Page 4 Advertisements Column 2

Hauraki Plains Gazette, Volume XXXVIII, Issue 5133, 1 June 1927, Page 4

The advertisement, “Lost by poor woman, sum of £20,” is usually accepted with a disbelieving shrug by those who are sufficiently fortunate to recover such a large sum from the street pavements, and ninetynine people would consider that possession is nine points of the law and leave at that. The- hundredth man turned up in Wellington the other day. A girl employed as a hotel worker met with an accident six months ago, and oi» coming out of hospital received £2O compensation. As soon as she left the insurance office she lost the money in the street. The usual advertisement followed, and she received a telegram to go to a, fish shpp in Cuba Street, where a man handed her the bankroll. She offered him £5 and he refused, whereat she threw five notes at his feet and fled. This practical gratitude of the young woman was appreciated by the finder after he i O'covered from his amazement. Dorothy’s doll was laid aside, Dorothy’s pram wa.s still. “ Dorothy dear I” her mother cried, “ Surely my pet’s not ill ?” Dolly WAS ill 1 that’s weeks ago. ■ Mothfir brought life renewer; Dorothy’s face was a healthy glow Woods’ Great Peppermint Cure.

t Here’s Good News! Surely you’ll say the same when you’ve read this announcement. We want you to realise that we can save you money—that right here In Your Own Town you can buy furniture equal to any to be had from city houses — and you can buy it in every case quality for quality—at city prices ’n or less. Our premises occupy 2,200 ft, of floor space packed with furniture, lino, bedding, rugs —everything for the home. In fairness to yourself come and compare our prices—see our thorough workmanship. You can buy High-Grade Furniture at Saving Prices from F. WARD & Co. 'li'aEß oa.’ Are Essential to Good Health wffik! At Jll seasons of the ysar pou may depend j Wfl|UßK<| upon finding ths green groceries you tequite ( \V- r l WKF 1 heie. , , , , / Ftesh supplies come in dally and orders reJmkßwSl ceive prompt attention. yHMKrJ t3| The Dolly Varden I 1 Fourth Door from Railway Station J PAEROA Phone 128 KM