NEWS AND NOTES.

Timaru Herald, Volume XCVIII, Issue 18084, 18 June 1924, Page 2

NEWS AND NOTES.

A concert will be held in the West School to-night at S o’clock. Many of the best, local musicians are giving their services. The proceeds will go toward the jersey fund. The concert room will be heated.

To-day at 12.30 Morton and Pearson will'sell the 1 whole of. Mr. Robt. Garden’s superior household furniture at 29 Sarah Street. To-morrow at 2 p.m. on section, Sophia Street, next Colonial-Motor Co.’s ...garage, they will sell a quantity '’ of heavy roofing iron, totara timber and firevVood. .

A special meeting of tlie General Labourers’ Union is -to he held tonight, in the W.E.A7 Rooms, - at :. 8 o’clock, to hear the,report of the delegates to the Labour Party Conference held in Dunedin. -

To those who really take an intelligent interest in the gramophone, next Thursday’s invitation recital in the Wesley Hall will specially appeal. The possibilities • of the modern gramophone will’be fully demonstrated, and a .most enjoyable even-; Ing is promised.,;-.. •’ • O;. .7.

Members of the West End Bowling Club are reminded that a farewell smoke concert to Mr J. Stringfellow, will take place in the pavilion at 8 to-night. All are invited to be present. • : v '

. On Friday next at 2 p.m., in the Universal Mart, Haynes, Oakey and Co., hold a furniture sale on account of Mrs Adam. Hunter, of Fair lie.

To-day Mr Cuddon-Large, “Herald” Buildings, Arcade,..offers moderately priced . residences- and sections that should' interest buyers. .. <

Hurdley’s great removal sale ends Saturday, and further bargains are on view to-day. Of chief interest will be the. range of cretonne boxes, sachets, shoe trees, blotters, powder puffs, etc., all to be cleared at half price: As bur'Vbuyqr is now in. Paris selecting a large variety of these ar-ticles-for next season, we must clear out all this stock regardless of price.... .. ; -

What sounded uncommonly like evidence* from-a murder trial wasspoken’from' the witness box at the Police Court, yesterday, when a witness was giving evidence' in regard to a handbag he was in the habit of taking into a hotel each evening. “What was in the bag? queried the defendant’s counsel. “I had a ‘baby’ In it,” confided witness. “And do you still carry the baby in the bag with ;iou?” pursued .counsel'.- - “No.;v .the ‘baby’s’’ neck got" bro.k'en,' so .now there are two square faces.”

Counsel to witness, in Supreme Court, Hamilton r -on - Mondays ‘.‘.You. are' a man' Of cbn-siderable.-brbperty;. are you not?” Witness: “I was.” Counsel: “But you are yet, aren’t you?— Haw-jaanx motor cars.., have. yoii?”~ v Witness: “Four.” Mr Jus-' tice Herdman: “Motor cars are not always a sign of wealth, you know!?’ (Laughter.) Mr .Gillies: “A certain Amercan said that He . could _ always tell-whether there was a mortgage on a property or "not. When, there was, ; there' was a garage there.” U

-A.’ ’four-tonVclieese manufactured by' the Ngaire “Dairy Factory-'-fpr-fhe Empire Exhibition has been;: railed to'New Plymouth and-shipped at.that port. .

The party engaged -surveying the route for the 50,000-volt transmission line from Arapuni to Rotorua has reached Mamaku, and is / .now working toward Rotorua. The’erection of the line will be undertaken next summer, and it is possible «that another transmission line from TaiL ranga to Mamaku will also be erected then, the- latter- work lining consid-, ered at present by the Piiblic Works Department. ..

NO MORE COUGHS OR COLDS. A resident of Timaru stated the other day that -the cold weather never gave him a cough or cold now. On inquiring* the reason he replied, “Ayres’s Cough Balm is the reason.” This splendid remedy is in great demand this season—you . should have a bottle in your home, it acts so speedily and gives Wonderful relief to the most stubborn coughs. Get a2s 6cl bottle to-day from E. C. Ayres. M.R.S , 73 Stafford Street South, Timaru. ...

At present Mr Z. Beri’s staff are employed manufacturing oak furniture of a particularly high quality. It is Mr Beri’s intention to concentrate his efforts on genuine oak furniture. Everything is on view in his large up-to-date warehouse at the corner of North and Stafford Streets, and those on the look-out for real bargains will be well advised to pay a visit of inspection. .. BUILD UP THE SYSTEM AGAINST INFLUENZA. Ferovin Beef iron and Wine is an ideal specific for building up the sys tern and warding oft coughs, colds, influenza and kindred complaints. Pre pared from pre-digested beef, invalid port, and easily assimilated iron, it is rich in nourishment, quickly revitalises the blood, promotes digestion and strengthens the nerves. Price 4s 6d a bottle. Obtainable from E. C. Ayres, M.P S., Chemist, 73 Stafford Street, South, Timaru. ...

All previous grain handling records of the Canadian Pacific Railway in Alberta, have been completely smashed, this season, according to an oificial statement. ; Since the commencement of the grain shaping season on September Ist, to March 31st, the Canadian Pacific have placed 10,000,000 bushels of wheat in store and 2.000,000 bushels of other ' grain, and "have shipped: out of the province 83,500,000 bushels of wheat, and 15,500,000 bushels of other grams. total graiit: handled in the period mentioned is 111,000,000 bushels. This is practically double the shipments made by the Company for the whole of last season, the figures then being ■56,500,000 bushels, of wheat afid i,250,.000 bushels of other grains.

“When -Winter Comes” you’ll find Hannah’s watertight boots very pleasant places, to , get your, feet into. *j£en’s pegged-!; split working boots, new factory -—pride’,’ 15s 9d; men’s chrome lace boots, sewn soles, new factory, price, 15s 9d. Our new factory h_as competely lowered the price of footwear. Timaru and most towns. ...

(To countrymen, townmen, and all who' want something special in footwear. Mr 0- -Driver, Hannah’s foreman, is making hand made watertights, foi) 355. Ladies’, soleing and heeling 5s 6d; hand sewn 6s 6d. Men’s soleing arfd healing 7s, hand sewn 9s 6d All repairs done on the premises, and all soles sewn by hand- at Hannah’s. ...

Make for thq underclothing bargains in ladies’- vests at ,2s 1 lid, 3s 11a, 4s lid, os lid, and 6s lid: warm cami spencers at 2s lid, 3s lld l 4s lid and 6s lid; heavy fleecy-lined knickers in grey 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-day at “The Loucre.”, : 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-da3' at “The Louvre,” Stafford Street. ...

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. 2000 pairs to select from. ...

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

Scott Bros., Christchurch have added to tlieir line 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 bo 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 spare parts. They also have a fine up-to-date selection or tile surroundings, mantlepieces, gas stoves, etc., and a visit of inspection w-ill amply repay anyone contemplating building....

Blankets, flannels In absolute demand At Thomson’s, from 25s 6d—pure wool. Dominion flannels Is 11 Jd up—six colours, doctor 8s ljd, aza, viyella Nos. from 4s 3d. Home mail—Egyptian silks 27/29in. 6s 6d, 8 colours. A wonder in pillow slips, frilled lace edge, 2 for 3s 4£d up. Runners, tray cloths, 4 o'clocks, duchesses, cot covers 2s 9d, 2s lid to 3s 9d, two lines coloured, over 300 pieces, half price. Fur trimmings, astrakhan, brush Is 3d. The coats going strong—a clearing line, allwool velours third under price—7sa quality for 520 6d, 07s 6d for 39s 6d; some extra good real fur up to £8 17s Gd; tweed 27s 6d. Dress materials D.W. 2b 4id, 2s 7 Jd; all wool to-day, kingfisher, nigger, brown, grey, scarlet 2s 7id. Wool scarfs from 2s lid; men’s union shirts 8s 6d, grey, also black; colonial hose, blisses’, maids’, ladies’ sizes. Carpets; frilled elastics fid, wool Jumpers, frocks 225. Special underwear, Including Vcdonis, Roslyn, Syden-ham.-—See windows, , COLDS AND INFLUENZA SPEED ILY. CURED, The tedious winter is taking its toil on the system —any minor cough m cold, if neglected, may develop into in fiuenza or something even more serious, “Eebro” influenza remedy should be taken at the first signs of cold —if acts quickly and surely, relieving all aches and pains, and speedily restores the Bvstem to normal. Delay is dangerous, (Jet a 2s 6d bottle to-day from E, O Ayres, .M.P.3., 73_ Stafford Street, Ti raaru. ~,