★ D.I.C. call Waimate ★ D.I.C. call Waimate Postmarked Waimate, the following verses came to us anonymously through the mall, attached to one of our preliminary sale advertisements featuring the above illustration. They are so excellent —and timely—that we reprint them here for all to read : , Original Verses THUMBS UP! When you’re feeling down and out, Things took hopeless , just about, This will put the dumps to rout, Stick your thumbs up with this shout— THUMBS UP! When you’ve done your level best, When grim failure lifts its crest , Don’t give up—but shout with zest: u Now we’ll have the final test— THUMBS UP”! When the outlook doth appal, When you’ve sacrificed your all, When your back is to the wall , Victory comes to this call— THUMBS UP I Are you British ? So am I. Freedom’s flag we’re holding high. Sons of Empire marching by Echo our Inspiring cry — THUMBS UP: —ANON, ★ We wish to say “Thank you, Anon” Will the anonymous sender of the above verses please get into touch with the D.1.C., as we wish to show our appreciation in a more practical manner. D-l-C the store of Opportunity Miss N. Bradley Art Furnisher 152 GLOUCESTER ST. Eiderdown Quilts made or Recovered. Also Loose Covers, Curtains, Bed* spreads. Cushions, eto. Telephone 11-363. Opp. theatre. NEEDLEWORK, TAPESTRIES OF ALL PERIODS Comprising Chairs, Cushions, Fenderstools, Pictures, etc. Big stock of Tapestry Wools, 3id Skein. Filoselles, Embroidery, and Crochet Cottons, Transfer Patterns, and all requisites for Fancy Work. mmrnm Quichlu Flies, ants, mosquitoes—all insects die when FLY-TOX is sprayed. Always insist on FLY-TOX. THE SPRAY THAT K/LLS i. MRS POPE Ltd. 10? A CASHEL STREET Country orders promptly attended to. GYGLAX MILK OF ROSES is as lovely as it sounds and makes a perfect powder base (or a dry skin. It not only lays the foundation (or the perfect matt flnlsh, but soothes, soften: and protects. 6/9 12/11 and 23/3 In Canterbury, only at Christchurch and Timaru.
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Press, Volume LXXVII, Issue 23264, 26 February 1941, Page 2
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