm, and the workmanship- exhibited is an indication of the supervision in its manufacture. The general lisplay would do credit to many larger towns, and in recommending a visit we do so with confidence.

The music house and sports depot as conducted by Mr Robinson meets with fair support, and the opportunity of securing music and sporting requisites in the town deserves the wholehearted support of the district. The establishment of gun clubs, cricket clubs, tennis, bowls, croquet and kindred games encourages the stocking of the requisite material and in this respect A. E. Robinson has not failed. The prices are right and the quality of the best. Mr H Connell, mercer and gent's outfitter, hat a complete stock, and at all time is anxious to give satisfaction to his many customers. J. R. Graham has well established himself as the local auctioneer, and the opening up of a branch room at Otorohanga has added considerably to the amount of business transacted. The regular weekly mart sales are well attended, and the usefulness of local mart rooms has been appreciated during the year. C. B. Lever has extended his agencies and progressed with the dig trict. The requirements of the settlers generally can be had at Lever's, and the necessary machinery forup-to date milking plant can be procured there. The advantages of procuring fresh fruit and vegetables are appreciated, and the stocks carried by Messrs Lee Shing and Co. are always fresh and displayed in such a way as to invite purchasing. Mr Fickling, pastry cook and confectioner, has a very attractive display of Christmas cakes in his shop window, and special arrangements have been made to cope with the increased Christmas trade. Hampers will be forwarded to back country cus tomers with promptness.

The varied and large assortment of wall papers, paints, varnish, picture mouldings, etc., stocked by L. V. Morgan gives an opportunity of buy ing cheaply, and the range of selec tion leaves nothing to be desired. A very suitable Christmas present can be had, and as a lasting memento a steel engraving neatly framed is unsurpassed. A good selection of steel and copper plate engravings are kept in stock.