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New Zealand Listener, Volume 31, Issue 802, 3 December 1954, Page 12

MUM: XMAS COMES BUT ONCE A YEAR but THS TMNG will be with You, Your family and friends, for many years t0 come at only 23/6 per Pop, postage paid. What is this thing? FUNWORDER is the quality word-building crossword game which is exactly similar to the original amazing pastime selling to millions in America under the name of Scrabble -(See Readers Digest, June , 1954 pages 58 & 59) . It has the same wooden letters and racks and quality playing board which folds neatly into half the space when not in use. (Everlasting like the old THE PEG-EASY This is an Ameri- can convenience or should say conveyance for 87846 the wet clothing which saves the housewife a devil of 0 lot of effort in carrying the c | 0 th e S to be pegged out on the line _ know in U.S_ A very few homes are original Draught boards. It is the without a Peg- most fascinating game for young Easy, and although have sold many and old that ever was, and thou- many thousands here, am amazed that quite a few husbands can still allow sands of N Z.ers have already their good ladies to emulate the camel bought genuine Funworders under This must be just because they are my guarantee of complete delight thoughtless -surely it is not stinginess as the Peg-Easy costs only 29/6 (plus or money back in full if returned up 2/6 freight). to 7 days not one has bouncedl Many stores already stock Funworders; all can if they will com- municate with either of the wholesale distributors, Messrs. Brown & Stewart Ltd:, or Messrs. Universal Supplies and Services Ltd. 4 both of Auckland: READ THESE Now , here IS an excerpt from WOMAN'S OWN Magazine, London, of 12 8/54 page GIRLS 17 in an article contributed by 'Crawfie, (young and not well known to millions as Governess to our quite SO young Royalty: ROYAL FAMILY FAVOURITE A How is your ward- friend has given me an outline of the new robe? don't game that IS already becoming popular m e a n scanties with members of the Royal Family The etc;, but storage new is called 'Scrabble (Funworder space because in N zamend, like the card game canasta, here is the it is another import from America: Basic- ally, it is an amusing variation on one of PRESTORAK Princess Margaret' S favourite time-fillers, the crossword puzzle But where members This American- of the Royal Family are concerned; the designed S kirt Princess will not hold an undisputed lead and trouser rack in The new game_ The Queen, hear holds up to 12 enjoyed numerous games of 'Scrabble at aarments without her Ascot house-party cr e 0 sin 9. It THE WEEKLY NEWS; of 17/11/54 page swings up and 37 says: ARE YOU A 'SCRABBLER (FUN- clips inside the WORDER in N_ Z.)? 'Scrabble; claimed to wardrobe d 0 0 r be the world's most popular parlour game, and saves space. is catching on fast in Australia (as it has You will apprec here under the name of Funworder) . In- ate the worth of vented 20 years ag0 by New York this. The price is architect , this amusing word-game now has only 29/6 (plus millions of fans throughout the world: Etc:, 2/6 freight). etc , etc The price of a Funworder in U.S_ A is S3 50 and here only 23/6- This is excellent value for the highest quality word-building crossword game in the world Insist upon seeing and buying the genuine Funworder which you will be proud to have your friends play with yo4; as it is not merely a cheap, child' s version. incidentally, its high quality will allow it to stand to the wear and tear of kids. If your local dealer has not got Funworders in stocR and is diffident about giving you service and procuring one for you, then use the coupon to buy direct from me, and will pay the postage. promise you, your family, and friends, unprecedented entertainment for years to comel Qez~ 8e: Estab. 1923 FUNWORDDEI = "SCRABBLE" IN U.S.A= Fun making words- Bemember the name! GIFTS We will send with your compliments to your friends on your advice. To ALISTER BEVIN; 38 Albert Street (Box 880) , Auckland_ Please send me: Funworders (as per your guarantee) at 23/6 (postage paid). Peg-Easys at 29/6, plus 2/6 freight Prestoraks at 29/6, plus 2/6 freight enclose postal note, money order Or cheque (plus exchange) for NAME ADDRESS: NZL , 3/12/54