"Shocking!" was Mr. W. D. Lysnar'i comment on the state of the roads in tha North of Auckland, wher Mr. Lysna? has been paying a visit. "They ara shocking, being mostly clay, and are con* verted into quagmires by a shower o. rain." There are, of course, exceptions (he continued), but he was referring tot the main arterial roads. Personally* he was fortunate enough to escape evenl a shower of rain, and was able to keep all his appointments. In the extrem. North, at Kaitaia, in the Mangonui di_« trict, there was a good main road to. Mangonui harbour, the port of the dis-e trict, and tha settlers were going in fot| a further loan of £60,000 to complete their other roads. Heavy brown stripe Turk towels, two. for 2/11, at Ashley's Busy Corner, Newton.— (Ad.) Tbe soap that's martins JNew Zealand. famous "TANIWHA." It's just perfecl for every requirement of the home.-* kitchen, laundry, bath.—(Ad.) Many of the garments which will be displayed for your inspection to-morrow evening at rhe J.C.L. promenade show of autumn and winter fashions -were personally selected by our supervising buyer, who visited England and America. with the express purpose of securing the latest novelties from those two countries. Do not fail to see them. Open to-morrow evening from 7 to 9 p.m. Orchestral music.—John Court, Ltd., Queen Street.—(Ad.) Ladies' fawn raincoats, 39/6, 49/6, 65/, 79/6. Tweed coats 39/6, 45/ up. Sealette coats 85/. Bargains in blankets, rugs, and sheeting.—Bridgman's sale. —(Ad.), Hancock's "Nu-Beer" is proof that a J non-intoxicating ale loses nothing in | llavour, snap and sparkle, by reason of its low alcoholism. Brewed just as I ordinary ale is browed, with malt and hops, none of the strength-giving palatable properties of ale arc sacrificed, and Hancock's "Nu-Beer" is a beverage worthy of commendation from every connoisseur. Sold everywhere—at all times.— (Ad.) "No-Rubbing" Laundry Help. Popular everywhere, because it lightens women's work co on washing days. 1/ packet sufficient for seven weekly washings.— Rews' Stores, Queen Street.—(Ad.) Big job purchase of niiion, georgette, and voile blouses, dainty goods, being sold at "clean sweep" sale prices, at George Ashley's sale, Pitt Street and Ka rangali.ipe Road.—(Ad. i The promenade show of autumn and winter fashions at the J.C.L. starts tomorrow and continues for several days. 1 o-niorrow evening open from 7 to 9 p-'ni. Orchestral music—John Court LtdQueen Street.— lAd.)
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Auckland Star, Volume L, Issue 72, 25 March 1919, Page 6
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