Local and General.

Timaru Herald, Volume XCVIII, Issue 170140, 17 February 1921, Page 7

Local and General.

Mr Bates predicts as follows: —l’relent indications are for moderate to strong southerly to easterly winnds and dull, misty, cooler weather generally, with drizzling rain probable, especially in districts with an easterly aspect. The barometer has a rising tendency.

Mr Wholes predicts: Moderate easterly winds, weather cloudy, unsettled at times.

London ■ advises that a mail for New Zealand was despatched on the lltli of February, per s.s. Mahana, via Panama.

The superintendent of tho Timaru Fire Brigade has received the following letter from Mr R. H. Morgan:—“l wish to thank you for the prompt and efficient manner in which you dealt With the fire at my premises on December 30 last. Enclosed is a small donation for the brigade’s recreation frmd.”

The Mayor received a petition yesterday asking him to call a public mooting to aiBOUSs tho question of rating, on unimproved values in Timaru. He lias convened a meeting for next Monday night.

Yesterday being the last day on which borough rates could be paid iwithout a penalty of 10 per cent., the staff in tho Town Clerk’s office had a very busy time. They took £3203 for the day, while on Tuesday they took £1743, and on Monday £l6ol—a total of £6547 for the three -days. The total received r “k> a since February 1 amounts to *-11,047.

A resident of Dunedin, in a private letter to a friend in Timaru yesterday, asks what lias happened to Timaru that 0110 18 offering for tlie mayoralty: and he expresses surprise at this state Timaru™ 1U a progressive place liko

•*i^ 03srs Russell and P. G. Allen received telegraphic advice veal tordav that they had been successful J'l the ballot for one of the deerstalking blocks on Stewart Island, there was a largo number of applicants. Messrs Russell nlld Allen were also in the ballot for a block of country in the Rakaia deer forest, and they wore fortunate enough to lie successful in this ballot also. As they prefer the Rakaia country they will forfeit their block at fete wart Island.

Photography. J usf landed, a fine range of Kodaks and Brownie cameras Brownies from 13s 9d, Kodaks from 60s. Any of those would make a useful and instructive present, especially for your boy or girl. Full instructions given with each camera. We have also just received a full and fresh supply eff films and photographic papers m all makes and sizes. dend your exposed films to us to be developed and printed. We have made arrangements with an expert photographer to have this work done well. Our photographic business has grown immensely during the last 12 months, which proves that our service gives satisfaction. Inspect our stocks before purchasing elsewhere. Neil’s Pharmncv (E. C. Ayres, M.P.S., proprietor), Stafford Street South. ...

Fruit drinks made from Baxter’s Syrup Essences are simply deliciouspure. wholesome, and all of the flavour of the ripe fruit. Each bottle makes six pints of syrup, which added to pure or soda water is an idea] thirstquencher. Bottles Is Od each, in the following flavours:—Lemon, raspberry, limes, pineapple, cherry, strawberry, *nd orange. Obtainable all stores, or Baxter’s Pharmacy, Timaru.

The person who would rob an ambulance equipment, box has surely reached pretty nearly the lowest depth in morals. St. John Ambulance has for years past had such boxes located in different parts of the borough in readiness for use in the event of accident; but lately it has been found that this equipment is being stolen, and on this account the association lias decided to cease keeping it except at the wharf and the Bay; and if there ho any further thefts those tiro equipment stations will also be closed.

A Dunedin Press message says ti nt the fourth annual conference of tho New Zealand Association of Rotari Watchmakers and Jewellers opened yesterday. The principal subject discussed was the shortage of apprentices. A motion was passed directing tho .Executive Council of tho Association to endeavour to have watchmaking taught in technical schools. The Executive was also asked to consider the question of the practicability of getting watchmakers from Britain.

Returned soldiers in South Conlerbury who aro on the look out for land will he pleased to know that there is a block of 1000 acres of flab land out up into four farms of 251, 259, 240, and 248 aerbs each. The land is situated near the Lauriston railway station and post, office, and there aro yood metalled roads to the property. Enoh section will have buildings 011 it, and applications for the different sections must be in on Tuesday, March 8. Applicants must appear personally before the Land Board for examination at the District Lands and Survey Office, Christchurch, on Thursday, Pith March. Ballots for tbe sections will be hold after the, examination.

A Wellington Press message stales that the Dominion Conference of Officers of Local Bodies, comprising cl-rnks, engineers, secretaries, etc., of boroughs and counties, Harbour, Hospital, Town and lload Boards is being held there to consider the formation of a Lo at Bodies Officers’ Association or Guild. Mr P. S. Koglund, Town Clerk, Stratford, is chairman. The meeting was addressed by the chairman, and Mr Moidmb secretary of the Bank Officers’ Guild. A letter was read from the Minister of Internal Affairs (the Hon. 13. P. Lee) expressing approval of the formation of an Association and stating that, suggestions that might require legislation would receive very cartful cci-sidoration.

A Press Association message states that the New Zealand Federation of Drapers and Clothiers held the fir-t annual conference at Dunedin yesterday. Mr J. R. Rendoll (Auckland) presided. The following officors were elected: —President, Mr Rendell: vicepresident, Mr E. H. AVyles (Christchurch ; member of Advisory Board, Mr W. Simm (Wellington); auditor, Mr W. E. Nicihiolls (Wellington). The conference affirmed the desirability of closer co-operation between employer and employee, and the inauguration, among members, of a systematic course of instruction to encourage greater efficiency among junior members of the staff; also that a proposal that the Government bo asked to institute a. postage cash on delivery system be referred bade to lecal associations for consideration.

Hurdley’s sale still booming! Dainty crepe dc ehene blouses from 32s 6d to £2 2s. Don’t miss these Greater reductions than ever. ...

A Dunedin Press message states that a man named Cecil Bock, employed as a watchman on the steamer AVaikouaiti. fell down the hold of the vessel, a distance of. 20 to 25 feet. He tabled severe injuries to tho head and limbs, and his condition is serious.

Pupil teachers and probationers are not to proceed to training colleges, if they are not qualified to do so, until the results of the “D” examination aro known.

A meeting was held in the Y.M.C.A. iast evening, Mr J. AYaddoll presiding, for the purpose of forming a football club. The general secretary, Mr E. G. Cliffin, explained that the meeting way called to discuss the details in connection therewith, and stated that a sufficient number of members had enrolled to form a team. The election of officers resulted as follows:—Mr JAVaddell president', Mr AV. Tubb lion, secretary, Mr AV. J. Davie, lion, treasurer. It was decided to apply to the Rugoy Union for affiliation, and Mr I A. Blackwood was appointed delegate. Th® club feo was fixed at Is 6d, and colours, white trousers, black jersey and red triangle. It was den lea i-bat a meeting of all members and intending members should bo held on February 23, when tho coaches, Messrs Blackwood and Lamborn, wish to classify the team.

Nearly all people wear boots, and those who don’t wear slices. Hannah’s have piles of boots, and stacks of shoes. Everyone likes to get boots on tho cheap, and Hannah’s sell them as cheaply as possible without sending themselves in bankruptcy. A few months ago they wero being rushed oil their feet because prices were going up, leather being more or less worth its weight in gold. Now they are having the time of their lives because prices arc sliding down, and everybody with any financial consideration is taking advantage of their extra special reductions —50 per cent, in some cases. As such prices it would bo a good idea for people to buy all the footwear they want, and then buy a. lot that they don’t want, for at. Hannah’s prices even a few dozen pairs of boots would be a good investment. ...

A. AVaslier and Co. give a final reminder that to-day at 1.30 p.m.. an auction sale of household furniture, motor car, nnd piano, particulars of which have been previously advertised, will be liekl at 13 Harper Street, on. account of .Air AVilliams, who is leaving Timaru. ”

H. Allchurch and Co. wish to draw attention to their new list of good value properties for sale.

For three days It. E. Davidson, milliner, Stafford Street South, is holding a giving-up-busiuess sale. All articles, from hats, through clothing and underclothing down to stockings, are pulled right down in price. ...

Blood Purifier.—Ayres’ sarsaparilla is the best known remedy for all impurities of the blood. For the treatment of all those disorders arising from impure blood and debility of the nervous system and weakness of the digestive organs it is unequalled. It acts upon the blood-making glands, aiding nature in providing rion red corpuscles, and eliminates all impurities. Specially recommended for eczema, pimples, scrofula, etc. It has a specific action on the skin, assists nature to expel from the system impure matter through the liver, kidneys and skin. A general tonic, increasing the power to resist disease, and importing new force and vigor to tlio whole system. Price 2s 6d, larger size 3s 6d. E. C. Ayres, M.P.S. (successor to Noil’s Pharmacy), 73 Stafford Street South, Timaru.

While in Timaru to-day, ladies should see the new silk jumper blouses. Twelve only, in smart colours with contrasting ha nils, in heavy silk, priced special at 2fis 6d each at The Louvre, Central Stafford Street. ...

Corns are speedily cured without pain or Buffering bv using Baxter’s Ruby Corn Cure. This cure in easily applied, requires no tying or bandaging, ana does its work thoroughly. Don’t suffer with torturing corns; get n bottle today. Price, one shilling at Baxter’s Pharmacy, Theatre Buildings, Timaru...