NEWS AND NOTES

Timaru Herald, Volume XCVIII, Issue 18029, 18 January 1923, Page 8

NEWS AND NOTES

ITEMS OF INTEREST FROM VARIOUS SOURCES

At the Magistrate’s Court at Timaru yesterday, before Mr K. D. Mosley, S.M., judgment by default was entered m the following cases:—H. S. Lamb and Co. (Mr L. M. Inglis) v. W. Dwyer, claim £8 10s, costs £1 10s 6d; J. A. Campbell (Mr Inglis) v. C. Itask, £2 6s, costs £1 12s 6d. In a judgment summons H. G. Shaw v. Alex, Robertson, judgment debtor was ordered to pay forthwith, in default 21 days’ imprisonment in Pnparoa Gaol. In a tenancy case J. A. Davie (Mr Campbell) v. John Ennis judgment, was entered for plaintiff for possession on or before January 31 and for rent outstanding amounting to’£6 12s, with costs. [ In this issue Webb and Bruce, Hay’s [ Buildings, offer some exceptional value in tlie way of farm property, town property, sections, and a first class South Canterbury business. ... A phalanx of bargains at Thomsons’. All new goods, practically given away — 73* dozen samples taken over less 20 to 60 per cent. Is lid iwoollen socks Is 3d, 8s lid art silk hose 4s 6d, 4s lid; all wool Cashmere ladies’ 2s 6d up, do cotton from Is. Men’s all-wool, 2 pairs for 3s • long chemisette vests 2s 6d; belts B*d: 181* 56in all-wool tweeds from mill, 5s 9d up; good flannels Is 10*d navy 2s 6d; 80in sheeting 3s l*d; 30in drill Is 2d—value Is llcl; white jean Is 9d; towelling 9*d yard; damask tabling 2s lid, 3s lid, 4s 6d—wore 6s 6d values; Forfars Is Id up; crepes, white and coloured, Is 4d; filet nets, sample quilts, bedspreads for a present, 12s lid to 55s 6d, for 435; few cotton costumes - from 4s lid. At the helf-yearly meeting of the imaru Labour Party, held m the Urnxrian Hall, Mr J. Donnelly presided ;er a large attendance. Eeports were jeeived from delegates of the various ffiliated bodies, and the balance sheet as read and adopted. It was decided j hold a special meeting on December Jto consider remits'to be sent to the mual conference. The election ot fficers resulted as follows President, £ r p C. ' Vinneli; vice-presidents, lessrs W. Tutton and F. Kelly; execuve committee—The Secretary Messrs . Lang, G. R. Snedden, W.Watson, Dawkins, F. Jones and T. Wade; uditors, Messrs F. Ward and W. IcTier. The December number of the “Katii,” the official organ of the New Zeand Post and Telegraph Officers Assort ion, is just to hand. It opens with vo poems, under the heading of Speed the Common Cause. A couple t pages are devoted to an interview itween the executive of the P. and 1. fficers’ Association and the Secretary, everal clever cartoons give a touch ot he lighter side to the publication, and, ncidentally, there are a number of right articles dealing with various subsets. The'New Year has brought with it enewed confidence in New Zealand s inancial stability. Last year the boom vas over; this year the slump is over, ntending house buyers can read W. U. jong’s properties in to-day s advertisement with confidence that they are on a settled basis of reasonable market mlues. ...

Holiday presents in endless varieties are now on view at Ayres Pharma y. Ladies’ hand mirrors and manicure sets 4s 6d os, 7s 6d, 8s 6d, 9s 6d, 10s 6d to 21s. Also beautiful decanters of Old English Lavender Water and Eau de Cologne: alsq in glass stoppered bottles 2s, k 4s 6d, ss, 6s 6d, is 6d, Bs 6d to 21s. Perfumes from the leading English, American, and Continental makers, and face powders and face creams. We huya making a speciality of these lines, and having bought heavily before the new Customs duty came into operation, our prices defy competition. E. C. Ayres, Chemist 73 Stafford Street, Tirnnru. ... Ayres’ Fruit Syrup Extract. When you are hot and thirsty, always use Ayres’ Fruit Syrup Extracts. The drink that cools and quenches thirst on the hottest day. They possess the true fruity flavour and are the most wholesome for children and adults. Quickly prepared, and one bottle makes 100 drinks. They can be had in the following flavours: '.Raspberry, Lemon, Orange, Pineapple. Limejuice, Ginger Wine? Price Is 3d bottle. Obtainable from all storekeepers. Be sure it is Ayres’. .F. C. Ayres, Chemist, Timaru.

John Edmond are now showing, at their warehouse, Sofia Street, a complete stock of Messrs Scott Bros.’ wellknown ranges,- destructors, and gas stoves, and will ho pleased to have a visit from those interested in building. Spare parts of Messrs Scott Bros, ranges are always kept in stock. ... Your share is here if you shop early. 1000 yards 36 inch pure white longcloth at “The Loutre” sale to-day, for Is 3d a yard ... Always cheaper at “The Louvre.” 50 pieces crepe cloths all colours. Further reduced lor our sale to-day, at is 44d a yar<|. ... A grandson of Isaac Pitman, of shortlftind fame, was recently fined £2 for riding a motor cycle at an alleged rate of 60 miles per hour. A tasce for speed is evidently hereditary. The holidavs over, we get down to something solid. Hannahs’ offer the working man the best value he can look at in working boots. Our immense and crowing business has been made on , ve'rvday linos. Footwear is well down; look at our display ; it needs no convincing. Buy at maker-to-wcarors prices from Hannahs. ...

Timaru fishermen who visit the breakwater and wharves with rod and line aro at present getting some good baskets of trevalli. A farmer iwho was in town yesterdaystated, in conversation with a “Herald” reporter, that it was twenty years since he had previously seen the South Can- ( ter bury district so well grassed at this I time of year as it was at present. I The “London Gazette” publishes amended Statutes for the Order of the British Empiro, which ordain that the military division class knights and dames shall not exceed ten; the civil division shall not exceed 60; the military second division 30, the civil second division 180, the military division third class 140, and the civil division third class 720. The Geraldine Horitcultural Society will hold its summer show in the Volunteer Hall to-day. There is a splendid number of entries so far, and in spite of all the heavy rain there is expected to be a very good exhibit of flowers. The show will be open to the public in the evening, when there will be the additional attraction of J. P. Cliff’s orchestra and the Geraldine Band. With a view to ascertaining the suitability, from an engineering point of view, of what is known as the Hydro site for the War Memorial, Mr S. T. Silver, structural engineer, of Wellington, and Mr Qyrus J. Williams, engineer and secretary to the Lyttelton Harbour Board, came to Timaru on Tuesday and examined the site, in company with Mr P. W. Rule, Mr Herbert Hall, and Mr W. D. Revell. Having secured detailed information on all points the visiting engineers returned north by the last express. They will furnish a written report later to the War Memorial Committee. BARLEY AND COD. From oldest times, barley and fish have been noted for their wonderful food value. In “Maltexo” (Wilson’s .Malt Exract) with Cod Liver Oil, you have the concentrated goodness of these foods, “hjialtexo with Cod Liver Oil” will soon put you on your feet again, re-charge your system with vitality. Chemists.. Stores. Most economical in 71b. tins. ... The Realm Writing Pad contains 80 pages, with blotting. Price 6d at Alston’s. Collins Waterman Pad contains new, smooth ivory paper—two for Is 6d at Alston’s. Ladies’ Dainty Pads, three for Is. at Alston’s. Real,English linen pads, cream, white and blue, Is 9d at Alston’s. Graphic school pads, three for Is at Alston’s. ...