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ANNIVERSARY m m McGruer Davies have served Timaru since 1878. A ; ’■ ■ r I ; ■ Sale ol Apprecialion... McGruer Davies say it with Savings We want you to celebrate with us, we’re exactly 57 years young, and our way of expressing gratitude to Timaru for our 57 years of delightful relations is to give you a storeful of values we like to believe you will talk about for the next 57 years ! We’ve done everything possible to ensure you a real shoppers holiday ! Read this advertisement carefully, make out your shopping list and then plan to be here early ! DOORS OPEN TO-DAY AT 8.57 Read about these Manchester Bargains N.Z. WOOL FLANNEL 1/3 Orkney, Shetland, Natural -and Pink, usually 1/11 yard. At— McGruer Davies 57th Anniversary 1/3 1/6 LINEN FORFAR 10|d Absolutely all pure linen, in attractive borders, you can depend on the quality for tea towels—--1/11 BLOOMER CLOTH 1/30 inch in Navy, with cosy warm fleecy lining.— 3/11 ADMIRALTY FLANNEL 1/11 30 inch in Cream only. A Scotch flannel, nothing to beat it in wear for warm nightdresses, etc— Hundreds of yds . Dress Materials Below Cost I 5/11 SILK GEORGETTE 2/11 36 inch in beautiful floral designs very dainty for evening frocks.— 3/11 SILK MAROCASN 1/11 36 inch heavy quality in plain colours, Saxe, Navy, Black, Wine, Bottle, Red and Nigger.— 6/11 SILK MATALASSE 2/6 36in. fashion’s latest in glorious colours Nigger, Black, Navy, Green and Gray. CHECK SILKS 2/6 In a large range of dainty little checks. Guaranteed fadeless for blouses, dresses etc.— WHITE BOILING SILK 1/Heavy Quality.— The Showroom is fuii of Bargains Like These 1/11 LADIES’ BLOOMERS 1/Woman’s size, made of Klysilk famous in wash and wear, Sky, Mauve, White and Pink.— 12/6 LADIES’ CARDIGANS 8/11 “Bruce” pure wool, Green, Saxe, Orange, Black, Red and Beige.— 1/11 FLEECY BLOOMERS 1/6 Woman’s size, Pink, Sky, Mauve, and Peach. Cosy and warm with art. silk stripe.— 69/6 FUR-TRIMMED COATS 49/6 With luxurious Opposum collars, Fawn, Wine, Brown, Green, Grey and Rust.— BERLI CORSETS And Corselettes, entire stock of out of range numbers to be cleared at cost.— 4/11 LADIES’ VESTS 3/11 Superior quality pure wbol ribbed, with short sleeves.— LADIES’ MILLINERY 3/11 Winter felt hats, specially reduced for our 57th Anniversary prices, From 3/11 Aiwsiw&B*sary Specials from The Fancy LADDERPROOF HOSE 1/11 Ladies -plated art. silk and cotton hose, guaranteed to give good hard wear. Every desirable shade in stock.— LADIES’ “LLAMA” HOSE 1/Variety of popular shades.— BOTANY CASHMERE HOSE 3/3 Superior quality pure wool, delightful new shades.— LADIES’ SILK HOSIERY 2/11 These are great value, they give wonderfully good wear. The shades are Nu-brown, Malay, Mist, Gunmetal, Aloma and Streetone. WOOL MENDING PLAITS 3 Plaits for 1/Assorted shades to plait and long lengths.— “SKIPPER” WOOL 6 Skeins for 1/11 A good quality 4 ply fingering in Fawn, Brown, Nigger, Royal, Emerald, Jade, Bottle, Tangerine, Flame, Henna, Gold, Yellow, Sky, Saxe, Pink, Red, Wine and Grey.— 6 Skeins for 1/11 Men and Boys You Need These MEN’S BRUCE SINGLETS 4/11 New Zealand pure wool for warm winter wear, usually 6/11—_ 7/11 RIBBED UNDERPANTS 5/11 Heavy quality wool, Canterbury make, recommended for warmth, comfort and wear.— DOCTOR UNION FLANNELS 4/11 For men, variety of shades, usually 6/11 79/6 MEN’S SUITS 49/6 Over 100 famous “Challenge” suits, all sizes in the smart new suitings, 69/6 & 79/6 is the usual price.— MEN’S OVERCOATS 49/6 The materials include Leather, Navy Gaberdine and a host of smart tweeds. BOYS’ OVERCOATS 11/6 Fleecy lined rubber o’coats with helmets to match. Sizes 24 to 36 inches in Brown and Black.— BOYS’ PYJAMAS 3/6 Made of the famous “Siesta” flannelette snug, cosy and warm, all sizes.— Reduced Prices on Almost Everything - That’s the Way We Celebrate I 6 PILLOW CASES 2/11 There’s absolutely no dressing in these. They’ll give wonderfully good wear. Worth 1/9 pair. But only 6 for 2/11 BRUCE BLANKETS All pure wool, the best value in New Zealand at these prices. Full sizes. Single Bed usually 22/6 — Sale 17/6 Double Bed usually 32/6 — . .Sale 27/6 ONEHUNGA BLANKETS Here’s your answer at last to a good quality large blanket at a moderate price.— Single Bed usually 32/6 — Sale 27/6 Double Bed usually 49/6 — Sale 39/6 ROSLYN BLANKETS Super quality. This is the deeply napped blanket that is so famous for it’s comforting warmth without weight.— Single Bed usually 42/6 — Sale 32/6 Double Bed usually 59/6 — Sale 49/6 GREY BLANKETS 15/6 New Zealand all pure wool, these are single bed size.— TIMARU BLANKETS Extra large sizes, closely woven to keep out the cold.— Single Bed 29/6 Double Bed 45/-6-YEAR SHEETING Fine unbleached twill sheeting guaranteed to give 6 years wear.— 54 inch usually 2/3 Sale 1/9 72 inch usually 2/11 Sale 2/6 80 inch usually 3/6 Sale 2/11 FINDLAY’S SHEETS Single Bed usually 8/11 — Sale 6/11 Double Bed usually 14/6 — Sale 11/6 DORMA SHEETS Single Bed usually 12/6 — Sale 9/11 Double Bed usually 17/6 — Sale 15/6 TWILL PILLOW CASES 1/3 Made out of sheeting guaranteed to wear 6 years. These are genuine 4/6 pair quality for— 1/3 ea ch. NURSERY SWANSDOWN 19id A dependable twill flannelette. We can recommend it for baby squares.— CEYLON FLANNEL 2/3 30 inches wide, in Cream for baby’s warm winter clothes* or ladies and children’s nightdresses, a similar cloth to Viyella.— 7/11 CELANCESE MAROCAIN 2/6 38 inch good rsnge of shades.— TUSSORE SILK !/- 33 inch pure silk for underwear, curtains, blouses, smocks', etc.— SATIN ELEGANT 1/3 36 inch a lovely soft satin in a complete range of shades for evening frocks, etc. TWEED REMNANTS 2/11 Huge variety of oddments in Kaiapoi Tweeds, we bought these at a big discount. Regular 4/11 and 6/11 quality. Some are skirt lengths, some are dress lengths. Don’t miss them at 2/11 yard. 54in. DIAGONAL COATING 7/6 A heavy warm wool coating in Black, Navy, Wine, Brown and Bottle Green.— ITALIAN CLOTH 1/6 54 inch in Black for aprons, underwear, etc.— 15/6 KAIAPOI SUITING 5/11 56 inch all wool in Grey, with faint stripe for costumes, skirts, etc.— 12/6 DIAGONAL COATING 6/11 In Navy and Black, 50 yards of each shade. Specially recommended for top coats.— 2/11 CREPE SILK VOILE 1/36 inch in plain colours and floral designs for evening frocks.— 6/11 SWISS ORGANDIE 2/11 Beautiful floral designs for evening frocks, blouses, etc.— 39/6 CHILDREN’S COATS 21/4 only, sizes 27 to 33 inches, Navy schol coats, usually 35/- and 39/6. Special for MsGruer Davies Anniversary 21/25/- LADIES’ TWEED FROCKS 9/11 Small woman’s sizes in Greens, Fawns and Rust tonings. Usually 17/6 to 25/Anniversary Sale 9/11 6/11 CHILDREN’S JUMPERS 4/11 All pure wool “Bruce” make, V-neck & long sleeves, sizes 24 to 32 inches. Usually 6/11 and 7/11.— Anniversary Sale 4/11 and 5/11 4/11 CHILDREN’S NIGHTDRESSES 2/11 In Pink, Sky, Cream and Helio Winceyette.— 7/11 LADIES’ NIGHTDRESSES 5/11 O.S. size with long sleeves in Cream, Peach,, and Sky Winceyette.— 6/11 DELUSTRED SATIN 3/11 36 inch a lovely soft satin beaute, it drapes beautifully for evening and wedding frocks, etc. Every desirable shade in stock.— TAFFETA SILK 7d 1000 yards of the useful art. silk, magnificent range of shades for underwear, cushions, curtains, etc.. — 36in CHECK SPORTS TWEED 1/9 Very smart for blouses, skirts, etc. ALL WOOL AFGHALANE 3/6 36 inch very popular for skirts to go with the new wool jumpers, in plain colours, Black, Navy, Nigger, Wine and Saxe.—FLORAL TWILL WINCEYETTE 1/36 inch for cosy warm nightdresses, pyjamas, etc.— KNITTING OUTFITS 10id For children, the outfit contains 6 balls of coloured wools and 1 set of knitting needles.—Anniversary Sale Price lOgd. Set. CHECK SCARVES 2/3 These are woven in very smart designs. LEATHER SHOPPING BAGS 7/11 With Zip fasteners, Black, Brown, Blue, Grey and Black and White.— TRACED GOODS A huge variety of Table Centres, Runners, Cushion Covers, Duchess Sets, Organdie Throwovers, Baby Pillow Cases, etc.-- All Liberally Reduced! 6 HEMSTITCHED HANDKERCHIEFS 1/11 In White, Superior quality and large size.— 6 for 1/11 Curtain Nets Amazingly Reduced 1/11 ART SILK CURTAIN 1/6 36 inch luxurious art. silk curtain nets, attractive new designs in biscuit shades. 1/11 COTTON CURTAIN NET 1/3 42 inch extra wide, heavy quality in attractive all over designs. Biscuit shade. 1/9 COTTON CURTAIN NET 1/36in. x 40in. Biscuit shades in allover & bordered designs fine or open mesh.— 1/6 COTTON CURTAIN NET 10Id 36 inch in Biscuit shade with neat design and beautiful coloured borders in Rose, Saxe, Gold and Apricot.— 3/11 ART SILK CURTAIN 2/6 43 inch superior quality, fadeless, magnificent designs in biscuit. Beige and Sand shades.— BOYS’ 1 SOCKS 1/6 British all wool, in Grey, Fawn, ana Brown with neat turn down tops in contrasting colours, sizes 3 to 9, usually 1/11 BRUCE WONDER SOCKS In Heather and Marl mixtures with card of mending wool to match. Men! Try these for winter, they’re reputed not to shrink.— 2 pairs for 2/6 MEN’S FELT HATS 4/11 Latest style, desirable shades and all sizes.— 6/11 MEN’S PYJAMAS 4/11 Made of famous “Siesta” flannelette attractive stripes, cosy and warm for winter. All sizes.— 11/6 MEN’S CARDIGANS 8/11 100 only, “Bruce” heavy all wool superior quality in Grey and Heather.— Quilts and Bedspreads Big Reductions 6/11 COTTON BEDSPREADS 4/11 70in. x 90in. large single bed size, attractive designs in Rose, Rust, Gold and Blue on Jaspe grounds. Also large double bed size at 6/11— 32/6 SILK BEDSPREADS 25/6 90in. x lOOin. large double bed size in gorgeous heavy art. silk Taffeta, beautifully embroidered. Blue, Green, and Rose.— 45/- DOWN QUILTS 29/6 Beautiful floral downproof sateen pure down quilts with real satin panels. Single bed size.— 39/6 FLORAL DOWN QUILTS 25/6 Double bed size, with luxurious satin panel.— WATCH THE WINDOWS -•'V McGruer Davies The Largest Store in Stafford Street South MAIL ORDERS Receive our prompt attention carriage paid on orders over 5/-.

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Timaru Herald, Volume CXXXIX, Issue 20097, 2 May 1935, Page 4

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