SHOPPING WITH A NOTEBOOK

Dominion, Volume 28, Issue 38, 8 November 1934, Page 4

SHOPPING WITH A NOTEBOOK

Felicity’s Ideas on Summer Holidays (By Betty K.) “What are you doing this Christmas?” I asked Felicity, more for the purpose of hearing her bright ideas than from curiosity. “Me?” said Felicity. “I’ve no idea! Honestly, I’ve no idea at all. 1 simply can’t decide. Last summer 1 went camping and the summer before I toured, and' the one before that I had appendicitis. I’m going to do something quite different this time, but the question is what? Of course,” she went on, “if it is suggestions for yourself you want I can give you heaps of information.” “Please do!” I solicited, and certainly she did! Spend Christmas at Jit. C’obfc.

The summer holidays at the Hermitage bring as much joy as the winter. The bright colouring, the ceaseless avalanches thundering along the great Tasman Glacier, the infinite variety of pleasurable outings, the evenings full of pure delight spent in lounges and dancing halls, the spacious accommodation, the excellent cuisine, above all the splendid good-fellowship make the Hermitage a place of universal appeal to joy-lovers. Experienced guides organise'and prepare the ascent of the Capeland or Mt. Cook itself. Tramping facilities, tennis courts, telephone and postal requirements, dancing, pingpong, billiards, cards, radio, gramophone and writing, facilities, all add to the infinite attractions, and there is a new direct service to Queenstown from the Christchurch express at Stud'iiolme Junction. Full : board is from 15/- a day with reductions for stays of over a week. Holiday by the Sea!

The holiday season at the Hotel Eastbourne will soon be in full swing. The ideal surroundings of tenuis courts, swimming, bowls, combined with the courteous service, excellent cuisine and delightful social organisations of the hotel make it necessary for you to book now for this splendid holiday. A Ford V-8 for the Holidays. A Ford V-8 is a holiday in itself! Here are comfort and pleasure for thousands of miles of care-free motorIng. everything to make driving enjoyable —the new clear view,, ventilation provides fresh air without draughts; deep sprung, tufted cushions provide comfortable riding; and both inside aud out the utmost in style lias been, achieved. Safety glass, an all-metal body and unusually large brakes are big safety features, and under the hood is a V-8 cylinder niotor which will out-perform any other ear on the road. That delightfully personal , car the V-S Coupe can be bought for £269: saloon cars from £279. Snapshot Your Holiday, A camera is your only method of keeping your memories! Mackay's Photographic Service, 06 Willis Street, supplies the . recognised makes of all cameras and the i best of all photographic requirements. Lefive .yoiir films here for quick developing and printing! \ A Holiday By Oar! Why not buy a used car this summer and go where you will? Dominion Motors Ltd. certified used* cars, Kent Terrace, has some, splendid models in very good order eminently suited for camping and touring parties aiid ranging as low as'£6s. A Cycling. Tour. ■ . A cycling holiday is ideal for those who have plenty of energy and no! much money. Couchman’s, Courtenay Place, have the best machines on the market, aud specialise in all bicycle repairs, ■The Wise Tramper— Buys , his rucsacks and all tramping equipment at wholesale price direct from the manufacturer. Shephard, Saddler, has moved from Ghuznee Street to 140 Vivian Street, where "a good range is now showing. Use the Eastbourne Ferry. Summer in Wellington is made very' pleasant by the unique opportunity offered to city dwellers by the regular and cheap Eastbourne Ferry Service: The up-to-date" -.ferry.. boats cross several times a' day,. carrying residents swiftly, and safely"’ to the beautiful beach and bush of the bays. .If you have'o’nly a day or two at Christmas, catch the ferry to Eastbourne! A Holiday By Rail. . Your summer holiday need not be a big expense to you if you travel by rail—-in fact, it costs less than a penny a mile second-class, and just " over a penny first-class, The comfort and cleanliness of the modern trains are a delight to all travellers, and leave no doubt that for any holiday, long or short, the railways offer the best, cheapest and 1 safest service.