NEWS AND NOTES.

Timaru Herald, Volume CXXIII, 7 October 1926, Page 2

NEWS AND NOTES.

A meeting of all interested in the work of the league of Nations will be held in the Borough Council Chambers at 4.30 this afternoon. A branch of the League of Nations Union is being formed in Timaru, and it is hoped to appoint a strong executive and make arrangements for addresses by leading public men. It is not unlikely that the first speaker to Visit Timaru at the invitation of the local branch of the League of Nations Union, will be Sir James Allen (former High Commissioner).

Hr A. W. Pearse was the winner of the surprise packet' at the Wentworth Auction Mart yesterday. ....

The annual athletic sports of the Boys' High School will he held on October 15th and 16th.

With their “Herald” this morning, subscribers" will receive a well-com-piled sale circular from Miss H. C. Strachan, who, on the eve of retiring from business, announces still further drastic reductions in order to bring about the desired result a speedy clearance. Every article of clothing and drapery has been reduced considerably below cost, and keen buyers will appreciate the outstanding values offering during the final closing days of the sale. ....

Coloured kid in shoes are most fashionable for ladies. Souter’s have the largest stock' of shoes in coloured kid. Every possible shade stocked. Our business for this smart footwear extends from the Waitaki to the Rakaia. Buy your show footwear to-day, while the selection is at Souter’s Busy Boot Stores

Entries for the Timaru A. and P. Association’s Show will close with the secretary (Mr H. H. Fraser) tomorrow; They are coming in freely, and present indications point to this year’s show, especially of sheep and cattle, being better than for some years, past

The last of the season’s socials at St. Michael’s, Sandietown, in aid of the building fund, will be held tonight at 8.

Commencing at 2 p.m. to-day, at 122 Church Street West, A. N. Oalcey and Co. will sell furniture and effects on account of Mr S. Coughlan.

The usual cause of beaded edge tyres leaving the rim is due to punctures or some other leakage unknown to the user. Nevertheless, keeping tyres properly inflated is a simple and easy process, and carowners who value easy ridiug and are interested in giving their tyres fair treatment should provide themselves with that indispensable acquisition, the pressure gauge. To get the best out of tyres, the pressure gauge will enable you to inflate the tyres to the correct pressure, and if a weekly examination is made, in the event of the pressure having dropped, restore with a few strokes of the pump, Correct and regular inflation Is" the secret; .of successful dong-wear, and a few moments spent weekly in testing is far easier than an awkward hold-up on the road. The Para Rubber Company will sell you a pressure gauge, or if you desire, you may make use of their free service in this regard, and have your tyres inflated and tested with a gauge free of charge. Motorists, how about it? .... ’

■What is your spare room worth? The fact that it 1b not furnished is easily overcome. You can furnish it handsomely 1 for nothing, as the rent derived from it during this holiday season will defray the cost. Read 2. Beri’s startling announcement on page 6 of this issue. It affords you the chance of a lifetime.. .

H. Allchurch and Co. advertise particulars of a beautiful two-storied bungalow which they will sell on Wednesday, 20th inst., on account of Mrs F. S. Davidson, on the premises, 8S Wai-itl Road. At the same time they will sell the whole of the furniture and effects

H. Alluchurch and Co. will sell at their rooms to-morrow, furniture and effects

On Tuesday next, in the Bank St. Methodist Church, the choir, under Mr J. W. Holdgate, will render Haydn’s "Creation.” The soloists include Mrs Tait (soprano), Mr 11. Blakeley (tenor), Christchurch, and Mr W. J. Spratt ' (bass), also of Christchurch, with Mr A. W. Y. Vine at the organ. Only a limited number of tickets are available.

Hundreds of mothers are daily worrying about their youngsters in the winter time, when the penetrating cold lowers tl.eir resistance to disease, and makes them more liable to “pick up” anything going about. Fortfiied by a spoonful of D.C.L. Malt Extract two or throe times a. day thero is less chance of any prowliug germ gaining entrance into the system. D.C.L. Malt is extra rich in diastase, which makes is so valuable us an easily digested tonic- food. Most youngsters like it, too. Packed in lib hygienic cartons at Is 6d, from Mortons’ Pharmacy, near Ballantyr.es.

Shopping Week. —Fuji knickers 8/11, hand-worked Fuji nights 25/-, made cl genuine P.K. Fuji silk. Bust an* Co., 84 Stafford Street South

Besides being the cheapest range on the market, the latest patent "New Record Range’* built by Scott Bros., Is more economical and heavier built than any other range on the market. Full stocks and spare parts of these well-known and recognised ranges are carried by Messrs John Edmond, Ltd., hardware merchants, Sophia Street. They also carry a large and up-to-date stock of modern tile fireplaces, builders’ hardware, bathroom fittings, etc., and will be-pleased to have your Inquiry Shopping Week.—Voile and Morocain frocks, new designs and colourings one guinea each. Bust and Co., Stafford -Street South RHEUMATISM. Many people who have suffered from rheumatism, gout, sciatica, and similar ailments have secured instant marked and permanent relief by taking Ayres’ Rumatox. It quickly relieves the pain and loosens the stiffened joints, results which are duo to the property itpossesses of expelling uric acid from the system. Thin is the new remedy you nave heard so much about that has completely revolutionised the treatment of rheumatism and neuritis. Price 2s Od and 4s 6d, posted 6d extra. E. C. Ayres, M.P.S., P.H.C., Chemist, Timaru. ... LIVER TONIC. Ayres' Liver and Stomach Tonic is an unrivalled remedy for all liver and stomach disorders. If you feel tired, possess no energy, feel a fullness after eating, loss of appetite, have a pain under the right shoulder blade or between the shoulders, this is the time to take this liver tonic. It stimulates the liver to healthy activity, and makes yon feel that life is worth living. Price 2s 6d and 4s 6d, posted 6d extra. E. C. Ayres, M.P.S., P.H.C., Chemist, Timaru. ..,

The annual general meeting of the Society for Prevention of Cruelty to Animals will be held in the C.F.C.A. Board Room on Friday, at 11 a.m. Anyone interested in the work of the Society is invited to attend.

The official opening of the Timaru Bowling Club’s greeu will take place on Saturday, 9th, at 2.30 p.m.

The Railway Department advertise excursion fares to Dunedin in connection with the races on 14th and 16th October.

A bazaar is to be held in Chalmers Hall this afternoon and evening, and on Friday afternoon and evening. The bazaar will he opened by the Mayor at 2.30. Many and interesting side-shows will ensure a happy time. Those entering for the baking competition are reminded to have their entries at the hall by noon

To-morrow at 1.45, Morton and Co. will commence a series of sales of prime lamb and mutton. A shop has been specially erected to handle this meat in, and it is for unreserved sale. The public have the opportunity of securing the primest of meat at their own prices

To-morrow at 2 p.m. in Bockaert’s garage, Morton and Co. sell by auction sixteen good used cars, principally Buicks. All these cars are in good running order. Trials can be given, and the auctioneers’ instructions are to sell

Following their usual custom, the Mount Cook Motor Co. will run a special Labour Day week-end trip to the Hermitage, leaving Timaru on Saturday, 23rd inst., at 9 a.m. and 12 noon, and returning the following Monday, leaving the Hermitage at 2 p.m. Tariff and fares have been greatly reduced, and the cost, £5, includes everything accommodation and return fare. Here is the grand opportunity you have been looking for—the chance to see the Hermitage, the "Switzerland of the South Seas,” at your own price. Enjoy a real "miracle” holiday, the most beautiful, thrilling and care-free time you will ever experience, by looking to-day with the Mount Cook Motor Co., Ltd., Strathallan Street, Timaru. Telephone 633

Thomson’s marvellous cash stores. —3Gin. pillow cotton 1/1, 40in. 1/4 i, Finlay’s linen finish 1/11, single beds 1/11 up, double 2/6, extra widths 2/11, 3/3, grey scout shirtings 1/3, new stuff lonic, showroom, coats, ensembles, robes 16/11 to pounds; domestic numbers 4/G to 9/11 —quite cheap; Fuiji silk blouses, parcel of 60 linen and linen finish, table linen bought LondonErin manufacturer’s samples less 33 1-3 dis. moving freely 4/G to 10/11 a full size 10/11 2J by 2 yds., 30 dozen newest, prettiest silk ties 2/11 to 5/G —talk of town—-never have seen equalled. Hand-knit sox 2/11, bright colours, 12 dozen famous 1/2 quality, all wool, men’s size, striped neglige shirts 5/6, do. with collars 7/9, quite fast tobralco do. pyjamas too, grey flannel trousers 15/6, 27/6, gaberdine 16/9 to 27/6, tweed sports coats, well cut 38/6; see windows. ......

A “Sincerity” Suit indicates thd well dressed man, and ilie saving represented is considerable. In a range of over 50 sizes, a.t Cameron’s,. Stafford Street, Timaru. ...

Children’s embroidered voile frocks in dainty colours also a new range of Children's cotton rompers and pinafores now on view at “The Louvre.”,...

What will undoubtedly be good news for the pipe smokers of South Canterbury is the fact that Porter and Dawson have just landed direct from America, a large consignment of light and dark plug tobacco, the quality of which well merits a trial by the most fastidious smoker. By their enterprising action, Porter and Dawson have got behindHhe big tobacco trusts, who are making such enormous profits by their monopolies. The new brand is “Northpole,”

and Porter and Dawson’s price is 1/per 2oz. plug, or 7/9 per lb, nett spot cash, postage extra

“The Louvre” are now showing a smart selection of summer frocks in striped fuji and floral voiles, also a wonderful variety of marabout stoles in new colours at remarkably low prices. ...

Shopping Week.—Jenny Wren silk hose 2/11 a pair, in white, peach nude, cream, champagne, sponge, blush. Other numbers up to 14/6 a pair. Bust and Co., 84 Stafford St. South

To mark the final days of our sale, McGruers intend to have special reductions in sheetings. We stock only the reliable makes of the leading manufacturers; 54in. unbleached sheetings from 1/9 yard, 72in. unbleached sheetings from 2/6 yard, 80in, unbleached sheotings from 2/9 yard; special line 54in. white twill sheeting 1/11 yard, 54in. white twill sheeting linen finish 10/6 pair, 80in. white twill sheeting 2/11 yard, 80in. linen finish white twill sheeting 16/11 paid, SOin. Finlay’s white twill sheeting linen finish 18/9 pair, 80in. heavy twill scoured sheeting, special value 4/6 yard. We are also offering a special line of seagrass mats and squares; mats from 2/11 to 5/11, squares 25s to 39s 6d. Just a few single and double silverdown quilts, to be cleared at 19/11, single bed size, and 23/11 for double bed size. All remnants and oddments to be cleared at half price. We invite you to visit our store to-day. McGruer, Davies and Co. Ladies’ holeproof hose Llama finish, in all colours, for Is lid a pair at “The Louvre.” ... WHOOPING COUGH. Ayres’ Whooping Cough Syrup is in great demand just now for that distressing- malady. As soon as the symptoms of whooping cough develop, tliis remedy should be given. It liquifies the tough mucus, making 'it easier to expectorate, and. renders the paroxysms of coughing less severe, it does not contain any narcotics, and is therefore quite suitable for young children. Get a bottlo without delay, and avoid those sleepless, nights which aro so distressing to the patient and parent alike. Price 2s and 3s fid per bottle. Posted 6d extra. E. C. Ayres, M.P.S., P.H.C.. Chemist, Timaru. ...