NEWS AND NOTES.

Timaru Herald, Volume XCVIII, Issue 18084, 21 June 1924, Page 2

NEWS AND NOTES.

“He rides like fury. We take off our hat to Mr Hoot Gibson,” says Irene, famous reviewer for the New York “Daily News.” You’ll take off your hat to him, too, when you see him in “Bide for your Life,” at the matinee at the Grand Theatre this afternoon. It’s a thrilling story >of the California gold rush days, with Hoot in the thrilling role of a goodpatured cowboy lover of the early western days. .. Instead of the fortnightly Monday debate, the Timaru Accountants’ Student?;;Sopiety, have arranged _ a debate for next Saturday night with the Christchurch Society: In the report of the gramophone recital in Wesley Hall, Mr Eric Begg was given the title of L.A.Bt, instead of Ll.B. . A good..evening’s entertainment is offered in the South School this evening—dancing to music provided by Miss Morgan and Mr De Latour. Highland and other exhibition dances by well* known expert juveniles will be wortlii. seeing-' Supper will be available at a feasonablef rate.

On Tuesday next, at 19 Craigie Avenue, Haynes, Oakey and Co., will conduct a/clearing sale, of new household. furniture and.' effects on account of Mr H. Belshaw, and on the following day (Wednesday) the firm also hold a complete clearing sale at '3l Queen Street, on account of Mr R. Calverti Particulars! of- both sales are advertised:

I St. Thomas’ Academy, Oamaru, is being very successful in the competitions which are now being held in Oamaru. •• Among the South Canterbury children who have already taken : prizes, are Rupert Cuddon-Large, first prize for recitation for children under 16; and : Stuart Shaw and Lawrence Nathan (tied, for second place in the junior championship recitation for children under 12). I W. Kee, silk merchant, George Street, draws attention to his adver- : tisement for black silks, nigger and ! navy silks. I There was a time, not so long since j when good reading was dear, and even ! to-day it is hard to obtain a good novel without paying the price. How- • ever, an opportunity now presents it--1 seif' at Alston’s to obtain the choice ■ of 200 authors, cloth bound, good print, comprising the cream of the world’s leaders in the realm of fiction, at Is 3d each, or 3 for 3s. These . novels have been specially indented for winter reading, 1924, and are not the residue of depleted book shelves. > At Alston’s the book providers, cheap, next Grand Pictures. ...

Those who attend the concert at St. 1 Patrick’s Hall on next Wednesday night, will- enjoy a feast of national music, recitations and dances, rendered by local artists. Specially prepared choruses will be given by pupils of the boys’ and girls’ schools.

Owing to dates not working in, the Cellim-Zacharewitsch-Cimara Company are unable to: give two nights in Timaru. The season, therefore, will be for one night only Tuesday next, the 24th inst:

, -Next Tuesday, 24tli June, will be a red letter day in Fairlie, the occasion being L. M. Brice’s huge stocktaking sale, wliere sweeping tectuetn.i.v have taken place in his big stock ..f di apery millinery, clothing, mercery, and in twear. Everything has been .Utlilossly marked down, as goods must be cleared for stocktaking, and in order to effect a speedy clearance, prices have been reduced in many cases to less than cost. The' sale will commence on Tuesday, and residents of the Mackenzie Country should not miss this great money-saving event, as money saved means money made.

Reports indicate that Canada ..will; have another huge grain crop. Growing conditions are very favourable, and there is a noticeable absence of pests; | i ■' ’ Special interest is being taken in the production of “Dizzle Dazzle,” a musical pot pourri, in Geraldine on Monday evening by the St. Peter’s Concert Party. At its initial performance in Temuka recently the Dominion Theatre vvas packed, and there has since been many requests lor a repetition: /The programme comprises a large selection of all classes of music including excerpts from "Kissing Time,” “Sally,” and “Little Dutch Girl.” An orchestra of seven instruments supports the Company-. Profits are being devoted to the St, Saviour’s Orphanages The plan may be received at Thompson’s, and seats reserved for a small extra charge. COLDS AND INFLUENZA SPEED ILY CURED. The tedious winter is taking its toll on the system—any minor cough oi cold, if neglected, may develop into in fluenza or something even more serious. “Febro” influenza remedy should be taken at the first signs of cold —it acts quickly and surely, relieving all ache 3 and pains, and speedily restores the system to normal. Delay is dangerous. Get a 2s 6d bottle to-day from E. C • Ayres, ..M.P.S., 73 Stafford Street, Ti maru. ...

Hannah’s new factory prices have caused a real thrill. Men’s chrome hoots 35s 9d; men's split pegged boots 15s 9d; men’s split snooters, kip, 16s 9d; boys’ chrome school boots, size 7 to 10, 9s 6d; 11 to 1,11 s 6d; 2to 3,14 s 6d; 4to 5,16 s 6d; men’s bluchers, nailed or plain soles, 10s 6d; ladies’ glace shoes, 14s 9d. You buy better at Hannah’s. ...

A correspondent of a Brisbane paper, Mr T. J. McMahon, F.R.G.S., has dis covered the oldest woman in Australia, Mrs Margaret McDonald, of Goondiwindi, being born in Rosshire, Scotland, in February, 1818, and accordingly is in her 107th year. She arrived on Callandoon Station 70 years ago, and has. not been out of the district since. She lives with her grandson and other members of the family, including a great-grandaughter. When being photographed by the correspondent she‘said, “Ah, fifty years ago 1 would have enjoyed all this,” and in posing. “Ah, but I am a bonnie one.” Mrs McDonald chats freely, is described as quite a charming old lady,' and is very popular in Goondiwindi.

On© wonders where we are drifting! Rabbits or sheep? That is the question. Strolling through one of the Dunedin storerooms (remarks the “Times”") one sees three classers hard at work sorting rabbitslnns in preparation for the fortnightly sale in Dunedin. Lying on the floor in heaps are upwards of 100 bales of rabbitskins, or, say about half a .million skins, equivalent to 100,000 sheep. There are (several agents handling skins fort- : nightly, the rabbit season, which closes about September, being at present at its height. Mah Jongg; the ancient Chinese game; now rapidly superseding bridge in England. Can be procured from P. W. Hutton and Co. Everyone will eventually play this fascinating game So‘ why not procure your set now

Keep your feet warm. Buy a paii *.f Arctic felt buckle boots, leather soles, for 6s 6d a pair, from Souter’s D'usy boot stores. Also stocked in children’s sizes from 3s 6d a pair. 2000 pairs to select from. ...

Scott Bros., Christchurch have 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 themBelves as highly delighted with the result obtained: This destructor may ba seen at the showroom of Messrs John Edmond, Ltd. ,Sophia Street., war. 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 lino up-to-date selection of tile surroundings, mantlepieces, gas'stoves, etc., and a visit of inspection will amply repay anyone contemplating building....

BUILD UP THE SYSTEM AGAINST INFLUENZA.

Ferovin Beef Iron and Wine is an ideal specific for building up the sys tem and warding off coughs, colds, influenza and kindred complaints. Pro pared from pre-digested hjjef, invalid port, and easily assnnilateci 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. ...