A. & W. HAMILTON

Southland Times, Issue 22201, 19 December 1933, Page 10

A. & W. HAMILTON

BUY TOM A RIFLE. Many a brow becomes deeply furrowed about this time as parents try to think out a suitable Christmas gift for their boy, fast approaching the estate of young manhood. In considering the tiny tots of the family the task is much lighter for, to smaller children, Christmas is essentially a matter of living in the imagination of getting real toys. But when it comes to the elder ones, parents cannot, as a rule, draw upon the workshops of Father Christmas to solve the problem. Take a word of advice, Mother and Father—if you will go along to Messrs A. and W. Hamilton, the well-known sports

dealers in Esk street, you’ll have all your worries removed as if by the rub of an Aladdin’s lamp. You see, the popular Hamilton Brothers can advise you so well just what will give pleasure to Tom or Dick or John this festive season. In the first place, they will quickly convince you that you could give your boy no more suitable present than a .22 rifle. Think of the enjoyment he would obtain from one when shooting rabbits and (in season, of course) wild duck. A boy would be

unnatural indeed if he was not keen on shooting and, give him a good rifle (they’re very reasonably priced at this firm) he’ll be just in his element, especially at holiday time when he can secure so many days’ good sport in the country. If he should show a desire to become a disciple of Izaak Walton, then Hamilton’s can show you a wide range of fishing rods. Again, what about a flounder net, slung ready for the water and priced at only 75/-? So many families are going to the beaches these holidays that one would just “fill the bill.” If Tom is a tramping enthusiast a rucsac (from 6/6 upwards) would be a real thrill for him, while, for campers there is a fine assortment of lightweight silk tents to choose from. If you do not want to purchase, arrangements can be made to hire one. And as for tennis racquets, bowls, golf clubs and so on you must not go past Hamilton’s—they stock everything imaginable in the sports line. What is more, their prices are right.