XMAS EVE IN HELENSVILLE

Kaipara and Waitemata Echo, 18 December 1912, Page 3

XMAS EVE IN HELENSVILLE

The Helensville storekeepers are working up for a big night on Christmas Eve (Tuesday). Given a fine evening, the business part of the town should present a busyaspect as the elders wend their way to make their Xmas purchases, while the children will have plenty to occupy their attention in the well stocked windows. Messrs Stewart Bros., Ltd., are showing a particularly nice assortment of Xmas novelties which they have imported direct from .he manufacturers. The ladies in particular are invited to inspect the large assortment of genuine gold and silver ware, fancy goods, etc., electro-plate ware of every description, tinted china ware, toys and musical instruments galore, leather goods in great variety, copper goods, clocks, bicycles, tennis goods, footballs,- pipes, cuttlery, watches, etc.. etc. Also a fresh stock of fruits have just arrived, guaranteed of the best quality, consisting of dried apricots and apples, currants, dates, prunes, sultanas, lemon peel, almonds, raisins, muscatels, figs, etc. In the butchery department will be found a large display of Xmas joints and small goods, for which orders should be sent in early. Mr Laird has been early this year in getting a large and well selected stock marked off for the Xmas trade at reduced prices. Just a few lines as examples said our local jeweller : Gold brooches from 6s 6d, gold bangles from 255, photo pendants, lockets, pearl pendants, from 10s, 9ct. necklets from 8s 6d, muff chains £2 15s, ladies gold watches from £3, silver ditto from 20s, gent's rolledgold £2 10s, and silver from 255, all guaranteed for two years, and metal watches from 18s 6d, with a guarantee of 12 months Here are presents for gentlemen (young ladies your opportunity), 9ct. links from 15s, 9ct ribbon alberts from 17s 6d, Military brushes, silver backed, 22s 6d, ebony backs, best quality bristles 18s 6d, razor strops, E.P. mounted, 14s 6d, spirit' flasks 15s, cigarette cases 18s 6d, match boxes ss, watch stands 2s 6d, ash trays 3s 6d, scent boxes ss, gold pencils 3s 6d, inkstands, pens, etc. Ladies toilet goods —brushes from 5s 6d, scents Is 6d upwards, smelling salts from 3s, pomade pats Is 6d, silver hairpin boxes 3s 6d, E.P. mirrors 6s 6d, jewel caskets, soap boxes, pin cases, etc., all reduced in price. Electro plated goods, fancy clocks, silver vases, silver afternoon teaspoons, etc. On entering Messrs Sumner & Fcreaton's we were struck with the large quantity of very choice glassware in the very latest designs which seemed to us to be marked at seasons reduced prices. Well, Mr Screaton what can we say to our readers this year? "Oh, say we wish them all a happy Xmas, and hope all will call and see us." In addition to glassware in profusion we were shown large supplies of Xmas lines, including toys, sweets, preserved fruits, and delicacies for the millions, then there were hams, jams, and other items too numerous to mention, but worthy of inspection. This Xmas cards are par excellence, and they expect to be able to satisfy their customeis wants. Mr E. Hunter, baker, informed us that he had just unpacked a large stock of fresh confectionery, Xmas stockings, and fruits, of which dates are the best and freshest ever opened up in the township. In the bakehouse were being turned out a number of nicely iced cakes, while the small goods ordered, we were informed, amount to several hundred dozen, but still Mr Hunter can execute a number of fresh orders, and won't disappoint anyone. In the Advertiser buildings Mr F. Tucker's annual bazaar is in full swing where a fine exhibition of fancy goods and toys for Xmas presents. Scents for the girls, some really good pipes and cigars for father, a nice work basket for mother, and heaps of good toys for the children, and 'the prices are more than reasonable. Mr Cullen bootmaker, is hard at work with neat footwear for his customers, and repairing for holiday wear. Mr G. F.-Willis, who has taken over the fruit and confectionery shop in the Advertiser Building shows a large stock, and intends to open up his extra Xmas goods which include fresh muscatels, almonds, dates, nuts, and all sorts of fruits in season, confectionery galore, including nice boxes of chocolates suitable for presents, straitway. Tired shoppers will be able to refresh themselves here with aerated waters, ice cream, etc. Vegetables and fish always on hand. Mr J. Cain, of the Railway refreshment rooms, has laid himself out to satisfy the wants of the travelling public in his usual free style, and those calling on him may rest assured of being well catered for at these refreshment rooms,

Mr Coulter, tailor and haberdasher, is busy finishing off a number of Xmas suits, and is prepared to receive fresh orders. He has just opened up a range of j mercery to suit Xmas wear, but the greatest offer is a large heap of Panama hats which he is sacrificing at 9s 6d each. Just fancy ! Don't miss this gift, they are real cheap, and you should secure one. Mr Gasson, bootmaker, is busy finishing off special orders, and re-soleing for the New Year. Hand's butchery, will be worthy of inspection on Monday evening when their supply for numerous Xmas dinners will be on view, including prime oxen beef, mutton, lamb, pork, sausages, pelonies, savaloys, German sausages, black and white puddings, and real Xmas hams, a treat to look at, but better to taste. The Helensville Toy Bazaar, of Mr P. H. Brown, is a regular Santa Claus emporium. High up near the ceiling are rattan chairs, music stands, cradles, etc., on the shelves are books suitable for all classes, down to the floor and thereon are toys, wheelbarrows, wooden horses, teddy bears, in variety, and articles of every description to delight the children and grown-ups on Xmas morning. Mr Bailey, late R. M. Cameron, Saddler, has prepared for the present seekers in his line, having a good supply of whips, spurs, brief bags, leggings, plated spurs, S.P. stirrup irons, and a further string of useful articles for gifts. There is also a fine range of saddles and harness, with all the requisites of the harness-room to select from. Good morning, Mr Sandin, I see your stock of perfumery has been replenished with fancy boxes and bottles suitable for the season's purchasers. Rimmel's lavendar looks nice and keeps its perfume as does all Roger and Gallet's, which you have in great profusion. Fancy soaps, all colours and shapes, face powder for the ladies, and good lotion for sunburnt, chapped hands, etc. Well, you have a good variety outside medicines to tempt the shoppers this festive season. The weather is close this evening, -Mr Eames, I don't suppose you have Xmas sets of teeth or special mountings for the festive season ? No ! Well, you are prepared all the year round to attend to the wants of the district. Of course, it would not do for us !to suggest that you have special settings for Xmas presents. Goodbye. The Hot Springs grounds are looking lovely, and the Hot Springs and Springside Boarding Houses are prepared to receive the numerous visitors expected to sample our thermal waters and enjoy themselves on the lawns now in good playing order. The' hotels of the township — Terminus, Kaipara and Helensville —are laying themselves out for all visitors during the holidays, who will receive the best attention and welcome at these hostelries.