NEWS AND NOTES.

Timaru Herald, Volume CXXV, Issue 18092, 19 October 1928, Page 2

NEWS AND NOTES.

Auction sale, this flay, at 1.30 p.m., at V/entworth, of roofing iron, range, caliphont, steel drums, bird netting, potatoes, Planet jr., household furniture, flowering plants, etc. A dan'c will be held in St. Peter's Hall, Kensington, to-morrow night, Morten and Co., Ltd., have received instructions from Mr Philip Manger, Salisbury, to sell by auction on T’uoxday next.. nt 2mm 4,, p whole of his live stock, plant, sundries, etc. As Mr Mauger has retired from farming everything will be lor absolute sale The Waimataitai social will be held to-morrow night, when cards and dancing will be provided. The W.E.A.’s break-up social is to be held in the Unitarian Hall tonight. A short dramatic play, dancing and games will be the chief items. A live pigeon and clay bird shoot will be held at Saltwater Creek, tomorrow, at 1.30. Those interested in good homes, are directed to Geo. Reid’s advertisement on front page A rink tournament will be held on the Timaru Bowling Club’s green on Labour Day, commencing at 9 a.m.

Those desirous of securing a boarding house and flats, Allchurch and Co., have something of interest. 111-health of the owner demands a quick sale An English sample range of ladies’ nightdresses at 25 per cent, discount, showing to-day at “The Louvre.” Over 100 and no two alike. Priced at 4/6, 4/11, 5/11, 6/11 to 27/6 For less money, you can buy good hosiery at "The Louvre.” New shades, point heel, in wear tex, 4/11. “Gold Star” 8/11. Sylkmaid and Kayser 11/6 a pair Souter’s boot stores announce a special sale. A sale discount of 5/in every complete £1 will attract those who value real economy. This special sale is sure to attract large numbers of boot buyers. Souter's boot stores sale now on Our fujl silk jumpers are made from special quality silk cut to fit, and well finished. Buy a good-fitting jumper at “The Louvre.” Most men consider that "spring cleaning” is a tedious and unnecessary upheaval. The ladies firmly believe, however, in an annual turnover of the household fittings for cleansing purposes, and for the renewing of worn-out or faded draperies. To make spring cleaning a lighter burden both on the family purse and on the lady of the house, call on the services of R. P. Carter, blind and curtain specialist. He makes and renovates household draperies at reasonable rates Why not have your gramophone overhauled by an expert, and at the same time pay lew? lam an expert mechanic, being an Instructor for years, and the quality of my work Is the best possible, and the cost is the lowest in town. Xll springs and parts guaranteed high-class English product only. W. Figgins, Markham Flats Great value in ladies’ art silk hose “Delusta” fashioned and seamed leg, in all the newest shades. Special price 3/11 pair to clear, at McGruer, Davies and Co., for a few days only, worth 5/11 pair

A dainty lot of new silk scarves in pretty colours, including new spot designs, showing to-day at “The Louvre.” .... Are You Nervy?—When you are nervy and run down, feel weak and despondent, or suffer from poverty of .the blood, the best tonic to take, ia Ferovin. It is a beef and iron wine composed of beef extract, invalid port wine, and an easily assimilated form of iron. It is a wonderful pick-me-up after colds or influenza, and in cases where the blood is impoverished. It promotes digestion, improves the appetite, and gives force and energy to the system. For ladies and growing girls it is the ideal tonic, quickly removing that distressing sallow look which is associated with anaemia. May we you a bottle to-day. Price 4/6 a large bottle. E. C. Ayres, M.P.S., Ph.C., 76 and 78 Stafford St., South. Telephone 502.... If you’re just about due to buy a new Sincerity suit and a Lichfield shirt, get it here, and get a cash docket towards the big Sydney free trip competition. The purchase of a suit will give you a big “leg up.” Your new hat will also add another step towards winning, and your little “odd and ends” purchases will count. Start now. Call at Cameron’s for list of conditions of New Zealand made goods competition. Prize, free trip to Sydney, and complete outfit of New Zealand made clothes for the one who has dockets representing the greatest amount in cash purchases during the period

Wool cardigans 11/9, Bond's silk hosiery 4/6 to 6/11, radio knit sensola 3/11, Josephine 3/3, and other favourites. Hats in favourable demand. Real viscas, capelines, and others. Millinery, truly an inspiration. Coats, ruffles, robes, with those the most active demand just now in (lie shop proper. Pleated skirls, cream shawls, silk and wool, in nice selection. The favourite Corsclette 3/11 to about 18/6, twilfit corsets increased demand, sterling shapes, rayons and art silk. Gentlemen s lines in great condition. Sports, tennis, neglige shirts, smart goods. Worsted. Mr Solomon taking orders for early delivery. Good wearing caps 4/6 to 6/3. Blazers and flannel trousers complete suit 37/6, or separate. Bowlers hats. First-rate holiday and business shapes (1 crate yesterday), Panamas also. At Thomson’s. .. Have you seen the wonder towel at “The Louvre?” Large size, heavyweight and fast colours at 2/9 In Porter’s Np. 2 window, there is a very fine display p£ dinner sets, priced at special prices for one week only. These sets range from 45/-, and comprise a very fine variety in artistic floral find border patterns. This is a splendid opportunity for all requiring dinnerware for the festive season, and an early call ensures best selection. Porter’s emporium enjoys a reputation for high-grade crockery at big value prices In preparation for the Labour Day excursions, Alston’s are making special price reductions in week-end size suit cases. These cases are strongly made of stout fibre, with 2 lever locks, strong handles, and have corner protectors. Special cut prices—22in. size, 4/11, 5/11, 6/11 to 13/6, 24in, 6/11, 7/11, 8/6, 10/-, to 15/6; 26in, 8/11, 9/6, 10/6, 12/6 to 17/6, leather cases from 18/6; at Alston’s, direct importers Fireplace Tiles in all the latest shades just opened ex Cambridge. Home builders are advised to call early and make their selections. We specialise in this line; also Antique Copper Name Plates and House Lumbers at a reasonable price. N. B. Edwards and Co., Church Street. Open Friday evenings. .. You will soon be on the job with your spring cleaning, and making all sorts of changes and alterations in the furnishings of your rooms. We have a large and varied stock of curtain nets, silk nets, cotton and silk coloured nets: fadeless casement cloths, also plain and bordered casements. Ivory curtain nets with plft”! coloured stripes 1/11 yard. White and ivy nets with fancy coloured stripes, key design. The above lines we have in rose, saxe, helio, gold and tango, 2/3 yard. Ivory nets and fancy coloured madras muslins from 2/6 yard. Fancy scalloped madras with coloured designs from 3/6 yd. Fadeless casement cloths from 1/11 yard. Art silk taffeta casement cloth in rose and blue 3/6 yard. New shipments of linoleums and hearthrugs, just opened at special spring cleaning prices, at McGruer, Davies and Co. .. Buy your household linens at "The Louvre,” and save money on our cash prices Laxigen.— Constipation is the cause of half the world’s sickness, and is a condition that might largely be corrected if people would be just a little more careful. .’Don’t take purgatives. What you require is a tonic laxative. Laxigen is the remedy. It is a gentle laxative and its use tones up the muscles of the bowel and restores them to healthy, normal action. Take a dose at bedtime, it is mild and pleasant to take, and you will feel invigorated by its use. No more headaches and heavy feeling in the morning. Price 2/6 bottle. E. C. Ayres, M.P.S., Ph.C., 76 and 78 Stafford Street. Timaru. Telephone 502