NEWS AND NOTES.

Timaru Herald, Volume XCVIII, Issue 18084, 16 June 1924, Page 2

NEWS AND NOTES.

-A. certain local body was discussing employment (says the Greymputii “Evening Star”), and the talk-turned to personal experiences. One nnSinbei told oi' a man who. asked him tor any odd jobs going. He complied with the request .and offered-’ the applicant two positions-—one .to supervise some tarring” and .sanding work,, and the other to repair a. roof. .Both: were promptly turned? down—one was “too dirty.” an.d flie other was “too risky.” r

1 In the course of . evidence given -’ e fore the Mental Defective Connpitfcee | at Dunedin, the Rev. Bather McGrath remarked that he,, as - a priest,'lf when visiting Homan - Catholics in prison: had no official standing ; ~ the clergy were merely. tolerated; and that - was very, apt to create an impression In tho minds of prisoners that religion' really did not count. . Mr C. E. Matthews, Inspector-General of also a member of the'committee, eu ' plained that as there was no established church in New Zealand, llio prisons never had any chaplains. Ministers of religion of -all sects could, however, visit prisons on Sundays and at other limes. There had been no provision made for the payment of chaplains, as there was in Australia, England, ■ and in other placest . The consequence probably was that clergy wefo unable to devote the amount' of time to tho work of the prisons, which they, otherwise might give. ' j

A syndicate of prominent men in motor circles at Auckland have purchased 100 acres of land' with the object of layjng out a motor racing track. The land is said to be ideal for the purpose. “Those arguments of yours are so stale that'they have long ceased either to interest or impress anyone,” said Mr Bromley (unions’ representative) when'combatting the employ-i ers’ claims for a 4 7-hour week in the Conciliation Council at Wellington. “Only recently an important member of the Arbitration Court actually fell asleep while they were being stated.” “Because the Judge leans back and closes his eyes it does not follow that he is asleep,” said Mr T. O. Bishop, “I’ve fallen in like that myself.” “I didn t say it was the Judge,” was Mr Bromley’s .-smiling, rejoinder.. > The Timaru Operatic Society will hom a piiicuee lor tiie rep, (junction of Les Cloche de Cornevilie,” next \Vednesday, at 7.45 p.m., at the Stafiord Rooms. The date of this-*-farewell peitormance will-be about . the third week m July. A big purchase of ladies’ ' knitted woollen costumes, jumpers, cardigans .coats will doe ottered io-day at .‘The Loucre.’’ ' ' Newt, styles ,in new" colours. These. Costumes are priced from Jys bd, the jumpers from 5s lid, cardigans from Ss lid, and smart coats from i •**•.■ ,y.r * .'Avail« ybtirsclf of- this i.opportunity to-day at “The Louvre,” Stafford Street. t An intertainment of special interest ■to-.all-,-interested in gramophones -.vill be held m the Wesley Hail, Church Street', next, Thursday evening, 19ch inst.. Records_ of exceptional exceland ranty have been specially procured for - Litis occasionp7 which ,vij t m, e the form of an invitation,recital. J hose:-'desirous'.jO'f obtaining' .'ipyitation cards should apply without: delay to Chas, Begg Co., Timaru. ... < - ..AYRES’S'"WORM CAKES. ' - ; No finer remedy for this trying.child"-' ish complaint is obtainable.','Safe and I harmless to the system, it is thoroughly effective in its*Tiction-.-, Children like them—they are so pleasant." to take;. Cleanse your child’3 System ffhin impurities, and restore its . normal'healthv condition —get a packet of"“Ayres’s Worm Cakes to-day. 2s a box.' , Ei v O. Ayres, M.P.S., 76 Stafford : Street, South, Timaru. ...

Keep your' fe_et warm. Buy a pair %f- Arctic felt ..buckle boots, leather soles, -for 6s 6d- a pair, from Souter’s busy boote-stores. Also stocked in children’s sizes from 3s 6d a pair. 20U0 pairs to select fr0m.....

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, 1 Leyland make and Roneleke make,"with or without patent stopper. Every bag guaranteed not,to leak. Sizss 6 x 10, 5s 6d and 6s 3d; 8 x 10, 7s‘Cd; 12 x 8,18 s 3d; 12 x 10, 9s 3d. .. BOUTS 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 sc fit ol coughing, and if taken in frequent doses willj 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 Gd. Jute hearth-rugs for kitchen wear from 10s (id each, reversible jute hearth rugs in all colours from 19s lid. All wool reversible hearth rugs, all good designs and colours from 23s Gd. 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 from -99 s Gd each, all good serviceable colours.. Also a few Wilton carpet squares. Those goods have been very heavily red'iced as we require the room for new goods arriving. We invite yon to visit our store, and inspect these. McGruer, Davies, and Co. ...

Scott Bros., Christchurch have added to their lino of hot-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’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 inspection will amply repay anyone contemplating building....

WINTRY WEATHER AHEAD. There is every indication 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. 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 give years of service. Get one of these splendid comfort* -.s day from li. O. Ayres, chemist, Stafford Street, South’ limaru. ...

i The collection wliich was taken up on .behalf of the Mayor s Coal and “Blanket Fund by the Timaru Pipe 'Baud' on Friday evening realised £i 9s 7d. * A pin was dropped on a desk by a speaker. ;U the dedication of the new building-of the National Academy ol - Sciences and the National Researen Council in Washington. That pin-fall was perhaps the most significant and 'widely heard of any in all history. Without being warned to silence, every person in the high-domed, wide-winged hall plainly lieaiyl the pin as it struck the woodworks Thousands of radio } listeners hundreds of niiies away also ' heard. vSpeeially designed , artificial stone walls mails the souiid, clear, distinct, .without those .hollow echoes which- characterise high vaulted buildings of the past. % That l pin-fall sound-c-ed aii'engineering triumph in the longneglected science of acoustics. 'During the four months, January- to April, .3924, the 'exports from the Do ■'minion-were valued at £26,942,129, as compared with £20,320,290 for the corresponding period of last year, and £3 7,470,679 for;:the 1922 period. The imports for the four montlis were valued- -at £14,925,014, as against £14,346,272 for the first four months oi last year. The figures quoted above indicate that- the balance of trade is turning in favour of the Dominion, as the excess of exports over imports for the period amounts to £12,017,015. Jn 1920, there was a balance of imports over exports of £15,112,907. Tlie principal increases in the exports were, the figures for tho corresponding period of 1923 being quoted in pari entheses:—Wool, £30,644,889 (£5,851,655) • butter, £4,925,739 (£4,786,393,cheese, £3,970,639 (£3,074.682); lamb, £3,104,078 (£2,918,996) ; • mutton, £1,081,882 (£842,689). Motor vehicles i are the only item of the' imports'-list j which run over tlie million mark in I values. The value of these vehicles [ brought into tlie Dominion between i January and April were £1,126,510, an I increase of £470,733 on the figures’ior the 1923 period. To-morrow at 1.0 p.m. at "The Briars,” 93 Wai-iti Hoad, Haynes, Oakey and Co., hold a clearing sale of superior household furniture, on -account of Mrs Elizabeth Cattail. Ladies of the South School are reminded of a meeting to be held at the school on Tuesday afternoon at 3.0 o’clock to arrange for refreshments in connection with forthcoming socials. Tho third of a series of lectures given under the auspices of tjie W.E.A will be given on Wednesday, in the Y.M.G.A., by Mr A. M. Paterson, M.11.C.V.5., on “Ideals of Empire:”

j The jsale of the season is now looming at Hurdley’s. Large stocks of • new frocks - arrived Saturday and will b esold at big reduced prices; All the above are genuine bargains, and the •quality •is guaranteed. All - those ; disappointed last week, are urged to inspect the new goods. Sale ten days only, and all stock must be cleared. Hurdley’s. ... I ring the last twelve months much 1 has been heard and lead of, of i.ho 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, Stafford Street North, opposite the Gas Company’s showrooms, when all. ..those interested will have an oppor-i tunity or having the many advantages of the prospectus explained to them.. Everywhere throughout New Zealand ' the bonds have met with an unprecei dented demand, as the proposition put forward' is a convincing and handso'ine investment. To givo instances of the profit there is in tree-growing, Mr H. Jlayidson, St. Leonards, Culverden, .planted approximately 100 acres forty years ago in land that cost £1 per acre, and on a royalty basis is to-day drawing £I2OO per annum, while the millers are making something like £453 per acre Another instance is that of Mr Hitchcock, of Wanganui, who is cutting pinus insignis for firewood on an average yield of between £lO to £l2 per tree, while in some instances £ls is recorded. ...

“When Winter Comes” you’ll find Hannah’s watertight boots very pleasant, places to got 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 competely lowered the price of footwear." Timaru 'and "most towns. ...

To countrymen, townmen, and all who want something special in footwear. Mr G. Driver," Hannah’s foreman, is making hand made watertights, for 355. Ladies’ soleing and heeling 5s 6d; hand sewn 6s 6d. Men’s soleing and healing 7s, hand sewn 9s 6d All repairs done on tho premises, and all soles sewn by hand at Hannah’s. ...

Make for the underclothing bargains in ladies’ vests at 2s lid, 3s lid, 4s lid, 5s lid, and 6s lid; warm cann spencers at 2s lid, 3s lid, 4s lid and 5s 13 d; heavy lleec.v-lined knickers in grey at 2s lid a pair. Buy your warm underclothing at “Tho Louvre.” ...