MARGOT GOES SHOPPING

Wanganui Chronicle, 14 December 1949, Page 9

MARGOT GOES SHOPPING

• Suggestions For Xmas Gifts

Sweet Packages for the Christinas Stocking. You know the Majestic Sweet Shop, of course, where everybody goes for those delectable sweets, ices, etc. Well, in my visit to the shop yesterday I discovered they had something new in the way of attractive packages that are welcomed on Christmas morn. In all sizes to suit various ages they are from Is 2d upwards. nil- Gift Shop Suggestions. There is no end to the lovely and acceptable gifts at Valda Purdy’s Gift Shop. The newest art jewellery, china, crystal, silverware, dressing table sets, costume jewellery, handbags, clocks, hand-made crochet gloves are just a few suggestions, from hundreds of things on display. Take advantage of the lay-by to secure any article you want. The address is 184 Avenue, and the variety at this shop is positively legion.

Manicure Sets and Boxed Toiletries. Step in at the U.F.S. Dispensary, Guyton Street, when you are looking for presents this Christmas. You will find a good selection of gifts that will be welcomed by friends and relatives. Manicure sets, compacts, boxed hair brushes and three-piece brush and comb sets, boxes of toiletries, soaps and perfumes and bathsalts are among the many suggestions, while for the menfolk there are shaving soaps, and bowls, hygex brushes, lotions and hair brushes. Boxed Stationery and Books. At Poynter’s, Booksellers and Stationers, you will discover how easy it is to purchase a Christmas present that will fit in with the needs of friends and relatives. Stationery, of course, is a good choice, especially now that gift cabinets are again obtainable. It is a number of years since we have seen boxed stationery, so a visit to Poynter’s will give you plenty of ideas in that direction. For those who play bridge or other card games, a gift of playing cards is a good idea. And one of the joys of shopping at Poynter’s is the certainty of finding all sorts of little gifts in the way of blotters, engagement books and such little books as “The Songs of Ups and Downs,” “New Year Thoughts,” and H. L. Gee's “Timely Book,” just ;

mention a few. The needs of the children have been abundantlty catered for in the matter of annuals, stories of all kinds by aut’wrs beloved by boys and girls, also the kind of picturestory books that the younger children love.

For the Home Lover. You cannot realise until you have visited their showrooms what a wonderful and varied collection of useful gifts for the home are on display at Cuthbertson and Lee’s, Furnishing Specialists. I’m sure the decorative table lamps will caoture your fancy when you see them. One lovely one seen has tne shade hand-painted in landscape design and another in flower pattern and beautifully trimmed in silk velvet and finished with a large bow. You will admire the china cabinets, too, for there is real artistry in the designs. They are priced from £l3 9s 3d. Bedside cabinets—some styled to fit in corners —are among other suggestions. Then there’s writin B bureaux, which may be had in modern or period style. These, ai well as occasional tables of all kinds, and other furniture, shows excellent craftsmanship. I would also recommend to your attention the beautiful bedspreads and cushions, and the handsome firescreen and spark guard combined, the brass log boxes and fireside kerbs.

Xmas Gifts for Smokers. Christmas is one of the loveliest times of the year. We can enjoy all sorts of outdoor pleasures. But to enjoy them to the full, however, other things are needed to minister to our more physical comfort. Take, for instance, the importance of seeing that the man of the house has all the smoking requisites he needs for the holiday. The soothing effects of good tobacco, smoked in the form of a cigar, cigarette, or in a good pipe cannot be gainsaid. Those who desire to make gifts to friends and relatives cannot do better than pay a visit to J. Goss and Sons, Tobacconists and Hairdressers, in the Avenue. A pipe is a good companion, so wish him “all the best" with the best of pipes—a good pipe! And at Goss’ there are pipes as good as any man wants. If he’s already got one, ■give him another, for a pipe needs a rest from continuous service. There’s no end to the variety at this wellknown and popular tobacconist's shop. If you are thinking of cigarette cases this establishment is the right place. There is a very comprehensive range, including the English Benlow automatic combination case and lighter. Prices are from 19s 6d, 31s 6d. to £5 10s. Cigarette lighters also make admirable gifts and these are offered at. various prices, as also are wallets, which range from 5s 6d up to about 39s 6d. Then there are English tobacco pouches which cost from Ils 6d to 27s 6d with various prices in between. And there must be a few candidates for a razor—especially the “young shaver,” who borrows his father's razor, much to the latter's wrath. Make him independent and give him a Gillette or a Valet all to himself. If your choice is a Gillette, the prices range up to 35s 6d, and the Valet razors are priced at 6s, 14s and 645.

Hats to Delight the Eye. The Ascot Millinery Salon Is featuring picture hats for summer wear. Some are edged with plain or fancy crinoline straw and individually trimmed. Colours are black, navy,' white, wine, blue and grey and there are also Leghorn hats. Floral Gifts for Christmas. What more delightful gift for Christmas than a box of flowers or a cellophane wrapped bunch ot lovely blooms arranged by a skilful florist! For such a gift Theresa Anderson, Florist, Rutland Buildings, will arrange flowers to your liking. If you wish to send floral gifts to friends or relatives in any town in New Zealand, Theresa Anderson will send your order through the Florists’ Telegraph Association, and the flowers will be delivered at the address given and tne time requested. Excellent Selection of Books. One of the best equipped shops for books and stationery Is that of H. 1. Jones, whose business has been established for many years. As a firm with intimate knowledge of local requirements, they not only carry a comprehensive stock of books for all ages, but also make a fine display of stationery, fountain pens and pencils of all makes, Christmas cards, calendars and playing cards. The selection of books represents thoughtful discrimination. This is true of the fiction series, as it is of the class of more serious and informative ' volumes. Among the latter is Elliot R. Davis’ "A Link With the Past,” which tells of the many who have helped to blaze the trail during the last half century. If you look in the window, the attractively set out display will give you some idea of the type of books being featured specially for Christmas gifts. Miniature Reproductions, Pictures and Mirrors. When you think of pictures, think of Tingey’s, 69 Victoria Avenue. If it’s to be a picture gift don't fail to see the splendid collection at this shop. It includes hand-coloured miniature reproductions in various sizes down to a few inches, these being priced at 6s 6d. Other prices are 12s 9d, 39s 6d and 60s, according to size. You’ll find some interesting coloured photographs of New Zealand scenes that will make delightful gifts. They are 37s 6d, while a collection of framed pictures are from 15s 6d to 70s. A hanging mirror is always acceptable and at,this shop there’s a wide variety of shapes and sizes, some plain and others decorated with attractive designs In sand blasting. Trays are another idea for a gift. No longer are they plain, but are adorned with scenes or figures. And while you are in Tingey’s do look at the perspex articles. Very useful fruit covers, round and oval, crumb trays, flower troughs in different colours, also sandwich trays are included in the array of articles. A nice little present would be a framed motto, These are only 5s fid. Leisure Hour and Holiday Footwear. Christmas gift time is with us again, and slippers will be a favourite choice. Gift slippers she will love to receive are showing at the Meikie Lang Co. Ltd. Shoe Shop. There are a number of different styles, including gay floral footwear, with Cuban heels, others in corduroy velvet, the Neilson leisurehour slippers, which are obtainable in felt or leather, also the Jo-ann slippers, and there’s any shade you fancy. And here's some interesting news about holiday shoes. Footwear that is comfortable as well as smart, is one of the essentials for a happy holiday. Holiday shoes at Ivleikle’s are all one could wish. There are white canvas, toeless, swing back sandal style shoes, and the popular plaited lootwear in combined colours of naw and white, black or navy. Teen-agers will appreciate the lovely styles in all white, or black patent and suede shoes in ankie strap or court designs. Then there are the “Dalton Deb” shoes in navy and white, brown and white with high heels and peeper toe courts, also black or brown suede, some with the popular platform soles. Should you decide to give the children a gift of slippers you'll find some English ones in fawn camel hair with sponge rubber soles, and if it is to be footwear for the holidays there’s a range of English shoes in all styles and colours. Cosmetics, Toiletries and Undies. She shall have beauty! If you give her a set of the “Quinlan Sisters” beauty preparations from Londontown. At this departmental store, which is decked out with all kinds of lovely things for Christmas shopping, a new cosmetic department has been installed, as you will notice as you enter the store. There you will see all the beauty preparations as well as gitt packages of luxury bath powders and cuoes, all complexion soaps, one brand of which carries the name of “rowers in the Rain.” Featured at Londontown, too, is a large selection ol pretty undies, quilted satin bed jackets and dressing gowns. If there's one thing which will fascinate the average woman more than another it’s dainty lingerie. Ever so dainty are the lace trimmed a nd embroidered two ano three-piece sets in locknit, satin and celshung, priced from 19s 8d to S4s fid. Pyjamas in all pastel shades are similarly trimmed. They are in all sizes and from 22s 6d to 48s 3d. Locknit panties, bloomers and slips are obtainable in all sizes and colours. Lucky the woman who receives a quilted satin dressing gown or bed jacket on Christmas morn. The gowns are in soft shades of peach, rose, pale and deeper blues. Prices range, according to size and style, from £5 13s to £l2 5s 9d and the quilted bed jackets, in pastel blue or pink, are from 62s 8d to £5 7s 6d.