The discovery of the North Pole fell to the Americans, and the South Pole is the prize of the Norwegians. This is made very clear by the return of the Terra Nova, as on Januiry 3id. Captain Scott was 150 miles away from the Pole, whereas Captain Amundsen had reached it in the middle of December. The question of luck enters largely into such matters, but there is no luck about the superiority of Crescent Blend Tea. It has won' its way into favour through sheer merit, and this position it will alMr. A. Spence desires to thank the public for their liberal response to his efforts in connection with the great relinquishing sale which he is now running for the purpose of quitting Lis entire stock, prior to the expiry of his lease shortly. He desires, also, to state that, though the volume of business done has been very large, it is but a drop in the bucket. There is still an immense stock of high-class drapery and clothing to dispose of, and new goods are still arriving,' and tiie whole has been, and is being,' subjected to the same drastic reductions in prices. It is an absolute fact that the proprietor is selling the good 6 at prices which barely allow a margin for expenses, his one aim being to convert the whole stock into phoney, and :..) save removal expenses. x McMillan and Fredric undertake all kinds of plumbing work, drainage, electric lighting, hot and cold water installations, etc., and guarantee good work and satisfaction. We are direct importers, and cash buyers of all material used, and give our customers Ihe benefit in reduced prices. McMillan unci Fredric. Broadway, Stratford, r
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Stratford Evening Post, Volume XXXII, Issue 91, 16 April 1912, Page 5
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