NEWS AND NOTES.

Timaru Herald, Volume XCVIII, Issue 18084, 22 November 1924, Page 4

NEWS AND NOTES.

Amongst the good things foi; sale on ; the Tnnaru lTuhket Society’s sweet day: fL’nday, November 28tli), will be ,a unicjue collection of Kalutara baskets, from Ceylon anil a consignment ol chocolate donated by Mrs New man. ... “Across France to the Pyrenees” is the subject of a Lantern lecture to be given by the Timaru photographic society in the Unitarian. Hall, on 1 ucsUay, at 8 oelock. Tins lecture, illustrated by eighty slides, is of unusual interest, having been sent to the local Society direct iroih London, and it wUi then travel Now Zealand.

At 10 o’clock this morning, H. Allchurch and Co. will sell on account or the estate of Mr J. P. Murphy, aquantity of racing gear, motor car and numerous other. lines.

• Messrs Carlton Bros, announce that they have purchased the. coal and file* wood bus.ness of .Messrs -W." aiKh H. Winter, Barnard Street, and will carry on same in the present, yards, Bopnia Street. Clients of JR# m are assured of the same" Satisfactory service afe in tbe past, and all orders received will be promptly delivered to any part of Timaru. ..... - -•-.

Like all productions organised by the Bank Street Ladies’ Build, tiie “Uypsy Fay re,” will be unique and amazingly attractive. Tlie : fair will be opened ov H.s Worship Uie Mayor (Mr U. J. Wallace) at 2.30 on Wednesday next, and wjII be kept open, m Wesley llall, until Thursday evening.

Dunedin’s mammoth art union closes on Wednesday next, November 26th, and as tne local representative, Mr Bowland Watson, hairdresser .ana tooaccomst, sitalford Btreet North, has only a tew books loft,, all .desirous ot winning £luuu for 2s Gel should buy a ticket .witnout delay.

W. W. Brunsden/ piano' importer, Statford iStreet;- wisnes to adylsti intending purchasers, that lie has just landed ex s.s. ltemuera, a splendid stock of instruments, inspection invited. ... | Something really new in tricycles is now showing at Hedges Bros.’ showrooms and factory, \v pollcombe Street, 'this is'me. joy cycle which is built on the lines of tlie ordinary bicycle with adjustable .spring seat,, strong frame, funner pedals, and bhlloon cushion tyres. The joy cycle is a real joy bnuger, and is destined to bring happiliss to its happy--little. owijrerH'lu. cost it is very reasonable,' tiiifl as healthy exercise and happiness go hand in hand you cannot buy, a more useful present tor your boy or .girl..for Christmas than a renowned joy. cycle .from Hedges and CO. ... ' A ,

See the double width check ginghams in all colours—sp.ecial purenase. Brice Is a.yard; also dbubleAyidth pure jineais.iii ‘all coioulfis, lor to-day. 2s 6d a yard at “The' Louvre,” Staflord Street. ...

One/-thousand' pairs of children’s sox’siiicL sox: lh ail coldurs, priced'at Is, Is 3d, is Gdj-ls 9d, Is lid. Mothers should' see these sox values at “The Louvre,” to-day.

Ten-;'J,clokeg stroj% ( j brown striped,, touels; -gveat value at'2s lld.,p(iir, “The Louvre.”

See the window of beach frocks, all colours,' also‘smart checks. • Your pick at lOs Gd each, at “The'Louvre; ,; ...

The finest ’shoe selection fdr; chil-' dren, girls, and boys, is available at R. Hannah and Co., Ltd., Timaru. fitted by “experts,' means 'a""‘lot r for ; the child’s-,comfort.aA-'r 'Special chil- - dren’s department. ’ Bring in the pram. Our advice -.will save corns and bunions in after years

ana ounions 111 tuier jcaio f You can; buy /the following American magaz.lies fit 9tl each at Alston’s:— “Everybodys” “Top Notch,” Detective, Droll " Stories ; Adventure; Popular; Breezy; Amsiees. Alston’s, direct importers, next Grand Pictures. ... j With only 23 more days to go to the opening ot Tie Timaru Rowing Club’s JUbilt-e Carnival, .strenuous enorts are being innuu by clup, members in prepaTatioii’tor tneir jiibiiue event. Tug-, ul-war competitions, . dancing, poster j parades/ baby snows, ana numerous’ other competitions -Will uo held, and admittance walk-tie lice to ail holders ol art union nciiois, which, tor an initial outlay •01 .one shilpng, also alioias oppuicuinty ol winning prizes vanied at £SU. In this issue Messrs Oakey, Baker ; and Co. give .part.ciiiar.s ol a clearing sa;e ot spiendiu Ttngusn 04k furniture and eueci.s and jnano on Tuesday next, at J. p.m., at.-North Street on account of Mr J. A. Tiall. The firm also advertise particulars or a-^sale of desirable town residence on llitirsdiiy next at 2 p. 111., on tlie site- 2 Avenue Road, by oraer-of the Public '1 rustee as admin strator 01 the estate of Robert Ernest Lanipnd, deceased. Preliminary notices are also given ot a sale of resi- 1 deuce and superior household furniture on Wednesday, Tilth December, at 235 Utipua Road, on account ot AJr Jonn Str.ngfellow; and. on Wednesday, 17th December, at 240 Otipua Road, furniture clearing sale, oli account ; of Airs Harry S. Moore. ... j Oakey, Baker find Co’., draw attention to their, property . column, in another page’ 'At present, property is a good 111vestmeht. Don’t sitve ii]! until you can buy a property- outright; p,av a small deposit on one now- —and have the satisfaction of kiibwiiig that you are a property owner; as well as'tlie added incentive to save. If you dec.de to build a garage with the object m view of buying a car when fin shed, von will be in no particular hurry to get the job finished, but if your ear is standing in the yard unprotected from the destroying elements, you will construct a construct a shelter without loss of time. By buying on the small deposit plan, you will own your home in a far shorter time than if you wait to savo tiie money first. ...

For even running in all weathers you cannot beat the New. Gold Crown. Jt has successfully withstood every test. Quick starting, bigger mileage, and all round better lc-sults have firmly established it in favour will) the discriininating motorist of to-day. Obtainable from all garages or direct from the Store. T. W. Lynch, Strathallan Street, South Canterbury representative. ’Phone 756. ...

Mr G. McKitterick, ladies’ and gents’ tailor, wishes to coudradict the rumour that lie is leaving Timaru. He is conducting his tailoring business ,in t amo premises, the mercery department only having beeii purciiascd by Mr Cameron. Entrance through Cameron’s. ’Fliono 220. ... INDTGESTJON CONQUERED. E. C. A\ res, chemist, oi Timaru, has received a striking tribute to the eiiicacy of his Indigestion Remedy from a recent visitor to Timaru. This gentleman had tried numerous lemcdies in l.is native town of Ounedin, and it was not until lie was advised by a friend to try Ayres' Indigestion Remedy that he obtained any leliel. After a few doses of this remedy, the pain ceased, tin- tullness alter eating vanished, and he was able to throw oh tins distressing ailment. His digestive organs are now restored to healthy, norniul action, and he 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.S., CheiuistPiice, 2s Gd bottle. ...

ONE GUINEA FOR NOTHING. Fruitella, an effervescent fruit saline and aperient drink, has, since its introduction, been rapidly outdistancing i all competitors. To make its properA, ties more widely known the proprietors i offer -the prize of one guinea for the best’ poem dealing with Fruitella. They ' may run along the lines of the follow- ! ing:— . i If you take Fruitella every day, j It will make you fit for work and play; , ’Tis good for young, tis good tor old, . An ounce is worth its weight in gold. Competition closes on Saturday, De- ■ i et-mber 2U, and tlie result will be anI nouneed in the “Herald” on Monday, 1 December 22. Answers must be accom--1 panied by a Fruitella label. Competitions to be addressed “Fruitella,” Box 232. Fruitella is now procurable at all . stores, or irom Messrs R. Wilson and i Coy., Timaru. ...

• “Allow me to mention that I have paiu a nea.vy rate for tbe past 2u ~’iihrs,” wrote a ratepayer to tne. tooutu ia)iu County Uouncu, wnen torwarding a'cneque lor jetw ios iu lor rates duo (says tlie “Times”). “Very little,” ho continued, ‘''nas been expended on tiie road i am using daily iioin my section to the bouuuary or uie tiedgenope road, and it any onu oi tne geuLieineu or tne councn would' drive over tiie road once, lie would say he hopes not 10 alive over it again.”

Those desirous of owning their own homes are invited to communicate with iUr u. jonnson, secretary 01 tne jiniaru Permanent Building and Investment Society, this (society offers exceptional tacilities to shareholders, 111 the way ot obtaining money, either to build a homo or to pay on an existing mortgage. There is no uncertainty 111 the application of the funds, you become a snareholcler by taking up only even one share if you wise, and when your require the money you then take up snares to cover the amount of the advance obtaining the money as soon as avd'dable without ballot. The payment of a share is 3s Gd a month. The money udvanced by tne Boc.oty wnen the profit is taken oif works out at less tnan 4 per cent. Join early. ...

I Mr P. MeDougall announces in this . issue, that Tie win open a cash store, ■ ueorge (street, commencing on Monday ' next. His stocks are fresh and quality light. Mr MeDougall is well known to the Timaru public having been comiect- ! ed with the grocery business in'Timaru for the past ten years, and he hopes, to 1 receive a fair share of business. lho ' business will be conducted under Mr , McDougall’s personal supervision, and 1 the public can therefore rest assured ’ ou every attention and civility. ... [ I H. Allchurch and Co. advertise par- . ' ticulars of a clearing sale on Wednes- ’ day, 2Gth inst. commencing at 1.30, !- op account of Mr J. Empson, at his residence, 223 Church Street West (opposite Athletic grounds).

A man in Texas is making liis living by the occupation of hatching ants. He Sells huge quantities of them to the Californian fruitgrowers as jhe variety he raises feeds on the eggs of fruit-de-stroying insects. His ants are, therefore, or wonderful value in checking the ravages of these pests.

A unanimous opinion. Car owners everywhere testify to ihe superior pulling power, bigger mileage, and all lound better results of tlie New Gold ■Grown! Try a case to-day. Obtainable from all garages or direct from the store. T. \v. Lynch, Strathallan btreet, South Canterbury representative. ’Phone 756. ....

HIGHLAND DANCING. ■J\/IR T. McNATTY,. Foreman of * VI Souter’s Main Hoot Store, C.ook-7 ham House, Is booking orders for hand-made Highland Dancing Shoes. 'Mr McNatty’fi workmanship is well known to all Dancers in South Canterbury. Letter orders, address to Souter's, Box 160, Timaru. I With the summer here once more, owners oi' hubs 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 makcshitt i fireplace and installing something bet- | ter, whilst builders ot new huts are wondering what stove to put in. You cannot do better than call and inspect the famous “Camp” and “Unique” stoves manufactured by Messrs bcott Bros', Christchurch. These are always ;on show at the warehouse of Messrs John Edmond Ltd., Sophia Street, who are wholesale agents for these lines and : who will be. glad to supply further information on request. ... The lure of beach and river will soon be upon all the lovers of the great out of doors, and Cameron's | nave 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 tor a | dip, and. call and select yours to-day. . Any of these will give wondenul wear, and prices are most reasonable. One piece all wool 3s 6d, 10s 6d, 11s (id, 12s Gd THIS WEEKS SPECIALS. at McGRUEII, DAVIES, and Co. Special purchase of IUUO yards of 1 “Snaniussa,” the ideal cloth for curtains. Tins cloth has a mercerised finish, and is a spiend d washer. All good designs, in ecru and grey grounds. SlianI tussa is also a good material for ladies’ I dresses and overalls; usual price 3s lid, 1 special price at MoGruer’s 2s 3d. 4Um. imger. e or dorcas cam Dries, made from pine Egyptian cotton, special prices Is ild to 2s Gd yard; 4Um. superhne cambric tor dainty lingerie, sol t mercerised finish, spec.al prices 2s Gd and 2s lid; 72m. white twill sheetings, good strong moth, free from filling, special this week : 2s fid yard; BUIII. linen finish sheeting, absoiucelv pure, special 3s lid yard; grey twill and il.B. sheeting, 72in. this s\eek from 2s Gd yard; 80m. grey 11.11. ' and twill sheeting, spec.al tins week, from 2s lid; coloured towel for bay use, from 2s Gd pair; 10111. coloured roller towelling, special this week, is yard. Visit our stole where we can show you a large variety ot special hues. McGRUER, DAVIES and CO. REDUCE YOUR “MOVING” WORRIES. Shilling is not a pleasant experience, Inn in uuaoiy harassing wnen unskilled men no tne carrying. Much worry will be saved ny employing us, since we are Umrungiily competent 111 every way. i lie testimonials we have indicate that. Don’t iorget then, that it you want yoin furniture carefully, saiely and cheaply lcmoved, we will assist yon. furniuire stored if preferred. Aciv Zealand Express Company, Limited. Ofriees in all chief towns. ...

QUENCH YOUR THIRST. When the hot, dusty '‘nor'-wester” blows the seeds oi discontent your way, try the eliect of a delicious cooling drink made from Ayres’ bruit Extracts. Prepared ironi genuine fruit essences, in the following flavours: — Raspberry, lemon orange, lime fruit, pineapple and ginger wine. These extracts make delicious, wholesome, refreshing and economical drinks. Price Is 3d per bottle. Do sure thcy_ are "Ayres .s. ’ f rom ail stores or It. C. Ayres, M P.S , Chemist, id Stafford street South. ... VJUESii I—A SUCCESSFUL TREATMENT. Do vou find that in spite of a restricted diet, you are putting on too much flesh. Try the new treatment for reducing weight. Vou 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 yom. • and old, and is prepared from p i; a ■ voluble extracts. Price 3s Gd :rom E. C. Ayies, M.P.S , Chemist, Timaru.