Rushden Christmastide – A Stroll Round the Town

A casual visitor to Rushden would in every direction see signs that our townspeople are by no means behind other folk in the provision made for celebrating Christmastide. The shops have for some time been taking on a gay appearance and have this week blossomed forth in all their Christmas glory. And, though for many “A Merry Christmas” will be impossible, there is little doubt that on the whole the Yuletide festivities this year are as welcome as ever. The various tradesmen of the town have done their best to enable all to enjoy themselves, and below will be found a list of the displays made by the principal firms:-

Mr Ashby, tailor, has filled one of his windows with jackets, furs, etc., while in the other are to be seen bicycles and fancy goods.

Mr J B Bailey’s windows are filled with seasonable articles of clothing.

Messrs Busby and Co. Have devoted one of their windows to boots, shoes, and slippers, and the other to millinery.

Messrs Burtons’ tea stores are showing a splendid lot of hams, bacon, lard, cheese, fruit, etc.

Mr Betts, florist, has an effective and seasonable display.

Mr J G Buckle, clothier, has a fine selection of every description of wearing apparel—hats, ties, shirts, gents’ underclothing, etc., etc.

Mr J Bugby, fish and poultry dealer, has an excellent display of geese, turkeys, ducks, fowls, rabbits, etc.

Misses Brown and Tester, of the Bazaar, have packed their window full of toys and fancy articles.

Mr W S Brown, confectioner, is showing a good assortment of cakes, sweets, etc.

The Co-operative Society, at each of their branches, have a good assortment.

Mrs Carter, jeweller, has a window stocked with jewellery, etc.

Messrs Cowell Wyatt & Co.’s window shows a good assortment of ties and fancy articles.

Mr Cartwright has toys and novelties in abundance, beside a good stock of Christmas cards.

Mr Desborough shows some good fruit and confectionery.

Messrs Denton’s grocery windows contain some fine fruit, provisions, etc. Their boot department is well supplied with every description of foot gear.

Messrs Everingham and King are showing a fine assortment of drapery goods.

Mr G Ellis’ showrooms are full of funiture and household requisites.

Mr Fisher’s window shows a good selection of toys and novelties.

Messrs Fuller and Stanton’s windows are full of provisions, and Christmas luxuries.

Messrs Freeman, Hardy and Willis are showing a good assortment of satin shoes of various colours.

Mr Gourlay's window is mostly filled with Vinolia soap, scent, etc.

Mr J Green has a fine lot of fruit and confectionery.

Mr Griffith, late Wilkerson, is showing scent, fancy articles, etc.

Miss Hewitt has a fine assortment of games, toys, cards, books, etc.

Mr Hutchinson shows some pretty articles of clothing, millinery, etc.

Mr J Knight’s windows are full of boots, shoes, slippers, etc.

Mr S Knight, draper, has a well-displayed stock of seasonable clothing and fancy goods.

Mr F Knight is showing some pretty articles of jewellery, rings, etc., suitable for presents, in his jewellery department, and a good stock of furniture.

Mr G Miller shows every description of ironmongery, cutlery, etc.

Messrs Moody and Luck's window is dressed with a good assortment of hats, caps, etc.

Mr Nattrass shows a good stock of useful and fancy articles, cruets, cutlery, electroplated goods, etc., suitable for presents.

Mr Powell is showing some excellent photographs of local scenes, in the shape of Christmas greeting cards.

Messrs Phillips, drapers, have a fine exhibition of rugs, carpets, etc.

Messrs Palmer and Battersby's windows are full of provisions, fruit, etc., destined for Christmas consumption.

Messrs J and C Robinson show a good assortment of boots, shoes, and slippers.

Mr Roberson’s well set-out windows contain babies’ requisites, ladies capes, jackets, gloves, fans, and fancy articles.

Mr Scrivener shows watches, clocks, etc.

Mr Sargent has a good stock of goods, cutlery, cruets, etc.

Mr Walpole Smith presents a choice display of iced cakes, sweets, and other dainties.

The Singer Sewing Machine Company’s window is very attractive.

Messrs Seckington have a choice collection of plants, ferns, Christmas trees, holly, etc.

Mr Sedgman has filled his windows with hats, shirts, fronts, collars, ties, etc., all up-to-date.

The Star Tea Co. are making quite a big display. They have a very large assortment of tinned provisions and fruits, hams, bacon, butter, etc. One window is devoted almost entirely to crockery, etc., given as presents.

Mr Staniland has some useful presents in the shape of gloves, hosiery, children’s clothes, etc.

Mr C Smith, chemist, has a splendid show of scent and fancy boxes of soap. In the centre of the window is a huge bottle of Eau de Cologne.

Messrs Smeathers’ window contains an apetising show of cakes, sweets, etc.

Messrs Thomas and Potter have a good selection of high-class furniture.

Messrs Tailby and Putnam, grocers, have a grand show of provisions, fruits, etc.

Mr C F Tall, Church Parade, has a splendid show. One window contains blankets and quilts. Another jackets, capes, shawls, etc. Gloves and fashionable millinery are also shown.

Mr Ward, grocer, has now returned to the corner shop, and has a fine display of seasonable provisions.

Messrs Webb’s windows are well worth a visit. They are chiefly devoted to shirts, ties, handkerchiefs, boys’ suits, etc.

Mr G Willmott as usual has a fine show of poultry.

Mr Yates has a good show of photographs, frames, and toys.

The Meat Show

Meat of prime quality is to be seen at all the shops. The principal displays are:-

Co-operative Society	Mr W H Skinner, Wellingborough-road.
Mr T H Higgs, Wellingborough-road.	Mr Smart, Queen-street.
Mr Hollis, Church-street.	Mr Thomson, High-street South.
Mr T A Knight, High-street South.	Mr Warren, Cromwell-road.
Mr C E Knight, High-street.	Mr Williams, Cromwell-road.
Mr G H Skinner, The Green.

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