CHRISTMAS SHOPPING.

Manawatu Herald, Volume XLII, Issue 2217, 18 December 1920, Page 3

CHRISTMAS SHOPPING.

E. lIBA LEY, CHEMIST

One of the best-appointed and up-to-date chemist and druggist stores on this coast is Healeys establishment. The shelves are not only stocked with all the drugs and medicines lor the cure ot ills that human lle.-h is heir to, hut large stocks of world-famous perfumery and toilet soaps are on hand. Those goods may be obtained in eut-gdass and silver-mounted bottles, and artist ie boxes, suitable as useful gifts. Air Healey also has a lino assortment of cameras and photographic supplies. What more suitable • Christmas gift for young or old on holiday bent than a photographicon Hit, and at prices to suit all demands. Mr Healey has been fortunate in getting delivery of overseas goods suitable for the festive season in large variety, and this has necessitated the construction and erection of large show eases for the better protection and preservation of these wares. A visit to this shop should not be overlooked by any one requiring something useful, ornamental, and chaste. If symptoms subsequently develop as the result of over indulgence at the festive board, ho will be pleased to eater for your relief.

J. AVAILS’ Bakery and confectionery establishment is stocked with all those examples of the master baker's art which are to be found in an up-to-date business of the 'kind. Mr AValls’ ‘.reputation as a, master baker is second to none -in New Zealand, and his Christmas cakes find their way to distant parts. Ihe bakehouse staff have been kept particularly busy in supplying Christmas orders. A large assortment of imported confections are in stuck to meet the demands of the Christmas trade. J. N. RIDER, the proprietor of the local boot and shoe store, recently held a chat ranee sale of all old stock, and lias now on sale a large and well-assorted slock of new goods, comprising the leading - British and. colonial manufactures. The ladies of Eoxlon and district will lind the latest modes in summer footwear in stock to meet the tastes of the most fastidious, and at prices which defy competition in any metropolitan centre. Maids and children’s footwear are also stocked in great variety, while the requirements for tenuis players, bowlers and cricketers can be supplied in great variety. A. feature ot the large stock is that 'all the goods are new. and at right prices. PER REACH. This well-known establishment, although housed in temporary premises, is as busy ibis year as any previous year. The assortment ot Christmas cakes is not only restricted to local buyers, but orders from ail parts of New Zealand have conic to band. The assortment comprises all sizes and arc tastefully iced and decorated. The ingredients are the best. Christmas stockings and bonbons are on sale in great variety, ns well as a great stuck of eon lections. Arrangements are made for Father Christmas to preside over the bran tut), where every child will get full value on investment. Tk® marble bar can supply all the latest in ice creams and iced drinks. Owing to the lack of accommodation, the public are advised to make their purchases as soon as possible, and so avoid disappointment.