Around the Shops

Taranaki Daily News, 20 July 1935, Page 2 (Supplement)

Around the Shops

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"Cynthia”

Some people do not mind having their annual leave this time of the year as winter sports have a large following and it is most enjoyable to have a week or two free for golf or any other sport which you may like I have just spent a pleasant week out of town, and of course before lea/ing home I had a busy time shopping. The sales in New Plymouth are in full swing, so you may imgaine I picked up quite a number of real bargains.

There is quite a spell of cold weather ahead of us yet, so I called first at White’s in order to see some woollen suits they are displaying. These are in the newest styles, buttoning right to the neck, and are in a good range of colours. Whilst in the showroom I purchased a short jacket of suedette, having a zipp fastening which can be done right up to the neck, and pocketed and belted. To go with it I selected a skirt of tweed in the latest checks and a smart blouse. White’s have a wonderful selection of shirts and blouses which have been greatly reduced in price for the sale.

Being a very keen reader, I took care to take a good supply of reading matter and to that end called at Corrigall’s Book Store. A large selection of the latest books by well known authors awaited my inspection, and after a lot of deliberation I chose, “The King’s Grace,” by John Buchan, “Blood Relations,” by Philip Gibbs and “The End of the Chapter,” by, John Galsworthy. To this I added a good number of magazines and periodicals, iof. which Corrigall’s have always a great collection. Oh, yes! Someone at home would be sure to want. a letter, so I must have some good stationery and ’this was soon .bought from the superior quality fine range of paper which was shown- me. An inspection of Corrigall’s goods will reveal that their prices cannot be; beaten anywhere.

•As I had made an early start on my shopping tour, I felt like a cup of tea' by about ten o’clock, and decided to slip into Lester’s Cafeteria. Oh, .what fun! I perched myself on ■ a stool and gave my order to the trim assistant behind the counter. Here for the small sum of 3d one can procure a delicious cup of tea and a sandwich or anything else which may be fancied. A large assortment of savoury sandwiches, cakes, and pikelets is displayed and these are only Id each. That this delightful cafeteria is popular -is shown by the large number who patronise it. But the service leaves nothing to be desired as five capable assistants quickly attend to-your’ every need. - '

The home where I stayed was the most modem possible and its comfort and appointments left, nothing to. be desired. That the lady of this house, believes the windows are the.eyes of the home, is -evident by the crisp frilly curtains' with which they are draped. These were -. made by Purser’s who specialise in-the making up and material for curtains.• -This' firm has. a large range of dainty curtainings displayed in theif’soft furnishings department.' Swiss voiles,-and -fadeless Madras, in pretty sprig and check' designs, ideal for the making of frilly bungalow curtains give a rich finish to the room;, taffeta, silk or oriental satin being mostly used in the making of these; Purser’s have a comprehensive range of fadeless materials to choose from. See them and ask for a quote for the making up of your new curtains.

A noticeable feature of this home was the unusual floor coverings, the main living, room and bedrooms being covered with close fitting’ carpets of super. :Axminster. These- had been chosen from the fine range displayed at Wholesale Sample Rooms. This firm has. a very comprehensive stock of carpeting in the. newest designs and colourings.. An especially popular line is. the body Axminster for the making of close fitting' carpets. ■ The Wholesale Sample Rooms will make Up and lay free of charge. The difference in the price of wholesale and retail carpet buying is very marked,, so buy wholesale from this firm and save. Coir mats in large sizes 6 feet by 3 feet are obtainable in very serviceable colourings and would brighten up the sunporch. Oh—have you; seen the genuine ivory Bembcrg boiling silk? In suede finish 36 inch wide At Is 3d a yard; or in crepe finish at Is 9d. See it at the Wholesale Sample Rooms, Hookers’ Buildings, Egmont Street.

My hostess - certainly knew the value of good tea, and that which she served was really delicious. She told me that she - always buys her tea and freshly ground coffee, from CoombOs Brothers, the tea merchants, in Devon Street. This firm stocks dozens of brands of: tea which are just a s little out of the ordinary. Tea, which will make, your guests Say “What a delicious cup. of tea; what brand, is it?” The famous Paklum leaf, and Panyong leaf and buds are -really worth trying, or for a change Why not a. mixture of Paklum leaf and; their special Ceylon mixture; this'is delicious. Coombes’ prices for these, out-of-the-ordinary,. brands of tea are surprisingly low, so ? that they Are Well within the reach -of all. Try a 3d sample next time, you are passing the shop.