CHRISTMAS PREPARATIONS

Wairarapa Age, Volume XXXI, Issue 10713, 13 December 1912, Page 5

CHRISTMAS PREPARATIONS

Mr L. S. XICOL

Tho preparations now" being made by business houses in Masterton to meet the requirements of Christmas trade indicates that no effort will be spared to cater for the public on the most modern lines. The displays generally are most pleasing and attractive t both in point of originality and variety of goods. Prominent" among the displays is the jewellery store of Mr L. S. Nicol, who some few months back acquired the old established business from Mr P. Dupro. A glance at the, .spacious pjate ' il ss window at once reveals the fact that the proprietor has shown considerable enterprise in the selection of all the newest and most artistic ideas for his Christmas stock. Tastefully and pleasingly arranged, are a thousand! and one dainty creations of the jeweller's art, such as pendants, brooches, necklets, necklaces, gems of every description, including half-hoops, marquees, clusters, stones, gold and! silver watches, and wristlet watches. The interior of the establishment is attractive, and the show cases are brimful of suggestion, for presents. A line worthy of special mention is the enamel ware and the vast assortment of designs in brooches and hat pins in this class of manufacture, is certainly most unique. In silver goods : such as articles for the dressing table, inclwling smelling salts bottles, sprays, scent bowls, jewel boxes, photo frames, brushes, in. singles or in case sets> the range is in keeping with +he gen-, eral excellence of tu*e stock" atitl' patrons visiting the shop will havo no difficulty in making an easy selection: from the wide range of Christinas novelties.