Christmas Shopping Guide.

Press, Volume LX, Issue 18261, 20 December 1924, Page 20

Christmas Shopping Guide.

THE "GIFT" PROBLEM SOLVED. Some Excellent Suggestions. [Published bt Arravgihekt.] The problem of "What to Give" is ever hard to decide at this time of the year. Among the leading firms of the city the following deserve special mention by reason of the completeness of their stocks, and the good value they offer:—

MAN'S CHOICE —A TIE OR A NEW HAT FROM BARRY'S. Don't hesitate! If you wish to please him. give a Tic, » Hat, a Tennis or Cricketing Shirt and Trousers; in fact, anything in wearing apparel is the most sensible gift for a man. Barry's Merlery, Clothing and Lady s Wear, 599 Colombo street (near bt. Asaph street). THE BIBLE TRUTH DEPOT. Tho message of the One Who could speak peace to hearts of men when He walked on earth lives to-day. The large stock of tho Bible Truth Depot, 84 Manchester street, seeks eminently to set this forth in Book, Verse, Calendars, Cards, etc. Gifts to meet everybody. The place for Bibles. GIFTS THAT GRATIFY. Fuji Silk Shirts, 19/6; Fujiline, 15/6. Ties in choicest patterns. 1/9 to 16/6. Initial Handkerchiefs, 1/6; Silk Initial, 3/6 to 5/6. Quite now designs in coloured silk handkerchiefs. Guaranteed Real Silk Sox, 7/6. E. E. Munns, Mercer, opp. Tepid Baths, Manchester street. 'Phone 5027 A, CHISNALL AND STEWART, LTD., COOKHAM HOUSE, 750 COLOMBO STREET, The House for Useful Presents for Ladies. Fancy Slippers and Dainty Shoes are an Acceptable Present for Christmas. Slippers in all varieties for Gentlemen. Come to us to select them, and we will help you to make a choioe. The attractive colourings and smart stripe effects of this season's dress materials are particularly pleasing. Much attention is being drawn, by keen buyers, to the fine range of the j above goods, displayed by A. E. and. A. J. MILLS, I CAREY'S BUILDINGS, GLOUCESTER STREET. Shop Early, and Avoid Disappointment. WHAT TO GIVE HIM AND, "THE RIGHT THING." From a very extensive range of all! the finest Cigars. Cigarettes and Tobaccos, new and large stock of Pipes, Pouches, and Walking Sticks, and a general stock of tho most comprehensive character, you could not fail to find for him "Tho Right Thing." Barlow Bros., Barlow's Corner, Cfiristchurcli. THE CHOICEST CHRISTMAS JOINT Isn't always the dearest. We believe you'll agree when you sec the superb quality and note the low prices asked for all Christmas joints at Dixon Bros., 10-3 Cashe! street. \f BOOKS, CARDS AND CALENDARS. Books of All Kinds. Buy your Christmas Presents here. BURTT'S BOOK SHOP, ROYAL EXCHANGE BUILDINGS. 90 WORCESTER STREET. 'Phone, 3893. TRY JAMES SHAND AND CO., LTD., FOR YOUR CHRISTMAS WINES AND SPIRITS. We specialise in quality, combined with moderate prices. Mixed dozens supplied. 'Phono 653, or call at 181 Hereford street, opposite N.Z. Express Co, THE LURE OF EASTERN SILKS. CHRISTMAS GIFTS. Silks of all kinds, widths, and colours, Chinaware, Fireworks of every description. Vegetables of all kinds fresh every morning, from our own gardens. Orders delivered. 'Phone 983. G. Chew Lee and Son, 615 (two shops), "Colombo street. CUT FLOWERS AND FLORAL DECORATIONS. Beautiful, fresh, cut flowers are a boon to the home at Christmas, and are appreciated by all. Pot plants, palms, and aspidistras also make useful presents. R. S. Shillito, Fl6rist and Seedsman, Armagh street, between Colombo and Manchester streets. CHOIOE FRESH FRUITS. Seymour and Co. are prepared this Christmas with big stocks of all kinds of Fresh Fruit and Vegetables. Prices are within tho reach of all. Call 195 High street, opp. Adams, Ltd. Only one shop* 'Phone 3333. Seymour and Co. FOR MEN—GIVE MERCERY, McLeod's, The Big Value Mercery Store, Manchester street, offer many suggestions as to sensible gifts for men. A visit to McLeod's to-day will prove that Smart Ties, Socks, Shirts, Hats, etc., of splendid quality, arc found here at low prices difficult to surpass. A. McLeod, The Big Value Mercery Store, cor. Manchester and St. Asaph streets, Christchurch. NINO DI SOMMA, CONTINENTAL WATCHMAKER. Wristlet watches for all just landed—no hotter gift for Christmas. Great display of clocks, watches, rings, bangles, necklets, eilver rases. Prices lowest in town. "Country orders a specialty (two shops), Colombo street (near St. Asaph street) and Sydenham. t JOY TRICYCLES. Children' 3 Week I Children's Week ! Balloons given away Free ! Bring your ma and your pa„ And buy a Joy Cycle from me. A lovely Book given Free with tacli 3oy Cycle. Pay a deposit and secure a Joy Cycle for Christmas. JACK SUCKLING, LTD., Corner Manchester and Tnam streets.

HUE CHOICE—BEADS AND EARRINGS FOR CHRISTMAS. Beads and Earrings—always a charming present. Call and sec unique display—pleasing to both young and old. Pretty Necklets, mounted on gold wire, Earrings to match; dainty Armlets, Bangles, Pearl Necklets, and numerous other Bead Novelties, all hand-worked and specially designed. MISS GOOLEY, Bead Novelty De--1 tot, 1-50 Armagh street (next Dominion Motor Right-of-Way). CHRISTMAS PRESENS. Pearl Necklets, Wrist Watches, Gold Armlets. Bit Stocks Just Arrived. SPECIAL CHRISTMAS SALE. Big Seductions. Shop Early. JONES & SONS. JEWELLERS, High street. TOUR OPPORTUNITY IS HERE — CIGARETTES "WITH A FRIEND'S NAME ON FOR CHRISTMAS. Lucky Christchurch to have right here W. Grossman and Co., the high grade Cigarette Manufacturers, who are making a special feature of Christmas Gifts. Your friend will appreciate a box of Cigarettes with his and your name on. W. GROSSMAN and CO., Colombo street (just over St. Asaph street). GIFTS WORTH GIVING. SAVE 4s IN THE £ AT A. E. YOUNG'S, The Low-trieo' Jeweller, 248 Oxford terrace, opposite Manchester street bridge (east). Specialist in Diamond Engagement Rings, Wedding, and Dress Rings, Gold Expanding Wristlet Watches, Ladies' and Gents' Silver Wrist Watches, Gold Armlets, Nellie Stewart and Band Bangles, and Gents' Gold and GoldFille r l Watches, Alberts, Studs and Links, Silver and Silver-plated Goods, Cut-glass Scents and Sprays (Silver Mounted), Stainless Cutlery, Brash Ware, Taney Bedroom Clocks, Etc. The best selection in Christchurch. MAKE MERRY WITS MUSIC THIS CHRISTMAS. The Central Music Store ean offer you a large range of Music* and Musical Instruments, any of which make acceptable gifts, and which are at the same time moderately priced. A full catalogue of Columbia, Vocalian, and Regal Phonograph Records kept in stock. Albo a full assortment of Children's Records in attractive Loose Leaf Binders. CENTRAL MUSIC STORES, 168 High Street. PICTURE^. Tremendous reductions! GEO. BECKWITH, Closing High street Shop after Christmas. All Goods Reduced. Thousands to go—your opportunity. Buy now—not by-and-bye! All business after Christmas at our Armagh street Shop. Framing our speciality. Sale Now On at both shops, High street Triangle and Armagh street, one door from Colombo street. GIFT SUGGESTIONS—ENTIRELY NEW. A visit to Simpson and Williams, Ltd., the popular High street Book Store, will disclose gift suggestions you've never dreamt of. Several new novels by famous authors have arrived in time for the Yuletide Season-—a Christmas Gift band given away with each novel sold. Simpson and Williams, Ltd., 238 High street, Christchurch. BUTTON'S FOR FRUIT. Choice Fruits for the Christmas Season delivered to any part of city free. Our address, 201 High street. 'Phone 4527, Hntton's for fruit. TOYS AT OAKEYS'. Buy the Toys at Oakeys' Toy land, 678 Colombo street, next -Beaths' new building. Widest selection in Christehnreh—lowest prices. Try tho Lucky Dip. Shop early and avoid the crush. i _____ ELECTRICAL GIFT SUGGESTIONS. Give your friends a useful gift from our well-assorted stocks of Electrical Goods. Torches, Pocket Lamps, Irons, Toasters, Grillers, Fans, etc., at prices to suit all purses. W. I. CUNNINGHAME & CO. (Successors to C. F. Cotter and Co.), 158 High street, Christchurch. GIVE VINCENT'S, THE BAGMAKER'S SPECIALTIES—THEY NEVER FAIL TO PLEASE. GIVE HIM— Cowhide Brief Bags, from .. 16/6 Hogskin Pocketbooka, from .. 3/9 Cowhide Attache Cases .. 29/Cowhide Kitbags .. 29/11 GIVE HER— Beautiful Streamer Bags from 13/6 Sunshine Purses, from 3/6 Music Cases, from .. .. G/6 Huge Selection at Sale Prices. 62 MANCHESTER STREET. TRICYCLES AND BICYCLES. Extra strong Tricycles, capable of , on £ service, with rubber tyres, ball bearings, spring saddlo from 90s; Juvenile Cycles for boys and girls, Ffree-wheel, brakes, full equipment' from £7 10s. Gent's, high-grade Cycles from £8 10s. Ladies' Cycles from £9 15s. Lamps, Bells, Torches, and Accessories at Lowest Prices. ALEX SYME, 133 Gloucester streei (near Theatre Royal). GIVE TRAINS, MECHANICAL TOYS AND CAMERAS. Toy?—the most welcome gift of ail. P.OJP. Stores offer Boys' Tricycles 12s 6d, Seagrass Prams 18s 6d, Dolls from Is, Magio Lanterns, Oarda, and Calendars, Brownie Cameras lis 9d, Folding Kodaks £2 2s 6d, and will develop and print first film free, at P.OJP. Stores, Clock Tower, High street.