NEWS AND NOTES.

Timaru Herald, Volume XCVIII, Issue 18084, 15 November 1924, Page 4

NEWS AND NOTES.

On Thursday last, Oakey, Baker and Co. disposed of a small block of land situated Te Weka Street, overlooking the Bay.

In this issue, Oakey, Baker and Co. give particulars of a clearing sale of choice household furniture and effects on Wednesday next at 1 p.m., at 9 Newman Street, Waimataitai, on account of Mr W. W. Fenton. Particulars are also given by the firm of a sale of a desirable town residence on Thursday, November 2th, at 2 pirn., on the site, 2 Avenue Road, under instructions from the Public Trustee is Administrator of the esfate of Robert Earnest Lamond (deceased).

Wireless enthusiasts will he pleased to know that an agency for wireless sets and parts has been established in Timaru, as notified by an advertisement on the first page of this issue.

The South Canterbury Battalion Band will give a grand recital on Caroline Bay, to-morrow evening, at 8.15. The proceeds will he in aid of the Auckland contest expenses fund.

W. Ritchie and Son, fish merchants, announce that their van will be in Fairlie on Wednesdays and Fridays, at the Mt, Cook Motor Garage, at 11 a.m.

The Teniuka Convent School Committee is arranging another excursion to Timaru. on Thursday, December 4th. The success that attended last year’s function lias prompted the committee to make this an annual, aftan. Tickets are now on sale, the pfices being advertised ,in this issue, adults Is'9d, children lOd. The time cf departure' ot trains will bo novel tisou later.

Attention is drawn to the alteration of date for sales to .be held by •. the National Mortgage: aiid Agency Go. at their land sale rooms, which will now take place> on Friday, November 28. The properties, which consist of a nescience, situated in North Street, on account of Mr C. E. Kerr, and a farm on account of the estate of the late Patrick Gorhiley, Sutherlands, will be offered at 2 p.m.

Factory clearance of men’s boots and slippers. 30 pair men’s glace kid welted lace boots, Usually 32s 6d, clearing at 19s lid; military boots, usually 255, clearing at 18s 9d ; men’s glace slippers, G. Brand, usually 10s 6a, clearing at 6s lid. These aro cash lines , and can’t be repeated. Call to-day, tomorrow will be too late. R. Hannahand Co., Ltd. ...

With only 25 more days to go to the opening of ;he Timaru, Rowing Club’s Jubilee Carnival, strenuous efforts are being made bv club members in preparation for, their jubilee event. Tug-of-war competitions, dancing, poster parades, baby shows, and numerous other competitions will -be held, and admittance will be free to sj.ll holders of art union tickets, which, for an initial outlay of one shilling, also affords opportunity of winning prizes valued' at £SO.

room for. ■ new, i! g9Qd§,..a special aiseount of 25 per cent, will bp given off all model frocks and costumes at ‘’The Louvre” for three days only. Exclusive styles ’ and dailipy shades. Make your selection to-day An.

Mr G. McKitterick, ladies’ and agents’ tailor, wishes to eondradict the" rffnioSr’ that he is leaving Tihiaru. "lie Is con-auoting-lijs tailoring ousmess in sanie premises, the mercery department only having been purchased by Mr Cameron. Entrance through Gaineron’s. ’Rhone 22U. ...

CONQUERED.. ", F,. 0. Ayres, chemist, oi liniuru, has received a striking tribute to the efficacy Ol Jus indigesuon Remedy from a recent visitor to iimaru. Tins gentleman had tried mmielous leinedies in bis native town ot Dunedin, and it was liot until :.he". was. advised by a Inend to/try Ayres'' Tuaigtotioii Remedy tiui’i. lie obtained any i«nel. miler a lew doses of tins remedy, tiie pain ceased, me luiiness alter eating Vniiisncd, and he was ame to turow oil this distressing aliment. His digestive organs are now restored'W heal mV,'normal action, and lie ..can enjoy ins tnree meals a day without any sign or a return of lua troubles, tie said life was now worm living. This remedy can be " obtained from E. C. Ayres, M.R.b., Ghemist. rime, us bd bottle. ...

• THIS . WEEKS SPECIALS, at McGItUEK, DAVIES, and Co. bpecial purchase of IUUU yards of “Shantussa,” the ideal cloth ior curtarns. liiis cloth lias a mercerised finish, and is a spieml.d washer. All good designs, m ecru and grey grounds. Sliantuosa is also a good material for ladies’ dresses’and overalls; usual pr.ee 3s lid, special price at McGruer’s 2s 3d. 4(Jin. huger.e or doreas cambrics, made from pure Egyptian cotton, special prices Is lid to 2s tkl yard ; 4Uin. superune cambric ior dainty lingerie, soft mercerised finish, spec.al prices 2s (id and 2s lid; 72m. white twill sheetings, good strong cloth, free from tilling, special this week 2s lid yard; BO.n. linen finish sheeting, absolutely pure, special 3s lid yard; grey twill and H.B. sheeting, 72iu. this week froth 2s 6d yard ; 80m. grey H.B. and t\>'dl sheeting, special tnis week, from 2s lid; coloured towel for bay use, from 2s 6d pair; IGin. coloured roller towelling, special this week, Is yard. Visit our store where we can show you a large variety ot special lines. McGRUEII, DAVIES and CO. HIGHLAND DANCING. IWJR T. MeNATTY", Foreman of -< Soutgr's Main. Boot Store, Cookliam House, is booking orders for hand-made Highland Dancing Shoes. Mr McNatty’s workmanshiji is well known to all Dancers in South Canterbury. Letter orders, address to Souter’s, Box 160, Timaru. QUENCH YOUR THIRST. When the hot, dusty “nor’-wester” blows the seeds of discontent your way, fry the effect of a delicious cooling drink made from Ayres’ Fruit Extracts. Prepared from, genuine fruit essences, in the following Favours : Raspberry, lemon orange, lime fruit, pineapple anti ginger wme. These extracts make delicious, wholesome, refreshing and economical drinks. Price Is 3d per bottle. Be sure they are “Avres’s.” From all stores or E. C. Ayres, M P.S , Chemist, 16 Stalford street South. ... Mid-summer draws steadily nearer with all its attractions, and those who realise what a wonderful improvement a new felt liat will make to their appearance should pay a visit to Cameron’s, Stafford Street. A particularly fine showing of high grade felts and velours is available here. F'elts in eitlier cut or bound edges, with self and contrasting bands —hats that will stand hard wear and still look neat and tidy —are priced very moderately. Velours too with the soft furry pile that denotes quality, olfer at prices which demand prompt action. Call to-day. ... OBESITY —A SUCCESSFUL TREATMENT. Do you find that in spite of a restricted diet, you are putting on too much Fesh. 'Try the new treatment for reducing weight. You can lose from 2 to G pounds a week with this treatment, and can be stronger and healthier and look years younger. This treat-ment-is quite safe lor yonri-- and old, and is prepared from pme vegetable extracts. Price 3s 6d from E. O. Ayres, M.P.S , Chemist, Timaru. ....

The annual meeting of the W.C.T.L. will be held in the Sailors’ Rest oil Tuesday, November 18th, at 2.30 p.m.

A plain and fancy dress dance will bo held in St. Peter’s Hall, Kensington, on Monday. 17th, at 8 p.m. Prizc-t, will be given lor most original and fancy dresses.

Morton and Pearson draw special attention to their clearing sales to bo held next week; also to properties which they are submitting to auction on various dates. Full particulars appear in our auction columns.

On the 21st inst. A Washer and Co. will submit to auction a freehold property in the estate of the late Mr Robert Tliew. Reference to to-dgy’s advertisement will prove of interest to those on the lookout lor a residential house or a property suitable for unfurnished flats. 'The auctioneers’ instructions are to sell and an inspection of the property is recommended by the auctioneers.

H. Allchurch and Co. advertise in tins issue a clearing sale which they will hold next Wednesday at 1.30 at their rooihs, the llialto, in the estate of the late Detective Abbott. Also the details of a sale of racing gear, motor car, etc. which they will hold at their rooms, the Rialto, next Saturday morning, at 10 o’clock on account of the trustees in the assigned estate of Mr J. P. Murphy. Also particulars of a sple of a valuable town property which they are selling next Friday at the llialto on account of airs Agnes McArthur. Also the preliminary notices of two clearing sales which they will hold, on Wednesday, November 26, on account of Mr J. Einpson, at 223 Church Street West; and on December 3rd, on account of air L. L. Miles, Wgi-iti Road.

Tennis season now in full swing. Alston’s are offering some exceptional value in tennis rackets from 10s 6d to 50s each. , Comparison of prices invited. Two special lines in tennis racket-presses at 3s and 3s ,9d. Our 3s 9d line is specially recommended —square shape with four springs and nickel fillings.

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 bo 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 spare parts. They also hare a line up-to-date selection of tile surroundings, mantelpieces, gas : stoves, etc., and a visit ot inspection will amply repay anyone contemplating building. ...