NEWS AND NOTES

Timaru Herald, Volume XCVIII, Issue 18042, 6 February 1923, Page 2

NEWS AND NOTES

Lister and Oliphant regret to inform intending passengers Unit they are compound to cancel the proposed char-a-banc trip to Dunedin. Attention is called to an advertisement in tnis issue nothying tuat King, \\ ooduiuds Street resumes tuition of tiio piano to-day.

Mr W. M. Partington, conductor of the Redfern Municipal Band, which gives a recital in tho Theatre- Royal on Tuesday, February 13, is Australia’s pienner band conductor, having a contesting record of 50 firsts, 15 seconds, 1 third, and 2 fourths to his credit. Mr Partington has conducted brass bands alt over Australia, and to date has never rkjied to lili a place at any contest. Ho is >/ell known in musical ciicies throughout Nsw Zealand, and as late as 1920 was- bandmaster of tho Wanganui Band when that band was at its best. The band itself is a full, perfectly balanced band, with 30 instruments, and its complement includes some of tiro champion soloists of Australia. The soprano cornetist, Mr Win. Lahoy, is the holder of many valuable trophies, and is known in Sydney as “the man who makes the cornet sing.” Box plan for tho one-night season will open at . tho Bristol on Friday next, February 9, and music-lovers of Timaru and South Canterbury should not miss this opportunity of hearing tho champion band of tho Commonwealth.

A recent visitor to Wellington informs the Wanganui “Chronicle” that in Liberal and Labour circles there is a move to arrange for a united effort to force a proportional representation measure through the House, on tho understanding that at the next election I thereafter (which it is presumed would ! soon follow) neither party would conj test a recognised stronghold of the ! other. | “In the good old days we used to get j three moderate meals and drive to church on Sunday in the same old cart that took the milk away and the manure round tho farm,” remarked a farm or to a reporter the other day. To-day nearly everybody has a motor car, hut if the slump had lasted a. bit longer they would all have been hack to tlie old cart of 40 years ago.” At tho Police Co-urt at Timaru yesterday, before Mr D. McLennan, J.P., two first offenders for drunkenness were lined 10s each in default 24 hours imprisonmont. Officers of tho took the offenders under their care on Saturday, and one of them had been bailed out. They were visitors from dry districts, Oamaru and Invercargill, respectively. One of tho old flourmills up the Wanganui River, a relio of other days, is entering on a new sphere of usefulness (states the “Chronicle”). It lias been transported a few miles down river from Kawana to a place called Matabiivi (just below Pipiriki), whero it will in future serve as a sclioolhouso. The big waterwheel has been left on the banks of the stream, and will serve as a reminder that the growing of cereals used to flourish in the district.

School days are hero again, and parents are reminded that they can buy nil school requisites at lowest prices at G. Henderson’s, bookseller, Stafford Street. Grant and Seaton’s buildings. Everything in stock for school use. ... Follow the crowd to Hannah’s “Pull” Shoo Salt-.. Bargains proclaimed by Timavu’s jjwge influx of visitors to bo phenomenal We expected big things, but tho momentum of business has been bewildering. Your opportunity is now; the tide is with us; swim in for bargains; maker-to-wearer prices. ...

Holiday presents in endless varieties are now on view at Ayres’ Pharmacy. 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 do Cologne-; also in glass stoppered bottles 2s, 3s 4s 6d, ss, 6s 6d, 7s 6d, 8s 6d to 21s. Perfumes from the_ leading English, American, and Continental makers, and face poivders and face creapiu. Wo are making a speciality af these lines, and haviag bought heavily before the new Customs duty came into operation, our prices defy competition. E. C. Ayres, Chemist 73 Stafford Street, Timaru. ... Wo say it won't pay to miss the next few days at - “The Louvre” Sale, which is nearing the end. Look in’to-day. i.. A f*iw only left White Voile Blouses at 2s lid, Ladies’ "White Cotton Hose Is lid, Ladies’ “White Silk Ankles Hose 3s 6d, tor the last days o*‘ “The Louvre” Sale. ...

GLYCEROSE..VANTSHING CREAM. The skin is continually changing. Small particles die and wear away and it is just here when tho value of Glycerose Vanishing Cream comes m by" freeing the new growth from these minute but dead particles. Cleansing the pores brings too circulating blood to the surface, stimulating the tiny muscular fibres, thus inducing _ a natural, healthy active new life which daily takes on that lovely and transparent softness so attractive in women... ESSENCE OF WISDOM. Use “Cathedral” Brand Essence — always. “Cathedral” Essence of Lemon mado from best Messina lemons. “Cathedral” • Vanilla Essence made from the real Vanilla beans. Economical because so highly concentrated. All grocers. (2) Mr L. B. James, chemist, has a nice assortment of soap, face powders, cutglass bottles, hair brushes, lavender water, manicure sets, safety razors, shaving strops) perfume caskets suitable for presents. Lavender water, in bottles, Is; 2s 6d, 3s 6d, 5s 6d, 8s 6d, from L. B.' James, prescription chemist, Timaru. ... All nations glad “Golden Rule” School Rulers assisting “Peace on Earth and Goodwill toward men.” Bevelled varnished brass edge, etc. 4d. In the crockery department at Alston’s: English fancy tea pots from 3s 3d; English cups and saucers from 5s 6d half dozen English dinner plates from 7s half dozen; clear glass tumblers 5s 6d half dozen; 21-pieeo tea sets at 20s. All these savings at Alston’s.... The continued increase in sales at “The Louvre” of Ladies’ Corsets in all makes only proves the exceptional values wo .are offering. Compare our prices to-day. ...

THE BOTHER OF SHIFTING. Can, to a large extent be lessened by employing only experts to do the work. Attention to every want of our clients, up-to-date plants and employing only skilled men lias made us the premier furniture ’ removers in the Dominion. Try it. The New Zealand Express Company, Limited. ... To give something useful and lasting is the problem that can be solved at Ayres’ Pharmacy. We have just landed direct from the leading English makers, ladies’, and gent’s whalebone and bristle hair brushes. There are no better brushes in the market than these, and we guarantee the quality of each brush sold. Prices ss, 7s Gd, 9s 6d, 9s 6d, 10s, 12s 6d, 15s to. 255. The best value in town. Any of these will make an appreciable present. These brushes are wonderful value, and are selling rapidly, and we invito you to inspect our stock. E. C. Ayres, Chemist, 73 Stafford Street, 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 be pleaded to have a visit from those interested in building. Spare parts of Messrs Scott Bros.’ ranges are always kept iy stock. ... A goad resolution for 1923 is to make McGruor, Davies and Co. your drapery suppliers. Gur stocks are large, well assorted, and well bought—direct from manufacturers by highly competent buying specialists. All departments are full of good-value stocks, and you can do hotter every time at McGruer’s. The Manchester and soft . furnishing departments offer the following values: —Strong longcloth Is per yard, doublebed white sheeting 2s lid per yard, white flannelette, 27in wide, IOJa per yard; strong roller towelling Is 3d per yard; oil shelving IOJd peT yard; white damask tabling, 8s lid per yard; domestic cretonnes Is 6d per yard; white lace curtains 7s lid per pair; nice size bedroom hearthrugs (reversible) 13s 6d each; English floorcloth, 6ft wide, 7s lid per yard; and a Fplendid assortment of curtain materials from Is 6d per yard. Hundreds of other good-valuchines right through the shop. —McGruer, Davies and Co. ...

A table full of Children’s Crepe Beach Fiocks- —your pick to-day at 2s lid each at “The Louvre.” ... Timaru ladies quite enjoy acquainting now comers with the wonderful labour saving and perfect washing qualities of “No-Rubbing” Laundry Help. Is packets. ... Give a Bicycle to your Boy or Girl. These machines are ready lor the road or footpath, and the prices show a big saving over last year. Call and inspect. If you wish to see the country or have a faw minutes extra time at dinner make a. New Year present to yourself of a B.S.A. bicycle. Greatest value in town. A machine you’ll be proud to ride. Tubes, repairs, and all accessories at Hogg’s Cycle Depot, Stafford Street North, near Grand Pictures. ... Timaru people.—Don’t he misled and buy where only prices count. With us quality first, then keen-cut prices. Other shops buy from,us, why not you? Our sale is the talk of the town, and orders arc coming to hand from all parts of the country. Only a few more days of' these extraordinary bargains. O’Rourke’s, Timaru’s Leading Outfitters, 184 Stafford Street, next Hutchinson’s Tea Rooms. Among tho many pleasures Timaru offers to visitors is the up-to-date saloon, Stafford _ Street North, next Dominion, and just over tho Bay, which is always at the disposal or visitors and men folk of South Canterbury for a smooth shave, expert haircut, and business-like attention all through. Try this saloon for your next shave or haircut or requisites in the tobacco line. The service there will help you to further enjoy your holiday. —Rowland Watson, proprietor. ... Ayres’ Fruit Syrup Extract. When you are hot and thirsty, always use Ayres’ Fruit Syrup Extracts. Tho drink that cool:-, and quenches thirst on the hottest day. Th<?y possess tho true fruity flavour and are the most wholesome for children and adults. Quickly prepared, and one bottlo makes 100 drinks. They can ho had in tho following flavours: Raspberry, Lemon, Orange, Pineapple, Lime juice, Ginger Wine. Price Is 3d bottlo. Owtainnblo from all storekeepers. Be sure it is IT. G, Ayrds. Chemist, Timaru.

ITEMS BF INTEREST FROM VARIOUS SOURCES

At a meeting of the Chautauqua f guarantors, held in Timaru last evening, Mr J. E. Chiles was elected chairj man of tho season’s committee, and | Mr R. Orwiu secretary and treasurer. 1 Preliminary reports were dealt with I for the coming Chautauqua. season in j Timaru, the date of which will be from I February 20 to February 23, inclusive.

| Risks that markers run was a subject for discussion at tho annual meeting of tho Wanganui Miniature Rifle Association, held last week, and it was stated (reports the Palmerston “Standard”) that, although different insurance companies were approached, none was inclined to accept a miniature range marker as a risk. It was said, however, that in the event of a mishap, the marker—or his relatives —could have legal redress against tho person who fired tlie shot. A story that aroused sympathy for a start., but worked up to an amusing linalo, was presented at the Auckland Polioo Comb last Friday morning. A resident of Hastings named Naylor, who had been arrested on a maintenance charge, appeared on remand, when his solicitor suggested that lie should give evidence. Naylor, in reply to questions, tearfully stated that lie had come to Auckland in his car to participate in tiio bowling tournament. His wife canto up, but had returned to Hastings. She had £50 —plenty of money for tho homo. “This seems more like the act of an hysterical woman,” said the solicitor. Then Chief, Detective Mcllveney jumped up, and in the course of a few very pertinent and direct questions, the tenor of the story altered. Defendant admitted that he was staying in Auckland with a woman who was not his wife, hut he had no intention of going to Sydney with her. He was only staying on in Auckland to sell his car'. He was remanded to appear at Hastings, hut released on substantial bvil.