NEWS AND NOTES.

Timaru Herald, Volume XCVIII, Issue 18084, 1 July 1924, Page 2

NEWS AND NOTES.

Owing to the excessive heavy rainfall the road between Te Kuiti and »-'io Pio was submerged in:four places. Ai one spot the water was 2ft. 6in. deep, and the mail car had to be towed through the flood by horses. To-morrow at 5 Elizabeth, Street, commencing at 12.15 p.m., Haynes, Oakey and Co. hold a clearing sale oi superior household furniture and Studebaker car, on account of Mr W. Ser geant. The' furniture'is on view to-day from 2 p.m. until 4’; prm. The second meeting of the West Enc] Association is to be hold ip "the ■ \v est School this, evening, when rules and platform will be adopted. Great interest is felt in the West Park proposals, and suggestions will be welcomed. ■ ’ • r" fWellington to have more booksellers to, the squarq)-inch than any other town of its sizetiiLNew Zealand has to the square yard. - let they, aii seem to do well, and a man, who has just settled up in Courtenay place, saw that he is making .a.-decent jiving already though his shop lias not been in existence more than four months. Mr F. J. Nathan, Mayor of Palmer ston North, says that if the pork industry in New Zealand were properly developed in conjunction with the dairy industry, he is convinced that in icir years an export trade , of ten millions chuld.be -worked - up-..- iH© has been .interesting himself in the' matter.for the past two years -el* so. - - *--» The United Friendly Societies’ Dispensary has just its 36th year of business in Timaru, During that time the business has. shown marked progress, until the..l2 months just ended, show that.: the number -of prescriptions dealt with, fea.ch.ed 8434, a record that proves’conclusively that the U.F.S. Dispensary has gained tjio confidence of the public. When the Dispensary was started-, in Timaru, at, was located at the cor nekrbJ;,'the'Arcade, opposite the Post Office, but as business grew, a shift- was made to Stafford Street' North about three years ago, and a visit to the present shop, immediately gives the’jmpfessioii: ; df .a very up-to-date pharmacy; with a complete stock of all lines. ' The windows are always bright and interesting in then display of many lines, such as U.F.S.D. Dental Cream st»d T .- Venus-.. :N[ax>Kma&■ Cream'. In appointments; the U.F.S.Dispensary is all that cpuld ; be desired, while the dispensing department has a .eputation for accuracy and. thoroughness which no doubt accounts for the large number of prescriptions made up during the past year. -This department is further, safeguarded, as only the .very:- best of drugs are purchased Medicines are despatched promptly to any part of the Dominion. For the past 3£ years the Dispensary has been under the management of Mf ». Hanan, M.P.S., to whose capable management, and. expert services.. generally, the present sound. position or the in stitution is largely due.

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 general topic to-day is which is the greatest.,money saving event,'or at vvnich sale will I secure the most for my 20s. McGruer Davies .moneyhaving sale is' now on, and this' is the store where you will get ;the most for your- £l. We have just completed our annual stocktaking, which m<Jhns 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 pientiul.' It is impossible or us to mention the lines we have to clear in this space, but the few we quote will giye you an idea of what we are offering.- Cream wincyeyette from Is yard; striped winceyette for shirtings from Is 3d yard; 36in. floral cretonne from la 3d yard; all wool colonial flannel from Is 6Jd 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; nui'sery r 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. - - Keep your feet warm. Buy a paii ef Arctic felt buckle boots, leather soles, for 6s 6d; a pair, froih'Sbufer’s busy, boot "Stores. ’ Also stocked in' chiluren’-s sizes from 3s 6d a pair. 20U0 pairs to select from. ... COLDS AND INFLUENZA SPEED ILY CUBED. - . ..The tedious, winter is taking its toll on, the system —aiiy minor cough oi cold, if neglected, may develop into in fluenza or something even more serious.’ “Febi'o”. 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 6vstem to normal. Delay is dangerous. Get a 2s 6d bottle to-day.d'rom-E.. G Ayres, M.P.S., 73 Stafford Street, Ti maru. ... ' Hannahs great footwear sale-is now on, and you were never hooted at such values. Men’s bluchers 9s lid, men’s pegged 14s lid, men’s army boots 22s t>d, men’s arctic slippers 4s 2d. The bargains for ladies are astonishing lovely suedes for 22s 6d, house slippers 2s Cd. £ISOO worth of goods just- arrived. These prices quoted in our news 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 Gd 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 other day that the cold weather never gave him a cough or cold now. On inquiring the reason lie 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 (id 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 ba 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 spore parts. They also have a fine 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 AGAINS'I INFLUENZA. Ferovin Beef lion and Wine is an •deal specific for building up the sys tem and warding off coughs, colds, influenza and kindied complaints. Pro pared from pre-digosted 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 IC C. Ayres, M.P.S., Chemist, 73 Stafford Street, South, Timaru. ...

The Pleasant Caledonian Society will hold their annual ball on Thursday, July 17. 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. .. • Miss H. C. Straelian, whose name is now a household word to ladies oi South Canterbury as a women’s and children’s outfitter, has removed to per. manent and well situated premises, Theatre Royal buildings, just opposite the Land Office. Miss Strachan has now been in business in Timaru for more years than she cares to count, and she desires on the occasion of her removal to permanent premises, to thank the generous South Canterbury, public for the constant support that has always been given to her. In its new home the business will have ample room for full display-of its various departments. The buildings have been renovated throughout ana the showroom upstairs lias been handsomely fitted and decorated. Miss 'Strachan feels that whilst departing from the North End, she is still going to a good location, and one where better facilities are afforded for adequate display of her numerous lines. She is now installed in her new premises, and to mark the occasion, will commence on Friday next a general clearing out end-of-season sale. An-announcement on page 1 this morning states that for this great event coats and millinery are marked down to half price. ... The brown .towel bargain at “The Louvre” sale two for 3s 6d. A limited quantity only. . . An exceptional opportunity to buy silks and silk goods is being offered to ladies this week by W. Kee, silk merchant (next Beatn’s, George Street). Over-stocks and new goods arriving, make it necessary to clear, many hues at cost price. To effect a quick sale, -every article in the shop has been remarked, and very' substantial reduc tions made. It is necessary to see the goods to fully appreiate the value or fered, and an/invitation-i* 'extended to all to call and inspect. ... An address on Spiritualism will bo delivered in the Unitarian Hall on Thursday, July 8, at p.m., by Mr J. A. Forbes, of Oamaru. In our advertising columns, Mr W. R. Butland, of Temuka, thanks Lhe ■ Guardian Assurance ..Coy., Ltd. (All Fred Grulin, chief . agent), for the very prompt 'and- liberal settlement of his fire loss, a cheque having been paid to him a few days after the fire. ... 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. ..