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Taranaki Daily News, 21 November 1929, Page 10

One of the best season’s sellers is the Divorce Form (says an English writer). An old-established firm of law booksellers in the Strand, London, realising the possibilities of this line of business, exhibited large advertisements on their winds: “Divorce Forms Sold Here.” But this notice has . misled many an unhappy couple, who thought that on paying a few pence for forms they could evade all legal proceedings. ‘‘One woman came in and asked me if I could arrange for her to be divorced from her husband, as they did not get on very well together,’’ said the man behind the counter. “Failing a really complete divorce, could I arrange a mutual separation for her. She was sadly disappointed when I Explained matters.” The preliminary divorce petition costs fourpence, and the affidavit in support of the petition costs twopence. But, of course, they are the mere beginnings. Law is not as cheap as all that.

. Attention is drawn to the sale of builder’s stock, plant, etc., to be offered by Newton King, Ltd., at Inglewood, on Tuesday next, as advertised -in our auction columns.

Xmas goods are opening out fast at the Melbourne, Ltd. Advance supplies of earrings, brooches, necklets, chokers and handbags have arrived, and are creating a lot of interest. The new goods are certainly very attractive and reasonable in price. Between friends, the gift that conveys the most .of personal thoughtfulness—your photograph. Let us show you photographs that will please at prices all can afford, Oakley’s, Kash Building (upstairs), Devon Street, New Plymouth. 39. Life is full of pleasures if one knows where to find them. Enjoy yourself at McGruer’s fine new store, and at the same time save on every, purchase* , Ladies’ fine silk finish Lisle Gloves, with small gauntlets; and contrasting colours. A serviceable perfect fitting bargain priced glove, in shrimp; sand, beaver, and rose 1 wood. Special price, .2/11 pair, at The Hustlers, Devon Street.* On a complaint for* affiliation and maintenance orders Alfer Langsford has been adjudged the father of an illegitimate child. Mr. R. W; Tate, S.M., at the New Plymouth Court*, yesterday, ordered him to pay 10s. a week towards the maintenance of the child £l7 la. .penses and Court costs amounting- to £2 2s,