NEWS AND NOTES.

Timaru Herald, Volume XCVIII, 20 July 1925, Page 2

NEWS AND NOTES.

The Celtio Football Club’s annual danco will be held in St. Patrick’s Hail on Wednesday night.

In ordor to make arrangements for the entertaining of parties of officers and men from the American Fleet, a public meeting will oo held in the Municipal Chambers at 4.30 p.m. today. Tho Mayor (Mr G. J. Wallace) will preside.

The weekly euchre tourney was held in the Unitarian Hall on Saturday night, when there was another very good attendance. The games were keenly contested witli the following results:—lst prize (lady’s bicycle) Miss A. M. Holland; 2nd (doll’s pram), Mrs Cook; 3rd (stainless knives), Mr Patterson; 4th (set of jugs), Mr Wilson; sth (salad set), Mrs McKenzie; 6th (glass bowl), Mrs D’Egannek,

A curiosity in pheasants was brought down last week by Mr It. Michell, of Mamaranui, Northern Wairoa. The bird had the beautiful markings of a cock as far as head and neck wero concerned, but the body and tail feathers wero decidedly female in appearance. Sportsmen state that some seasons ago they shot similar birds, and were interested to learn that there wero still some of the same species in the district.

This season is no exception in the Waimarino district so far as sheepworrying is concerned, for. already it is reported that, a large number of sheep have boon killed bv dogs. On two farms near Rnetihi it is reported that about 30 ewes have been killed.

Another change of hotel proprietorship is announced in the taking over of the Royal Hotel by Mr F. Carter, (ate of the City and Tattersalls’ Hotels, Dunedin. Mr Carter, who is wellknown to tho travelling public, intends to place the house on the highest footing commeasurate with a moderate tariff, and with this intention, considerable improvements will shortly bo effected.

A meetieug of tho Timaru High School Old Girls’ Association will bo held in the Y.M'.C.A. on Wednesday, at 8 p.m., to mako arrangements lor holding a concert.

Student tours to Canada will be operated by the Canadian Pacific Railway Company this summer, iii conjunction w'ith tho French Summer School at McGill University. There are many student tours to Europe run year alter year, but this is tho only student tour to the Dominion of Canada and the project is decidedly new. Montreal, by virtue of its situation in tho heart of French Canada, is considered an ideal centre for tho study of tho French ■language. McGill University, realising this, established a French . summer school there in 1910. After a lapse of eight years, occasioned by thenar, the school was resumed in 1922, and the revival has proved ,an unqualified success. In the past the students have como froih all parts of Canada' and tho United States, but this year the courso lias been extended, ( and an effort will be made to enrol students from the British Isles. ...

For Influenza Colds take Woods’ Great Peppermint Cur<\

Although many, and varied are tho opinions ,so freely Vexprcssedi on the Junior High School questiour; there is no diversity of opinion as to tlio workmanship and appearance of a “Superior Suit,” as turned out by Mr G. McKitterick, at 313 Stafford Street, opposite J. Ballantynes. These suits are cut to your individual measurements and requirements, and you are guaranteed a sure fit and complete satisfaction. Save £5 on your next suit by ordering from the. Superior Suit Co., who have already established a name for quick -and efficient service and courteous attention. ...

Use “Gold Crown” motor spirit for maximum power and mileage. If very drop of “Gold Crown” motor spirit is uniform in purity, power and quality, because it vaporises rapidly, burns uniformly and cleanly, gives the maximum power and mileage, and is always the same whenever and wherever you buy it. T. W. Lynch, Strathallan Street, Timaru. Telephone No. 756.

Axministor hearth rugs, 19s 6d, at Bust and Co’s. Big Drapery Sale. ...

Messrs John Edmond, Ltd., have landed a shipment of Vulcan Smooth top Gas Ranges of the very latest model. A closed top retains all the heat, and makes the most economical cooking range on the market. Of British manufacture, with automatic lights, asbestos-linea, and beautifully finished. Messrs John Edmond, Sophia Street, will be pleased to supply further particulars on application. ...

Hand-made China laces -up to five inches wide, usually 23 lid to 4s lid, now all at Is lid a yard, at “The Louvre” Sale. ...

[With “Gold Crown” motor spirit in tho tank, there is no need for frequent carburettor adjustments, as every gallon is uniform. Your ongino will also bo free from knocking on hills or when tlio engine is pushed to its full capacity. T. W. Lynch, St-ratliallan Street, Timaru. Telephone No. 756.

Souter’s Great Sale offer, “Marlow” British boots for mon, at 25s lid a pair, usually 37s 6d. The most wonderful sale value offered in New Zealand for tho past 15 years. See grand display in window. Mail orders, please add Is. Souter’s Winter Boot Sale. ...

Genuine wire twist shirting, Is lid a yard, at Bust and Co’s. Winter Drapery Sale. ...

Febro. The cold curor. Don’t let that cold got a hold. It is foolish to talk of letting a cold “take its course” unabated, for a neglected cold may result in tho most serious trouble. Be wise and secure a bottle of Febro today. It quickly reduces high- tempera tures, relieves aches and pains, and breaks up the cold promptly. It is recognised as the unequalled remedy for influenza. Obtainable from E. 0. Ayres, M.P.S., Chemist, Timaru. Price 2s 6d, posted 3s 6d, per bottle. ...

A thought for 1925. Are you getting tho best results from your car? The secret is yours. “Duckham’s” oil gives better mileage and smooth running, and reduces your repair bill. Results have proved it the best and cheapest oil on the market. All garages. ...

The Sauce that has made New Zealand famous. “Ship” Worcester Sauce is made from the finest ingredients, and is used the world over. Stocked by all grocers and stores. ...

All wool double-bod blankets, 37s 6d a pair, at Bust and Go’s. Winter Drapery Sale. ...

Preserve your Teeth. — Listerine Tooth Paste is tho new scientific paste for preventing decay of tho teeth This paste contains among other ingredients, fruit juice, and tho antiseptic Listerine. No soap, chalk, pumice, or harmfully abrasive substance enters into its composition. Its slightly acid reaction stimulates the flow of alkaline saliva, and retards deposit of tartar about the teeth.. The use of Listerine Tooth Paste will provent tho dreaded pyorrhoea of tho gums, and as it contains no grit-, it is not harmful to the teeth. It leaves a most relresiling taste in the mouth. Price Is 9d large tube. Obtainable from E. C. Ayres, M.P.S., Chemist, 'innaru.

Fill at tho “Gold Crown” sign at service stations, garages or other dealers, or get it direct from the South Canterbury agent, T. Lynch, Strathallan Street, Timaru. Telephone No*. 756. ...

There Is no household fortunate enough to keep the China year In and year out, without breakage._ If "father Is not clumsy, mother is unlucky, and then the dear children take a hand In the smashing-up game. Knowing the general dearth of crockery, and the danger of chipped China, to the good health of the people of South Canterbury. Alston’s are once again to the rescue with a tremendous assortment of the best English China at their famous extraordinary low prices. Full details will be found at Alston’s usual advertising space on page S of this issue, just near the “Timaru Herald’s” leading article

Cream nursery flannelette, 9s lid dozen yards, at Bust and Co’s. Big Drapery Sale. ...

Davies and Co’s winter sale is now in full swing. Bargains in ail departments. Tho Manchester Department is full of special lines. Wo have just finished our annual stock-taking, which enables us to throw out all the oddments at special prices. Just a few of the specials l’or this week-end; —All wool colonial flannel, in Doctor Grey, Shetland and Orkue3', Is 6£d yard: All-wool white blankets in 9-4 sum 25s 6d pair, 10-4 size from 35s 6d, 11-4 size from 455; double bed silverdown quilts, from 25s lid; 80in. unbleached sheeting in twill and 11.8. 2s lid yard; 80in. white twill sheeting from 3s Gd yard; striped l-oller towelling IOJ-d; 24iu. white towelling’ from Is 6d yard; 27in. tea cloth for strong tea towels Is 3d yardj 36in. figured shai.tussa for curtains Is 9d; cream winccyette from Is 3d yard; 27in. nursery flannelette from 8s lid dozen; 36in. white twill flannelette from is 6d yard. Visit our store to-day. Bargains in all departments. McGruer Davies and Co. ...

Indigestion Conquered.—E. C. Ayres, chemist of limara, lias received a striking tribute to the efficacy of his Indigestion Remedy, from a recent visitor to Timaru. .This gentleman had tried several remedies in his native town of Dunedin, and it was not until a friend advised him to try Ayres’ Indigestion Remedy, that lie obtained any relief. After a few doses of this remedy, the pain ceased, the fullness after eating vanished, and he was able to throw oil this distressing ailment. His digestive organs are now restored to healthy normal action, and ho can enjoy liis three meals a day without any sign of a return of his troubles. He said life was now worth living. This remedy can be obtained from E. C., Ayres, M.P.S., Chemist, Timaru. Prico 2s 6d bottle, posted 3s 6d. ...

Finest quality English toilet soap in tho following odours: — Carnation, sweet peh, oatmeal, cucumber and glycerine, castile, old brown "Windsor, Jockey Club. Price at Alston’s, 3 cakes for Is 3d Roger and Ualet’s famous big bath toilet soap, 3 Cakes for 2s 9d. Small cakes old brown "Windsor soap 6 cakes for Is. Alston’s, direct importers. ...

Our complete stock of ladies’ gauntht woollen gloves, usually up to 6s lid, to-day all one price—3s 6d a pair, at ’Tho Louvre” Sale. ...

Gramophones! Gramophones 1 Just arrived from London, ex Rotorua. Tho greatest value ever offered in Timaru. Magnificent tone machines from £6 up to £3O. Best 'quality silent running motors, worm driven. Our goods are guaranteed true to name and description, and wo challenge anyone to refute it. Brunsden’s, Stafford Street. Established 1908. ...

A choioe range of ladies’ new sample hosiery in the latest light colours, silk, silk and wool, and cashmere, for sale to-day, at “The Louvre” Sale. ...

Odd makes and sizes in ladies’ corsets, in good strong quality. Sale prices 2s 11 d, 3s 6d and 3s lid a pair, size 21 in several makes, marked half price at “The Louvre” Sale. ...

Como along and see for yourselves Lho value Bust and Co. are offering during their Winter Sale. Now on. ...

Pianos by leading makers. We have some magnificent upright-grands for sale in Italian burr, walnut case, 4ft. 4in. high, overstrung complete iron frames, with the finest Brooks-Schwan-der action —the best in the world. You can buy on reasonable terms. Intending purchasers should call before deciding to purchase. Brunsden’e. piano experts and importers, Stafford Street.

The secret of perfect running—‘’Duckham’s” oil makes starting easy winter and summer. Try it in your car. It will give you the same satisfactory results it is giving everywhere in New Zealand. Insist on getting “Duckham’s” next time you order oil. All garages. ...

Money, we hear, Is tight. It Isn’t so tight, however, that one wideawake Timaru mercer could not take advantage of an unusually attractive offer of a line of ready-to-wear suits. Cameron’s for instance, recently bought In at a very low figure from one of the Dominion’s best known suit houses. Men who are thinking of their pockets should not fail to read Cameron’S announcement elsewhere in this Issue. ....