The WAY to his HEART

NZ Truth, Issue 1303, 4 December 1930, Page 19

The WAY to his HEART

«. ERA, my deaiy — Weil, the festive season is on us again, and very short- , ly we will ail be merry and bright like, raising 1 our voices m a carol or two, gathering round the board for the goose and plum ,duff, and generally celebrating Xmas, m the good old-fashioned style, just as if the jolly old'depression that everybody is talking about didn't exist. It's rather thrilling, really, I don't you think? Presents, etc., and the general excitement of the infants and what-not! We are all children when it comes to Xmas, and even at my age, I must confess to getting quite a quickening of the old pulses when I see the i brandy blazing round the good old plum pudd. or happen to strike on a threepenny- piece! At the moment, however, I am an exhausted woman! What with running around looking m all the shop windows, and thinking out suitable presents for all the family and all the friends, I'm a mental and physical wreck! It certainly is a very trying business. ■ „ : ' . ' Pmust say I appreciate the lads and the boy-friend^ from January to November, but when it comes to thinking up something for the 25th of December, I get all worried and het up. Girls are much easier to . buy for. But 'Xmas. is almost our only opportunity of really showing that we have appreciated their friendship and all the good times, and, my dear, the sure way to a. man's heart is to make him realise, just that, arid also that, you think he's rather wonderful! No man can withstand the sweetness of flattery from the maiden fair! You, of Course, were always an impractical one, but I can sympathise with you at the moment. Why don't you concentrate on a lad or two instead of the positive horde you en- ■ courage around? However, Vera,

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my pet, as you've asked me, I have been thinking up some suggestions for the male members of your family and those numerous boy friends of yours. Anyway, start early, that's the great *dea. ' ■■•'.■ ■ :■• ■:■:>:. What do you think of these ideas — possibly they may be of some use to you? ■ Well, to begin with, you could do the homestead proud by ordering a '.Xmas. hamper of wine and spirits from Frank A. Cook, Ltd., Christchurch. After all, we must celebrate m the traditional manner ,and drink to a "Merry 'Xmas."! Cook's, 'Ltd., really do give you value for your money! Their hampers run from 18/- to 47/---(six different lots to choose from). j Think ,No. 5 would suit, your purpose; it contains 2 'Xmas. Port, 1 Sherry, 1 ' Whisky or Brandy, 1 Martini Cocktail, 7 Ale or Stout — all for 44/-, my girl! Good buying, what say you? 'Xmas. will' go with a bang with a supply like that m the house. By the way, I have a distinct and vivid recollection of a very "smelly," ripe old' briar that was the inseparable companion of one of the numerous boys

who ranged m and out. of, your home so often. 1 should say a new pipe would be a very excellent su g -

gestion from everybody's point of view, and the - young man m question would be more than pleased. Malcolm and Sons. Ltd., 176, Queen Street, Auckland, have ' an awfully good selection of pipes, including -the "Malco Superfine" and "Roya" brand, and all smokers' requisites. This is •the firm, you know, that specialises m extra special blends of pipe and cigarette tobacco, and it's a tip worth while remembering. What about a f * Parker Duofold Fountain Pen for John. Don't laugh — I think it is a most suitable gift under the circumstances. Aft,er all, if he will write screeds to you every day, the least you can do is to see that the poor thing does it m as much comfort as possible. • The great advantage about the Parker Pens is that they not only write more easily, but they hold 25 per cent, more ink than the average pen. John can now flash along without

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effort for six or seven thousand words at one filling. The pen will always be a constant reminder of yourself for the rest of' his days — that's what I call a truly "nice" idea! And it's a good investment, too, for the nib m the Parker Pens is guaranteed for 25 years. So, for half a century, my dear, you'll get John's letters. For Sam, you could get a new onepiece bathing costume. Saw a very snappy pair the other day — jet- black spun silk, skir.tless. Think they would be just the thing. Then for posting away, why not buy some of those dinky little boxes of Pyramid Handkerchiefs. Have you happened across them m your travels? I was very pleased with, myself for discovering them — half-a-dozen assorted hanks, m guaranteed boiling: colors, with a gay little box and a special envelope to make postage' easy — all that for a modest 7/6, mark you! There . is no doubting the fact, it is an excellent scheme' to think out what you are going to get for everybody instead of, wandering into a.- shop at the last moment and buying haphazardly.^ I would, have saved .myself a great deal of fag and worry had I done this other years. . , ' What to give to your father has had me stumped for, a while, but I've had

is comfort, and these . pyjamas ana shirts absolutely guarantee this. You can get them m very smart colors and designs, and they are such good shape rand so well cut. All the leading shops have them m stock. Poor old Colonel. I'm so sorry to hear he hasn't been well. You say you would like to give him: something reallyWorth while — he certainly has been a very good friend to you, • Vera dear, but he is rather a difficult person to buy for. , I really think he would appreciate a special case, of Corban's wines. Times have not been as bright as they 'might with him this last year .or two, and I'm sure a drop of 'Xmas. cheer m the shape of a glass of the good old "sparlflling • wine" occasionally would cheer him lip considerably, and it would do him good. A. A. Corban and Sons, Mount Lebanon Vineyards, Henderson, or 31 Fort Street, Auckland, are the people to get this from, and if you write straight away you will; have the advantages of their special •' 'Xmas. offer. Just £2/18/- will land you a case, . direct from the vineyard cellars, containing '2 Harmony Port, 2 Invalid Port, 1 Red Port, 1 Tawney Port, 1 Special Reserve Port,

a wonderful brain-wave. Didn't you mention that he intended going away camping to Taupo these holidays on fishing bent? What about a "Premax" steel tent equipment or some camping accessories? Why not write to Hammond and Turner, Ltd., 132 Oxford Terrace, Christchurch — they are the people who have such a reputation for sports goods of every description — guns, tents, camping necessities, fishing tackle, skis— everything you can think of m the sports line. [ They have made a study, for years and years of the requirements of the New? Zealand spoilsman, and have a post free mail order service. You will be able to get the very best of anything you want from them. For Billy, why not get a Kodak? As a matter of fact, I happen to know that he has been*aching for one forages. I always think a camera is a jolly nice | present, don't you? Snapshots are a ' secret weakness of my own, but I think everybody loves looking through ian old book of snaps and recalling memories of holidays and happy days — the family at all ages and awkward stages — friends departed, etc. Kodaks have come down m price considerably the last year or two, which, of course, is a .very impo*<mt matter these days — and then there ;ire those little "Brownies" you get for 10/6. Then for fussy old Uncle Peter, I \v,ould order some Emu Wine. He IS a bit of a connoisseur, you know, when

it comes to a wine, and always swears by "Emu." The lad will', be deiighted that you have remembered his pari ticular brand,

and your shares should be pretty good for the future. I am told, though, on good authority, j that Emu Wines are 1-en.Uy among the best on the market. They are Australian "Ports" and made m three varieties— rich ruby, rich white, and rich tawney. The old boy will probably be laid aside with ah attack of gout with all the rich living, and I expect you'll be called along to extend your sympathy as usual., I think I will order some Emu myself for over 'Xmas. Of course, for the brothers, there are the usual silk socks, ties, cigarettes or perhaps books, but what strikes me as a veVy excellent suggestion is a pair of "Luvisca" pyjamas or a "Luvisca" shirt. I am sure nothing could please them more. The essential feature that • every man looks for m his. clothes, my dear,

1 Cellarmah's Special .Port,, ISherryy 1 Extra Special Sherry, i Madeira arid 1 Claretl They pay freight to the nearest port or. railway station. About- the Radio-Phohograph, I have made some enquiries, as . you have asked, and- have, discovered that the "Philco" Radio seems to , be' really the ;

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very best on t the market, and it lias a beautiful clear tone. What a very, very nice present fotf your mother .to think of! I'm. sure your old ipater familias will be all of a twitter with excitement. Chas. Begg arid Co., Ltd., are- the sole New Zealand agents for the Phil CO: Radio-Phonograph. 'This contains the

famous Screen Grid Plus rßadio,. with the "Philco" Tone Control, by which dne .is enabled to change the tones of radio stations to suit one's own par.'ticular tastes and moods... ;> ■ .1 had a free demonstration at home, and was impressed 1 : by the ' distance range of this instrument and the absence of- static 'noise. I will certainly do a drop of investigating •m that direction myself at a later date. . Did. you say Keith was throwing a party about 'Xmas.? That intrigues me immensely, ma cherie.!> Wish I could totter along, too. My rjecollections of "the previous party are most I amusing. Which 'reminds me— what isi Keith doing for music this time?. . Su,rely he won't use that awful brokeri-down gram, that he had last time.- . And there's an idea for you, my girl.