NEWS AND NOTES.

Timaru Herald, Volume CXXV, Issue 18492, 6 February 1930, Page 2

NEWS AND NOTES.

The Palmerston South School picnic of about 1000 persons, will visit Timaru on 12th February.

The wages offered by dairy farmers for boys nowadays are fairly good as compared with those obtainable in general labouring. A speaker at a Wairarapa Farmers Union meeting quoted a case in point. Having lost the services Of his employee through illness he advertised for a boy. The first applicant was a likely looking lad who had had a little farming experience and he was engaged. As he left to get his belongings he asked what the wages would be and mentioned that he received 30/- per week in a mill. “Well,” said tlffe farmer, “I’ll give you that and board you too.” “That’ll do me,” said the boy, “I had to pay 25/- a week for board in town.”

Every home-proud woman’s desire is to make her home elegant, restful —a thing of beauty. A place to be admired—and envied by her guests. This can be inexpensively accomplished by a visit to Claude H. Shackell, the well-known specialist in art furnishings (opposite Majestic Theatre). Mr Shackell imports the latest art furnishings and novelties direct, and designs and makes on the premises blinds, curtains, drapes, cushions, down quilts, loose covers, lampshades, table runners, etc. Get his advice —its free.

There seems to be an impression abroad that the varieties of potatoes have changed of late years and that possibly bees were jn some way responsible for the alleged change. This idea is scouted by the Department of Agriculture, which in a letter to the local branch of the Farmers’ Union, say that the Early Rose potato is exactly the same as it was 70 years ago and no change is possible if tubers are used in planting.

Thp opinion that judges in stock sections at agricultural shows should state publicly their reasons for making awards was expressed by Mr W. J. H. Reynolds at a meeting of the council of the Auckland Agricultural and Pastoral Association. Re stated that the practice had occasionally been followed at country shows and had proved very instructive to exhibitors. Other members agreed that a public statement of reasons would have great educative value for exhibitors, but judges should not feel themselves bound to give their reasons. No statement should be made about any entry except the prizewinners. The secretary was instructed to write to judges for the forthcoming show inviting them to explain publicly their decisions if they so desired.

In the senior free place examination Marion C. Cameron, whose name did not appear ih the published list, was among those who were successful.

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

There 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

Has your Dining Room an “Inferiority Complex?” Do you make a pieiftal apology when guests drop in? If so call in the aid of Claude H. Shackell (opposite Majestic Theatre), the wellknown specialist in room decoration and art furnishings. He will advisf and supervise the whole colour scheme of furnishing, draping, and even papering if necessary. You will be surprised how little it costs to mak that important room as lovely as i deserves.

Many small business men in Sydney have lately been victimised by the circulation of spurious coins. Police inquiries culminated in the arrest of a young man, and the seizure of a plant and materials, said to be suitable for the production of florins.

The new Timaru homes show a flair for the moderne. Subdued modernism .... a fresh technique .... sheer beauty of harmony of hangings cushions, curtains. The very newest will be found at Claude H-. Shackell, specialist in art furnishings (opposite Majestic Theatre). Inspect the lovely new draping velvets, window curtains and hangings, loose covers, cushions, blinds, etc. With your purchases you receive the free help and advice of an expert of long experience.

At a meeting of creditors of Messrs A. M. Broziak, Limited, Suva, it was reported that the capital had been lost. The second debenture holders lose about £BOOO. The deficiency of unsecured creditors is £12,700. No dividend is expected.

Mi* Philip Snowden referred in his speech at Leeds to his forthcoming Budget. He spoke hopefully of the trade outlook, and said that the main consideration at the moment was that the State should use all the power it has to help in the restoration of and to increase the prosperity of industry. The responsibility of the Chancellor of the Exchequer when faced with the imperative need of raising revenue was to do it in such a way as would rather be a help and an encouragemept td industry than an additional burden upon it.

Lovely furnishings and draperies that will appeal to your finer taste and that will appear to your sense of thrift by their extremely modest prices. Curtains, blinds of best English Hollands, cushions, soft furnishings, art bedspreads—and the many beautiful things that go to make your home artistic and restful. All the newest end best, will b° founr| in wide variety at Claude H. Shackell’s, specialist in art furnishings (opposite Majestic Theatre). practical, helpful advice and estimates free.

The memorial cup, donated by the family of the late Edward Speechly. to the South Canterbury Swimming Centre, for competition in the annual Speechly mile swimming race, is on view in Mr F. J. Dunne’s window, Stafford Street.

Commencing at 1.30 to-morrow, at 311 Stafford Street, A. N. Oakey and Co. will conduct a sale of the remaining stock of Bradbury’s art studio.

Thomson’s novelties from the sale a continual source of satisfaction. Nine packages opened last week were marked cheap, and all remnants and short lengths at 15 per cent discount. Economy week with a vengeance. Timaru people get the brightest and best from the markets-of the world at give-away prices. Overalls, smocks, in everyday use at very low figures. Corsets and brassieres 1/11 up, No. 3800 in again. Berlie numbers too. Beads. Gentlemen’s felt hats from 7/6, world suits, the Prince of Wales. Leaving all these specials by the 1000, anything—Linoleums and mats, carpets or dresses, hats, corsetry, lingerie. New arrivals in yesterday—apple, almond, champagne, marrow, geranium, russet, cactus, acacia, Naples, light navy, navy silk celanese all one price 7/11, or make into a beautiful frock'for you. Booking orders autumn coats or costumes; new season’s tweeds, navy serge, 54 Fox’s 31/6, Elworthy’s 3/4J.

Ladies’ Hand Bags.—This Christmas we have landed over 500 ladies’ hand bags direct from the makers in both envelope and pouch 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 MoGruer, 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 30 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. heavy white swansdown flannelette, 1/6 vard Coloured stamped duchess sets from 1/6 each. Art silk coloured bedspreads all colours, , for i 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 are 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. 1203

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