NEWS AND NOTES

Timaru Herald, Volume XCVIII, Issue 18084, 31 May 1923, Page 2

NEWS AND NOTES

_ The South Canterbury Stock Auctioneers’ Association’s advertisement, which appeared in last Monday’s issue, should have read “Fairlie Sale”; not Ealing sale.

Mr G. F. Walker, millwright, Tomuka, announces that he wifi shortly commence a daily motor carrying service between Temuka and Timaru. Picnic parries will also be catered for.

Savages are reminded of the opening korero to be held in the Stafford ’Tea Rooms to-niglit at 8 o’clock. A particularly fine programme has been arranged, and savages are assrired of a splendid night's entertainment.

O’Rourke’s sale commences to-day. See our price list on page 2- of this morning’s “Herald.” Great reductions lor the next ten days. ' Address: 184 Stafford Street, next Hutchison’s Tea Rooms. ...

At the Scottish Society’s monthly concert to be held in the Unitarian Hail this evening, Sir Bracey Wilson, the talented Scottish comedian, will make Lis lirst appearance in Timaru. The dancing will be given by the competitors who will represent Timaru at the Otago championships to be held next week.

The fortnightly meeting of the Juvenile branch of the Loyal Timaru Lodge (.Manchester Unity), was held last night. Bro. K. Brown presided, and there was a good attendance of members. The sick report showed a clean sheet. One candidate was elected and duly initiated. For next term’s offices a full list was nominated. The election and installation will be held next Lodge night. It was announced that as sooii as arrangements can be made a diploma night would lie held at which members who had graduated would receive their parchment. ~

The great and big event in South Canterbury football is just at hand — the tournament —71 teams, or 500 players will take part. Our advice to players is to look well after their boots. Boys’ all black 2 and 5 sizes 12s 6d, men's 13s 6d; also College and Cert brands; football laces 3d a pair—At Hannah’s. ... SCHOOL OUTHOUSES. School comhiittees have a duty cast on them to guard the health of the children in their charge and nowhere should greater precautions be taken than in the school outhouses where there should be placed a Cubette Disinfectant block price Is, which will last for years, and a large sprinkler top tin of D.B.L. Carbolic Powder, price J.s. „ These powerful disinfectants are sold by all leading stores .and Bettol .Disinfectant fluid, price 9d a bottle is also obtainable from them. ...

At the Magistrate’s Court at Timaru yesterday, before Mr E. D. Mosley, S.M., a man named David Jonnston was charged < stealing a bed sheet, valuq 10s, th j,.erty of D. Rodgers. Fahey explained that the accused took the sheet from Mr Rodgers’s back yard. The accused, who pleaded guilty, asked for leniency, and stated that if given a chance he would immediately go into the country. His record was against him, and the Magistrate sentenced him to seven days imprisonment with hard labour.

Now is the time to get into touch with your best friend a pair of “Hannah-made” waterproof boots. These splendid boots "are made of the best No. 2 leather by New Zealand workmen, and are handed to you at lower prices than you can look at elsewhere. See our price news, and remember that we give Is ill 20s discount on cash purchases. But your Boots at HANNAH’S, Timaru. ...

Ladies’ warm woollen gloves, leather bound, two domes, in grey, brown and heather, 2s lid a pair at “Tlie Louvre.” ...

Strychnine Crystals, for Poisoning Rabbits. —L. B. James, chemist, Timaru, 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. ...

Dainty hand-made lace D’Qyleys at Is lid each, showing at “The Louvre”-to-day. ...

A special announcement on page 7 re a,big purchase or D. and A. Corsets; over ouu pairs, which means a big saving to every lady buying corsets at “The Louvre.” ... McGRUER DAVIES AND CO. Extra special from the Dress Department for Cosy Winter Coats and Frocks’ 56in. Velour Coatings—all wool, and heavy quality, new sirades of , navy, nigger, fawn, kingfisher, saxe, marone, jade, wonderful value, only 9s lid a yard. 42in. Donegal Tweeds, great wearing, seven different patterns to choose from, only 4s lid yard. 42in. Dress Tweeds, a nice quality tweed for warm dresses and children’s school frocks, in navy, brown, fawn, saxe, grey,- mole, kingfisher, et.. only 3s lid.

Special Purchase 500 yards 56in. All Wool Serge, nice soft quality for costumes, frocks, skirts, etc., latest shadings of nigger, saxe, fawn, cream, grey, mole, black, navy, only 8s lid. Call in and inspect these goods or write for samples. McGRUER DAVIES AND CO.

Are you particular as regards your appearance, Mr Man? It not, then you should be. The secret of a welldressed appearance, and a satisned welt-groomed feeling is your morning shave, hair cut iiuu general trim up. Go to Rowland Watson's Saloon, Stanford Street, near Day. You get there the service that counts. ...

A pipe is a man’s best friend, so sayetn the sage. Dut what about, the tobacco to burn in it. “Kara A Fort" the tinest leaf American aromatic tobacco, is a cooi, soo tiling ancl most enjoyable smoke._ it costs only is Pd lor a lib bar of 5 plugs. It you are a cigarette smoker, tne famous American cigarette, Southland brand is certain to suit your taste. Fragrant aim satisfying. it. h ukhi, Tlie Deadiug Tobacconist, Stafiord Street, next Excelsior Hotel. ...

Yes, a delightful sense of cleanliness and harmony permeates the atmospnerb where “NU-itU BLINK' Laundry Kelp controls the washing. R. Wilson and Co., Ltd., wholesale distributors.

Romance, thrills and scenes of entrancing beauty are ail contained in the Paramount picture entitled “Manslaughter,” which is to be shown at Geraldine on Friday and Saturday evenings next:

Take particular notice of the values showing in the windows at “The Louvre” to-day. ...

See the display of Gouda Chinaware in side window of A. Fraser, Jeweller. Made in Holland. Artistic, eapticatmg. See : ware in plaques, candlesticks, vases, in floral, kiwi anu tui designs. ...

The interest is still keen in Souter’s price-smashing sale of Slater’s assigned stock of hign 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 tffe widest choice. A TOUCH OF THE “BLUES.” The tedious winter is taking its toll on the system—any winter eought or cold ir 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 dangerous. Get a 2s Od bottle to-day from E. C. Ayres, M.P.S., 73 Stafford Street, Timaru. - 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 splendid 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., 73 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 building up the system, promoting appetite, and strengthening the nerves. Call and get a 4s bottle to-day from the manufacturer, Mr E. C. Ayres, M.P.S., 73 Stafford Street South, Timaru.

Nearing the end. The Fugi silk at 4s 6d a yard will soon be all gone. Secure your share at “The Louvre” today. ...

If it’s “Hosiery” buy it at “The Louvre.” ...

John Edmond are now showing, at their warehouse Sophia- Street, a complete stock of Messrs Scott Bros.’ wellknown ranges, destructors, and gas 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. ...