CHRISTMAS SHOPPING.

Temuka Leader, Issue 10735, 20 December 1924, Page 3

CHRISTMAS SHOPPING.

WITH THE BUSINESS MEN. GUIDE TO THE HOUSEHOLDERS. “Look at my window; look at my shop,” said one prominent business man. “It’s taken work and money, hut I know what my customers want.” There was a true ring about that remark, “I know what my customers want.” “There’s one thing missing,” our reporter ventured. “Eh! Something. missing?” “Yes. Gold coins.” “Don’t worry. My stock represents gold coins, and I’m giving value for value. As the people prize their money, so I prize my stock. It’s fair exchange.” Well, our reporter dodged round and really the windows are a treat. To see Blackmore’s line display of holiday attire, tennis and cricket outfits, Panama hats, belts, fancy socks, braces, handkerchiefs, garters, felt hats and sports suits 1 But we give a warning! Shop early. Blackmore’s ladies’ window contained priceless gems in ladies’ wear—nick-nacks, boxes of handkerchiefs, ladies’ silk knitted jumpers aud frocks, Bluebird hose (ladder proof), jazz garters, kiddies’ | fancy socks. “Well, we have a good display of Christmas fruits, fancy chinaware, fancy glassware (recent importations from England),” said Mr T. Sheen. “Canned fruits, hams and cordials.” There is also a good display of cutlery and silver plateware and general drapery for the festive season, including travelling trunks and rugs. Come and have a good look. Mr A. E. Smith’s windows show a fine display of household goods, seasonal lines in dried fruits including muscatels, almonds, nuts and SAveets, while a speciality is the electro-plate ware of exceptional value. Strange’s men’s window is worthy of keen inspection. Mercery, men’s clothing and all Christmas and travelling requirements. The main window display shows delicacies for ladies, including handkerchiefs, drapery, clothes brushes, handbags, powder puffs, etc. Clements’ have got what you all need in men’s wear, and don’t hesitate —useful goods comprising handkerchiefs, collars, clothes brushes, and sundries. For ladies there is a special show of handkerchiefs, art silk hose, beautiful colourings, very acceptable Xmas gifts. “Don’t worry about the prices.” said Mr Lawry. “I can satisfy you there is nothing cheaper for the value, and it is good value. I-have priced my goods with Timaru prices which are much higher for the same and am confident my customers will reap a great benefit.” Mr Lawry has a splendid display of crockery, special indent stuff, tea sets, salad howls, jugs, bowls, fancy glassware and Donlton. Mr D. White lias ’one window containing Melba Toilet preparation?, and a -Lavender window giving a fine display of lavender water and lavender soaps, all being toilet, preparations, and very appropriately, a lovely hunch of lavender freshlv picked, just arrived from the north. Boys’ and girls’ cycles. Beaton’s special display contains Dandy cycles and tricycles, and the finest display of tennis goods and pocket torches, etc, now in Temuka. Inspect now. Splendid value. Don’t forget the “Dorothy” Ten Rooms, which have a nice display of interior decorations, as well a? prettily set out windows. Saturday and Christmas Days will keep your pockets busy. Good nourishment provides food for thought. Don t forget the kiddies’ boots and shoes. Simes’ display is equal ■to all your requirements, and will give the satisfaction looked for. It is an important question. : Gahites’ have the finest display they have made for many years. Handkerchiefs and hosiery, ladies’ 1 underwear, etc. For the men there : are travelling trunks and suit cases, shirts, pyjamas, travelling rugs, etc, i Electro plate ware of the finest description. This is heavily stocked at the Farmers’. Stainless cutlery and everything the household- i er requires. Sportsmen are well catered for, and some very fine ] sporting rifles are being offered.- ; Budd’s Tea Rooms. And don’t i forget to visit Budd’s for your dec- j orated Xmas cakes, sponges and ; shortbread. A tempting variety of all that’s nice. G. Hancox will serve you well , and. to your satisfaction. There arc ] your own boo_ts and shoes, besides the children’s, and money spent at i Hancpx’s is well spent. ’ . . . Temuka jewellery stocks arc ■ good. Plenty are satisfied on this aud have favoured W. J. Keys-with their ’ patronage. Like Oliver Twist he is looking for “more.”

. Very important! If your eyesight is defective, don’t wait, but Avhile you’re in town for Christinas see A. Newlan Hancock, who is out to serve yon in the optical department as well as in all those lines dear to the amateur photographer. Opposite the Post Office is a win dow worth looking 'nt. Then jusl let Mrs McPelin have your order. The latest in children’s clothing and ladies’ underwear and hose. Other notices will appear in our next issue.