1) ie at AY NRG Oa TART ee ate a SINE, = PTT eile ad conde! ake. laid — ane TO TET TSS = Ee se that shut _and opened, rea) hair and b———“Saree “painted shoes and etockings. Bi . | E k — — “Darling!"' exclaimed a mother, in that tone of patient exasperation one hears éometimes, touch! | And she gently unscrambled a fat, brown rhinocerous from the child's blond hair. The counter with the cirtus animals was a Httla too high for daughter to reach, but she had . A little girl, who started the day peasants by inventing a game of her own—of counting all the blue vaivet coats she saw—was a great help. She had one objective—a doll —the price to be within a. dollar. She wanted a «mall doll, anyway, she sald, so she could make clothes for It. Do Your Shopping Early This sort of excursion must be conducted early in the season to be truly enjoyable. One couldn't have near so much fun later, when the aisles are crowded and the eales- people nye vous. Afte admire some hey beantifer itttle music boxes that - linkled little bell-like 8 case with a vilken, and a whole rallroad system in ft, switches, a sta- tion, street lights, a stop and go align and ao train, of course, it was decided to go and visit the dolls im- mediately. There were just ever so many dolls to choose from, even if one's Purchase was limited to one precious dollar. They ranged in size from a tiny person who could hide under a stamp—at least under a Special De- livery stamp, all dressed, too, in a crocheted costume, to a large fat baby doll with a mild blank expres- sion, all of twelve inches high— which was marked “Special 95c."" ake Your Choice In Dolls There were just a few dressed dolls—most of them were waiting for a small, loving mother to clothe em. How very difficult to choose! There were ever Many eizes of small, jointed dolls, some with eyes 4, Here again a careful selection must be made—dark hair or light— blue Posar! or brown—four l#Httle cos- “you must not| d chcsen a sweet little brown-eyed girlie with a white hat and a red ress, and white shoes and stockings, then, that important matter being settled, one could visit thr other dolls at one’s leisure. The young lady often was very much interested In some lovply dolis from italy. They had pretty ‘‘char- acter” faces fluffy halr,-cunning full dresses with bite of bright felt for trimming, and carried most ani- mated expressions. Then there were other American dolls, In quite mod- ern dresses, pretty little corn color- ed organdie frocks with hand work on the front and tiny, fitted hata to match. The organdie costume came also in rose and apple green. Dolls From The Funnies There were the cartoon dolls too— chaceeters from the funnies, made of etamped, pebbled oilcloth, that should last for some time, even with the most energetic handlin Oh, yes, there were the doll things to look at. Little trunks that would close and lock.. When opened, there was the doll and all her wearing apparel. Some of these supplied brush and comb, and a tiny bar of and a wash cloth and towel. At peed Place, one could pur- chase a complete outfit for washing dollie wiotiies: There was a tub on a little table, a real-for-sure-enough wringer, a clothes basket, a drying stand and of course, an _ ironin board and tiny iron would follow. Come In All Colors There are only a few that might call static toys. It le a de- mand of childhood with all its stores of energy, that a toy do aome- thing. For the tiny folks—and even they enjoy rattles—there are soft toys to cuddle. Pale pink or blue plush animals of all elzes are waiting In the shop for them. Vel- vet creatures come in all colore— lavender pups, a fat blue pig ane? a charming kitten in tan, all ready to apring On a mouse. aS 800n as she or ‘he atarts to toddle about, the toy must be capable of more action, to hold the ttle one’s attention. Then come the push toys,’with a slender rod attached, so the toy may me ahead, A Httle boy would like a black bear who etruck a drum and clashed cymbals as he was pushed tum to choose from. Having ehead. There are other wooden e one| {mg box that will really play. Poin that are to be pulled on toony creatures to a fat duck that strikes her heed Into a pan, making a lovely rattleibang every time she S. move Things For Older Chi For the older children there are activities of many kinds suggested by the playthings. A boy can be an archer, one day after Christmes, and use his bows and arrows. sister's new dolls. Besides @ fine looking bus, there may be a hand- some coal truck to engage his atten- tion. These gifts are all construct- ive. He can be an engineer and construct buildings. He may even find an elaborate concrete mixer be- low the Christmas tree, ready for his industrious han If the young man decides to go into business, like Dad, there are desks just like Dad's to give him to use One is a roll top affair in sil- vered oak witha swivel chair. An- ‘other is flat topped. One side will roll ‘back and disclose a shelf for a t ter. hese days there are children’s typewriters, too. These make useful gifts. Here Are Musical Toys If a young person is inet ined to music, Dad and Mother will find all sizes of pianos at the toy shop for person's use re are cun- th t B ning small ones for her doll. There are larger ones, the size of a pack- there is one atill larger that fs a really truly piano and has a complete k and all. It stands about three and one-half feet high. This would be admirable as a gift to the oni who cares for music. With her doll and her be and a present a her older uae she Was ready go home and tell Mother all aver it. ® was to do her Christmas shopping a little ‘eter and felt amply prepared by the day's visit, not only to do her own shop- ping for gifts, but to advise, exper any member of the family bound on the same errand. lot of rot in potatoes this fat! {g “a to blight that sh been prevented by spraying. om- mercial potato production is now in that .class where hit-and-miss meth- ods are no longer — ee PAS Heer Ber Deer eh ed Jicds ; Give China or Glassware : This Christmas Sandwich Trays at Fancy Cream and Sugars cd icd = Bon Bons, Cake Plates, Celery Trays and ; . 60¢ to $2.50 mesyonsisse and Condiments Set 50c-$2.50 . 2e to $2.25 dl cdydk ld id od It’s anty a few ware. Christmas trade. May we suggest: Fancy Vases mas -- the one day in the year when you appreciate being rem- embered by your friends. could be nicer, or more useful, than -a gift of China or Glass- We are well stocked every purse and fancy. Fancy 23 piece Tea Sets Fancy Tea Pots .. Sherbert Glasses _.. Crystal Glass Salads ; Fancy Colored Glass Plates Fancy Lustre Beg Cans’ Fancy Cups and Saucers ._.. days till Christ- What for the Gifts to suit $8.50 to $20 & $1 to $250 & 1Se to 25c each a 25c each ff .35ce each gf ‘ic i ould havel§ Saas ae ———_————_ — RICHNESS NEVER EQUALLED The new Sparton EQUASONNE intro- duced an entirely mew term into radio «-+ "Tone Capacity.” It refers to rec tion of overtones as well as fundamentals, a g ity oe a fulluess... heat badnie in Hear it for yo SPARTON RADIO W.A. Britton’ s Furniture Store Wallace St. « Listowel, Ont. —, This advertisement will bring a message of Christmas greeting and _ joy to every home in Listowel and vicinity, We are going to-help you in your plans of selecting Christ- mas gifts for the whole family. There is n6 need of worrying about what to buy for Her, Him or The Children, as we have gone to all this trouble of selecting gifts that will suit everyone. Our stock of Christmas gifts is complete. We have arranged these gifts so that everyone can easily see what they want. We can assure you that you will not be disappointed by coming into our store to select your gifts. We have gained a reputation for selling the best kind of merchan- dise for the lowest possible prices. And we have already made many friends and customers, and _ this Christmas we expect to make more as our policy will always be—Good merchandise, small profits and a big turnover. FOR HER A beautiful Fur Coat. A nice Cloth Coat with the newest fur trimmings. Dresses of Velvet, Silks and Georgette. Fancy Knitted Suits and Sweaters. Silk, and Silk and Wool Hose. Fine Silk Underwear. Fine pair of Tie Oxfords or Strap Slippers. The newest in Fancy Hats. Silk and Georgette Scarfs. All kinds of Fancy Gloves Fancy Umbrellas in the newest shades. All kinds of Fancy Handkerchiefs, Garters, Shoe Trees, ete. All boxed in Christmas boxes. is Curling Irons Electric Lamps Skates : “FROM ane HARDWARE You're trying to think of a gift that not too that is “stereotyped,” nice to look at, yet decidedly use- ful. Well, how about an electrical item ?P Toasters Electric Irons Electric Heaters Electric Heating Pads Coleman Lamps Smoker Sets Silverware Flashlights Cutlery FOR A nice Suit or Overcoat. A good warm Sweater. HIM A fine pair of Oxfords or Cushion Sole Shoes. A fine Shirt, Tie or Scarf. Fancy Socks and Garters. Braces, Belts and Handkerchiefs. Kid, Mocea and Pigskin Gloves, Broadcloth and Flannel Pyjamas and Nightgowns. Underwear of all description, Hats, Caps, etc. We did not overlock the children as they shoul be remembered, too Children’s Sresies. Boys’ and Girls’ Sweaters. Girls' and Boys’ Coats. Infants’ White Fancy Coats. Boys’ Suits. ” Pees ‘and Girls’ Shoes and Rubbers. Boys’ Shirts and Ties. Children’s All Wool Knitted Suits. Children’s Caps and Scarfs to match. " Buy at Siegal’s and Buy Early Mitts and Gloves for Boys and Girls. Fancy Handkerchiefs, = Tite! dhe a Jimiaiak ae mimaztimez “a 1