FOUNTAIN BARBER.

Press, Volume LXV, Issue 13613, 23 December 1909, Page 8

FOUNTAIN BARBER.

Tlie Hall, 230 High street. This locale has nearly a quarter of a century reputation as a Stationer's Hall. Situated in the principal street of the city, it has always been a noted renelezvous for the searcher for something good and novel in the way of books and stationery.

The name of Fountain Barber, who is still at the head of the firm, is almost a household one. The shop is filled to 'overflowing with stationery goods of every description, and an extra large staff of assistants are in evidence to attend to tlie wants of clients. During the last day or so the business in all departments has been enormous, testing tho capibility of all to keep in touch with the demand. A large consignment of new books have just landed, comprising large supplies of the favourite authors. Christmas and New* Year cards are in abundance, quaint and artistic, and in varieties to meet tbe most fastidious tastes. Calendars also have a special showing. The boys and girls also have not been forgotten. A lavish supply of the annual volumes so dear to the hearts of the young of both sexes, and other works by the most popular writers, all most suitable for Christmas and New Year gifts. Autograph albums are in great variety, also dressing cases, writing cases, purses, pocket books, diaries, at prices to meet everyone. Special line of Prayer and Hymn Books .and Bibles. Gem classics, in cowhide, ls*3d, 2s, and 4s 6d.' A visit to the Hall will prove both a pleasure and profitable.