NEWS AND NOTES.

Timaru Herald, Volume XCVIII, Issue 18084, 20 June 1924, Page 2

NEWS AND NOTES.

Europe now contains fifteen, monarch s and ten presidents. As evidence of the exceptionally, mild .autumn experienced in Masteiton, the salvia bonfire is to be seen blooming in company with the naicissus, sure sign that the frosts for this time of the year lack their usual seventy.

Members of the New Zealand As sociation of British. Manufacturers generally are optimistic in regaid to me outlook for next season. Th nnauciai nosition of the dominion and me satisfactory figures relating to the nonunion's exports suggest tnat catisractory business should be possible during the season. “If there were forty houses empty to-morrow in Grey mouth," stated councillor J. \V, Greensiade at a meetnm ox tne Jiorougn Gouncil, reternng Government's 'refusal to muKO tne ponce reserve availaole for houses, “tncro would bo a tush oh t»ncin. mere is a very ..-great shortage ».>l uuuses, and sometnmg sliouid bo

uone.’--Another distinction has been gained 1 for suutn Caiiceroury by luaster T. I tuil, mug street, wno nas been studying art, particularly black ana wnite, and. wno nas been awarded me Diploma ot tne Washington scnool of Art; Amiough tne noy is only to years ot age, ne nas snown temancable aptitude lor drawing during ms senool career, and his work, wmcii has been exmbited througnout Canterbury on several occasions, has been tne subject of much tayourable comment.

A Wanganui resident recently displayed to a Dress representative 3U Katipos which he collected at Otaki in the course of half an hour's rummaging around the yards of the seaside cottages there. His visit to Otaki was for the purpose of inquiring about the

health oi two of .liis relatives, tvho had been bitten by katipos. They had been gathering dnitwoou on the oeach, and it is surmised that one of the poisonous spiders clung to the clothes of one ot tne parties and got into the bed. During the mgnt tne lady was bitten cn the arm, and a few minutes afterwards her husband was bitten on the leg. Within halt an hour both were .suffering violent pain and a doctor was hastily summoned. The woman's arm swelled considerably, and the fingernails and tne palm of the hand became black. When the doctor arrived she had fainted with the seventy of J he pain. Restoratives and other remedies were applied, and the sufierers nave now recovered, though the lady was severely ill for several weeks. Tor Influenza, take Woods' Great reppermint Cure. From to-day “The Louvre” hold a 21 days’ end of season sale. See page

Mali Jongg; the ancient Chinese game; now rapidly superseding bridge ui England. Can be procured from F. W. Hutton and Co. Everyone will eventually play this fascinating game, iso why not procure your set now. ... “The Louvre” sale begins to-day, that’s where the real bargains are. ... At 2 p.m. to-day' in the Universal Mart, Haynes, Uakey and Co., hold a furniture sale for Mrs Adam Hunter, of Eairlie. Some choice oak furniture will also be submitted. A record sale for values will begin to-day at “The Louvre.” ... . At Thomson’s—A parcel all wool navy lleecy cardigans coats 11s 9d; Sydenham make in navy and colours, 19s 6d. Egyptian styles in jumpers and cardigans ,7s lid to 32s 6d. 4U classy all-wool velour coats—fawn, nigger, browii, kingfisher, grey—are proving a bargain, (a clearing purenased beginning of week). Also fine seal plush and coney plush for matrons. Real furs—musquash, marmot, coney seal, black fox, stoles, and coats, fur, and suede toques much, in evidence, 7s lid up. Millinery of degree; tea coseys Is 9d; pillow slips '2s for 3s 3d. Special shirtings, flannels, flannelettes from 9Jd to 2s -4 Jd. Splendid ax minster runners from 16s 6d. Tapestry from 6s 6d, marl 5s 6d. Uxbridge quality 2s 4id to 2s 7id. No. 30 pattern. All blankets, great value, pure wool, from 25s 6d. See Linoleums, carpets, etc. ...

Hannah’s new factory prices have caused a real thrill. Men’s chrome hoots 15s 9cl; men’s split pegged boots 15s vkl; men's split shooters, kip, lbs 9d- bovs’ chrome school boots, size 7 to 10, 9s 6d; 11 to 1,11 s 6d; 2to 3,14 s 6d: 4to 5,15 s 6d;- men's bluchers, nailed or plain soles, 10s 6d; laches’ glace shoes, 14s 9d. You buy better at Hannah s. ...

COLDS AND INFLUENZA SPEED ILY CURED. The tedious winter is taking its tol) on the system—any minor cough 01 cold, if neglected, may devc-lop in,to m fluenza or something even more serious. “Ftbro” influenza remedy should be taken at the first signs of cold—it acts quickly and surely.. relieving all aches and pains, and speedily restores the evstem to normal. Delay is dangerous. Get a 2s 6d bottle to-day from E. C Ayres, M.P.S., 73 Stafford Street, Ti maru. ... Keep your feet warn. Buy a pail »f Arctic felt buckle boots, leather soles, for 6s 6d a pair, from Souter’s ousv boot stores. Also stocked m children’s sizes from 3s 6d a pair. 20U0 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 Roneleke make, with or without patent stopper. Every bag guaranteed not to leak. Sizes 6 x 10 os 6d and 6s 3d; 8 x 10, 7s 6d; 12 x 8,18 s 3d; 12 x 10, 9s 3d. . . NO MORE COUGHS OR COLDS. A resident of I'imaru stated the other day that die cold weather never gave him a cough or cold now. On inquiring the reason he replied, “Ayres e Coiigh Balm •is _ tho reason.” This splendid remedy is in great demand this season —you should have a bottle m your home, it acts so speedily and gives wonderful relief to the most stubborn coughs. Get a2s 6d bottle to-day from E. C. Ayres. M.P.S , 73 Stafford Street South, timaru. ...

If there was any talk of war m the j future declared Captain “Gipsy Smith j in the course of an address m w eilingtou. the first men to go should be the politicians. There would be less tail-twisting and less sword-jingling if the politician had to be the first to go The evangelist had something to say, also, about the . distribution of medals, which the “digger” is often heard to remark “used to come up with the rations.” Men could not me, iudced by. their medals, declared the speaker. Men who got medals sometimes were the commander s pets. Officers got decorations for things done miles behind the firing line, and the poor old Tommy who was in the line day and night, got nothing. i

H Allchurch and Co. will sell to-day, two motor cars, and a large quantity of chaff and oats. ... I 9 a.m. to-day “The Louvre” sale begins with drastic reductions right from the start. ... Values always count first. That’s whv “The Louvre” sales are such a success. Don’t v miss .tlie first day to.day. ... j

Scott Bros., Christchurch hare added to their 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 btreet., wno will be pleased to give further particulars. Messrs John Edmond Ltd., are agents for the well known Scott s Ranges artd carry a full stock of 6 P a * Q Darts They also have, a brio up-to-date selection of tile surroundings, mantleoieoes, gas stoves, etc., and a visit or inspection will amply repay anyone contemplating building.... Woods’ Great Peppermint Cure, For Coughs and Colds, never tails. , Every lady cordially invited to the first day of “The Louvre” sale to day. ...

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 6d. Jute hearth-rugs for kitchen wear from 10s 6d each, reversible jute hearth rugs in all colours from 19a lid. All wool reversible hearth rugs, all goi.d designs and colours from 23s 6d. Reveisible all wool sofa and corridor rugs from 69s 6d each. Tapestry sofa squares froui 32s 6d each,, dust a few left of Wilton hall rugs 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 arriving. We invite you to visit our store, and inspect these. McGruer, Davies, and Co. ...