CHRISTMAS SHOPPING.

Manawatu Herald, Volume XLII, Issue 2215, 14 December 1920, Page 2

CHRISTMAS SHOPPING.

U. M. ROSS CO., LTD

j;. Nestling under the wails of Mr Perreuu’s new premises you will find an unpretentious building in corrugated iron. This, you will see from the inscription on the front, is Hie temporary premises of the C. M. Ross Coy., Ltd. To look at the hail din" 1 one would not expect it to be a branch house of the largest and most progressive drapery business in Manawatu, but Hindi is the case. When a little over two years ago the firm decided’ to- open a brunch in Foxton, there was very little doubt as to the success of the venture, the firm was so well and favourably knowu-lhat it was only a question of securing premises and putting in the stocks. From the word ‘-go” tire business has grown Tiy leaps and bounds, and to-day it stands as the busiest in the town. When our representative called, everyone in the establishment was busy, but the manager found a few minutes for him. “How is business, Mr Manager, and what about your Christmas show?” “Well, Mr Reporter, business is good, and as for our Christmas display, well, we have not much to show you in the way of hash fittings, and up to the present have had very little time, and less space, to make any extensive display. I'll tell you wind we have. The goods to deliver to the public, and at prices that are lower than have obtained for some years. We can offer Palmerston’s best goods, and at exactly tire same prices as headquarters. We can have pick of the stocks held in Palmerston, and this enables (lie public to buy without making a weary journey to Palmerston. At; present we are running a sale, at prices ranging up to Tbs in the £ discount, and this keeps ■ us busy, and the public has not been slow in taking advantage of our big offer. Look at our fancy goods. Handbags in every conceivable shape and colour, pliofo. frames, fancy handkerchiefs, trinket boxes, soaps, perfumes, and a hundred and one lines, and all selling at sale prices.” From the fancy section we were escorted to the sho.wroom, where we were -shown an excellent selection of ready-to-wear garmenfs suitable for holiday wear. Quite a number of costumes and blouses at half price. The hats, well they are certainly the last word in hats; these, we were informed, were either collected from tlie world’s best markets, or manufactured on the linn’s premises in Palmerston, and carry a character with them well apart from the ordinary type of hat. The munches)cr and dress departments were next visited, and found to be full to overflowing with useful goods of every description, and hero again prices arc down to effect a speedy clearance. Then on to lire men's mercery and clothing, where we were shown lovely hydrotite coaf> for men at half-price. This department is replete with an excellent slock of men’s lies from ,1s 3d )o (is (id; all shapes and kinds of collars; shir)- of every dcscription; a very line range of lulls in Panamas, fells,'amt tweeds, at prices from 10s to 50s. We -were also shown the famous “Rosco” suit. This suit ’is a big feature in llu; men's department, and we were informed that il is difficult to get supplies to till the demand. Tire la-1 department visited was the furnishings, wheri' we were shown “UosCo” pure bedding, lovely designs in linoleums. eotigoleum rugs, shadow tissues, art cretonnes, and many oilier beautiful articles, and here again sale prices rale supreme. “Well, Mr Reporter, you will have to excuse me, as I am wanted on the ’phone. There is an enquiry for me in the showroom, a lady wants to know about a suit for her hubby, another wants to look at sonic dress goods, voiles half-price, and a little girl has called to sec’ how long the sale will last. So please excuse me.” Before leaving, the manager informed us that ia all probability this would be the last Christmas in the present temporary, and totally inadequate, building, as the firm intend at no distant date to erect one of the most up-to-date drapery establishments in the Dominion. O. H. BENNETT & CO.

The well-known Palmer,si on booksellers are will worth a visit. The huge premises are slocked with (lived importations of the latest books in lieiion and the dassies, suitable for Christmas gifts. Beautiful bound books of selections from all the poets, at prices that cannot be surpassed by any house in the Dominion. As for toys of all descriptions, the variety surpasses description. Musical instruments, from the squeaker to the highest grade make of piano. The staff has been increased to meet the demands of the public from all parts of the district. Country visitors And that the saving effected in making their purchases in this large emporium more than covers all travelling expenses. O'CONN OK & TYDEMAX, Palmerston’s quality jewellers, are displaying gold, silver and electrophile ware in great variety. Kings, plain and jewelled, necklets in great variety, and magnificent drop brooches; cut glass with silver mounts, toilet and brushware, leather and silk goods in beautiful designs, a great assortment of pipes and pouches. Goods suitable for presents can be obtained, “from the modest shilling to , hundreds of pounds in value. Don’t forget to inspect the window display when in Palmerston. FOXTOX CORDIAL FACTORY. The splendid and well-deserved reputation won on merit by R. Stevenson's cordials and soft drinks, needs no comment. The factory is well eciuipped with the latest much-

inery, and only pure artesian water is used in the manufacture of his goods. All orders are delivered with promptitude, and no home should he without a stock of his famous summer drinks. DESMOND’S CONFECTIONERY. Apart from importations of leading English lines in confections, Mr Desmond’s locally made confections from pure sugar and reliable essences are second to none, and at prices that defy competition. The children are well catered for in the matter of wholesome sweets, wldie the stockings and boxed chocolates are on sale in groal variety, suitable for Christmas gifts* Don’t forgot to visit, this house of sweets, where all your wants will he supplied. f