MARGOT Goes Shopping

Wanganui Chronicle, Volume 89, Issue 299, 19 December 1945, Page 2

MARGOT Goes Shopping

GIFT SUGGESTIONS

Distinctive Gifts. Many and varied are the articles that till the shelves and glass cases at the Glory Box. There are such lovely things that there should he no difficulty in choos ng a Christmas gift. China, brassware, crystal, pottery and glassware are among the innumerable articles on display in this shop of attractive goods. Your Christmas Cake. Don’t spend hours sweltering over a hot oven, when you can buy really delicious Christmas cakes from Brown’s Home Cookery, Maria Place. Only the best ingredients are used in the making of the cakes, which are also beautifully iced, this firm being expert in the art of cake decoration. Artistic Hand-Painted Gifts. Be sure to see the artistic handpainted Christmas gifts of outstanding quality find artistry at Phyllis M. Weekes, Floral Studio, 106 Avenue (opposite Purser’s). The unusual designs are all the work of Phyllis Weekes, and any one of the variety of articles would make a most acceptable gift. Dainty Baby Wear. All that is daintiest in garments for the tiniest members of the family, is to be found at M. McKinnon’s, Baby Wear Specialist, 126 A Victoria Avenue. Cotton, print sun bonnets, exquisitely smocked frocks and smocks, handknitted cardigans, pilchers, bootees and shoettes, cotton suits for small boys, muslin frocks, and satin pram sets are among the goods on display. For Father a d The Boys. If you are looking for Christmas presents of clothes for boys, you cannot do better than step into Koorey’s. In th:s shop are khaki shirts and shorts and white sports shirts, similar to the men’s. There are also boys’ blazers, sun helmets in khaki, grey and blue. Play suits of shirts and shorts for toddlers are in light-weight materials in colours of fawns, greys and blues. For Father there’s an excellent selection of handy and useful gifts. Slippers Are Appreciated

What a blessed boon is a comfortable pair of slippers at the end of a tiring day! And what a pleasure to wear when they are colourful and smartly styled! Slippers that would be welcomed by any member of the family are stocked at Crichton and Newman’s well-known boot and shoe -hop. Crichton and Newman thanks all for their patronage during the year and Extends to all the Compliments of the Season.

Books, Booklets, Cards and Calendars Shoppers will have no dilticuhy in selecting just the right Christmas card or calendar at Poynter’s, Booktellers and Stationers, where there’s a splendid collection to choose from. Small booklets are another happy thought and for a good selection this is the shop to visit. And if you intend giving a diary there are the pocket variety and the business and desk diaries. Boxed stationery, novelty blotter.-, telephone books, garden notes, also baby record books, arc among other suggestions. And, ot course, books! Books for boys and girls, picture books for toddlers, popular annuals, school and adventure stories and games of all kinds are at this shop. Among books for adults is to be found reading which suit all tastes, The be..t known authors are represented in the books on display. "The Gift House’’ If you appreciate artistic things you should certainly visit the Gift House, Majesdc Corner, to choo..e your Christmas gifts. Most attractive is the collection of novely semi-jewel-lery, which includes frock ornaments. Then there are handbags in real skin and leather bags that will give excellent service and all that is good in travelling bags and attractively decorated felt shopping bags. Ana what woman is not entranced with a gift of gloves? There’s a fine range at the Gift Housd, where there are many suggestions for presents. These include lancy mirrors, pictures, art needlework, and latt, but not least, perfumes—always acceptable. The selection of gifts becomes a pleasant and interesting task at this shop.

Basket Craft and Dolls’ Prams Toddlers and tmali girls should be the easiest people on your Christmas list—especially when you have seen the dolls’ prams at Stewart’s Baskeiwork Shop, 205 Avenue. Attractively lined in blue or rose shade with side curtains to match, these prams are fitted with steel undercarriages and steel handles. The tiny toddler is cateied for with the wicker type of dolls’ pram. An expert craftsman m basketware, Mr. Stewart has on display plain and gaily coloured shopping baskets, bi Ke baskets, clothes baskets, round or three-cornered linen baskets, any of which would make a p.ac’.ical gift. Then there are basinet tes, cane pramette., folding sulkies, bike seats for toddiers, also children’s chairs. Remember Stewart's for basketware.

A Good Book For Christmas Half the joy of. a happy Christmas lies in choosing a good book. At H. I. Jones, Bookseller and Stationer, there are books available for all tastes and all ages. Children are well catered for at this season. There are "More Stories" by Bryan O'Brien, 'The Twins Series (for girls) and boys books, also Coles Funny Picture Book. There is a splendid assortment of books to help grown-ups spend many delightful hours this holiday season. Among them are "Years of Victory," by Arthur Bryant; "The Price of Admiralty," by Paul McGuire; "Pastoral" by Nevilie Shute; "Mr. Gurney and Mr. Slade," by W. Deeping; "Out of the Shadows," by Anne Duffield; "Died in the Wool,"'by Ngaio Marsh, "Toward Zero," by Agatha Christie and "Yeomans Hospital,” by Helen Ashton. A book of deep in.erest by a Wanganui author, F. Woollams, is “Corinth and All That.” The book "Oid Whanganui,” by W. Downes should also appeal as a Christmas gift. The Store For Gifts This is ihe£ season when Londontown Store is especially attractive tu gift shoppew. Already many have solved their shopping problems, so do not put off your purchases until the last minute or the best of the things wiil be gone. When in the store last week I noticed a lovely range of lingerie, and dainty undies all at.ractively boxed for gift-giving, and most acceptable for presents as every woman will tc-lj you/ The materials include locknit, florals, satins, spun silks and washing crepe de chines in pretty pastel shades. There is also gay beach wear. Ami have you thought of what to give the young girls of the family? If you have decided on a frock oi f swimming suit, do visit Londontown and see their line display. There's also a good range of pyjamas, nighties and aprons for the children. They will want toys, too, for their Christmas morning stocking.?, and those will be found in good supply. Also most appreciated are gifts of cosmetics and toiletries of which this firm has a good variety. In this section, too, are gifts for the menfolk--"Clubman” sets, bowls ot Colgate's shaving soap, packages of "Army Club" shaving lotions and creams, also hair oils and many othei gifts. And what about treating yourself Io a new frock for Christinas? There's a most amazing collection lo

choose from. Amone other suggestions at this store “are handkerchiefs, cellophane-wrapped materials for blouses, aprons or children’s frocks, packaged towels and linen, gloves, hosiery, and a host of otner goods that would make excellent jjifts. And don’t, forget the furniture department if you’ve planned a present for the home, a fireside chair lor Grandma or Grandad, or a wedding gift for a friend.

The Gift Problem Solved Maton Struthers’ this year again have a wonderful selection of Christmas gifts and their shop is reple-e with a variety of goods from which gifts can be chosen for all the members of the family and friends. Perhaps mother has wanted a now dinner set for a long time, but these have been hard to obtain. Well, ths firm now has an excellent Ine of dinnev sets of 32 pieces for £6 ss, and theic are tea-sets to match at 39s 6d. Dress-ing-table alarm clock , obtainable in four colours, are another suggestion. These are priced at 42s 6d. Other ideas include ladies’ and gent’s wristlet watches of which there is a large, range, smokers’ stands, trays, pottery. Pyrex, Ranzware, Dorney’s boxed soaps, perfumes and bath cubes, writing sets and woodware. For the men. folk you can choose from a good coi lection of tobacco pouches, cased hair brushes, travelling sets, pocket leather writing sets, shaving soap and brushes. Toys galore for children include steel and wooden toys of all kinds, rocking and hobby horses, Jiffv Jovna Wonder Toy, jig-saw puzzles, boxed dolls, cuddly and soft toys, doll’s pushchairs, small footballs, and for older boys and girls there are tennis rackets and cricket bats. The shop i~. filled with these and many more nice gilts to choose from.