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Ashburton Guardian, Volume 55, Issue 139, 25 March 1935, Page 6

Easter at Mi Cook DECIDE TO-DAY! VISITORS FROM OVERSEAS, AND LOCAL TOURISTS STRONGLY SUPPORT THE CLAIM OF MT. COOK AS "NEW ZEALAND'S PREMIER HOLIDAY RESORT" IN ALL SEASONS. Alps and Glaciers. The Great White Company of Cook, Tasman, Sefton, and other alpine aristocrats is always an inspiring spectacle of splendid majesty. Here are the largest glaciers of the world's temperate zone —huge courses of sparkling ice, which can be safely traversed. All sights are on a stupendous scale. Many Delightful Trips. From the Hermitage, visitors can enjoy ail manner of pleasant trips in this charming wonderland. There are excursions to suit everybody. New Bodies for Old. The famous "champagne air" of Mt. Cook, "thousands of feet above worry level," is a never-failing tonic for body and mind. It acts like magic in dispelling physical or mental heaviness. Thousands of jaded folk have proved the truth of that statement. Very Cosy Hermitage. The Mt. Cook Hermitage, a fully licensed hotel, is renowned for the efficiency of its modern service. Comfort and happiness are assured for all guests. Cuts in Costs. Substantial reductions have been made in the Hermitage tariff, which ranges from 15/- a day, with extra concessions for stays of 7 days and more. Specimens of Low Fares. Here are specimens of the combined rail and motor return fares to the Hermitage for Easter: — From 2nd class Ist class. Christchurch £2 16 3 £3 4 2 Ashburton £2 8 1 £2 11 10 The Ideal Holiday.

Your Railways and Yourselves "ONE GOOD TURN DESERVES ANOTHER." Proverbs are often unconvincing—indeed, some are contradictory—but the one quoted is right in all respects. It is the foundation of the best business and the foundation of proper social conduct. Having satisfied yourself that your railways truly serve you in accordance with their maxim of "Safety,, Comfort, Economy" do not hesitate to spread your satisfaction among your fiiends. The more you are a good friend to the railways, the more your railways are able to be a good friend to you. Here is the friendly message of the Railways to the Public: "The More we Co-operate, the Better We Can Operate." You Can Telephone TO ANY PART OF THE DOMINION. Typical Charges for 3-minute Calls from ASHBURTON. 8 a.m. 6 p.m. 11 p.m. 8 a.m. 6 to. to to "to 6 p.m. 11 p.m. 6 a.m. 6 pj.m. 1 and t 6 a.m. 6 : to 8 a.m. 8 i s. d. s. d. s. d. < s. d. i . 11 6 4 Grey mouth ... 2 9 ' ..13 8 4 Blenheim ... 3 5 . . 1 10 11 6 Wellington ..40 ..2915 8 Wanganui ... 5 1 ..3619 11 Rotorua ... 7 1 . . 3 10 1 11 1 0 Auckland ... 76, (1) (2) (3) (4) 2 9 15 8 3 5 19 10 4 0 2 0 10 5 12 7 13 7 13' 7 6 3 9 1 .6 (4) (5) (6) Sunday and Holiday Concession Rates. On Sundays and the charges shown in columns (2) and (5) apply from 6 a.m. to II p.m. GIFTS fOR THE EASTER BRIDE CHINA, CROCKERY, CRYSTAL, BRASSWARE, CUTLERY, ETC. SHELLY CHINA (Latest Designs—--21-piece Teasets, 50/-, 95/-. Cups, Saucers, and Plates 6/6, 8/6, 9/6, 11/6. GRAFTON CHINA (Latest designs)-21-piece Teasets, 45/-, 55/-. Cups, Saucers and Plates 5/-, 6/-, 7/6, 9/6. AYNSLEY CHINA (Latest Designs)— 21-piece Teasets, 40/-, 45/-. Cups, Saucers and Plates 4/6, 5/-, 6/-, 6/6. "BIZARRE" WARE by Clarice CliffLemonade Sets, Biscuit Jars, Candlesticks, Honey Jars, Ink Wells, Etc. New Oblong Shaped Plates, 3/-, 3/9. JUST LANDED! GRIMWADES "RUBIAN ART" POTTERY, in Jugs, Teapots, Coffee Pots, Sugars and Creams, Sandwich Trays, Cruets, Honeys, Icing Sugar Sifters, Cake Comports and Powder Bowls. Also the New "Tea Blossom" Design in a range of items suitable for Wedding Gifts. Bulb or Flower Bowls in Rubian Art Pottery— Iyorihe Design 6/6, Primula Design 7/0, Marigold Design 8/6. PYREX WARE The Ideal GiftCasseroles, round and oval, 5/6, 9/6, 11/6 and 12/6. Pie Dishes, 5/-, 6/6, and 7/- each. Pie Plates, 4/-, 5/6, 6/-. Decorated Casseroles, 13/G and 15/6. CRYSTAL— X-piece Water Sets, 21/-, 28/6, 35/-, to 55/-. CHINESE BRASSWARE— Candlesticks, Vases, Trays Handbells, Book-ends, Toast Forks, Caddy Spoons and Comports. The above are'only a few of the lines in our store. You are invited 1 to inspect our display. John Orr & Co., Ltd., CHINA AND CRYSTAL SPECIALISTS, ASHBURTON.