SENSATION IN TAY STREET

Southland Times, Issue 19258, 23 June 1921, Page 5

SENSATION IN TAY STREET

Quite a sensation was caused yesterday in Tay street by the astounding bargains offered by the Progressive Stores. It must be gratifying to Messrs Smith’s to know that the public appreciate their effort to greatly reduce the cost of living in Invercaigill and in Southland generally. Thrifty shoppers should inspect the following lines as they will be lightning sellers—2o pieces only 40in Cotton Dress Tweeds, value from 3/6 to 5/11, to be cleared at 1/- yard. A few dozen only slightly soiled Cushions 1/each. Best quality Jap Silk, valued at 8/6 and 10/6, to be cleared at 3/11 per yard. Full range of Crepe de Chines valued at 19/6, now 7/11 per yard. Secure your length for your new Frock now. A few pieces only high grade English Linoleum, 2yds wide, worth 19/6 yard, now 10/6. 30 pieces only best quality White Crepe, valued at 2/11, to be cleared at 1/- yard. Good quality English Towels in colo-ured from 2/11 pair and in white from 4/11 pair. A big stock of high quality Towelling, 18in wide 1/3, 20in 1/6, 22in 1/9; 1 piece only heavy Doctor Serge, 27in wide, valued at 5/11 yard, to be sacrificed at 2/11 yard. Double bed Marcella Quilts were 45/-, now 29/6. Extra large double bed size Marcellas, valued at 49/6, now 35/-. This is a beautiful Quilt and will be a quick seller. Horrockses’ best quality Pillow Slips in plain and frilled at 3/6 pair. In the Men’s and Boys’ Clothing and Mercery Department the following sensational values are to be had. Men’s Tweed Overcoats, 59/6, 75/- to 95/-. Men’s Suits, 69/6, 90/- to 95/-. Men’s Heavy Working Trousers, 9/6, 10/6, 15/6 to 25/-. Men’s Shirts, 5/6, 7/6 to 10/6. Doctor Union Shirts, 14/6. Boys’ Shirts with collars, 4/6 and 5/6. Boys’ Grey Hose, 3/11 to 5/6. Men’s best quality Wool Socks, 2/6 to 4/6. Boys' Woollen Jerseys, 8/11 to 12/6. Best quality Sweater Coats, 21/to 35/-. Wool Scarves, 5/11 to 9/6. Boys’ Wool Gloves, 2/11 to 4/6. Boys’ Suits, 25/-, 35/- to 45/-. Boys’ Knickers, 7/6 to 12/6. A special line of Men’s Ties, 1/- to 3/6 each. Boys’ Ties in school stripes, 1/each. Men’s Hats, 10/6 to 25/-. Caps, 5/6 to 7/6. Men’s Raincoats, 59/6 to 105/-. Men’s Denim Trousers, 9/6. Drill Combinations, 17/6. Be wise and shop early and avoid disappointment. H. & J. SMITH, LTD., Progressive Drapers, Tay street. InvercargUL and Main street* <^e.—(AdvQ