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Ashburton Guardian, Volume 67, Issue 55, 14 December 1946, Page 2

3K . • r”** m For your child A BETTER CHANCE Not so long ago in New Zealand only a very few children received a reasonably complete education. The rest went from primary school straight to work. Today every child must continue at school until he or she is fifteen years of* age. Furthermore, every child is entitled to four years of free secondary education. ' Practical training This increase in the time all our children are at school has made other changes necessary. Many of our youngsters ’have strong practical ability for which advanced secondary education is unsuitable. For them New Zealand schooling now makes use of modern equipment to teach carpentry, engineering, science, farming, homecraft. More of this equipment is wanted. -' ' $ The new spirit Hundreds of our schools have been built or altered for greater light, air and cheerfulness. There is a happy relationship between pupil and teacher. Life in a modern school is full of activity, purpose, and the joy of working together. Physical wellbeing These advances plus a new attention to the body through free milk and apples, free medical and dental care, and better methods of physical training will put the New Zealander of tomorrow among the best developed, best informed, best balanced citizens of the world. How you can help You can help by taking an interest in your local school, your school committee and parents’ association. And here is one way to help obtain better schools and more teachers. Work steadily and— KEEP PRODUCTION HIGH ISSUED B¥ THE NEW ZEALAND GOVERNMENT

KING OF ’EM ALL - FOR 1947! THE “REGENT” BEDROOM SUITE i mms mm II ill issagi mggi mgs. 4 PIECES FOR A MERE 1 Packed free on rail at Christchurch. The Super “REGENT” Suite in selected Rimu; highly polished, and made to the best standards of faithful workmanship. First grade non-sag wire mattress, really roomy robe, reflex mirrors, all drawers dove-tailed. An absolute faultless buy ! ! We consider this an unbeatable bargain. Special Discounts to Returned Servicemen and Servicewomen. Make sure you contact us—NOW. Smiths City Market, 550 Colombo Street, Christchurch, C. 1.

& © xmas am ICR All »IHE FAMILY YES, SANTA CLAUS will be here before you’ve time to turn round. And, as you know from past years, it pays to be early in selecting your CHRISTMAS GIFTS. LADIES’ HANDKERCHIEFS, in various designs and colours. Priced 10|d to 1 /8. “Domeys” Lavender GIFT SETS containing seven Bath Cubes, and one Cake of Soap. Priced 5/11. Men’s SILK and WOOL CASHMERE TIES. Priced 3/6 to 7/6. CALENDARS and CHRISTMAS CARDS, in a big variety. All Reasonably Priced. “London House” GIFT SETS, contains Foundation and Cleansing Cream, Face Powder, Talc, Lipstick and Rouge. Priced 22/6. “Diana” Old English Lavender SETS, containing Talc, Perfume, Soap and Bath Cubes. Priced 91-. TOWEL and FACE CLOTH SETS nicely wrapped. Priced 7/9. CUSHIONS, beautiful designs, well filled. ' Priced 23/3 and 29/6. TEA COSIES, in floral felt, cellophane wrapped. Priced 15/-. FELT TABLE CENTRES, in a big range of colours, nicely wrapped. Priced 9/6. Men’s SILK DRESSING GOWNS, in all sizes and colours. Priced 65/- to 84/9. Men’s SPORTS SHIRTS, in all types and sizes. Priced 9/11 to 12/9. Boys’ BRACES. Priced 2/8. Boys’ SPORTS SHIRTS in white and colours. Sizes 24 to 32-inch. Ail Reasonably Priced. G. HEFFORD & Co., Ltd., General Drapers and Men’s Mercers, EAST AND TANCRED STREETS, ’PHONE 33.