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Star (Christchurch), Issue 18946, 17 December 1929, Page 22 (Supplement)

Toilet Salon Ballantynes Toilet Salon is equipped with modern scientific devices and staffed with experts skilled in the art of Hairdressing and Beauty Culture. Patrons are assured of that intimate attention which is so desirable. Tea Rooms During the busy Xmas Shopping period patrons will appreciate the comfort and convenience offered by Ballantynes commodious Tea Rooms and Lounge. Tea Rooms open from 10 a.m. from Everywhere! for Everyone! Ws_ ®s s*!s Here are gifts from all over the world . charming gifts by British craftsmen Foreign gifts quaint and unusual . . . useful and delightful things from which to choose. A morning spent here and the most varied gift list can be satisfied. Brassware Admirable for Gift purposes because of its enduring charm. Graceful Tapering Vases, with broad lip at top, showing unusual designs in Damascene Artcraft—9Jfn. high— Price 10/6 I -fin. high— Price 18/6 Incense Burners, on tripod pedestal, with effective open work design— Prices 12/6 and 15/6 Attractive Bowl Design Incense Burners— From 11/6 to 25/Smart Trinket Bowk, with plain interior and outside embossed, 4 2 in. diameter . . Price 3/6 Same shape, with embossed design on the inside— Price 7/6 An Elaborate 4-bulb Electric Light Floor Stand, has handsome openwork throughout. Height sft. 6in., diameter at base 20in. Each light in finished with an attractive bead fringe Price complete 23gns. Paper Knives, of unusual shape, handles relieved with quaint Arabic designs. Size 9in. Price 3/11 Budda Book Ends, in brass, 6in. high— Price 14/6 per pair Fruit Dish, on pedestal stand, 7in. high, 12in. diameter; inside of bowl and pedestal showing effective design . . Price 49/6 Chinese Brass Bells, 6in. high . . Price 7/6 Cigarette Boxes, with domed lid, double hinge and catch. Beautifully embossed in Arabic characters— Size 4 x 2 J 8/6, 5x3 12/6, 5i x 3i 16/6 Charming Oblong Trays, in new and novel Damascene designs, sizes 12x7, 16 x 10 J, 17 x 12, 18 x 15 Prices 14/6 .25/- 35/- 52/6 Decorative l Ash Tray and Matchbox, combined Matchbox in centre, mounted on Camel— Price 6/11 each Egyptian' Daggers, have embossed design on blade and Mother of Pearl inlaid hilt— Price 12/6 each Handsome Cigar Boxes, wood-lined, with strong double hinge, and catch on lid; in varying sizes—Prices 23/6 25/- 29/- 35/- and 45/Gifts for The Home Pottery and Crystal Articles of Artistic Refinement and Practical Utility “Aretini” Pottery, Bird of Paradise design on floral ground, artistically coloured. Water Jug, 14in. high 25/Unusual Bowl-shaped Candlestick Holder 12/6 Vases, from . . . . . . 9/6 Ash Trays, from . . . . . . 2/6 to 3/6 Fern Pot . . . . . . . . 5/6 The “Dervt” Um-shaped Vase, is typical of the design and primitive patterns used in Italian villages— Price 15/6 Exquisitely shaped Spirit Decanter, in plain blown and cut crystal glassware. An acceptable present — Price 35/ Flower Holders, in every conceivable form and shape, from plain blown Crystal Miniatures to Trumpet Vases, 14in. in height— Prices 4/6 to 59/6 Dark Oak Tea Waggon (as illustrated) . . 72/6 Dark Oak Tea Waggon, oblong top and drop side 95/ Artistic Fire Screens, in hand-beaten brass. Also fitted with Spark Screen . . . . 79/6 Other Designs and Styles 63/ 72/6 75/ Double Tiered Pedestal Work Baskets— Prices 29/6 45/- 63/- and 147/Workstands with Cretonne Workbags— Prices 12/6 18/6 19/6 and 25/Log Boxes, strongly lined with wood and covered in beaten brass .. 57/6 Similar styles in Copper 49/6 Fireside Stool, in Dark Oak, with seat of plaited leather—--49/6 and 82/6 Cushion Length of f-yd. Art Silk Taffeta, in plain or shot effects, neatly packed in Gift Box . . 8/11 Folding Compartment Cushion, 2yds. long, covered in attractive Cretonne 27/6 Maltese Cushion, in Artificial Silk Taffeta with shot effect — 39/6 Fire Iron Sets, in Antique Copper or Bronze 19/6 & 29/6 Three-piece Suite is covered in good quality Tapestry, Rose, Fawn and Slate-Blue predominating on Black ground. Couch and Chairs have independent spring seat, and good workmanship is assured throughout - • £37/10/ Three-piece Suite comprising Club Settee and 2 Chairs. Loose cushioned seat. The upholstery is carried out in attractive Tapestry in floral designs . . £49/10/ A good selection in smart Tapestries is available for all branches of upholstery Prices 16/6 17/6 and 19/6 Dark Oak Firescreen, with panel of Floral Cretonne, faced with wood latticed front 32/6 With floral silk panel 37/6 Comfortable and artistic Hall Chair, in Dark Oak, with hack and seat of Brown Leather . . 95/ Effective Beaten Copper Kerbs to match the Log Box and Fire Screen. Size 3ft. 6in. . . • • • • 57/6 Toilet Pequisites The various articles comprising a Toilet set, whether in Sterling Silver, Tortoiseshell, Xylonite or Ivory, make attractive individual presents, and can be given as occasions arise until the recipient finally possesses a complete Toilet Service. White Xylonite Standing Table or Shaving Mirror 5/6 Charming Bedroom Clock, novel shape, in white Xylonite 15/6 Military Hair Brushes, pure bristle and solid backs—--35- 49/6 Bath Brushes, with detachable handle and hand strap; a useful gift .. .. .. . . .. 3/11 Tortoiseshell Xylonite Mirror, round shape .. 29/6 Other Mirrors, in various shapes .. 31/6 39/6 Coloured Xylonite Set, comprising buttonhook, shoe horn, comb, nail file and scissors, in fancy box Price 3/11 Boxed Set of Tortoiseshell Celluloid, containing Hair Brush, Comb and Mirror .. .. .. 8/11 White Xylonite Jewel Box, de luxe shape . 13/6 Powder Bowl, an ideal gift for young ladies . 9/11 White Xylonite Puff Box .. .. 4/6 Xylonite Serviette Rings in a large range of pastel shades 1/- each Gift Set of Clothes Brush, the Xylonite back of which contains Mending Cotton, Scissors, Needles, etc. 6/6 A wide range of Face Powders, Perfumes, Soaps, Bath Salts, etc., from Coty’s, Yardley’s, Rimmels, Roger & Gallet, Houbigant’s, Bourjois, Morny’s. Novelty Gift Set, containing Shingle Brush, Comb and Powder Puff; pastel shades . . . . . . 4/11 Beautiful Gift Sets, containing Spray, Compact and Lypsal. Charmirtg coloured enamel design. In rich velvet lined case . . Prices 45/- 49/6 55/ Gilt Compact and Fancy Compacts, a wide selection of popular styles 2/6 3/6 to 8/6 Cushy Brushes, suitable for shingle and buster-cut hair, handy size .. .. Prices 1/3 1/11 and 2/6 Gifts for Men — Collar Boxes, Brush Sets, Umbrellas, Gloves and Motor Gauntlets, and Silk Mufflers. Presentation Sets in Fancy Boxes, comprising Ties, Tie and Handkerchiefs, Fancy Handkerchiefs, Initial Handkerchiefs and Silk Handkerchiefs. Other Sets have Fancy Braces, Suspenders, Socks, Collars and Scarves, Studs and Cuff Links, and Combination Sets of the above. Sports wear of every description—Silk Shirts, Bathing Costumes, Cream Trousers, Blazers, Belts, Hats and Caps. Evening Dress wear is suitable—Ties, Collars, Silk Socks, Cream Scarves, Dress Shirts and White Pique Vests. Bath Gowns of gaily-coloured fabrics. Dressing Gowns of Art Silk in smart colours, also Smoking Jackets and Caps. Additional Suggestions that may solve the problem Tie Presses, four-ply wood with double thumb screws. Size 9J x 4 . . Price 4/6 With Inlaid design and double thumb screws. Size 9 j x 3| .. Price 5/6 Seven-ply Polished Fancy Grained Wood, inlaid design. Two sets of double screws at each end. A handsome Tie Press. Size 12x5 Price 8/6 Trouser Press with Stretchers. All well finished, with good quality fittings— The “Hector,** size 26 xl2 . . ~ . . 16/6 The “Vulcan, ’’ size 29 x 14 .. .. 21/6 The “Zenith,” size 30 xl 4 . . . . . . 25/6 The “Excelsior,” size 20-J xl4 . . .. 35/6 Also other styles and prices. Pyramid Handkerchiefs. In newest borders, stripes, checks, spots, etc. Also in plain White with Initial 1/3 each or Two in folder 2/6 6in Art Box 7/6 Pure Irish Linen Handkerchiefs, hemstitched, medium size, daintily packed in novel box 9/11 per J-doz. Walking Sticks for Presentation. Available in a choice of thirty-four rare and varied woods including Partridge, Ebony, Pimento, Cherry, Bamboo, Oak, etc. Both plain and silver-mounted— Prices from 3/6 to 63/A Collection of New and Original Handbags which include the best examples of every fashionable type; severely tailored models of leather; more formal and elaborate afternoon and evening models. For every occasion, every costume, every taste, every purse, there is a wide choice. As a gift, a woman always appreciates a smart and beautiful handbag. cc Little ” things Fancy Needle Cases, fitted with assortment of useful Needles, etc. — 1/6 1/9 2/6 2/11 Sponge Bags, in a very wide variety of fancy colours and novel styles—--1/3 to 5/11 Suede Leather Bookmarks, with handpokered Maori designs . . IOJd. each Wood-lined Cigarette Boxes, enamelled and finished with Gold edge; colours: Flame, Blue, Jade, Red . . . . 6/6 Waterproof Beach Bags, in rubber-backed Cretonne of bright floral patterns 3/11 Dainty Boudoir Shoes The “Athole” Moccasin Style Brocaded Slipper of Scottish Manufacture. In dainty colour combinations of Pink, Mauve and Blue. Fur edged with quilted lining and pliable leather sole. Sizes 3 to 6 .. .. . . Price 25/ An “Athole” Moccasin Style Scroll Design, in Pink, Helio and Purple on Gold ground. Fur edged, with woollen lining, pliable leather sole, sizes 3 to 7 Price 13/6 Quilted Satin Slippers, with felt soles, in Pink, Helio and Blue, sizes 3 to 7 6/11 pair Art Jewellery Filigree Brooches, set with brilliants of various colours; very decorative— Small size 3/11 Larger size 4/11 6/6 ea. Very dainty idea in form of Bowl, with clusters of coloured berries. Bowl in Orange, Gold and Green Price 19/6 ea Necklaces are still very much in vogue. Pretty Chokers of very dainty and enamelled beads, each with a floral design in centre . . Price 10/6 each Colours: . Scarlet Gold and Blue. Fancy Wood Shoe Horns, handles carved and coloured in unusual designs—--2/6 and 6/11 Morocco Purse, with gilt frame and inside division —Black 4/11 In colours 6/11 Cork Table Mats, in sets of three, with appropriate quotations, in Gilt Box 3/6 Kettle Holder, in brocaded silk 2/11 A wide selection of Suede Leather Novelties, in hand-pokered Maori designs, for Xmas. Suede Bridge Scorers, in Maori design, with greetings ... i.t... 3/11 Gift Stationery A friendly note on dainty Stationery! gives an added pleasure to writer and recipient. The above series, attractively boxed and containing a greeting card, will be found admirable for gift purposes. 1265 Rose Pink Stationery, with Envelopes edged in deeper tone— Price 2/6 1248—Gilt-lined Cabinet, with Paper and Envelopes, in White, Orange and Mauve .. Price 4/11 1258—80 xof Gift Stationery, in Cream and French Grey Price 3/6 1241—Smart Cabinet of Writing Paper and Envelopes, in Cream— Price 4/11 1261—Azure Envelopes and Notepaper Envelopes lined in deeper Blue— Price 3/6 1266 Book-shaped Cabinet, with Writing Paper, and lined Envelopes— Price 2/11 1226—Attractive Hexagon Cabinet, gilt top, floral panels, with Blue toned stationery Price 6/6 1278 Smartly Decorated Box, with Sky-tinted Paper and Envelopes— Price 2/3 1218 — Has Lavender Stationery with Envelopes. Oriental lined, also a Perfume Sachet attached to inside of lid Price 7/6 1223—Novel. Decorated Box of Cream Stationery . . Price 6/6 1279 Cream Notepaper, with Envelopes to match, lined Dark Green— Price 1/9 1214—Handsome Casket .of Helio S'? ,; onery. with Oriental lined Envelopes Price 8/6 C( The Gift Gallery yy ——a This commodious display space is devoted to the exhibition of Gifts that will appeal to many tastes. Damascene and Chinese Brass Craft is represented m Tables, Trays, Electric Lamps, and Ornaments in many quaint, artistic designs. There are also handsome examples of In aid and hand carvei Indian Woodcrafi. Art Stationery, Gifts for the Toilet Table and Boudoir, Mascots, Dolls, Bon Bans and boxed Chocolates, are all effectively shown to mahe judicious selection easy. A Plea for the Appropriate The gift that has a purpose with a touch of frivolity, too; that recognises fine shadings in friendships, and is neither too formal nor too intimate, too expensive nor too trivial, but is bought to suit the taste of the person for whom it is intended.