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Star (Christchurch), Issue 19258, 20 December 1930, Page 21 (Supplement)

—■ Sewing did not Cause Eve any Undue Worry. The costly raiments of Cleopatra were stitched with needles of hard wood. Grecian Garments were designed to avoid sewing. Bone needles were used at this period. Even in the early history of English life, dresses like this were made with fish-bone needles. rrrr The 1930 woman may Slave the freedom that only a “Simplex” Electric Sewing Machine can give A wonderful Gift, for Wife or Mother—a “ Simplex” Electric Sewing Machine! Gone are hours of footwork —the “Simplex works as fast or as S-L-O-W as you want, with just a gentle knee pressure on the instantaneous control. Ihe “Simplex” leaves both hands free. Think of the needless hours YOUR wife or YOUR mother spends at that old-fashioned machine . . . and then come along and arrange to have a “Simplex” delivered in time for Christmas. No Deposit 5 1 Ye clde time lady proud of her beat dress, which often represented weeks of labour. ii.tr., When not in use, the “SIMPLEX” ELECTRIC SEWING MACHINE looks exactly like an ornamental cabinet. Weekly for 104 Weeks. Operating Costs'—ld per hour The “ Simplex” is fitted with a genuine Westinghouse Motor. It also has an electric light on the machine arm. GUARANTEED FOR TEN YEARS Take Advantage of this Great Xmas Offer The Roman Woman was content to leave the sewing to female slaves. One cannot blame her. FREE with every 'Simplex' Electric Sewing Machine sold we GIVE FREE OF CHARGE a Genuine British “Sterling” £l6 Table Grand Phonograph, as illustrated —I,OOO Needles and 12 Records The “Sterling” is equipped with a double spring Garrard Motor—l2in. Turntable and latest Tone Arm. Offer open for 3 days only Calder Mack ay Was Queen Elizabeth’s proverbial bad temper due to difficulties in obtaining satisfaction dressmakers? 115 WORCESTER STREET (RIGHT BEHIND THE CATHEDRAL) CO. LTD. CHRISTCHURCH CALDER MACKAY CO., LTD., 115 Worcester Street, Christchurch. Please send me a “Simplex” Electric Sewing Machine and “Sterling Gramophone with Needles and Records. 1 will return the entire order should the “Simplex” not prove satisfactory. Should 1 decide to keep the “Simplex” 1 will remit you 5/ weekly for 104 weeks. Name Address Freight Paid to your nearest Railway Station. A “sporty” frock of the Georgian period. Its style and weight were no doubt responsible for making swooning fashionable. During the Georgian era steel needles came into use. The eye, however, was at the wrong end. The Early Victorian Miss was an Expert with a needle but with nothing else! Surely the endless sewing of the period had something to do with the general narrowmindedness. Towards the end of the midVictorian era, someone invented a hand sewing machine that really worked. “Britons never will be Slaves” took on a new meaning. 1900 found the foot-drive n sewing machine in great popularity. Women were obtaining a new freedom! Life held more enjoyment ! And yet there was room for improvement!

' 'V| ■ ww m A rm clear drinks by your bedside Keep a ‘ Thermos’ Jug set by your bedside during the oppressive heat of summer nights. Have fresh, cold water everyone’s necessity—instantly available. Water kept in a ‘Thermos’ Jug remains perfectly fresh and pure for three days—cool and untainted by summer heat. ‘ Thermos ’ Jug Sets are made in convenient sizes, and in a variety of pleasing shapes. All ‘ Thermos ’ products are fitted exclusively with the almost unbreakable “ Stronglas ” lining. They are the only British vacuum vessels. Use a ‘ Thermos ’ during winter too. It will keep all kinds of drinks piping hot for 24 hours. Insist on ‘ Thermos.’ The name is on the label. THERMOS '£xrzi«frgin% special cleaning. Durable — Hygienic. The complete set comprises : Pint P.akelite Jug with 'Eakelite and Cork StopTray Hi ins. x 9 ins. 'snllTZd’sfJfs'at ZrZcTtl mm 3.

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