NEWS AND NOTES.

Timaru Herald, Volume CXXV, Issue 18411, 1 November 1929, Page 6

NEWS AND NOTES.

At 2 p.m. to-day at their offices, Strathallan Stret, A. N. Oakey and Co., will submit to auction, under instructions from the mortgagee, three fine building sections at corner of Quarry Road and Athol Place. H. Allchurch advertise in the auction columns, a reminder of the auction this day, at 2.30 p.m., of a freehold property situated 31 Bidwill Street, in the estate of the late Mr L. W. A. Webster The fact that some wool-growers are reported to be shearing this week within a few days of heavy rain has caused some comment in Napier. Wet shorn wool naturally is heavier than »\hen dry, and it is stated authortt itfvely that buyers in the past suffered considerable losses through sheep being shorn when the wool was wet. One buyer is said to have lost £BOO on one purchase. In consequence of complaints from buyers growers whose wool shows a loss of weight will have to meet debit notes from the brokers. It is also stated that some of last season’s clips, when opened up in England and the Continent, have been found to be falsely packed by rougher wools being put in the centre of the bales. This is another matter concerning which buyers are said to be determined to protect themselves. The “ghost birds” are now back again, writes a Norfolk Island correspondent under date of 25th October. These are a species of mutton y birds. They got their name from their appalling screams, which sound exactly like a human being in the direst distress. The birds arrive in thousands on 14th October. How they fix the date and arrange for leap year is a mystery. During the day the sea offshore became black with the birds. There they remain until nightfall, when they land in a mass. The earth around the edges of the cliffs is burrowed like a rabbit warren with the nesting holes of the flock, and each bird darts immediately for the borrow in which it was hatched. Should he find a stranger in there before him, he seizes him by the tail and drags him out, amid terrific screams, and a battle royal is fought for possession. The night the “ghost birds” arrive pandemonium is let loose all round the edges of the cliffs. Visitors with good nerves go out to hear the fearful cries, which would make a blood-curdling record for the “talkies.” Souter’s re-building sale of store commences this morning. Their north end store will be rebuilt in the course of a week or two, and temporary premises will be used while the builders are at work. Stocks will be slaughtered to enable us to carry on conveniently during that period. Do not fail to see Souter’s re-building sale bargains of new season’s footwear. Every pair reduced in price Our London buyers are always on the look-out for lines that we can offer to the public at special prices. We have just received a parcel of curtain nets, cream grounds with fadeless coloured stripes. This is a cheap cloth at 1/3 yard; also heavy quality nets with coloured borders, cream and ecru grounds. 1/9 and 2/3 yard; 45in. fadeless art silk taffeta casement cloth in gold and blue, 2/3 yard; 30in. fadeless cotton fuji in all shades, a great wearing cloth, ideal for lingerie garments, 1/6 yard; 40in. plain fadeless casement cloths, in all the wanted shades, suitable for drapings and bedspreads, 1/11 yard; art silk bedspreads, plain, with coloured striped border—these goods are very effective-single bed size 10/6, double bed 23/6; fancy emb. art silk bedspreads in white and colours, 39/6 and 45/6. These are only a few of the special lines. We invite you to visit our store and inspect the new goods in all departments. McGruer, Davies and Co. Do these low-priced house furnishing items interest you? Double buttoned beds 3J/6, single buttoned beds 23/6, well-filled pillows 2/11 each, Sleepwell mattresses, double size, from 49/6. All linen supper cloths, 40in. square, 55/6 each. Satteen cosies 1/11 each. Strong tea towels, ready hemmed, lOd each. 40-inch fadeless curtain nets in with coloured stripes, 1/3 yard. Art canvas hall curtains, 35/pair. We. specialise in soft furnishings. R. P. Carter, 290 Stafford Street (opposite Pateman’s Bluebird). .. Varicose Veins. —An entirely new production has bfeen 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 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 in England. Call and inspect. All sizes in stock. Also full stocks of elastic knee caps and anklets. E. C. Ayres, Chemist, Ti-/ maru Springtime is Kodak time. Get a Kodak at Williamson’s. Think of it. In half an hour you can learn to take Kodak pictures—pictures that will save your happy moments forever. Kodak and Brownie prices are now down to bedrock. You can purchase Box Brownies from 10/6. Kodak photography is so simple. Full supplies and free instructions at the Kodak Depot, L. J. Williamson, Prescription Chemist, next Bank of N.Z

The ever popular sports coat and flannel trousers are making their appearance early this year. Some striking designs in coats, and new taking stripes are noticeable in trousers, especially in those that have come from C. W. Cameron, the popular outfitter. .. Here is an opportunity to procure prospective seasonable presents in xylonite ware at bargain prices consisting of trinket cases, puff boxes, mirrors, hair and cloth brushes, trays, shaving stands, clocks, glove boxes, manicure sets, tooth brush holders, shoe horns, etc. It is Porter’s intention to make a clearance of this popular ware in order to make room for new stocks of china and crystal. See Porter’s window for bargains in xylonite. ... Special offer of wallpapers. For the next few days we are showing wallpapers from Bd, 9d, lOd, 1/- per roll up. Buy your wallpapers from the place where you get the selection. F. Lewis, opp. Grand Theatre. Marcelle Beauty Parlor.—Haircutting 1/-, neck trim 6d, Marcel wave 2/-, manicure 1/6. Head and face massage and shampoo. Use our dandruff lotion and pomade, and keep your scalp healthy. Tonics and cream will keep your hair and skin toned up during the hot weather. Do not put off till tomorrow what you can buy to-day. Mrs A. E. Lewis, Evans’s Buildings, Stafford St., opp. Ballantyne’s. Tel. 1263 Influenza. —If 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/-, Ammomated 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, MP.S., Ph. C.. Chemist. Tirnaru. ....