LOCAL AND GENERAL
The Liverpool and James, mines will both be idle, on Monday. In the House of Representatives Mr. R. McKeen asked the Postmaster General whether he will take steps to have installed an up-to-date radio broadcasting plant with a view of broadcasting speeches delivered by members in the House. Mr. Hamilton replied:—“The Government does not propose to 'take any action in the direction suggested by the honourable member.” While a bank clerk was engaged in carrying a bundle of 130 banknotes across the main street in Te Amamutu, the encircling rubber band snapped. The notes were quickly scattered ,by the light breeze, and the consternation and activity of the disconcerted clerk were witnessed by an interested group of bystanders. Police aid was invoked, and the notes were safely collected. Every person visiting the Bargain Store will receive free, sufficient ‘Dad’ washing tablets to do one week’s washing. —Advt. The Linton, Mossbank, and Wairaki coal mines are still idle, and in some quarters it is stated that the miners will not he prepared to return to work until the beginning of the New Year' (says the Otago Daily Times). The miners at. these three places have already been out of employment for some two months. The men at the Birchwood and Black Lion mines are, however, working, and all the Otago mines are operating.
The Christmas Novelties have arrived at Kilgour’s Warehouse. Choose your Christmas Gifts now. Pay a small deposit and have them put aside. You will get the largest range of Christmas Gifts at Kilgour’s Warehouse. Call and inspect.—Advt. Large stocks of New Season’s Fancy Goods and Novelties suitable for Christmas presentation await your inspection at B. Dixon’s Ltd., Tainui Street. Reliable quality goods, offered at low prices make these lines attractive to the thrifty minded. Inspect our window displays, come in and see our stocks. —Advt. •
For the best Values in Prize Books, Annuals, Reward and Picture Books, suitable for presentation in. School or Sunday School you should inspect the large new stocks just opened up at B. Dixon’s, Tainui Street. This year’s books are the best values ever offered since we came into business. Special discounts to School and Sunday School Committees. Send in for lists and terms. —Advt.
Choose your Christmas Gifts at Kilgour’s Warehouse. Pay a small deposit and have them put aside. We are now showing a large assortment of Christmas Goods including Leather, ette Goods, with Maori Tiki and New Zealand Native Ferns from 1/-; Green Glass Salts and Peppers 2/pair; Glass Sweet Dishes 6d, 9d, !/•; Glass Salads 6/6 to 8/6; Stuart Crystal Vases 3/11 to 30/-; Sandwich and Triple Plates 9/6; Collar Boxes 2/6 to 12/6. Call and inspect.—Adv<
Scotland’s whisky distillers ark thoroughly aware of the supremacy of their products and you, too, ’ will realise, at your . first taste,, that Dewar’s Imperial Whisky .has a distinctive flavour that cannot be found in any other whisky, Scotch or otherwise. It is a unique flavour , that is consistently maintained with exacting care—the same rare flavour your forefathers enjoyed when they asked for Dewar’s Whisky. For Scotland’s best, say “Dewar’s.” At all hotels. Griffen and Smith, Ltd., Agents, Greymouth, Westport and Hokitika.— Advt.
Speaking at Stratford, the Leader of the Opposition, Mr. H. E. Holland, referred to the high standard of conduct in the New Zealand Parliament, and claimed it was due to the fact that members never hit below the belt, and they had the strictest referee in New Zealand. He said that Sir Charles Statham was the best Speaker of any Parliament in the world.
Fugi Silk, heavy quality 1/- yard. The low price is only one of the features of this new silk so suitable for many purposes. This is an outstanding offer from. C. Smith, Ltd. —Advt
/Residents from near and far are taking advantage of the tremendous bargains offering at S, Burnett White’s £2OOO Carpet Drive and the reason is obvious. Hundreds of beautiful Carpets, Rugs and Runners to choose from. Carpets from £2/19/6, Rugs from 15/- each,'Riinners/.’frdm • 4/3 yard. It will pay you to call and inspect. —Advt.
New stocks for the Christmas, season at B. Dixon’s comprise Christmas Cards, Christmas Stationery, Christmas Post Cards, New Year Calendars, for 1933; N.Z. Diaries for 1933; Leather Novelties with Greetings; Large range of Fancy Book Marks with Christmas Greetings; Fancy Brush Ware and Sets; Fancy Boxed Soaps; Ladies’ Sewing .Sets; Gent’s Wallets; Brush Sets; Key cases; Collar Boxes; Ladies’ Handbags; Manicure Sets; Jewel Cases; Fancy Novelties; Fancy China and Cup Plate and Saucer Sets. All unbeatable prices. Your inspection is invited. —Advt.
Avoid disappointment. We can still book a few more orders for Christmas./ Order your suit now. Satisfaction and fit are guaranteed while the value as shown by the following two numbers, is unequalled anywhere:— Men’s Navy “Fox’s” Serge Suits matje to measure 79/6. This is an 18-ounce serge and has a fine finish. If you want a “navy” inspect this first. Special Petone Worsted Suit to measure 63/-. A suit that will give endless wear. C. Smith, Ltd. —Advt.
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