NEWS AND NOTES.

Timaru Herald, Volume XCVIII, Issue 18084, 7 June 1924, Page 2

NEWS AND NOTES.

A. Timaru .shopkeeper, who inserted a ■‘wanted - ’ in the “Herald,” during ibe week, states that on the day on which the advertisement appeared, ho received ninety replies.

At the Temuka. Winter Show, Airs Robinson (Pureora. East) was- awarded a special prize l'or a pen of six white Leghorn pullets.

The Mt, Cook Hermitage, is being well patronised again this winter, and at the present time .several parties arc being organised to go there for the winter sports.

The Brentland home-made cake depot is another addition to the town’s business life. To produce such toothsome dainties, samples of which are displayed in the .window, a specially-built oven has been installed, and an expert chef and pastry-cook lias been placed in charge of the bakehouse. ...

The Celtic Cricket Club's annual social and dance will be lield in St. Patrick’s Hall, on "Wednesday next.

The Band Festival recently held by the Salvation Army, resulted in the sum of £l2O being raised. Commandant Simpson, the officer in charge, anti Bandmaster Hawkey, desire to thank the public of Timaru for their practical support.

Air A. W. Martin, rupture .specialist, and sole controller of the Dr J. A. Sherman method of curing rupture without operation, is now on his nineteenth annual visit to the chief centres of the Dominion He will be in Timaru from the lltli of June, up to noon on the 14tli, and may be consulted free at the Grosvenoi' Hotel. His hours aro from 10 a.m. to 5 p.m. Sufferers in Timaru ancf surrounding district should avail themselves of -this opportunity ot consulting Mr Martin, and your opportunity lies between the above mentioned dates. Rupture is a progressive trouble, and should not be regarded in any stage with indifference, as serious consequences may result from it at any timo. Information and testimonials relative to rupture in a,ll its phases are contained in a booklet which Air Martin will be only too pleased to send by post to any sufferer applying for a copy. Trusses will never cure the trouble; they invariably annoy, inconvenience, and prolong, rather than modify', the agonv of rupture. By the Dr Sherman “method of treatment, practiced by him for more than 20 years, Air A. W. Martin absolutely cures rupture, so don’t delay any longer in seeking his expert advice and treatment. ...

The unexpected lias happened, right in the busy' season for footwear. R. Hannah and Co., Ltd., have made a big reduction in their own make. Their new factory' is making 8000 pairs a week, and under new conditions, they are able to sell much cheaper. Buy straight from Hannah’s, the makers. You save middle profits. Timaru and most towns. ...

Miss H. C. Strachan, Stafford Street, ‘Timaru, begs to announce to the public of Tiinavu that she has been obliged to Vacate the premises she now occupies, and will be opening up business at the south end of Stafford Street in the Theatre Royal buildings. Premises are now being prepared for her, and will be in readiness to commence business on July 1. Miss Strachan, in thanking "her many' clients in town anrl country for their support during the many years she has been in business in Timaru, wishes to make it known that new and old customers will all he welcomed in tlio new premises, and Avi 11 be treated with the usual courtesy' and attention by herself and staff of cheerful and obliging young ladies. Miss Strachan intends opening up with an entirely new stock of ladies’ and children’s ready-made garments of every description. Smart millinery at moderate prices for matrons, misses and children. Miss Strachan thoroughly understands the millinery business and specialises in children’s hats of all kinds. The prices will he ver.v reasonable and the selection best in town. The new' address —from Ist July—will be Stafford Street South, Theat.ro Buildings. ...

Of practical importance to ladies is the display and values in warm winter weight vests in full sizes at 2s 11, 3s lid, 4s lid, 5s lid, 6s lid, to 12s 6d; also warm cami silencers at 2s "lid, 3s lid, 4s lid. to 9s lid. Showing today at The Louvre. ...

Now is the time, and every lady’s opportunity to secure a smart woollen costume,, priced from 35s 6d, or a smart jumper at from 8s lid, or any woollen garment of which Tiro Louvre have an endless selection. ...

Warm woollen gauntlet gloves in now styles and every colour, priced at 3s 6d, 3s lid, 4s lid. and 5s lid. Make buying easy at The Louvre. ...

To ensure careful handling allow us to shift your furniture. Our exports work quickly and avoid all the damage which results in employing men without experience. The New Zealand Express Co., Ltd. ...

Newcomers'! We welcome you most heartily to our beautiful country, and advise you to take full advantage of “NO-RUBBING” Laundry Help, thp abolisher of washboard slavery. ('I. inarit grocers.). 10.

Our buyers in London have sent us ore thousand (1000) new and up-to-date novels, cloth bound. The every day price of these books is 2s and 2s 6d each. Alston’s price, Is 3d or 3 for 3s. We welcome everybody to inspect this very fine collection, comprising over 200 popular' authors’ works. These books came off the boat yesterday. ...

Souter’s big move of footwear. Stock must be reduced by £2OOO. See halfpage advertisement —all prices quoted for spot cash. Hurry along to Souter’s Busy Boot Stores, anrl secure your winter footwear at clearing prices. Souter’s Boot Stores. ...

An unusual opportunity to procure first-class furniture will he offered m Tuesday. 17th June, when Haynes, Oakcy and Co. hold a cleaving sale at “The Briars,’’ 93 Wai-iti Road, on account oi Mrs Elizabeth Cattail.

A meeting is to lie hold at the West School on Wednesday next to consider the desirability of forming an Association of Ratepayers in tlio district. The chairman of Llie South End Association will be present to explain the working and objects of such an organisation. All ratepayers aro urged to attend.

The ladies of St. .John’s Guild will hold their second anniversary birthdayparty on Wednesday afternoon in the .schoolroom, Wai-iti Road, and they hope to see a large faternity of friends and well-wishers. _ In the afternoon there will be music and competitions, also in the evening, and a ping pong tournament.

Among the entries for the Empire Bonnie .Baby Competition, London, will be two twin baby' boys, the sons of Air and Airs Taylor, Rose will, Tycho Delivery. In the testified entry form which has gone forward, the ages of the children are given as 6j months, the height of each child 2ft. 3in., and weights 181 b. 4oz. and 181 b. 12oz. Both children are without blemish and a loc-al medical man has testified to their soundness in every respect.

On Thursday and Friday next, afternoon and evening, a sale of work in aid of Church Missions, will be held in the Chalmers Hall. Tlio committee responsible are working diligently' for the success of the function, which will commence each afternoon at 2.30 p.m. Heavily' laden stalls will provide inducement for those -who wish to buy at greatly reduced prices, and with special baking competitions, and games, the programme provides for never a dull moment, Competitions are open to all, and entries must be in by' 12 o’clock on Thursday morning.

The attention of parents and householders in the South School district, is directed to an advertisement in this issue, regarding a meeting to be held on Tuesday evening at 7.30. Important matters are to be considered, and everyone interested in the welfare of the school is specially' requested to attend.

The bachelors of Wash dyke will hold their annual ball next Thursday night. The Campbell orchestra will supply the music. Mr Grainger’s lorry will run out from town. ... ROUTS RACKING COUGHS. Ayres’s Cough Balm should always ba kept in the house. No matter how severe the cough may be, Ayres’s Cough Balm will immediately clear the system and entirely eliminate the cough. Its action is quick and it gives wonderful relief. For croupy children it is ideal—if given in time will relieve a fit of coughing, and if taken in frequent doses will prevent further attacks. Get a 2s 6d bottle from E. C. Ayres, M.P.S, 76 Stafford Street, South, Timaru. ... Now that we are getting colder weather you will need to attend to your requirements in the way of eiderdown quilts and cosy hearth-ruge, for all kinds of rooms. A nice assortment of tapestry rugs to suit all rooms from 17s 6d each. Liskurl rugs in all shades from 25s 6d. Jute hearth-rugs for kitchen wear from 10s 6d each, reversible jute hearth rugs in all colours from 19s lid. All wool reversible hearth rugs, all good designs and colours from 23s 6d. Reversible all wool sofa and corridor rugs from 69s 6d each. Tapestry sola squares from 32s 6d each. Just a few left of Wilton hall rugs from 99s 6d each, all good serviceable colours.. Also a few Wilton carpet squares. These goods have been very heavily reduced as wo. require the room for new goods arriving. We invito you to visit our store, and inspect these. McGruer, Davies, and Co. ... i

What make or tyre do you use oh your cycle? CLINCHER tyres and Tubes are renowned for long wear, prevention of pumßures, and good service. All cycle dealers.

A SAFE, EFFEOTT\ T E REMEDY—AYRES’S WORM CAKES.

No finer remedy for this trying childish complaint is obtainable. Safe and harmless to the system, it is thoroughly effective in its action. Children like them —they are so pleasant to take. Cleanse your child’s system from impurities, and restore its normal healiliy condition —get a packet of Ayres’s Worm Cakes to-day. 2s a box. E. O. Ayres, M.P.S., 76 Stafford Street, South, Timaru. ...

Scott Bros., Christchurch have added to their line of hot-water heaters a new destructor w.hich for heating power and economy of fuel is unsurpassed. Those who have used it express themselves as highly delighted with the result obtained. This destructor may be seen at the showroom of Messrs John Edmond, Ltd. ,Sophia Street., who will be pleased to give further particulars. Messrs John Edmond Ltd., are agents for the we'll known Scott’s Ranges and carry a full stock of spare parts. They also have a fine up-to-date selection of ti'e surroundings, mantlepieces, gas stoves, etc., and a visit of inspection will amply repay anyone contemplating building....

WINTRY WEATHER AHEAD,

There is ovory indication that the 1924 winter will he a long and cold one, It will therefore interest housewives to learn that E. C. Ayres, chemist ot Stafford Street, has a very line range of hot water bags at reduced prices. These bags have been specially selected with a view to reliability and durability. They are made from the highest quality rubber, cannot leak and will givo years of service. Get one of these splendid comforters to day from E. O. Ayres, chemist, Stafford Street, South, Timaru. ...