ALEY AND SON, LTD.

New Zealand Herald, Volume LXI, Issue 18895, 18 December 1924, Page 15

ALEY AND SON, LTD.

Christmas shoppers will find a wide range of fancy goods at the premises of Messrs. Aley and Son, Ltd., on the corner of Karangahapo Road and East Street. To those who have not quite decided what shape their Christmas presents should take a fancy goods shop contains such a variety of articles that even tho most unimaginative shopper experiences little difficulty in making an agreeable choice. Messrs. Aley and Son, Ltd., by means of judicious buying and a shrewd knowledge of the public's requirements have accumulated a most representative stock which they are abio to offer at exceptionally moderate prices.

Included among the stock aro novels by all the popular writers of modern fiction, as well as handsomely bound little volumes containing extracts from the works of the loading poets. Books are over a popular gift, and should solve the Christmas present problem for a large number. In addition to fiction, instructive text books on various subjects artj stocked. They include a number dealing with the popular present day hobby of " listeningin," and give details of the making and working of receiving and broadcasting sets. In the children's section are all the popular annuals which exert such tn appeal to the youthful mind. For tho younger children, an assortment of toys and dolls such as is provided by Messrs. Aley and Son, Ltd., should bring joy to many a young heart, while, for the grown-ups tho choice of goods is not one whit less representative. Suitable gifts stocked for men aro tho shaving sets, brushes, and other toilet requisites. These are of excellent quality and are offered at a very reasonable price. Numerous other articles which aro appreciated by a man may bo obtained, but it would be useless to attempt to enumerate them. It should suffice to say that womenfolk will experience uo difficulty in making a happy purchase. If possible, an even more comprehensive range of gifts may be inspected by those desirous of making a purchase for presentation to a member of tho gentler sex. Particularly in evidence are the dainty toilet requisites beloved of woman, including manicure sets arid the hundred and one articles which find a rest; ig place on a woman's dressing table. Oth'r appropriate gifts for a woman are leather purses and bags, of which a fine selection is stocked.

Among the more practical but none the less appreciated gifts especially suitablo for die economical housewife are glassware and crockery. An excellent choice in this type of ware is offered at Aley's, whiki a fine selection of bronze vases and other ornaments is also in stock. Some of the beautiful pieces of Ridgeway's Vestas Wax a and Royal Doulton Ware should attract many purchasers. It is certainly manifest that at Messrs. Aley and Son's premises the discriminating shopper is assured of a good articlo at a moderate price.