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Taranaki Daily News, 13 April 1928, Page 6

A Te Kuiti bootmaker had an amusing experience recently, when a lady from the country, accompanied by her son, paid a visit to his shop to purchase a pair of boots for her offspring. After several pairs had been tried, Willie at last found one which fitted him, and the price of the footwear was named. The lady then remarked, ‘‘WeeJ, I’m a wee bit Scotch, and Willie and I will take a walk round the toon and consider the matter.’” A young Australian artist, Mr. Reginald Fleville, is “working his passage” to London as a steward on the steamer Port Victor, at present at Auckland. Mr. Fleville intends to spend some time in London before proceeding to the Latin quarter of Paris, where his hopes and ambitions centre. As practical as they are smart, the new wet weather light-weight raincoats for ladies just opened at the Melbourne, Ltd. Some arc lined with woollen albatross, others silk lined. AH have a becoming little close fitting cap to match. Colours: Jade, red, grey, Naples, blue, bottle. Ask to see them in showroom upstair. From 19/6. How about blankets for the cold nights to come? Messrs. C. C. Ward, Ltd., the busy cash drapers, Devon Street, New Plymouth, have just made another job purchase of Wanganui Woollen Mills odd. white blankets for three-quarter or double beds. These are usually sold at 27/6 each. Our clearing price is 18/11 each. The first choice is the best, ar.d one must look ahead, especially when making up has to be considered. The new and latest materials have arrived at McGruer’s. A call wil result in satisfactory purchase for your Winter Garments. After the long, hot summer days the men folk feel like sprucing up with a new suit. In preparation for the heavy demand for suitings, Besley’s have selected some really fine clothes. Their prices are right, so is the workmanship. Buy your Easter Hat, Frock, or Coat now at The Hustlers, as we have just opened up a choice stock of Autumn and Winter Goods. These we are marking at very low prices. Now is the time to eave money on your purchsses. The Hustlers, Devon Street.