NEWS AND NOTES.

Timaru Herald, Volume XCVIII, Issue 18084, 14 June 1924, Page 2

NEWS AND NOTES.

“There is a scientific way of eradicating the-blackberry pest in New!Zealand," said Mr Massey to a .deputation in Auckland this week, “but-its adoption would involve the sacrifice ..of-.the roses.” Such, at any rate, explained the Prime Minister, was the information given-to him .by a. Scientific expert at Honolulu,.where a fairly similar pest had been’destroyed.. . The destructive specific, however-; , would,alsowder stroy the roses.Ev6'n at that price; the result would'be worth it, though'he would like to pave the roses in ‘ New Zealand. \ ‘ 7 *". The names of Mrs., Trott (a,-.past president), and Mrs -Cave ■(treasjprqr • lor many years'), were omitted from I the list of members of the. committee of the Sailors’. Rest. > , I Make; for The underclothing .bargains in ladies’ vests, at 2s 11,d,'“3s lid-,4s lid, os lid, and 6s lid ;■ warm . oaini spencers at 2s lid, 3s-Ild,-.4s lid and 5s lid; heavy fleecy-lined knickers* ingrey at 2s lid a pair. Buy, your -warm underclothing at “The Louvre.”- ~., " A big purchase of ladies’;! knitted woollen costumes, ' jumpers, cardigans and coats‘will be offered to-d)£y at “The Loucro.” New styles in' ffgw colours. These costumes are priced‘fi'bm 29s 6d; the jumpers from 5s lid;-cardi-gans from Ss lid, and smart coats 'from 13s 6d. Avail yourself of this '.opportunity to-day at “The Louvre,” Stafford Street. ... An iiitertainment of special interest to all interested in gramophones will be held in the .Wesley; Hall, ’ Church Street;',, next Thursday y evening, 19oli insti . Records 'of exceptional- excel--1 lence and rarity have been specially procured for this occasion, which will i take the form of an fnvitation recital, j Those desirous of obtaining invitation cards should apply without delay' to Chas. Begg and : Co., 1 Timaru*. y.. On Monday, June 23rd, the St. I Peter’s ' Concert party- will a : stage “Dizzle Dazzle” in the Drill' Hall,-Gei-aldine. As the proceeds arc to be devoted to the St. Saviour’s Orphanage, patrons will have the pleasure of. aiding a worthy cause. • The annual ball of the Timaru Fire Fighters will be held in the Bay Hall on Wednesday;-June 18. .;/,!’ The spinsiei's and bachelors of Uyalldale will hold their annual ball on 'Friday, July 4. - A very'fine and classical' programme has been, arranged ill connection with the grand vocal and instrumental lecital to be given in St.' John’s ‘school-’"' rooxn, Wai-iti Road, on next Thursday evening, at 8 p.m. Many of Timaru’s ■ leading artists''will;; contribute. 7 Tbo box plan" vidll open , at the ißristbl on ) Monday morning. -'The'’Higbfield bus stops immediately outside the schoolroom, and-'should. prtfv'G most cooyqnient to those lirihg any distance 'uaviyy who intend being present. The -Prime. Minister, as Minister,ln charge of'the Public Trust Office, inforaied ,a, Wellington reporter yesterday that during the past month the Office has advanced by way of loan the sum of. £352,310; distributed as - follows;i—Rrivate. mortgagees i£271,370, local body loans £Bo,94o.—(Press As-t ' speiation.; To obtain)'the**.best results, now is. the time to’plaiit/ail kinds of AiVrseri) 1 ' stock. P. G; ' Alien, „ .Seediilefchant, - rv ursei-yman, - and, /Ejtoj'igt/■ 1 advertises’ that he has; a .'particularly-fi'iie! lot!,of i fruit trees, ornamental trees, ’: hedge . plants, and rhubarb, seakaie, .asparagus, and "other‘roots all ready -lor • planting. Address, Stafford Street. 1 Central..... ; - . , ~ At the Temuka. Show ..Mu F. Burrows! was awarded socoud for ..‘black Orpitm--tog pullet, and third and r h.c. for cockerel. .22.;.'. A SAFE, EFFECTIVE REMEDY— - L AYRES’S WORM CAKES. , ..P No finer, remedy for this trying child- :| ish complaint", is obtainable. Safe and harmless tc the .system, it is thoroughly effective in its action. Children like them—they are so pleasant to take. I Cleanse your child’s system , from purities; and “restore its normal healthy 1 condition—get a packet 'of Ayres’a Worm Cakes to-day. 2s a box. E. O. Ayres, MH\S., 76 Stafford Street," South, Timaru. ... . Keep your feet warm. Buy a pair %f Arctic felt buckle, boots, leather soles, for 6s 6d a pair, from Souter’s busy boot stores. Also stocked in children’s' sizes from 3s 6d a pair. 20U0 pairs to select from. ... For hosiery of all kinds you’ll get better value at lower prices at “The Louvre,” Stafford Street. ... Don’t suffer the discomfort'of cold feet, when you can buy from Alston’s a heavy rubber hot water bag, Leyland make and Ronelelce 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. . . ROUTS RACKING COUGHS, Ayres’s Cough Balm should always bo kept in the house. No matteiy * how severe the cough may be, Ayres’s Gough Balm will immediately clear the system and entirely eliminate the- ebugh. Its action is quick and it gives wonderful rteief. 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 fid bottle from E. C. Ayres, M.P.S. 76 Stafford Street, South. Timaru. ... Now that we are getting colder 1 weather you will need to attend to vour 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 kit- j chen 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 front 23s 6d. Reversible all - wool . sofa and corridor rUgs from 69s 6d each. Tapestry sofa squares from 32s 6d each. Just a few left of Wilton hall rugs frojn. 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 arriving. We invite you to visit- our store, and inspect these. McGruer, Davies, and Co. ... Scott Bros., Christchurch have added to their line of hot-water boaters a new destructor which for heating power and economy of fuel is unsurpassed. I Those who have used it express, them-j selves as highly delighted with' the re- 1 suit obtained. This destructor may be | 6een 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 line up-to-date selection of tile surroundings, mantlepieces, gas stoves, etc., and a visit of inspection will amply repay anyone contemplating building.... j | WINTRY WEATHER AHEAD. j j There is every indication that tin* ' 1924 winter will he a long and cold oti" It will therefore interest housewives to learn that E. C. Ayres, chemist of Stafford Street, has a very fine range of hot water hags at red need prices. These hags 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 comfort; f o day from E. C. Ayres, chemist, ktauord Street, South, Timaru.

- “When Winter Conies” you’ll find Hailiiah’s watertight boots very pioas- \ ant places to get your feet into. .Men’s pegged split working boots, new factory price, 15s 9d; men’s ■ chrome ’“lace boots, sewn soles, new factory price, 15s 9d. Our new factory has cornpetely lowered the price of footwear. Timaru and most towns. ... To countrymen, town men, and all who want . something special in footwear. Mr G. Driver, Hannah’s foreman, is making hand made watertights, for 3os. Ladies’ soleing and v,heeling os 6d; hand sewn 6s 6d. Men’s solejUg and healing 7s, hand sewn 95.6 d -AIT repairs done on the premises, and all soles.sewii by hand at Hannah’s. ... The Timaru Orpheus. Society will give their first concert of the season on •Tuesday, July 8. Among the soloists will,,be' Mr Gemmel-of Dunedin. j The Pleasant Point Gun Club has arranged another shoot, to which ! members of kindred bodies are invited, at ;Mr E. O. Shaw’s, on Thursday liext.- The’ programme will include the / -.Waitohi novice handicap (7 clay birds) and. a ten bird open handcap. On Wednesday next, Morton and -Pearson sell at. Mr Robt. Garden’s residence, the whole of his superior household furniture, including magnificent player piano. As there is a long list- of articles, the sale will start at 12.30,' with kitchen and outside articles. - ... Oir Tuesday next at “The Briars,” |93 Wai-iti Road, Haynes Oakey and Co., hold a clearing sale of choice oak furniture on account of Mrs Elizabeth Cattan. The firm also announce clearing sales oil; Friday next in the Universal Mart on account of Mrs Adam Hunter, of Fairlie; on Tuesday, June 24tli, at 19 Craigie Avenue, on account of Mr H. Belshaw; and,on Wednesday, June 25th, at 31 Queen Street, on account of Mr R. Calvert. 1 Rarti'cv 1 ars are advertised in auction j column. • . During the last twelve months much has been heard* and read; of, of The activities of N.Z.- Perpetual Forests, Ltd., but this is the first opportunity the people of South Canterbury have . had of participating in the growing of trees for profit. Mr J.' L. Watson, representing N.Z. Perpetual Forests, Ltd., is now in Timaru, and intends opening up a permanent office in the course of tliei next,.few days, .when sill , those interested will have an opportunity ot having the many advantages of the prospectus explained to them. Everywhere throughout New Zealand the bonds have met with an unprecedented demand, as the proposition put forward is a convincing and handsome investment. To givo instances of the profit there is in tree-growing, Mr H. Davidson, St. Leonards, Culverden, -planted approximately 100 acres forty years ago in : land;: tbat cost £1 per Sere, and on ; a royalty basis is to-day, drawing £I2OO per aero, while tlie , millers are making something like £453 per acre Another instance is * that of Mr Hitchcock, of Wanganui, who is cutting pinus insignis for fire- £ ur'ood on an average • yield of between i £lO to £l2 per acre,- while; in some in- t stances £ls is recorded. ... J - -1