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Make an estimate of the number of Pebbles in our window scene and you have an opportunity to win a valuable prize. Here is an opportunity for the people of Timmins to win some really outstanding prizes, and all that is necessary is to estiâ€" mate the number of pebbles in our window scene. â€" The estimates coming closest to the correct number can take their choice of any merchandise in our store:â€"â€" First Prize ... $50.00 in merchandise Second Prize......... $25.00 in merchandise Third Prize ... $10.00 in merchandise Having just completed our second year in business in Timmins we come to the public with our Birthday Sale and our Estimate Contestâ€"a unique feature in itselfâ€"to show our appreciation for the patronage we have been favoured with. Our business has almost doubled, our Birthday Cake is double size, and the values we are ochrmg are twice as great as any ever presented to the people of this district in the past. In accordance with the practice we inâ€" augurated last year, we will give a piece of Birthday Cake to every one making a purâ€" chase in our store during our Second Anniâ€" versary Sale, and with this piece of cake goes the privilege of entering our Estimate Contest. There is absolutely no charge, you make your estimates of the number of pebbles in the window scene, and the three winners coming closest to the correct number win the above named valuable prizes. In order that no one connected with our establishment will have anything to do with the counting of the pebbles, and to have this in charge of a strictly impartial judge, Chas. G. Pirie, of the Porcupn.lc Advance will have charge of this contest. In view of the most wonderful response we have received from our customers during our August Fur Sale, we have further inâ€" creased our stock of sumptuous Fur Coats. Every coat is typical of the amazing values offered in this, our 2nd Birthday Sale A. J. SHRAGGE LIMITED "In style and value thc store that Sets the pace" "In style and value store that Sets the p: This is our birthday. During the past two years our business has grown, and we are asking the public to assist us in celebrating. _ Our Second Birthday Sale is possible because of the splendid patronage afforded us during the past two years, and the values offered at our store during this sale are only possible because of this patronage. This Anniversary Sale is the most important of Shragge‘s merchandising during the entire year. Every offering is timely and seasonable, and all merchandise is priced at a very definite saving to the buying public. We are not making this sale a clearance of old merchandiseâ€"everything is the newest of the new. Through our Eastern connection we have been able to secure the latest modes for fall and winter wear at a great saving, and we in turn are presenting these values to the people of this district. Our buyer has just returned from a trip to the large Eastern centres, and we can guarantee that no one calling at our store during our Birthday Sale will go away disappointed. Merchandise, price and service will bring realization to the people of Timmins and district that Shragge‘s Anniversary is a real anniversary for all to remember and take advantage of. Space does not permit us to list all the values we are offering, but below are listed a few articles we have picked from our whole stock of outstanding specials. Sale Starts Friday, September 6th, 1929 One of BReutifully lined, pure wool sizes 14â€"â€"42. These â€" coats would sell freely at $15.00 Birthday Celebration Price Note the price and shop early for these Princess Slips. They are made from strong cotton broadcloth in straight top styles. White and colours in the lot 60 only Luncheon Sets, cloth 54 x 54 and 6 napkins Pure Linen, extra good range of coloured borders. Birthday Sale Price 350 FACE CLOTH®S, good heavy quality, nice range of checks. Birthâ€" day Sale Price ac Our Furâ€"trimmed Travei Coats at Travel Coats Mannish Type Chinchillas of the latest make of the most spectacular bargains ever offered Furâ€"Trimmed T weed Princess Slips _ 59c HERE‘S A SNAP! BROADCLOTH $19.95 $9.95 THE PORCUPINE ADVANCE, TIMMINS, ONTARIO 300 TOWELSâ€"extra large sizes, I®A x 36. All white with pretty coloured borâ€" ders of Yelow, Rose, Blue and Green 25 Birthday Sale Price C "* ins. wide. Extra good quality. Will give the best of wear A tremendous offering that will save you dollar on dolar. for all kinds of home uses. Both hemmed and hemstitiched. Values included in this offering up to 3 and 4 times the sale A wonderful opportunity for those keeping rooming houses, price. Sizes up to 60" length; some white with coloured borâ€" hotels, etc. Priced very low, each ders, some all white Made from quality rayonâ€" evenly woven, cut full, strongly made in the season‘s most popular â€" colours. A large variety of stylesâ€"in medium and large sizes. Values $2.95 25¢. each During this sale we are emphasizing Special Values on all Fall and Winter Coats, the season‘s latest mode. A wonderful variety on display; space does not permit us to mention all the values offeredâ€"hundreds to pick from â€"the range is most complete. Compare and Profit Women‘s Rayon Pajamas We also take pleasure in announcing the addition of a Shoe Department to our store. All the last minute styles in Ladics‘ Autumn Footwear here for your inspection. As a special introducâ€" tion to our footwear department to the ladies of Timmins we offer bargains that will far exceed the highest exâ€" peclations of the most shrewd purâ€" chasers. A SsUPERâ€"VALUE! Nightgowns All fast colours in Red and Blue, etc 600 WHITE SHEETS Napkins to Birthd Birthday Sale Price 8c dozen W atch our windows during the Birthday Sale as space does not permit to mention the many outstanding values we have to offer. 29 Third Ave. each match above Sale Price CLOTHS Each dress is taiored from silk satinâ€"a large and smart group of styles in such colours as black, navy, English green and nigger brown. You‘d gladly pay twice this price for these garments. Sizes 14â€"46 "In Style and Values the Store that Sets the Pace" Smart Satin Dresses A Veritable Super Offering Truly beautiful styles â€"truly beautiful colâ€" ours â€" you‘d gladily pay twice this sale price for millinery of this type. A head size â€" for everyone. Values to $4.95 HAXND MADEF Felt Hats so0¢ each, 3 for $1.00 in crochet, Mauve and Red colour for single beds only. BRIDGE SETS Hand embroidered, nicely good quality, . Nice: range â€" ‘Timmins Service â€" Weight Full Sub Standards of $2.00 $2.50 These hose are offered at less than one half the regular price, the season‘s most popular colours, pure silk from hem to toe. Well ‘reâ€"inforced at the vital wearing points, contour and square French heels. Fashioned Hose $1.00 each $1.49 set Birthday Offering BEDSPREADS red, nicely boxed, real Nice range of pretty designs Bloomers! Panties‘! Combinaâ€" tions! Chemises! Every garâ€" ment made from fine quality rayonâ€"cut full and strongly sewn. A wide range of colâ€" ours. A size for everyone. Every â€" garment â€" offered . is worth twice the price we ask. SUPER VALUESâ€"EVERY ONE! Rayon Underthings shades, Brown, Champagne Reg. values up to £1,00, Birthday Sale A]] zreV t $1.99 Chamoisette _ Turkish Face (Gloves Towels Perrin‘s French Makc BBA 39c uzes in newest Fall rreen, Fawn and sSmart Pullover Sweaters $1.99 11 and Fashionable Pullover Swe: fine quaiity Silk and Wool., . slecve styles, in pretty colours Smart Fur Trimmed Coats A â€" TRULY REMARKABLE OFFERING Style! Quality! Economy! These â€" coatsâ€"cvery one â€" of themâ€"embody â€" these _ three features. Such allâ€"wool matâ€" crials as casa granda, importâ€" ed broadcloth, suedine, etc. Luxurious fur co.lars and cuffs of opossum, caracul, French beaver, .sealine, . etc. such smart colours as black, navy, brown, wine, etec. Every coat interlined throughout. Ma â€" jority of garments lined with pure silk. These coats must be seen to be appreciated. Values up to two times this sale price. Sizes 14â€"44 Thursday, Sept. 5th, Silk and W Your choice of white aor price is a bargain indeed Extra Special loured face cloths at thi e o /# edg¢ nd FIC6 Hoped At All