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New Zealand Graphic, Volume XXI, Issue XXVII, 31 December 1898, Page 860

The Oldest Inhabitants say so, therefore it must be eorreet. That never before, in the history of Auckland, have such crowds been seen in Queen-street. Tn front of IREDALE’S, the pedestrian traffic is particularly congested, so much so, that a constable has been detailed solely for this part of the street in order to keep the crowds moving on and prevent obstruction. It is a funny sight to see IREDALE’S old ‘Santa Claus ’ hobbling along, the delight of all the ‘small fry’in the city, closely watched by the lynx-eyed man of the law, ready at any moment to pounce down on him on a charge of ‘obstruction.’ IREDALE IS HAVING A ‘ GREAT TIME.' This remark is 1 icing made on every hand, both by residents and visitors, and the truth of it cannot be doubted. IREDALE’S CHRISTMAS TRADE 1h exceeding hln wildest expectations. The daily crowds are ho dense that even with a largely augmented staff he has great difficulty in coping with them. The Toy and Fancy Bazaar Ik an unqualified success. IREDALE runs thin de|>artin«ml at Christtnas time merely as an advertisement. and an ho has not room to carry any of the stock left over, he is now offering the remainder of his wonderful stock of Toys, Dolls, Fancy Goods, etc., AT EXACT COST PRICES! Such an offer as this is bound to attract every man, woman, and child in the city.