CHRISTMAS SHOPPING at PRINGLE'S

New Zealand Times, Volume XXXIII, Issue 7979, 9 December 1911, Page 15

CHRISTMAS SHOPPING at PRINGLE'S

WHAT every woman knows by troublesome experience is the difficulty of obtaining presents for men. Something 2 at once beautiful and useful. 2 THE DIFFICULTY IS SOLVED AT \ PRINGLE’S. <T These are some of the things that solve it, 2 combining beauty with the qualifications of V daily usefulness and economy of price. C CALENDARS —For Smoking Den or Study in 2 Art Needlework of simple yet effective con- > ventional designs; with the relief of gold \ that gives richness, and the touch of black 2 that gives dignity. From Is. 6d. J The New Pompaen Designs—(coloured cm. % broidery on black grounds)—most effective, 2 at 3s. lit*.

SHAVING CASES in conventional designs of a pleasing plainness (most appealing to mas- . culine taste, more or less heavily embroidered ; also in Maori designs (for sending abroad J. from 2s. lid. to 7S. 6d. TOBACCO JARS, in Pewter, are an excellent departure i-a presents for men. There is no risk of breakage as with pottery, no loosely fitting lids. These pewter jars of varied designs and degrees of richness are wellnigh faultless, whether in low relief, or with enamel insets artfully thrown up by a tiny rim of copper. The prices run from 15s. 6d. to 21s. 6d., but wo must always remember

that in buying pewter you are buying something whose beauty is indestructible. SMOKERS ACCESSORIES includes of course every shake "and style, for every taste must be provided for. Hence the lovely Tobacco Jars In Moororoft Pottery, with screw-top. Decorated with pansies in rich or delicate tones. What more certain ‘remembrance’ for the fiance’s gift to her lover than one of these? Or if richer colouring is desired a splendid scheme of rich reds and madders in the same pottery is available at the same price, 83. Od. ASH TRAYS IN REPOUSSE COPPER are

warm arid rich looking 1 and'begin at 9d., and go harmoniously with Pipe Racks in the same metal from Bs. 6d. to 12s. 6d. TOBACCO POUCHES.—WeII, that’s just a reminder. You’ll find the prices and styles as wide and various in these as in other

Smokers’ Accessories. ASH TRAYS AND MATCH-STANDS, combined, are among the most charming’—from the man’s point of view—presents in Pewter. These are in plain, relief, and. enamelled effects, and in very pretty and practical designs. Prices from 88. 6tl. to 17s. 6d. CIGAR AND CIGARETTE BOXES in Plain , or Hammered Pewter, beautifully lined with cedar wood, arc an excellent alternative (or companion, if the purse permits) to the above. The prices range from 245. single compartment, to 355. double (movable) compartments. BRIDGE BOXES, fitted with exquisitely enamelled tops, also come under the heading of presents for Men. Those are up (to 90s. and are perfect in design and colouring. INKSTANDS IN PEWTER, simple or ornate, large or small, for the unpretentious den or the handsome study, may fairly be considered among the most useful gifts for men. There is no fear of tipping over or leakage. The designs are beautiful both in form and decoration, and in most cases the inkwell is protected by the pewter case. Here Is perhaps the most beautiful example. Suitable for a handsome writing table. It is formed of a finely modelled eagle, whose spreading wings form the curved back and ample tray. Another, with double ink-wells, might owe its massive design of a female figure rising from'curved wave lines to Rodin. These are single and double, plain and enamelled, a (id the prices begin at 16s. 6d. PERENNIAL CALENDARS are a novelty, and a most useful one. These come in solid, simply decorated Pewter Frames and are fitted with adjustable Ivory Tablets, which by ,a simple contrivance can be varied as to dates and day's to suit the next fifty years. It’s only in a house that specialises In presents for every class and every purse that you can select from such a list as this, for father, brother, friend or lover. READ IT. COPPER WASTE PAPER BASKETS, at 35., 43. lid., 68., 68. lid., 6S. 6d., 78. PEWTER INKSTANDS, from 12s. to 40s. COPPER INKSTANDS, from 7s. 6d. to 178. 6d. CIGAR AND CIGARETTE BOXES, in Pewter, 248. to 40S. TOBACCO JARS, in Pewter, 21s. to 328. 6d. Copper, 10s. 6d. to 28s. TOBACCO JARS, Moorcroft Pottery, Bs. 9d. ASH TRAYS, in Repousse Copper, at 9d. to 2S. 6d. “FEED THE BEGGARS” is sound, old advice for the happiness of men, but BUY THEIR HOLIDAY GIFTS AT PRINGLE’S is sounder, and pertains to the present — observe the unintentional pun. THE MAN’S MORNING TOILETTE Is rendered more _ pleasant by useful yet beautiful accessories, such as— SHAVING PADS. is. to 2s. 9d. SILVER-BACKED MILITARY BRUSHES, from 14s. to 21s. pair. Special French Quality Do., at 10s. 9d., 135., 17s. 6d., 21s.

FROM A WOMAN’S POINT Oi- VIEW

PIGSKIN RAZOR CASES, at 11s. A QUESTION OF DRESS Is met by the suggestion of SILVER AND ENAMEL WAISTCOAT BUTTONS at from Bs. 9(J. to 11s. 6d. the set. SLEEVE LINKS in the same style and of beautiful design, 3s 1 . lid., 4s. 9t!., ss. lid. POCSCET BOOKS Are in endless variety, and all of first class quality as regards work and material, whether plain or silver-mounted. Prices arc: 28. 6d., 3S. 6d., 45., 4s. 3d., 55., OS. 6C1., 89. Cd., IDS. 6d. tc n,:,! crt LETTER WALLETS. Awfully useful these are, especially to town men. Is. ed., 2s. 3d., 2s. 6d., 3s. 3d., 33. 6d., 45., 55., BS., 78. Cd. up to 20S. COLLAR-BOXES, in -Leather, 3s. 6d., 45., 4S. lid., 53. 6d., 6s. 6d. to 14S. 6d. No more useful present for ' the business man who is constantly going little trips by train or boat could be indicated than one of these leather collar-boxes. CLOCKS, IN PEWTER CASES.—A clock is essentially a gift for a man. It is for him that the dire necessity to “keep an eye on the enemy" is either a necessity, or, from long use, a habiit. These clocks, in Plain, Relief and Enamelled Pewter are just the thing for father or husband, for den or library. Prices 16s. 6d., 17S. 6d., 205., 235., 255. Their beauty of form and design make a direct appeal to the artistic sense. And still the last word in Pewter is not said. There still remain

PHOTOGRAPH FRAMES.—In all the wide diversity of Copper Frames —and they, really are glorious!—Silver Frames, and frames or the most perfect and cunning stitchery, nothing to my mind is more appropriate for a man’s room than Pewter. It is handsome, solid, and strange to say usually of much finer design than silver.

Roses, Forget-me-nots, and wind-blown Daffodils are a charming setting for the grace of childhood or the beauty of womanhood. But for “the pater’s” dear grey head, and the strong clean cut features or jolly smile of a chum, how utterly inappropriate these delicate, swathed blossoms. It is here that the Pewter frame of distinctive simplicity in line, relief, and conventionalised designs ' “fill the bill.” In square shapes the prices are from 6s. 3d. to BS. lid. In cabinets—a lovely design in low relief —or with enamel insets, 9s, 6d. to 11s. 9d.

CHRISTkAS,. HOLIDAY, OR WEDDING GIFTS.

There is no beauty so lasting or sp perfect as the Beauty of Fitness.

Women are adaptable creatures, almost anything pleases them; for they 100k 1 beyond the gift to the giver. But at Pringle’s the pleasure of every gift may be doubled, because you can find something to suit every-woman’s taste.

, NEEDLEWORK GIFTS. EMBROIDERIES of captivating colours and faultless designs. It is an inexhaustible list. A few slight details of description in embroidered photograph frames, for example ; just the merest minimum from the endless variety which would charm “Her.”

CABINET PHOTO FRAMES in rare and beautiful Needlecraft, such as

DAFFODIL SILK, embroidered with a spray of ripe black berries in dull purplish wooden beads, the leaves of rich brown and madder autumn tints are worked in silk and conched with gold. Fancy that joy of needlework for 12S. 6d. I GUELDER ROSE, with its tender spring: leafage on white moire, showed the perfection of delicate colouring, and was marked Bs. 11d. TALL HOLLYHOCKS with their charming old-world air, rise above a broken lattice, and are a triumph of vra> semblance, There are endless colour combinations in these embroidered goods. The flowers run through all their natural shades, and are further enhanced by the most perfectly chosen backgrounds. It is impossible to give any adequate idea of the refined colour sense, the artistic beauty of the Prlngla embroideries. YOU MUST COME AND SEE THEM. Merely to look at the work is an object lesson in the combination of colour and the possibilities of needlecraft.

TEN PENCE WILL BUY A CHARMING LITTLE EMBROIDERED FRAME. PRICES are the platform of the Practical. READ THESE. TRINKET BOXES, HATPIN BOXES, GLOVE, VEIL, OR HANDKERCHIEF BOXES, at is., Is. 2d., is. ad., Is. 9d., 2s. 3d., 2s. lid., 38. Bd., up to some quite unique bits of ART EMBROIDERY at 13s. ed. to 15s. PHOTO FRAMES—IOd., Is., is. 2d., is. ad., is. 6d., is. 9d., 2s. 3d., 2s. 9d., 3s. Bd., as. 9d., 58. od., 6s. 6d., 6S. 11d., etc. PINCUSHIONS—is., is. 2d., Is. ad., is. 6d., is. 9d., 2s. 3d., 2s. Sd., 2s. lid. CALENDARS—is. 6d., is. Bd., as. 9d., as. lid., bs. ed., 6s. 6d. Then this bit of illuminating suo-o-es-tion as to what you can ask to see. THE HANDKERCHIEF BOXES which match that charming glove box to which you have lost your heart, and perhaps the pincushion that matches both; but

J A WARNING 1 5 Since these embroidered goods are \ . sold separately if desired, it is <T only fair to warn you that day by day they are drifting out with the tide of present buyers at Pringle 6. t Ask to be shown the beautiful Wall-flower Dei sign in natural colours on various delicate \ grounds if you want something exceptionally f beautiful. Or- the Lilao, Guelder Rose, > American “Thousand Flower” (the newest \ style in the States), the Peacock (a truly ex- } quisite triumph of colour and needlecraft), 3 the sweet old-tinfe "Four O’clock (a lovely C thing), and the Pompeiian designs. It f GENEROSITY AND ECONOMY. 3 must go hand in hand in your purchases, \ bethink you of the charming needle-worked C trinket, glove, and handkerchief boxes, or 3 hatpin cases in simple Japanse crepe, lilnen, t or crash. The harmony in these delicate 3 grey-b'lues, shining pinks, and willow greens \ f s marvellous; or for stronger colour effects j there are deep rose, warm terra-cotta, and J> most striking of all the effective contrast of I\ the Pompeiian designs, with their lovely f bright colouring thrown up by the black > LITTLE ODDMENTS for toilet use rarely come amiss to wife, mother or sisters, Here are a few items from the many. SILVER HAIRPIN TUBES, 4s. _ 9 58,, Gdi HAIRPIN BOXES, Bs. 9d.; NAIL POLISHERS,zs. 9d., 48. 6d., 58., 68., up to 98. j NAIL ■ PUSHERS, is. 3d., is. 9d.; NAIL FILES, Is. 9d., 2s, SMELLING SALTS, Just splendid values. 3S. 3d., 33. 6d., 3S. sd., 38. 9d., 48. 6d., 48. ild., 58., 58. 3d., 58. Gd., to 108. 6d. r MANICURE SETS—I3B. 3 9d., ITS., 18S. 6d„ 198. f Gd., to 328. 3 PUFF i JARS, HAIR f . TIDIES, HAIR PIN f BOXES, with enamels, 3 48. lid., 58., 68., 6S. 3d., 88. 3d., 88. Gd., 108.

V speciaHy acceptable and f Charming- Xmas Gifts. . 3 From Silver for daily use and beauty in the \ toilet to Silver for daily wear and beauty at I home and abroad is but a trifling step. It 3 is a step which you absolutely save money S. by taking at Pringle's, for in f SILVER AND ENAMEL JEWELLERY. 3 NO OTHER STORE CAN POSSIBLY OFFER i YOU SUCH A UNIQUE CHOICE OF f THIS POPULAR JEWELLERY, f “SWASTIKA,” the emblem of Good, Luck,” 3 the charm for “Happiness.” 3 BROOCHES, large size plain silver. Is. 3d. V Same, beautifully enamelled, IS. 9d. and-2s. 3 3s. post free to any address. Other \ “SWASTIKA” BROOCHES at is. 2d.,, is. r 6d., is. Bd., 2s. 3d., 2s. 9d. PENDANTS, 3, 28. 9d., 3s. 4d. SLEEVE LINKS, 3s. lid., I as. 9d., Bs, lid. Special handsome heavy 3 BRACELETS, BS. lid, 9S. ild. \ SILVER ANb ENAMEL JEWELLERY, f OUR STOCK THIS XMAS IS BY FAR THE 3 LARGEST IN NEW ZEALAND. Some 3 Hundreds of New Designs are just to Hand, f BANGLES, at is. 3d,, 3 28. 3d. Very Hand--3 some Bracelets, 6s. f 9d., 8s 9d. Brooches, 3 7d., is. 2d., is. Bd., \ Is. lid., 25., 2s. 3d., f 2s. 6d., 2s. lid., 33. s 3d., 4s. 3d. Rings, f is. 2d.,, i Pendants, is. 3d., 2b. «u., 3s. Od., f ’ 4S. Special Pendants with chain, 58. 9d 6s. 3 lid. Earrings,-in case, 7s. 3d. Blouse I Sets.ls. lid., 3S. 3d.j Special, in cases, 6s. 3 6d., 6s. 9d. 3 Among these silver and enamel goods the f really exquisite sets of coat or blouse buttons 3 must not be forgotten. They are an econ- \ omical accessory which at once confer s>yie 3 and individuality to the wearer. 3 AFTER JEWELS. COME JEWEL CASES. \ There are some delightful things in Pewter--3 ware here that would appeal to the woman 3 who affects Pewterware, at once so much t more uncommon and . distingub than silver. f Lined and fitted with olive green satin, these i are really most attractive. Of various sizes, f ! . shapes and styles they run from the smaller f sizes at 16s. 6d. through every variety of 3 plain, hammered, and enamelled inset styles I up ’to the largest size with exquisitely 3 enamelled lids, really perfect things, at \ £3 3S. , . r Then cast your thoughts back to the dainty > little SILK EMBROIDERED TRINKET \ BOXES at is. Id., and say if any other f house in the Dominion can offer such a wide 3 choice in presents and price values as < PRINGLE’S 2 f TRAVELLING ACCESSORIES 3 Which are absolute necessities to the gentle--3 woman, f TRAVELLING LUXERIES include very fine 3 Cushions in leather covers, good tones in 3 brown or green (Morocco or Crocodile I Leather), complete, with pillow magazine 3 pocket apd carrying strap, 215., or in best \ quality linen of various tints Bs. 6d. and J 78. 6d. without pillow. IBOOK CARRIERS, to match, 45. ; 11d. ■Then there are the more expensive toilette accessories which make such charming gifts to the friend who is going for a trip or the girl who is “coming out. ' These include lovely Silver and Enamel Goods such as SILVER AND .ENAMEL HAIR TIDIES, 6s. 9d., Bs. 9d., 10s. 6d. SILVER AND ENAMEL PUFF BOXES, 6s. 6d., 6s. 9d. SILVER AND ENAMEL HAIR-PIN TUBES, 4S. 9d., BS. 6d. SILVER AND ENAMEL HAIR-PIN BOXES, BS. 9d-

HAIRPIN BOXES. OUR FAIR TRAVELLER’S Blotting: Case is the worse for wear. What more useful gift than a new blotter for a parting Xmas Present There is an ample choice —there always is at Pringle’s—and personally my choice would fall on one of these handsome BLOTTING CASES IN

Are extremely charmins', either entirely composed of beads, or with quaint designs in beads worked on them. These tun from Is., Is. 3d., is. lid., 2s. 6d., 3s. up to ss, 6d. And for the woman who wants just a goodlooking-, good-wearing, suitable bag to hold purse, 'kerchief, and note book, here is' a capital model of excellent leather, in various shades, with draw cord, at 2s. 6d., 2s. lid., 3s. 9d to ss. lid.

SUEDE, the colours are so glorious 1 Indian blue and dull rich crimson embroidered in contrasting colour 1 with perhaps a touch or gold. Price 10s. 6d. Or EMBROIDERED LINEN BLOTTERS, with exquisite floral. decorations on delicate’ grey and champagne grounds. Price 9S. 9d. Or the quaintest Stencilled designs with their touches of silk outline at 6s. 9d. It really seems as if “Her” list of possible presents was inexhaustible! I But then how various she is 1 Wise or frivolous, beautiful or plain, merry or sad, butterfly or blue-stocking, there is someone for whom she is “the one and only woman,” someone for whom “Age cannot wither, or custom stale Her infinite variety.” And assuming, that SHE LOVES NEEDLEWpRK Here is something of superlative interest, something which still goes under the quaint old name of “LADIES COMPANION,”, though these charming cases are fitted with the most complete modern fitments of finest Sheffield make. With- bone, ivory, pearl, or silver handles, these “tools” of “the ancient and honourable craft of needlework.” set in their dainty cases are priced at 48. Bd., SS. lid., 6S. lid., 78. 6d., 93. 6d., 103. 6d., 12S. lid. up to 225. Then there are WORK BASKETS—Of English make in various styles of fine wickerwork, tastefully lined with rich satin in art shades. For a girl with nice tactes. or a deft-fingered wonmanly woman, few gifts would be so generally useful. Prices accbrding to size and style, 48; lid., 58. 3d., 58. 6d., 6s. 9d., 68. 3d., 68. lid., 78. 6d.,. Ss. 3d., 38. 9d., 10s. 6d. No gift could be more encouraging to the little daughter who is beginning to take an interest in her sewing. BAGS. BAGS. BAGS!. The Apotheosis of the Bag.

Every self-respecting woman to-day carries a bag. The smarter the lady, the larger the bag. Here is one style among the many—l had almost said “endless,” and for all practical purposes they are endless—styles you will find at Pringle’s.

CORO HANDLED BAGS. Just a Magnificent Assortment of all that is Best and Newest. EVERY POSSIBLE SHADE—Greys, Helios.,

Browns, Blacks, Fawns, Blues. EVERY POSSIBLE LEATHER—SeaI, Tapir, Velvet, Calf, Chrome, Lamb, Morocco, also in Velvet and Tapestry. EVERY POSSIBLE PRICE—3s. 10d., 48. Bd., 58. 6d., 58. lid., 68. 6d., 68. lid., 78. 9d., 88. 3d. up to 358. THESE ARE EXCEPTIONALLY SMART BAGS AT EXCEPTIONALLY LOW PRICES. BEADED BAGS.

2s, 6d., 2s. lid., 3s. gd,

FOR “HER." * In the character of the Bride Elect, { Or the “Martha” who “lookefh well to the , ways of her household” there are « THE HOUSEHOLD CHRONICLES. J Cookery Recipes, Housekeeping Books, , Laundry Books, Address Books, “Where is < It?" “At Home Books,” “Notes,” Auto- j graphs, Confessions, “Calling Lists.” Every possible aid to doing one’s duty, etc. « The style of decorations is as varied as are < the uses and objects of thes’o dainty “House- , hold Chronicles.” They are embroidered, they , are stencilled, they are inset with enamel or metal on suede, they are gracefully floral, delightfully grotesque, early Victorian, or fin du ' siecle. They are as varied and as-original as , they can be. The prices of course are just as varied and run from “Notes” and “Addresses” :' at 2s. 3d. and 3s. lid. to “At Home” books at , £s. 6d. or more. NOR IS THIS ALL. flonestly, I begin myself to wonder, is there < any “All” in this tremendous collection of fresh, charming,, up-to-date presents? Of course the real reason of this enormous - choice in quality and price is due-to the fact' that this is not a mere excrescence on a Department’s Store, it is a genuine business of ■ itself, , A PLACE FOR PRESENTS. SCENT SACS AND SACHETS. It is considered distinguished to us'd one ' exclusive perfume, delicately and intangibly , it breaches from handkerchief and lingerie and apartments. 1 Bo sure to look at Pringle’s dainty em- - broidered Scent Sacs for it is impossible to conceive more Charming little gifts in each instance. , Lavender 10d., Rosgs Is. 3d., Wallflower, , Violets, Clover, -is. each. Sweet Pea Sacs Bd., Lavender Bd., Rosemary Is. 6d. Then ' there are jars of Sweet Pot Pourri at Is. 6d. , and tins of Eastern Pot Pourri at is. 9d. Arid the woman who writes these words ■ knows the fragrance and durability of these ( two last from many an fyour delicately perfumed by leaving the jars open, then closing ' them tightly once more to gather strength. ( The list is not nearly exhausted —but the space is.—Come and look for Her presents and J you will probably lose your heart (and gain hers) to something I have not even mentioned. ■ CHRISTMAS GIFTS FOR THE HOME. J , . The French woman never alters the decoration of her home.

The English woman delights in evolving new schemes of colour, new effects in decoration. She is essentially progressive. Pottery, Pewter, and Pringle's are three P.’s which are closely associated in the experience of the elect. Let us take ' POTTERY.

Moorecroft Pottery as a beginning. This ware has had, and is still having, a tremendous • vogue in the older centres of the world, whence its beauty of colour and distinctive design have captivated people of taste. HAVE YOU SEEN IT?

Pringle's is the only house at which you can see it. There is a good choice of decorative pieces in the Heartsease designs. Treated with entire faithfulness to nature, both in colour and in drawing, these Pansy pieces arc at once fascinating from the practical as well as the emotional point of view. "Pansies for: Remembrance.” These are perfect re-

membrances. Vases of charmingly distinctive form and colouring, range from 7S. to 17s. 6d., accord-

ing to size. Inkstands, 78. 6d. Tobacco Jars, 3s. 9d. Cache Pots at 21s. These are very beautiful, the exquisite drawing and colouring of the masses of Heartsease _ in their natural size, and their soft gradations of purples, mauves, madders, and rich browns thrown on the restful grey-green, ivory, or cream grounds, forming, one of the most fascinating departures in modern pottery. Biscuit Barrels in a variety of , quaintly attractive shapes and sizes (including a notable square, with side handles), are from IDS. 6d. to 13S. 6d. Fruit Designs are very popular at Home this season, and there is a fine choice in Moorecroft Pottery, richly decorated with conventionalised fruit and foliage designs.. The ooiouring in this particular variety is of a wanner, deeper, more autumnal tone,, and the variety of bowls, Bon-honnieres, Tobacco Jars, Vases, and other pieces of Pottery vary in price from Bs. 6d., 98., 11s. 6d., 155., 16s. 6d. The lining and lip of dark or soft grey-green adds much to the restful.effect. This quaint style in Moorecroft will be the choice of many connoisseurs with an appreciation for form and colour, and a desire to escape from the beaten tracks in home decoration. Personally I much prefer the variety of Moorecroft known as _ _ “HAZELDENE.” The elegance of the purely classic shapes is ,so entirely in harmony with the lovely conventionalised flower and foliage designs in exquisite tones of blue and green on a soil cream background, the flat brush strokes ;of colour seem but just to have left the artist’s hands, so fresh and spontaneous is the technique of the Hazeldene Pottery. The possestion of even the smallest bit of this ware would be _ , A LASTING JOY. Little bowls or jars ,at 56. 6d., larger specimens in tall slender forms at 10s, 6(1., 128. 6d>, up to 225. / RED LUSTRE. In Moorecroft strikes the splendid notes of colour indicated by the name. It is a glorious deep shade of red, upon which the design, in a paler red l^— almost a tomato red—stands out with harmoniaus warmth and richness. There is excellent variety in design in this brilliantly glazed ware. The bit i hold in my hand showed a quaint, perfectly drawn motip of mushrooms, awfully quam. and original. . ■ EX “CORINTHIC.” A further shipment of Moorecroft Pottery m "Bara,” “Hazeldene,” “Pansy,” and “Red Lustre,” has arrived. These represent the highest achievements in Faience. Moorecroft -in England is a name to conjure with. The “Corinthic” brings to Wellington just what thousands of cultured, artistic folk all oyer England are revelling in giving and receiwincr as Xmas Gifts. DEVON ART POTTERY. Simple, plain, but of charming contour and exceedingly inexpensive. In blues, redg,

creens. CANDLESTICS—Is. 6d., 28., 28. lid., to 48.

ltd. ROSE BOWLS—is. 6d., 2s, 3d. f 2S. lid., 3S,

> FERN AND PALM POTS—is., Is, 3d., is. \ 6d., 2S. 3d., 3s. 3d., 4S. 3d. to 68. ltd. _ f Match Stands, Vases, Flower Holders, Bulb. 3 Troughs, etc., etc., equally good in Value. \ LUSTRE POTTERY, f Another undecorated Faience of delightful form i and glorious colour. Rose Bowls, Vases* s etc Not Two Pieces Just Exactly Alike, f For such Specially Unique Pieces sof Pottery 3 the prices are extremely low —from is. 6a, to f jos. Any one of them would make a. der lightful addition to the colour scheme of the \ HOME. f For it is in the light of a colour note that so f much of the Art and Lustre Faience is to be i regarded. To study, sleeping, chamber, yesf tibule, and lounge room it gives the glorious 3 vivid note of colour which we lack so utterly \ in the long winter months, when flowers are 1 unprocurable save for the wealthy few. 3 a few bits of such pottery wherewith to vary \ from time to time the monotony of an ins’ valid’s rooms, are simply invaluable, and in 3 cost, so moderate. t ’ RUSKIN WARE f Is another deservedly popular' and very beauti--3 ful ware, invaluable for the purpose of stnkC ing a colour 'note. The Ruskm Ware, comes f in plain colours of amazing richness, mclud--3 ing the various shades of Gold,. Rose, Blue, \ and Heliotrope. Candlesticks in this ware 3 a t 4s. Cd. are always an acceptable gift. \ ■ CANDLESTICKS . f Reminds one that for quaintness and utility 3 combined the -candlesticks in the various V makes of Art Pottery at Angle's are rea y a f LINE OF “LIGHT AND LEADING.” 3 so quaint, classic, graceful, varied and. useful i are their, shapes, so absolutely satisfying f their endless cliord of colour. _ S Just go into the question of Candlesticks, and \ you’ll be surprised at the vista of potential i BIftS riRAMI?FOR A FAVOURITE f PHOTOGRAPH i ■. , %Is a formula for’a Christmas Gift which in the > case of a friend whose possessions and tastes A we know, can always be prescribed witn \ agreeable results. The Copper, Silver, and \ Pewter photograph frames at Pringle s are A sufficiently' off the beaten track in the matter > of design to afford a very welcome change \ from the tiresome monotony of the usual se-

lection. . , Copper Frames, beautiful repoussie designs among them, in' genuine hand-beaten work, at 2s. 3d., 2s. 9d., 3s. lid., 4s. od., SS. lid., 6s. lid., 9S, 3d., IDS. 6d., lIS. 9d. . Silver Frames — Is. 3d., Is. lid., 2s. lid., .58. lid., GS. Gd., 69. lid., up to 589. It is absolutely certain that no matter to you want to present your gift, Pringles have just the thing, if you will give them the opportunity to show you their selections. SILK PURSE BAGS, with cords, the very latest, at 10d., Is. 6d., is. lid., _2s. 6d., 38., 3s. 6d., 59. lid., 6s. 6d., 7S. 6d. to ,match any dress shade. These are exceptionally smart, exceptionally cheap, and suitable tor Dainty Xmas Gifts. PEWTER WARE Has an immense value to the home-lover in that it represents utility and beauty combined and is practically indestructable. Here are a few items. Among them you may find the very thing your friend wants most. HOT WATER JUGS— Very, large (2 quarts), in plain pewter with slight relief; fine shape wicker handles, «os. Smaller size 345., 355. In Classic or Cymric shapes, smaller still, decorated in low relief, or with enamel a,t Us., 169. 9d., 225., up to 31s. INKSTANDS IN PEWTER, single and double ink-wells, very fine designs in plain, hammered, with decoration in relief or enamel (one very charming design surmounted by an enamelled butterfly, for example), at 125., IBS., 225. up to 38S. and 40S. ENTREE DISHES.—In beautiful and original designs (the melon shape is very distinctive) and varied shapes, round, oval, oblongj square, in plain, hammered, or relief pewter, at 418., 518.,525. SOME BEAUTIFUL MUFFIN DISHES. Pewter CANDLESTICKS of admirable design and endless variety of style, for hall, study, bed-chamber, writing-table, and ■ drawingroom, at 103. 6d., 15S. 6d., 176., 17S. 6d., 18s. 6d., etc. These are really notable goods. Specially ah oval Bedroom Candlestick with curved holder and Matohstand complete, at 10s. 6d. A quaint dwarf writing-table do sign, supported on three stumpy pillars, 15s. 6d., and the tall, plain, hammered design

at 17s. 6d. PEWTER BISCUIT BARRELS, from 20s. to 425. 20s. represents plain ware or conventional designs in low relief, 218, enamel insets combined with low relief. In more ornate and richer designs up to 425. A very handsome specimen of Art Pewter Ware, surmounted by boldly modelled female figure rising from broadly flowing wave lines. A really beautiful thing.

PEWTER ROSE BOWLS, at Us. 3d., 178., '32s. Gd., 345., 465. up to 495. They are m J bowl, circular, and high Jazza shape, and plain, high, of lew decoration; these last being extremely beautiful, ps for example < a larg-e bow! with nch design of roses in . \ relief and Tennyson’s lines from “Maude” A encircling the vase. \ PEWTER,VASES, with elaborate Rococco de- \ corations, from 16s. 6d. to 295. 6d. The A latter a lovely example of this unperishable J ware, llagoh-shaped with design of conven- \ tionalised “Honesty” and motto “For Old A Time’s Sake.” Fine shapes in pewter and J glass combined, pierced, and ricly inset with \ enamel. Never tip over no matter how heavy > the foliage or flowers. \ Pewter FERN POTS (Cache-pots).—A beauti- P ful variety, at prices ranging from 18&. fid. J (with mother o’ pearl inlays) to 316. fid., \ with pale green insets of enamel in Raiskin A style, on plain or standards enriched with \ enamel cabochows. \

I PEWTER FOR PRESENTS Scores' Every Time. PEWTER TRAYS, in endless choioo and variety of form and design; moderate price for beautiful goods, beginning with cake or card tray, circular, with large central cabochon of enamel, 14s. 6d. Other shades and styles, 16s. 6d., 17s. 6ci., 265., 355. up to 425. TEA SETS.—A few very choice in plain or hammered pewter, 395. to 06s. PIN OR ASH TRAYS—Lovely designs, from 28. SERVIETTE RINGS, enamel insets, 48. lOd. to ss. Gd. I CRUMB SCOOPS, in a variety of fascinating shapes, from 58. 6d. to 88. 6d. CLOCKS—A very beautiful selection in plaque, upright and easel designs; beautifully enamelled or absolutely plain, at 16s. 6d., ITS., ISs., 218., 245., 268., 278. 6d., 288., 298. 6d., 318. 6d., 326. 6d. PEWTER BISCUrr .BARRELS.—Hammered with antique handles, 258. 6d. Various styles 288. 6d. NICKEL SILVER PHOTO FRAMES tin entirely different style to anything already enumerated), with rich rococco decorations, It 25., 28. lid. Cabinets 4s. 3d., 48. Gd. 4s. lid. Panel 58. lid., 68. 9d„ Imperial 98. 6d. ' •; ■ MOORECROFT POTTERY.—Pierced PotPourri Jars (filled), 95., 11s. Cd., 128. 6d. Milk and Sugar Sets at Bs. 6d. Teapots, Bs. 3d. Bonfaonniers 88. 6d. Coeffe Cups and Saucers 3S. 6d., 53. These are in Pansy and Hazeldine designs and are exceptionally line examples of 1 faience. CHRISTMAS, 1911, > Seems a favourable time C FOR US J To quit some overstockedlines. \ FOR YOU c To save something tangible on your Christy J mas purchase. There’s nothing Wrong witli V the goods,'and they will make'most. C WELCOME GIFTS, d (At these prices they are indeed “gifts.”) < SILVER-MOUNTED AND HALL-MARKED J GOODS. j An assurance like the above, at a' house like < Pringle’s especially, appeals/to many people, e One only SET TABLE SALTS AND SPOONS, J in case, usually . 13s. : fid.JT Special Price Y 108. 6d. .. .. . V SHOE HORNS. Usual Prices 2 s.* 2s. 3d., 2s. J 6d., 2s. gd., ( 3S. This week Is. 7d., Is. lOd., Y is. lid., 2s. 2d., 2a. sd. < NAPKIN RINGS. Usually 4s. fid., 6s. fid. Special Price 3s. 6d., ss. ' > J PAPER KNIVES. Usually 4s. fid. Special Y Price 3s. lid. ; . C S.M. and IVORY PAPER KNIVES. Usually' J 3s. 6d., is.,.gdi,„,2s. 13d...; Special Prices 28. Y Hd., is. 6d., is. lid. Y TOOTH PICKS. Usually is. 6d. Special W Price Is. 3d. V NAIL FILES. Usually zs., zs, 3d., is. gd., Y is. fid. Special I J rices Is. 9d., is, lid., > is. 4d., is. 2d. \ SMELLING SALTS. Usually is. fid. Special \ Price 9d. A LONG BUTTON HOOKS. Usually 25., ’is. V gd., 1 is. 6d., is. 3d., is. Special Prices is. Y Bd., is. 6d., is. 2d. A -MANICURE KNIVES. , .Usually cjs. gd., is. Y "3d. Special Prices IS. 3d., Is. Y BUTTER, FORKS. Uusually 2s. Special A Price IS. Bd. Y STAMP BOXES, usually 6s. 6d. Special f price 56. 3d. 1 J CIGAR CUTTERS, usually 55., 4s. Special Y prices : 48., 2s. 6d. C STAMP DAMPERS, usually 2s. fid;, is. Od. J Special prices is, lid., is. 2d. Y SOLID SILVER MATCH BOXES, Usually ss. A 6d., 65., 6s. fid., 6s. gd., ys., ys. 6d., Bs. 6d., J Special prices 4S. 6d., 4S. gd., ss. Cd., Y SS. 9d,, 6s. lid, A STATIONERY CABINETS, usually 10s. fid., Y 12s. fid., 133. Special prices. 6s. ltd.; 78. lid., Bs. 6d. SILVER-MOUNTED TOBACCO; POUCHES in Suede, Polished Morocco, Lizard, Crocodile, Antelope, etc., etc., usually 4s. 3d., 4s. aid., 65., 6s. 6d., ys. 6d., Ss., Ss. fid. Special prices 38. 6d., 4S. 3d., 48. lid., SS, Cd., es. ed., 75., 7s. 6d. SALT CASTORS, usually is. fid. each. Special price 2s. 6d. pair. . HAIRPIN TUBES, usually is. fid.' Special price Is. 3d. ASH-TRAYS, usually 3s. fid., 2s. 3d., is. 6d. Special prices 28. 6d., Is. 3d., Is, 2d. SILVER PEPPER CASTORS, usually is. 6d. , Special price is. SILVER-MOUNTED CUT-GLASS SALTS, usually is. fid. ■ Special price is. 2d. SILVER-MOUNTED DESK PINCUSHIONS, usually is. .fid., 2s. fid. Special price 9d., 6d. SILVER-MOUNTED TRINKET BOXES, usually is. fid., is. Special price Is., 9d. ’ SILVER-MOUNTED SUGAR, SPRINKLERS, usually 2s. gd. Special price is. lid. SILVER MOUNTED FORKS, usually 2s. 3d. Special price 15..6d. SILVER-MOUNTED MATCH STANDS, usually is. fid. Special price Is. SILVER MOUNTED SALTS,'usually 25.. is. . nd. ' Special prices is. 6d., is. sd. CASES CONTAINING ButteV Knife,' Jam Spoon, Bread Fork, usually ns.-fid.. lys. fid., , js. gd., ys. fid., Bs. fid. Special prices 6s. 9d., 125.. 4S. 3d., SS. 6d. EMBROIDERED GOODS. BLOTTERS, usually ss. fid., 6s. fid., 6s. nd., ys. fid., ys. rid., 1 os. fid., 1 os. fid., ros. fid., 125., 12s. Special prices 3s. 6d., SS. 6d.,45. lid., 6s. 6d., ss. lid., 75., ss. 6d., Bs, 9d., 10s. PHOTO FRAMES, usually 6s. .fid.,* ios.‘ fid., 13s, Special prices 4s. lid., Bs. 6d., 10s. PHOTO FRAMES, usually 2s. fid., -3s. fid., 3 s. nd., Cs. 3d., Bs. fid., gs., 125., 12s. fid., 13s. Special prices Is. lid., 2s. 9d., 2s. 6d., ss., ...65., 6S. 6d., OS. 6d., 10s. 6d. COLLAR BAGS, usually ns. ■ fid. Special price Bs. lid. HAIR TIDIES, very beautifully embroidered, usually as. 3d. Special price is. Bd. LUGGAGE LABEL CASES, usually gd., is. 3d. Special prices Bd., 9d. ' LEATHER-BOUND. AUTOGRAPH ALBUMS, usually is. gd., 2s. fid., 3s. 6d., 3s.ud., 4s. fid., ss. fid., fis. fid., ys. fid., Bs. fid. Special. prices Is. 3d, Is. 10,d., 2S. Bd., 2S. nd., 3S. cd., 48. 3d., 53., 65., 6S. 9d. “QUICK PACK” COLLAR CASES (the most sensible collar case ever invented, only made in high quality leather, usually Bs. fid., Bs. od., gs. 6d., 10s. fid., ns. fid., 13s. fid. Special prices 6s. lid., 7S. lid., 78. lid., Bs. lid., 10s. 6d;/ 10s. lid. Reductions in other lines which space does not permit us to mention, make this Special Christmas Offer at The House for Presents a notable event in the annals of Christmas Gift-giving in Wellington. Remember-there is no rubbish at Pringle’sl PINCUSIONS, 50, usually is. Special price 9d-