MARGOT GOES SHOPPING

Wanganui Chronicle, Volume 80, Issue 300, 18 December 1937, Page 2

MARGOT GOES SHOPPING

YULETIDE SHOPPING

SUGGESTIONS FOR GIFTS Here it is the last week before the festive season and Christmas Day almost upon us! How these holidays do roll round; And what a cheery season! The shops dress themselves up in their prettiest and give one a chance to remind one’s dearest and best of the fact that they are just those things. The shops will be thronged during the next few days and if you have not yet made your choice of gifts you may find the solution to your problem in one of the following articles concerning suitable presents and holiday requirements.

The Latest Scarves for Street or Beach. A scarf would be a popular gift, especially if it happened to be one of the latest hand-worked silk cravats I saw yesterday at the Ascot Millinery Salon, or one of the triangular scarves in paisley design. They are doubly useful things and so moderately priced. Then there’s a larger size—some with a galleon design—for wearing at the beach and all are in such attractive colourings. And have you considered at hat as a gift for yourself? The “Charm” Shop. If there’s one thing which will fascinate the average wom&n mor. than another, it’s dainty lingerie, so it was with particular interest that I heard of some exquisitely made undies at the new little shop known as “The Charm.” There I found lingerie of subtle charm and some unusually lovely sets, also special “Charm” hosiery in gift boxes and dainty organdie blousettes. A feature of this attractive shop is the collection of handpainted novelties in wood, little calendars being most enchanting. A New Bag for the Holidays. Do make a point of seeing the new sample handbags at Young and C'A lins. They have a wide selection of morocco and lizard skin in a variety of shapes. You will certainly want to possess onc of the new crocodile handbags when you see them. There is an outstanding bag—and the only one—in a midnight blue shade, while among the styles in brown is one in the new square shape, deep inside for holding things comfortably and so smart in appearance. They are the nicest bags seen anywhere.

Another Suggestion. A Christmas present that would be equally acceptable for a man or a woman is a fountain pen. H. I. Jones (opposite the Catholic Church) have an excellent selection, also pen and pencil sets. Shaeffer pens are 255, or if you prefer a Waterman these are 15s, 18s 6d to 255, and Conway Stewart’s are 5s Gd, 6s 6d, 10s 6d to 255. Some friend would appreciate a pencil set for which you can pay from 15s to 50s. Jewellery and Dress Ornaments. There is probably nothing which holds such an appeal for women as jewellery and the modern dress ornaments which have found such favour everywhere. Displayed at the Elizabeth Barwick Bead Shop, in the Rutland Hotel Building, opposite Post Office, is a fascinating collection of new jewellery and modern dress accessories which can be bought in matching sets if desired. There are some very charming dressing sets and a collection of lovely crystal, also diamond, signet and wedding rings in beautiful designs. Handbags, too, are a feature at this shop, where there is on display many suggestions for Christmas gifts. The Joy of Musical Expression. For many years music has played a big part in our lives, and a large number of people have been content to just hear music. But to-day something more is wanted—a compelling desire 1o make one’s own music. It is a desire universally felt. The musical I papers of the world are making reference to it in a very positive manner. Musical authorities are likewise endorsing in no uncertain voice the universal desire for self-expressed music —hence the return to favour of the piano. But the modern piano is different, as you will see if you will call in at Emmett’s, Radio and Gramophone Dealers. The latest models arc smaller and strikingly beautiful. For The Festive Table. Christmas is the season for hospitality—a season when good food and confections makes for the good cheer of happy parties. Dustin’s have decked their windows and counters with all the delicacies for the festive table and the array of Christmas cakes, puddings, mince-meat, dainties and novelty confections is enough to tempt anyone. Y'ou never imagined anything as enticing as the gay boxes of chocolates filled with best quality assortments. and attractive-looking tins of English sweets. Well-known manufacturers have evolved some wondrous new sweets to tempt both eye and palate. There are numerous novelties for filling the Christmas morning stocking, all sorts of marzipan confections, kitchen, breakfast and fruit sets and other realistic things loved by the children. A box of chocolates or a fancy tin of sweets will never go amiss and are excellent suggestions for solving the problem of the smaller present. And everyone knows that Dustin’s cakes and puddings are made of the best quality ingredients.

Novelty Slippers for Wee Folk. Everybody is very fond of Mickey the Mouse—but dir’ you know he has made his debut on wee children s slippers which are kept at Crichton and Newman’s? Then there are other new novelty slippers for the small folks and each pair has a special name. For instance there is the Wendy slipper with a doll’s head ’nside a quaint bonnet poised just below each instep. These are in the prettiest colours, while an attractive boot-slipper in a new style is named the Red Riding Hood. Only fairyland could boast such delightful slippers which are encased in picture covered boxes. Very quaint, too, are the brown slippers named “Sambo.” They are adorned with a nigger baby with rings in the ears. Little eyes will light up when they see these shoes.

Lasting Gifts. There are a number of people—and you may be one of them—who feel that if they are fond enough of their friends to give them presents, they want to give something that will be a permanent reminder of their affection. Drews, Jewellers, for instance have gifts of this kind. They have strings of pearls, both real and cultured, wristlet watches in latest shapes and designs, manicure sets, attractive small clocks in modern shape, also travelling clocks. Very beautiful too, are the dressing table toilet seis. There’s no woman who would not appreciate such a set. They are in shades to match any colour scheme. You’ll find the perfect engagement ring al Drew 2., who also have a very large stock of British crystal ware in new designs. Suggestions for the menfolk include cigarette cases, cuff link;:, fountain pens, etc. Constructive Toj«. Wise parents unders.’and the value of giving thcjc children constructive! toys with which, they can exercise ingenuity and develop powers of self ' expression. They stimulate the ; imagination and pass time pleasantly. An excellent selection of constructive ■ io>s, meccano, Hornby trains/build-1 ing bricks, mechanical toys and games of ali kinds arc on display at | Mason and Struthers. Other favour- i ites tor children are the enamelled wooden toys and animals that run on! wheels, boxes of good tool sets, jig! saw puzzles, sets of cars, wheelbarrows, and other wooden toys. Little girls will just love the dolls—some | have clothes that are made to take off—and the dolls’ prams, while for tne youthful housekeeper there arc! complete kitchen sets and tea-sets of' all kinds. Farm yard toys and cuddly animals and dolls art? a feature. ■ What About a Book?

Enjoy Ironing Day. Never again need you say that ironing day is not a joy, now that there is a new iron on the market. : It is an immense advantage io have lone of the new labour-saving H.M.V. ■ electric irons. You can see these I new models al Bennett’s Radk Shops. [ Notice first its streamlines which are iso perfectly balanced that the iron ' never feels heavy. It is in porcelain ■in a lovely daffodil shade, with nontarnish plate that is grooved so that the iron can slip round and underneath buttons. Designed to fit the hand, the handle remains cool to the touch ail the lime you are ironing, and has a thumb rest both sides so that either hand can be used. The variable heat control enables you to adjust the temperature of the iron to whatever heat you require. Can you imagine any Christmas gift that a housewife would appreciate more than an H.M.V. electric iron?

Gift Suggestions at McGruer’s. Now there are all kinds of exciting happenings at McGruer’s and you 11 find this store specially wonderful this year with each department ati tractivcly arranged and stocked with lovely gifts. First of all you will find ' a profusion of small gifts such as dress clips and ornaments in great variety, collections of handkerchiefs, singly and in attractive boxes, needle and cigarette cases, bridge accessories, leather, match and stamp holders, perfumery and boxed soap to choose from. Very lovely too, are the bookends in figure and animal design, the dressing table toilet sets in petit point, ( Old English design and French enamel in all colours. There’s a marvellous collection of crystal including small articles from 2s lid, also some lovely specimens of pottery and Carl-, ton ware. Water and lemonade sets in tinted glass are in most attractive shapes. A lovely range of scarves, costume fronts, hosiery, and model handbags in leather and crocodile in latest shapes, and in handle or strap style are among the many lovely things in the wonderful display ai j McGruer’s.

The well-known firm of Poynter’s, Booksellers, is' noted as the place “where the good books are” and Wanganui folk as well as people in the surrounding districts rely on this firm to keep them supplied in the best and latest literature and a visit to the shop where a wealth of Christmas attractions are displayed for the gift season will prove that this trust well merited. The new books comprise a splendid assortment which will help young and old to spend many delightful hours this holiday season. Among the latest novels will be found reading to suit all tastes and there’s a wide range of children's books from the picture series for tiny tots to volumes suitable for older readers. Very fascinating are the calendars and Christmas cards. Poynter’s take the opportunity of thanking customers for their patronage during the year and wish all a Happy Christmas and Prosperous New Year.