NEWS AND NOTES.

Timaru Herald, Volume CXXIII, 14 December 1925, Page 2

NEWS AND NOTES.

The Old Boys’ Swimming Club will hold a 50 yards handicap in the Century Baths at 5.45 thi3 evening.

Parents oil South School district are requested to note that there will he no school to-day. Children assemble as usual to-mon\.

Parents of South End are urged to attend the meeting at South School to-night to organise support for the South End queen candidate at the floral fete.

Entries for the AVaimato Caledonian Society’s jubilee sports meeting close to-morrow.

On view at Tregenna, 18 Cralgie Avenue, 1000 cards suitable for Christmas and New Year gifts; own photos of English and New Zealand scenery, stencilling, etc. Prices vary 3d to 1/-. Exhibited Dec. 14—19, from I—6 p.m. Your visit will be much appreciated, and you will not ,be .disappointed. All not sold will ■bo, on view r at Mr Ken Mayo’s shop, for Xmas and New Year. ..

Did you receive the 4-page illustrated catalogue with your paper this morning? If not, write to Alston’s and one will be posted to you by return. AVheU you get the list keep it' for reference. It will help you to ' choosV your, gifts for Christmas, .19.25. You save on your purchases by buying., at 'Alston’s. .....

/ .The present festive season was never better,’, catered for than it is to-day.:''Our popular emporium in qvory department reflects a thorough knowledge.'in selection and qtiauiy. The crockery department displays a very choice'and wide range in chinaware, crystalware, fancy goods, no'velties, and all household necessities. Every article, marked in plain figures, our reasonable prices proving that’ we are direct importers. The grocery, provision, and confectionery departments always enjoy a high reputation for quality, assortment' and value. All roads lead to Porter and Dawson’s. ....

Sound advice.—Don’t delay your shopping this Christmas. Nothing gained by waiting. Alston’s are pleased to put anything aside by paying a small deposit. By selecting your gifts early you get the pick of our immense stocks. Alston’s wish to avoid disappointing their customers

AVhen you choose a Christmas gift for a “mere man” let the gift be useful. Cameron’s, in Stafford Street, are offering an unusually attractive 'range of sensible suggestions for Christmas Gifts for meir/ 'You'll be ‘wise: to pay him an early visit. No obligation to purchase if- you don’t see what you want. ..

Souter’s slippers are a useful present for ladies, gentlemen and children. Our Christmas fair prices makes it easy for you to buy a good quality slipper for mother or father. No better Christmas gift than slippers' "hr shoes if you buy them at Souter’s busy boot stores. . ...

See out speciaT window display of gold bracelet watches from £4 10s; armlets from 18s, and bangles. The ideal Christinas gift. - A.. Fraser, - Street,- Timaru.

Hundreds -of-bathing caps at “The Louvre,”: iH every style and colour. Priced at Is, Is 3d, Is 6d,: Is ; lld to 6s lid each. ... J, \ f

Grey Hair Banishea.—Why look old wben you are still ypung.. If your.hair has lost its'natural colour, is streaked with grey, and lacks lustre, get a bottle of Ayres’ American Hair Restorer at once. This remedy is a stimulating hair tonic, frees the bead from dandruff, cleanses the scalp, and restores the grey hair to its natural colour. It is not a dye, is not greasy. This remedy for grey hair is a necessary pa,rt of every- lady’s or gent's toilet-equip-ment. Price 2s 6d pea- bottle, posted 3s 6di. E. C. Ayres, M.P.S., Chemist, Timaru.

A big purchase of ladies’ fancy silk scarves, in hew designs and colourings, now marked 3s lid, 4s lid, 5s lid, 6s lid, and 7s lid, on view to-day at “The Louvre.” ...

We have Just opened a new ship* ment of ..inlaid linoleum and printed linoleum in all the latest designs; also new colours and designs in gold seal congoleum hugs. These rugs have already established themselves with our numerous-- clients and are giving them entire satisfaction, and in addition to this we give our guarantee for reasonable wear or money refunded. We are carrying a very large range of reversible hearthrugs, suitable for all rooms, prices from 13s 6d to 52s 6d; all wool reversible hall rugs from 655: axminster and wilton sofa, hall and corridor rugs, from 49s 6d; Madras and curtain nets from Is; Shuntussa, in cream grounds, with floral designs. Is 9d yard; Bordeau voiles, from Is 9d yard; fadeless casement cloth, from 2s lid yard; fadeless curtain nets, from 6s 6d yard. We invite you to visit our store. McGruer, Davies and Co. ... HAIR BRUSHES. We have just landed direct from the makers, a big shipment of the new hair bnlsk called tho Shinglebob, for shingled, bobbed or long hair. It is made of. stiff bristles, • and is abeauthuily made brush in every way. ..This brush is a real hair invigorator as the bristles are still' and specially fixed into tho brush, thus giving perfect penetration to the scalp. , See our window display of them, and you will admit that they arc worth twice tho money we are asking for them. Sceuro one without delay. They are selling quickly. Our price 4s 9d, posted to any address in New Zealand. E; C Ayres, M.P.S., Chemist, Timaru.

Christinas shopping.—By selecting your Christmas gifts notv you get the pick of the goods. There is nothing gained by leaving - your purchases to Christmas week. By paying a small deposit Alston’s will be pleased to put any goods aside for you to take at your' convenience

When applied to wearing apparwl, a change is indeed as good as a rest. This can- be effected by being measured for two Superior Suits for the same price as one expensive one, which wili last no longer (in some cases not as long), and look -no better than those built by the .Superior Suit Co., under iln. pri soit.*d-supervision of Mr G. MeKitterick. The finest material is offered for your selection, while cut and workmanship is assured. ...

For ladies only.—Have you decided on that Christmas present yet? If not, take the lift in Tekapo Buildings lo first, floor and step across the corridor to Miss Crawford’s. You will he agreeably surprised at the numerous intimate little things that you can purchase for a modest outlay. For your real man friend there are presents in art ioatherwork, both usetul and ornamental