CHRISTMAS SHOPPING.

Manawatu Herald, Volume XLII, Issue 2218, 21 December 1920, Page 3

CHRISTMAS SHOPPING.

ROBERTSON’S,

The IT)iversa 1 Providers, is iho ! 'WhitcleyV’ o f Fox lon, where one can purchase anything from the proverbial iin tack to an aeroplane. As (o the latter, ask the youngsters who have visited the toy table! Anyhow, the .slocks this year, despite 'depression and the unsettling' of the world’s, markets, have beufi kept right tip to demands, and ‘ get it at RobertsonV' has become a household word. The stall during the ' past week have been going “eyes out” fulfilling the Christmas orders from town and country patrons, and the manager had very little time to discuss Christmas trade with our representative. However, we were given a roving commission, and we gazed upon prime hams at Is Od a lb., ’Xmas plum puddings all ready for 1 lie pot at 2s 3d per tin, fruits and conserves in tins and jars, biscuits in great variety, prime cheese, dates, figs, dried fruits, jellies, etc. The ironmongery department is replete with large stocks, including cutlery, etc. A special line ot cups and saucers at reduced prices are shown. All "goods throughout the store are down to bedrock prices, and are of excellent quality. S. MATTAR,

Tobacconist, has a‘fine display of all smokers’ requisites, including the leading brands of tobaccos, cigars and cigarettes. Handsome silver and gold mounted tobacco pouches, cigarette and cigar ladders, the favourite brands of pipe's, singly or in sets suitable for presentation purposes, Apart from these useful presents, there arc razur sets and leather goods in great variety. The saloon is equipped with all the latest appliancesAor a comfortable sham- > poo, haircut or shave. We strongly advise a visit to this shop when selecting Christ mas gifts. A. E. admore;

Since removing Id commodious premises in Main Street, Air Admorc has carried a good .ran.a a of gauds comiecled \vitli ( his trade, and for Christmas time lias imparted a specially fine lot of pictures, moulding', and similar goods. Beautiful view pictures, still life studies in colour, seascapes, genre picdurcs, .and comic pictures are hero in wide selection, and can lie framed in-oak or other wood at short notice. Special linos carried by this establishment- arc artists’ materials of the best makes, and pen-painting materials; Also toilet brushware, mirrors, and oilier lines suitable for Christmas presents. The extensive window display is very attractive, and the publie can hardly omit inspecting Mr Admore’s wares. TO THE SEASIDE. Messrs Petrie and Thomson, telephone 35, have arranged a motor transport service to the seaside, where families can be conveyed and spend an enjoyable day at a modicum of cost, and Ihns make up for a trip further a Held. This outing should he availed of by residents, and to avoid disappoint meal trips should lie booked in good tune.