NEWS AND NOTES.

Timaru Herald, Volume XCVIII, 9 May 1925, Page 2

NEWS AND NOTES.

A baby chute, a rock-a-byo for tiny tots, sand-tray, , set of . small swings, a gymnasium, l’of older boys, a gymna-r sium ladder -for tho gii’ls, and a maypolo are among the equipment provided at tho Mt. Albert School, Auckland. Naturally, theso things are all greatly appreciated by tho pupils.. ,

A social and dance, in aid of the prize funds of the Springbroolt School, will be held in the School Hall on Friday, 29th May.

The Hibernian Society will hold a ball in St. Patrick's Hall on May 20.

Tho Chalmers Church P.-W.M.U. will held a garden party to-day at 2 o’clock at Mrs A. Grant’s, Aigantighe, Wai-iti Road.

A garden party and sale of work, in. connection with St. Peter’s Church, will be held in tho ball, Kensington, to-day. Tne ladles of the Guild have been at work preparing for this function for months, and it is hoped thit the attendance will repay the Workers for their enthusiasm.

On Friday next at 8. p.m., a social and presentation to Mr and Mrs.T. Oldfield,’ wild are leaving the district, tyili he held in the Seadown school.

The auction sale of' Irish linens, on accourit of Mr Darcy Ford, -will he continued by Morton and Pearson in buildiiigs this morning at 11 a.m. sharp. As the sale will only last until 12 6’clock buyers are advised to attend early.

During next week‘we are giving from 10 per cent, to 20 per rent, off all oiir millinery, and we have a wfell-selebt&d range df hats 1 and trimmings to choose from. R. Knox arid Cio., Pleasant Point.

Oakey. Baker and Co. draw attention to their property advertisement on page 15. ....

Why buy your Winter requirements at your local draper’s? Because but ghods are of tlie very best styles, arid of the very best quality, and our prices will compare favourably With any of our competitors in the larger tbWris. Our showroom comprises a riled range of. ladies’ costtihies, knitted frocks, jumpers, coats and all woollen goods, that go to make life comfortable during the Winter months. 10 per. cent: off all gddds duriiig next week. R. Knox arid Co., Pleasant Point. ....

The chief postmaster advises that alterations in the times of closing of mails will appear - in MoHday’g. is&uhi due to thd;i€arraftge:mfefit Ot'-tbe railway timetable. .

Harry Gunn’s boxing class is now in full swing With a good.,number of likelv-lookihs boxers. " The boys start to-day rSaftirtlay)T'’This-class was a great success last year, and most’ of 'tfio boys-made greht progresS. . .

Soutei-’s-bdOi-stdi’cs are wdlLpEepared fdr thd Opening of the-shooting seasdn. Largo stocks dt gum-boots just to hand. ‘‘Red Ball” Vac Gum Boots; agents, Souter’s BusV Boot Stores.

To-day will bb a special day' for woollen 'goods ' at “The Louvre.,’ L :: Our . .big; pdichasd vdliiCs liavb bebif'mhhh ciated during the past week, and to-, day we will olfcf some wonderful'values at "exceptionally low pi’ices. ...

If- its ladies’ hosiery, children’s sox or ftockings of any kind, buy them at ‘‘The Louvre.’- ...

No bilged’ selection and no better value in ladies’ woollen costumes,-jum-pers, and cardigans can be’Eail outside “The Louvre.” See bur prices for today. ...

that Tired' Feeling.— Do yriii feel tired, posSefes no enSigy; have, fullness aftei- eating, feel path between the shoulders, or under tho right shoulder blade, suffer annoyance from a coated tongue, or feel it you edriid doze off aiiy tune, 'l'neu your liver ia out ol order: Don’t go about with the blues. Get a bottle of AyreS’ Livbr and Stomdch lohic, \vhicli gives such wontidffUl ihsults for liver, stomach arid biiidus troubles. Pfibe 2s 6d bottle. Postage fed extra. E. C. Ayres, M.P.S., UlifeiriiSti -76 Stalfbrd Strcbt South. ...

Messrs John Edfnbrid, Ltd., have lauded a shipment of Vulcan Smoothtop Ga 3 Ranges of tlie very latest model, A closed top retains all the heat, and makes tho most economical cooking range on the .market. Uf British manufacture, with automatic_ lights, asbestos lined, and beautifully firii&hbfl. Messrs John Edmond, Sophia Street, will bo pleased to supply further particulars on application, ...

- .Influenza Specific.—This time of. the year, ono is always subject to colds, in the head, and -influenza, and tho difficulty in the past lias been to obtain a really reliable remedy. “Fibro routs cclds and the ’Flu.” This effective medicine was used largely during the recent epidemic, it quickly relieves those a dies and pains, and reduces, temperature quickly. Have a bottle always ready in the house. Obtainable irorn E. C. Ayres, M.P.S., Chemist, Timaru. Price 2s" 6d, posted 6d extra...

A thought for 1y25. Are you getting the best readltii tfoiri your cart Trie secret is yoUrfi. •“Dueknam’s” oil gives better Mileage and smooth running; and reduces your repair bill. itesuiU have proved it the best arid cheapest oil on the lcaikot. Ail garages.

A unanimous opinion. Car owners everywhere testify to the superior pulling power, bigger mileage, and ah round better results of the New Go|d Crown. Try a case to-day. Obtainable from all garages, or direct from the Store. X. \Y. Lynch, Strathallah Street, South Canterbury Representative; ’Phono 75d.

Is your car pulling well? If not try the New Gold Crown. Obtainable from all garages, or direct from tho store. T. W. Lynch, Strathailan Street, South Canterbury Representative, ’Phone 756.

A farmer, not many miles from To Aroha, was in need of a shnro-milkor. with two assistants. Applications wore called for, and no loss t-bnn 82 rophos were recoiv r ed from all parts of South Auckland. Many of tho applicants wero farmers who had mot with misfortune during tlio recent slump. ,

The gigantio art union will closo in a few days according to the authorities. Tho attractive list of prizes makes this class Of art union-' very popular with tho public. Tickets aro still on sale at tobacconists and retail shops.

The performance of the Sunbeam racing car owned and driven by Mr C. W. F. Hamilton at tho Muriwai Beach races, when he won the New Zealand Motor Cup of 50 miles an average of 81.3 miles per hour with seven turns, reacts great credit upon tho mechanics responsible for tho overhauling and tuning up of the car. This work was carried out by the Fairlio Motor Company, and' the. skill and accuracy with which they accomplished it prompted Mr Hamilton to tlie statement that in his opinion tlie. Sunbeam’s performances iii winning tho Motor Cup and in establishing an Australian record, covering five miles at an average speed of 100.27 miles per hour, were entirely due to the excellent work of Mr Jones, one of the principals of the Fail-lie Motor Company. Mr Stanley Jones, also tuned Mr Irving’s Buggatti for the same meeting and the Dunedin liill climb, where tho Buggatti established a record for the hill. 0

“Dreams of Long Ago,” tender memories, Whispers fond and low, haunting melodies, . . Love song sweetly sad stirring to and fro, Echoes of the past—“ Dreams or Long Ago.”Ripplfes on the tide ’neath a light sublime, Tender vows which bid’s thro’ the flight of time, Childhood’s tears and dread when we croup enduro And faith in Woods’ Groat Peppermint Cure.

Tho soerpt of jporfect running—“Duckham’s” oil m&koe starting easy winter and summer. Try it in youi car. It will giro you the same satis factory results it is giving everywhere in New Zealand. . Irisist on getting “Duckham’s” next time yori order oil. All garages. ...

We are after your business, and prices are going to do it. Ladies’ wool jumpers, 7s lid up; wool cardigans, 13s 6d up; ladies’.wool costumes,. 45k 57s 6d up; .ladies’ wool dress Skirts, good quality, 27s 6d for 19s 6d eacH; all wool colonial tweed frocks, threo up-to-date styles, 37s 6d each; velvet frocks;. black, brown, and grey, 55s ; fur necklets and stoles, 19s 6d to 69s 6d. Bust and. Co., drapery specialists, 84 Stafford Street South. ....

V Nothing succeeds like success, and if this is so, the future of the Imperial Suit Co. .is going to be a bright one. There has been, since the commehcement of the company, a phenomenal rush, for these well-fitting, natty and serviceable suits, and tho £4 10s suit was as popular as the dearer ones. There is a wonderful choice of suitings to - choose from, and the McKitterick well-known style/ quid..-finish is easily distinguished in the whole turnout.' Never has such value been offered in Timaru, and never has there bfeen such wholehearted public collaboration. Tlio address is Evans’ Buildings, Stafford Street North. ’Phone 177 M. ...

Mother has much ! to •• attend to at commencement of school, but she realises that at Cameron’s she gets exactly what she heeds in quick time. One of the special attractions to .mothers arijd their boys is the display of boys’ Mpsgiel and Peione grey worsted suits. These hard-wearing suits are found with the popular sac coat and aro splendid for schbol or best wear. Call at Cameron’s when passing. Prices 49s 6d, 52s 6d, 59s 6d. ...

Now that the weather is . getting cold, people are bound to think of blankets and flannels. See, our all wool blankets for double beds at 39s 6d. 45s and 55s a pair; ' and all wool flannels, various colours, at Is lid, 2s 6d, 2s lid, 3s 6d, and 4s 6d per yard. Bust and. Co., drapery specialists, 84 Stafford St. South. ...

Clean your silver and electric plate with “Silverit,” the hew silver liquid. Will make it like new. From all storekeepers, and John Edmond, Ltd., Sophia Street. ...

To-day; see, the ladies’ woollen jumpers and pull-ons at “Tho Louvre,” marked 7s lid, 9s lid, 123 6d, to 29s 6d. ...

To-day; over 160 ladies’ woollen cardiguns, new styles and colours, priced at 9s lid, l-2s 6d, 15s 6d, 17s 6d, to 29s 6d', at “The Louvre.”-

Now that tho cold nights are with us, it is time to think of your requirements in blankets and quilts. We have been very fortunate in securing a special lirie of all-wool Colonial blankets at very low prices:—Single bed size 47s 6d for 32s 6d; double bed size (When Wei say double we mean tlie full 11 i 4 size, not three-quarters, 10 x 4, as aro being shown); No. 1, 11 x 4, usual.price 69s 6d, special pnco 49s 6cl; No. 2; usual price 79s 6d, special price 59s 6d. Wo liavo just opened a full rang© of silverdown and eiderdown quilts, iu all the latest designs and colourings. Prices in silverdown, 29s 6d to 49s 6d; eiderdown, a very choice selection, 49s 6d to £8 10s. We invito you to visit .our store, and inspect all the latest season’s goods, while the selection is large and varied. McGruer, Davies and Co.

Hair Restorer. — Don’t look old. Directly you detect grey hairs, commence to use Ayres’ American Hair Restorer, which by gradually darkening the hair to the- former colour, maintains an unchanged appearance oven to tho closest observers. Think what this mearis to thousands whose employment is imperilled by age. It is not a dyo, is non-greasy, cleanses the scalp from dimdrulf, renderng tho hair soft, silky and glossy. Price 2s 6d, posted 3s. Obtainable from E. C. Ayres, Chemist, Timaru. ...

We are pleased to state that our efforts to meet the demand for a firstclass piano, at a reusonablo price, aro being fully recognised. 4Vo have sold several of these beautiful toned instruments to critical buyers recently, intending purchasers should call and seo for themselves. Brunsden’s, Piano Experts, Stafford Street. ...

It pays to be curious. When thinking of purchasing a piano, gramophone, or any other class of musical instrument, before deciding, call and yet our pricc-s, and see for yourself tho wonderful values-wo are giving. Inquiries by post answered by return, and every care taken to give complete satisfaction. Wo import direct from tho world’s best makers. Brunsdcn’s, Stafford Street. ...

For evon running in all weather you cannot beat tho New Gold Grown. It has Buecessfully withstood oiery test. Quick starting, bigger mileage, and all round better results have firmly established it in favour with tho discriminating motorist ol' to-day. Obtainable from all garages, or direct from the Store. T. W. Lynch, Strathailan Street, South Canterbury Representative. ’Rhone 766. ...

For mosquito bites and skin diseases, the best antiseptic. SANDER ami Sons’ EUCALYPTI EXTRACT. ...