SURPLUS MILITARY STORES

Auckland Star, Volume LXII, Issue 282, 28 November 1931, Page 21

SURPLUS MILITARY STORES

ATTENTION PLEASE

,A rm y Store# announce many New and Attractive Lines at Great Money-Saving Prices. Please read every line •j**,. Prp r ; ce List. The immense bargains will, and should appeal to all. It is imperative to buy the World's Best V rj 1 j Lowest Possible Prices,' and many lines are so suitable for Christmas Gifts and for every-day use. Last sold over seven thousand feet of Garden Water Hose. We have ten thousand feet now to sell, of the quality. Mail your Order to *77- THE MANAGER, ARMY STORES, BOX 137, CHRISTCHURCH. 4'; STORE AND SHOP: HIGH AND LICHFIELD STREETS, CHRISTCHURCH. PRINT YOUR NAME AND ADDRESS WHEN ORDERING. WE PAY THE FREIGHT.

RIVETS SETS, asstd. sizes, 1-8 to Jin., all steel, for 9d each. CENTRE BITS, with steel screw centre, i, 3-8, 5-8, 7-8, ror Bd. COUNTERSINK BITS, Rosehead, Tor Bd. eaoh, fin., 3-Bin., *in. LAWN MOWERS, best American makes, 5 blade, 12in, 47/6; 14in, 50/; 16in, 54/. Worth 50 per cent more. HAMMERS, SLEDGE, 71b, handled, Tor 5/6 each. NESTS OF ENGLISH SAWS, 3 large blades, 12, 16, ISin, with interchangeable handle, three screws,, ror 2/9 set. Worth 5/6. HORSE RASP, 16in., for 3/3. CARBORUNDUM TOOL GRINDERS, sln diam. wheel, ror 11/6. Worth 16/6. SOLID STEEL COMBINATION CUTTING PLYERS, 7in, 8 cutters for 1/9. GARDEN RAKE HEADS, English, 12, 14 or 16 teeth, for 1/4. PIN PUNCHES, solid' steel, for mechanics, motorists and farmers,, length sin, ror 10d; 6Jin for 1/; 7iln for T/3. FOOTPRINT WRENCHES, 12in, all Steel, for 2/6. DUTCH HOES, (jin, worth 2/, ror 1/3. FLOOR MOPS, dry, or for O'Cedar Oil, with screw in handle, made by the O'Cedar Mop Coy. worth 6/6, l'or 3/9. Wonderful bargain. CAKE ICING SETS, complete with large revolving cake stand, large syringe, and six silvered Icing Tubes, assorted patterns; these sets are beautirully made, and would make an ideal present, and a boon to any home at Xmas time, worth . 9/6 set, Tor 6/ set. DYES, . l'or all classes or dyeing, in Sky Blue, Pink, flelio, Scarlet, Black, Lemon, Cinnamon, Curtain Tint, Nigger Brown, Jade Green, Rose Pink Navy Blue and Green. Huge barg'iin, 5 pxts. fjr 1/, In one or assorted colours. PEARLS, PEARLS, PEARLS! Ladies, this is something extraordinary. These goods are miles below their real value, each string. is 60!n long, they arc Parisian Pearls, and termed rops pea"!? F«»r evening wear, in natural or light pink colour. Each pearl tapers in size, making a complete and beautirul set or pearls.' These have been sold at 21/. We have 1500 sets, post free for 2/11 set, and money cheerfully refunded if not absolutely satisfied—tout you will be more than satisfied. .Also 15,000 Strings or Pearls Tor once round the neck, 161 in long, solid Parisian pearls with rolled gold clasps. In natural or light pink. Post Free ror 1/ set, easily worth 3/6. PEARLS, a further parcel or these delightrul pearls now to hand. These are 2-itn. loi;g, tapering from large centres to a nice size small pearl, and in natural or pink colour, with clasp. These are worth 3/11 a set or more, and we have 1090 sets to oirer at 2/. Money back if nit ruily satisfied. 2000 SNOCAP MERRY WHIRL EGG BEATLRS now in use everywhere; worth 2/6 ror 1/4. Immense bargain. RAZOR BLADES, Tor Gillette Razor, 1/6 dozen. Best Sheffield make. LONDON PATTERN SCREWDRIVERS, Bln Blade,. English, worth 3/6, l'or 2/6. RATCHET SCREWDRIVERS, 4, 5, 6in blades ror 2/ each. RAILROAD SCREW WRENCHES, solid steel throughout, as used by the Govt.; size 12in; worth 10/6, for 6/6. AN XMAS PARCEL! One White Enamelled Toilet Fixture, 1 Enamel Tumbler Holder, 1 Snocap White Mixing Spoon, plain or slotted, One Spatula or Pastry Knire, One White Enamel Tooth Brush Holder ror Five Brushes; the retail value is 7/; the lot post free for 3/. 1000 SHEFFIELD 1-BLADE POCKET KNIVES, best cocoa wood handles, worth 2/6, for 1/9. RATCHET BRACES American make exceptionally strong, nickel plated, lOin rivet, worth 12/6, for 8/6. WHITE FLOOR MOPS, "Thrum," full size, worth 2/9, ror 1/9. A real labour saver. TIN KETTLES, nice handy size, ror 1/3 each. ... FIRE SHOVELS, worth 1/6, Tor 10d. ANTIQUE COPPER POKERS, worth 2/6, ror 1/6. SETS OF STEEL FURNITURE CASTORS, for Chairs, Tables, Chests and Wooden Beds, worth 2/6 set. A set or rour for 1/3. NAVY BLUE MILITARY GREAT COATS, Little need be said about these. Just received from the Defence Department in sizes 3, 4, 5, 6, 7, 8. Give measurement when ordering. For 15/-, post free. SOLID STEEL CROW BARS. Every part rings like a lire bell. They are steel throughout. 5 feet for 12/6. Mail Your Order To-day to THE MANAGER, BOX 137, CHRISTCHURCH. We pay the freight and deliver your goods either through the New Zealand Express Coy. or through the Post Oillce.

' .ii«ov HATS. We are handling some «H*SKds or these. They are made and as a hat i ;frdn and lasting wear, these are otor f or the Farm, Workshop, and for cvery-day wear f.HoJj« ay, ,° hjehiy recommended, and ; these aie ni B j possible size, from tSfto Si and in all intermediate sizes, Molt free, for 2/11. Jmvv CANVAS KIT BAGS, 33in. high, 6in. circ., with Brass Eyelets. . "j the ordinary Military service ■4« Bag for holding blankets and SSL r used, but in perfect condition. m2OO at 5/- each. . miiiTARY GOVT. BELL TENTS. Just been released ,by the office Department, andthey are in -'Set condition, although, they have used. Each tent is in a strong • wfnvas Kit Bag, and is complete with iSrones, etc. Worth £12/10/-, for delivered. They are 13ft* dia. TENTS, .extra strong material. Brand new. 12x14 Tent- 70/- 90/n* 10x12 12x14 15x10 16x18 Fly- 10 2 y_~ 38/ . 49/- 58/- «■•■>« AND YOUTHS' KHAKI DENIM iifiKETS for Hard Wear. These cannot j* beaten. Sizes 4, 5, 6, 7, 8 and 9, for 7/6 posted. «ii W OOL NAVY BLUE MILITARY ncKETS. Fresh stocks to hand from Trentham. Wen, these arc wonderful for hard wear. These can be had m sUgS 3> 4, 5 and G, l'or 9/- each. Oivc chest measurements. ILL WOOL NAVY BLUE TUNICS, for bovs from 12 to 16 years, and youths to vears 'Also suitable for men, and have collars and top pockets. All one nrlce '6/- each. Please state chest measurement when ordering. ■AVB' AND YOUTHS' PURE WOOL |J»VY BLUE SHORTS, for boys 12 to 17 years. For 4/- pair. Worth 10/. State size required. khaki DRILL TROUSERS. These are made from the best Govt. Drill obtainable. Thousands, and thousands already have' been sold. In all sizes, 3, 4, 5, 6, 7,8, and 9, ror 6/6, post tree. mding BREECHES. These are nicely made, yery Superior Khaki Drill of lasting duality." Each pair breeches has live noctets and are for Ladies, Men and Youths. All sizes. State waist size rcouired. Post Free, 15/-. Waist measurements, 27, 28, 30, 32, 33, 34, 36, 38, 39 and 40 inches. PUTTEES, genuine Military, all wool, for 4/--p«ir. Big bargain. MEN'S AND YOUTHS' REAL MILITARY LEATHER WAiST BELTS, with clasp. Worth 5/6. For 2/-. »ITS STEEL WRENCHES, 5 In set, double ended, oxidised steel; ■}, 5-16, 3-8, 7-16, h 9-16, 5-8, -2, 7-8 and lin. Worth : 5/6. For 3/6 set. HEDGE SHEARS, flln. blade, English, solid steel blades. Worth 8/6. For 5/6 pair. 10000- FEET HIGHEST GRADE GOODYEAR INDIARUBBER HEAVILY RIBBED 6ARDEN HOSE, -lin. diam. Money could not buy-better hose. Can be had in auy quantity. It is lone up in 500rt coils. Prloe, €d. foot, post delivered. MIRY SCRUBS, large size, double ended. Worth. 2/9. For 1/9. HAIR BROOMS, red backs. Worth 4/6. For S/-. MOTTLED XYLONITE DRESSING COMBS, to match toilet sets, in Pink, Green, Blue and Cream. These combs are solcl rrom 2/6 to 3/6. 2000 to be sold Tor 1/6 MCh. Loss than landed cast. SPRING' BALANCES, to weigh 501b.. with hook. Worth 2/6. For 1/9. 100 DOZ. SAUCE BOTTLES, 7in. overall. For 10d. each. BPONGE SANDWICH TINS, Sin. diam., tin. deep. Worth 7d. each. 2 for Bd. MEN'S SUPERIOR QUALITY BATHING SUITS, 2-piece, skirted,. Navy Blue, with Red Facings. Sizes: 36, 38, 40, 421n. Worth 5/9. For 3/9 posted. ■OYS' AND YOUTHS' SUPERIOR QUALITY BATHING SUITS, 2-piece, skirted, Navy Blue, with Red Facings. Sizes: 26, 28, 30, 32, 34in., worth 4/6. For 2/8. REN'S MERCERISED ATHLETIC UNDER VESTS. This is a most beautirul line, and for Summer Wear there is really nothing better. Sleeveless, with V neck. Worth 5/6. For 2/6.. 5000 only. tOO CROCODILE LEATHER CASES AFTERNOON TEASPOONS, beautirul, electroplated, Sheffield make. Worth 9/6. For 4/9 case. Ideal Xmas girt. <00 DOZEN SHEFFIELD TEA. DESSERT, SOUP AND TABLESPOONS AND FORKS, All high-grade nickel silver. Stainless. To lie sold at half price. A real Christmas bargain. STAINLESS TEASPOONS, worth 4/6 * doz. For 2/9 J dozen. STAINLEBS DESSERTSPOONS, Worth 7/6 i doz. For 5/- J doz. STAINLESS SOUP SPOONS. Worth 8/6 i dor. For 6/6 \ doz. STAINLEBB TABLESPOONS. Worth 10/6 i doz. For 6/6 I doz. STAINLESS DESSERT FORKS. Worth 7/0 i doz. For 5/- I doz. STAINLESS TABLE FORKS. Worth 10/6 i doz. For 6/6 i doz. SHEFFIELD STAINLESS DESSERT AND TABLE KNIVEB, Mirror Finish, Ivorine Handles, beautiful quality, and llnisb throughout. DISSERT KNIVES. Worth 15/- 4 doz. For 10/- j doz. TABLE KNIVES. Worth 16/- I doz. For 11/» J doz. OOLD CHISELS, English solid steel throughout, heavy make. Sizes, 6fn„ for 10d; 7in., for 1/-: Bin., for 1/6; Oin., for 2/3. WOO WATCHES, believed to be the bigi'.iiS«st stock in Canterbury, in Ave kinds, all. brand new sto.ck.• fW£" 1 .~GENT.'S WRISTLET WATCH, '.'jewelled, with expanding wide Leather Strap. Watch has engine turned j-.back, ihfnute hand, luminous dial, and hands. Sold anywhere at 750 t0 SO for 15/- each. Don't .MSUBS one. RAILWAY LEVER, specially examtunglc'eepier, screw face, and screw I?;flack, water and dust prGof. This is a farmer's and Mechanic's Watch, and splehdid for Motorists. It measures S:£W. diam., and has large minute hand. ;;\™? hetter or more accurate watch could MSSJMy be made for the money. The .vJgtail price is 30/-. 750 to go at 15/wen. AMERICAN LEVER POCKET "Atch, with minute hand, luminous dial ' v!!l ,J?i nous bands., Made by the Ingrawatch Co. A real good servi'ce«Die every-day watch ror good hard wear. Worth 12/6 to 15-/. For 8/6. ¥ ♦"■INCRAHAM POCKET WATCH, with 'S as! i M with unbreakable glass, Shi. rn , inous > tiut has minute hand. Roughly tested and inspected, and eacn watch is accompanied By a writfS! r antee. Retail price, 25/-. 750 or 12/-. Less than hair price. POCKET WATCH, With wil, - le £ J ass, with compass, minute : — noo!;'..v u ? llnous dial and luminous hands. • ml nickel case, thoroughly tested, i 'watch accompanied by written guarantee. A watch you will to proud •• xrr' n „?u a delightful, serviceable gift. ; f worth anywhere rrom 30/- to 3 5/-. • "o/-, and money back ir not. more , » ru„Jl l , satlsfle( i with any of tlie above watcnes. There are 750 or these also. 5 ENGLJSH CASH BOXES, 12in., fm. i.v compartments, and divisions 'i Wb? envelopes, etc. Strong lever i WA7,Vv, ai i brass bolted through handle. , worth 18/6 to 21/-. For 12/6. KNIVES. Wilson's famous Slief- , 2..". hiake, as used in most rreezing s )I or f. s - Size, 6iin. blade. Worth 3/11 ■<: W 4/6. For 2/6. ■ CO °K'S KNIFE, 6in. blade, i •, *™nß , ly recommended as a Ladles' CarvV ">8 Knire. For 2/-. COOKS' KNIVES, the only Carv»e worth using. loin, blade. .V , worth 5/6. For 3/6. H *Ehn?v ? AC J9 N KNIFE, 12}iri. blade, "/"A.,... Dy handle, well riveted through don't Worth 5/6. For 2/6. Farmers, uon t miss one.

5 BONING OR FISH KNIFE, Swedish I : Steel, curved Wade with a saw back, t A boon in every liome, easily worth 3/6, , i for 1/9. < SHEFFIELD CARVING KNIVES AND .• FORKS, full-size, beautiful steel blade, ' with pure xylonite handles. If these were in a case, they would be worth ' ' 22/6. The pair post free for 6/. ZIG ZAG TISSUE PAPERS, the genuine , Zlg Zag, 9 books Tor 1/. 1 ; HAVERSACKS, used, but in perfect con- [ dition, for 1/6 oach. ' . HAVERSACKS, brand new, with shoulder strap and adjustable, for 2/. For , trampers, motorists and holiday making. , s SHOULDER PACKS, large, strong, wateri proof 'canvas. These packs hold a i ! tremendous lot or goods, complete with : .shoulder strap and adjustable, for 4/6. . i Ideal for trampers, etc. BAGS, strong canvas. A wonderful line . as a tool or pack bag. Splendid for any class or work, 1/6 each. HEAVY CANVAS KITS, Tor campcrs, | motorists, picknickers, etc. Only 1600, so don't miss them for, 2/6 each. These i hold an enormous lot of goods. I . HEMP CATTLE OR LEG ROPES, English with spring hook attached. .Worth 3/, Tor 1/6. MARLIN TETHERING ROPES. These are " easily attached, one to the other. Three t for 1/6. i ENGLISH HE!V!P LEG OR CATTLE ROPES, ' with iron ring, for 1/3 each. 40 FATHOM 2in. CIRC, MARLIN ROPE, recommended for boating, yachting, ' fishermen, etc., and handy about the 1 farm. 40 fathoms for 3/. i GROUND SHEETS, for campers, trampers, ; motorists, etc., also convertible into Waterproor Capes with large collar, Tor . 7/ posted. | BUCKETS, water, made rrom strong, heavy waterproof green canvas. These are an absolute boon about the farm, and strongly recommended Tor camper, picnicker, motorist, etc., for 2/11. Will last a lifetime. HANDCUFFS. Roys, here is a line Tor you. Real police pattern. Lot of run, worth 12/6, for 3/9 pair. >. DIXIE LUNCH TINS, with combination fry- : pan, made rrom block tin, lasts a l!fe--1 time. Also an absolute boon to motorists, : campers, etc., for 1/. , LANTERNS, Tent Collapsible, made from ( heavy block tin, and all folds into strong block tin case. Worth 9/6, for 4/6. Have one for the holidays. FIRST AID OUTFITS, comprising lodine, Bandages, Gauze, Sling. Three packages for 1/. , GLOVES, for working barbed wire.fences, r stone work, or for freezing works. ; Highly recommended, for 3/9 pair. MOSQUITO NETS. Yards and yards of | heavy English Mosquito Netting in each, and can be used for meat, etc., | for 9/ each. ' RIFLE SLINGS, new, real military, , 1 / each. A COMPLETE SET OF HARNESS, includ- . ing heavy English breast collar, breeching traces, neckpiece, neck and collar pad straps, neckpiece tug. For spring cart or heavy farm work. Worth £7 10/, 1 for 55/. ' BREAST HARNESS, light, new English, comprising light breast collar, with sup- , porting straps, front and rear, one pair i traces and two trace tugs, the lot for i 17/6. 1 ENGLISH SPRING CART BREECHINGS. You have only to see these to appreciate ' them, all complete with rings, hooks and | supporting straps. Every particle was made in England, from best English leather. Brand new, impossible for any- . thing better to be made. All hand sewn, worth 70/, and the new price is 25/. ENGLISH BREAST COLLARS AND SUP--1 PORTING STRAPS. All hand sewn, and , i : made from English leather. New price 25/, used 20/. 1 HAME STRAPS, English, 1/ each. « ' BIT STRAPS, English, 6d each. ; PACK STRAPS, sft 9in, very strong, ijin wide, for 2/6. Splendid for the holidays. ( t ENGLISH GREENHIDE STRAPS AND L BUCKLES, 3ft Gin long by liin wide, : lor 1/3, worth 2/9. L ENGLISH LEATHER STRAPS AND , - BUCKLES, sft long, for 1/6. STIRRUP IRONS, splendid military quality, worth 6/6 pair, Tor 2/ pair. 3 BRAND NEW ENGLISH STRAPS AND BUCKLES, 22in, Tor 1/. 4 ENGLISH LEATHER DOG COLLARS, 19in long, with strong buckle, for 1/. SOLID ENGLISH LEATHER HORSE MUZ- j ZI.,ES, with large head straps, ror 2/. HORSE BITS, real Military, for 2/ each. HORSE PADS, for sore shoulders, leather or canvas filled with horse hair, for 6d each. SOLID LEATHER MONEY BAGS, with -I iin gusset, size 61 x 53, with Flap and Catch and Belt Fastenings. Ideal for fishermen and for mechanics' small tools or motor cyclists. Easily worth 4/6, for 1/. WALLETS, Hat pattern, and made from . beautirul English leather, for carrying ; mail, tools, etc. Each pair has 2 straps. , Used, 5/ pair. Worth 12/6. WALLETS, square, heavy English leather, 1 with straps for attaching to saddle. 1 i New 5/ pair. Used 4/ pair. J FOR 5/ WE WILL SUPPLY YOU WITH A PARCEL OF ENGLISH STRAPS, assorted ! sizes, pieces of repair leather, and some very useful combination straps and ! buckles. . All very useful for general i I repair work on the farm. , LEGGINGS, made rrom best English grained 1 ' leather, lace-up pattern, strongly bound i leather on tops, nickel-plated buckles, j made for the Government in dark brown. • When ordering, give size of calf. Sizes, i 12 J. 13, 13*, 14, 141, 15. Knee height. Worth 18/6 per pair, for 9/ pair. : BILL HOOKS, made from solid wrought ' I steel, hand forged, with strong, wooden , [ handle with blade riveted right , t - through; also suitable as a meat chop- ■ t ■ per, for 2/9.,* Worth 6/6. ' SHOVELS, for post hole digging, also 1 strong and light for ladies' use, for 3/-. r ROUND-MOUTH SHOVELS, No. 3 or 4, i Parkes or Brades, new Tor 4/ each. [ DOUBLE-ENDED PICKS, diamond and 3 chisel' point, complete with handle, for i 3/r. > SWINGLETREES, Iron Bark Steel Case, 1 Lined, complete with steel hook, etc. These arc practically Indestructible, for 8/6 delivered. 1 CART TRACES, Flexible Steel Wire, ■ leather lined, with solid English leather. 1 Traces that will never wear out, used i 1 11/ pair; new 20/ pair. • ENGLISH AXES, " Brades," 4-4*lbS. ' i These are now the highest grade axes on , the market. Plumb pattern, for 8/6 ( delivered. 1 GARDENING COMBINATION PICK AND HOE, solid wrought steel, complete with > Iron Shod Handle, for mining, prospect- : ing, and an ideal garden tool, Tor 1/-. 1 DOUBLE-ENDED NAVVY PICKS, Diamond 2 and Chisel Points, oval edge, complete with Pick Handle, for 2/6, the lot. : » Worth 5/6. 1 LEVER CUTTING PLYERS, 7Jin., will cut No. 8 fencing wire, all steel throughout, for 2/9, posted.. Worth 4/6. B AXE HANDLES, first ■ grade Hickory, full B size, with wooden wedges, 3 delivered '• Tor 5/6. • ; MEAT CHOPPERS, Sheffield solid steel s blade; ideal for the rarmer or the home. r The blade is tanged right through handle, for 3/6/' posted. 3000 MEN'S COTTON AND WOOL SINGLETS. short sleeves, size 34, 36, 38, 40, f 42in. chest. Worth 4/6 to 4/11. For 1 2/6 each. GARDENING WROUGHT STEEL PICK AND J, HOE, with handle. No garden complete without one. For 1/ each. GENUENF HEAVY QUALITY SOLID STEEL r STILLSON WRENCHES, 14in, 5/3, 18in 8/6. HACK SAW FRAMES, nickle-plated; extension for 8 to 12in blades. 1/6 each. ? i', HACK SAW BLADES, 10in., 32 teeth to the 3 inch. Very best quality l'or 1/6 dozen. ' PUTTY KNIVES, for 10d. each. English,