NEWS AND NOTES.

Timaru Herald, Volume XCVIII, Issue 18084, 20 November 1924, Page 2

NEWS AND NOTES.

In the class for Border Leicester ram over 30 months, at the Waiinate Show on Tuesday, the correct ,placings were as follows:—Mr A. M. Copland first and reserve champion, Air 0. P. Johnston second, and Mr J. Wylie third.

To-day at Mr Win. Blackett’s residence, “Koromiko,” Wai-iti Road, Morton and Pearson yell the whole of his household furniture, including J size billiard table and bagatelle table. The sale will commence at T p.m. with outside articles, and buyers are requested to take the Wai-iti Road' bus to terminus. ...

The finest shoe selection for children, girls and hoys, is-available at R. Hannah and Co., Ltd., Timaru. Footwear, the correct shape, and fitted by experts, means a lot for the child’s comfort. Special children’s department. Bring in the pram. Our advice will save corns and bunions in after years

ONE. GUINEA FOR NOTHING. Fruitella, an effervescent fruit saline and aperient drink, has, since its .introduction, boon rapidly outdistancing all competitors. To make its properties more widely known the. proprietors offer the prize" of one guinea for the best poem dealing with Fruitella. They iiuiy run .along tiie lines of the following : ' If you take Fruitella every day, It will make you fit for work and play; ’Tis good for young, tis good for old, An ounce is worth its weight in gold. Competition closes on Saturday, December 20, and the result wi|{ be ,annouiiced in the “Herald” on: Monday, December 22. Answers must be accompanied' Ly Fruitella. I' ruilcjla.. is now procurable at all stores.

Tennis season now in full stving. Alston’s are offering some exceptional value in tennis rackets from IBs 6d to 50s each: ’Comparison of price's invited. Two specTal lines' in tennis racket-presses at 3s and.;.3s. 9d. Our 3s 9d line is spqciallyr.recommendedi —square shape with- four ■■ springs', and nickel fillings. ■

Just landed a new assortment of ladies’ washing suede gloves, in-white and colours, in-ail sizes, ■ from 9s lid pair. Also ladies’ white cottbn hose from Is 9d to 3s lid.,;See. thesd.specials to-day at “The Louvre/’"... 1

For even running in’all weathers you cannot beat the New, Gold Grown. It has successfully withstood every test. Quick starting, biggfer mileage, and all round better icsiilts -have, firmly .established it,in favour with “the, discriminating motorist of to-day. Obtainable from all garages or direct from the Store. T. M r . Lynch, Strafhallan Street, South Canterbury representative. ’Phone-756. ... . ,

To make room, for new goods a special discount of 2d' per c6nt. will be given ott all model frocks .and costumes at “The Louvre” for three days only. Exclusive-' 'fetyies' - and dainty shades. Make your selection to-day. ...

Mr G. MeKitteriek;: ladies’ and gents’ tanor, wtslies to condradict th© rumour 'that he is leaving Timaru. He is conducting his tailoring business in same premises; the mercery department only having been pur.ciiased Camerony 'Entrance through’ GitmdTon’sJ.: ’Phane: 220. ...

~. INDIGESTION'CONQUERED. ~ { . E. C>. Ayres,. Timaru, has, received a .sti'ikmg .tribute to the eili- I cacy of his 5 Lidigdscion'’''Remedy from u • ivcent visitor to limaru. This gentle- , man had tried numerous remedies in Ins native towmot Dunedin,' and it was not until he was advised by a friend to try Ayres' indigestion Remedy tniit no' obtalnea any lehet. Alter a fevtf. doses of this remedy, the pain ceased, the lull ness alter eating vanished, and i lie was able f.o throw oil this’ distressing | ailment. llis digestive organs are-now restored to liealtny; normal action, and lie can enjoy, his three meals a day -without.-any sign of-a return of his troubles, lie said life was now worth living. ■ This .remedy can be obtained -from-' E. C. Ayres; M..P.&., Obemist. nice, 2s bd bottle. ...

The annual school concert in aid oi prize fund will be held in the Catholic Girls’ School, Craigie Avenue, tonight at 8 o’clock. A choice programme has been prepared by the little ones, and a good evening’s entertainment is assured.

Coincidences of names are endless, ami many uf them most amusing. Some years ago, when the Rev. J. G. Hand was curate of St. John’s, Bethnal Green, it was resolved to form a deputation for the purpose of laying some grievance before a Government department. Two clergy were chosen, a lay resident, and’ two working men. It was then discovered that the roll of the deputation read as follows :—“Head, Boddy, Hand, Legge, [and Foote.” The Philadelphia “Ledger” contained another most peculiar instance. A .Miss Death was taken to the hospital to be operated on for appendicitis. The surgeon’s name was Air Dye, and the two nurses in charge of the case were Miss Payne and Miss Grone>. Happily, Miss Death did not die, but made a good recovery.

A unanimous opinion. Car owners everywhere testify to rhe superior pulling power, bigger mileage, and all round better results of the Ne-w Gold Crown. Try a case to-day. Obtainable from all garages or direct from the store. T. IV. Lynch, Strathallan Street, South Canterbury representative. ’Phone 75G. ...

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

With the summer here once more, owners of huts at the rivers are busily engaged in doing up their huts in preparation for another good season of relaxation and sport. Many are considering scrapping the , old makeshift fireplace ami installing something better, whilst builders of new liuts are wondering what stove to put in. You caniiot do better than call and inspect the famous “Camp” and “Unique” stoves manufactured by Messrs Scott Bros., Christchurch. These are always on show at the warehouse of Messrs John Edmond Ltd., Sophia Street, who ere wholesale;agents for these lines and who will be glad to supply further information on request; ...

A distinct ihiprovement lias been made in the packing of small fruits this season as a result of new regulations gazetted by 1 lie Government, dealing with the matter. The regulations refer to strawberries, loganberries, raspberries, and cherries. They provide that all fruit sold, offered or exposed for sale in a container shall be packed in such a manner that any fruit exposed to view shall fairly represent in size, maturity and condition, the whole contents of the container. It is also specified that the container shall be full of fruit. The penalty for a breach of the regulations is a fine not exceeding £2O. In pursuance of the regulations periodical inspections are made by officers of the horticultural division of the small fruits coming to the market. The growers have all been notified of the new'regulations;,'and.'it is stated. |hat'the fruit now offered, in ATickl more uniform in quality than previously was the case. It is emphasised b3 r , the Department officials>,tlia,t“retailers''•■are liable for the quality of the fruit they offer for sale, and tiifft action may be taken against them should breaches of the packing regulations occur in respect of fruit handled,, by them. Any case of victimisation ;5n the -'purchase, of the fruits mentioned should be notified to the horticultural. division or the Health Department, ancl action will be taken under the regulations.

HIGHLAND DANCING. jV/TR, T. McNATTY, Foreman of A Souter’s Main Boot Store, Cookham House, is booking orders for hand-made Highland Dancing Shoes. Mr McNatty’s workmanship is well known to all Dancers in South Canterbury. Letter orders, address 1 to Souter’s, Box 160, Timaru.

The lure of beach and river will soon be upon all the lovers of the i great out of doors, ancl Cameron’s ! have anticipated this with a splendid ! range of bathing costumes in wool and cotton. Think of the hours of enjoyment that are yours if you have a costume handy to take advantage of every opportunity ottering for a dip, and can arid select yours to-day. Any of these will give wonderiul wear, and prices are most reasonable. One piece all wool 9s 6d, 10s (id, lls 6d, 12s 6d THIS WEEKS SPECIALS. at McGRUEK, DAVIES, and Co. Special purchase of IUOU yards of “Shantussa,” the ideal cloth for curtains. This cloth has a mercerised finish, and is a splendid washer. All good designs, in ecru and grey grounds. Shantussa is also a gobd material for ladies’ dresses and overalls; usual price 3s lid, special price at McUruer’s 2s 3d. 4(Jin. lingerie or dorcas cambrics, mad© from pure Egyptian cotton, special prices Is ilcl to zs fid yard; 4Um. superline cambric, for dainty lingerie, soit mercerised finish, special prices 2s fid and 2s lid; 72m. white twill sheetings, good strong cloth, free from filling, special this week 2s lid yard; 80m. linen finish sheeting, absolutely pure, special 3s lid yard; grey twill alid M.B. siieeting, 72in. this week from 2s fid yard; 80m. grey H.B. and twill sheeting, special this week, from 2s lid; coloured towel for bay use, from 2s fid pair; ifim. coloured roller towelling, special this week, Is yard. Visit our store where we can show you a large variety of special lines. McGItUER, DAVJES and CO. . REDUCE YOUR “MOYING” WORRIES.

Shifting is not a pleasant experience, but its doubly harassing when unskilled men do the carrying. Much worry will be saved by employing us, since we are thoroughly competent in every waj>. The testimonials we have indicate that. Don’t forget then, that if you want your furniture 'carefully, . sately and cheaply lemoved, we wiil assist you. Furniture stored if' preferred, ‘ New Zealand Express Company, Limited. Offices in all chief towns. ... QUENCH YOUR THIRST. When the hot, dusty '“noF-wester” blows' the seeds of discontent your way, •try the effect, of a delicious .cooling ■drink made from Ayres’ Fruit Extracts 1 . Prepared from genuine fruit essences, dn the .following flavours ? Raspberry, leuion orange, lilrie fruit, pineapple and ginger wine. These extracts .make delicious,' wholesom©; refreshing and economical drinks! ’. Price Is 3d per bottle. Be sure they are “Ayres’s.” From all stores or E. C. Ayres, M P.S , Chemist, 7G Stafford btreet South. ... OBESITY —A SUCCESSFUL TREATMENT.

Do you find that in spite of a restricted diet, you are putting on too much flesh. Try the new treatment for reducing weight. You' can lose from 2 to 6 pounds a week with this treatment, and can be stronger and healthier and look years .younger. This treatment is quite, safe for. youno- and old, and is prepared from, puis ■ ,'gotable extracts. Price 3s 6d from E. C. Ayres, M.P.S., Chemist, Timaru. ...