AROUND THE SHOPS

Grey River Argus, 20 December 1920, Page 4

AROUND THE SHOPS

WHERE TO BUY XMAS GOODS.

During the period preceding Xmas everybody' endeavours to "put a little bit under the clock for the purpose of being enabled to make the necessary Yuletide purchases There are various means of disposing of the Xmas savings and as thrift is the most cornmental of virtues wo would therefore recommend purchasers Ito visit the firms we mention hereunder. JCOLLIGAN. Mr J. Colligan has been preparing for the festive season for some time and his stocks are worthy of every attention. . Mr Colligan specialises in the mercery trade and the bargains he offers are really startling.- The in- ' creasing cost of living has been a sore question with everyone and many people are refraining from purchase in the hope that a big drop'inp rices wilL come in the near future. It will be Avelcome news to all to learn that in this shop at present to suit everyone is a splendid all round stock of men's ;> splendid stock of mens requisites offered at a ridiculously low price. The Summer season is now with us and purchasers who are fond of a good bargain can do well by paying a visit to ColHgans. A new. line of boys' clothiiiT has just been unpacked and the prices aro surprisingly low. THE MAWHERA MEAT COMPANY. The Mawhera Meat Co. has been particularly careful to sec that, as far as they Avere concerned, the Greymouth people would haA'c the very best the country could produce for Christmas. The Mawhera offers poultry, special Xmas cuts of beef and lamb, the- very l^st hams, and all the very latest deli easies in. the way of small goods. M. McDonnell. This well-known firm is to the fore as usual. The shop is prepared for the Xmas rush of business. Already there has been great demand for their famous Xmas hampers, which arc known all over the Coast. For hams or hampers, go to M. McDonnell, where you will also find bacon in" slices, rolls, and sides, jams and pellics,. fruit: tinned. dried, and fresh, and all the deiic.pHos necessary to make the Xmas ••> happy one. Those who wish hampers will do well to oTdor early so .is fhoy won't be disappointed. F. C. WADE AND CO. . Those who wish a sporting Xmas should visit "Wades" large sports depot. This shop is a credit to the Coast. The firm have carefully selected a huge stock of goods ranging from motor tyres to boys' flash lamps. Cricket materials, golf clubs, boxing gloves, tennis racquets, gramophones and gramophone records, arc spread in splendid assortments at Wade and Co s. ( - GILBERT BROS. When one enters this up-to-date , jcAvellers shop the eyes are completely dazzled by the magnificance of the. display. Cut glass, and silver ware give off a radience that reminds one of the tales of treasure caves of the ancient Eastern Kings. Some of the b-eauties of the pewollers art arc put forth in gold wristlet watches, bangles, gold Alberts, broaches, af all sices and kinds and at all prices. Gilbert Bros, is the shop for presents. They guarantee to suit all tastes.