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THEY TEII ME IT CAN'T BE “ Can V’ saW Wellington, or was it Gladstone, in 5 88 ? " Can’t ! Such a word is not in the dictionary ! The exact source of the declaration Is immaterial, the sentiment expressed . . • everything ! ” « It’s no use,” so many people tell me, " it simply can’t be done, and you’re running your head against a brick wall.” " Why ? ” I demanded. " Because people in New Zealand are so utterly unaccustomed to the sight of a Family Wine Merchant’s delivery vehicle—they would not respond to the service and would resent a Wine Merchant’s Van outside their doors.” " Nonsense, I ref use to believe such prejudice. To know where and how to obtain good wines is something to be proud of—a mark of knowledge and good judgment : To offer your friends the finest wines and spirits—the highest degree of hospitality and friendship s To know your Wine Merchant then, to share his experience and accept his advice, Is the obvious way to cultivate your taste In good wine£ arid spirits. To have his van, if so distinctive a vehicle as Warners New Wine Express can be so called, outside your Home—a proof of good taste ! ” " I propose then to offer a refinement oTservice hitherto riot known in New Zealand, althriugh gladly accepted in all other parts of the English speaking world. By this service you may call at Warners personally, or telephone, for really expert advice on the choice of Wines and Spirits, or to place an order for any quantity—from one bottle upwards-—and your requirements will be delivered to your door by Warners distinctive Wine Express, at no additional cost. It seems ridiculous to suppose that such a service could be disregarded or unappreciated.” it can ! ’Phone 33-217 and see ! ” " Can’t be done ? Of course B. REGINALD COLLINS, Wine Merchant,-Warners. Christchurch. AN ABRIDGED LIST OF WINES AND SPIRITS Ron'; ’o Tawny Port Romaic Invalid Port Romaic White Port Romaic Dry Sherry Romalo Sweet Sherry Warners Rare Old Whisky .. Warners Orange Gin ~ Warners London Dry Gin .. .. .. Warners Fine Old Brandy .. Warners 3 Star Brandy .. .. (Specially recommended for invalids) • , Warners Cocktails (Sweet or Dry) Prom 3/9 3/9 3/9 4/6 4/6 10/6 8/6 10/6 10/6 15/12/6 EXCLUSIVE LINES Finest Old Cardhu Whisky Bollinger Champagne Special Curvee Sicart’s Special Reserve Cognac (A magnificent old Liqueur) 16/6 22/6 35/The undermentioned rare wines and spirits are shipped by the renowned firm of Hedges & Butler Ltd., which was founded in the year 1667,. and has continuously supplied the Royal Family under Special Warrant, commencing with ILM. King William IV., in 1830, right up to the present day. Hedges & Hedges & Hedges, & Hedges & Hedges & Hedges & Hedges & Hedges & Pale Sherry Old Brown Sherry Amontillado Sherry Club Port Grown Port Empress Port .. Club Gin Butler’s Butler’s Butler’s Butler’s Butler’s Butler’s Butler’s Butler’s Whisky Commemoration Vat 16/6 11/12/6 Telephone 33-217 AND THAT’S MV ANSWER! I ■i Jill llj.u.m Wii ** - ' mgr i'is IIMMfMiIUC 9 Mi jS*x> WmSm r*el mm fkl -til m m

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