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Star (Christchurch), Volume XLIV, Issue 302, 21 December 1931, Page 8

Q)<\)\jj&vvuLb The ever-open door which welcomes you to inspect unhindered —together with the dazzling array of choice, dainty and useful gifts piled high on the spacious show-stands —make Whitcombes the joy of Christmas Shoppers. Here are a few selections 1 ~~ - TRAVELETTE. Very useful for the picnicker and camper. The set contains Priestley. Towel, Soap, Face Cloth, etc. — would hav Prom 5/- to 17/6 tale or c MECCANO SETS and HORNBY TRAINS delight the hearts of countless young mechanics. We have a wonderful collection in stock. Also Boat* and stationary Engines of every variety —don’t miss them. A DELIGHTFUL GIFT. The Good Companions, by J. B. Cheaper edition. One to look far for a jollier 9 more brilliantly told 6/0 GARDENING BASKETS, fitted with small tools. A welcome gift to the horticultural enthusiast — 25/- to 47/6 each AEROPLANES—that will fly—wonderful models — From 4/- each BEACH BALLS— Easily inflated and deflated. You must "have one for surfing during the holidays 4/- and 5/6 each MAGAZINE SUBSCRIPTION. A subscription for a magazine makes a particularly welcome gift to any friend. LINGA LONGA DRINKING CUPS. Unbreakable yet good-looking —in leather cases. Ideal for picnicking — Sets of 3 4 5 6 11/6 15/- 17/6 21/Or singly —two sizes .. 2/9 &3/ each LEATHER BOOK COVERS with carrying handles—in various leathers and colours 7/6 to 11/6 each BLOTTING BOOKS with leather or tapestry covers. A gift that would be appreciated for its usefulness. From 3/6 to 25/TRAVEL VOLUMES. Ideal Gifts for Men. Fauconner: The Soul of Malaya .. 9/ Harper: Queer Things About London 3/6 Ponting: The Great White South .. 7/6 Curie: This World First. (A new book by the author of << The Shadow Show”) 87Brown: Unknown Tribes —Uncharted Seas .. 10 7® Lord Edward Cecil: Leisure of an Egyptian Official 5/Lowell Thomas: Lauterbach of the China Sea. (The Emden and the Moewe) * 10/8 DECORATIONS for the Christmas Season and after. Many varieties in Balloons, Christmas Trees, Santa Claus Festoons, Tinsel Decorations and Crepe Paper with Christmas designs. BON-BONS. No festivity is complete Stocked in many styles old and young without them, to please both From 1/6 box MOCCASINS. Fur-trimmed in a variety of colours and sizes—a very useful gift for a lady — 11/9 to 16/6 per pair Children’s sizes 7/6 to 11/3 per pair SEWING SETS. In a very comprehensive collection we are showing numerous styles and shapes from S/6 to 15/- each NEW ZEALAND BOOKS. Judge Alpers: Cheerful Yesterdays .. NOVELS FOR CHRISTMAS. Ethel M. Dell: The Silver Wedding (Delightful romance) 6/Ridgwell Cullum: The Bull Moose .. 6/Peter B. Kyne: The Gringo Privateer 3/6 Warwick Deeping: The Road .. .. 6/ Grace Richmond: Red Pepper Returns 6/Kummer: Forbidden Wine (Omar Khayyam’s Love Story) .. .. 6/Susan Ertz: Julian Probert .. .. 6/L. J. Mi In: The Vintage of Yon Yee 6/Gavin Holt: Murder at Marble Arch 3/6 Clemence Dane: Broome Stages. A 700-page novel. Three generations of a Theatrical Family .. .. 10/6 Struthers Burt: Festival. (Selected 7/6 by the Book Society for November) 6/Christchurch. A Book of 13 Delicate Sketches • • 1/® Lovell-Smith: Old Coaching Days— Otago and Southland 5/6 CHRISTMAS STOCKINGS appeal to child — From 2/- to 21/- each GIFT STATIONERY is always welcome, attractive and useful, anil we have in stock a range unequalled for novelty, elegance and charm From 1/6 to 38/6 SMALL GIFTS include Address Books, ’Phone Number Books, Shopping Lists and Pocket Diaries. These can be obtained in plain covers or handsomely bound in leather. From 1/Allan: New Zealand Trees and Shrubs and How to Identify Them .. .. 6/8 Moncrieff: New Zealand Birds: How to Identify Them A/6 Cowan: Tales of the Maori Coast .. 4/6 ReminH. M. MORTEN’S FAMOUS TRAVEL BOOKS. In Search of England—ln Search of Ireland—ln Search of Scotland. Each contains 16 illustrations and a map. The moat successful travel volumes of a generation 10/- each Als Sir Arthur Dudley Dobson iscences, 1841-1930 .. SOME DIFFERENT GIFTS. Will a Gather: Death Comes to the Archbishop. With drawings and designs Hergesheimer: The Three Black Pennys. Edition de Luxe, with 61 illustrations 7 /' Coote: In and About Rome, with 12 illustrations The Nights of London The Spell of London The Heart of London 4/6 4/6 4/6 NEW-BOOK CLUB SUBSCRIPTION. A gift for a great reader that be valued —a Subscription to our NewBook Club. MARJORY BATES CRAYON DRAWINGS are very popular, and make charming gifts—framed in passe-partout. 4/6 each S/6 Collinson: Life and Laughter ’Midst the Cannibals (South Seas) Booth: Old Fink ’un Days. Racy recollections and stories of Bohemian Days in London Believa It Or Not. A modern book of Wonders, Miracles and almostimpossibilities, fully illustrated .. FOUNTAIN PENS. Have you thought of one of these as an exceedingly useful present? Why not try it? Prices from 3/6 to 3gns. A price for any pocket. PLAYING CARDS. Suitable gifts for almost anyone, and welcomed by the many enthusiasts. Special “Old Master ; Series, in Gilt Frame presentation boxes 6/- per pack Other good quality Cards: 2/-, 2/6, 2/9, 3/6, 4/- a pack. 10/MOTTOES, all in h\imorous v every household in. An ideal gift for 3/6 5/- and 7/6 each LADIES’ FITTED WORK BASKETS with leather covered lids. A large varietv of different shapes and colour*. Prices from 25 /- to 47 7® CONTRACT BRIDGE SCORER Handsome fancy cover. The inside contains a selection of the most important rules and Scoring Table 1/- each