"It may be news to you."

Press, Volume CXII, Issue 33062, 1 November 1972, Page 6

"It may be news to you."

by

Sandra

It you searched for a week of Wednesdays, you just couldn't buy better! Just discovered for you, some crispy little cotton and polyesterknit house dresses and beach dresses, ranging from only $3.99, at WARR AT AH CREATIONS, a new little shop which specialises in budget frocks, situated at 201 High St., near Charm Lingerie. There are buttoned front styles, and some with buckled shoulders ... or casual zip front styles, at $6.95. Excellent buying too, are the fashionable blazers. A few linen styles are reduced to $5.99, while scarlet crimpton blazers, neatly braided, are only $13.75. One little shop, well worth watching from now on, is WARRATAH CREATIONS. ★ ★ ★ ★ This coming Christmas, why not sow the seed tor a satisfying hobby that could last a lifetime. It all begins if you plant something more than a toy . . . something stimulating, in those Christmas stockings. Microscopes . . . telescopes . . . instamatic cameras all make extremely worthwhile gifts, and PHOTO OPTICS’ range of optical equipment is all so reasonably priced. For instance, instamatic cameras range from only $8.50, high quality “Carton” telescopes are similarly priced and the wellknown Japanese C.O.C. microscope set, which magnifies up to 600 times, comes complete with disecting kit and a nice little carrying case, for only $12.75. Mr Barnard is only too happy to demonstrate and answer your questions now, so that you can give full consideration before buying. And of course lay-bys are welcome at PHOTO OPTICS, cnr. of Armagh and New Regent Sts. Phone 40-985.

★ ★ ★ ★ Little things mean a lot., . and there are lots of exquisite little gifts and souvenirs, skilfully crafted in embossed leather, by RATA LEATHERCRAFTS of Christchurch. It’s well worth watching for the name Rata, because only finest quality N.Z. leathers are used, and the deeply embossed designs are unique and exclusive to Rata Products. You’ll love Rata's delightful embossed leather handbags — convertible to a shoulder bag — available at prices from $19.35. There are also ladies’ souvenir wallets in chisel or souvenir designs, priced from $7.20, small clasp purses, bookends, playing card cases, native bird coasters and real cowhide table mats, embossed with a tiki — perfect for overseas posting. Useful items are the leather or suede expanda-bags which carry up to 30lbs, priced at only $1.95. Why not send for a delightful illustrated catalogue of Rata giftware to RATA LEATHERCRAFTS LTD., P.O. Box 13038, Christchurch.

I don't dare go near FABRIC BAZAAR with a cheque book. It’s dangerously tempting! Yard upon yard of dreamy, top fashion fabrics, all selling at unbelievable prices! For instance Hungarian prints, in dozens of designs, range from only 59c per yard, 70in jacquard crimp is selling for only $3.99, and I especially favour the brilliantly patterned 45in Arnel silk jerseys, at $2.29 a yard, some with coordinate plain colours, perfect for teaming up to make tunics and trews. Best of the Bazaar ... I spotted thirty or so designs in 36in imported cottons, reduced to less than half price. Yes, usually up to $2.49 per yard, they’re now available for $1.19 . . . great value indeed, at FABRIC BAZAAR, 702 Colombo St. . . . between Beaths and the Square. Phone 67-578.

Don't be surprised if you catch Mr Albert Chapman of RESONIA ANTIQUES whistling "Oh AH unting We Will Go" with more than merely mild enthusiasm. Right now he’s keeping a keen eye out, and wishes to buy fine old porcelain and crystal, old lamps, brass, silverware and antique furniture. If you’re having your annual spring cleaning blitz, here’s your opportunity to convert your "white elephants" into instant cash. For a fair appraisal of your unwanted goods, contact RESONIA ANTIQUES, 71A Manchester St., opposite Cokers Hotel. Phone 69-286 between 10 a m. and 4 p.m. After hours 6724 Sumner or 389-230.

I fell in love at first sight this week (oh dear, it’s spring!) Six feet tall . ._ ■ handsome . . . they're standing just inside the door at VICTORIA FURNISHERS. Solid, hardwearing types — they’re two plump rolls of imported. Canadian vinyl, with an embossed surface and high glaze finish that gives almost a marble appearance. One design features square shaped blocks of cobblestones separated by stars, and there are all over raised up pebble effects too, in subtle tonings. Colours include avocado green, brick sandstone, copper and amber, and Victoria Furnishers offer you all the benefits of sample service in the home, top class neat-and-speedy installation, plus the right to shoo on terms. Whv not contact them todav . . . VICTORIA FURNISHERS, 17 Victoria St. Phone 69-549.

Come along folks . . • the kitc hen head for the HOLE-IN-THE-WALL at 68A Manchester St. near Cokers Hotel, where you II sit on a long-legged-Sam stool and en l°y a "jolly good feed" at reasonable, round-the-dollar prices. Garnishings of lettuce, red cabbage, etc. “dress up" every delicious dish, and you may order porterhouse steak, chicken, whitebait or sausages with chips . . . a pie served with vegetables 0r... well, you d better go see for yourself. Mushrooms, onions, gg , etc. are optional extras, and it s worth noting that meals are available to take away. The HOLE-IN-THE-WALL is ooen Mon.-Sat. from 12 -2 p.m. and 5 - 12.30 p.m. Also Sundays, 5 p.m. • 8.30 p.m.