NEWS AND NOTES.

Timaru Herald, Volume XCVIII, Issue 18084, 19 November 1924, Page 2

NEWS AND NOTES.

Mr G. E. Knowles has been pointed judge at the Fairlie Flower Show on the 26th November-:. On Thursday...eyening the' Y.AI.C.'A. Amateur. Af7iletic’.Club will hold its first race of the season. The event is a cross-country race, of about 3 miles-, to finish on the . Bay. The South Canterbury Battalion . Band will be in attendance r ,aiid-;will com-concert-at 8 p ( m, * A collecftoh WiM : lie taken?'‘up7atTli"e’6iitfahces to the Bay. - The band propose giving each clonoj lor each 3d donated, a ticket in,their gold watch competition. The /race should finish about 8.25 p.m. aWhe -Rotunda. .. Mr 'C. G. ’■ Morgan, - Jeweller, has just completed a handsome shield for Air 11. T. Pring, who is presenting it as a Aluchmore Memorial Ritual challenge'-shield; for No. '5" Division of the United Ancient Order of Druids, which embraces a district from Ashburton, to Waiihate,;. The memorial is 'h -hahdso'me one, and consists of eight'''‘shields arranged •"round the '.-Druidical, emblematic acorn, all in solid silver: It is_rieatly inscribed,. and is altogether an exposition of good silversmith work.

H. Allchurch and‘Co. will sell at 1.30 at the Rialto to-day ;in the estate of the late'Deteetive Abbott* the whole of household furniture and effects. . .

and Pea'rsdri s'eir oil account estate of lafe' E. J. Wright, the whole of the valuable",household . .furniture and effects." The property wiil be sold at .2.30.

The annual fair of St. John’s Guild, Wai-iti Road, will be held on Thursday/aftenneon (2.30) / And--'/-'evening (7.30). . A, variety for stalls will offer, for sale all kinds of articles. In the evening a musical -programme will, be. given,, and numerous -'Cplnpetitions will be held.; Afternoon'tea will be; served, and supper in the evening. Admisfeioir

With only 26 ,more;days to go to the" opening of ihe Timarii Rowing Club’s J.ub.ilee Carnival,,/ sfcrejmouS, efjorts r ajO being made by- -efufi members; in /,preparation for their, ‘jubilee. cyent: Tug-of-war. -competitions; cjaiioing, poster parades,* baby shows, - aiicl nuhieroiLS otlier competitions .will :bo held, and admittance ,vill be free "to all holders of "'dri union’ tickets, ."which* foT’ an initial outlay- of oner shilling* also affords opportunity of Minniiig prizes vafufid at,£so:

The lnre of beach and river will soon be upon all the lovers” of the great‘out of'.doors;‘and: Cameron's have;anticipated.,this jwit h a, splendid, bathing /cdstumes fn 'woo.l and : cotton. Think of the-,hp.urs of enjoyment thatiare ;yd urdvif you' -have' a costume ItaEdy- to take" advantage, of "everyi opportunity offering for a” dip, and call and select yours to-day. 'Any. -.of these vyill give .-'wonderful Wear, and prices-afe-most reasonable. One piece all wool 9s Od, 10s Gd, lls Gd,-12s Gd. . .." •**" , *;Just landed; - a* mew ladies’ washing suode gloves, in white and colours, in all sizes, from 9s lid pair.: Also ladies’ wlii c cotton boss from Is-Dd'to/d? lltl. - - - cse specials to-daly:g|i.7j,‘ r^'ho.;3L l ouvre. ' ... ; Tennis in full swing. Alston’s’ai’e-offerin'g'some exceptional •value in</€-fenn-is>' racltets* from 10s- 6d to ->5 Os “each:- -'Comparison- of prices iiivited;:>;- i T : wov,spfeCial-'Unes in tennis rackettpresses-at"3s and 3s Od. Ouf 3St6d- line' is- specially: recommended - -with-.four - springs .and-mckei fillings. • -

4’To- make'room for new goods a special discount of 25 per cent, will .be-jgiven Joit.. 4il model.. frocks, .and- costumes, at “Tlit; Louvro” for three days /inly'., , JUxclusive, styles and - .dainty Make ydtiii s.election..to-day: , IMr G.; Mclvittehck; ladies’ and gents’ ’f&ilbr "wishes to eonuradicjt the rumojir that lie-is leaving ,'l'ihiaru: ! He is conducting. -liis* tailoring business- m ‘tame i:preniisesy'’tlie mercery department only i iiaviiig been purchased by Mr Cameron. Jlntrance through ’Cameron’s. ’hhone 220.-:.. ■ ■ - - ■-■■■ •

- --INDIGESTION CONQUERED. -- :E..t±\'Ayres, chemise, 01 inuuru, lias received a- striking, -tribute '-to tne-.ein- ■ cacy- of Ins Indiguscion Remedy iluiu a recent visitor to Tmiaru. lias gentleiinan had--tried - numerous • remedies m uli in native- -towu. or -jiiumiain,-; and it was iiot.'■until'he wai .advised -by-, a-i-friend to. try Ayres' lndigtsnbn. Remedy tnao lie obtained ■ any loner.- • Alter- -a • few doses, of. tiiis. remedy, the pain ceased, ilie. fullness alter' eating, vainsiied, ana lie was able to throw oir tins distressing ailment.- His digestive organs are now restored,to, Jiealtnjr r normal action, and ltd can elijoy his throe meals a day without .guy sign of, a . return of ius troubles. lie said life was now worth living. Tins, remedy ..can bo ..obtained Irons E. "o.' Ayres, M.i-'.S.j,' Onehust. Trice, 2s tki bottle. ... . ....

; THIS. WEEKS SPECIALS. ■ • at MeGRUER/,' DAVIESr' and Co. ' Special" purchase' of 10UU yards of “Shautussa,” ' the ideal cloth for curtains .'.This cloth has a mercteTised finish, and is h splendid washer. Ail good designs; in ecru and grey grounds. Shuntussa is also.a good material for ladies' dresses and overalls; usual pr.cfe 3s lid, special price at McUruer’s Us 3d. 4Um. lingerie - or*dorcas cambrics, ;m ado from pure Egyptian .cotton,- special -prices Is iid lo t's ticl yard ; TOni. superhue cainbnc for dainty lingerie, solt inercerised finish, special .prices 2s TkL and 2s lid; 72in, .white twill .sheetings, good strong cloth, free from filling, -special this weelt 2s.lid yard; BUm. linen finish sheeting, absolutely . pure, special 3s lid yard; grey twill and H.B. sheeting, 72in. this week from 2s (id yard ; B(hn. grey .H.B. and twill sheeting, special this week, from 2s lid; coloured towel for bay use, from 2s ikl pair; lfim. coloured roller, towelling, special this week, Is yard. Visit our stoie where we can show you 'fi~ large .vafle'ty ol special‘lines. - McGHUEIt, DAVIES and COHIGHLAND DANCING. •T; . McNATTY, Foreman of ■ 'Souler's Main Boot Store, Cookham House, is booking orders for -hand-maide-Highland Dancing Shoes. Mi; kMcNatty’s workmanship is well Tm'own- to’fin Dancers in South Canterbury.' Letter orders," address to Souter’a, Box ICO, Timanl. QUENCH YOUR THIRST. .. ""YVlieii the'liot, dusty ’ '*’nor'-wester"-blows tiie seeds of .discontent' your v/av, try the effect of a delicious cooling cjrifik. .made from Ayres’ Emit Extracts. Prepared from genuine fruit essences, in the following flavours : Raspberry, lemon . .orange, hme fruit, pineapple and ginger, wine. These extracts make delicious, wholesome, -.refreshing and economical drinks. Price Is. 3d per bottle. lie sure-' they are •'Ayres's.'' Erora all stores., or. E. (J. Ayres, M f’.S , Chemist, 76 Stali'ord btrect South. ...

OBESITY—A SUCCESSFUL TREAT MENT.

Do. you find that la spite of a re-rii-ted diet, you are putting on too

much iks!>. Try the new treatment tor reducing weight. You ran lose from 'i to 0 pounds a week with this treatment, end can bo stronger ami healthier and look years younger. This treatment is quil-6 safe ier yunri- m,! ol'l, and is .prepared iron; j> > .-potable extracts. I‘rieo 34 ' (kl from U. (J. Ayres, M.P.H , Uhemkit, Tiiueiu. ...

V* Morton and Pearson advise that they, are prepared to book orders now, for raspberries and strawberries. . Special attention is drawn to the sale to be held at Air .William Black—hit’s, residence, by Morton and‘Pearson, to-morrow. Oii account of the long list to got through the sale will start at 1 p.m., with outside articles. Buyers are requested to take the W-ai-fti Road -.bus to- terminus. This day at 1 p.m. sharp' at ' 9 Newman Street, Waimataitai, Oakey, ■Baker and Co: sell household effects on account of Air W. W. Fenton. On Tuesday next, at Tp.hn sharp at 1-74 North Street, the firm will hold a clearing sale of. very superior household -furniture on account of Mr J. A. Flail. Particulars are also given in this issue-of a sale of desirable town residence on 1 Thursday, November 27tli, on the site, 2 Avenue Road, in the estate of Robert, Ernest Lamond* deceased. ' The Timarii Cycle Club have arraiig'ed to hold their Roys Derby Race oii; Saturday, November 29: . -Entries close Tuesday, 25th inst. ” On Friday- at the .Grand Mart at 2.30, A. Washer and Co. will submit ( to auction a "central add valuable residential property, of good prospective value. -Intending purchasers should-inspect this property; which is to lie sold-in the estate of the late R. Thew. ” The finest*'shoe selection for chil-dreni;-girls and hoys; is available at R, Hannah ;arul Co;, Ltd.; Timaru. Footwear* .the ■ correct - bhape, and fitted by experts; means a lot for the child’s oomfort. Special children’s department. Bring in the pram. Our.);a4Vice. will save corns and bunions-iji/after years. fVith tlic- suhinier. here pneo niore, owners of hut-s-mt the rivers aie busily engaged-in doing up their huts in preparation.-iior another good seasoii of relaxation/aijif sport.. Many are considoring .scrapping the old .-makeshift fireplace. aiid.- installing ■ something- better,. whilst' builders of . new huts are wondering what stove to put in. You cannot do- Fetter than call and inspect tlinlamous . “Camp.”- and “-UnTqug”; stoves “nianufa'cLufed" "By" ’"AJessi's Scott Bros., Christehurch. These are always on show at',the warehouse of - Messrs John. Edihoftd:iLtd.:, Sophia, Street; who are wlioleKdo,'agents for thbse lines and who /will bejglad ro- supply /further, -information Pn request. „ • /

- - Fine range damaslc" tamings"'-. at Thomson’s,/ all- widths,. . pifre-i liiien and others, 2s lid to 13s Gd; tapestry carpetings, • mark designs and floral; 4s lid;'ss lid to. % yard; Axminster 14s Gd; ■ carpet / ends 7s. lid, . naidera hearth rugs pi 3s: lid, "- stardor ,/ four sizes, everyday lls 9d. Extraordinary' .“value corsets, a new range 2s lid, 3s lid, 4s 6d, 6s Gd, 6s lid, foufteeii'different makes, for slender and usual figures. New belts •—sued'e,'/Feather, l patent and' studded,. 9id to 3s ,6d;' new hqsiery, white, champagne, silk frocks 39s 6d, also skirts, zephyr coatfrocks' S's: 1 Id, art silk jumpers;',all. forrUnately opened safely although" case broached;, -Spanish comlis yle Gd to 4s lid, knitting " silks ''and; halls', navy boatings, morociaihs* cahiieole tops is 3d to 2s Gd, coloured velvet ribbons No. 2 3„width: Special show_pf wide" end ties and cashmere Rdse Ybr gentlemen. ‘ '

• A lumioroue incident . happened at the Wangahui Sliow. It was just at,.dawn apd ,tho shpep stewards decided, .to . conimen,ce", thii-ir ■ duties- ] 'by partaking of "a stimulant. Hie whisky .bottle, .was. produced./ (relates ..the “Hei/ald”:);/ but ./there iwas. iiq.: water to hfQ&k it„db.Wn:. Tlieii oiie of them had. qri ingpiratjon and thought of ■the dairy cows, but who could do the milking? A well known local stock agent decided to undertake the milking task; and borrowing a billy, slipped quitely' “over to the shed where the nnlk cows were lirused. Ho’ Was’hot long in locating a ,eow with a -big - ndd'er; ; and - commenced ■operationsa • Then- the-, owner came on the .scene and applied his' boot to-the jhilhei;. ~witli .considerable force. No wonder, for this happened ,tp ,J>e one of the. Cows entered for the. milk test:-, Thg , question “who milked the. cow”-- -was -frequently asked l'oundgtba./sheep.‘.pens bn gfepyir day.'