NEWS AND NOTES.

Timaru Herald, Volume CXXIII, 17 March 1926, Page 2

NEWS AND NOTES.

The weekly euchre tourney was held in the Unitarian Hall last ovening, with the following results : —Mr P. O’Hagan 1, Mr A. Drury 2, Mr C. McNamara 3, Mr J. Howard 4, Mr M. J. Dunne 5, Mrs Stapleton 6, Mr F• Fridd 7, Mr J. Rosevear 8.

The annual meeting of the Old Boys' Football Club will be held in Hutchison’s Rooms on March 23, at 8 p.m.

A sale of goods, cakes, etc., will be held at the Congregational Church on Thursday at 3 p.m. There will also be afternoon lea and ice creams. An excellent concert will be given in the evening at 7.45. Tho function is in aid of the organ fund.

A first rate shipment o£ the new things at Thomson’s. See centre tables, British products mainly. 75 dozen ladies’ fashionable felt hats 6/11 up, also misses, three of the latest shapes, hatters’ plush 12/6, 1 case ready to wears, very smart, 9/11 to 22/6. Real fur collars —blue, fox, sable, kasha, 24/6 to £7 7s; choice dress materials —30 lengths, 54in. Repps and kasha, gaberdines 12/6, radianta, 40in., 4/6; marl hose 1/6J, Lady cashmere 3/3 several art silk novelties 2/11 to 4/9; gloves of degree—2/11 up; fur, all tlie trimmings and clipped wool do., 2/3 to 6/(1. • Haberdashery counter densely filled. Sheeting, single bed 1/115, double 2/7J, 801 n. 2/11, good U.B. herringbone; erinoid bag handles; silk or wool jumpers, special line 7/6 to 11/6, others higher; also wool cardigans, guilts, novel, Including down, for 24/6; new satin cretonnes 1/4J; chubby umbrellas 7/11. Dominion new tweeds—dresses and men’s too, heavy flannels 1/11, blankets 21/6, rugs 16/6; wool SJd skein, 2/9 small head

Do you study your appearance? A new suit to most men is not an everyday occurrence, therefore you should invest in a suit that combines smartness of appearance and genuineness of build at the same time, paying due regard to the price. “Superior” suit prices are always lower than, others. Built under the personal supervision of Mr G. McKitterick, they give the wearer that, dressy appearance, comfortable feeling, and genuine long service that stamp them the unexcelled suit of today. Call and choose your material to-day, and be measured without delay. ...

The one mile world’s record for lightweight motor-cycles, made in 1924 by A. Woodman, was lowered at Auckland on February 27th by C. Goodman, mounted on a 2J A.J.S. Goodwin covered the eight furlongs in the remarkable time for this type of machine of ;54 8-ssec. Both lightweight and sidecar models of this famous British, cycle may be inspected at R. A. Rodgers, Stafford Street South. ...

No home should • ever be without “Sander’s,” the world’s purest Eucalyptus. Wonderful healing and antiseptic powers. If its “Hosiery” of any kind, buy it at “The Louvre.”- Better value for less money. ...

An exceptional offer of ladies’ fine knitted wool jumpers .in four new styles—roll collar, polo collar, round neck, and V neck, with or without pockets, in twelve dainty colourings—good value at, T2s 6d to 15s 6d, but to-day we offer tbe lot at 9s lid each. See centre show case early at “The Louvre.” ...

Our sale is still going strong, and fresh bargains are being offered in ail departments every day. We are holding a special sheeting campaign for this week only, we stock only reliable makes, and along with this goes our usual motto ot satisfaction or your money refunded. Single bed white twill sheeting, linen finish, 6 yards for 11s 6d: single bod white H.B. sheeting, 5 yards for 12s 6d; single bed white soft twill sheeting, 5 yards for 9s lid; double bed sheeting 72in., white twill, prices from 5 yards for 14s 6d; extra wide double sheeting 80in., heavy white 1 twill, 5 yards, for 10s lid; 80in. white twill linen finish sheeting, 5 yards for 17s 6d; 80in Finlay’s linen finish sheeting, 5 yards for 19s 6d; our best quality linen finish twill sheeting, usual price 33s 6d pair, special price 27s 6d pair. Thd above sheeting will be hemmed free of charge if so desired. Visit our store to-day. Bargains in all departments. McGruer, •avies and Co. All wool marocain, black and all newest shades, 42-inch, 4s (Id a yard. Bust and Co., drapery specialists, 84 Stafford Street South. ... Wise parents will under no circumstances / miss Cameron’s School Re-opening Fair, starting on Thursday, January 21st. Everthing the boys require, either for High or Secondary School use. ' And all at Cameron’s well known low prices. ... 40-inch pure wool dress flannels. Shades grey, navy, cardinal, saxe, and green, 4s 6d a yard. Bust and Co., drapery specialists, 84 Stafford Street South. ... Two specials this week. 500 pairs of children’s sox in all sizes and colours, all at Is a pair;- and 600. pairs of children’s sox and J sox, all sizes and colours, all at Is lid a pair, at “The Louvre.” ... Footwear for half usual price at Souter’s last 10 days of sale. Call and see the wonderful bargains. £IOOO worth of boots and shoes to be cleared in the next ten days. Half usual prices at Souter’s summer boot sale. .... Indigestion Conquered.—E. C. Ayres, chemist, of Timaru, has received a striking tribute to the efficacy of his Indigestion Remedy from a recent visitor to Timaru. This gentleman, who was a sufferer for years, had tried numerous remedies in his native town of Dunedin, and it was not until he was advised by a friend to try Ayres’ Indigestion Remedy, that ho obtained any re : lief. After a few doses, the pain in stomach and chest ceased, the fullness after eating vanished, and he was able to throw off this distressing ailment. His digestive organs are now restored to healthy, normal action, and he can now enjoy three meals a day without any discomfort. He said life was now worth living. Ilis remedy can be obtained from E. C. Ayres, chemist, Timaru, in two sizes, small 2s 6d, double size 4s 6d.

Rheumatism.— Sufferers from Rheumatism and Sciatica and allied complaints will be jffeased to learn that their trouble can now be cural by the new remedy Rumalox. Thisinedicine lias proved its efficacy in hundreds of cases, and never fails to give relief after the first bottle. It neutralises the uric acid in the system, thus getting to the seat of the trouble, and completely eliminating it. Tho aching and swollen joints arc soon reduced to normal. This remedy also acts as a tonic to tho system. 2s 6d and 4s 6d bottle. Procurable from E. C. Ayres, M.P.S., Timaru.

That Scott Broad improved ranges are gaining in popularity is proved by the increased number of sales being made by the local agones, John Edmond Ltd., Sophia Street, who carry a. full stock of ranges and spare parts. John Edmond Ltd. have also opened up a nrw shipment of the latest fireplaces and tile surrounds, etc., and will bo pleased if all interested in building will call at their warehouse and insnoot same. ...