NEWS AND NOTES.

Timaru Herald, Volume CXXV, Issue 18491, 5 February 1930, Page 2

NEWS AND NOTES.

To-morrow at 1.30 Morton and Co. will sell on account of Mrs A. M. Byrne, 72 Wai-iti Road, her superior furniture and effects

A general meeting of members of the South Canterbury Chamber of Commerce will be held in the Stafford tonight. when an address will be given by Mr H. H. Sterling, general manager of railways.

Miss Anderson has been advised of the following results of the examinations held in November and December last:—Senior Government shorthandtypists exam, (order of merit) —Scota Steward, Mavis Boucher, Grace Mackay. Violet White. Junior Government shorthand-typists exam, (in order of merit)—Annie Hardie, Ebeth Green, Moilie Moore, Margaret Cameron. Pitman's shorthand speed certificates:— 130 words per minute, Violet White. 110 words—Annie Hardie, Scota Steward, Grace Mackay. 100 words—Ebeth Green. 80 words—Moilie Moore, Averille Lawrence, Nancy O’Connor, Eileen O'Brien, Margaret Reid. 70 words Hazel- Macdonald, Janet Robertson. Thelma McConaqhy. 60 wordsc—Allison Coote. 50 words—Amy Roy. Theory certificates—Lilian Shillito, Edna Morrison. Elementary certificates—Honor Oliver, Moilie Atkins, Dorothy Carter, Torry Lamb, Hazel Mackay, Tina Mackay, Dorothy Goodman, Isabel Cochran, Lilian Shillito, Elsie Provan.

A 22-year-old Polish beauty, Irene Wierzbicka, shot herself, when she was not elected as “Miss Poland,” to represent her- country at the world beauty contest at Rio de Janeiro. This incident is an indication of the storm which occurred throughout Poland when the contest was originated, with tremendous publicity, and candidates paraded for hours before a vast audience, before the decision was given. When the jury announced that the winner was an actress, Sophia Batraka, there was a cry of anguish in the crowded hall, and Irene Wierzbicka dashed out weeping. She was found <shot dead in a dressingroom.

Souter’s Boot Stores have made a special purchase of 144 pairs of men’s army boots at a very low price. The boots are English-made, sewn soles, solid leather toe' caps, and watertight tongue. Special price is only 18/11 a pair. Postage 1/- extra. Souter’s Boot Stores

Get your eiderdown recovered or remade now! Our range of re-making materials comprises the latest in designs and colourings, and the finished quilt is guaranteed downproof, entirely new, excepting the down, well made, and ventilated. Your old double bed quilt can be remade from 37/6. We also recover quilts in fadeless taffeta, or figured sateens. Your own quilt recovered in silk taffeta from 29/6. Call in and see the designs. We specialise —R. P. Carter, 290 Stafford Street, op. Pateman’s Bluebird. ’Phone 1304

TJiere is every reason to believe that the high standard of the Boys’ High School and Technical College uniforms will be maintained this year because the Schools re-opening fair at Cameron’s, Stafford Street, has proved a big success. Every day scores of new students have been outfitted at Cameron’s—the Timaru headquarters for school year. Cameron’s high reputation of course, depends on the turnout of the boys of both schools, and they have spared no efforts to continue their wonderful service to the parents and scholars alike. Free _ gift knives are given to every boy procuring his uniform from Cameron’s

Gifts.—ln endless variety at Ayres’s Pharmacy. Xylonite photo frames from 6/6; manicures from 2/6 to 25/-; Xylonite clocks 12/6, 15/-, 20/-; mirrors 3/6 to 21/-; jewel cases 7/6 to 12/6; gent’s military hair brushes, best English Xylonite 15/- to 25/-; Xylonite hair brushes 10/6 to 21/-; clothes brushes 5/6 to 8/6; jewel cases 7/6 to 10/6; bath salts in rose bowls 5/6; pickle jars 4/6; celery jars 5/6, honey jars 4/6; others from 2/-; perfume sprays, fancy soap, cut glass bottles, etc., etc. E. C. Ayres, Ltd., Chemists, Timaru

H. Allchurch and Co. will sell at 1.30 to-day, the whole of the stock-in-trade and plant of The Economic Tearooms, 2 doors from Bank N.Z.

Having had considerable trouble with his three lodgers, an Irishman decided to tell them off when he saw them in the morning. “You three are a nice pair!” he said. “If you’re going £o stop here you’ll have to clear out, for you didn’t come home again last night until this morning!”

■ Preparations for the eclipse of the sun next October, when New Zealand will be sending an expedition to Tin Can Island, in the Pacific, are going ; steadily forward. Instruments on loan from England are already on the water, and their arrival will give the New Zealand scientists time to get thoroughly acquainted with them. The programme of observations is not going to be made too inclusive, only those observations being undertaken which can be done thoroughly. For instance, no attempt will be made to test the validity of Einstein’s Theory of Relativity, concentration being made rather on such problems as atmospheric electricity and the fading of wireless signals. Committees are hard at work on the various problems iu be studied The co-operation of the Navy in transporting the expedition to and from the island is to be sought. It has been done on previous occasions, and if done on this will solve a difficult problem and greatly facilitate the expedition's work, besides materially lessening the cost.

The original worsted shirts 7/6 at Thomson’s, the twiltex 4/6—4/9 sometimes —are great sellers; wearon 4/6; Samson 5/6; twill light grounds take the cake for value, up to higher goods. Every demand. Hats, fine grades, any price, 9/11 to 35/-; woollen sox 1/3 pair, or 2 pairs for 2/4*. Cashmere special silk numbers bought at a' clearing price. The 35 to 40 pieces worsted tweeds, not full pieces—are going to set season agoing. It must be understood Thomson’s with best intentions, cannot make 20 to 24 suits at once. People know this and place orders giving a week or two. Black Prince shirts 8/3; khaki gaberdine trousers 12/3; indigo serges, topmost, they are there too; could make 14 to 20 suits, of these on present stock. Summer vests and pants 2/6 and 2/9; golf hose all schools, 2/6 pair up; pure wool. Mattings, bright designs 2/6, 2/11, P.K. fuji, locknit bloomers, the directoire vests, etc., pale pink, apple. Mosgiel suitings too. Forgot those fuji jumper tennis shirts 3/6, traced aprons lOid up, panamas, etc

Ladies’ Hand Bags.—This Christmas we have landed over 500 ladies’ hand bags direct from the makers in both envelope and poach bags. Real Morocco 15/-, 17/6, 22/6, to-30/-; calf skin 8/6, 10/6, 12/6, 15/-; embossed leather 17/6, 22/6; real leather 10/6, 15/-, 17/6, 22/6; calf leather 10/6, 12/6, 15/-, 17/6. All other kinds at bedrock prices. These all comprise the latest designs and shades. Navy, black, beige, havannah, brown, fawn, grey, and we guarantee our prices the most reasonable in town. The quality of every bag guaranteed. E. C. Ayres, Ltd., Chemists, Timaru. ..

Now that the holiday season is at an end, you will be able to settle down tc secure some of the real bargains that are being offered in McGruer, Davies’ Manchester department. Special towels for the Bay from 1/11 pair. A large assortment of bordered breakfast and supper cloths, large sizes, from 3/11 each. Coloured striped curtain nets from 1/-. Plain colours in silk and cotton curtain nets from 1/11 yard. 3i yards all linen tea cloth (makes four towels), great value for 3/6. The famous Wypwell tea cloth 7£d yard. Double bed unbleached sheeting from 1/11 yard. 12 only fringed and bordered supper cloths 36 x 36, in helio borders 1/11 each. Heavy quality frilled and lace-edged pillow cases, also H.S. pillow cases, full size, 4/6 pair. 36in. heav> white swansdown flannelette, 1/6 yard Coloured stamped duchess sets from 1/6 each. Art silk coloured bedspreads all colours, fpr a and single beds. 15/6 each. We have a few heavy twisted Chinese mats in three sizes; this is a good wearing mat, 4/6, 5/6 and 8/11 each; good colours and reversible. The above ar6 only a few of the lines that, are offering at McGruer, Davies and Co

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

The supply of fruit has now set in, and with it the demand for jam and preserving requisites is daily increasing at Porter’s Emporium. This firm caters for the important and necessary business of jam making and fruit preserving in every detail, and can supply in any quantity. Agee wide mouth jars in pints, quarts and half-gallons; jam jars, open and screw tops; jelly jars and tumblers, preserving pans, jar rings, jam covers, wooden spoons, scales, and everything pertaining to the busy season at Porter’s