[ (g) citv mm ($) c«n»r asegaassa.' Ist — $lOO Gift Voucher Ist PRIZE — $3OO Janene Stone J. Baiiantyne & Co. V ° UCher RUNNER UP — $2OO Saffra Ferguson Djve N , Skj 3rd — $25 Gift Voucher Susan Smith i s t prize — $3OO _... ~ . Belle Cuisine Ist — $lOO Gift Voucher Karen Askew RUNNER UP — $2OO 2nd — $5O Gift Voucher Youngs Jewellers Glen Harrington ■ ■ ■ ■ 3rd — $25 Gift Voucher Paul Partridge We wish to thank all those who entered the competitions. I PARA I ~ . X / ' “SF 450” •A/'’’"' / z V--< < CASUAL BOOT White — Black ; Sizes 3-12 • Fashionable Velcro/Lace fastening value ■ always in-store. All Christchurch Branches Ireasl All OiAeurda J|
fit’s Christmas Country So it’s off to town and the agony of trailing round shops helpless in the face of questions like what size? Any particular colour? How much did you want to spend? According to Robert Cragsjamm, farming is the life. How come someone as smart as you, Bob, doesn’t He loves the land even though he has his problems just go straight to Quinns of Merivale? with erosion, drought, floods, contractors, trespassers and certain relatives. If you think you could be the only man in the place, ... ot have we 9 0t news f° r you! ln December, Quinns is full jt s really only at Christmastime he notices the O f men ah ages, stages, shapes and size, but all with isolation. It s all very well buying flour, tea and nails same idea To buv her a oift that’<? “in<?t what <she in bulk. It just doesn’t work with presents. wanted?” y 9 h h Bob would dearly love to order a gross of slippers or , , , scarves or nightgowns that would do the trick for They are at Quinns because they know there s a years and years, but he’s pretty sure Mrs C wouldn’t selection so vast they’ll find little things, big things, appreciate it inexpensive things and blow-the-budget things too, if that’s what’s needed. He reckoned he was onto a good thing when the stock agent stocked kitchen things, ladies They know the assistants at Quinns all have fathers, gumboots, work sox and small size overalls. They all sons, husbands, boyfriends, etc, of their own at made great gifts, he just knew! However, the stock home — all with shopping problems. They know agent drifted to the north and the shop was shut. when and how to help! With suggestions. Advice. In deciphering the “about . * * ' this size” and “she wears a lot of navy Z (pink/green/white/heliotrope)”. * l4 They will giftwrap free, pop in an Exchange Card, f write out a Gift T oken • You’re going to find a lot to choose from Quinns, A Bob. Camisoles, nightgowns, housecoats, slips, f Z 7 knickers, scarves, handkerchiefs, earrings, evening z A V> \ bags. Leather bags, skin belts, gold earrings, V\ \ I sunglasses, watches, gloves, stockings. Shorts. V\ i 1 Jeans. Jackets. Dresses. Suits. Party dresses that J $ V ' glitter. House dresses that wash. / J Js-b But no gumboots. No woolly work sox. Which is happy news for Mrs C. Tr !f you’re hopping into Quinns this week it’s quite likely 1 you’ll meet not on,y your nei 9 h bour, your boss, your 1 W -office boy and the bloke from the bank, but Robert or 1 W ■ ; Uncle Clem or Sam D. too. Be sure and say... “and a hap P y Ghristmas t 0 y°u too!” /XO cuinns —— —... 195 Papanui Road, Merivale Open Saturday 9.30 a.m. • Phone 557-349 and 554-373 Late Night Thursday
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