Florists' windows are a blaze of bloom at the present time, in ous establishment to-day was displayed a very fine collection of gladioli blooms. Years ago the soldier red was common in most gardens, but to-day the shades range from deep purple to almost orange. Similar improvements have of late been made in the snapdragon, which at the present time ha 3 a wealth of colours and shades, but in neither the gladioli or antirrhinum hae a blue variety been shown. "Unless extraordinary i-ircumstances arc disclosed," remarked Mr. J. IC. Wilson, S.M., to-day, "it is not my practice to allow cost's of getting valuations. It ie the landlord's duty, when applying to have the rent of premises fixed, to come prepared to show the valuation upon which he bases his claim." This was in answer to a request for costs of valuation in a case where the Court had raised the rent. Now Zealand housewives continue staunrb supporters of " Xo-liubbing" Laundry Help, because if so wonderuflly lightens their work on washing daye. Ad. A delightful present, a child's full-size tea set, ware, 11/6, at Tonson Gariiek's.—-(Ad.) Be practical and buy Stone's footwear as a Xmas present at Stone's "Happy Family" Shoe Stores.—(Ad.) Buy more and spend less. Do your Xmas shopping in ghow room and drapcrv at the Economic, opp. Toy/ii Hall.—(Ad.) Gent's white canvas cricket boots and shoes for sport and holiday wear, at Stone's "Happy Family" Shoe Stores. (Ad.) ' The fishpond opens daily 10 a.m. for juvenile anglers. Fun and good value, too. In Ihe basement. Fishing rods Gd each. —RcndcH's, Ltd., Karangahape Rd. (Ad.) Yes. travel, but not without a Tdnson Garlick f-uit case—22, 24, and 2G. inch, 74/6 to 88/. upwards.—(Ad.)
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Auckland Star, Volume LII, Issue 303, 21 December 1921, Page 7
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