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Taranaki Daily News, 20 December 1916, Page 2

The History of Christmas. Tlio original term for Christina# was Cristcs fiiasji or ;hureh festival of Christ. In 15th century Scotland, th« holy days of Yule began 011 the seventh day "before Yule or Christmas Day ami continued until January T which was Uphalie Day. On December 18, the beginning of this sacred season Yule ftirth or .Sanctuary was proclaimed throughout Scotland, and from that date until Up-halie Day ■no court had power to prosecute or punish even the worst of criminals. Christmas time even in that remote period was celebrated as in our day by the giving of gifts. And since Christmas time alwava was, is, and always'will be'gift time,' New Plymouth folk will welcome the news that > ; CHRISTMAS CIFTS ARE BEST BOUGHT AT MOREY'S! LE I'S INSTANCE SOME TIMELY SUGGESTIONS. A nice box of handkerchiefs from 2/11 to 5/0. A dainty Morroco Hand Bag 7/<> to 25/-, Gloves in Doeskin, Kid, and Swede, 5/(1 to 8/0 pair. A Nobby Silk or Voile Blouse, 6/0 to 32/0. Choicest Neckwear in Voile, Muslin nnd Lace, l/» to 5/(). A rare lot of Bonnets in Silk and Lawn, Jfa.inee Jacket in Silk and Muslin, Dresses in Silk and Muslin, etc., all for the infants. Ladies' Hose in Silk, Lisle Thread, Cashmere, <sto,, 1/0 to 10/0 P« - Bj.f.. |. , „ i;v „ a few Linen Supper Cloths with Serviette# to match, 10/' to 32/6, Flease feel quite at liberty to examine our gift goods—call «ny time—you won't be importuned to purchase. Must mention cur five per cent, discount for cash* la in the £—it's something special! i *4 DRAPERS. NEW PLYMOUTH and , STRATFORD.

xm !r» l-*' iTi* ; • ivfSßiv ~f.iT* <■ I'LlWiitWaSSqy "Something for the Home" to the most useful kind of present to give this CUristmas time and you "are bound to make a pleasing selection Trow our special Xmas stocks of FURNITURE & FURN ISHINGS! Call in snot and looic over our display of suitable arid practical pifts. Our varieties aiul value:; are sure to please you, and you will have no difficulty in making a satisfactory selection. ..... • KASY CHAIRS, PALM STANDS, OCCASIONAL TABLES" p ETC.; ALSO OHOCKERY OF EVKRY DESCRIPTION, The Red Post Furnishing Co., Ld. NE W SLY M ODTH.

Get Your "r The grass is responding to (lie warm rains and fiinshine. Yon must Use the mcwer if you want a nice, even, green sward on your lawn. Two direct shipments just to hand. We can supply:— . GrSat American, Stiletto, Golden Gate, Inter-' State, "Colonial and Ever Ready Mowers. CALL AND PRICE THEM! er Brothers, Limited, NEW PLYMOUTH STRATFORD.

BAG WASH. The «v>4sra wiprs out the home washing day. The Family wash for 2/6 , Get all partiouliTs from ■ New Plymouth Inmy. Gill Street, New Plymouth f 'Phone 620.

TATTERSALLS STABLES AND MOTOR CARAGEi ' KGLEWOOD, J-'fOItSES, Vehicles, and Motor Curs f«r hire. Careful drive:* on t'"c premises, day and night. M. J. HARTIQan. PROPRIETOR, v 'Phone No. &