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| "Meccano" is an irifT i Ideal Builder, for it |j| : j Expands the Mind jij j When a boy is young his mind is more HHf A : \ receptive -than at a later stage of his life, and /jH?» > ■ it is at this period that he wants the most en- ' ! couragement, for his future welfare depends ■ j entirely upon the expansion of his brain while j " Meccano "is an Ideal Toy, i for it stimulates his imagination and makes him fflflMmufflW\^b ( proud of his ability to make so many reproduc- ml J|S Jjjlj ifsSl 'ft I tions of engineering „ works/ He can build | working models of wagons, armoured cars, I trucks, cranes, elevators, windmills, railways, E^^^^^^^^S®^^^' | No. 0 Set will make about 38 models, and the No. 6 Set about 160. I In addition'to the models shown, nlany others can be invented by the' boy ■with a mechanical turn of mind. s "Meccano" Consists of Bright Plated Steel i strips, plates, pulleys, bolts and nuts, gears, angle brackets, and tools for I putting the machines together. The boy caa start to build immediately, as | study of this toy is not required. | We carry a large stock of spare parts. Models in full working order on | display. Prices: No. 0, 9/-; I, 14/.; 2, 27/6; 3, 42/-; 4, 70/-; S (carton), | 110/-; 5 (wood), 145/-; 6 (wood), 252/.. Write to Department "E."- • |-E.W. Mills & Co., Ltd. | Hunter Street and Jervois Quay, Wellington. NEW:-GOOPS,;: JUST ARRIVED JFROM. THE BEST ENGLISH MAKERS. NOW ON [VIEW AT OUR SHOWROOMS. HOOKEY STlCKS—Bussey's Demon and Bulger Drivers, County, Lancashire Witch; Shinguards, Hockey Balls, Paints, etc. GOLF CLUBS—Forgan's Drivers, Scotia and Fibre-faced Brasaies, Scotia, Bulldog, and Dreadnought Driving Irons, Mldironß, Lofters, Mashies, Cleeks, Niblick's, Putters (Right and Left Hand), G.M. and Accurate, Caddy Bags, Caddy Polish, Golf Balls, etc. GUNS—S.BJB.L., DJ8.8.L., in Bonehill's and Hollis's make; also the latest improved pattern of Winchester 12G Automatic Shot-. ; J gun. . . ■ . . RlFLES—Winchester, calibres. 22, 32, 38, 44, half and full magazines, .22 Automatic, and Repeaters. • REVOLVERS—Young American, Premier, Double Action, and Hammerless. ( CARTRIDGES — A Large- Assortment in-Black and Smokeless ; Powders. JOHN DUTHIE & CO., LTD., METALS & HARDWARE MERCHANTS, '-■■ ■ WILLIS-STREET." TELEPHONES—Town Department 3006, Iron Yard-2664/ Country Department 156. Office 573. . • . ■ ■■ . We have sold for thirty years TUG DES'G'T 1 V They have proved satisfactory and- I rSC DkW I ■ Prices:-£5 10s. to £14, Others:-Hands, £3/10/.. Golden Oak Drophead, £5/17/e FS SSJT Rfgr HO Wb§Sl<» Cfil We are Experts and can supply all yourwatrts ■ «9> WW. f&ffl) WfßiSi© ©I. andgaarantee satisfaction Estd.36years' "artistic copper ware !• WE have just landed at a reasonable cost a very fino selection q! unique an 4 nrtistio designs in both COPPER AND BRASSWARE, Inoluding-* JARDINIERES, COMB TRAYS, VASES, HOT WATER KETTLES, with oi-without st&nd, VASES, H.W. JUGS, PHOTO FRAMES, ETO^ Making very serviceable presents, As those goods ure now Rlmost prohibitive to import, you will be wise to make your selection whilst opportunity occurs. ,' WE CORDIALLY INVITE YOUR INSPECTION. The Stewart Umber, Glass, & Hardware Co., Ltd. ■. ; V' 80, 82, 84, COURTENAY-PLACE. Every lite a-Real-Delight! Toothsome, nourishing Scones and Cakes are what Children enjoy—and need. When baking your next batch of Table Dainties, use ■ BAKING" POWDER You'll Save Time and Money and get Better Results. , This pure and sure leavening-agent can be adapted to all Recipes. Being stronger than other Baking Powders, a smaller quantity of "Beaver" gives extra Lighlncss- to Scones, Cakes and Buns, and keeps them fresh and Tasty far longer. Get 'Beaver' from your grocer-send back substitutes HAINES "*

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Evening Post, Volume XCVI, Issue 43, 19 August 1918, Page 5

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Page 5 Advertisements Column 7 Evening Post, Volume XCVI, Issue 43, 19 August 1918, Page 5

Page 5 Advertisements Column 7 Evening Post, Volume XCVI, Issue 43, 19 August 1918, Page 5