NEWS AND NOTES.

Timaru Herald, Volume XCVIII, Issue 18084, 11 June 1924, Page 2

NEWS AND NOTES.

To-night the Celtic Cricket Club will hold its annual social and, dance in St. Patrick’s Hall, Browne Street, commencing at 8.15 p.m. -

The Waimate bush contained some of the finest timber ever nulled in HnSouth Island, but a fire m 187/ swept the bush almost out of existence.

The St John’s Guild’s second birthday party will .be held this afternoon and evening in the schoolroom, W ai-it.i Road. .

Don’t suffer the discomfort of cold feet, when you can buy. from Alston s a heavy rubber hot water bag,-Dry-land make and Roneleke make, with or without patent stopper, i-very bag guaranteed not to leak. Sizes ® * 10 5s 6d and 6s 3d; 8 x 10-, 7s 6d, 12 xB, 18s 3d; 12 x 10/ 9s 3d. .. >

There are now 429 private' connections with the W’aimcto tclopuone exchange. Twelve toll connections are worked through Waimate; that, is, .’country bureaux.: , A’ nieeting of the South. Canterbury United Friendly Societies’ Ball .Committee was held on Saturday evening. A first-class . orchestra has been secured, and the catering is also in responsible bands ; .A, decoration comriiittee was arid . the gathering' promises to be a great ; success. ;•

Haynes, Oakey . and Co. advertise particulars of a furniture clearing sale in’ the Universal Mart at 2 p.m. on Friday, on account of Mr W. J. Parsons, of Hunter. The firm also give preliminary notice of a furniture clearing sale on-Tuesday, 24th June, at 19 Craigie Avenue, on account of Mr H. Belshaiy.

Last season about 10Q, tons 0 f small fruits (mostly strawberries, loganberries and raspberries) went out of Waimate. Nearly a hundred, farmers grow small fruit rioW.

Ratepayers and householders of the ; West End of Timaru are urged to attend a Meeting ati the." West School to-night, when the objects of a Ratepayers’ Association will be explained by the chairman of the South End Association. "i 1 E

In this issue, Messrs Haynes, Oakey and Co., have a .half page advertisement in connection with their auction and property departments. In spite of their large property register, the firm draw special' Attention to the necessity of getting .in still more properties;- arid those intending to sell are invited tp fill in the card contained in the advertisement and mail same to the firm. ..

'.Although Timaru has not held a poultry show, for a number; of years now” interest in the. feathered tribe is still maintained by a number of enthusiasts, and at the recently held Temuka Poultry Show, three local breeders scored well with utility.black Orpingtons, against , keen competition. Mr Guy Rollitt secured a first with his pullet, Mr B. Wilson first for pullet, and v.h.c. for cockerells, .-There, is- increasing competition bn black Orpington, the remarkable laying performances at the* Papanui • arid-.'Aucklgri.d,. 'layingcompetition?' having directed -in-' created ■ attention-to the possibilities of the breed.

: .‘‘Are things 'what .'they..', seem; is visions about?” Thomson’s have inade some wonderful- purchases. Ladies’ coats, all-wool;,new goods, velours, .. nigger, .'etc., from 495. 6d, tweed 2?s 6d up,-seal piush arid other' furs, too. Silk .glacie evening frocks, 59s 6d; flannelettes.anti’heavy.-Nos.; from 9 id. .' (Stocks are' heavy, but on a rising market).;. Pretty Egyptian wool jumpers 12s -lid, cardigans about same, also 18s lid to. 37s- 6d; bag frames 2s 9d, tailored and knitted costumes, military, braids; clasps,. stocking darners 4 Jd, extending brass ’ rods 3d, velveteens, from 3s lid, all colours, double widths 8s lid to 10s lid, grey, nigger’ black hose, sppeial knitted line of same' 2s 4 Jd’ cashmere 2s 9d, challenge Is 6d,;lpswich 2s 3d, centennial Is; Oid, and' all misses’ sizes, also gloves, corsets 2s lid, 4s 6d, 6s 9d, twilfit Nos. 8s lid up. The gentlemen’s cardigans 27s 6d, -vests 9s lid, tweed do. 10s 6d, 12 dozen sox-Is 6d .to 2s -9di new. overcoats,: new tweeds, hoys’tweed 3s 6d, artisans’ wear, underclothing from ; 6s 6d. ’ The unexpected lias happened, right in th.e busy season for footwear. • R. ..Hannah and C0.,7-Ltd.,' have- made a big ■ reduction' in their bwn.-make.,Their new factory is making; 8000 pairs a week, arid, under, new conditions, they are able to sell rilueh- ehoaper, .. Buy straight from Hannah’s, the makers. You/savo middle profits. Timaru and most towns. ...

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 llth of June, up to noon on the llth, and may be consulted free at the Grbsvenor Hotel. His hours are from 10 a.m. to 5 p.m. Sufferers in Timaru and 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 sta'ge with indifference, as serious consequences may result from it at any time. Information and testimonials relative to rupture in all its phases are contained in a booklet which Mr Martin will .be only too pleased to 6end by post to any sufferer applvirig'for a copy. Trusses will never cure the trouble; they invariably annoy, inconvenience, and prolong, rather than modify, vho 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, 3s lid, 4s lid. to 9s lid. Showing todav at The Louvre. ...

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

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. ...

H. Allchureh ; and Co. advertise details of. household furniture and effects, which they will sell at the Rialto at 1.30 to-day. ...

Now is the time, and every lady’s opportunity to secure a smart woollen costume, priced from 35s fid, or a smart jumper at from 8s lid, or any woollen garment of which The Louvre have an endless selection. ... ROUTS RACKING COUGHS. Ayres’s Cough Balm should always be 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 liearth-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. AH wool reversible hearth rugs, all good designs and colours from 23s 6d. Reversible all wool sofa and corridor rugs from 69s 6d each. Tapestry sofa squares front 32s 6d each. Just a few left' of Wilton hall rugs from 99s 6d each,' all gbod serviceable colours.. Also a few Wilton carpet squares. These goods have been very heavily reduced as’ .we require the room for new goods arriving. We invite you to visit our store, and inspect these. McGruer, Davies, and Co. ...

A SAFE! EFFECTIVE 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 healthy condition —get a packet of Ayies 8 Worm Cakes to-day.. 2s a box. E. U. Ayres, M.P.S., 76 Stafford Street, South, Timaru. ... "

Scott Bros., Christchurch have added to their line of hot-water heaters a new destructor which for heating power I 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 well known Scott’s Ranges and carry a full stock of spore parts. They also have a fine up-to-date ‘ selection of tile surroundings, mantlepieces, gas stoves, etc., and a visit of j inspection will amply repay anyone \ contemplating building.,.. j>, WINTRY WEATHER AHEAD. '; ’ i There r .is : every • TnUicatlon that the 1924 winter will he a long and cold on? It will therefore interest housewives to ■ learn that E. C. Ayres, chemist of Stafford Street, has a very fine range of hot water bags, at reduced .prices. Those bags have been specially selected with a view to reliability and durability. They are made from the highest quality rubber,. cannot. leak and will • give'years of service: Get one of these splendid comforters to -day ..from ~E. O. ■ Ayres, ■ chemist, Stafford Street, South, .' •Timaru.