NEWS AND NOTES.

Timaru Herald, Volume CXXIII, 9 April 1927, Page 2

NEWS AND NOTES.

The opening practice of the Celtic Football Club will take place on Anzac Square, to-day, at 3 p.m. All members and intending members are requested to be present. ... On Monday night in Wesley Hall, Maori chiefs and ladies will render waiatas, karangas, poi dances, and hakas, intermingled with Maori oratory, and ant explanations of Maori life by Rev. A. J. Seamen. There will be musical items by Maori players on violin, banjo, mandolin, and Spanish guitar, and vocal solos. A bright little girl of the party is named Te Whetumaramaoteata (the bright star of the morriing). A tug-of-war will be held at the bazaar in. aid of St. Mary’s Church. Pleasant Point, from April 16 to April 20. Entries close on April 12. An error, for which the “Follies” management were not responsible, caused a little annoyance at the Theatre doors on Thursday night. Half prices for children were arranged for the 4/- and 3/- seats, but an advertisement stated that the reduction ruled for 2/- seats, and caused some disappointment to a few children. Ladies of Timaru will be well catered for at the Marcelle Beauty Parlour, Evans’ Buildings (opposite Ballantyne’s) where all classes of toilet work will be executed by latest methods. Business will commence on Monday next.

A Railway advertisement in this issue gives particulars of train arrangements during the Easter holidays. On Wednesday next, at 1.30, at 4 Campbell Street, A. N. Oakey and Co., hold a sale of furniture and effects on account of Mr G. B. Pike. A practice of the Old Boys Football Club will he held at the Caledonian Grounds at 2.30. H. Allcliurch and Co. advertise a splendidly-built river hut situated in the Opihi reserve, which they will sell next Wednesday on account of Mrs J. Kenning. The most popular indoor game the world over. Only costs a few shillings, will last for years, and give endless fun to everybody. A game of skill, a game you want to play again and again, viz., table tennis or ping pong. Note the special prices at Alston’s annual clearance sale. Every set complete in box for 2/9, 3/6, 4/11, 5/11, 7/11, 10/9. ... Special preparations for Easter buying are in evidence at Souter’s two shops and the latest and best in footwear is offering at greatly reduced prices. An indication of the outstanding bargains offering will be found in Souter’s sale circular distributed with this issue. ... The reason that we can sell cheaper and give prompt delivery and real service, is because we sell more and buy to the best advantage. Our prices always set the pace. The following items are worth perusing: Seeded raisins 6d packet, cooking figs 8d lb., prunes 5d lb., loose cocoa 1/3 lb., loose cornflower 4d lb., cream-o’-groats 1/3 tin, rolled oats 1/8 41b bag, shaker salt 8d tin, custard powder lid tin, coffee essence 1/6 bottle, factory butter —A.B.C. choice quality 1/5 lb, clover honey lib bottles lOd. Our sales of prime Canterbury onions have run into many tons, with further supplies to arrive direct from the grower. These onions are selected and dried for keeping purposes, and our price for 1001 b bags at 5/6 delivered, is bringing big business. We are selling best pickling onions at Blbs for 1/-. Porter and Dawson, general providei‘3

Plain grey and striped Aza flannels and viyellas. These goods are too well known to he talked about, but McGruer Davies’ prices talk for themselves —4/6 yard. A very fine shipment of beautiful designs in tiles from the leading English makers has been landed by John Edmond Ltd., and they will he 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. ... 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 Dunodln, and it was not unltl ho was 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 organa are now restored to healthy, normal action, and ho can enjoy his three meals a day without any sign of a return of hi 3 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/ J, posted 6d extra... YEAST-VITB TABLETS.— The lightning pick-me up. Contains 9 6 per cent, pure yeast and hoarih-giv-ing vitamines. These tablats r~specially recommended to thoßii troubled with boils, 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 H wonderful effect they have. Sold in three Bizes —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 paiii and loosens the stiffened joints, results which are due to the property it possesses of expelling uric acid from the syttem. It is not lowering In effect, and Its use can be continued for a considerable time, an advantage in treating chronic and obstinate cases. Price, 2/C and 4/6, posted 6d extra. E. C. Ayers. Chemist, Timaru. ....

A meeting of business men will be held in Stafford Tea Rooms on Monday, at 10 a.m. sharp, in connection with the municipal elections.

Administration of the undermentioned estates is being carried out by the District Public Trustee, Timaru: Catherine Harriet Allen, late of Timaru, hotelkeeper; David Maxwell, late of Timaru, railway em--1 ployee; Elizabeth Jane Campbell, late of Timaru, widow; Elizabeth Allan, of Timaru, widow; Arthur Cuthbert Williams, late of Geraldine, retired farmer; Solomon Smart, late of denary, storekeeper; Maria Jane Davoy, late of Temuka, married woman.

Mr A. V. Brown, late of Dunedin, announces that he has purchased the freehold of the Timaru Hotel. Since taking over, he has completely renovated, refurnished, heated, and in-, stalled electric light throughout the house, and guests are assured of every home comfort and convenience. The bar is being enlarged and remodelled. A new private par is being installed on the right of the main entrance, and should be open in the course of a few days. Mr Brown has had over 30 years’ hotel experience, and the cellar will receive his personal attention. Only Speight’s special draught ales are on tap and only the best brands of wine, spirits, and bottled ales and stout stocked. Mr Brown is well known in sporting circles, having taken an active part on sports bodies in the southern city. ... Souter’s Easter shoe fair commences this morning. Men’s Bostock shoes at 29/11 a pair. Men’s tan or black leather slippers at 8/6 a pair; children’s sandals from 2/11 a pair. Souter’s Easter Fair. Prices will keep them busy. ... McGruer, Davies have just opened another shipment of seagrass mats. These goods go out very quickly, so we advise you to get in early and secure your requirements. Prices from 2/11 each. One case of jumpers, cardigans, pull-overs, just opened to-day, at “The Louvre.” There are some great values among these garments which are selling at 9/11, 11/6, 13/6, 15/6, to 35/6. ... . Our new season's silverdown and eiderdown quilts have just been opened, and the prices aro right. Silverdown from 29/6, eiderdown from 49/6, at McGruer, Davies and Co. For the cold weather you should see our new coats with fur collars, also in smart tweeds. Priced to-day at 59/6, 69/6, 75/-, S5/6, to £7 10s at “The Louvre,” Central Stafford..! All wool Colonial flannels in all j the latest shades, rose, grey, henna, I copper, save blue,' violet. Suitable for dresses. Prices from 2/11 yard, at McGruer, Davies and Co. The biggest seller we have ever had—quantity now limited. Those j fleecy lined knickers, in all colours, at 3/fi a pair. Girls’ sizes at 2/3, 2/6, 2/9, and 2/11. See these at “The Louvre.” ... Select your Hosiery at “The Louvre.” No better value. ... Special purchase of fringed and unfringed bordered supper cloths, linen and cotton mixture, 3 6 x 36. Special price 2/11; also a larger size 48 x 48, special price 4/11. We have only a few of these cloths left at McGruer, Davies and Co. 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 de- j signed for discriminating men of all | ages and tastes. In newest shades and shapes at Cameron’s, Stafford Street, Timaru. ... 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. The famous “Admiralty” Navy Serge, 42-inch, 4/11; 64-inch, 9/6 a yard. Try it for your girl’s next school frock. Bust and Co., 84 Stafford Street. . .