NEWS AND NOTES.

Timaru Herald, Volume CXXV, Issue 18441, 6 December 1929, Page 2

NEWS AND NOTES.

! Wife (to returning husband at sea- ' side resort): “Oh, darling, I’m so glad you’ve come. We heard that some idiot had fallen over the cliff, and I | felt sure it was you!” Messrs Runciman. Pryor advise 1 auction sale at Wentworth this day at 1.30, of Buick Coupe, Studebaker 7seater, travellers’ samples, and general furniture. .. Teacher (after giving lesson on Egypt and the Nile): “You tell me, Freddy, how it is possible to get anything to grow on these sun-scorched plains.” Freddy: “By irritating the Nile.” j Messrs Runciman, Pryor advise auction sale on Friday, December 13th, l at Wentworth, of 4-roomed brick cottage and 3-acre ground, known as No. 24 Memorial Avenue. .. The staffs of two large London hotels I selected teams for a cricket match. Last to bat for his side was a diminutive billiard-marker, who went to the wicket only to be stumped first ball. He was very aggrieved. “Here, what j happened to you?” asked his skipper, j when he returned. “I dunno,” said the marker pathetically, "that chap with the gloves knocked the tips off the cues and said as ’ow I was out of baulk.” An annual sports of the Waimataitai J School are to be held in Ashbury Park on Saturday afternoon, and given fine weather, the gathering should be a record one. Spectators are promised a splendid afternoon of sport, including 60 colour competition events and a physical drill display.- Altogether 700 children will take part. A Band will be in attendance, and afternoon tea 1 may be obtained on the ground.

Little John was interested in the rafters on the verandah “What are those round things, daddy?” he asked. “They are knot holes, son.” "Well, if they are not holes, what are they, daddy?”

The public generally speaking seem to have a somewhat erroneous idea regarding the teaching of Christian science. On Monday night they will have the opportunity of hearing the truth about it from an authorised lecturer belonging to the organisation. The Railway Department advertises particulars of alterations to TimaruChristchurch and vice versa Sunday trains. At 2.30 this afternoon the ladies of the Y.M.C.A. will hold a Paddy’s Market for the finances of the Association. Bargains in clothing, boots, jam, cakes, etc., are to be had. Men’s Shoes for 19s lid a pair, at Souter’s Rebuilding Sale. No better value in the Dominion. A large shipment of Men’s Shoes just opened up, to be sold at lowest sale prices. Souter’s Rebuildign sale for Xmas Shoes. ... • Christmas will soon be here, and Morrisons Ltd. are ready to supply the many needs of their clients. Xmas gifts, silk knitted outfits for the wee ones, either boy or girl. Summer hats of e?very kind for -the boys and girls. Helmets are great value at 2s 6d. Men’s Sox,. Ties, Handkerchiefs, in fact everything required. You will find that Morrisons Ltd., 266 Stafford Street, have it. ...

The throng increases. Everything so delightfully new and relevant and yet moderately priced, whether it be a coat, a hat, pair of gloves or hose, a suit, or anything else—at Thomson’s, just what wanted by the people of South Canterbury, and they ought to know. They can grow good wheat crops, get top prices for their lambs’ and wool, and hold their own anywhere! That is why they come to Thomson’s. At Thomson’s, all the workers are real workers; no imagination; and to even cover expenses at the low figure charged they have to be fairly active. The shop full to the doors with the world’s best products, cheap. A few details to-morrew

Now is the time to renew furnishings, and McGruer, Davies and Co. is the store for you to secure your requirements. We have a large and varied assortment of all the latest in curtain nets, in cotton and silk—plain, striped and bordered, all prices from 1/3 yard. New season’s cushions have just arrived, round with satin panels and shadow insets; art silk bedspreads in all shades; also sample assortment of novelty napery in runners, lace sets, tray cloths, duchesse sets, boudoir sets and centres, and afternoon tea sets. We invite you to inspect these goods; they are the very latest. Special purchase of oddments in white table damask, secured by our London buyer at an extra special price, to be cleared at bargain prices from 2/11 yard Extra heavy twisted fancy Chinese mats in three sizes, reversible, all colours, 3/11 to 8/11. Just received parcel stamped goods in d’oyley, centre, tray cloths, sets, runners, coloured sets and aprons, calico aprons and black aprons—a nice selection at very low prices. Visit our store to-day and inspect the array of fancy goods suitable for gifts for the coming season.—McGruer, Davies and. Co

For the Gift season the curtain specialist has a large selection of suitable goods. Pretty silk lampshades, in Rose. Gold, Saxe and Crimson 3s lid each, up to 655. Pretty stencilled cushions, ready filled, in black grounds 3s lid each. Indian hand printed bedspreads lOse 9d to 22s 6d, in beautiful oriental colourings. Smart round rucked cushions in silk taffeta from 9s lid. Double bed eider down quilts in good selection—new seasons samples mostly—from 35s to £lO 15s. All silk bedspreads—in fadeless colours, single bed from 16s 6d, double from 23s 6d. Call in now before the holiday rush. R. P. Carter, 290 Stafford Street, (’phone 1304). ...

The half-yearly meeting of Loyal Timaru Boys’ Juvenile Lodge of Oddfellows was held last Wednesday night, when Bro. J. Box presided over 51 members. Welcomes were extended to the district officers, to the new Noble Grand of the adult Lodge, and to the new President of the Girls’ Lodge. Three new members were elected and duly initiated. The sick report showed that there had been no sickness in the Lodge for over two months. The superintendent, in announcing the new team of officers for the ensuing year, explained the reason for passing over several capable members. The district officers then installed the following:— President, Bro. Stanley Blanchard; vice-president, Bro. Dobier; past president, Bro. Sydney Hogue; junior secretary, Bro. Alex. Wilson; conductors, Bros. Rich Vincent and Gordon O’Hara; lecture master, Bro. Ralph Best; wardens, Bros. James Lane and Mich. Angland; guardian, Bro. John McGifford; tyler, Bro. Gordon Watson; supporters, Bros. Donald McGlashan, Jack Wright, Tom Barkley, Wm. Wilson, Walter Parker, and Wm. Gardyne. The visitors’ toast was honoured, and many complimentary remarks made in reply thereto showed that the work of the Lodge is held in high esteem not only by Oddfellows, but by Other Friendly Society Orders. It was announced that next meeting would be given over to Christmas celebrations. Accounts amounting to £l2/13/6 were passed for payment. Receipts for the evening totalled £lO/11/8.

The chief of the New York Fire Department predicts that in the not too distant future aerial fire engines will dart out of hangars on top of skyscrapers and pump chemicals more efficient than water on to flames in tall buildings. “I’ve been watching the development of the aeroplane, particularly with regard to its ability to remain stationary and rise perpendicularly,” the chief said. “Just as soon as they do that we’ll begin to experiment with winged fire engines for the New York Department.”

“It is a horrible thing for the Railway Department to plaster the countryside with hoardings,” said Mr M. Bethell, at the opening of the new County Council offices at Amuri. “It is a great shame that these things should be placed all over our beautiful country, and I cannot understand a Government Department disfiguring the scenery for the sake of a few paltry thousands of pounds. It is up to the Hon. Mr Forbes to reform Reform in this respect.”

A great run on those new shipments. There should be! Right class of goods always in demand, and Mr Coates’ attention in Customs dues made great reduction in prices. Linoleums, floorcloths, quilts, and similar, towels, as much as anything. When you can get Williamson’s linoleums 2 yards wide, from 4/11, floorcloths, excellent new designs, 3/11—every width in proportion —l5O to 160 patterns to choose from, who would delay having a little comfort and luxury, something to look at. Everything about the same, though, and the people know it! Look at Crawford's rich plush door mats, fringed, 6/6, Tatterfield’s also, and from 3/11 up. It never rains but it pours either, and Thomson’s have had luck the last fortnight or three weeks with the class of goods received. Need no pushing; rainbow laces, 4Jd up; crepes, any price 62d, 80-peep cottons,, just the (thing,* their art silk and rayons even silk rolling in—we cabled twice—crepe de chenes, georgettes, everything; rush mats—elephants, peacocks, 2/3; hats and frocks, all the go. Melodious mouth organs from 10id, makes one’s mouth water; real tennis racquets 3/11; confectionery stockings, filled, 6id, 1/-, 1/6, 1/11, 2/3; horses, tools, 'motors, any detail to delight the heart of boy or girl. Don’t forget the pretty curtain nets 1/3, l/si, 1/9, 1/11, 2/3 to 2/11, 37 pieces, just in, others as wanted; bedspreads 6/6, 9/11, silk at 15/11, etc

The good old summer time brings us the refreshing joy of the plunge 'once again. You’ll probably need a new swimming suit. Visit Cameron’s then, and just see what are offered in the way of stylish, and quality bathing togs. You’ll want one whether you need it or not.

Mr J. C. Taylor, president of the Pennsylvania National Bank and vicepresident of the Pennsylvania Bar Association, and a tourist on the Ma lolo, had something to say about prohibition. “The Eighteenth Amendment, which came into effect on January 16, 1920, outlawed the barroom and the corner saloon once and forever. They are as dead as slavery, and will remain so.”

Marcelle Beauty Parlor.—Haircutt Jug 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.—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 t?he 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/-, © n i_' nine 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. ....

Successful housekeeping can only be accomplished by grasping the full significance of the words “NO RUBBING LAUNDRY HELP.” Further information from your grocer