BUY SUMMER FOOTWEAR AT THE BUSY CORNER.

New Zealand Herald, Volume LX, Issue 18584, 17 December 1923, Page 12

BUY SUMMER FOOTWEAR AT THE BUSY CORNER.

E. KITCHENER LIMITED. Recent renovations at the Shoe Store of Kitchener/ Limited, Karangahape Road, have enabled this enterprising firm to carry Via variety and wide extent of stocks that places it in the first- line of the retail boot and shoe trade inAuckland. Every class of modern footwear is to be found in the firm's spacious premises, every need of man, woman and child in the way of footwear can be met from their practically unlimited , stocks. Another point of direct interest to buyers is that the firm has / established a system of cash buying at the leading factories of England £Kat gives them a good discount, the advantage of which they are able to pass on to their customers in consistently lowered prices. " j The location of this : long established progressive shop must not do confused. It is the busy -corner of Karangahape Road, opposite the top of Queen Street. The stock of men a goods comprises every kind of footwear, from the heavilyspiked bushman's boot to the finest dress shoes and dancing pumps. All the leading fashionable makes, Crockett and Jones, Bostock, and others, are stocked, while the best of New Zealand's own footwear industry takes honourable place among the high-class goods. The summer sports enthusiast will find his every need catered for in the wide selection of goods now offering at E. Kitchener limited, which includes all varieties of running shoes, cricket boots, tennis shoes, sandshoes, etc. One of the firm's specialties is a particularly hardwearing and low priced boot, of exceptionally good appearance, which is selling at the low price of 255. This boot is made specially for the firm's own trade, and is of leather throughout. It gives a length of wear, combined with a good appearance, which places it in a class of its own. In the ladies' department there is a wide assortment of well-made and reasonably-priced goods, ranging from the ever-popular white canvas shoes to the finest Bective bronze kid, exquisitely beaded. Here again are to bo found the best English, American and . local makes, and among the latter, it may be said, are goods that would bear comparison in style, cut and finish with the best of the overseas footwear. The latest fashions in white and coloured suedes, in patent leather and glace, are stocked in wide assortment by E. Kitchener Limited, while every class of house-shoes and boudoir slippers are also obtainable here. Especially deserving of mention is a line of handsomely beaded moccasins, made of velvet-like suede, and trimmed with softest fur and attractive designs in beading. No more acceptable present than this .cquld be selected for a lady in. the coming season of giving. Another line worthy of special mention is that of children's crepe-rubber soled sandals, which wear like iron and do away with I the noisy clatter of small feet that manv busy, parents find so trying. Recent alterations in the staff at E. Kitchener Limited ensure a promptness.. of attention that will be appreciated in the coming busy season, and those who are looking for anything in the way of footwear will find their needs supplied with a swiftness, courtesy and satisfaction that will make a visit to the busy corner shop of E. Kitchener Limited well worth while.

AUCKLAND'S FAMOUS FIRM OF CATERERS.

E. McKEOWN AND SONS, LTD.

SUPPLIES FOR HOLIDAY-MAKERS.

Established in Auckland nearly 50 years ago, the firm of E. McKeown and Sons, Ltd., has grown up with the City and kept pace with its development. McKeown's bread is known far and wide and oommands an enormous sale. As proof of its popularity, i£ may bo said that it is in request as far North as Whangaroa ...and Mangonui, and is distributed in many other parts of the province. Tke firm delivery system is very complete and : comprehensive and well organised. The town delivery is nothing if not efficient. Prompt despatch by van and motors is made in . all parts . of the ; city and suburbs. Special provision is ,made for campers, and McKeown's do , a big business in the delivery of bread, etc., to camps in ail parts outside the City.. Arrangements may be made by campers before leaving town for regular supplies and be thus assured of having plenty of the staff of life and other things while camped at the seaside or elsewhere.

McKeown's Xmas Cakes. ■ McKeown's Xmas Cakes (prepared from an old family recipe) are celebrated and the demand during the festive season is so great that the firm manufactures them literally by the ton. The many fancy boxes of chocolates and other sweetmeats to be found at McKeown's establishments, are admirably suited for Christmas gifts. ; Splendid Tearooms. -i, ' McKeown's three establishments— Queen Street, Victoria Street, and Symonds . Street— all flourishing. The first two have splendid r ; tearooms attached. ' These are well , appointed and fitted with modern glass-top tables, which are not only more sanitary than cloths but much more attractive in appearance. No better, place exists in town for a light and wholesome refreshment and a quiet chat. than one of McKeown's tearooms. The service is quick, scrupulous cleanliness prevails, and the , fare provided is . altogether excellent. . Gauntry visitors In town for the holidays are assured of the best of good things at McKeown's shops. The headquarters are at 7, Qiteen Street, right opposite the railway station arid within a minute's walk J from the wharves. The branch establishment in Victoria Street (corner of Albert Street) ' has made great progress during the past two years, the tearooms there having become very popular with the business men and women in the vicinity. The counter trade is large • and % constantly increasing. . _ . The branch at 166, Symonds Street, : is doing well, McKeown products being sufficiently well known arid appreciated to assure success for any shop opened by' this famous old firm. The ■ large bakeries of the firm ; are established the rear of the two branch shops. Fifty years in the catering business has' fitted McKeown's for the excellent service which they provide. .

USEFUL GRAMOPHONE SERVICE.

PHONERIES RECORD EXCHANGE.

If you are tired of some of your gramo*phone records, why not exchange them for others just as good, which have grown to be tiresome to someone else You may do this for a nominal fee by making application .at the Phoneries Repair and .Record Exchange, 14, Darby Street (off .Queen Street, opposite Princess Theatre). Also, if you " should happen to be short of the right kind of record for a prfivate jazz or party you need not; worry about the cost of new ones, for you may hire what you want at so much per week from this same shop in Darby Street. ; Suppose you live ir. the country' and want to exchange half a dozen records. All you have"to do is to send them inand six of the same kind will be sent at a charge of Is and postage each. , This business has been established for nearly two years and the increasing trade shows how it is appreciated. Large stocks .of new records ari# new and secondhand gramophones are kept. ' The new A.0.0. records" are specialised in, and all makes of instruments are- repaired, ; sold, bought or exchanged. The firm will sell your old, gramophone on commission. 1 / A good second-hand gramophone may . be purchased for from £4 and upwards; The new La . Gloria - and the new Lyric-phone are stocked and -latge and up-to-date records of every make are received regularly.