NEWS AND NOTES.

Timaru Herald, Volume CXXIII, 24 June 1926, Page 2

NEWS AND NOTES.

Tli 0 Secondary Schools’ Association has withdrawn the criticism of technical schools’ teachers in its common U on Mr Tate’s report, which gave so much offence. It states that the Association lmd not considered it before it was published, and admits that it teas not a fair statement.

The fortnightly meeting of Court Southern Cross, 3123, A.0.F., was held on Tuesday e,veiling, Bro. T. C. Baker, C.R., presiding. The woodwards reported that four members had, notified illness since last meeting Whilst two had declared off the funds. The S.AV., Bro. 11. Parfoot, notified having changed his address. The Court expressed sympathy with Bro. C. J. Moore, secretary of the Dispensary Board, who is at present indisposed, and ordered that a letter of sympathy bo • sent wishing Bro. Moore a ’ speedy recovery. Bro. .1. T. Ellis, P.D.C.R., reminded members that he intended to move a resolution at next meeting, affecting the rate of interest that is at present being charged upon loans. Accounts, amounting to £4 0 14s sd, were passed for payment.

For the bobbed and shingled heads : AVo have just received a good line of hair clippers especially adapted for trimming the back of the neck, well made, easy to operate; anyone can handle them. Price 6s. Call and inspect at Alston’s Stocktaking Sale. ...

Commencing at 2 p.m. to-day, at the Manse, Pleasant Foint, .A. N. Onkev and Co. will bold a sale of furniture, on account of the Rev. G. D. Falconer. To-morrow at 2 p.m. in the Mart, the firm will sell furniture and effects of a deceased estate, to be followed at 2.45 by a range of new drapery. ...

The extraordinary cheap coats are 'making themselves felt at Thomson’s. Good heavy woollen in velour, many richly fur trimmed, 47/G, 52/6, to 63/ a six guinea coat anywhere; maids’ 37/11 (we dropped a little on these as we required something cheap about that price—--52/6 value); the cot Kaiporia down quilts 7/11, good value too; 27in. dress flannel also—saxe, brown, kingfisher, scarlet; and others 2/51; 42in. Roslyn, all colours, 4/3 to 5/11; bottle G/G; stockinettes, Wheelings 6/11, 9/11; fingering wools 5/6 head up; silk and wool Kaiapoi jumpers 21/6, all wool knitted do. 6/11, S/ll to 25/6; wool coats 2S/11, up to 95/-; wool costumes from 27/,6. Famous shirtings 1/2J, flannels 1/11, flannelettes 73d to 1/11, madras muslins 1/11; blankets, great value, including flannelette Nos., large size 5/11 each, seagrass mats at 4/3, 6/9, look well in a neat home

Have you seen the sale prices on all ladies’ woollen goods at “The Louvre.” Sale jumpers from 4s lid, costumes reduced to 15s 6d, cardigans and pullovers from 13s Gd, wool coats from 17s Gd. AVatch our windows daily.

The attention of motorists is called to the varied stock of accessories now on view in Todd and Co.’s showroom window in Stafford Street.. To-day is the last day, prior, to stocktaking, the entire stock of accessories, tyres, etc., will'be offered at substantially reduced prices for cash. All goods arc the products of leading makers, and are offered at prices which afford a unique opportunity to motorists to secure their requirements at “sacrifice prices.” The same firm are offering, for this month only, a number of used cars on account of themselves and clients. These cars have Been reduced to a figure which will appeal to those contemplating the purehaso of a good usod car. Particulars of these cars may bo found in the firm’s advertisement on the front page of this issue. ...

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 new shipment of the latest fireplaces and tilo surrounds, etc., and will be pleased if all interested in building will call at their warehouse and inspect same.

Pull-over sweaters and cardigans as colourful as the rainbow, and yet the I)eight of good taste, havo arrived at Cameron’s. At the modest price asked, these are expected to make only i: short stay. ...

CHILDREN’S COUGH REMEDY.--Ayres’s Junior Cough and Cold Remedy should be kept in every home. It is composed of harmless ingredients :u:ct ran be given to children of all ages A few doses quickly relieve the coughing, promote expectoration and reduce the temperature in feverish colds. Pleasant to take and children like it. Price Is Od and 2s Gd: posted 6d extra E. C. Ayres, M P.S., P.H.C., Chemist, Timaru.

Souter’s waterproof boots are wellknown through the Island. Their Mackenzie waterproof shooter has been on the market for twenty years, and they never havo had a complaint. Every pair is guaranteed. Souter’s for gum-boots and waterproof farm boots. ...

Mr G. Broad has purchased the hoot and shoe stock of Mr Jonas Smith, Stafford Street North, and is offering it for sale at bargain prices. ...

A tablefull of child ren’s fleecy bloomers, all sizes, in cream, navy, grey and saxe. Sale prices :Is lid, 2s 3d, 2s 5d and 2s lid. At “The Louvre” Sale. ...

20 boxes ladies’ wool gauntlet gloves, usually up to 5s 6d; sale juice, all charing at 2s lid, at “The Louvre.”

Every article reduced is the slogan at Busr, and Co.’s big bargain winter sale of drujierv.

A few only left, girls! dainty woollen dresses, to clear at os lid, 7s lid, Ds lid, and 12s 6d, in all sizes; also hoys’ and girls’ all-wool jerseys, now 4s 6d, 4s lid, and 5s lid, in all colours. See tlicso at “Tlio Louvre” Sale.

Bust and Co., 84 Stafford Street South, have now commenced their winter ea'e. The whole of the stock is being offered at cut prices. Every article reduced.

INFLUENZA. — For Influenza and colds in the head, there is nothing bettet than F’ebro. It quickly relieves those aches and pains and reduces feverishness after a few (loses. The running of the eyes and no.so is checked at once, and tho congested and stuffy feeling in the head is promptly relieved. Influenza and colds are the most common of ailments, and the inijxirtanee of checking them in the early •stage cannot bo overestimated. F’ehro lias been used by thousands with remarkable success, and all testily to 'ts wonderful properties. Price 2s 6d and 4s 6d; posted 6d extra. E. C. Ayres, M.P.S , P.H.C., Chemist, Timaru.

A shipment of tho famous long-life Burgess batteries and torches lias arrived at Rodgers’s, Stafford Street. All sizes from the tiny twiuklur to the 12 e.p. kind. A high-grade article at a iow figure, inspection solicited. R. A. Rodgers, motor and cycle importer and dealer, Tifiiiiru. M

A euchre tournament and dance in aid of the building fund, will bo bold in St. Michael's Hall, Wilson Street, to-night at S.

Tniric and Higgins arc instructed to sell by private treaty a splendid sheep >- ri’- imt f.:i;?i, mi'i h’ 'oiy- : *mi should peruse carefu'ly what they offer. The owner’s instructions arc to soil on account of ill-health, and reasonable terms can bo arranged. The firm invite early inquiry as they expect to effect a sale shortly. Inspection can be arranged to suit clients.

The business bouses in Timaru. are at present offering many great opportunities to buyers who are alive to securing their requirements to advantage. But there is one particular sale which is always looked forward to with keen interest. AVe refer to Porter and Dawson’s annual stocktaking sale of crockery and household hardware. As this firm is noted throughout South Canterbury for choice and value in those, particular lines, and their emporium is so cen--1 rally situated in Stafford Street, their genuine sale is always a most popular ono. The sale opens oil Friday, the 25th inst., and the mutual satisfaction is anticipated. AA’atcli for their advertisement in our Friday’s issue

NERVE TONIC. —Are you troubled with nerves and loss of sleep? If so take a course t»f Ayres’s Nervita. It is

a brain and nerve food, and will prove a boon to thousands of men and women who are run down through over-work, worry or anxiety. It increases mental activity and muscular power, improves the appetite, and fatigue and depression of spirits occur less frequently. Anyone who is overworked or subject to mental strain derives immense benefit from a course of this medicine. As a general building up tonic, it is unequalled. Price 2s Gd and 3s Gd ; posted Gd extra. E. C. Ayres, M.P.S., P.H.C., Chemist, Timaru

Now that there is a little sharpness in the air, the time is right here for you to purchase your winter requirements in tiie way of blankets, flannels, and eiderdown quilts. All wool Colonial flannel in Shetland, Dr. Grey and Orkney Is 9d yard. All wool Colonial flannel in all shades Is lid yard. A New Zealand production in Plunket flannel, a substitute for Doctor flannel, all shades 3s Od. Coloured doctor flannel in fawn, sky rose, royal blue, nigger brown and pink, 4s lid yard. All wool shirting, good designs from 3s lid. Heavy grey plaiding flannels from 3s lid vanf. Good warm quilts for the cold nights from 27s 6d. All the best makes of blankets always in stock. AVe only keep the best, and our prices arc the lowest. Visit our busy storo to-dav, we will be pleased to show you the goods. McGruer, Davies and Co. ...

Your guarantco of. the purest Eucalyptus is pink carton with green band bearing signature SANDER A- SONS..

Buy a Indy’s guaranteed rainproof coat at “The Louvre” Sale to-day; all colours, at 29s 6d. ...

A sufferer of neuritis for two years recently expressed the fact that ins complaint disappeared like magic, after taking, a short course of vjnits-J.t Tabs. He tried all sorts of tablets and cures advertised for this complaint, and Quits-lt quits it quickest. These tablets are absolutely harmless, and are the only tablets with a tonic alter effect. ÜbUinablo everywhere Is 6(1 a box. Headaches and neuralgia quitted within ten minutes. They’re great.