CHRISTMAS SHOPPING.

Manawatu Herald, Volume XXXIV, Issue 1042, 21 December 1912, Page 3

CHRISTMAS SHOPPING.

LOCAL, DISPLAYS. | The id:-’ 'Fit som? people have i that it is y to go outside Foxton {oi their Christmas sup* ■ .dies is a fallacy, and it they : would only make a iour ot iuspeclioi.: of the local tradespeople’s business premises, we feel sure that they would be convinced that any goods required can be purchased as well locally as anywhere else. Our reporter yesterday had a look round the simps, and found everyone working at high pressure in opening up new goods and fulfilling Christmas orders. Special preparations have this year been made, and a record Christmas trade is anticipated. The first place visited was thu Cash Trading Company's premises, where we found the staff busily weighing up sultanas, currants, etc., presumably for the I Christmas puddings. This firm makes a speciality of the provisiou trade, but in additiou they carry large stocks of everything that should be found in an up-to-date grocery establishment. Christmas delicacies have not been overlooked, as a glance at their window display will prove. F. Ga SITUS,

when asked how trade was, salt the piospects were excellent, auc that so far his returns were : third better than at the same tirm last year. He gave as a reasot for this large increase—thf splendid values he was offering Mr Gabites is a great neliever it keeping the money circulating ir the town, thereby increasing tlu wealth of the district. The Universal Supply Stores of which Mr C. H. Collins is the proprietor, presented a very busy appearance, the staff working al high pressure iu attending to the wants ot customers. A feature of this store is the excellent window display, in which the seasonable goods are shown to great advantage. Visitors to this establishment can rely on a hearty welcome aud good value lor their money. Walker & Furrie, general grocers, provisiou merchants, etc., have, in accordance with the usual custom, made special preparations for tire festive season, aud invite inspection of their stocks. Their glassware and crockery department afford ample scope for the selection ol Christmas presents suitable for young or old, at prices that will suit any purse. Under the same roof as Messrs Walker aud Furrie we fiud

R, T. Betty waiting to supply men, women aud children with the latest in English and colonial footwear. The genial Tom believes iu starting the New Year well, and therefore advises residents of Foxton to commence 1913 with a new pair of “Betty’s Boots.” The next port of call was the shop of

M. E. Pekkeau, the window of which is tastefully laid out with tempting edibles, including a fine lot of Christmas cakes. Mr Perreau said that this year had been a record one for the sale of Christmas cakes, a position he attributes to the increasing prosperity of the district. Whilst we were there, Mr Perreau was busy making special preparations for the children, and in this connection is fixing up a “lucky tub,” for which excellent prizes have been provided. The kiddies are promised the time of their lives.

A. W. Bradley, vve found, was working night aud day iu order to get the Christmas suits finished to lime. In additiou to tailoring, Mr Bradley makes a speciality of men’s outfitting iu all branches, aud has a very nice stock of all the latest in these lines.

Mervyn Littlejohn has a full stock of smokers’ requisites, aud articles suitable for Christmas presents for men. He also holds the agency for Boswell’s guns, and will be pleased to furnish you with particulars aud quotations, or, if desired, guns cau be made to customers’ special order. The first of the new buildings occupied is that of

G. T. Woodroofe, who now possesses the most up-to-date butcher’s shop in the district. Here we find Christmas lamb, and the choicest of other joints, also every description of small goods, made ou the premises, from best quality meat only. We found

Mrs. A. M. Nye just completing the unpacking ol the last case ot her Christmas goods. Here we fiud articles of all descriptions suitable for Christmas presents, and the selection ut a suitable gift fur either baby or grandmother should be a very easy task, as her stock includes just the very article that is required. A stock of drapery is also carried, of which inspection is invited. George H. Stiles

has removed from his temporary premises, and may now be found in the commodious new building which be has had erected ou the old site. Although the outside of the building has not yet been completed, the interior is splendidly fitted up, aud is undoubtedly one of the best buildings ot its kind iu the district. Fiesh consignments of imported and colonial goods are being opened up almost daily, aud the building aud quality and variety of the stock would do credit to a much larger town, aud the proprietor is to be congratulated on his enterprise iu proyid*

iug Foxton with such an up todate establishment. Mr Stiles will be pleased to welcome both old and ij-jW customers, and his staff of willing assistaiFs will be at their disposal, and show them latest lines in the various de- : ;, aiuUts which are being sold at prices that compare favourably with those ruling iu the larger towns. The cash docket system of discounts has been installed, and dockets will be given tor every cash purchase. John Walls,

baker aud confectioner, has also removed into his new premises, situated in Boyle’s buildings, the window of which is tastefully' decorated with some splendid samples of the confectioners’ art. The dining which is well fitted up and roomy, will be open for the first lime this evening, when all kinds of refreshments and supper will be procurable. A full stock of confectionery is carried, including fancy boxes, stockings and toys of all descriptions.

Mrs. Hamer has made special preparations this year to supply the wants of the children, having opened up a very large variety of toys, which have been marked off at very low prices, thus affording the kiddies an opportunity of getting as much as possible for their money. The latest models in ladies’ headgear, aud iu fact all classes of drapery and mercery can be purchased at this establishment at town prices. At Ernest Healev’s we were shown some lovely little cameras, the prices of which ranged from six shillings upwards. A camera makes an excellent present for either young or old, aud is always a source of pleasuie to its possessor. Amateur photography is being enthusiastically taken up all over New Zealand, aud Foxtouiaus should keep abreast of the times. Mr Healey will be pleased to furnish full particulars upon enquiry. Iu addition to the usual stock of an up to-date pharmacy, Mr Healey has a special liue of perfumery, an excellent present for the ladies.

Thomas Rimmer’s staff vve found exceptionally busy with Christmas orders. The building, which is only a temporary one, is crammed full with slock, including seasonable delicacies of all kinds. Muscatels, almonds, figs, dates, etc., of the best quality only, also cordials, aud tinned fruits. A special Hue of Christmas hams, which for quality and price cannot be beaten.

Ernest Ball, ou account of the recent fire, is off the beaten track, but we found him iu Clyde street busily attending to his customers. The biggest part of the male population will want “sprucing up” lor the holidays by way of a shave, hair-cut, or shampoo, and the best advice that cau be given them is “go to Ball, the barber ” ! If you waut tobacco, or smokers’ requisites of any description, or if your razor is dull, just give “Bailie” a call at his temporary premises, Clyde street, and he guarantees salisfactiou.

H. C. Patterson carrie.s, in addition to the usual stock of an up-to-date pharmacy, some very nice silver backed mirrors, military hair brushes, etc., which make very acceptable presents. He also stocks Pascall’s English confectionery, and perfumery from the best makers. Just look him up, he will be pleased to see you. Retter Bros, claim to have the largest stock and biggest variety of boots and shoes that has ever been shown iu one building in Foxrou before, aud that the quality of the goods, and prices, will stand comparison anywhere. The proprietors invite you to “just walk iu aud have a look round.” Percy Wollerman has just landed some lovely picture mouldings, so now is the time to get those pictures framed ready for the New Year. All classes of furniture in stock, but if you require something to your own design, it will be built for you ou the premises. One of the last shops we visited was that of

R. M. Parkes, aud from what we saw, feel sure that this establishment will be one of the most popular for those looking for presents for their sister, brother, mother, father, grandfather, grandmother, or anyone else. No matter what class of present you want, Parkes has it. A very fine stock is carried, including books, stationery, toys, Christmas cards, safety razors, electro plate, dressing cases, aud everything required for both ladies’ and gents’ dressing tables, as well as jewellery of all descriptions to adorn the person. Here you will indeed find variety, and what is more, the prices are right.