CHRISTMAS SHOPPING.

Manawatu Herald, Volume XLVI, Issue 2825, 18 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. S. E. COWLEY. The well-known house painter, decorator, sign-writer and picture framer, carries large stocks of artistic wall papers, paints and enamels. His staff are going “eyesout” to complete orders in time for the Christmas festivities. BAUCKHAM’S are busy as usual. The stock is well displayed and carefully selected for the festive season. A novelty in toilet soaps makes a good window display. One lad with a very dirty appearance was feasting bis eyes on these minature dolls and asked: “Is there any cream in them lollies?” On being told it was soap, he *ran off with the “No good to me.” Another remarkable line is band-made biscuits, slightly dearear than the usual run but more tasty. This firm anticipates a good ’Xmas trade and reminded us that the New Year will mean a new system in tlieir business, viz., cash only. A. E. TONGS. This firm has displayed a very fine selection of ’Xmas festival time goods. Only the best of groceries obtainable, but prices are right. Good sensible and useful gifts may be obtained from Tongs, and an inspection is invited of their crockery and hardware departments. Muscatells, almonds, newest and freshest biscuits, etc., all attract attention. Also a large sock of summer cordials, fancy soaps, tools, etc. In fact, the store for everything. MAGESTIC REFRESHMENT ROOMS.

All- Cough trey has transformed the interior and exterior of the buildings adjoining the Awahou Auctioneering Co.’s premises and has converted them into refreshment rooms, where meals will be served ht a H-hours under the most hygienic conditions, both as to service and preparation. The latest cooking appliances have been installed and apart form this fresh fish will be on sale daily. Patrons during the festive season and all seasons will be catered for under conditions equal to the best in any part of the Dominion. P. J. JACK. The well-known cabinet-maker and upholsterer, is showing some useful lines in .furnishings, also gramophones, suitable for gifts to brighten the borne. The firm has been working early and late to complete orders throughout the district and the workshop presents a hive of industry. BARR AND TYER. - Without doubt the concensus of opinion is that Barr and Tyer have the finest display of Christmas goods in town. You can read it plainly on the faces of the men, women and children who throng around the well-dressed windows — windows unique indeed with their stained glass effects, windows which would grace any of the large cities of the Dominion and compare favourably with those of any of the great emporiums of the cities. Under the influence of the newly acquired electric lighting the effect can be aptly described in the two words “dazzling enticement.” One of the notable features of this year’s display is the low prices of all silk goods, bringing that dainty long-lasting and much-desired fabric within the reach of all, and in such articles as are the desire of both sexes of the discriminating age. Each department of this well organised establishment has its novelties but special mention should be made of the N.Z. souvenir goods in leather. These artistic and useful articles comprise such things as handkerchief sachets, hair tidies, match and stud holders, etc: Do your Christmas shopping at Barr and Tyeris. L.O.E. ' This establishment conducted by Miss Diamond, is replete with all the latest fashions and models in ladies’ apparel for summer wear. Apart from such an attractive display, so dear to the feminine heart there are displayed fancy goods, perfumes and toilet requisites to suit all tastes and pockets. Don’t forget a visit to the L.O.E, FERREAU’S Is a local institution with a reputation throughout the district for the excellence of the film’s. Christmas cakes and pastry. The window is chock full of Christmas cakes of artistic shapes, decorations and mottoes. The quality of Perreau’s cakes are second to none. Why stew over the oven when for a modest few shillings you can get all your cookies for the festive board at less trouble and expense. Large stocks of imported confectionery in fancy boxes and stockings in endless variety are on sale. Yes, the kiddies are not to be overlooked and bran tubs will be provided as in past years. Ice creams and iced drinks and refreshments at all hours as usual. Perreau’s are marking a speciality this year of Christmas cakes for de spateh by post to friends. What could better convey the sentiments of best wishes and good cheer than a tasty cake nicely decorated? Ord-

ers will be forwarded to any address in New Zealand. WINS TAN LEY AND SON.

At the above firm’s up-to-date grocery store, crockery is a special feature. Apart altogether from the ordinary lines, the firm is displaying a magnificent and varied stock of china and glassware on a scale yet unequalled in Foxton, and at prices that defy competition in the large centres. We specially recommend a visit of inspection to their store when making a selection of Christmas gifts. The firm’s provision lines include hams, biscuits, cordials, etc. Also large range of chocolates, fancy boxes etc. THE “DIGGERS’ ” FRUIT SUPPLY must not be overlooked and the genial Sid Dudson and his good wife are determined that Foxton will not go short of all the fruits in season for the holidays. Then for the kiddies there are stockings crammed full of sweets and prizes, and other choice delicacies in the confectionery line too numerous to mention. DESMONDS. This firm has now made provision to serve ice creams and soft drinks by fitting up a cosy room off the shop for the purpose. Only the best cordials and ice cream served. For the Christmas season this firm has laid itself out to eater for the kiddies’ wants as well as for the grownups, and besides a very fine range of presentation boxes of chocolates and confectionery of all descriptions has procured a large supply of excellent Christmas stockings containing all the latest novelties. Don’t forget the kiddies at Christmas and. take them to Desmond’s. D. W. ROBERTSON’S.

This universal grocery supply company can meet all your wants in the provisioning line for ’Xmas. A visit to their up-to-date store will satisfy your every want. Fresh hams are now in stock. Only the freshest and best brands of groceries and confectionery supplied to customers at real cut ’Xmas prices. This firm lias also a large assortment of useful and sensible presents for the festival season. Their crockery and hardware departments are worth while visiting. You can procure your every, want for ’Xmas at D. W. Robertson’s. JOHN WALLS. Little need here to expound the excellencies of Walls’ small goods and Christinas cakes. You can do no better than praonise this linn of pastrycooks. This firm is new showing some very fine samples of the pastrycook’s art in Christmas cakes etc. Don’t forget to pay Walls’ marble bar a visit during the festive season. Only the freshest and best in iced goods. Also showing is a big assortment of Christmas stockings, presentation boxes of chocolates, etc. Pay them a visit. J. N. RIDER, Useful presents are I lie best to give at Christmas time, and what could be more useful for a present than a nice pair of boots or shoes? Rider’s new stock, just opened up for Christmas is really worth a visit to see the latest styles. You can be sure of quality if you buy your boots and shoes from Rider’s.