NEWS AND NOTES.

Timaru Herald, Volume XCVIII, Issue 18084, 26 June 1924, Page 2

NEWS AND NOTES.

Owen "Moore comes to the Theatre Royal on Saturday in Thundergate. A big special that is fast action throughout its eight reels. ... A social will be held in the West School on Thursday, July IQ. The en tertainment provided will consist of "cards and dancing,' Preliminary notice is given by Haynes, Oakey and Co., of a clearing sale of superior , household, furniture, on Wednesday. next at 5 Elizabeth Street, on account of Mr W. Sergeant, who is leaving for Australia. Farmers of Fairview and surrounding districts are to be favoured next Saturday night, by Mr A. M. Paterson, M.ItC.V.C., with a lecture, on “How to get the most out of a dairy cow.”The fortnightly Korero of the South Canterbury Savage Club will be held in the Wentworth . Tea Rooms, this evening, at 8 o’clock. - Morton and Pearson sell in theiv mart to-morrow, without 'reserve, another consignment of Wairio coal. ... A meeting of the Old Boys of the Timaru Boys' High School will be held at the school to-night, when it is specially desired that the younger Old Boys will be present to take part in a social .function.- ■ See the window display ■’ of ladies’ woollen costumes/ jumpers, and coats; at our sale prices; also * wool scarfs, from 3s lid at “The Louvre.”- ... The theory that Masterton residents go to Cartel-ton for one specific purpose has been exploded (says an exchange). “A good number of us come to Carterton,” skid one - man, “to get our hair- cut, as the operation is 6d. cheaper in Carterton than in Master* ton.” Carterton is a licensed area and Masterton is lio-license area. “I hope the time will never come when woriien riders will be permitted to compete with men in jumping competitions,” sdid Mr W. Howard Booth at a fneetiiig of the Wairarapa P. and A. Society. “To put it mildly,” he said, “we don’t mind so much to see a man injured when competing in the big jumps, but a woman—well!” The Louvre feale now in full swing, 36 , ladies ! white - flannelette nightdresses, silk efiibroidered, to clear at 6s lid. each. ... .. Keep your feet warm. Buy a paii %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. ....

COLDS AND INFLUENZA SPEED ILY CURED. The tedious winter is taking its toll on the system—any minor cough oi cold, if neglected, inay 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 aches and pains, and ; speedily restores the system to ftornial. Delay is dangerous. Get a 2s 6d bottle to-day from E. C Ayres, M.P.S., 73 Stafford Street, Ti maru, ... \ • '• - V--400 pairs ladies’ strong suspenders, Is 9d quality for Is a pair at “Tlie Louvre” sale. ... Wonderful singlet values, at 2s lid, 3s lid, and 4s lid, in large sizes; pure wool singlets, large size, reduced to 3s 6d; caini spencers..,.at 2s-J3d, 3s lid, 4s 'lid, and 5s lid at “The Louvre” sale. ... Hannah’s new factory prices have caused a real thrill. "Men’s chrome boots 15s 9d; men's split pegged boots 15s 9d; men’s split shooters, kip, 16s 9d; bovs’ chrome school boots, size 7 to 10, v 9s 6d; 11 to 1,11 s 6d; 2to 3,14 s Gel’: 4to 5,15 s 6d; men’s bluchers, nailed or plain soles, 10s 6d; ladies’ - glac-e shoes, 14s 9d. Yon buy better at Hannah’s. ... 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 Balift 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 fid bottle to-day from E. C. Ayres. M.P.S , 73 Stafford Street South. Timaru. ...

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 themselves as highly delighted with the result obtained. This destructor may be seen at the showroom of Messrs John Edmond, Ltd. ,Sophia Street., wnc 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 pans. 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 AA r ine is an ideal specific for building up the sys tern and warding off coughs, colds, influenza and kindled 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. ...

Special attractions at “The Louvre” sale to-day.—soo pairs of ladies corsets, in ail makes, quite one-third less than ordinary price. ...

There was a.time, not so long since when good reading was dear, and even to-day it is hard to obtain a good novel without paying the price. How-x ever, an opportunity now presents itself 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 £ho residue of depleted book shelves. At Alston’s the book providers, cheap, next Grand Pictures. ...

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 fid each, reversible jute hearth rugs in all colours from 19s lid. All wool reversible hearth rugs, all good designs and colours from 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 from 99s 6d each, all good serviceable colours.. Also a few AVilton carpet squares. These goods have been very heavily reduced as we require the room for new goods arriving. AAA invite you to visit our store, and inspect these. McGruer, Davies,, and Co. ...

Worth its weight in goTd —“NORUBBING” Laundry Help-r-A seven weeks' suppl> can be purchased ior Is each. B. and A. Rickard. —4.. *