MARGOT Goes Shopping

Wanganui Chronicle, Volume 83, Issue 291, 9 December 1939, Page 10

MARGOT Goes Shopping

Gifts at “Cottage Craft.” i There are many new ideas in artisj tic handwork, pottery, art and novelty . goods that would make acceptable ! Christmas gifts at M. Fowler’s “CotI tage Craft” shop in Hughes, Allomes’ • Building. i From Games To Stationery. At H. I. Jones’ they have a good selection of fancy boxed stationery from Is 3d to 18s 6d, also initial boxed stationery at 2s 9d. Other suggestions are visitors’ books, 8s 6d to 20s; zip writing cases, 22s 6d to 50s, writing attache cases, 25s to 555; Mah Jong: with green ivory backs, £3 7s 6d, and white 52s 6d; also Monopoly 13s 6d. What To Give “Him.” The question to ask yourself is this. “Does he smoke?” The great majority of men do. The logical thing to do is |to go to J. Goss and Son (next Post [Office), for there you will find every- | thing a smoker can desire. There’s a I very big selection of Christmas packets of cigarettes, cigars in packets from five to larger gift boxes, tobacco pouches and a large range of pipes. ideal Gifts Have you been to Drew’s, Jewellers? They have a wonderful display of Christmas gifts this year, lovely things for the home, also personal things. There are new' models in writlet watches—and what gift is more acceptable lor young and old, men and women? The selection of wristlet watches is large and includes the watertight and all the standard makes, at most reasonable prices. And if there is an engagement in the air, the diamond rings on display will have a special appeal for you, for just now there are some beautiful jewels set in new designs of gold or platinum. Whether you choose the one perfect, diamond in the solitaire ring, the cluster, two stone or three stone design, you will have a charming ring. And an important thing is that these are still being sold at pre-war prices while the stock lasts. For the Festive Table. i Here is the festive season once more I and son you’ll be shopping for the | table delicacies so necessary for maki ing Christmas and New Year a joyous ; occasion. You'll find all the good •hings you need at Shepherd’s Service Store. There are Christmas crackers ii boxes from 2s to 2s 9d, and English crystalised fruits from 2s 3d per box. Needless to mention, fruit and nuts, which any self-respecting festive table cannot do without. Anu what could be nicer on a hot day than fruit juices, especially pineapple juice, or the grape or apple variety. Then, of course, chocolates play a part in the scheme of festivity, and you may choose Queen Anne chocolates from Is 6d per box, or fancy boxes of chocolates from 2s. Other delectable sweets are Mackintosh’s toffees from Is per tin. Dolls Prams and Strong Wooden Toys. One of the best equipped shops for dolls’ prams, wooden toys, basketware of all kinds, chairs for babies and toddlers is that of Bench’s Pram House (opp. Regent Theatre) They have a fine display for the season of goodwill and gifts. Well-made and ’ very sensible toys for children are the wooden lorries and engines from 2s • 9d. hobby horses from Is 6d or rocking horses from 10s 6d, wheelbarroxvs from 4s 3d, and strong carts. For the . small daughter of the home there is a J wonderful selection of dells’ prams to J suit all purses, at prices from 6s 6d to ') 85s. As well as a large variety of .shopping baskets, trays, linen baskets • (from 17s 6d to 27s 6d), seagrass ' chairs of all kinds, there are baby swings from 8s 6d, baby chairs from 17s 6d, and the gaily-painted fiddle chairs with feeding trays. , Dustin’s New Shop Open-; On Monday. i Have you noticed that Dustin’s new [shop is nearing completion? It is to •be opened on Monday. The modern ; arrangement is a tremendous imi provement and will give the managei ment the opportunity of effecting considerable improvements in service and shopping comforts. The general layout is artistic and pleasing, and the counters, with their glass cases are arranged according to modern methods and provide added convenience and attractiveness. The chromium and black fittings have been carried out to good effect, while the layout is artistic and pleasing. The shop is the most modern and best appointed of its kind in town. All ready for display in the nexv premises is an array of Christmas cakes and Christmas puddings, an innumerable assortment of bon-bons and gift boxes of chocolates in all their variety. If the making of Christmas cakes and puddings is a problem to you, Dustins can again help to solve the difficulty with their quality confections for which the best ingredients are used. Coinfort In the Home. And no one knows it more than the housewife who longs for a little more freedom from the worries of the kitchen. Saying a “Merry Christmas” with a modern gas cooker would make any woman happy, especially for the housewife who has only an oldfashioned range, the gift would be | truly appreciated. Instead of all the | bother and fuss, all she would have jto do would be to put the dinner on. adjust the regulator, and she would then have freedom and leisure. And when the housewife is happy the family is also happy. 'Phone the Gas Department to install a gas cooker and bring contentment to your home. It will be appreciated this Christmas. Perhaps you have installed a perfect gas cooker. If so, why not a refrigerator this Christmas? A beautiful gleaming thing that is a joy to behold, and which means magic on hot days when cold meals are preferable. Then you might consider the installation of the Junker hot water system—such a boon and saves weary hours fussing round waiting for water to