NEWS AND NOTES.

Timaru Herald, Volume XCVIII, Issue 18084, 10 June 1924, Page 2

NEWS AND NOTES.

There is a continual leakage or disappearance of coin in the Dominion, ■ especially of gold, remarks the “Mercantile Gazette.” This is going on all the time, but to what extent is probably little known except to bankers, and, therefore, some particulars on this subject may be of interest to many- of our readers. For years past it has been illegal to melt down sovereigns, but no doubt a fair amount of it is done. It was only as recently as 1916 that the Federal Government of Australia issued a proclamation prohibiting this practice. Jewellers, dentists, and others find in the sovereign well-refilled gold in a handy' form for making articles of jewellery; dental work, etc.

The pine boi'er Was first recognised as a pest in Timaru in a white pine desk in the office of the then Town Clerk (Mr E. H. Lough). Sorijeone sticking a penknife into the smooth surface was surprised to find it sink deep into the wood. The board was taken up, when the .underside was found to be bored with minute holes, and the whole of it except an upper skin was a mass of dust and filaments. Soon after, similar holes were found in some of the weather boards on the south side of the old Primitive Methodist Church, in Barnard Street. No sooner was public attention drawn to these two cases than the boter was found in many 7 of the older buildings iii the town. It.was called the .“white piile 'borer” because the first discoveries were made in white pine, tut the borer grub soon showed that it Was able to digest a good many othei kinds of wood.

A grand vocal and instrumental recital will be given in St. John’s Hall, Wai-iti Road, on Thursday, June 19. Leading artists will assist, and as the object is to augment the church, funds, it is anticipated that the hall will he all to small for the audience. Tickets may be obtained at the Bristol, artd the box plan OpClis ' -.on Monday iiekt. ZSZ '

W. Kee, merchant,~'th©. quality of whose silks has already so . well advertised itself, to the public of the Timaru and the Waimate district; is opening up his large assortment of silks, including a special line of evening wear material, in the Waimate Hotel sample rooniSj for a few days, opening this morning. He intends opening in Timaru next week.

Ali arrangements Have been made, for the big sale of work to be held ill Chalmers’ Hall ■ next' 'Thursday and Friday afternoon and evening. De LatttOtir’s Band will give of their best on Thursday night) and with wellladen stalls and the games and sideshows a profitable and merry' time will be spent. ’A splendid collection of articles has beert secured "for the bran tub, and the little ones can be sure of a great time. See the advertisment on the front* page. ...

To-morrow at 1.30 H. Allchurch and Co., will offer at their rooms Beswick Street, a quantity- of household furniture and effects on account of. a client.

Captain Mrs Bartlett, organiser of the Salvation Army Life Saving Guards, arid daughter of Commissioner Hoggard, will conduct a special meeting at the Salvation' Army Hall tonight. Mrs Bartlett is a_ talented speaker and a trained singer.

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

Mr 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 14th, and may be consulted free, at the Grosvenor Hotel. His hours are from 10 a.m. to 5 .mm. Sufferers, in Tirrraru and surrounding district should avail themselves of this opportunity of consulting Mr Martin, and your opportunity iies between the above mentioned dates. Ruptui-e is a progressive trouble-, and should not be regarded in any stage with indifference, as serious consequences may result from it at any time. Information_and testimonials relative to .rapture in all its. ])h ases hire contained in a booklet'which :Mr Martin will be 'onJy'too pleased to send by post to any sufferer, applying for a copy. Trusses - will <7neveiv curfi the trouble ; they- invariably annoy, inconvenience, aild prolong, rather than modify, the agony of rupture. By the Dr Sherman method of treatment, practiced by him for more than 20 years, Mr A,,.W. Martin absolutely cures rupture, so don’t, delay any longer in seeking his expert advice and treatment. ...

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 spencers at 2s lid, 5s lid, -Is lid, to 9s lid. Showing todav 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 The Louvre have an endless selection. ...

Warm woollen gauntlet glbves in new 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 experts work quickly and avoid all the damage which results in employing men without experience. The New Zealand Express Co., Ltd. ...

Newcomers I We welcome you most heartily to our beautiful country, and advise you to take full advantage of •’NO-RUBBING” Laundry Help, the abolisher of washboard slavery. ('l. rnaru grocers.). 10.

Our buyers in London have sent us ore thousand (1000) new and up-to-date novels, cloth bound. The everyday 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 vei.v fine collection, comprising over 200 popular authors' works. These books came oft' 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, and secure your winter footwear at clearing prices. Souter’s Boot Stores. ... REXONA SOAP, THE ARISTOCRAT OF SOAPS. Rexona Soap best for the Toilet, Nursery and Bath, keeps the skin clear, fresh and unblemished, and is unequalled as a shampoo for the hair. Try Rexona Soap for yourself, and prove its worth. Is 6d per tablet. Obtainable at Stores and Chemists. ...