NEWS AND NOTES

Timaru Herald, Volume XCVIII, Issue 18069, 17 March 1923, Page 2

NEWS AND NOTES

Tlie thirteenth annual show ot the Tcmuka and Geraldine Agricultural anil .pastoral Association will bo Held on tlio fsuow Grounds, \\ incncster, on Tnursday next. Xne popularity of this Association's: annual hxtui'o is indicated by tuc fact that the entries once again are excellent. A feature of the snow will be the pony, and hunting events, particularly large entries having been received in these sections. Arrangements have been made for both express trains to stop at Winchester, so that tlio shew patrons will he fully provided for. Hot water will be availab o for visitors, and the hue, well-sheltered grounds offer a big attraction lor picnickers and..pleasure-seekers. \vith a line day everything indicates a b u S e success.

A dance ..will be bold in the Catholic Hall, Temuka, this evening.

A grand concert .will be given in Wesley Hall on Wednesday evening next. The promoters have secured the services of the best talent, and an excellent programme l has been arranged.

At the Temuka Police Court yesterday morning, before Messrs IV. I'. Evans and Geo. Hancox, J.P.’s, H. McCauslanci, alias Cain, was charged with drunkenness, and also with being an idle and disorderly person. Sergeant •Dwan, who prosecuted, stated that defendant- had appeared before the Court on Wednesday morning charged with drunkenness, afid had been discharged on the understanding that he would leave the town. Constables banister and O’Connor gave evidence stating that defendant was making a nuisance of himself in the town, and was m a state bordering on delirium tremens. Defendant was convicted and discharged on the first charge and convicted and sentenced to 14 days’ imprisonment on the second.

The annual Garden Party will be held in the Presbyterian Children’s Home m North Street next Saturday, March 24. There will be stalls for gifts of work produce, cakes, sweets and fl ? , ' v I T rB, 4 croquet competition will bo held, and also a golf-putting competition. . A charge of Is will be made for admission, but afternoon tea will bo free.

“The prosperity of Zealand is founded upon the fact that 48 per cent, of tlio people on tlio soil, primary producers. The more you can ge • closer settlement and the more you increase the number of people on the land, the more stable will be your prosperity.- In New South Wales only 12* nor cent, of the population are engaged on the soil.”—Mr E. Philpot Crowther, who has just left Australia to make his home in Wellington.

•Tho members of the Scottish Society are asked to note that the monthly concert will bo held on Wednesday next, owing to the Easter holidays. The usual weekly dance will be held to-night in the Bay Hall.

Mr L. B. James, chemist, has a nioe assortment of soap, face powders, cutglass bottles, hair brushes, lavender water, manicure sets,: '.- safety razors, shaving Btrops, perfume caskets suitable for presents. Lavender water, in bottles, Is, 2s 6d, 3s 6d, 6s 6d, 8s 6d, from L. B. James,. prescription chemist, Timaru. ...

“A Smile a Day. I ’—A smiling face is the sign of health and happiness. Many people find it hard to smile; ill-health, prevents it. “Maltexo ’ (Wilson’s Malt Extract)" is the remedy heeded. Quickly removes indigestion and constipation. It enriches the impoverished blood, tones up the whole system and keeps you- fit. -All .stores and .'chemists. 71b tins, for family use. (/) A special line ofladies’ all wool jumpers-in many colours-at 9s lid each. Just opened at “The Louvre.” ...

The last and best holiday of the year is approaching. Hannah’s Easter Shoe Fair offers the public of South Canterbury shoes of a style, price ancl quality no other shoe store can compete with. There is no reason why you should not, and every reason that you should, travel smart in footwear. Come In. We have it. Special selection in Selby’s shoes...

J. Ballantync and C-0., Ltd., Timaru, invite their numerous friends and the general public of South Canterbury- to a special display of autumn fashions, which is being held in their wa-ffehouse this week. ... .

Flavour with “Cathedral.” “Cathedral” Essence of Lemon is made from finest Messina lemons, and “Cathedral” Vanilla Essence from real Vanilla beans. You get genuine flavour and high concentration in “Cathedral.” Always successful and economical. All grocers. 6

John Edmond are now showing, at their warehouse, Sofia Street, a complete stock of Messrs Scott Bros.’ wellknown ranges, destructors, and gaa stoves, and will be pleased to have a visit from those interested in building. Spare parts of Messrs Scott Bros.’ ranges are always kept in stock. ...

The proposed North End Bowling Club is everywhere receiving 1 enthusiastic support,' 1 so also arc the up-to-date methods and general excellence of service at Rowland Watson’s North End Hairdressing Saloon. The subject of enthusiastic comment amongst his well satisfied and daily increasing clientele. WARNING! When buying fruit syrup essences make sure you are getting the best. The essences made by E. C. Ayres, chemist, Stafford Street, are made from the purest ingredients. The full flavour of the fruit is preserved and. delicious drinks for the hot weather are always available if you have a bottle of these essences in the house. Moreover, they are most economical in use. Get a bottle to-day from Timaru’s leading chemist E. C. Ayres, Stafford Street. Don’t get caught by the übiquitous policeman these dark nights. We stock lamps of all kinds, from the Bobby Dodger to the fine nickel-plated, hurri-cane-proof llluminant. Everything the cyclist needs xnay be procured from us—tyres, spares, oil, clips, tubes. Brains for the children, hygienic, well finished, will, do- the family, at right prices'.— Hogg’s Cycle and Motor Cycle Depot. Phono 211. If you cannot send your bicycle for repairs, we will send for it and icturn it. ...

Timaru Trots. —Everybody is picking winners for Saturday’s races, but wise men know that O’Rourke’s lead all the way for quality and style in all men’s wear. Call on us and your luck is sure to be in. O’Rourke’s, Timnru’s leading outfitters, 184 .Stafford Street, next Hutchinson’s Tea Rooms. ...

The Equitable Starr-Bowkctt Terminating Building Society ef Christchurch, a large number of the shares of which are held in Timaru, commences operations on March 26, when the first payments are due. For the convenience of tlio South Canterbury shareholders all payments may bo made at the office of the local agents, Messrs G. D. Virtue and Co., Beswick Street, Timaru. .For the convenience of country people the celebrated Strasburg clock will be on view this (Saturday) morning, from 10 to 12.30 o’clock. Tho afternoon and evening sessions will be hold at usual. FOR THE OUTHOUSE. A GOOD DISINFECTANT. A very good disinfectant for lavatories is a Cubetto Disinfectant Block, which, though only costing Is, will last for years and kill all smells. It is particularly adaptabe for Schools, Hospitals, Nursing Homes, etc. Ask your grocer for it, and also secure a' large ». tin of D.B.L. Carbolic Powder. Price Is. The strongest carbolic powder on the market. For germicidal efficiency leading authorities recommend Bcttol Disinfectant Fluid.' Price 9d a bottle. A big picture programme is to. be screened to-night at Pleasant Point. The star picture is a top-notcher, featuring Will Rodgers. On Thursday evening the W.E.A. Literature Class held its usual weekly meeting. The attendance Was most satisfactory. Mr Allan Sawell, , M.A., tutor, read some of the short | poems of Longfellow. The interest taken was evirjfent by the discussion that followed. There is every possibility of this class being very largely attended during the session. At the close of the class it was decided meet on Wednesday evening next, instead of Thursday, to allow the members to attend the Rev. ■J. K. Archer’s lecture, which is to be given under the auspices of the W.E.A. The services at the Congregational Church to-morrow will he conducted by Mr A. Stead in the morning and by Mr J. E. Chiles in tho evening. Malcolm and Kennedy draw special attention to theii\ advertisement of to-day concerning’ the offer for sale of several splendid businesses in both town and country... The Christadelphians call attention to a lecture to-morrow evening on the unscripturalness of affirming that death is the passport to endless life. Owing to the wet iweatlier on Wednesday last tho annual meeting of the Pleasant Point Football Club was postponed until Wednesday, March 21. For the trotting meeting at Washdyke to-day special trains will leave Timaru at 11.15 a.m, and 12.10 p.m., returning at 5.35: |km.,.ah<l. 5.57 p.m. Big-bargains are tlie rule at McGruer, Davies and Co.’s End-of-Scason Sale, We have just landed 2500 yards of .white and unbleached sheeting, bought', when the market was showing keenest cut prices—s4in white sheeting Is 9d per yard, 72in .white sheeting 2s lid per yard, BGin white sheeting 3s 3d per yard, scoured or yarn bleach; and heavy Herringbone double-bed sheeting, 72in wide, 2s lid per yard, 36in longoloth Is per yard, full-sized pillow cases Is 6d each, great value nurse cloth Is 6d per yard; a splendid shirting, white with stripe Is 9d per yard; stripe flannelette 114 d per' yard, plain navy and navy with stripe drill Is lid per yard, heavy S.S.S'. ‘ drill 2s lid per yard, flannelette tabling 3s 6d per 'yard, nice quality flannel 2s 6d per yard, unbleached table damask 3s 3d per yard, coloured towels IOJd, Is 3d, Is 6d each; and great value in blankets, white and grey. Get oair prices before buying. Hundreds of other low-priced, good-guality lines too numerous to mention here. —McGruer, Davies and Co. ...

R. N. Hawkes, land agent, lias for sale at the North End a neat little five-roomed bungalow, particulars .of which are given in the advertising columns.

300 Hand Mirrors, bevelled plateglass, English make; round, oblong, and oval shape, in solid ebony and ebonised. The price at Alston’s 2/9 to 8/6 each. Ordinary price 6/6 to 20/- each. .One can hardly credit the value we are offering without examining the goods. Inspection at Alston’s always welcome...

A WORD ABOUT REMOVALS. Don’t entrust your furniture to'anyone without the ability or the plant to handle it. That means worry, loss „nd expense. Employ us aua gez one oenefit of our up-to-date mecnoas ana long experience. Estimates given. The New Zealand Express Company, Limited.

An invitation is extended to all ladies to visit our first display of winter goods to-day. New woollen coats, jerseys, jumpers, costumes and wool dresses. The finest range j r et shown of our well known hosiery, and unequalled value in ladies’ winter singlets, vests, spencers, and woven camisole, new models in corsets,. at wonderfully low prices. We will appreciate your inspection at “The Louvre” during this week. ...

See the winter vest and singlet values for-ladies at “The Louvre” priced at 2s lid, 3s Gd, 3s lid, 4s lid, os lid, to 12s 6d. if it is hosiery, buy it at “The Louvre.” ...

Glyceroso is a' non-greasy skin; food that cleanses thoroughlv, removing and preventing ibiackbeads and other Memishes. Clycerose will give your skin a velvety smoothness and an-, itittfactiyo glow. Delicately perfumed and quite invisible. .Sold by all chemists 2s 6d a jar or 2s 9d post free from Box 210, Christchurch. , A REMARKABLE CURE. A recent visitor to Timaru told Mr E. C. Ayres, chemist, of Stafford Street, that he found “Rumatox” a sterling remedy for Rheumatism. He said he hat tried many remedies, but had found none so effective as “Rumatox.” The experience of this visitor will bo yours if you make trial of “RumatOx;” It is pleasant to take and most economical in use. Get a bottle to-day from Ayres, chemist, Stafford Street. FOR THAT TIRED FEELING you cannot, do better than purchase a bottle of Ayres’ Liver and Stomach Tonic. This sterling remedy acts instantaneously dispelling that tired feeling, fullness after eating, loss of energy, coated tongue or pain between or under the shoulder blades. It is unequalled as a remedy for ail liver, stomach or bilious troubles and a bottle should find a place in every medicine chest, is procurable from E. C. Ayres, Chemist, Stafford Street. OVERHEARD AT THE RACES, “Had a rotten shave this morning— Touched with sunburn yesterday, and forgot to use Q-tol.” Hairdressers who study the comfort of their customers by using Q-tol, also ensure immunity from Barbers’ Rash and Anthrax as Q-tol is a most powerful antiseptic and penetrative. Everywhere 2s.