"A MERRY CHRISTMAS."

Wairarapa Age, Volume XXXII, Issue 10150, 21 December 1910, Page 5

"A MERRY CHRISTMAS."

"A Merry Christmas." "The Compliments of the. Season." "The Season's Greetings." These are expressions which are common to this season ' of the year. What a depth of mean- : ing, what a wealth of joy they convey! But, after all, actions speak • louder than words. One cannot better show one's sincerity, when offering' season's greetings, than by accompanying them with something tangible—something which will be treasured on account of the giver. ' And it is in this connection that the jewellery * establishment of Mr Frank Dupre, of Masterton, becomes a very important element in the Christmas festival. No matter how slender the resources' or how full the purse, an appropriate gift of one sort or another may he obtained from Mr Dupre which will form a lasting memento and bring buck , pleasant recollections of the giver. A feature of Mr Dupre's stock is . the magnificent display of jewellery, •embracing all the newest and most fashionable creations in the gold and . silversmith's art.- Among the latest novelties are dainty gold brooches, including the "Lily of.the Valley" pattern and "Round Scroll," set with rubies and pearls, olivenes and pearls. In gem ring one sees a most; truly exquisite collection, beautiful half troops in all weights, • cluster rings, the "button design", of gems,v and-.a rare assortment, of ■■'. precious' " single stone diamond rings, up to any; value. Then there are the bracelets and bangles displayed to view 'with " the most artistic effect.- All tastes -. are catered for; from the plain bands in all widths,-bamboo design;' plain ■; I and fancy curb bangles, to the stone I set bracelets. The pendants and necklets are a credit to the establish- ■ went, being of the latest English designs and set with precious . stones, while the range of ladies and gentlemen's gold, enamel and silver watches is particularly extensive. - JVJ r Dupre has shown some enterprise in catering for the popular craze ui enamel goods, and his stock includes a rare lot of beautiful novelties in real enamel','in all colours, such as enamel brooches, necklets, pendants, bracelets, and a great variety of hatpins- The case'goods are also particularly chaste this season.,, t.ieiv being a splendid range of 'manicure sets, hair brush sets in single and lull.sets (with mirror), jewel cases, ladies companions, ladies and gents' travelling bags. The counter cases are overflowing with all manner of exquisite silver ware, and special mention should be made of the liies w silver-mounted.cut and. plain glass: goods. Something very special is also shown in a new consignment • f travelling flasks, solid: silver in cases, and solid- nickel in all shapes, plain and engraved. The cases set apart for the electro plate.goods are brimful of a profusion of suggestions for presents that rannot fail .to p!v't;u\ the recipi(-;;:s. - ~ .