CHRISTMAS SHOPPING.

Manawatu Herald, Volume XLVI, Issue 2824, 16 December 1924, Page 3

CHRISTMAS SHOPPING.

DO IT CHEAPER IN FOXTON. To. some people distant fields look green so far as shopping is concerned. A careful inspection of the stocks held by the Herald’s business advertising clientele will bear witness to the fact that local people can be served with as wide a selection of seasonable goods at prices that compare more than favourably with outside firms. So shop locally for your Christmas requirements and help your home town by circulating your money locally. We specially recommend the public to inspect the stocks held by our local tradespeople. Start off with a look in at A. N. SMITH. The casual passer-by cannot but be -attracted by the very fine display of Christmas goods which greet the eye when passing A. N. Smith’s drapery and clothing ' establishment. This year this enterprising and progressive firm has specialised in catering for the kiddies,‘and after all, the kiddies look forward to ’Xmas more than anyone else. AIJ the lat-. est toys and novelties are on display, portion of the premises being crowded with pop guns, water pistols, balls, whistles, sleeping dolls, and mechanical toys of all descriptions, so dear to the youngsters However, the ladies have not beeu overlooked. The drapery department is well stocked with useful and varied presents such as umbrellas, trinket and handkerchief boxes, gloves, stockings, leather handbags and articles too numerous to mention here. The men and boys have been particularly catered for and a fine range of fancy socks, ties, silk shirts, hats etc. are showing. This is the shop for all your Christmas wants and contains the largest importation of toys and fancy goods ever brought into Foxton.

THE C. M. ROSS COY. LTD. The store for value presents a bright and animated appearance. First note this progressive firm are always in the van with the latest for Christmas gifts and holiday wear and this season is no exception to the rule. A glance at the windows and a walk through their large and commodious premises should satisfy the most exacting that nothing is wanting anywhere. In buying gifts the tendency to-day is to'buy what is useful, such as gloves, handkerchiefs, hosiery etc. These are to he found in many shades and styles and at prices to suit any purse. Other lines suitable for ’Xmas presents include pictures, perfumes, leather and bead bags, hair combs, electric shades, soaps, glove and handkerchief boxes, manicure sets, trinket boxes, puff boxes, bath salts. The large and commodious showroom is fully stocked with every conceivable style that is new for ready to wear and holiday use. Suitable articles for gifts in this department include infants dainty frocks,, bonnets, bibs bootees etc and for ladies dainty lingerie, dressing gowns, bathing caps, and costumes, marabout wraps, silk jumpers, ready to wear frocks, dust coats and millinery for young and old. Men, boys and youths visiting the store for value will find that their every want lias been anticipated, for here is to be found mercery and clothing to please everyone, not only in quality but in price as well. Articles suitable for gifts include all the newest ,in ties, shirts, socks, fancy brades and an endless variety of handkerchiefs, travelling bags and rugs. What could be more suitable for a gift than a nice dress piece. Here you will find an endless variety of dress goods from the inexpensive and effective jazz maroeains at 6/6 the dress length, to silks and silk moracains at 16/6 yard. In the Manchester department will be found a fine range of; pillow .shamins, tray colths, D’oyleys, runners etc., all useful and acceptable gifts. The general opinion expressed by visitors from all parts of New Zealand is that this firm for quality and valne is unsurpassable. ** C. SIMMONS. The bicycle and the ball are really a great combination of unparalleled value when properly understood and used, because they promote health and beauty. Many beautiful .film stars cycle as part of their daily training and realise the vine of it. The rubber ball instantly suggests out-door movement. It is the foundation of practically all games and both children and grown-ups can get fun and health out of the ball. Therefore whilst wishing the public health .over ’Xmas the Maiti Sti’eet Cycle Depot are making a special display of these two articles. The rubber balls are the highest quality obtainable, .made by the motor tyre manufacturers and can be re-inflat-ed should their bouncing propensities wane. No bouncing however, is needed to sell the cycles—the new English mode] with Eadie Coaster hub, reversible handle bars, complete with accessories, sells at £8 18/-, and is the best value in cycles ever offered. A few reliable second-hand ears are also on hand for ’Xmas delivery. Other notices will appear in subsequent issues.