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Greymouth Evening Star, 11 May 1931, Page 2

An excess of exports of £1,226,971 as compared with an excess of imports amounting to £122,097 during the previous year, is shown in the overseas trade return foi* the, year ended March 3.1, 1931, published ’in the April Abstract of Statistics. Exports declined in value by £9,518,033, while imports decreased by £10,867,107. The decrease in the value of import? as compared with the previous year is practically an all-round one, only four items—crude residual oil, dairying machinery, telephones and accessories, and newsprint—showing increases. Motor vehicles show the .biggest drop -—£1,849,936 which represents a fall of 48 per cent.

Latest 6/- netts:—“Mr Scribbles,” by Oliver Sandys; “White Face,” by Edgar Wallace; “Adam and Some Eves/’ by Concordia Merrell; “Destry Rides Again” by Max Brand; “McLusky in India” by A. G. Hales; “The Lion and the Lamb” by E. Phillips Oppenheim; “Gone North” by Charles Seltzer; “The Men in Her Life” by Warner Fabian; “The Jazz Widow” by May Christie; “The Fool of the Family” by Margaret Kennedy. Obtainable from A. E. Kilgour, Bookseller and Stationer, Mawhera Quay.—Advt. New 6*/- books at B. Dixon’s, Tainui Street. “The Conquerer,” by Heyer; “Winter Comedy,” by Thompson; “Seen Unknown,” by Jacob; “Love of Julie Borel” by Norris; “The Captive of'Sahara” by Hull; “The Mormon Trail” by Robertson; “Trooper Fault” by Lambourne; “Single Handed” by Wheatley; “The Shorn Lamb” by Locke; “Big Money’.’ by Wodehouse. — Advt.

Carpets and rugs are the beginning of wisdom in furnishing a home. They are the keystone of harmony, and when chosen wisely always denote taste and individuality on the part of the home lover. Carpets 9ft by 9ft, 9ft by 10ft Gin, 9ft by 12ft from £4/10/-; Runners 27in, 3ft and 4ft 6in from 5/6 per yard. Rugs, a huge assortment from 15/- each. Let White’s attend to your 'wants in floor coverings. S. Burnett White, High Grade Furnisher. —Advt.

New Reprints at B. Dixon’s, Tainui Street. 3/6 editions. —“Devil May Care,” by Hales; “The Finger of Fate,” by Sapper”; “The Courts of the Morning,” by Buchan; “The Green Ribbon,” by Wallace; “Blood Royal,” by Yates; “The Golden Flower,” by Rhodes; “The Road to Marrakesh,” by Goodchild; “Limitations,” by Bensen. Also 2/6 editions: “The Spider’s Eye,” by Le Quex; “The Runner,” by Connor; “The Deer,” by Rhinehart; “Trial by Water,” by Footner; “Of Royal Blood,” by Le Quex; “The Shame of Motley,” by Sabatini; “Riders of the Sunset Trail,” by Robertson; “The Stolen Statesman,” by Le Quex. — Advt.

No joint in your body is safe if you are subject to colds, so why take risks when C. Smith’s Ltd. have purchased a huge stock of Men’s warm Pyjamas, and the price is only 6/11 a pair. Then again, what about a nice warm allwool Travelling Rug for 12/6? Other specials for this week in the Men’s Department are All Wool Kaiapoi Suits 39/6 and Men’s Shirts in black and white stripes for 3/11. Call to-day before we are sold out.—C. Smith Ltd., Greymouth.—Advt.