SHOPPING WITH A NOTEBOOK

Dominion, Volume 29, Issue 69, 14 December 1935, Page 22

SHOPPING WITH A NOTEBOOK

Felicity Talks About Christmas

(By

Betty R).

“Oil, dear," cried Felicity in an excited voice. “Just look at these!” She held up a pair of Huffy pink slippers for my inspection. “They are a present,” she said. “A very early Christmas present; and aren't they just too adorable? But,” she threw them down on the table impatiently. “They are far too small. Of ail the senseless things to do. 1 can think of nothing more deplorable than to send someone a pair of divine little slippers and of the wrong size!” “You could change them.” I suggested. “I could.” Felicity thought for a minute. “I have no idea where they came from, but I will try. It will be a good excuse to go to town. I had a most exciting time yesterday. Had just dozens of notions about Christmas —listen!” Christmas Sets in “Unities.” Only 7/11 is the price of these dainty little pantie-vest sets at “Lingerie Elegante,” 234 Lambton Quay, while “Celanese” blouses are from 4/11. Lovely hand-made garments are in fine crepe de chine —exquisite bridal things. Give Garden Ornaments This Christmas! You will find them of every shape and size at “Peggy’s,” 234 Lambton Quay—animals, birds, bird-baths, etc. “Peggy’s” have a most exciting Christmas display—the little novelty gifts are quite different from anything you have ever bought! Beautiful Bridal and Christmas Gifts. For the Christmas bride Woolf’s. Lambton Quay, suggest elegant silver fox furs and lovely fur capes. The range of English and Continental handbags and evening-bags is well worth your attention. Woolf’s, Lambton Quay. Christmas Brides—Bead This! For really modern furniture, the Christmas bride will find no better selection than at Yeat’s, of Dixon St. Bedroom suites in cubist designs are in finest oak and walnut; beautiful din-ing-room and upholstered suites are modern to a degree. There is also a splendid selection of the very latest in Axminster and Wilton body carpets, most reasonably priced ! Fathers, Husbands and Brothers! _ Your Christmas suit is awaiting your order at Schneideman’s, corner Parish and Manners Sts. The prices are exceptionally low just now. but the quality is still supreme. Suits from £5/5/-. Ideal Gifts for Men at Fowlds’. Even the most difficult man will appreciate a Fowlds fur felt hat (18/6 to 29/6), or a fugi silk shirt in sanoe, tenuis or neg. style (price 7/6) ; beautiful gift ties in the latest designs (2/6, 3/6, 4/6). Fowlds. the Men's Outfitters, Manners Street. Have it Done Before Christmas. Bring your carpet to The Carpet Sewing Co., A. J. B. Foote. They renovate, clean, repair or make. 71 Victoria Street. 2 doors George and Doughty's. Tel. 43-631. For Your Next Party— There is always a new party cake at the ‘Tied Seal,” Panama Street. The “Marina,” “Lady Alice,”. “Chocolate Meringue” and “Rose Marie” are all delicious. Tel. 42-891. Have You Ordered Your Christmas Ham? Make sure this year of the finest flavoured ham you ever had—order Preston's Cumberland Cure, Willis St., Courtenay Place, or Molesworth St. Christmas Holidays By Hail. All over New Zealand this summer holiday-planners are realising just how economically they can travel on the low-cost train trips. Low rail fares are in operation .all over the Dominion, and it will bo advisable to reserve your seat as soon as possible. If you find it hard to save, inquire about the travel stamps as early as you can. Ideal Gifts for Men. at Fowlds’. Tie presses in rich wood or embossed leather are 2/11 to 10/6; fugi silk shirts in canoe, tennis or neg. styles, first grade P.K. quality, are 7/6 each; Gripu cream sports trousers (no belt required) are 29/6. Inquire Fowlds’, The Men's Outfitters. Manners St. Christmas Holiday for Mother. Why should mother be tied to the wash-tubs when all the world Is merrymaking? Dial 63 000 and have your washing collected, washed, ironed, delivered by the Ideal Laundry, all for 6/-! Christmas Shopping for All. All the family can do their Christmas shopping at Briscoe, Mills, Victoria Street and Jervois Quay. There are sporting goods of every description, including original golf gifts, fancy gifts in perfumes and boxes of soap; a big selection of handsome book-ends, including ends of Lawton figures; the very latest styles in ladies’ handbags of all shapes, shades and sizes; there is Pyrex ware, Beetle ware for picnics, Thermos flasks, picnic boxes containing every requirement for a meal out of doors; there are clocks from dainty bedroom ones to big chiming ones. You'll have to see everything! A Used Car for Christmas! Think of the joyous outings you can have in a car! Why not a good used car from the splendid selection of reliable models reduced in prices for en-of-year sale. Manthel Motors, Ltd., car. Wakefield and Taranaki Sts.? (Tel. 5-1-760). Campers, Take Notice! Meltzer Bros., 131. Manners St., have the finest range of quality ten is from 12/-, with flys from 7/6. Christinas Cheer at the Itoyal Oalc. Finest wines and spirits at the Royal Oak Hotel Bottle Store bring cheer and jollity to -Christmas festivities. Teh your order to 44-134, or call. Dixon St The Christmas Cake. Why make your own cakes when the “Parisian,” Courtenay Place, specialises in Christmas cakes of all sizes? Order yours to-day. Decorations and icings a specialty. A«A- Felicity. A uumer of Felicity’s readers have been writing to her for information on where to go for this and that; so she has decided to invite everyone to ask her advice when they are in doubt where to obtain the best service. All replies will be found in the form of, paragraphs in her column.

Many a small room is made to look even more confined by having wallpaper of large patterning and heavy colours. The correct choice for a small room is a small pattern, with light colours. To give the illusion of height, also, a vertical stripe design can be chosen.