LATE SPORTING

Southland Times, Issue 18931, 3 May 1923, Page 5

LATE SPORTING

FOOTBALL. SCHOOLS RUGBY. DRAW 'FOR MATCHES. —Grade I Saturday May 5, at 10 a.m.—Middle v High at High School ground; South v Technical at Eastern Reserve; St. George v Marist at Biggar street, No. 2. / —Grade II Friday May 4 at 3.30 p.m.—Middle, a bye; St. George v Waihopai at Biggar street; Marist v North at Eastern Reserve; Waikiwi v South at Park School ground. —Grade 111 Wednesday May 9 at 3.30 p.m.—Middle v North at Park School ground; Waihopai v St. George at Eastern Reserve; Marist v South at Biggar street. FRIDAY’S BARGAINS. We have made great preparations for Friday’s specials. 63 cases and bales of additional stocks have just been opened ,up. They are special purchases made by our London buyer, and are a true indication of what ready money can do in the glutted markets of Europe. Piles of exceptional bargains are displayed in all departments. The grand display and the wonderful offerings are worth coming many miles to see. 60 dozen Swiss embroidered handkerchiefs, honest value for 1/3 each, Friday’s price 6d each, or 6 for 2/6. Don’t miss them they are the best value ever offered in town. Ladies’ umbrellas, standfast frames and durable covers, we are going to sell 60 on Friday. These prices will do it. They are less than cost, 7/11, 9/11, 11/6 and 12/6. 50 Children’s and maids’ heavy tweed coats, sizes 27in. to 39in., were -35/6 to 59/6, one price 27/6. Children’s wool dresses, sizes 27in. to 30in., value for* 9/11 to 24/-, Friday’s price 6/11 to 12/6. 200 pairs Warner’s famous corsets, sizes 22in. to 36in., reliable make, were 22/6 to 33/6, Friday’s price 13/6. 20 dainty white crepe night gowns, usual price 11/6, Friday’s price 7/6. Just opened a very special selection of French Millinery, secured by our buyer, in Paris. They are charming creations and popular prices. A real bargain table of morning blouses were 6/6, now 2/11. Exceptional bargain in smart tweed and pleated skirts, value for 35/-, Friday’s price 19/6. 12 pieces all wool cheviot serge, 54in. wide, was 8/11 to 10/6, Friday’s price 3/11 and 4/6. 15 pieces velour coating, 54in. wide, new stock, all leading shades, were 12/6 and 15/6, for 10/6 and 13/6. 20 only tapestry carpet squares, to be cleared at 80/- to 130/-. Beautiful Wilton square, size 9by 12, Persian design, was £l7, for £lO. 75 pieces white twill flannelette reliable quality, 36in. wide, was 1/11 and 2/3, special price 1/3 and 1/6. A gift in shearing for double beds in heavy twills,, white or grey, was 3/6 and 4/6, Friday’s price 2/6 and 2/11. ,150 pairs boys’ strong tweed knickers, sizes' 3 to 12, were 10/6, Friday’s price 6/11. 25 boys’ tweed sports suits, sizes 3 to 12, usually 35/- to 45/-, Friday’s price 25/-. 30 men’s high-grade ready-to-wear suits, in best colonial suiting, Sale Price 59/6 to 75/-. 30 dozen men’s silk knitted ties, in club colours, usual price 2/6 and 3/6, Friday’s price 1/11. We will allow 20/- discount for cash off any of our high-grade tailor-made suits on Friday. This special offer is for Friday only, at H. and J. SMITH, Ltd., Progressive Stores, Tay and Kelvin streets, Invercargill, and Main street, Gore.— (Advt.).