THE SPIRIT OF PROGRESS.

Dominion, Volume 6, Issue 1776, 14 June 1913, Page 20

THE SPIRIT OF PROGRESS.

Merit and appreciation of benefits conferred in the way of slumping facilities, quality, merchandise, and sterling values huvo placed Alessrs. C. M. Koss and Co., the 13on Marche, of Palmerston Aorth, high up on the list of leading retail merchants of New Zealand. Now hero is the spirit of progress more pronounccd, ana how well this store caters for the convenience and comfort of its customers is shown in tlm noteworthy extensions and alterations which have recently been executed. Visitors to the I'almcrstou show will do well to pay a visit of inspection to this storo of enterprise, for there will be found much of special interest in general drapery, fashion goods, men's wear, boots and shoes, and household furnishings. Special displays will be the feature of tho west, and the showroom, with its considerably incroased iloor space, will show somo rare

assortments and values in fashion goods lor women, maids, and children. Considerable improvements have been, made to the front of the Bloro, and tho wmdowb will reveal many items of distinction and superiority from each of their ten departments. The furnishing section, with windows fronting on to Gcorgo Street, will show many of tho lines of art furnishings, cuipots, linoleums, bedding, and general homo necessities, for which this firm, us manufacturers and direct importers, liaTu established a wide and popular reputation both for choice of assortments and tlic>r wonderful values. Tho ]3on Marchc seeing machine will also bo shown in thin department, and everyone intei'tstcd in this class of home comfort should avail themselves of this opportunity to seo the machine undor working conditions. It is claimed to be tho cheapest sewing machin* on the market, and it carries a ten years' guarantee of reliability and sound workmanship. The George Street windows will bo displayed by gaslight on each evening of show week, and will no doubt prove a popular draw to hundreds of visitors. To those visiting I'almerston: North for show week, C. M, Eo6s and Co. extend a hearty invitation to walk through their store, whether purchasing or not. They

will find an arcade of departments (covering a ground floor space of 17,280 square feet), each one excelling in its particular line. Particulars relating to special attractions in men's and boys' wear will be found in the full-page advertisement in this issue.

■>■"■"' ■■ " ' ■'—- Estimate is made that on a pcaco footing the Germany army numbers about 125,000 serviceable horses, and that half a million moro could be quickly obtained. The finer ensilago is cut tho better, for it packs moro firmly, and is moro easily chewed by the animal, than if cut course. Maize chaffed into one-half inch lengths will not injure an animal's mouth. Cracked, or badly-worn utensils are a grout source of contamination for milk and cream, as they afford a harbour for various objectionable ferments which ultimately cause considerable trouble.