NEWS AND NOTES.

Timaru Herald, Volume CXXV, Issue 18353, 26 August 1929, Page 2

NEWS AND NOTES.

At the Scottish Society’s dance on Saturday night. Chief Hume stated that there would be a plain and fancy dance on September 7, and good prizes would be given for fancy, poster and orinigal dresses

On Thursday night, in Pareora Hall, a concert and dance will be given in aid of the Rugby Union Queen candidate (Miss Betty Kerr). An exceptionally strong team of artists has been selected, and a well-varied programme arranged. The concert will be followed by a dance, music for which will be supplied by Mrs Mansers Orchestra. .. Do you need new curtains or blinds this spring? Our business is to supply these soft furnishing requirements at bedrock prices. The selection we show will attract you, and the prices will appeal to you purse. Silk figured shadow tissues, 2s 3d, 40in. fadeless striped net, Is 3d yard; 50in Oatmeal art-canvas, 3s 3d yard; 40in silk nets. 3s 3d yard; bordered and striped nets in 6 colourings at Is lid yard. Our service in making and fitting curtains blinds, valences, pelmets and rods is at your disposal. Charges moderate. R. V. Carter, curtain specialist, 290 StalTord Street. ... We have Just completed our annual stocktaking, so are throwing out a few oddments at extra special prices. Bordered supper cloths, from 1/11 each; plain pillow cases, 4/1 the half doz.; navy striped drills and nurse cloth, 9id yard; 27in. linen and cotton tea cloth, 71d yard; the famous wypwell tea cloths, special price 6/11 dozen yards; 3 pieces twist shirting, 1/- yard; 70in. grey twill sheetings, 1/11 yard; white embroidered cushion cases, H.S. and frilled, 1/11 each; special purchase coloured stamped runners, duchess sets and tray cloths, 1/11 each; frilled pillow cases, 2/11 pair; frilled pillow cases with lace edges, 3/11 pair; heavy quality coloured and cream winceyettes, 1/- yard; a few lengths of coloured roller towellings left, manufacturers’ seconds, from 6Jd yard. The above are only a few of the special lines offering at McGruer’s winter sale. Visit our store to-day Dressy shoes for men, and only 19/6 a pair, at Souter’s boot stores; stocked in black and tan. Best men’s shoe value in New Zealand. All sizes stocked. See Souter’s 19/6 men’s shoe value Warm hands as well as feet. Buy one for the car. “Unique” hot water bottles—made by North British Rubber Co. (5) Influenza.—lf an epidemic of influenza should break out, be prepared. Keep Febro in the home to take at once. Should any symptoms of ’flu or colds arise, a few doses will immediately relieve those aches and pains and reduce the feverishness at once. Price 2/6 bottle. Keep the following remedies at hand in case of emergency : Formalin and Lavender 1/-, Formalin Throat Tabs 1/6, lodised Throat Tabs 1/6, Wonder Wool 2/6, Thermogene 2/6, Thermal Wool 2/-, Ammoniated Quinine 1/-, also in Tablets 1/6, Ayres' Cough Balm 2/6, Baby Cough 2/-, Eucalyptus 1/-, Mustard Ointment for sore chests 2/-, Liquorice 9d, 1/-, 1/6, Anti-Catarrh (clears the head) 1/6; all post free from E. C. Ayres, M.P.S., Ph. C.. Chemist. Timaru This weather that we are having now will be enough to urge those who are visiting Mt. Cook or the Winter Show in Christchurch, to search for a good serviceable warm overcoat. Visit Cameron’s first and get one at halfprice during this last week of his great stock-taking sale Marcel wave, 2/-; haircut 1/-; neck trim, 6d; special treatment for dandruff and falling hair. Marcelle Beauty Parlour, Stafford Street, opp. Ballantyne’s. Tel. 1263. Mrs A. E. Lewis. All fight for the “Unique” hot water bottle on frosty nights. Why not buy another? Guaranteed the best. (4) Varicose Vetns.—An entirely new production been Introduced for the support of varicose veins, In the form of a new silk elastic stocking They are made in a flesh colour, of a new weave, which enables the 'appli* ance to go unnoticed under modern silk hosiery. Being more closely woven, they are much stronger, although not as thick as the old kind. These are specially recommended as the most suitable elastic stocking, and you will be surprised with the comfort and support they give. Although much superior to the old variety, they cost no more, as we Imported them direct from the factory !u England. Call and inspect. All sizes In stock. Also full stocks of elastic caps and anklets. E. C. Ayres, chemist, Timaru. .. „