j The cheerfulness is expressed in the time honoured greeting of " A Merry Christmas," and the season brings | with it its 'peculiar and fascinating ceremonies and pleasures. It is the festive period of the juvenile — Christmas i is the children's great carnival, and just now proud mothers and fathers are planning to give their children the | maximum of pleasure and Christmas joy. This takes every form — the prodigality of the Christmas dinner, Ihe \ jj outings, the festivities, -the gathering together under the old roof of the scattered members of the grown-up j | family; Christmas marks a period of time rich in memories of the most pleasing character! I | - May this Christmas be to all our friends memorable among the times and seasons held in grateful rememI brance, in short we wish one and all | A Merry Christmas and a Happy New Year. I- ' I I* To the children for whom the season holds the greatest joys and pleasures, we have devoted considerable l' time and thought, and have m furtherance of our object of extending the greatest pleasure to the o- re atest !l . - number converted this store into v ° The Home of Santa Claus. The traditional patron saint of the little people is here in his own domain, surrounded by the most fascinating ] most attractive, and most comprehensive collection of toys that it is possible to get together under one roof' Thousands of youngsers have already paid their respects to Santa Claus, and the remaining thousands are / cordially invited to pay their respects to Old Father Christmas. This (Saturday) Evening, and on Monday and Tuesday. The Store will re-echo the glad, sweet voices of thousands of happy children. Gratify the cravings of the ' youngsters to be permitted to participate in the festivities and pleasure's of Christmas. Bring them to this Store to' select their Toys. Toyland is a Marvellous Place affording Pleasure to the Children. I Just the kind of Toys your children will appreciate are here in thousands. It does not' matter whether they I are big children or little children-, we caji supply the gift that will gratify each one, and these are imnumerablc. Gifts for the Grown-ups. Appropriate gifts for fathers and mothers, brothers and sisters, undes and aunts, for considerate hostesses, for chums, for the other fellow's sister, and the other girl's brother. You can spend just as much or just as little as you please, and yet be sure of obtaining something suitable — something appropriate. Runaway Balloons. From our verandah this evening, and again on Tuesday evening, a number of inflated Balloons will be released, and there will be fun for the boys in endeavouring to secure the fugitives. Those who secure the Balloons may retain them. Visitors are Welcome. To those who are visiting the city, we extend a cordial welcome to call in and look around the Store, and see the class of merchandise retailed by this great store. ' -9-~_ ' !'• TT TSYkJB W»_S* IT* !i l_/liWl\_ JB^JLJ}. I i L_» « . ■ i I II .1 ! I .Mil I■ _■ ■.■■..■.■■■. l_ I !■ ""' "T. i
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Evening Post, Volume LXXIV, Issue 150, 21 December 1907, Page 15
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