NEWS AND NOTES.

Timaru Herald, Volume XCVIII, Issue 18084, 10 September 1924, Page 2

NEWS AND NOTES.

Tin “Gazette” announces that “A” annual grant of £75 to regimental bands and £25 to cadet bands will bo made towards the upkeep of all approved regimental and cadet bands other than bugle, drum and fife, or pipe bands.”

The recent spreading of manuka in various paits of Otago is a matter that is causing thought and some anxiety amongst observant men and those wlm know by experience what it is likely to mean. Manuka is a jealous plant, one .that takes every article ot food out of the ground; and when it invades a district it takes, complete dominance (states the “Star”). The Waitati Valley is a nearby locality" 111 which the manuka is now overrunning all other native growths. Grass lias no c-hance with it. Naturalists ascribe- tlio spreading to the carrying of the seed by birds.

The “Gazette” contains the following list of authorised classbooks for primary schools for the year 1925: Reading: School Journal (free); live readers (Whitcombe and Tombs), for preparatory, classes only; new Beacon readers, books 1. to IV. (Ginn ami Co.), for preparatory classes only; English grammar ami composition: Lessons in English; History: Story of the British Nation ;■ Geography : Pacific geographies; Arithmetic : Progres sive arithmetics; Writing - Progressive copybooks. These are the only class books that teachers in public schools shall be authorised 'o require their pupils to purchase for school use; provided that no teacher shall, during that year, make any change- in tlio elassbook tlio pupils have already been required to purchase; end provided further that in the case of history any education board may authorise the ns:of an historical reader other than tlio “Story of the British Nation,” if such reader is already in use throughout the district, and if.the cost to parents is thereby deeieascd. .

A special order lias been made by the Wallace County Council declaring ragwort and Californian thistle not to be noxious weeds in Wallace County.

The increasing importance of the St. Andreas district, is held to warrant the erection of a post office in the township. The Postal Department is pow calling tenders for the erection of such a building.

Entries for all classes for the cattle sale to be held on the second day of the Timaru A. and P. Association’s Show, close with the secretary on Friday next.

An illustrated lecture entitled “A Visit to'Venice and Romo” will bo given by Mr Herbert Hall to-night in the Y.M.C.A. Hall at 8 o’clock.

Something new in the way of entertainment is to be given in the Pareora Hall, by tlio school children in aid <jl their prize fund on Friday next.

On Sunday evening next in the The atre Royal a benefit concert in aid of a very deserving cause will he held. A very fine musical programme is being arranged.

The world of fashion wends, its way to Thomson’s; and well they may-—the exposition of season’s goods being truly luxuriant. See windows as indications. Similar or better goods inside in any quantity, any size, any colour or season J s requirement. Quotations get tedious. See for yourselves! 40 inch ' silk morocain, distinctive design, 12s 6d; others 7s lid to 17s lid. Art silk and cotton ninghai 2s lid, ditto and crepe morocain 2s 6d, 2s lid, raffia hats Gs Gd un. Special corsetry and elastic gracolette.do. 5s 3d to lGs 6d. Models, tagels, ready' to wears, hats, flowers, cream, pheasant, champagne, gnd new shades lipsiei-y, silk, front 2s fid, fine cashmere, colours, 3s Gd up, black 2s 7 id’. Gloves, too. Fine navy serges; double silk crepe de chine 6s Tldyluji, scarce shades, clasps, georgettes, scarlet heads, bugle and embroidery, real cliofoo laces from 4 Jcl, art silk do. Special blazers —ladies’, misses’, boys’, gentlemen’s from 15s lid, big .Tap mats 2s 3d. Cheap, numbers in everything at Thomson's. ....

New laces of all descriptions and designs with insertions to match are to be seen now in endless variety at “Tim Louvre.” See our values in dainty silk laces at 7jd, 9d, Is to 2s 6d. Great display of hand-made China lace-i at much under previous prices. ... 1 For three days Hannah’s will offei 35 pairs men’s-samples-in English boots and shoes, sizes 7, 7|, .and 8. These are exceptionally chimp for the quality. ...

No little consternation is being caused in 'Timaru by an offer which seems to contradict alarmist statements that the price of clothing is due to riso shortly. Wc refer to the ready-to-wear suits being offered by Cameron’s, Stafford Street, for 49s 6d. That they are worth mqre than this is borne out by the eagerness with which far-seeing jnen ace taking advantage of this offer. All suits have been greatly reduced, and so great is; the demand that we would advise intending purchasers to lose no time in making their selection.

50 dozen ladies’ white and black cotton hose for summer wear, only Is 9<l a pair at “The Louvre.” Children's all-wool sox in black or tan, sizes 1 to 8, Is 6d to 2s 6d pair. ...

Worth buying, if not yvanted, worth remembering. Clear glass Belgium tumblers at 3s, '4s 6d, and 8s 6d tho half dozen. Glass water jugs from 3.5. Clear glass and shaded glass vases for spring flowers from Is to 7.s 6d. All to bo had at thoso prices at Alston’s, direct importers. ...

Mr E. A. Patterson, foot specialist, from Dr. School’s Foot Comfort Service, is now in attendance at. SOll- - Cookham House boot store until September 13th. Free foot examination by expert, successor to Miss Newton-Smith. Appointments may be booked at North End Store, or at Cookham House, but demonstration and free foot examination at our main store, Cookliam Ilpuse only.— Souter’s Boot Stores.. *. . . .

For even running in all weathers yon cannot beat the New Gold Crown. It has successfully withstood every test. Quick starting, bigger mileage, and nil round bettor results have firmly e.-_luti-lised it in favour with the discriminating motorist of to-day. Obtainable from all garages or direct 1:0m the Stoic. T. YV. Lynch, Strathullan Street, South Canterbury . representative. Phone 756. ... Is your ear pulling well? If not try the New Gold Crown. Obtainable from all garages, or direct from the store. T. W. Lynch, Strathallan .. Street, South Canterbury Kcpresemuive, Phone 756. build up the system againsi INFLUENZA. Fernvin Beef Iron and Wine is an .deal 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 :he blood, promotes digestion and strengthens the nerves. Price Ls 6d a bottle. Obtainable from E. 0. Ayres, M.P.S., Chemist, 73 Stafford Street, South, Timaru. ... Woods’ Great Peppermint Cure, For .Coughs and Colds, never fails.

This week’s special offer at “The Louvre” —50 dozen ladies’ black allwool “Indiana” cashmere hose, bound suspender tops, priced to-day at 2s 9d a pair, or 6 pairs for 15s? ...

A money-saving display of ladies’ now model corsets, vests, and underclothing to-day at “The Louvre.” See these values wo are offering, now. ...

A sneeze ran round flic little school, A cough, and then three more; The Master climbed down off his stool, And in a glass did pour Some wondrous drops of magic balm To make each child secure From cough and cold that windy day, .With Woods’ Great Peppermint Cure

Our service is safe, reliable and modern. The dependable “Dennis” Motor Lorry or commodious vans, together with experienced men are at your disposal when shifting. The New Zealand Express Co., Ltd.

Whooping Cough.—Ayres’ whooping cough svrup is a safe and certain remedy for whooping cough.. It is a good expectorant mixture, invaluable lor breaking up the spasm of this distressing malady. A few doses of this mixture quickly give . relief, and greatly minimise the "complications which sometimes arise if treatment is neglected. Pleasant to take and absolutely safo for the youngest child. Price, 2s a bottie. Postage 6d extra. ...

Now season’s goods are arriving every day, and we have just opened a large and varied assortment ot curtain nets and Madras muslin, prices from 2s 6d yard; also the latest in shadow lOin. bordered easement cloth, 2s (ki yard; faceless casement cloths in all the wanted shades, 3s lid yard. We can show you some excellent values in white and coloured towels in all new colours, prices from 2s 6d per pair; coloured, roller towellings from Is yard. We have just opened from our London office a special lino of linen damask cloths in all sizes, with small imperfections; prices from 16s 6d each. Special purchase of all-wool reversible bedside rugs made in New Zealand, 19s Cd each. -We invite you to visit our store and see the splendid selection of now- season's goods displayed in' all departments. McGruer Davies and Co.

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 Baiun is -the reason.” This splendid reurddy is in,great demand this season —you §Jionhi h»YO a bottie in your home, it'-acts so speedily and gives ivonderful relief to the most stubborn coughs. Get a2s 0d bottle to-day from E. C. Ayres. M.P.S , 73 Stafford Street South, Timaru. ... MR MOTORIST— W/HEN advised V at your car is only W scrap, when told that it cannot be repaired without an enormous expense, take it to Eliot’s Garage, and have the work done expeditiously, and ht a moderate cost. Remember the Council’s Daimler Motor Buses. A few years ago .experts said, these should be scrapped, but a good man saved them .and.they are running today. It is the same with your car. Many tales told about cars done lor are but to induce you to buy a new car. E. G. ELIOT, Expert Motor Mechanist, Theo.'oci? St. North, Near Hydro. Telephone 58.