NEWS AND NOTES.

Timaru Herald, Volume CXXIII, 17 March 1927, Page 2

NEWS AND NOTES.

On Wednesday next, at 1.30, at “.Bay A 7 iew,’’ 11 Howling Street, A. N. Oakey and Co., conduct a sale of new furniture and effects, from A. If. Latter. On Friday, 25t.h. March, at 2 p.m. at Strathallan Street, the firm will submit six building sections, situated at corner of North and Rose Streets and Rugby Street, Higbfield, respectively.

A very fine shipment of beautiful designs in tiles from the leading English makers has been landed- byJohn Edmond Ltd., and they will be pleased to show them at their warehouse, Sophia Street, to all home builders who wish to beautify their homes, and they are well worthy of inspection. A full range of Scott Bros, well known ranges, open fire boilers, destructors, and spare parts are always kept in stock. ...

To-day at 2 p.m. at AYentworth Auction Mart. Auction sale of ,Mr Bruce Lawrence's collection of oil, water colours, and pastels.

To-morrow, Friday, at 2 p.m. at Wentworth Auction Mart. Auction sale of unclaimed goods, including ladies’ and gent’s bicycles on account of Commissioner of Police.

Thomsons’ gentlemen’s suits (hand-made) are really first-class; could hardly he improved upon, 250 pieces of material also to select from. All Wool Worsteds, Serges, Tweeds, Bannockburns, Dress Suitings, Overcoatings, Trouserings, from the best makers. Thomson can make a lower-priced suit if required, but is it worth it? The suits have best of everything in them, even to silks, twists, thread, well cut and made by thoroughly proficient people on the premises, and give thorough satisfaction; beside being such desirable goods they easily stand once if not twice recuperation at the hands of the local" experts—after perhaps 2 to 3J years’ satisfactory wear in first place. It does not make a £7 7s to £9 9s suit very costly if say after twice renewal at 12/- or 147total cost, say £8 10s divided by 5 (5 years) equals £1 12s per annum, and to be well dressed largely contributes to happiness and pleases the better half, too. ...

Big shipment just arrived of fancy china tea sets, cups and saucers, jugs, vases, salad bowls, sweet dishes, and ornaments, all marked at special low prices, 'at Alston’s, next Grand Pictures. ...

Money has flowed freely into South Canterbury from the Golden Climax art union. One fortunate person received the £IOO, another £25, and there were five other smaller amounts. The £2OOO, however, did not-reach Timaru. Those who study the workings of fortuitous chance consider the time has now arrived in the final “Now or Never’’ art union, when the first prize of £2OOO should go to some lucky buyer in this district. This is the final art union for big money, as the Government has decided to, limit the amount of the prize money after this last chance. It is interesting to note that the ticket for the £IOO prize was sold at the office of the secretary, Stafford Street. ...

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 had tried numerous remedies in his native town of Dunedin, and it was not unltl he w.as advised by a friend to try Ayres’ Indigestion Remedy that he obtained any relief. After a few doses of this remedy, the pain 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 enjoy his three meals a day without any sign of a return of his troubles. He said life was now worth living. This remedy can be obtained from E. C. Ayres, M.P.S., chemist. Price, 2/6 and 4/3, posted 6d extra...

YEAST-VITE TABLETS— The lightning pick-me up. Contains 96per cent, pure yeast and hoa’';h-giv-ing vitamines. These tablets f* specially recommended to tho»„ troubled with bolls, skin eruptions, and for all blood Impurities. For all stomach troubles these tablets are unsurpassed. The gentle fermentation of the yeast when In contact with the gastric juices of the stomach, cause a stimulating, buoyant feeling of extreme vigour. To anyone troubled with indigestion, rheumatism, nerves, boils, skin blemishes, general run-down conditions, try a course of these tablets and see what a wonderful effect they have. Sold in three sizes—small, medium and large—from E. C. Ayres, M.P.S., P.H.C., Chemist, Timaru. RHEUMATISM.—Rumatox Is the new remedy which has completely revolutionised the treatment of rheumatism and neuritis. It promptly relieves the pain and i loosens the stiffened joints, results which are due to the property it possesses -of expelling uric acid from the syi tern. It is not lowering in effect, and it 3 use can be continued for a considerable time, an advantage in treating chronic and obstinate cases. Price, 2/G and 4/6, posted 6d extra. E. C. Ayers. Chemist, Timaru. .... Shake hands with your grocer every time you purchase a 1/- packet of “No-;Rubbing Laundry Help” in token of your esteem and gratitude for “No-Rubbing.” “So say all of us.” Timaru merchants. (8)

,The grand garden fete, in aid of St. Saviour’s Orphanage, to be held in the grounds, Morgan’s Road, will be officially opened by tho Mayor on Saturday. Special attractions for all will- bo provided. Buses will leave the Rank at 2.15 and 2.45, and AVaimataitai at 2.15. Admission . Dee. ...

Since Monday considerable interest has been shown by the Timaru housewives through witnessing the enterprising demonstration ox gelatine delicacies and similar preparations held at Messrs Porter and Dawson, Ltd.’s. This display will be held daily until Saturday, 19th, so those interested are cordially invited to visit this store _ in order to learn all about the simplicity of gelatine cookery, and to secure a cookery bock, of whreb we understand there are only a low now., available. The lady demonstrator will be in attendance, preparing the various dishes, so that all questions pertaining thereto will be welcome; ...

The young people of Chalmers Church will held a garden party on Saturday at the Church grounds, at 2 p.m. The stalls include fancy, sweets, cane, pruducc, and. bran dip, for the children. There will be fruit salad, ice, cream, and afternoon tea. A special attraction will be tho children’s fancy dress competition, at 3 p.m. De Laiitour’s orchestra will bo in attendance.

One of tho finest ranges of children’s sox and 3 sox that we have ever shown has just been opened at “Tho Louvre.” Many quite new' colourings and two tone effects. All on view' to-day. ...

Away with washboard slavery and let dull care be gone; for with “No Rubbing Laundry Help’’ you never can go wrong. “So say all of us.” Timaru grocers. . .

Samples damask cloths, beautiful designs, bordered and hemmed, in all sizes. Selling to-day at quite 25 . per cent, under usual price, viz. 7s lid, 8s lid, 9s lid, 12s 6d, 15s did, and 17s 6d at “Tho Louvre.” ...

Special offer of Velveteen, 21/22inch, in Nigger, Mole, Saxe, Green, Grey, 5/11 for 3/11 a yard. Bust and Co. 84 Stafford Street. ...

Hats from famous makers designed for discriminating men of all ages and tastes. In newest shades and shapes at Cameron’s, Stafford Street, Timaru. ...

Direct from England to Timaru wharf—Ladies’ latest coloured shoes for Souter’s Shoe Stores. Fourteen large cases from C. J. Clark’s, Bostock, J. H. Parker, and G. F. Hutchins* ex “s.s. Hororata.” Souter’s for smarter shoes. ...

The famous “Admiralty” Navy Serge, 42-inch, 4/11; 54-inch, 9/6 a yard. Try it for your girl’s next school frock. Bust and Co., 84 Stafford Street. . .

200 yards of All-AVool Plakling Flannels. These, are the cloths for warm winter wear. Our stocks are heavy, so we intend to give you the chance under cost price to secure a bargain. Usual price 5/11. McGruer’s special stock reducing price 2/11. ...

McGruer, Davies offer for a few days only our best quality 80-in. linen finish AVhi'te Twill Sheeting. This-cloth we have stocked for the past twenty years, and know the service it gives. Usual price 6/11. Special stock reducing price at McGruer’s 4/11. ...