A MAGNIFICENT STOCK.

Wairarapa Age, Volume XXXII, Issue 9655, 20 November 1909, Page 5

A MAGNIFICENT STOCK.

IN A ... DhIRN JEWELLER ' . TORE. In every city o. importance tnere are establishments which by reason of superiority of merchandise, excellency in management, and in elLgence of owners, are pre-eminent. In Masterton, euch a business is that conducted by- Mr Frank Duure, watchmaker and jeweller, whose splendidly equipped premises are directly opposite tie Fo3t Office, in Queen Street Certai i it is that no busimss in this territory has made mord rapid growth. From time to time during tne rapid expansion of trade Mr Dupre has been itund occupying larger and better arranged quaiters He has done well ever since he bepan business in Mastert it, but never before has he hßd a bttUr trade than to-day. The factors that contributed to this success were close attention to business, exceptional stocks of the right class qf g-ods, and by selling at a reasonable margin of profit. His jewellery store to day is as spacious, well appointed and up to date as in the Empire City, whilst his stock is so large, well selected and com prehensive that no better choicH3 placed before the community in any part of the Dominion. An English traveller, who was in Masterton some months ago, representing one of the leading houses at Home, expre sed the opinion that after viewing Mr Dupre's stock, he hai rothi.g in his samples to excel similar lines already in stock, and remar.,wJ that Masterton was better served at this store than any inland town which he had visited in Aua tralia or New Zealaiid. During the*<Jhr.isfcmas season residents from all parts of the Wairarapa, and even beyond its limit 3. are drawn to Mr Dupre's store by the knowledge that acceptable presents to suit.all tastts and at all prices, are placed at their disposal. In lines such as birthday, engagement and wedding rings, neck charms, ladies' and gents' gold watches, the very best products of leading English houses are assembled. Silverware in all its numerous kinds and unique in design, is displayed in specially pro vided plate glass cases, and form 3 a pleasing exhibit in a notablj stick. All the best makes of clocks, from the inexpensive alarm to the Imposing ten foot hall clock, set into a majestic frame ot solid oak, are represented. Cutlery, leather goods, electroplated ware, an 3 the score 3 of other lines usually found in a jewellery store, are shown in unusual variety, and exceptional value.

In an inset circulated with this issue, illustrations are given of a few of the many lines which Mr Dupre has imported for the Christmas trade. The outstanding features of the illustrations given are the richness of appearance and the exceptionally low figures at which they are priced. One can afford to make a present of any ,of these articles without feeling the taint of extravagance, whilst from point of utility *iy one of the articles would 'e a moat acceptable present. To persons resident in or visitors to the town, Mr Dupre extends a hearty invitation to inspect his stock No one will be prrssed to buy, and the attendants will be pleased to supply any information required. Country residents who cannot reach Mr Dupre's premises in person can do so by mail, and behind every order received is his personal guarantee that satisfaction will follow or money will be returned.' The mail order department is one in which he special ises, and as a result country business is ever on the increase. Goods are carefully packed and promptly mailed, and every effort made to create a confidence in mail order business. Telephone connection is now established ail over the Wairarapa, and country settlers can thereby get it: to touch with Mr Dupre by ringing up 182. __