THE WAR AND THE SHOPS.

Press, Volume LIV, Issue 16363, 7 November 1918, Page 10

THE WAR AND THE SHOPS.

SOME ATTRACTIVE DISPLAYS FOR CAiiMVAL WivtiK. In spite of war difficulties ■ many CimjGuuurcii tradesmen are able to matie a very attractive showing of goods this week. Une of the smartest and most "taking" displays in the city is that of Messrs liabtie, Bull, and Pickering, Cashel street, who are showing, some charming goods suitable for our visitors to take home as presents. Many lines in the hardware trade are in short supply, more particularly on the practical side of the trade, yet Messrs Hastie, Bull, and Pickering seem to have almost - everything in evidence, from wire nails to dainty gold and silver productions for mv lady's toilet table or person; or from the modern, tools of trade for tte practical mechanic to the choicest table appointments and most delicate "tools for the epicurean. A new pattern of spoons and. forks in choice silverware is shown, including the new round bowl soup' spoons, and stainless knives in two sizes to match, i BAIRNSFATHER'S SKETCHES IN A NEW FORM. Goods at onco delightful and useful will be found in the beautiful selection of "Royal Doulton" ware just marked off, whilst Messrs Hastie, Bull, and Pickering draw special attention to Bairnsfather's sketches "reproduced on china, a novelty line just showing for the first time, at prices from: one shilling upwards. j