NEWS AND NOTES.

Timaru Herald, Volume CXXIII, 11 April 1927, Page 2

NEWS AND NOTES.

A deputation will wait on tho Mayor (Mr Geo. J. Wallace) this (Monday) afternoon, at 2.15, at the Borough Council Chambers, to request lr.tm to allow himself to bo nominated 'for n further term of office. The deputation will bo a large and influential one. Ail and electors interested are cordially invited to be present.

The following particulars of the loan transactions of tho Public Trust Office and ral.v business reported during the month ended 28th February, 1927, have been supplied by the Prime Ministers office: —The amount paid out in sttt.cment of new loans was £l/4,1)90, making a total of £2,300,9)5 s.nco the beginning of the present financial yeai on Ist April, 1926. Further new leans amounting to £48,625 were granted, bringing the total of now loans cm hand awaiting completion to £536,933, to which must be added the c/lers made of loans less than the full amounts applied for. These amount to £167,250, making a grand total of £7Ol, lb 3. Hiere aro also on hand hr additional loans, amounting to £326,578. Tho value of the new estates ampted for administration was £387,228, making tho total new estates bus;Less for the current year £5,01 -!,do9 —an amount in excess of the value lor the previous year, with a month still remaining in the current financial year. A further 404 wills were deposited for safe custody by living _ testators, making the total now held 53,131.

Tho Maori Entertainers will appear at Wesley Hall to-night, at 7.15.

The reason that we can sell cheaper and give prompt delivery and real service, is because we sell more and buy to tho best advantage. Our prices always set the pace. The following items are worth perusing: Seeded raisins Gd 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 81bs for 1/-. Porter and Dawson, general providers. ....

Plain grey and striped Aza flannels and viyellas. These goods are too well known to be 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 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. ...

INDIGESTION CONQUERED. —E. C. Ayres, chemist, of Timaru, has received a striking tribute to the efficacy of hla Indigestion Remedy from a rocent visitor to Timaru. This gentleman had tried numerous remedies in his native town of Dunodln, and It was not unitl he 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 aliment. His digestive organs are now restored to healthy, normal action, and he can enjoy Ills 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-VITB TABLETS.— The lightning plck-me up. Contains 9 6 per cent, pure yeast and hon’lh-giv-ing vitamines. Those tabiets r~' specially recommended to thoSitroubled 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, bolls, skin blemishes, general run-down conditions, try a course of these tablets and see what H 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 tho pain and loosens the stiffened joints, results which are due to the property It possesses of expelling uric acid from the syrtem. It is not lowering in effect, and its use can be continued fcr a considerable time, an advantage in treating chronic and obstinate eases. Price, 2/6 and 4/fi, posted fid extra, E, C, Ayers. Chemist. Timaru

On Wednesday, at 1.45, there will he an auction sale of a Ford }-ton tr l ok, at the Wentworth Auction Mart. ••• This afternoon a large deputation wil lwait upon the Mayor (Mr G. J. Wallace) to ask him to allow himself to be nominated for a further term of office as Mayor. On account of W. J. Black, Kriiciman, Pryor, Ltd. will sell, on Wednesday. at 2 p.m., a largo assortment ot furniture and. effects. 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 S/6 a pair; children’s sandals from 2/11 a pair. Souter's Easter Fair. Prices will keep them busy. ...

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 sot complete in box for 2/9, 3/6, 4/11, 5/11, 7/11, 10/9. ... 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. 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. ...

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 are right. Silverdown from 29/6, eiderdown from 4 9/6, 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/-, 85/6, to £7 10s at “The Louvre,” Central Stafford... All wool Colonial flannels in all the latest shades, rose, grey, henna, copper, saxe 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 fleecy lined knickers, in all colours, at 3/6 a pair. Girls’ sizes at 2/3, 2/G, 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, 36 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, 6/11 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. ...

Away with washboard slavery and let dull care be cone; tor with “No Rubbing Laundry Help” you never can go wrong. "So say all of üb.” T'imaru grocers. The famous “Admiralty” Navy Sergo, 42-inch, 4/11; 54-inch, 0/6 a yard. Try it for your girl’s noil school frock. Bust and Co., 84 Stafford Street. . .