NEWS AND NOTES.

Timaru Herald, Volume XCVIII, Issue 18084, 13 June 1924, Page 2

NEWS AND NOTES.

The Dominion conference of the Farmers’ Union has been fixed to open at AA 7 ellington‘ on July 24.

A prize fund dance will be held in the Seadown School on Friday, June

Traction engine and heavy traffic oil the main roa3s in the Levels County nas been prohibited from July 9th to October Bth.

“There is not much to write about here, except that everybody is football erazv,” wrote a grateful soldier from AVeflington—a .former resident m this district—to the Daunevirke branch of the War Relief Association the other day-.

speak my mother tongue only once a month,” explained Miss MacDuff at a meeting in Palmerston m connection with the China Inland Mission, “and that is the first Sunday of each month, when I come into the head station.”

A AVliangarei wireless enthusiast, Mr R. A. James, on Sunday night was able to pick up a message of a rather unusual kind for New Zealand, this being a sermon preached in Auckland by the Rev. Joseph Kemp, and broadcasted from there.

A showman in France has been arrested for .torturing his 10-year-old daughter. He was coining money at a sideshow by compelling the child to walk barefoot on red-hot iron bars. Although her feet were smeared with grease, she was badly burned.

Dalgety and Co. have received advice that second saloon rates of passage money to Colombo, Bombay, Aden and Eastern ports, have been reduced by £4 single tickets, and £7 return tickets. Thesei rates will take effect from to date.

Make for the underclothing bargains in ladies’ vests at 2s lid, 3s lid, 4s lid, os lid, and 6s lid; warm cami spencers at 2s lid, 3s ild, 4s lid and 5s lid; heavy fleecy-lined knickers in grey at 2s. lid a pair. Buy your warm underclothing atr “The Louvre:’l ...

A big purchase of ladies’ knitted woollen costumes, jumpers, cardigans and coats will be ottered to-day at “The Loucrc.” New styles in new colours. These costumes are priced from 29s 6d; the jumpers from 5s lid, cardigans from 8s lid, and smart coats from 13s 6d. Avail yourself of this opportunity to-day at “The Louvre,” Stafford Street. ... ’

A gentleman who had booked a passage by the Moeraki, went into, the AVellington Post Office shortly before 10 o’clock in order to send a cable to his friends in Melbourne informing them of his departure. He filled in the form and left a parcel on the desk at which li9 had been writing while he handed* the..,cable, to the clerk. AVithin a minute ?he was* back at the desk again but, hey presto, his’; parcel had vanished. It contained-his'boat ticket, the bill of loading for his car, and 1 is bank book. The performer d.-. not wait for the applause, but left ns victim stranded.

The event of interest to ladies is Hurdley’s Removal Sale, starting today. Such a slaughter of high-class goods has not been seen here before. i.Jie shop they are removing to is smaller, hence the forced necessity to clear these lovely frocks, furnishings and fancy goods. ...

Messrs Hedges and Co. extend to the public of Timaru, an invitation to visit their showrooms, - Woollcombe ' Streht., this evening, 'when a special display of a very fine shipment of Wilton rugs and carpets will await inspection. The consignment was imported direct by Messrs Hedges and Co., and- is priced at a figure; that, will _effect a considerable saving. The* shipment is a.large., and well bought one,'and-for quality, and unlimited choice, is worthy of inspection. ...

Keep-your feet warm. Buy a pair •f Arctic felt buckle boots, leather soles, for 6s 6d a pair, from Soiiter’s busy . boot stores. . Also stocked in children’s sizes from 3s 6d a pair, 2000 pairs to select from. ... '

For Influenza, take Woods’ Great Peppermint Cure

For hosiery of all kinds, you’ll'get better value at lower prices at “The Louvre,” Stafford Street. ...

H. Allclmreh qnd Co. advertise various lines which''they will sell at the Rialto, to-day. «...

To-day at 2 p.m., in the Universal Mart, Haynes Oakey and Co., sell household furniture on account of Mr AA T . J. Parsons (of Hunter), also cn account of another client, choice oak furniture. ...

Don’t suffer the discomfort of cold feet, when you can buy from Alston’s a heavy rubber hot water bag, Leyland make and Roneleke make, with or without patent stopper. Every bag guaranteed not to leak. Sizes '6 x 10, 5s 6d and 6s 3d; 8 x 10, 7s 6d; 12 x 8,18 s 3d; 12 x 10, 9s 3d. . .

The unexpected has 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 SOOO 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. ... ROUTS RACKING COUGHS. Ayres’s Cough Balm should always be kept in the house. No matter how severe the cough may bo, 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 ot 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 shade's from 25s 6d. Jute hearth-rugs for kitchen wear from 10s 6d each, reversible i 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 60s 6d each. Tapestry sofa squares from 32s 6d each. Just a few left of Wilton hall rug? from 99s 6d each, all good serviceable colours.. Also a few Wilton carpet squares. These goods have been very heavily reduced as we require the room for new goods j arriving. W r e invite you to visit our . store, and inspect these. McGruer, j Davies, and Co. ... Scott Bros., Christchurch have added to their line of liot-water heaters a new destructor which 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 well known Scott’a i flanges and carry a full stock of sprue parts. They also have a fine up-to-date 1 selection of tile surroundings, maritloJ pieces, gas stoves, etc., and a visit ofinspection will amply repay anyone —<.....unUting building