A particularly moan theft, which could quite easily be the moans of a person losing his life, was perpetrated 'at the Foxton teach recently. The Foxton Surf LiCo Saving Club is in tho habit of leaving a reel and line out on the beach for use in aa emergency, ami when a member of the club inspected it last Friday, he found that someone had cut off between -70 and 80 yards of the 'line and left tho belt not propciiy attached to the remainder «>£ the line. Tho police are investigating.
The old adage that if one looks after the pennies the pounds will look aftor themselves is strikingly exemplified m the ease of the To Awamulu District High School. There the scholars were introduced to the Post Office Savings Bank system last June, and at last week's meeting of the school commit-tee-the headmaster reported mat at date the savings aggregate £199 10s Bd. Committee men expressed astonishment, mingled somewhat with envy /and appreciation, v
everyone & c? 50 for or loofc s 5f THE ideal present for Father, Mother, Daughter, Son, in fact everyone will be pleased with these gaily coloured Christmas packings of Craven ‘A’—the cigarettes that do not affect the throat. The photograph above shows the reverse side of the 50 box. In the space provided you can add your name and the gift is complete. The 100 box is packed and wrapped in the same convenient way So convenient too ! Just sign your name on the merry greetings card on the back and it’s ready for post! HADE IN LONDON BY CARRERAS LTD. (gj j| A <s Cork-Tipped 100% Pure Virginia Cigarettes
C.».Cs XMAS SHOPPING CARNIVAL Tor months and months our buyers have been busy planning their stocks i'or this great Shopping Carnival—searching the markets for the newest, most attractive, and most dependable merchandise at the keenest prices. Now, with less than three weeks to Christmas, comes this opportunity, bringing to you an unrivalled selection of practically everything you require for your own use—and a range of gift items that will solve your Gift Problems easily and quickly. Special Carnival Prices from the Showroom A Splendid Lino of WASHING FROCKS, American and English types in floral, striped- and conventional designs. Short sleeves, contrast trimmings, assorted colours. S.W. and W. sizes. Usually 7/11. Christmas Carnival y/g PRETTY APTERNOON FROCKS in Art Silk, allover floral designs, dainty white georgette jabot, all have long sleeves, shaped skirts, assorted colours. W., W.X., and O.S. sizes. Usually 85/-. Christmas Carnival 32/6 SMART CELANESE BLOUSE in small check design, round neck, Peter Pau collar effect, finished spotted jabot, short sleeves. White with Green, Wine, Saxe, or Plame. Was 12/6. Christmas Carnival 9/11 SLEEVELESS BLOUSES in silk crepe, check design with frill jabot front, elastic waist. Hame/white, Saxe/white, Lemon/white. Were 4/11. Christmas Carnival 3/11 THREE-PIECE UNDERWEAR SET of heavy quality art silk locknit, opera top vest and princess slip, shaped to fit, trimmed coffee lace and motifs of satin. Knickers to match. Peach, sky and white. Usually 12/6. Christmas Carnival 10 7 9 Excellent Value in MATRON’S WASHING PROCKS in Jeffrona . Ploral designs on dark grounds, all have collars and long sleeves, really well-cut roomy frocks. O.S. and X.O.S. Usually 12/6. Christmas Carnival 11/6 THE POPULAR SWAGGER COAT in silk, marocaines, with long sleeves and capo effects, collars, etc. All well-cut garments. In navy, black and brown. W., W.X. and O.S. sizes. Christmas Carnival 47 7 6 Good Quality ART SILK LOCKNIT NIGHTDRESSES, V neck, sleeveless, trimmed narrow coffee lace, shaped under bust Hue, finished small gathering. In white and pastel shades. Usually 7/6 and S/6. W. and O.S. Christmas Carnival 6 7 11 and 7 7 11 ART SILK AND COTTON RIBBED VESTS, shaped at waist, good fitting, opera top, narrow ribbon shoulder straps. Apple, sky, maize, rose. Usually 3/3. Christmas Carnival 2 7 9 O.S. CELANESE BLOOMERS in fine art silk locknit, roomy shape, good elastic at waist and knees. Navy, black, saxe, beige and white. Usually 3/6. Christmas Carnival 241 Xmas Carnival Fabric Specials 30-inch WHITE BOILING SILK. Boils if it soils. Eabric bargain. W y ard ’ 6 7 1 l Dozen SO-inch SPUN STRIPE PURE SILKS for frocks and men’s pyjamas. All smart colour combinations. A sure-wash silk. Usually 2/6. Christmas Carnival 1 7 6 36-dnch MULTI-CHECKS in chiffon taffeta for smart blouses. All wash-proof. Usually 3/11, 4/11 yard. Christmas Carnival 1/11 36-inch IMITATION LINENS for frocks and costumes; in beige, white, maize, jade, saxe, salmon. A Real Pabric Bargain 1 7 3 yard 36-inch PLORAL LINENS, fast colours, bold designs in Green, Saxe, Navy Black with bright colours. Were 2/11 yard. Christmas Carnival 1 7 6 WHITE BOILING CREPE MAROCAIN. Never goes yellow. Ideal for sports wear. Was 1/8 yard. Christmas Carnival 1 7 3 % 1 im - r 4w * > %£, W -Mi £ i Meet Father Xmas IN THE Magic Cave L f © 0 Wednesday and Thursday, 2 to 4.30 Friday 2 to 4.30, 7 to 9; Saturday, 10 1 12 ri Gifts For ASS 9d. r. #/ Haven’t YOU still happy memories cf splendid toys you had when you were young? The thrill and pleasure of childhood Oumtinasses lasts a jifetime. Give your youngsters joy and lun this year. Make it a Christmas they will always remetn 1 or—and be young yourself and join in the fun, for you’ll find modem toys as fascinating for adults as for kiddies. Our Toyland is full of Quality Toys—all selected with the greatest care—and marked at particularly keen prices to ensure clearance during the toy sceason. Some of the Thrills from TOYLAND, Upstairs PEDAL MOTOR-CARS One of the greatest pleasure-giving toys for small boys or girls. Tne demand is always heavy so we advise an early selection—a small deposit will secure a car for you. Various styles, Lizzie, Imp, Bentley Racer, etc. —all with rubber tyres. Keenly Priced 37 7 6 47 7 6 T 0 99 7 6 HORNBY AND LIONEL TRAINS every boy knows about these —and to own ono would make Mm as proud as a king. Clockwork Sets from g/tj Electric Sets from 65 7 " CLOCKWORK TRAIN SETS Prom 2/3 Tor tho Baby SILKEEN BUNNIES, standing or sitting, in pale pink, green, blue, maize. Soft and cuddly. (Dean’s hygienic toys). " Christmas Carnival Q/Q COWBOY AND INDIAN SUITS Don’t the youngsters love to dress up i'or play. Realistic outfits —Cowboy hats, shirts, and fringed trousers; Indian feather head-dress, and typical Indian suits. A wonderful range well worth inspection—all keenly priced. INDIAN TENTS The Dinkiest ALUMINIUM KITCHEN UTENISILS for tho little housewife. Whistling kettles, double boilers, oval roasters, teapots 2 7 3 cac ' J * Saucepans J/3 Frying Pans IP WOODEN TEA WAGGONS—always a great favourite. Oval or oblong. Pink and blue. PRICE and q/\\ POPULAR TEDDY BEARS a splendid selection, all British made, in every colour and size, with squeakers or growlers. Keenly Priced 3/g TO 326 Children’s Books We carry a large range of Children’s Books from rag books for the toddler to Story Books and Annuals for school boys and girls. STORY BOOKS—Cinderella, Little Red Riding Hoods, Ali Baba, etc., with coloured pictures. OD Each PAINTING BOOKS—an attractive line of assorted kinds, Rhymeland, Railway book, etc. 2p Each DING DONG MUSICAL PICTURE BOOKS—something new and novel. The first shipment sold like hot cakes. A limited quantity arrived this week. Price 1 7 9 Come and make a personal inspection of this unexcelled selection of Toys. A NEW NOVELTY—THE BEDTIME ANNUAL—containing 365 stories, ono for every night of the year. Great Value g/(J XMAS GREETING CARDS Free with Gift Purchases Handkerchiefs Our Range of Ladies’ Handkerchiefs comprises a selection absolutely unexcelled for diversity of colour, design and fabric, available singly or in attractive gift boxes of three or six. Words cannot describe their daintiness. Come in yourself—we’ll be surprised if you don’t find some of them tempting enough to buy for your own use, as well as for gifts. DUBARRY FINE PERFUMES and TOILET LUXURIES. We 1 have full stocks of the Exquisite Dubarry Toiletries—delightful for your DUBARRY GIFT SETS—a wonderful selection of Bath Luxuries, Perfumes, Pace Powders, Soaps, etc., in particularly attractive gift boxes. Prom 2/J1 TO jj/g Set. and ideal for gifts. DUBARRY OUTFITS FOR MEN solve a difficult present-giving problem. They are elegant assortments of fragrafit accessories for shaving and the hair. From 611 Set. DUBARRY PERFUME SATCHETS for Less Than Three - Weeks to Christmas! Shop EarlyMorning Hours are Best! COLUNSON & CUNNINGHAME Ltd. THE STORE WITH THE CHRISTMAS SPIRIT Busy Broadway Palmerston Nth. scenting lingerie, etc. ■£/- each Bring the Kiddies to Toyland, Upstairs. Let their Criticisms Guide Your Choice.
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