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Timaru Herald, Issue 170300, 20 August 1920, Page 7

When .you feel you have 110 strength, that's the time to take Baxter's Quinine Port "Wine, the tonic that has stood the test 0 f time. It is especially useful in cases of nervous depressions loss of appeite, and brain fag. In reputed quart bottles, 4s each, at Baxter's Pharmacy, Theatre Buildings, Tiinaru. ... MOTOR LORRY A NECESSITY. The motor Jorry is gradually superseding other forms of delivery. Even the railways in many case 3 have been affected, since the motor lorry can go 80 far afield. For long distance work the "Dennis" should he obtained. British-built, _ expertly designed reliable, economical —business houses the world over prefer it. The New Zealand Express Co., Ltd., agents. ... In the day of their great civilisation the Greeks were most particular in the en re of their hair. 'J.o-day, the welldressed man is <just as fastidious, and alwayis visits Rowland Watson's tonsorial saloon.

and Levels householders are requested to meet ill Die hall on Monday evening at 7.30 to make arrangements for tlie annual hall.

A meeting of t'.iose interested in telephone facilities at Cave will be held in the Hall at 8 p.m. to-morrow, to meet the District Engineer.

The Timaru Floral Society has decided to hold its spring show on Friday, September 24.

Tlie Prime Minister gave notice jesterday t 0 move that for the rest of the session Wednesday be'devoted to Government business only.

A bright lot of goods this week on ladies' siue. We Inudly know how we get them. Timaru lor tlie 'limarirrisins, however, is Jsepo strictly in view. A smart town Timaru. Thomsons ensure good service everywhere, shovelling out the money. No delays whatever. Fair banking accommodation, too, oils tlie wheels of commerce. Everyone is better served hero than aiinosc anywhere, certainly l/han iu. England. Chamois brads 2s fid. New hats, new costumes, new blouses, newwool coats. Art silk coats, hydrotite coats 32s 6d to 4 or 5 pounds, misses' from 12s 6d. Blankets, flannel for all things. Millinery of tlie moment and to the purpose. See dress window. Laces, towels, wools (2 to o ply). Rugs, hosiery, gloves, washing stiffs; linoleums. Great altogether. Call at Thomsons.

In the Legislative Council yesterday Sir Francis Bell said that the reasons given by the House for dissenting from the Council's amendments to the Gaming Bill did not appear to apply to the clauses objected to; He therefore moved that the House he asked for further information. Tliig was agreed to.

During the passage of tho Wangahiii Borougn Lill througu tne Committee of ine xiouse yesieruay, .Mr Veitcli sought to insert an aiitenumeht giving tfie (Governor in Council power ib fix tlio rate of interest. To tim tiiere was general opposition, as several local Bills Jiad already been passed iu which the rate of interest was definitely fixed at dj per Cent. If the rate was left open lii the Wanganui Bill and higher thaii 5} per cent was offered, otiier local bodies would be prejudiced in raising their loans at 5-jr per cent; At the Premier's suggestion, the amendment was withdrawn, the Premier stating that legislation wo;i!d be brought flown, this session under which rates of interest could be adjusted as the price of money rose or felt.

In the Legislative Council yesterday, the Hon. (j. ivi. i'liomsoii moved tor ;u return allowing:—(1) iiow ruucii roai and of what value had been, importeu during the year for use on the New Zealand railways; (2) ilow much imported coal was on nand now in the ltailway -Department, and hcnv much oil order; (S; What progress had aeen made by the Department ih thei utilisation. Of pulverised coal in railway locomotives. Sir .Francis Bell said the Government, for obvious reasons, was not prepared to give a return, on the first two points, and therefore asked the mover not to press the matter. Speaking of tiro thifd .--natter, he said the Department was in touch with railways using pulverised coal, and had had i'or some time part of the plant required, but _ owing to lack of labour and material it had been impossible to go any further; Mr, Thomson expressed his willingness to withdraw his motion, but expressed dissatisfaction with the refusal of officials to givo him as a member, of Parliament information required. The motion was accordingly withdrawn.—(Press Association).

I. A. Blackwood has pleasure in announcing that he has secured the first agency in t-lio (South Island lor tile Patent. Folding Plate Pack. Tho demand for this rack has oeen so great in the North Island that fcne firm luis found it impossible to extend its business, to the South Island till now. Mr Blatikinore, after months of waiting, lias been favoured with a small consignment ef these racks. There are two sizes, holding 36 and 24 plates or saucersj and it ban be folded up when not ih use.

• O'Rourke lias now the finest stock of men's liead. gear iii town. He has just opened a large consignment of the world-famed Borsali.no. hats in a'l the latest styles and shades. Also the most up-to-date shapes in fur, velour, wool, and tweed hats, at his usual liioderate prices. His fine stock of .shirts, ties, collars, and general mercery afe well worth inspection. TaiJorciit box suits we specialise in. ...