NEWS AND NOTES.

Timaru Herald, Volume XCVIII, 11 May 1925, Page 2

NEWS AND NOTES.

A. H. Fonn, auctioner, Temuka. advertises that on Wednesday he will Hold, a special sale of fancy , goods at 2 o’clock. On Thursday, at noon, he will conduct a general clearing sale of a great assortment of goods, and on Saturday, 30th May, at 12 noon, he will submit a clioieo little poultry farm at auction. ...

The South School social committee will open the winter socials on Saturday evening ,at 8 o’clock, with a programme of dancing, cards, and music Ihe proceeds will bo handed over to the School Committee. ...

An auction sale of all goods f r °m the St. John’s tennis carnival will be held at St. Patrick’s Hall, Browne Street this evening.,

The annual meeting of _ the -®gh School Old Girls’ Association will be held at 8 o’clock to-night in the I.M.C.A. rooms.

.Morton and Pearson draw attention to the continuation of the Irish linen sale at Fmlayson’s warehouse. Goods will bo for. display and private sale to-day, and the auction will stait to-morrow at 11 o’clock. ...

As a - result of . the timber slump, a numour ot tne larger sawmills on the Lo-st will snortly close down 1 his, of course, only applies to the mills cutting nina. un tne other hand, mills operating winto pine are reaping a harvest. Work a.t. Jyotuku at_ present, although fctcauv, as not rushed, The mills are not woik.ug to lull capacity, but are keeping going steadily.

The- introduction of ferrets, stoats, and weasels to make war on the rabbit, has por/mps been a good move, but wliac. asks an exchange, is- to^ happen to tne importations when rabbits in their immediate vicinity become scaicor' \ snooting party recently was spending a few days in Hawkes Bay. On the first clay a number of clucks fell to the gums, and as usual a few wounded ones managed •to swim away. Tho next day, lo* the amazement of the guns, they saw a dead'duck floating-on'the-lagoon with a lerret on its back voraciously lee-oing. A dessert of lead completed the Tenet's lunch. The incident naturally lead to a general discussion on ferrets and their habits, and ohe shooter vouched - for the fact that ho bad actually seen a ferret catch and eat an eel. ' Other shooters, from both North and South Islands, stato that the depredations- of ferrets, stoats and weasels on native bird life is causing the gravest anxiety. \ui are alter your business, and prices are going to do it. Ladies’ wool junipers, 7s 4id up; .wool cardigans, i;k ud up; ladies’ wool costumes, 455, 57s Od up; ladies’ wool dress skirts, good-quality,- 2is 6cl for 19s 6d each; all wool colonial tweed frocks, three up-to-date styles, 37s ixl each; velvet irocks, black", brown, and ’ grey, 55s ; iui* necklets aml stoics, 19 s Gd to 69s Gd. Bust and Co.,drapery specialists, 84 iMuuoru Street:■ South. ...

Hair Restorer.— Don’t lpok old. lUreefiy you •it elect grey hairs, comiiiiiico to uso Ayres’ American Hair. Restorer, which by gradually darkening the hair to the former c-clour, maintains an unchanged -appearance even.to the closest observers. Think what this means, to , thousands whose employment is imperilled by ago. it is not a dye, is x uu-greasy, cleanses the scalp from dandi'ull. renderug the Lair soft, silky mill g,o«y. Brice 2s Cd, posted 3s. Obtainable front E. C. Ayres; Chemist, limai'ii.- ... ' r

Sou-ter’s. boot stores are .well prepared for the opening of the shooting season. Large stocks 01 gum-boots just to hand, died Ball’’ Vac Ghm Boots; . agents, Souter’s Busv.Bo'ot Stores. ...

To-day will be a special"day for woollen goods at “lTio Jjouvrc.” Our big puremise values .have Deon much appreciated during .tne past week, and today wo will oner some wonderful values at "exceptionally low prices. ...

It its ladies’ hosiery, children’s sox or stockings of any kind, buy them at “Tiic Louvre.” ...

No bigger selection and no better value in ladies’ wooiien costumes, jumpers, and cardigans can be had outside •■The Louvre.” See bur prices for today. ... ..

That Tired' Feeling.— Do you feel tired, possess no energy, have fullness uuer eating, loci pain between the shoulders, or under the right shoulder blade, sailer anuoyanco from a coated tongue, or feel if you could doze off mao. Alien your liver ia out of urcer. Aion’ tgo anout with the blues. Get a bottle or Ayres’ Liver and Diomael. tome, winch gives such wonhoiuii iOsulirt lor liver, stomach and oi.ions troubles. Brice 2s Od bottle, hostage bd extra, is. C. Ayres, M.R.S., Giitin.at, - 70. •Stafford. Street South. ...

Messrs John Edmond, Ltd., • have lauued a shipment of Vulcan Smoothcop Gas .Gauges of tho very latest model. A closed top retains all the heat, and makes tho most economical cooking range on' tho market. Uf British r.uiiiufacture, with automatic lights, asbestos lined, and beautifully finished. Messrs John Edmond, Sophia' Street, will bo pleased to supply further particulars on application. ...

Influenza Specific.—This timo of tho year, olio is always subject to colds jn tho-head, and liuiueuza. and the difficulty in the past' lias been to obtain a really reliable remedy. “Fibre routs eckls" and -the -'Flu.” This . effective medicine was used largely during the recent epidemic. It quickly relieves those aches and pains, and reduces temperature • quickly. Have a bottle . always ready m the nouse. Obtainable Irom E. C. Ayres, M. 8.5., Chemist, Timaru. Brice 2s Od, posted ,6d extra...

A-thought for 1925. Are you getting the best re-mRs irom your cart The secret is yours. *'4Jucknam’s” oil gives better mileage and smooth running, ami reduces your repair bill, lies in La nave proved, it tho best and cheapest oil on tne uiu-kot. All garageu.

A unanimous opinion. Car owners everywhere testify to tho superior pulling power, bigger mileage, and ' all round better results of the New Gold Crown. Try a ease to-day. Obtainable Irom all garages, or direct from tho store. T. "\v. Lynch, Strathallan Street, South Canterbury Representative, ’Bhone 75b. ■...

ls your car pulling well ? If not try the Now Gold Crown. Obtainable from all garages, or direct from tho Htore. T. VV. Dynch, Strathailan Street, South Canterbury liep resentstive, ’Phone 750.

Mother has much to attend to at commoncemeufc of school, but she realises that at Cameron’s she gets exactly what 6he needs in quick time. One of tho special attractions to mothers and their boys is the display of boys’ Mosgiel and Petone grey worsted suits. Those hard-wearing suits are found with the popular sac coat and nre splendid for school or best wear. Call at Cameron’s when passing. Prices 49s 6d, 52s 6d, 59s 6d. ...

Now that tho 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 Gd per yard. Bust and Co., drapery specialists, 84 Stafford St. South. ...

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

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

To-day; over 160 ladies’ woollen cardigans, new btyles and colours, priced at 9s lid, 12s 6d, 15s 6d, 17s 6d, to 29s 6d', at “The Louvre.”-

Now that the 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 line of all-wool Colonial bLaukets at very low prices:—Single bed size 47s (xi for 32s 6d; double bed size (when we say double we mean the full 11 x 4 size, not three-quarters, 10 x 4, as are. being shown), No. 1, 11 x 4, usual price 69s 6d, special price 49s 6d; No. 2, usual price 79s 6d, special price 59s Gd. We have just opened a full range of silverdown and eiderdown quilts, in 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.

We are pleased to state that our efforts to meet the demand for a firstclass piano, at a reasonable price, are being fully recognised. We have sold several of these beautiful toned instruments to critical buyers recently. Intending purchasers should call and see 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 prices, and see for yourself the wonderful vaiuo3 we are giving. Inquiries by post answered by return, and every care taken to give complete satisfaction. We import direct from tho world’s best makers. Brunsdeu’s, Stafford Street. ...

For even running in all woatber you cannot beat tho New Gold Crown. It has successfully withstood every test. Quick starting, bigger mileage, and all round better results have firmly established it in favour with the discriminating motorist of to-day. Obtainable from all garages, or direct from the Store. T. W r . Lynch, Strathallan Street, South Canterbury Representative. ’Phone 756. ...

For mosquito bites and akin diseases, the best antiseptic. SANDER and pons’ EUCALYPTI EXTRACT.