NEWS AND NOTES

Timaru Herald, Volume XCVIII, Issue 18084, 24 May 1923, Page 2

NEWS AND NOTES

Slightly damaged corsets, about 40 pairs, at almost half price at “The Louvre” to-daj r . ...

Somewhere about 3001 b of 4-ply fingering wool, in almost every colour, on sale to-day' at “The Louvre” for 6s lid a lb. ...

A fine range of Dainty Sample Blouses, in Jap silk, crepe de chine. Fugi, and georgette, will be showing to-day at “The Louvre,” quite moderate in price. ... From China, just arrived, a parcel of choice hand-made Laces, new patterns and designs, on view to-day a! “The Louvre.” ... More special values in corsets will be offered at “The Louvre,” to-day. D. and A. corsets marked up to 23s 6d for 13s 6d a pair to-day; 100 elastic top sports corsets, all sizes, at 4s lid a pair. LADIES CAN SAVE. Ladies can save money by buying at wholesale prices from Low’s Limited, Box 737, Christchurch: Ladies’ velour coats in all shades 755; readymade costumes 58s 6d; tailored to measures costumes from £5 ss; white towels per pair 3s 6d and ss, greytowels 3s, 3s 6d, and 4s lid. Postage free, and money refunded if goods fail to please. '. . A meeting of all interested to forward arrangements for a lecture to be delivered in July by Mr Joseph McCabe will be held to-night in the Foresters’ Hall at 8 o’clock. Strychnine Crystals, for Poisoning Rabbits. —L. B. James, chemist, Timarn, has just landed a supply' of strychnine in one ounce bottles. Price per ounce 7s 6d. Special quotations for larger quantities.—L. B. James, Prescription Chemist, Timaru. ... Rabbiters;- farmers, runholders can obtain stry r chnino of guaranteed quality in powder form at lowest price from J. C. Oddie and Co. ... A social and dance will be held in the Hunter Hall to-morrow evening in aid of the funds of Dr Barnardo’s Home. A Lodge was formed at Hunter in connection with the Young Helpers’ League in December 1920, and there are now 15 members in the Lodge. Since October 1920 £7b has been collected by the members, and three silver badges (awarded for three years continuous membership) and one silver knife (for six years continuous membership) have been awarded to members. At tomorrow night’s social local talent will be assisted by friends from Timaru and St. Andrews. The Arundel school honours list for the first term is as follows; Standard VI.: Olive Harris. Standard V.: Clarice Lewis, Betty Johnston, Arnold Lewis, Albert Brown. Standard IV.: Winnie Pratt, Lucy Harris, Arthur Pratt, Louis Brown, Willie Johnston, Clarence W. Pritchard, Muriel Marshall. Standard III.: Rose Ashby, Jack McComb. Standard II.: James Love, Flora McDonald, Ena Johnston, Olive Kennington, Richard Marshall. Standard I.: George Johnston, Robert Kennington. The annual meeting of the South Canterbury Acclimatisation Society will be held to-day at 2 p.m. in the Foresters’ Hall. The following have been nominated for the Council:—Timaru and Levels, Messrs F. C. May, C. S. Young, and T. R. McKay; Temuka and Geraldine County, Mr E. Hardcastle; Mackenzie County Messrs F. Adams and E. Macdonald. As insufficient nominations have been received for the vacancies it will be necessary for the meeting to appoint one member of the Council. On Tuesday evening, at the Soldiers’ Club rooms, Arcade, a team from the P. and T. Department tried conclusions in a billiards and snooker match with a Soldiers’ Cluh team.

On Tuesday evening, at the Soldiers’ Club rooms, Arcade, a team from the P. and T. Department tried conclusions in a billiards and snooker match with a Soldiers’ Club team. The issue was in doubt until the final game, and after an exciting finish the P. and T. team ran out winners by nine games to seven.

Are you particular as regards your appearance, Mr Man? If not, then you should be. The secret of a welldressed appearance, and a satisfied •veil-groomed feeling is your morning shave, hail- cut and general trim up. Go to Rowland Watson’s Saloon, Stafford Street, near Bay. You get there the service that counts. .

A pipe is a man’s best friend, so sayeth the sage. But what about the tobacco to burn in it. “Hard A Port” the finest leaf American aromatic tobacco. is'a cool, soothing and most enjjoyable smoke. It costs" only 7s 9d for a 11b bar of 5 plugs. If you are a cigarette smoker, the famous American cigarette, Southland brand is certain to suit your taste. Fragrant and satisfying. E. Firkin, The Leading Tobacconist, Stafford Street, next Excelsior Hotel. ...

Think of winter and you naturally think of blankets and down quilts. McGruer, Davies and Co. have a good assortment of the leading makes of pure wool blankets, all marked at keen prices, and have just landed a splendid range of silverdown or kapok-filled quilts, and the prices are lower than ever. Well-filled quilts, well made and piped, single bed size 27s 6d; double bed size 29s lid. A better quality, nicely pannellod, in good colourings—single bed size 32s 6d, double bed size 42s 6d; and a super finish silverdown quilt, full size, 55s 6d. Also a good range of pure down quilts beginning at 555, single bed size. Our stock is replete with all the wanted qualities and colours, and the prices are in the buyers’ favour. Buy your winter drapery from McGruer, Davies and Co., the “Value for Your Money” Drapers.

The manager of the Stafford Tea Rooms (Mr R. Nicol) announces that he has taken over the “Wentworth,” and that he intends to run It on the same up-to-date lines as he now runs the Stafford. Besides maintaining the high-quality luncheon and cooked tea menus, he will also make a specialty of morning and afternoon teas. In respect to the latter patrons will he pleased to hear that they will be identical with the morning and afternoon teas served at the “Stafford,” all the goods being home made. This new departure of Mr Nicoll’s is sure to be popular and a success. . . Bigger and better than ever are the values in ‘'Hosiery” offered to-day at “The Louvre.”- ... PUMATOX PRAISED. Mr E. C. Ayres, chemist, of Stafford Street, has received a striking tribute to the efficacy of his Rumatox—a scientific remedy for Rheumatism and Gout—from a recent visitor to Timaru. This gentleman had tried numerous remedies for the relief of his Rheumatism, but it was not until he bought a bottle of Rumatox that lie was able to throw off the complaint and restore his system to its normal healthy condition. Rumatox sells at 2s 6d and 4s 6d a bottle, and sufferers from Rheumatism, Sciatica, Gout, or similar ailments should always keep a bottle by them. Rumatox is obtainable frmo Mr E. C. Ayres, Chemist, 73 Stafford Street South, Timaru. .. TUT-ANKH-AMEN. AN INTERESTING THEORY. Owing to the dryness of the climate it is questionable whether the early Egyptians ever suffered from colds; certainly no Cough Medicines were found in Tut-Ankh-Amen’s tomb, but 'if that gentleman had ‘only known about- it lie would certainly have had a with him. One dose of Kofgo is guaranteed to give instant relief, one bottle will cure. Ask your chemist or grocer for Kofgo an drefuse to accept any substitute.

See the display of Gouda Chinaware in side window of A. Fraser, Jeweller. Made in Holland. Artistic, capticatnig. See ware in plaques, candlesticks, vases, in floral, kiwi and tui designs. ... I The Temuka Mechanics’ Institute ' will hold a ball n the Drill Hall this evening. FACTS ABOUT KOFGO. Every M r eek evidence is arriving as.,i to the qualities of Kofgo. Mr T. ! A. Black, Manly, Sydney, writes: “A friend of mine, Mrs McKenzie, brought to Sydney with her some of ; your cough mixture, Kofgo, which did her a lot of good, and I’m writ- : ing to see if I can procure some more of it as we'swear by it.” Mrs B. Lithgow, Clyde Street, In- j vercargill, writes: “Kindly forward j me two bottles of Kofgo. I pro- I cured some while in Christchurch at j the . New Year and found it very ! good for colds.” ... i At the Magistrate’s Court at Timaru ! yesterday before Mr E D. Mosley, , S.M., judgment for defendants by default, was entered in the following I cases:—Margaret Craig (Mr Campbell) v. S. J. Hazlett, claim £6O, costs £4 16s; D. Rodgers (Mr Finch) v. Leo " Shaddock £22 os 3d, costs £3 4s; Triggs and Denton (Mr L. M. lnglis) ! v. R. Mahoney £3 13s, costs £1 6s 6d; 1 C.F.C.A. (Mr Finch) v. G. Beach £1 2s 6d, costs 8s; same v. W. A. Barnett i £6 18s 9d, costs £1 19s 6d. On a judg- I ment summons W. J. Simpson was or- I dered to pay £24 14s sd, warrant to be suspended while defendant pays £1 monthly, in default 24 days’ imprisonment. For Football Fixtures—Referees, you want a sweater. O’Rourke’s are showing cream sweaters at 12s 6d. For j layers: What about knickers at 5s lid, football hose 4s lid? To look on at a match you must have a warm overcoat. O’Rourke’s can do the triok from 49s 6d. Fair play in business, as in football. The best prices win.— O’Rourke’s, the Sj)ortsman’s\ Outfitters, 184 Stafford Street. This morning marks the opening of Souter’s price-smashing sale of Slater’s assigned stock of high class footwear. This well-selected stock was purchased for 12s 7d in the £, and this big saving is being passed on to the public in this the greatest sale of footwear ever, known in South Canterbury. Doors will, open at 9 a.m. sharp, at the North End store (Stafford Street North) and Cookham House (Stafford Street South), and everyone should make a point of shopping straight away, as early buying affords the widest choice, j A TOUCH OF THE “BLUES.” 1 The tedious winter is taking its toll on the system —any winter cought or cold if neglected may develop into influenza or something even more serious. “Febro” Influenza Remedy should be taken at the first signs of influenza — ; it acts quickly and surely, relieving all aches and pains, and speedily restores the system to normal. Delay is danger- ; ous. Get a 2s 6d bottle to-day from 1 E. C. Ayres, M.P.S., 73 Stafford. Street, Timaru. j NO MORE COUGHS OR COLDS. A resident of Caroline Bay stated the other day that the cold weather never gave him a cough or cold now. On inquiring the reason he replied: “Ayres Cough Balm is the reason.” This splondid remedy is in great demand this season —you should have a bottle in your home; ot acts so speedily and gives wonderful relief to the most stubborn coughs. Get a2s 6d bottle to-day from Mr E. C. Ayres, M.P.S., <3 Stafford Street South, Timaru. A SPLENDID WINTER TONIC. Many people have derived, incalculable benefit from Ayres’ Medicated. Port Quinine Wine. Try it this winter -- you’ll find it invaluable for bunding nn the system, promoting appetite, and strengthening the nerves. Call and gel, a 4.s bottle to-day from the manulneturer, Mr E. C. Ayres, M.P.S., <■' Stafford Street South, Timaru.