MARGOT GOES SHOPPING

Wanganui Chronicle, 19 December 1950, Page 9

MARGOT GOES SHOPPING

Last-Minute Gift Suggestions. Only a few more days in which to shop Go along to Rowell’s Book Shop, where there are useful gifts for every member of the family. There are books on all subjects, fiction, travel and household, and a large range of annuals for the children, stamp albums and a big line of photograph albums, diaries, stationery, fountain pens, propelling pencils, inkstands, desk tidies, and a good selection of Bibles and prayer books. Mason Struthers and Co. In the wide selection of goods at Mason, Struthers and Co., Ltd., that would appeal as Christmas gifts are cigarette boxes and ash trays, attractive chinaware dishes, salad sets and jugs. In Carlton ware are condiment sets, sandwich plates, salad bowls and jugs, also coloured Carlton ware. Other solutions to just what to give are seen in the section for crystal, silverware and cutlery. Practical gifts for everV day use are bread bins, priced at’ 30s, large butter coolettes at 655, willow clothes baskets 17s 6d, and something new is the peg easy clothes bassinet at 26s 6d. And what about a garden seat as a gift? This firm stocks all sports and camping equipment, children’s scooters, trikes, coasters, pedal cars and meccano sets, which give endless enjoyment to the small boy. Londontown.

Beautiful lingerie has a never-fail-ing charm and fascination for women and particularly is it appreciated as a Christmas gift. This year sees more variety in trimming, style, and materials, so if you have made up your mind to say a “Merry Christmas’’ with a gift of lingerie, do see the display at Londontown. Dainty two-piece sets, pyjamas, slips, panties and sleepwear show all the 'latest styles. Slips are from 10s to 17s 6d, nightdresses in all sizes, lace and motif trimmed, from 21s, floral celanese nights in crossover style and cap sleeve, lace trimmed are 27s 6d. Bed jackets (from 13s 3d) and housecoats in a variety of materials from 45s are in attractive styles. If it’s something in the cosmetoc or toiletries line, you’ll find a selection at the cosmetic department, and while there, do look at the novelty English jewellery. You’ll like the jewelled filagree powder compacts, the necklets, brooches and the very unusual dress ornaments.

For Father, son or Uncle. Don’t overlook the man of the house during the excitement of present giving. Show him that he is not forgotten. If he is a smoker, wish all the best with a gift of good cigars. J. Goss and Son, Tobacconists, 35 Avenue, have the best selection seen for many years. Packets of five cigars can be bought for as little as 2s and there are others pt 4s 6d, 6s and 8s fid. or for 10s or Ils fid vou can buy packets containing ten. He will beam with delight if he finds a box of 25 cigars on Christmas morning. These are nriced at 27s Id. 31s 3d and 35s sd. Tf he prefers a pipe, there’s a superb range of London made pines. Silvermounted G.B.D. are 29s fid, and Barlings 30s 9d. plain Barlings 26s 9d. Hardcastle Crown 31s, selected briars 2s, and a good selection of pipes from 5s 6d up to 15s. Perhans he would welcome a tobacco pouch. At Goss’ are the best morocco and kid skin at various prices from 8s fid to 24s 6d, and there's a special Gold Shield presentation pouch at 47s fid. Cigarette cases, best English value, range from 17s to 32s 9d and lighters include Appolo, 32s 6d and 36s 6s, Thorens at 30s, 345, and 39s 6d, and Ronsons 555, 655. and. 82s 6d. This firm stock parts and service Ronsons. If he is a nonsmoke:’ he would probably appreciate a new safety razor—the latest mode! Gillette. These are from 14s 6d to 425, and Gillette Standard from 3s 6d to 7s 6d. If he is a bowling enthusiast a good suggestion is a good bullock-hide bowl bag at 53s 6d. Other ideas are shaving brushes, hairbrush sets, and wallets.