CHRISTMAS SHOPPING.

Manawatu Herald, Volume XLII, Issue 2214, 11 December 1920, Page 3

CHRISTMAS SHOPPING.

*■!' inspection of (he “HerIvovtisHfe business linns -ale to M-oppers the preparations which have been made to supply all their wants for the festive season. BARR & TYKR'S. A visit to this large drapery establishment is full of interest at. this,, season of the year, ami one gathers many impressions. There is, first of all, the general appearance of the shop, betokening in most - 1 - instances the individuality of the business. By it one can almost dotermino the year's success or otherwise. Then there is the .mason's modes, of more particular interest to the ladies, but still not unworthy of contemplation by mere man, and finally there are (he thousand and one little signs of activity which seem to bud forth from all the nooks and crannies of a successful business house like (lowers in a well tended garden." From’ their centre window a water-coinin' paintof Father Clm.-lmas beam- a genial welcome, ‘‘ The impelling attraction of his merry twinkle bring.-' one within the inllnenee of the window dresser’s art. Tastefully-dis-played are wares in great variety, .suitable for gifts to old and young. The call is irresistible, one must enter. Passing through the shop to the showroom, one is greeted with a perfect galaxy of daintiness and beauty in feminine apparel. On polished tables, in glass eases, suspended from brass rails, arranged

with an attractiveness which cannot

be denied, are examples of “La Mode” in mode! millinery, model blouses, children’s dresses, etc.

Next inspected was the fancy and department, a bright Rule department, brimful of novelty. Beautiful hand-pointed lire screens, dainty silver-plated photo, frames, jewel boxes, etc. Rich perfumes, beautiful embroidered ladies' handkerchiefs, and a host of useful little things suitable as present-* for children. Then came the Alanches-

ter department, the utility section, Ihe housewife’s own particular happy hunting' ground. Here in endless variety are such useful things as linen finished pillow shams, plain a.nd hand-embroidered pillow cases, lovely embroidered tray cloths and runners, real lace d’oyleys, etc. Finally, the men’s department was visited. ..Masculine taste and masculine need are both well catered for here. A tremendous range of artistic lies, fashionable shirts, braces, silk handkerchiefs, socks, Stetson, Velour, and Horsalino hats, while, Bug! p|d Tussore silk shirts, |kings and many more arc* displayed appealingly. One cannot help feeling 1 impressed with the splendid display throughout. There is a crispness about the whole establishment which -points to a keen desire and ability to anticipate and fulfil the needs of the purchasing public. . This is only Barr and Tver’s second year in business, but they are to be congratulated on the prog&ss they have made.

\V. I). BAUCKHAM, GROCER

A visit to this hu.-y store imlicatt‘d Hint (he 'proprietor had anticipated the Christinas wants of his customers aml the local generai public, “Business as usual lor t llls time of Hie year,’’ said Mr Bam-k----ham. “Contrary to expect at ions, Christmas fruits have arrived in good lime, and you can inform the public, at lower prices than we anticipated. 1 mil selling’ u special line of .mixed peel, in llh. tins, cut up ready for use, thus saving the housewife time ami labour. Cordials! Look at this array (pointing to an array of bottles). These are in good demand, and at prices that should effect a ready sale —despite the increase in the price of sugar. Talking of sugar, you can inform the public that we now have sugar in plenty. If any one is contemplating camping out during the holidays, we can supply them with a variety of guaranteed tinned lish.’’ A casual glance round the shop and well-stocked storeroom indicated and complete stocks ot. hams, biscuits, groceries, and olhcy commodities essential to a well regulated business of this nature.

E. G A BITES, The Busy Cash Draper, was busy unpacking - some lines, which, he assured us, was going tu he the best Christmas box customers could possibly desire —some real plum lines that would go like hot cakes. “Look at these handkerchiefs, ties and 'braces. What belter value is offered anywhere? Here also are articles suitable for Christina* gifts in tray cloths at 2s thl, 3* '.hi and I*. As for hair ornaments and other articles* dear to the heart of the fair six, just look round and see the values offering. A specially cat line. was children's straw hats at ds Ud. Wc were assured that bread and butter lines were cut down to a minimum. ' 11. C. PATTERSON’S chemist shop is well stocked with all leading lines in toilet perfumes cles suitable for Christmas gifts. A visit to this establishment should not be overlooked by shoppers, OXLEY’S. A visit to the above well-known general-store disclosed a hi\e of industry. Goods being unpacked in "'readiness for the Christmas rush. The display of confections, dried and canned fruits, was very varied. The crockery department included a wide range of articles suitable for Christmas presents.