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Otago Daily Times, Issue 20706, 2 May 1929, Page 3

" HOLEX" OYFTER WATCH. The world’s vender -flatlet watch. Absolutely water-proof, dust-proof, heatproof, cold-proof, and perspiration proof. It positively defies the el ente. Obtainable at all good jewellers.—Advt. The clearest indication of how many London doctors are victims of the influenza epidemic is afforded by the experience of the medical agencies, which supply locum tenens and assistance. Normally they have a long waiting list of applicants for these posts. In one week in February, the biggest agency in London was scorning the country to find men to fill vacancies caused by influenza casualties among doctors or to secure temporary assistance for others, who had more patients than they could cope with. The head of one agency said:— ,f We have had 89 requests to supply locum tenens tin's week. Normally 15 or 20 would be a very large demand.”

Results of “McCall limerick” Competition The limerick competition held recently by the D.S.A. in conjunction with tho McCall Home-sewing Week created a deal of Interest, and much difficulty was experienced hi eortioK out tho best of the many entries received. The winning limericks, together with the names of their composers, appear below. Difficulty in selecting from two tying third Prise winners was overcome by awarding an extra prize. First Prize (three years’ free subscription to McCalTs Magazine). Miss Marjorie Statbaa, 118 Stafford street;— ClndereUa Is belle of the ball! Since her godmother Pattern McCall Scot her printed directions For making confections She’s trimmest and smartest of sill Second Prize (two years’ free subscription ts BoCalCs Magazine), Mrs M. E. Moore, 878 Cumberland street:— Now, girls, would you fascinate all? Just sew a la Betty McCall; Hot keynote, you see. Is Simplicity—‘Tis really no trouble at all I Third Prize, equal (ons year’s free subscription to McCall’s Magazine), J. Stewart, PUklngton street Maori Hill:— Directions so'perfectly clear A newton's scissors could steer — Tho btwo cutting line Is McCall’s safety sign (Cried a chorus of women: “Hear, hearl ’’) Third Prize, equal (one year’s free subscription to McCall’s Magazine), Mrs J. P. Bayd, Sox 14, Stirling:— McCall's, of great fame and renown. Have fashioned my new winter gown. It's cut and design. The charm of each line. Will soon be the talk of the town. Many excellent entries were received which bad to be ruled out owing to their not conforming to the rules of limerick construction. The D.S.A. desire to thank all patrons for the Interest displayed in this competition. Reductions at the D.S.A, FROCKS at Half Marked Price. gIGO FROCKS. COAT FROCKS, etc.. aM models; in Silk, Crape de Chine, Crepe Margaret, Mancain, Channeism, etc.; S latest styles- aH at absolutely half , price. \. . t GREAT REDUCTIONS DURING MAY. In every business there comes a time when stocks have to be adjusted. Some get too heavy and some not well assorted. The D.S.A. have decided to dean up; hence we offer our customers unprecedented opportunities for May. We therefore invite inspection and comparison. PRINTED UNOLEUMS, only the beat Scotch makes stocked, and in wide range of attractive colourings in Floral, Conventional, Tile, and Matting designs. First Quality—B/6.. • Special Price 7/9 Second Quality—7/9. Special Price 6/11 We. stock NO lower qualities. Smart Range of Children'* FELT . and VELOUR' HATS, trimmed plaited felt and corded . ribbons; shades of Black, Navy, Almond, Rose, Beige, Royal, Saxe, Tan, Red.' Usually 7/6 tq 16/6. ( All one price, S/6 PURE SILK CREPE SUEDE, 38 inches wide, for lingerie, . etc.; coloun are Helie., Mauve, Pink, Turquoise, Sky, Apple, Lemon, Grey, Cinnamon, and Light and Dark Brown. Usual Price 7/11. Special Price 2/11 yard. CASHMERE HOSE, full fashioned; a reliable English make, all pure wool, wide fashioned lops; in new season's shades. Usually 6/11. Special Price 4/1X / \k COATS. 30 COATS in Velour and Tweed, all new season's styles, trimmed fur collar and cuffs; shades of Nigger, Chestnut, Nut Brown, Beige, Navy, Black, and Tweed mixtures. Usually 89/6 to 110/Our Special Price 75/HATS. 500 Ladies' and Maids' READY-TO-WEAR FELT HATS in good 'assortment of shapes and shades. The newest styles as worn, trimmed motifs, ribbon, and fell. Usually 10/6. Spectel Price 8/6 COATS. Children’s and Maids’ VELOUR COATS; nicely cut, half belt, patch,pockets; in shades of Rosin, Navy, Mulberry, Royal, Cocoa; with mole coney far esAi sad collars; fully lined figured art. silk. Special Prices: Sbe 22, 28/6; size 24, 29/6; size 27, 31/-; size 30, S2/6; size 33, 33/6; size 36, 35/6; ghsa 39, 37/6. ' ' - THE SIGN OF SATISFACTION f