NEWS AND NOTES

Timaru Herald, Volume XCVIII, Issue 18084, 21 September 1923, Page 2

NEWS AND NOTES

To-day a special effort will he made in Timaru to augment the Building Fund for the new Sailors’ Rest. Anything of a saleable nature will p® thankfully accepted, and will be retailed at ruling prices. The response ot the public has always been good, but it is hoped that, to-day’s result will eclipse all former efforts.

A very sucessful combined dance of the Southern Football Club and the South End Cricket Club was held m the Unitarian Hall oil Wednesday. There was a very large gathering, and the floor and decorations; were first class. Great credit is due to the •any helpers, especially Mrs Parmenter, Mr® Marshall, Mrs Smith and Miss Mahoney. Mr H. Wentworth supplied tlio music for the dancing, ana Mr J. Kenny was M.C. Mr J. Phillips, the lion, secretary, carried through his many duties in a very capable manner.

On Friday evening last the Pareora Hall was packed with an enthusiastic audience to listen to a concert contributed to by local talent, in aid of the school prize fund. Songs were given by Mesdaines Fairbairn and Koens, Miss Brice, and Messrs W. Koens, W. Logan, A. G. Pratt, and R. Williams. A reading was given by Mrs Wnitticase, a recitation by Master L. r Wilkes, and two pianoforte solos by Mrs 1. Pooke. Misses Nolan and Brice were the accompanists. All the items were well received and encores were responded to. The closing item of the programme consisted of several figures or ‘‘Mr Jarley’s Waxworks,” which were well staged. During the interval a doll’s cot, kindly presented by Mesdames Pratt and Howard, was drawn for, and was won by Mrs It. Robertson. The committee wish to thank all those who helped to make the tfunction such a success, and thereby adding to ilie funds the sum of £l6.

Mr J". Craigie, who is leaving Timaru on a trip to the Old Country, , a . n d who has sold-his residence on Wai-iti Road, has for absolute sale (advertised on the front page of this issue) an upright grand piano by one of the world’s best makers, a superior suite of oak bedroom furniture specially made by Mr Radcliffe for the Christchurch Exhiti-t-ion,. and i also a three-seater Studebaker car in good order. The three bargains may be inspected at 109 Waiiti Road. ...

Messrs Grant Bros., who during the sesaon specialise in tennis supplies, have just opened up a large shpiment of.all kinds of tennis goods, including racquets of the world’s leading makers, balls, and all tennis accessories. They have been priced at a reasonable rate to secure a good clearance. The location is Stafford Street (mid), opposite Souter’s. ...

Owing to the game clashing with the school tournament, the benefit football' match Taxis versus Carriers will now be played on the Athletic Grounds on Saturday, September 29, and not on. September 22, as previously advertised. The game is timed to start at 2.45, and the proceeds are in aid of the widow and family of the late James Morgan. Latest. advice is that the teams have now been picked, and are in strenuous trainingj and the game should result in a high class, even contest. Tickets, Is, are selling freely, and may be obtained from all taxidrivers and carriers.

Typewriters, gramophones, and sswing machines overhauled and repaired, by J. Stetl'ans. at R. J. Collis’s buildings, Lower High Street, Waimate, on Saturday, September 22; also umbrellas re-covered and repaired, ........

A Garden Fete and Fairy Queen Carnival will be held in the Vicarage Grounds. Temuka, on Thursday, November 22.

Come one! Come all! the idea at Thomsons’. Freedom, -enthusiasm, efficienoy. 12 feet wide linoleums reduced 4d yard, now 22s 6d; No. 3, 6 feet, 7s lid; inlaid 163 lid. New hearthrugs,' light grounds, with roses, ethers 11s 9d up.: ■ 40in madapollam Is 4d, Is 7Jd ; colours Is 6d; striped tricolines 2s 3d, 3s lid; silk, 1 uji, eimlar designs, double width zephyrs Is 6d, Is lid, received last night; Ninghai silks 7s lid, 10s lid, wide; also taffeta do 3s 3d; Government silk similar 3s 6d, think; all-wool gaberdines, 54in 10s 6d to 19s 6d; Spanish fan combs. The new carpets are cheap—Tapestry 4s lid, 5s 2d, and -2 Imperial Axminster from 16s lid; vestibules 27s 6d, 88s 6d up, cocoa 2s 9d; tobralcos and tip-top washing 'things. Showroom—Silk jumpers 22s (xl-—see cream at 29s 6d —cheaper for 6s lid; marabout stoles, Jacquard coat frocks lOs lid, sponge do 19s lid, 355, to 555; cheaper Futurist Nos. 8s lid, 9s lid, 10s lid; organdis and really beautiful oretonnes—See promenade.

A dainty display of art silk knitted jumpers, crepe do chene, georgette jumpers and blouses, from 21s each, will 'be showing to-day at “The Louvre.”

The members of the Temuka Bowling Club are asked to attend a general meeting which will he held in the Fire Brigade Rooms this evening.

Corsets and underclothing hre two specialties at “The Louvre.” Compare our values. Always something now showing.

FULL OF NOURISHMENT. K.P. Malt Extract is made under ideal conditions here n New Zealand. Any doctor or chemist who knows how it is made will tell you that there can he no purer or more nourishing extract. From all chemists and stores; packed in a big glass jar with green label. K 52

The Metalace, for shoes, has arrived in Timaru, in dark tan and black. Perfectly simple, simply perfect, is claimed for these laces. No knots to come untied. Have them fixed in your shoes at Hannah’s. ...

Spring is here. So men be wise and e o to the leading outfitters for your new seasons outfit. The quality of all our new goods is right, and the prices reasonable. Come and let us show you what we have in nice felt hats, natty shirts, and seasonable underwear, by the best makers. Come to 0 Rourk® s tor seasonable goods aj rcasonaolo prices. Onr address is Stafford Street, opposite Hutton s. ...

The South Canterbury Band will give a concert at Bay next Sunday afternoon, ing at a quarter to 3. Battalion Caroline oommenoJ Tennis enthusiasts before buying their racquets, presses covers tennis balls, etc., should visit E. Firkin s, next Excelsior Hotel, who has just opened, up <i complete stock ot all xenms requisites, imported direot from the leading English warehouse, Messrs Spalding Bros. ... The present display of handmade China lace showing at “The Louvre includes many new patterns bought with the big special purchase lot and offered at quite 33 1-8 per cent, on usual prices. ... The Dempsey-Firpo fight has caused a good deal of interest amongst sporting circles in South Canterbury, but more interest is caused by the satisfaction and sense of fitness which comes to a man after having a shave at Boland Watson’s hairdressing saloon, • next Dominion. There is nothing like a shave in a bright saloon with hygienic surroundings, and with that expert lightness of touch which denotes the finished tonsorial artist. There is no place better to go to than Roland Watson’s next Dominion. ... The 1 fortnightly meeting of the Star of Canterbury,. 1.0.0. F., No. 10, was held in the A.O.F. Hall on Wednesday, Bro. Jones, N.G., presiding over a fair attendance'. The recent endeavours to augment the strength of this Lodge resulted in the initiation of one new member, anc] it is hoped for further welcome additions in the future. The benefits to be derived from the hospital scheme were fully explained by the secretary, and membeVs were urged to avail themselves of the same. A i satisfactory report was received regard- | ing the U.F.S. dispensary. After _ a j lengthy discussion a scheme was decid- ! ed upon, which should serve to coni solidate the medical fund. A ■ party from this Lodge intends visiting Waimate on Saturday next in connection , with the visit of the Dominion organiser, Bro. Crook, to that town. General 1 regret was felt that the protracted business discussions left no time for the , usual social hour, and the disappoint- ; nient of the card enthusiasts at this 1 unavoidable omission was decidedly no- , ticeable. j If its “hosiery” buy it at “The | Louvre.” Wonderful values in new f lines of art silk plain and ribbed in every colour. Great values in all wool 'black cashmere from 2s lid. Special: ■ 50 dozen fast colours in black or white seamless for to-day, Is lid a pair. ... 150 pairs of British army boots just opened up by Souter’s Boot Stores. Made of East India kip, reinforced toe-cap, stitched and i screwed soles, watertight tongues; extra wide fitting. Sizes 5, 6 and 7, to be cleared at 22s 6d a pair for cash only. Postal orders please add Is a pair. Souter’s Busy Boot Stores. | John Edmond are now showing, at j their warehouse Sophia Street, a comi plete stock of Messrs Scott Bros.’ wellknown ranges, destructors, and gas stoves, and will bo pleased to have a visit from those interested in building. Spare parts of Messrs Scott Bros.’ ranges are always kop,t in stock. ... Mr R. W. Walker, qualified hydro electric engineer lias commenced business on his own account as electrical engineer and contractor in Fairlie, having secured suitable premises opposite C.F.C.A. Mr Walker specialises in electrioal repairs and installations of all kinds and will particularly cater for hydro-electric power and light plants for country Louses. There is no reason, he considers, given suitable water power, why the farmer dweller should not ho as favoured with electric light and power as the town resident. Gar electric installations will also bo looked after. Willi moderate charges, efficient, work and personal attention, Mr Walker hopes to make his business a permanent addition to the business life of the Mackenzie Country.