NEWS AND NOTES.

Timaru Herald, Volume CXXV, Issue 18355, 28 August 1929, Page 2

NEWS AND NOTES.

Arrangements have been made fo» a further amalgamation in the br.ck and pipe making industry, covering the interests incorporated in the recent amalgamation in Auckland and

Wellington subject to confirmation b.v • the shareholders. It is proposed to issue shares in exchange lor those in the two amalgamated companies, with i an issued capital totalling £297,362, j and debentures for £275,000. The mor- | get* involves interests exceeding £570,- f 000. —Press Association message from Auckland. Thomson’s. —The hats, the Celanese j materials, the coats, all seem to meet | the popular taste. Prices are right—beauteous selections. Pretty floral rayon frocks made complete for 29/6, 34/6, 39/6. 41/6, your choice. Excellent dressmaking, fit, style, comfort guaranteed. Be early and secure a real British Celanese frock, delightful shades, made complete for 59/6. Summer coats, new colourings in repps for 59/6 complete. Wool crepe de chene frocks, a wonderful material, made to your own order, from 49/6. Choose j your style Woods’ Great Peppermint Cure First aid for coughs, colds, influenza. Runciman, Pryor, advise auction sale on Tuesday next at Eversley Street, Waimataitai, on account of Mr G. S. Keene, who is giving up housekeeping, I of his furniture, crockery, linen, blankets, etc 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 j will attract you, and the prices will i appeal to you purse. Silk figured ' shadow tissues, 2s 3d, 40in. fadeless J 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, j R. P. -Carter, curtain specialist, 290 Stafford Street. ... Flakies for flavour, it’s the new rolled Oat. Try a packet to-morrow and save the Gift Coupon. •... j We have just completed our annual stocktaking, so are throwing out a few 7 oddments at extra special prices. Bordered supper cloths, from 1/11 each; plain pillow cases, 4/Es the half doz.; navy striped drills and nurse cloth, 9£d yard; 27in. linen and cotton tea cloth, 7£d yard; the famous wypwell tea j 1 cloths, special price 6/11 dozen yards; | 3 pieces twist shirting, 1/- yard; 70in. j 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 6*d 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 J value C Wood#’ Great Peppermint Cm«> c For Influenza Colds. * Influenza. —If an epidemic of influenza should break out, be prepared. I Keep Febro in the heme to take at once. Should any symptoms of ’flu or colds arise, a few doses will immediate- - ly relieve those aches and pains and reduce the feverishness at once. Price E 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 Wo’ol 2/6, Thermogene 2/6. f Thermal Wool 2/-, Ammonia ted Qui- / nine 1/-, also in Tablets 1/6, Ayres' Cough Balm 2/6, Baby Cough 2/-, Eucalyptus I/-, 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 7 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. Varicose Vehis. —An entirely new production has 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 Appliance to go unnoticed under modern silk hosiery. Being more closely woven, they are much stronger, although not as thick a# the old kind. These are specially recommended as the most suitable elastic stocking, and you will be surprised with the comfort sad 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 anklete. E. C. Ayres, chemist, Timaru