AMUSEMENTS “MAY FAIR” PATRIOTIC CARNIVAL PATRIOTIC CARNIVAL PATRIOTIC CARNIVAL ■ THIS THURSDAY AND FRIDAY. TWO DAYS OF FUN FOR EVERYONE! Presented by the Invercargill Traders’ Patriotic Assistance Committee to help Patriotic Funds. “Mystery” Envelopes 1/-, every one a prize. Cash them at “May Fair Bank in old Courthouse, Tay Street. Bands in the Streets. Coloured Lights. Mystery Train Rides for the children. “Sudden Death” Raffles—and Games of Skill. Boy Scouts’ Copper Trail. “Ugliest Man”—a new contest. THURSDAY, MAY 11. Children’s Race, 2 p.m. to 4 p.m. (Esk Street roped off from 1.30). Competitions for Decorated Prams (2 prizes). Decorated Tricycles (2 prizes). Fancy Dress Parade, First and Second Prizes Boys; First and Second Prizes Girls, Pets’ Parade from corner Nith Street to Bank of N.Z. Corner along Tay Street, 1.30 p.m. (4 prizes). “Window Spotting” Competition. Windows numbered. Entry 3d. Children’s Treasure Hunt, 4 p.m. to 5 p.m. Prizes £1; 10/- and 5/-. Entries 3d. DANCES St. Mary’s Hall, Victoria Hall. Single 2/-, Double 3/6. Three couples from each dance will be selected to compete for the award as best pairs of waltzers at the NOVEL COMMUNITY SING CIVIC THEATRE, 8 p.m. Admission: D.C. and Stalls 2/-, Gallery 1/-. Leaders: Clarrie Paine & Bert Kummert., Enjoy the Fun of the Competitions: “Jitterbug,” Dancing, Best Pair of Waltzers, on stage 9.30 p.m. Mock Mayoral Election. FRIDAY, MAY 12. “May Fair” Mystery Envelopes. Street Stalls—Novelty Contests. “Sudden Death” Raffles. ' • BE IN TOWN FOR “MAY FAIR” DAYS — ENJOY THE FUN AND HELP THE PATRIOTIC CAUSE. 2l PUBLIC NOTICES MOTHER’S DAY LADIES AND GENTLEMEN MOTHER’S Day comes but once a year and we should all try to celebrate this notable occasion by giving “Mother” something that will lighten her duties. We have pleasure in introducing to you something absolutely new . . . A WOOL-WINDER THE 1944 WONDER. Price 15/6 Each. (Postage 8d Extra). This is something worthwhile for your Mother, which will make her independent of having to get someone to hold' her “Skein of Wool” while she rolls it into a ball. These Woolwinders are beautifully made and a very attractive Gift for your Mother; one she will appreciate. Procurable only from AITCHISON’S, LTD. The Service Store. FOR SALE ENAMEL POTS ENAMEL TRAYS ENAMEL PAILS ENAMEL BOWLS STRONG TIN KETTLES CHAIR SEATS BRUSHWARE BROOMS CLOTHES LINES FISHING LINES SASH CORD ROPE AXES SPADES SHOVELS RAKESHOES WHEELBARROWS FRANK HOLLOWAY & CO., LTD., THE HUB OF BUSINESS. 118 SPEY STREET. PHONE 133. FARMERS EVERY MANURE BAG IS WANTED. We Pay 7d each. And Pay all Rail and Cartage Costs. CONSIGN TO SOUTH ISLAND BAG .COY., SPEY STREET. CASH RETURNS BY MAIL. FUR COATS, Fur Coats. Grey, Beige, Brown or BIack.—ABRAHAM WACHNER. P. H. VICKERY, LTD., MOTOR ENGINEERS, INVERCARGILL. WE HAVE CASH , BUYERS FOR GOOD USED AUSTINS AND OTHER Late MODEL Cars. HIGHEST CASH PRICE. P H. VICKERY, LTD., PHONE 421 FOR SERVICE. AlB5 MEN’S Patent or Self Cap Shoes, in half sizes.—ABRAHAM WACHNER. »£l, £l, £l, £1 BUY A MAY FAIR EXEMPTION BADGE. -10119 BUSY women—polish pots and pans to mirror-like brightness gently, rapidly with STEELO. 7d.
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Southland Times, Issue 25357, 8 May 1944, Page 1
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