A BIT OF OLD ENGLAND IS REPRODUCED IN CHRISTCHURCH.

Star (Christchurch), Issue 19238, 27 November 1930, Page 3

A BIT OF OLD ENGLAND IS REPRODUCED IN CHRISTCHURCH.

LOVERS OF ENGLAND will ever associate Christmastidfl with the inimitable pen pictures of English life and custom* that Dickens has given to the world—quaint old village scenes,' snow and holly berries, and the revelry and merrymaking that were so essential a part of the Christmas festivities. It is fitting that we in this typically English city should perpetuate the traditions of the. Old Land, and the reproduction of an old English village by Hay’s Limited as part of their Christmas activities, will prove of interest to many Christchurch residents. This village scene, which is located on the mezzenine floor at Hay’s Limited, is a faithful reproduction of a typical old English street scene. All the interesting and quaint feature* have been introduced —thatched and tiled roofs, latticed windows, irregular street line, geranium boxes, and so on. This street scene provides an appropriate setting for the display of children’s gifts housed inside. Here have been assembled just those things that will delight the hearts of every boy and girl. Ordinary Things Transformed Into A New Train Service.

Real Gifts. When you give, say, a pair of Ladies Silk Stockings as a gift, wrapped up in ordinary paper, well, it is simply a pair of stockings. Take a little trouble to do up this same pair of stockings in an attractive gift container, and its value as a gift is increased immeasurably. Hay’s, Limited, have for this Christmas made a very special study of gift wrappings. By the clever use cf plain and fancy papers, Cartons, Folders, Boxes, Christmas seals, and Christmas tyings, the most ordinary things, such as Ties, Sox, Handkerchiefs, Napery, etc., can be made to look most attractive. A special Department has been set aside at Hay’s for this work, and when you are in the Store you should certainly see what we are doing in this direction to make gift giving still more pleasurable. « u Practical Gifts For Christmas.” On Friday, Hay’s. Limited, will open j the first phase of their Christmas trading period. This Christmas, when most folk have to mind their pennies, Hay’s are sounding the note of “Practical Gifts for. Christmas,” and they have made arrangements accordingly. Thousands of inexpensively priced articles are available at this popular Store. Gifts of all kinds for the girls, and boys, men and women, and for the home. A visit to Hay’s will solve the question of “ What to give.” Everything is clearly priced, and you will be surprised at the range of attractive articles well adapted for giftgiving purposes. Everyone is welcome at Hay’s to walk round and inspect, and there is no obligation to buy. A New Craze. Miniature Golf has taken the country by storm, and the latest craze will be tiny miniature golf sets for the home, to be played indoors, on the carpet or on the lawn. There will be on view at Hay’s on Friday one of these intriguing little sets, which are quite inexpensively priced. What a great idea for a novel kind of Christmas gift!

) The big flat roof of Hay’s building: ! will certainly be the centre of interest for the children of the City during th# Christmas shopping period. The prin- | cipal attraction is a real miniature j steam engine and train—the “ Leaguer* Limited*—that will travel from Hayville to Eskimo Village. The “ Leaguers Limited ” starts off on its journey on Friday afternoon at 2.30, and ait invitation has been given to the Junior Members of Hay’s League to come and have free rides on Friday afternoon and Saturday morning. From Monday next the Limited will run from 2.30 pjn. until the School holidays, when a full service will be introduced. For 6d children will travel to Eskimo Village and receive an Eskimo pie and a balloon, with a train ride thrown in. A Great Little Merry-Go-Round. Another attractive feature provided by Hay’s, Limited, for the children is ✓a wonderful self-propelling Merry-go-round, located on the roof. This is what was so popular at the Show a. week or two ago, and has been kindly loaned to Hay’s by the Cyclone Fence Company. It is a real thriller, and the boys and girls will love it. Rides, of course, will be free. Ladies* Apparel At Bargain Prices. Economy is the watchword of the moment, and never before has it been possible to buy at such very low prices. Hay’s have really smart things at , prices that are quite exceptional. For instance, there’s a very special line of Costumes on, which a saving of from 2i Guineas can be made. These Costumes are in good shades of Fawn and Grey Tweeds, and Worsteds in Navy and colours, priced ordinarily at 69s 6d to 5 Guineas. They are now available at 49s 6d to 69s 6d. Then the smartest of Jumpers are obtainable for a mere song. These Jumpers are in light-weight Wool and Silk-Wool in all sorts of attractive styles and designs. They are priced as low as 8s 9d each for really good quality Jumpers. Then there’s a very remarkable rang* of 3-piece Jumper Suits in SW and W sizes. These are made in flecked wool Georgette and Crepe de chine, and are priced ordinarily from 5 Guineas to £9 I9s 6d. Hay’s are selling them from 3 to 5 Guineas. 6