Page 2 Advertisements Column 7

Taranaki Daily News, 22 December 1916, Page 2

iit^M»WM£s, The History of Christmas. The original terra for Christmas was Cristes Masae—the mass or church festival of Christ. In 16th century Scotland, th« holy days of Yule began on the seventh day 'before Yule or Christmas Day and continued until January 7 which was Uphalio Day. On December 18, the beginning of this sacre£ season Yule Girth or Sanctuary was proclaimed throughout Scotland, and from that date until Un-halie Day no court had power to prosecute or punish even the worst of criminals, Christinas time even in that remote period was celebrated as In ofirdayby the giving of gifts. And since Christmas time always was, is, and always will be gift time, New Plymouth folk will welcome the news that CHRISTMAS GIFTS ARE BEST BOUGHT AT MOREY'S! LET'S INSTANCE SOME TIMELY SUGGESTIONS A nice box of handkerchiefs from 2/11 to 5/0. A dainty Morroco Hand Bag 7/b to 25/-. Gloves in Doeskin, Kid, and Swede, 5/fi to 8/6 pair. A Nobby Silk or Voile Blouse, 0/0 to 32/0. Choicest Neckwear in Voile, Muslin and Laee, 1/- to G/6. A rare lot of Bonnets in Silk and Lawn, Matinee Jacket in Silk and Muslin, Dresses in Silk and Muslin, etc., all for the infants. ladies' Hose in Silk, Lisle Thread, Cashmere, etc., 1/9 to 10/8 per pair. A few Linen Supper (Sloths with sis Serviettes to match, ISA to 32/6. ' flease feel quite at liberty to examine our gift goods—call any-time—;ou won't be importuned to purchase. Must mention our five per cent, discount for cash—ls in the £—it's something special! " " KEW PLYMOUTH Something for the Home'' is the most useful kind of present to give this Christinas time and you are bound to make a pleasing selection from our special Xmas stocks of FURNITURE & FURNISHINGS! ' t * >lay of suitable and prac- 1 tfcnl gifts. Our varieties and values are sure to please you, -a and you will have no difficulty in making a satisfactory jj selection. . EASY CHAIRS, PALM STANDS, OCCASIONAL • TABLrS, , 1 _, ETC.; ALSO CROCKERY t)F-EVERY DESCRIPTION. The Red Post Furnishing Co., Ld. " " NE W P L Y'M O'U'T H. Get Your Lawn Cut! t W. mi The grass is' responding to the Warm rains and sunshine. You must use the mower if you want a nice, even... green sward on your lawn. Two direct, shipments just to hand We can supply:— Graat American, Stiletto, Golden Gate, InterState, Colonial and Ever Ready Mowers. CALL AND PRICE THEM! Bellringer Brothers, Limited, NEW PLYMOUTH STRATFORD. BAG WASH. L'h'e system that wipes out the home washing day. The Family wash for ■ 2/6 Get all particulars fro I ew Plymouth | '•< r liuiiy. j ill Street, New Plymouth, j TATTERSALLS STABLES AND MOTOR GARAGE t j-JORSES, Vehicles, and Motor Cars fo| I hire. Careful drivers on the pr» I mises, day and night. M. J. HARTIGAN. PROPRIETOB. : 'Pbons No. % "" .v.