NEWS AND NOTES.

Timaru Herald, Volume CXXV, Issue 17945, 2 May 1928, Page 2

NEWS AND NOTES.

Preliminary notice is given by A. N. Oakey and Co., of a sale of choice furniture and effects, at 35. High; Street, on. 9th May, under instructions xrom Mrs Jessie Maslin/<. .

Weather indications are hot very cheerful, but. if the conditions cannot be improved, we can make ourselves at least comfortable by . procuring goloshes and gum boots at the Para Rubber Coy., where the lowest prices always rule. ..

With only one week to go, Alston’s are' making a final effort to reduce ,.L.i ijoous are marked exceptionally low, and bargains are numerous; Remember, only one week to go for ; the bargains offering at Alston’s. ...

For the purpose of considering arrangements for.. . the proposed Empire' Shopping Week, ' citizens (both ladies and men) are. invited by the Mayor to attend a public meeting to-morrow, at the Borough Council Chambers at 2.30.

The Regent Confectionery Store have always been noted, for the quality of their “Regent” assortment of sweets.- . This has, a tremendous sale -and we wish to still further; popularise it. With this end in view..we are selling it for this week; only at 2/3 per lb. Regent Assortment contains 20 varieties of imported and colonial sweets, and we confidently recommend it to those, who have not yet sampled it.. 'Coupons with every purchase. Save them and save money. The Regent, just below Grand Pictures. . . ’V

Eiderdown quilt weather is here! Blankets are dearer this year on account of the price, of wool, but Eiderdown Quilts are cheaper, and' the designs are prettier than ever. No one need therefore do without a Down Quilt this winter on account of expense, because if bed coverings are needed, Down Quilts are the best proposition, being lower, priced than blankets, while the cosy warmth of the quilts and the new patterns make them an attractive proposition for any bedroom-.: The curtain <rpecialist 1s making a . special display and offering special value this week in DownfQuilts; the values are urn approachable. Well-filled Single Quilts from 26/6: Full .Size Double j Quilts from 34/6. R. P. Carter, Soft | Furnishing Specialist, 290 Stafford Street...

See the new disp taf of new hosiery at "The Louvre,” hosiery specialists..

Rheumatism and Neuritis.—Ayresi Rumatox is the new remedy whichhas'completely revolutionised the treatment of-rheumatiam" and neu--ritis. It promptly relieves the pain and loosens the stiffened joints, results which are due to the property it possesses of expelling uric acid frond the system. 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 2/6 and 4/o; postage 1/- extra. E. C. Ayres, M.P.S., Chemist, Timaru. .....

Ladies’ quality .vests‘in/all makes. Including fine range of "Veaonis” vests*-,.a11-wool vests, and silk and Wool-! vests. , tWe stock OiS: sizes In all makes." See the values in vests at “The Louvre.” ....

Auction sale to-day at 2 p.m., at Wentworth Mart of Singer machine, furniture, and effects. . .

H. Allchurch and Co. advertise particulars of a sale at the Rialto at 1.30 to-morrovv on ,• account of Mrs W. Matson and another client-who are both leaving Timaru.

The annual of the South Canterbury Chamber of Commerce Will be held in the C.F.C.A. Board Room, to-night. Mr B. L. Blodorn Will deliver the retiring president’s address.

'. Nice delivery at Thomsons’ Maclorie Woollen Dress Flannels, all the shades, double widths, 3/6, -4/3, 4/11. Cloakings, season’s colours, Roslyn and West of England Worsteds. Navy and Grey Topmosts for Gentlemen. Youths’ City Suits, becoming material and cut. Vests and Waistcoats 10/6 to 21/-. Gentlemen's ’Go'ats and Waterproofs 17/11 to ..6.5/rt;.and mqre. Boys’ for 10/11. Novelty Ties,. Braces, Samson — English 1/11/ UP- .President. U.S.A. i •for, 3/-6< . Qn Fancy ..Side, Stamped Aprons, 1/9. .SiUt?,.7ar'iovis Fur Trimmings, delightful;' exactly right. Fujis;- Georgettes, Crepe de Chbnes. Macrame, Sheen, Sylka, the colours needed. Wools from the mill, including Kingfisher, and Wheelings. Blankets, 17/6 pair up,.secured those cheap. All Wool Flannels, too, arriving Before prices disturbed.. Tea Coseys 1/11. See Newest Fur Collars. Crochet Edge Runners, at Thomsons’

Another lot of new cardigans and jumpers just opened at “The Louvre.” .... , J "

We have just opened, a special line of eurtaimihets, cream grounds, with coloured stripes. These goods are very new, and are very low priced—24in for .cross curtains,' 1/9 yard; 36in in rose, blue, orange, hello and gold stripes, 1/11 j/ard. Also 40in in the same, coloured fancy stripes, 2/3 yard. Our new season’s stock of all wool Timaru dress flannel have arrived. We have all the required shades, including the new shade for the Sacred Heart Schpol. We are very pleased with the quality, atid it is great value at 2/6 ,yd. Wo. invite you to Inspect our range of this season’s eiderdown quilts.. At the present time we hkve a very good selection and price verf reasonable. We can also offer you blank.ets at old /prices, and have all the leading, makes in stock. These are good | buying at to-day’s prices. We invite you to visit our store and inspect the new gqods in nil departments. McGruer, Davies and Co

There isf;on view in Number Two Window fit Porter’s Emporium, a . very fine‘assortment of Fancy China ; Cjips and/Saucers, marked all one • price, 2/6-,4* ~ This is a special offer for one week only. The display denotes a very wide range of‘English Manufacture in dainty designs and patterns, •• There,..iSr also included a 'special ran'ge 'bf “Gup, 'Saucer, dud Plate for 2/6. Porter’s Popular Shopping Centre is famous for High-grade Chinaware, at wholesale prices, and an early visit will ensure the best advantage in choice, while this opportunity lasts,

' Still going strong. “The Flannel Fair” at' “The Louvre.” . See the remnant table to-day. Special prices.

For general engineering, .grinding and saw. work, give Giles and Thompson, Arthur Street, opposite the Post Office, a trial. Both are qualified engineers, and the business is run on strictly economical lines so all work can be, and is, done at low cost. Every class of mechanical work in-, eluding lawn mower repairs, undertaken; Telephone 132,1. ..7.

Ladies’ all-wool knickers in S.W., W., and O.S. sizes. Fine and heavy makes at 6/11, 7/11, 9/11, 11/6, 13/6, and 14/6,- at “The Louvre.” . .

The Ideal for 1 .Quality-—jOencious Fruit Sundaes, and Ice-Cream. Choice fresh fruit, high-class con.jetionery, and pure fruit, drinks. Hallersteinfs Buildings. . ’Phono 751. R. M. proprietor; ..

A “sheeting, , sp.ecial” at “The Louvre.” 250 yards fine white twill sheeting for double, beds, heavy weight, a pure cloth, worth 4/6. Buy it to-day only 3/6 a yard.

Sale of Sample Shoes at HalfPrice. Souter’s having purchased the complete range of “Equity” Samples at half-price, they have decided to sell high-grade shoes usually sold at from 28/6 ; to 37/6 a pair at 14 -31 a pair sale price. Equity Shoes are well known for quality. Ladies' Arctic Cloth Collar Slippers for 2/11 a pair. Usual Price 3/11. Souter's Sale of Sample Shoes commences'this morning. ..

Easter gifts of plated ware. As we are selling off this line of goods, now is your opportunity to procure teapots, case teas, combination cases and cake forks, etc, See prices in N. B. Edwards and Co.’s window display, Church Street,, specialists in tile fireplaces

Ever been had? Well you won’t be if you read this. Read it through. Take your car to . the Dominion Motors Garage and ' have it put through their "Car Laundry.’’ If you do this once a month for a year, just see how your repair bill will be reduced during the year. ..

Liver Tonic,—Ayres' Liver and Stomach Tonic Is an unriTalled remedy for all liver and stomach disorders. If you feel tired, possess no energy, feel a fullness after eating, loza of energy, have a pain between the shoulders or under - the right shoulder blade, this is the time to take this Liver Tonic. It stimulates the liver to healthy activity, and makes you feel that life is worth living. Price 2/6 and 4/6. Postage 1/- extra. E. C. Ayres, M.P.S. Chemist, Timaru; ....