NEWS AND NOTES.

Timaru Herald, Volume XCVIII, Issue 18084, 30 June 1924, Page 2

NEWS AND NOTES.

A lecture by Mr G. A. Hansard, M.A., entitled- “The Wonderful Maoris,” will be given in the Y.M.C.A. Hall next Wednesday at 8 p.m. Those who desire to increase their knowledge of this wonderful race should attend. “Did you or did you not?” thundered counsel at a witness (a company manager) in ' Court at Balclutlia. “Don’t bark at a man as if he were a malefactor; this is a decent sort of chap,” complained opposing counsel. Everybody smiled, and the next question was in tones more gently modu-, lated. During this week there will be a table of goods of all kinds for sale at half-marked prices. New lines will be thrown out daily on this table at “The Louvre” sale. .. The Eltham gasworks showroom vas recently visited by a burly representative of the Maori race, who vas courteously shown round by the manager. On a gas stove being lit and the modus operandi explained (re ports the “Argus”), Henare *ns overcome with delight, exclaiming, “By gorry, he te ferrah to cook te kai! I take one; I live ten miles out.” “But where are you going to get she gas?” naturally inquired the manager. •‘Oh, te gas! Never mind the gas; te cooker I want!” This, the second week of “The Louvre” sale, will make easy buying for all. Further-big reductions have been made on all seasonable goods, as we have no room to carry over stocks from" one season to another. It will pay you to visit “The Louvre” to-day. .. The waterside workers at Port Darwin (Australia) are paid 5s an hour. Evidence was given before a Government commission that efficiency is unknown, many of the men being discovered asleep alongside their work. The cost of handling cargo in 1920 was 37s 2d per ton, but it has since been considerably reduced.

It simply means that you get two articles for the price of one if you visit the half-price table at “The Louvre”' sale to-day. .. - The brown towel bargain at “The Louvre”, sale two for 3s 6d. A limited quantity only. ~ The Ocean Accident and Guarantee clients that they have removed' from George.. Street Cto more centrally situated' and uprtodate - offices, Stafford Street," opposite Marriott’s. , The change t ha§ Row been effected, apcHeverything business ggyusual in "their . offices;; . . " "5 Mr Z. Beri, undertaker,- comm Stafford and North Streets,- lias a special interment notice on page eight of this issue. He announces that he has, as part of his funeral equipment, a powerful specially-built motor-hearse, the only one in South Canterbury, and funerals at reasonable charges in any part of the town or" district. ' Keep your feet warm. Buy a pail •if, Arctic felt buckle boots, leather sqjtfcj, for 6s 6d a pair, lroni Souter’s butsy boot-stores. ,Also w _ stocked,.,, in children’s "sizes front 3s; 6d a .pair.' 20t)u pairs .to select from. ... / ■' COLDS AND INFLUENZA SPEED ILY CURED. The tedious winter is taking its toil on the system —any minor cough oi cold, if neglected, may 'develop nito in fluent or something- even more serious. “Febro” /influenza remedy should be taken, at the first signs or cold—-it acts quickly- and surely, relieving all aches ’and- itaixis, and speedily--restores the . Bystem to normal. Delayris dangerous. Uet a 2s 6d bottle to-tiky from it. u Ayres, M.P.S., -73 Statzord Street, Ti maru. ...

Hannahs great footwear sale'is now oh, ; aiid you were never booted at such values. Men’s biueiiers 9s lid, men’s pegged 14s lid, men’s army boots 22s 6d, men’s arctic slippers 4s 2d. The bargains for. ladies are astonishing lovely suedes fox- 22s 6d, house slippers 2s 6d. £ISOO worth of goods just arrived. These prices quoted in our nows sheet, are for cash. Make a dash for Hannah’s sale. ...

Just landed direct from the manufacturers in Great Britain, three wonderful lines of whale bone hair brushes prices 3s 6d and 4s 6d; and the Venus brush, price 7s 9d. Also the very latest in bag handles to make your own knitted bags. Prices from Is lid to 7s 6d. Big variety to choose from at Alston’s. ...

NO MORE COUGHS OR COLDS. A resident of Timaru stated the othei day that the cold weather never gave him a cough or cold now. On inquiring the reason he replied, “Ayres’; Cough Balm is tho 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 tho most stubborn coughs. Get a2s 6d bottle to-day Iron. 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 powei and economy of fuel is unsurpassed Those who have used it express themselves as highly delighted with the r> suit obtained. This destructor may be seen at the showroom of Messrs John Edmond, Ltd. ,Sophia Street., iv.u will be pleased to give further particu lars. Messrs John Edmond Ltd., are agents for the well known Scott’s Ranges and carry a full stock of sjxmparts. They also have a fine up-to-dau-selection of tile surroundings, mantlepieces, gas stoves, etc., ami a visit o, inspection will amply repay anyone contemplating building.... BUILD UP THE SYSTEM AGAINS'i 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. 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 Cd a bottle. Obtainable .tom E. C. Ayres, M.P S., Chemist, 73 Stafford Street, South, Timaru. ...

There was an exciting incident on the bridge over the railway line 'it Ellerslie Railway station, when a stone crusher weighing five tons broke loose, and crushed a motor car standing by the roadside. it was being towed towards Auckland, and just on the city side (where the bridge slopes down), a faulty line seeme to have snapped, and tho big bit of machinery l broke loose. With its immense weight the tiling gathered way quickly and it it-clashed oft’ down the inclnie. Standing against the wall at the roadside was a motor car. Straight for die car, the' stone crusher headed, and dashing into it, pushed it through tho wall. Fortunately there was no one in the motor car at the time, or there would have been a fatal accident. As it- was, the car was much damaged. The stone crusher came to a stop just before it went through the wall itself.

Mr Cuddon-Large, Herald Biuld ings, Arcade, has a chauge of advertisement in this issue that should interest those on the look-out for a reasonably priced house, with easy in-going. ...

The general topic to-day is which is the greatest money saving event, or at wmcli sale will i. secure the most for my 20s. McUruer Davies moneyhaving sale is now on, and this is the store wuero you will get the most for your £l. We have just completed our annual stocktaking, which means that we have to handle every article in our store. This enables us to throw out all odd lines, and any stock we wish to clear, so this is the sale when bargains are plentiul. It is impossible or us to mention tiie lines we have to clear in tins space, but the few we quote will give you an idea of what we are offering. Cream wincyeyette from Is yard; striped winceyette for shirtings from Is 3d yard; 36iu. Horal cretonne from la 3d yard; all wool colonial flannel from Is 6id in natural and dark grey; 36in Horrockses’ longcloth from Is yard; all linen tea cloth from Is 3d yard; special line, 72in. sheeting in 5 yard pairs, already hemned, 19s lid pair; nursery flannelette from 8s 9d doz.; single bed white twill sheeting Is lid yard; striped cotton shirting from Is yd. Visit our store to-day, while the bargains are numerous. McGruer, Davies, and Co. ...

In discussing with. a Wanganui j “Chronicle” representative the advant- | ages of shelter trees on farms, a local stock inspector stated that they had the effect of increasing production and j getting better results from tho stock | generally. There had not been a great deal of' planting for shelter in the surrounding district of 'Wanganui in recent years, and most of tho shelter was provided by scrub and gorse. . In conclusion, he pointed out that pinus insiuiub. or some similar fast-growing soft woods that would eventually turn out good timber, made the most suitable hedge.