NEWS AND NOTES.

Timaru Herald, Volume CXXIII, 15 December 1925, Page 2

NEWS AND NOTES.

H. Alichurch and Co. will hold a clearing sal© to-mon-ow at 14 Howling Street, on account of Mr T. L. Smith. Included in the list is a Sanies upright grand piano; also Calthorpo 5-seater car. ...

The cantata “Little Snowwliito” will be given in St. John’s schoolroom to-night, by pupils of Craighead school.

Tho Boys’ High School will hold its annual speech night in the Theatre Roval on Friday, at 8 p.m. Professor Shelley will-be the principal speaker. As in past years, bus.cal items, iyi.ll be rendered by tlio boys. All friends of the School are invited.

The Government advertises the offer to the public of 5£ per cent, debentures or inscribed stock, with a currency of ten years, an excellent opportunity to secure a profitable and sound investment in New Zealand Government securities. The money is to provide further capital for advances to settlers and workers through tho State Advances Office, for development of the country, and for tho promotion of increased production generally.

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 theif customers. ....

Souter’s slippers are a useful pi-e----seut for ladies, gentlemen and cliildren. 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 or .shoes if you buy them at Souter’s busy boot stores.

See out special window display of gold bracelet watches from £4 10s; armlets from 18s, and bangles. The ideal Christmas gift. A. Fraser, jeweller, 184 Stafford Street, Timaru.

Grey Hair Banisheo. —Wiry look ole! when you are still young. If your hair has lost its l , natural colour, is streaked with grey, and lacks 'lustre, get a bottle of Ayres’ 'American' Hair Restorer at once.* This remedy is a stimulating bail- tonic, frees the bead from dandruff, cleanses the scalp, and restores the grey hair to ite natural colour. It is not a dye, is not greasy. This remedy for grey hair is a necessary part of every lady’s or gent’s toilet equipment. Price 2s 6d per bottle, posted 3s 6d. _E. C. Ayres, M.P.S., Chemist, Timaru’.

,_A big purchase of ladies’ fancy'silk scarves, in new designs and colourings, now ‘ marked 3s lid, 4s lid, 63 lid, 6s lid, and 7s lid, on view to-ciay at “The Louvre.” ...

We have just opened . a now shipment of inlaid linoleum and printed linoleum in all tho latest designs; also new colours and designs in gold seal congoleum rugs. These rugs have alreauy established themselves with our numerous clients and are giving them entire satisfaction, and in addition to thi3 we give our guarantee for reasonable wear or money refunded. Wo are carrying a very large. range of reversible hearthrugs, suitable for all rooms, prices from-13s 6d to's2s .0d; all wool reversible hall'ifugs from 60s: axminster and wilton sofa, hall and corridor rags, from 493 6d; Madras and curtain nets from Is; Shantussa, 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 0d yard. We invite you to visit our store. McGraer, Davies and Co. ... HAIR BRUSHES. We have just landed direct from the makeas, a big shipment of the new hair brash called the Shinglebob, for shingled, bobbed or long hair. It is made of stiff bristles, and is a beautifully made brush in every- way. This brash is a real hair invigorator as the bristles are stiff and specially fixed into tho brash, thus giving perfect penetration to the scalp. See our window display of them, and you will admit that they are worth twice the money wo are asking for them. Secure one without delay. They are selling quickly. Our price 4s 9d, posted to any address in New Zealand. E> O Ayres, M.P.S., Chemist, Timaru.

Christmas shopping.—By selecting your Christmas gifts now 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 apparel, a change is indeed asgood as a rest. Thia can bo effected by being measured for two Superior Suits for the same price as one expensive one, which will last no longer (in some cases not as long) and look no better than those built by the Superior Suit Co., under the personal supervision of Mr G. MoKitterick. The finest material is offered for your selection, while out and workmanship is assured, ...

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

The Dairy Control Board has appointed Mr J. B. Wright, London manager. Mr Wright has had considcraolo experience in tho shipping business, and during tho war was appointed by tho Board of Trade to organise and control the import of cheese. Afterwards ho was European manager for the New Zealand Cooperative Dairy Company.

One fault found with the boys of the present generation was that they wore allowed too much pocket money, said Mr W. Fraser, principal of tho Hamilton Technical School, at a “lather and son” banquet in that town. He considered that the fathers were to blame. In hi 3 experience as a schoolmaster 110 found some boys in possession of as much as 10s at a time. He believed in allowing boys a reasonable sum each week, but 110 considered it a mistake to give them too much (reports the “New Zealand Herald. ) One effect of the practice was that boys became reckless regarding then expenditure.

Christmas comes but once a year, and extraordinary stuff has come our way. Big bargains and big facts as the private marks can be deciphered. The strike (he cause, as goods what’s wanted and faultless at a half to onethird their value. 9 5 lace collars all 1/4&, 1/6, the sets 2/3; ladies’ silk dresses, very smart, 39/11; black and white 43/6; multicolour ensemble costumes £4/12/6 —a nine guinea article; wool coats, trimmed chipped, wool, 39/6 to £4/19/6 quite better class; robe lengths. Gentlemen’s tailored dark grey suits all 57/6, odcl tweed coats 33/6; smart fawn felts, sellers 10/6; handkerchiefs, initial do. 1/4J; sox for 1/3 to 2/6, smartest wool and art silk 2/11 up; cream cricketing trousers, blazers—various—en suite; canoe shirts, wide belts, newest 1/9 to 3/6; tape in rolls 2d, fancy garters 6d, 9d, 1/-, 1/3, also 1/11. pair for presents; braces. 1/6 to Shirley, heavy police, about only thing they can beat Britain in

On view at Tregenna, 18 Craigie 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 be on view at Mr ICen Mayo's shop, for Xmas and New Year. ..

The present festive season was never better catered for than it is to-day. Our popular . emporium in every department reflects a thorough knowledge in selection and quality. The crockery department displays a very choice and wide range in chinaware, crystalware, fancy goods, novelties, 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. ....

Hundreds of bathing caps at “The Louvre,” in every style and colour. Priced at Is, Is 3d, Is 6d, Is lid to 6s lid each. ...

Rheumatism.—lt is good news to hear that Rheumatism can be cured. I'hat- has been proved by hundreds of people ,-who hnve usod Rumatox, the new remedy for rheumatism and gout, it affords instant relief in tho worst cases, no matter how long standing, or what remedies you have tried. Do not give up hope until you have tried ltumatox. A few doses relieves the pain, reduces the swelling and inflammation, and a course of this remedy never fails to eliminate the uric acid from the system. Price 2s 6d and 4a 6d bottle, posted Is extra. Prepared only by E. C. Ayres, M.P.S., Chemist, Timaru.