NEWS AND NOTES.

Timaru Herald, Volume CXXIII, 22 December 1925, Page 2

NEWS AND NOTES.

An important sale of town properly, ..lie of- the biggest effected ior some lime, lias just been completed. Ihr valuable luisiues.- block, with large frontage to Sirathallan Street and containing nearly .'.-acre, occupied on the ground .floor by Boekm-rt. s garage and Baling and-Co., and upstairs pv-eVlessrs .Marshall and 'Don, lias hern acquired hv a local purchaser. The property is situated in the huh o! the busiiK"'-, centre, and the price paid is another indication of the confidence in Timaru as a. go-ahead town. The side was negotiated bv Messrs Imrie and Higgins, Ltd. The Timaru Pipe Bund, .assisted by the leading local dancers, will give a variety concert on the Bay on Wednesday evening at S. 11. Allchurch and Co. will hold their weekly sale to-morrow (Wednesday). commemtcing at 1 o’clock, with Christmas poultry, etc.

A country resident of the Danimvirke -district, with his wife and little son, had an unpleasant experience, lie subsequently informed a reporter that he dcs.rcd to warn the public regarding cherries pun-lmsed in the shops. Two members of his family su Herod \iry severe pain and he lost the use oi liis limbs, the only reason he cun ascribe for the trouble being eating a pound oi ■''cherries. .-He 'also .ate some -tinnedsalmon, .but- two. other .members-of '-t-li'e• ; family,--who also ate- siilmon, <but not clicn'.e.swore not affected. It is thought i lint,--these cherries wore sprayed, ami the rain had pot washed olf ilia arsenate of load. This is the. only case of .'.the kind! that has been'brought to notice, hut t,he.public. might he wall advised to wash cherries before partaking of them too freely. Hundreds of people of all ages will find ideal solutions of their Christmas gift problems at. Cameron’s, the leading Timaru men's shop, this year. Wo are confident of this, because many hundreds of useful, sure-to-be appreciated gifts for men have been collected. A glance at the half-page announcement that this live establishment publishes elsewhere. in this issue will indicate how comprehensive- an array of. practical suggestions is presented '.to., .gift seekers. .. Bath Crystals.. No. value- ‘in town equals ours in' Bath Salts, Js,. Is 3d, 2;i, 2s Gd, 3s, 35,6d,_4s Gd, ,;3s, 7s Gel. Fanc ( V soap novelties. Ra&bit/Soap Ls.9d, Frog Soap 9d, Pip,. Sqileak and Wif I'rod Soap 3s box. I'in'i'jimc.'novelties, all kinds oi birds, animals,'Tlowehs,' etc. Fancy Soap in boxes-, a 'grand assortment. Best value*.in town. E. ' (J.- Ayres,,chemist, Timaru. , .

Xylonite Hair Brushes. We have just Handed from; the? British Xy-lomte Cq. a. large shipment of ; White Ay ionite Brushware. . Having „ imported,., .these direct we can'offer them at a very low price. Every byptslv,suarauteed. -Price ids 6d, 15s, 17s Gd, 21s. To every pulehaser of a AVhito XjMonitc Hajr Brush we present free a high quality comb domatch. We.also have n. fine assortment of Xylonite Putt' Bowls, Hair Tidies, Pin 'Travs. Brush and Set, Trays, Clothes Brushes, etc., etc. Inspect our Military Hair Brushes, Satinwood, or ■Ebony, 15s,- J7s Gd, 21 s, 22s Gd. Wonderful Value. E. C. Ayres, chemist, Timaru. ... . When applied to wearing appdioi, a change ig indeed as good as a Vest. This can be effected by being meSS'ii'rcd for two Superior Suits for the sameprice as one expensive one, which will last no longer (in some cases ndU’"gs long) and look no better than those built by the Superior Suit Co., under the personal supervision of Mr G. -.'MeKitterick. The finest material- is ottered for your selection, while: cut and workmanship is assured w Our goods are ticketed with , a goodbig price ticket in the windows and in tile shop. Alston’s are'proud of"the reputation they! have earned of giving tlie public biggest possible value for cash. Direct importers, Timaru. Inspection. cordially ' invited, always, .. at Alston’s. ... ;•• The latest in bedroom toilet sets is the new “Galatix” ware, in grey and brown; brush, and- comb, mirrors, and other toilet, requisites. Beautiful QJimtmas Gifts at Fraser's, .. -184 Stafford Street.. •.... .

Oeo. Reid advertises a house to let near the Bay.

! Priest and Uohlgate, Ltd., having I now completed the extensive alterations | in their premises, desire to thank their i mans' customers for kindly forbearance ; while ; the. .work was proceeding. They v, ill now he glad to welcome them Ironi i the front- door in Stafford Street. They ,i wi-4i all a delightful Christmas time, i and a most hn))))v and jn-osperous New Year. ... There was a good attendance at the wmTvly eiU'iire tourney held in. the Unitarian Hall on Saturday evening. The results were-: —Mr. D. McKenr.iu I. Mr Hood 2. Mr Walker 3, Mrs Quested I, Mr It.' Pierce 5, Airs Muyo «. Air Thornhill 7, Air L. Barker 8. T lie. first prize for next Saturday s tourney will he a travelling rug. The festive season brings unexampled demands —Thomson’s are equal to them. Chubby umbrellas, hag attached. 9,11, 12/11; silk sox for infants,, silk hose for ladies, -1 \ hose lot men; 10 or more silks, regulation panamas and narrow brim, ; noiit'leintm'r j also: lounge felts, three j good colours now in, 10/11, good shape, loo; handkerchiefs 1/2 to j .'.s’ Gd; gentlemen’s ready to wear I suits, an wool h 7 /1( —gteys . aim browns; tobralco shirts. Ilorrocks’s ■Nos. !.)/G, 9/11.' Toys by the thousand for (ho woe ones. Rohe lengths .1 case table oil beiges, from the. I maiiuiau.uror; Imisu mats,, ueaU.o: braid, straws, rugs, linoleums; underwear of all classes, aetacn, tlielma, \ ary good t»/ i> up, Japan make lea-. than half; Indies’ Nos. —Roslyn,, vedonis, St. Margaret, sleeves and 1 sleeves ’ no sleeves; combs, en su.ie. Froc.ks ~ol; art silk. ..very-, thing dainty and good anil quite mo , derate. ....

“ ,i farmer who called himself a cuwcnckie, was grousing the other day in a paper .lixmt getting it in the neck from the weather,” said a draper to a, ‘‘Taihape Times” reporter. ‘‘Look at my windows—tilled with muslins and there's snow out on. life hills. Take it irom me. the eow-eoekio is not the only joker wlm gets it in the neck.”

Toys for Fairlie.- A unique opportunity to secure toys, for the festive, season is novY open to'Fttirlio residents. A large stock of traveller's siunples'lias been, purchased at iin exceptionally favourable figure, anil is being retailed out at ordinary cost prices at' the Gladstone Hotel sample rooms for a short season O'lily. All lines must be sold before the New .Year. .Seize this opportunity, to 'phi-chase-the latest-toys of" all possible varieties at prices unequalled in. the island. ’ '

. Holiday, presents, in endless variety at Ayres’ • Pharmacy! - Beautiful ■ large decanters of Eau "- do Cologne and Lavender Water 10s Gd.-each. Tliesc make' beautiful ornaments for a lady’s dressing table and' would he most acceptable presents. Cut glass bottles, beautiful high-gi'ilde quality 5s to 12s Gd. - Perfume Sprays, all colours and sizes, prices ,5s Gd, Gs 6d. 7s Gd, 8s 6d, '.los, 12s Gil, to 15s. Alanicure sets 10s, 12s Gd, 15s to 21s. E. C. Avres, chemist, Timaru. ... Suitable, bTrHcaabla, satisfying gifts for all at ‘‘The Louvrs,” Cautral Stafford Street.' .... Tlie present festive season was never better caterad-dor. than it Is to-day. Our popular 'emporium in every; department:reflects a. thorough ■knowledge in selection and /innUiy. The crockery, department displays a very choice .and wide-i-aiige in, chinaware,, cr,ystahvar6v.!..fifh.cy -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 anil value. All roads lead to Porter and Dawson's , That Scott Bros.’ improved ranges are gaining in popularity is proved by the increased number of sales being made ~by the local agents, John Edmond' Ltd.,- Sophia Street, who carry a full stock of ranges and spare parts. John Edmond Ltd. have also opened up a iinv shipment of the latest fireplaces and tile surrounds, etc., and n ill be pleased if. all interested in building will call at their warehouse and: inspect same. ...

What does a lady' appreciate more than a pair of serviceable silk or art silk hose, dainty handkerchiefs, or the latest in silk scarl’s? AJi these are to be had in endless variety at just the price you want to pay at The Louvre, Central Stafford St. . . The centre of attraction.—Have you see the centre showcase at “The Louvre,” displaying most unusual values in ladies’ corsets at 2/11, 3/11, 4/11 to 21/-. A big purchase of over 1000 pairs. See the dainty' brassieres at 2/6, 2/11, 3/11 to 6/11. New corselettes at 6/11, 7/11, S/ll to 19/6. Special —The new "reduce” rubber corsets in all sizes, at 11/G a pair. . . Fairlie residents will find the largest range of gifts, ornamental and useful, at Dewar’s. There the Xmas gift problem in easily solved. Large stocks last to hand give splendid choice for all with a range of price to meet universal satisfaction.— L. Dewar, jo arc! lav, Fairlie. If it is a frock for the holidays of an.v kind, ladies’ will find an endless choice at much under usual prices,at “’The Louvr»,” Central Stafford Street It you don’t know what to give ibis Christmas .just study our window fun of gift- _ suggestions 5 for ladies, gentlemen, -gills and keys, if you don’t sec what you want in the window please step inside and inspect our large stock ol jewcilery -gilts of every description. A. Eraser, jeweller, .184 SUill’ok. Street. ...

Sonler’s slippers are a useful present for ladies, gentlemen and children. Our Christmas fair prices makes it easy for-.von to buy a good quality' slipper for mother or father. No better Christmas gift than slippers or .-hoes if you buy- them at Sumer’s busy boot stores. On view at: Trc-gcnna, IS Craigie Avenue, 1000 cards suitable for Christmas and New Tear gilds; own photos of. English and New Zealand scenery, stencilling, etc. Prices vary 3d to 1/-. Exhibited Dec. 14 —]!). 1 i'ojii l—C p.m. Your visit will he much, appreciated, and you will not be disappointed. All not sold will bo on view at Mr Ken .Mayo’s whop, for Xmas and .New Year. . . IVe have just opened a new shipment of inlaid linoleum and printed linoleum in- all the latest designs; also new colours and designs in gold seal (ougolcum rugs. Those rugs have already established thom.selvwa with our MiiiK-iou.-, ciic-nlo and are giving them entire .sau-dsetion. and in addition to tills wo give our guarantee tor reasonable wear or money refunded.. We are carrying a very large range of rovers i Ido hearthi ugs. suitable for nil rooms, prices Iron- 13.; (Id to 52s (id; all wool reversible hall -nig.; from Goa; uxi,-duster and wilton sol a, ball and corridor rugs, from -19 sGd ; Madras and eunnin be is from Is; Siiantussa, in cream grounds, wiili floral designs, is i)d yard : B-.irm-uu voiles, from Is 9d void; I), deh -s rnreiuejlt chilli, from 2,s Hil yard; iadohm curtain nei-s, from 5.. G<! yard. Wo invito you to -. i.-at our aluic. MeGruer. .Davie* ami.