NEWS AND NOTES.

Timaru Herald, Volume CXXV, Issue 18200, 26 February 1929, Page 2

NEWS AND NOTES.

Steady progress is being made at the Waitaki electric power works at Awakino. The bridge across the river has

been completed, and materials are now being got in readiness for the erection of the coffer dam. About 250 men are

now employed, and there are fully 150 on the waiting list. The Y.M.C.A. canteen is proving a great social help to tho workers, and every provision has been made to safeguard the health ot those engaged in the big undertaking.

H. Allchurch and Co. advertise the particulars of a clearing sale which tliev are holding to-morrow at Marchwiel, Waimataitai, on account or Mr J. L. Price. Included in the list is a pedigree Jersey heifer; also cows and calf, and a 5-seater Dodge motor car

March 2nd—last day of Souter’s summer boot sale. Heavy reductions for one week. —Souter’s summer boot sale; last day Saturday

A bright and handsome display of entirely new goods. Fur trimmings all they should be, dove and fawns, opossums, musquash, coney and beaverine; imitation much cheaper, 3/6 for a good class. Those charming furs of Thomson’s in great demand. Linoleums, single and double widths, quite a new scale from last March; duty free now, along with quilts, towels, etc. No. 2 3/4£, No. 3 2/9, square yard; floorcloths 2/3, novelties oil baiges—Williamsons’ are not

going to take it lying down; printed ninons for evening. The coats richly trimmed, sizes often difficult to produce; colours also, including browns and black; silk shawls, novelty serges and vests, the famous midget 4/11, also art silk in wild rose, white, and cream 6/11 or 7/3; Baldwin’s purple heather wool BJd skein; 5/6 a head; wool and art silk jumpers 9/6 to 13/6; nice designs; navy gym. dresses from 14/6; evening flowers from France and England marked today; twilfit numbers corsets, core alettes, brassieres 1/11, 3/3 up

A sale having exceptional features takes place to-morrow. It differs from the customary short period effort in that it deals with the two season’s class of goods simultaneously. It has for its objective the complete clearance of two stocks of the summer and winter goods on hand, and all of the incoming winter shipments of drapery, clothing and furnishings. The sale will continue till the shelves and racks are effectively bared. At Marriott’s today, Tuesday, the 26t6h, this sale will take place

The curtain specialist is showing m the window tin's week a few samples of made up goods turned out from the workroom. New registered designs in Holland blinds, fancy window curtains with flounced frill,‘silk-trimmed hall curtains, fancy cushions, pretty cosies, all designed and made on the premises. If you are interested in something out" of the usual ill curtains, valences, hall curtains, or any interior drapery, let us submit suggestions and estimates. We specialise. R. P. Carter, 290 Stafford Street.

A meeting of the 1929 Easter Brides’ Association was held recently in Timaru. It was resolved that all 1929 Easter bridegrooms-elect have their attention drawn to the fact that Cameron’s are the big hit this Easter. Remember every 19 29 Easter bridegroom has the opportunity of winning a free trip to Sydney and further a trousseau of New Zealand’s best. You have from now until March 31st to win this wonderful competition. Watch for the invitation to Cameron's bridegroom party

There is no need for us to tell you that McGruer, Davies and Co.’s sales are genuine; you know from past experiences that every article in our store is reduced to the lowest possible price. The following are just a few of our special lines offering this'week:—7oin. white twill sheeting, 1/11 yard. Heavy twist shirtings, 1/3 yard. Striped and plain navy drills, 1/- yard. Narrow curtain nets for cross curtains, from 7id yard. Bordered supper cloths, from 2/6 each. 27in. linen and cotton tea towelling, 7£ yard. Coloured and cream winceyettes, heavy quality, 1/3 yard. Bordered casement cloths, from 10id yard. 4 oin. cam de luxe for lingerie, 1/4i yard. Coloured Jeffro lingerie, from 1/- yard. 70in. x 7 oin. white damask cloths, slight defects, special price 8/11 each. All wool flannel shirting, special price to clear, 2/11 yard. 31in. grey clydella for boys’ shirts, 2/9 yard. 31in. grey viyella, special prices from 3/6 yard. The above are just a few of the specials in the Manchester. We invite you to inspect all our departments which we feel sure will be to your advantage.—McGruer, Davies and Co

Liver Tonic. —lf you feel tired, possess no energy, have pain under the right shoulder blade, coated tongue, specks before the eyes, fullness after eating, have a lit of the blues, then your liver is sluggish. Ayres’ Liver and Stomach Tonic is the remedy you need. It quickly dispels that tired feeling and will give you a new lease of life. It Is unequalled for biliousness and all liver troubles. Get a bottle to-day. Price 2/6 and 4/6 a bottle, from E. C. Ayres, M.P.S., Ph.C., Chemist, Timaru

Sportsmen throughout New Zealand will be interested in a novel competition organised by the manufacturers of the famous “C.A.C.” cartridges. £5 0 is offered in prizes for the best shooting protographs taken during this season. This contest, open to amateur photographers

only, should produce some very interesting entries. Apart altogether from the substantial prize moi ey, offered, every true sportsman likes to have a permanent record of a good bag, pals on a shooting trip, or a favourite dog in action. Conditions governing the contest, are obtainable from all sports’ goods stores and photographic supply stores

Not for many years has crockery been obtainable at such low prices as that which is being offered at Porter’s emporium- Big buying and direct importing is the s°cret. Take for instance this week’s special prices in cups and saucers. W. and G. China, teas 4/6. br-skfast 5/6, W. and G. semi porcelain, breakfast 3/11, white porcelain 3/6, all at per half dozen. See them in Porter’s No. 2 window

Constipation.—lt !« said that three-fourths of the world's sickness is due to constipation, a condition that might be largely corrected if people would be just a little more careful. If your bowels do not move freely each day, then your health may become affected, through poisons being accumulated In the system. Laxigen is a well tried nd proven remedy for obstinate constipation, no matter how long standing. It is a vegetable preparation and contains nr drugs. It exerts a tonic action on the bowels and does not gripe or Irritate, but restores them to healthy normal action. Price 2/6 a bottle, from E. C. Ayres, M.P.S., Ph.C., Chemist, Timaru