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Wanganui Chronicle, Volume 89, Issue 272, 17 November 1945, Page 2

Miss JUNE BENSON THE D.l.C.'s MAIL ORDER SHOPPER SAYS— Good Morning) My Out-of-Town Friends, I wonder how many of you went to the Show last week? The weather was certainly conducive to enjoyment, wasn’t it? And I believe the Show was a great success. It certainly does give one a pleasant thrill to se» the return of peace-time activities once more. Well, this week I’m going to tell you some of the best news I’ve ever had. The other day our manager called me into his office (maybe I have a guilty conscience, but I confess that I entered with a certain amount of trepidation), “Miss Benson,” he said, ‘‘as regards X Coupon Stockings” (and I heaved a sigh of relief) “when such stockings arrive in the shop, I would like, in future, to have a certain quantity set aside for out-of-town customers!” Now. isn’t that splendid? I was delighted myself, because so often I receive letters asking for X Coupon Stockings for country friends, just as the fast pair has been sold over the counter. Well, it seems as if th > manager’s word has become law—for here’s the very first offer—Fully Fashioned Mediums, at only /J j[ per pair. Honestly, I think thats’ great value—so hurry up and send in that X Hosiery Coupon now and I’ll post you your stockings by return mail. And here’s another interesting fact—l have managed to hold aside for you a small quantity of those very handy little parcels from our Haby. Department. Remember, I’ve told you about this bargain parcel before. It contains—--2 yds. of Good English Elastic 8 Asso’-.cd Shades of Fine Mending 3 Colours in Wool Mending 9 Assorted Safety Pins 12 Hair Clips 6 Yards Tape 1 Doz. Shirt and Trouser Buttons A " for V 6 Remember the days when buying a Xmas Gift was comparatively easy, when one considers the shortages we are faced with to-day. And how many times have you sighed during the past years for a box of Handkerchiefs—that gift that was always sure to be acceptable. Weil, sigh no longer—the D.I.C. have four dainty Handkerchiefs attractive!}' arranged in a box, for , I really think you’d be 4/3 wise to order yours now, for I can see these simply walking out. Talking of Xmas Gifts—l saw several articles round the Store that would not. only be ideal for Xmas but for birthdays as well—and of course, for your own home, if you should require them. For instance, there are lovely Glass Salad Bowls for only And clear glass Jam Dishes—no one can have too many of these for jam dishes seem to get broken S ° ' l/ll What about, a Rockingham Teapot for a useful and attractive 8 6/3 Or perhaps half a dozen Jacob-ean-shaped Tumblers . . they’re English, too, and a wonderful quality. They’re priced at each. Oh yes. I mustn't forget our knitting enthusiasts—and who isn't, one nowadays? I noticed piles of Wanganui wools, in all the prettiest shades you can imagine, for 1®| D Skein - So what about starting that Cardigan or Jumper now? I can send you the wool in the colour you require straight away. And before I take this to the printer, here’s something for the menfolk Striped Flannelette Pyjamas, at the very special price ° £ 18/11 Perhaps you’d like to buy father or big brother a pair for a Xmas Gift. I’m sure they’d be appreciated. You have probably noticed that all these interesting items of which I have told you this morning have, for some t’me, been very hard to purchase. As you can well imagine, everyone will be anxious to buy them—so I have made sure that a substantial quantity of everything is held aside for you, my Out-of-Town Friends. So write in to-day for your requirements I’ll be looking forward to lots of mail. Cheerio and good Shopping at the D.I.C.