NEWS AND NOTES.

Timaru Herald, Volume CXXV, Issue 18498, 20 February 1930, Page 2

NEWS AND NOTES.

This day at 2 p.m. Morton and Co. will sell in their Mart 300 pairs of boots and shoes, all good shapes and of exceptional quality.

Geography is apparently not a strong point with the typist at the Archaeological Institute in Mexico. A scientific publication issued by that body was received by the Wanganui Museum addressed “Public Museum, Vanganuw Island, New Zealand.” A pencil inscription, “Try Wanganui,” was evidence of the parcel having caused some trouble to the postal authorities before the solution to the address was thought of.

Business and pleasure will be agreeably combined in the tour of the North Island which a party of 53 farmers from Victoria, Australia, will commence on 25th February. The visit has been arranged by the Australian Producers’ Wholesale Co-operative Federation, and Amalgamated Dairies, Ltd. The itinerary planned will cover the North Island in nine days, and excursions will be combined with a si

;tudy of farming methods. On arrival at Auckland in the Maunganui, the party will be met by representatives of the tour organisers and of the Farmers’ Union. The visitors will travel by motor to various places of interest, and on the following day they will leave for Hamilton in twelve cars, which will be used throughout the tour. Rotorua, Wairakei, Arapuni, Waitomo Caves, Taranaki and Wanganui will be visited later, and the party will embark at Wellington for their homeward voyage on 7th March.

A letter couched in surprising terms was read at the Whangarei County Council meeting from a ratepayer, concerning a road fence and claim for damages. The letter read as follows:—“In reply to yours of December 16, in which you adumbrated that the engineer had been instructed to finalise matters in regard to your boundary on certain lines which he discussed with you. Your engineer, like the county chairman, knocks the late Baron Munchausen into a cocked hat with his imaginary discourse to the incorporate air. So far this matter has been treated with a policy of sham, shuffle and shunt, and I would remind the persons who are responsible for this that there is a limit to my patience. I now claim £25 damages, to wit, the eight chains of fencing necessitated by the Council’s contractors, seven wires at £2/10/- a chain and £5 for the inconvenience I have been put to by this act. If no notice is taken of my letter, my solicitors will carry out my instructions and let the light of day on this hoctos-pocus.”

In endeavouring to assist to relieve the acute housing shortage in Auckland, six years ago, by the erection of a village of workers’ dwellings at Grey Lynn, the City Council has lost heavily when purchasers walked out. There is a prospect that further heavy loss may have to be incurred. In sympathy with the trend of the property market here, the Council’s houses—which in the boom period cost an average of £llll—are said to be valued to-day at £250 to £3OO less. The Council has been asked by purchasertenants to reduce the valuation accordingly. Should such a course be decided upon, the Council will have to write off from £12,000 to £15,000. Since the completion of the scheme, about a quarter of the original purchasers have relinquished their houses, which have come back into the Council’s hands, and „ are now rented to ordinary tenants.

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

R. P. Carter, curtain specialist, is showing a new idea of cross over voile curtains for single windows, which make an ideal finish for this type of window. A special sample of shaped and pinch pleated valence, with side curtains to match, in striped silk taffeta, is attractive and right up to date. This style, or any other design in shaped valences, can be made in either plain, striped, or shot materials, of which there is a good' selection at low prices. R. P. Carter, 290 Stafford Street. ...

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

One thousand pairs of shoes sold since Souter’s Great Footwear Sale started. A wonderful record, which Souter’s wonderful bargains alone have made possible. Further mark-downs of stylish new footwear are being made daily. Note the three specials for ladies elsewhere in this paper—again exemplifying Souter’s quality and value. Sale at both shops. Go to the one nearest you

CONSTIPATION. Laxigen Is a tonic laxative, and gentle aperient. It is particularly valuable, because it can be taken every night if necessary, as it cannot possibly do any harm, because it contains no drugs. It restores the bowels to healthy, normal action, and is the best remedy known for habitual constipation. It has also a gentle stimulating action on the liver. Recourse may be had to this medicine, when the bowels or liver are deranged, as evidenced by giddiness, headache, drowsiness, furred tongue and impure breath. It is pleasant to take and does not upset the system. Price 2/6 bottle. E. C. Ayres, Ltd., Chemists, Timaru.

It is not correct that we are giving up business but it is certainly true that the bargains to be secured at McGruer Davies and Co.’s Clearance Sale eclipse any previous effort. The following are a few of the specials in the Manchester Department: 24in Wypwell Teatowelling, 6/11 dozen. Single and three-quarter bed size Art Silk Quilts, 13/6 each. Full size Frilled Pillow Cases, 2/11 pair. 54 x 54 Coloured Bordered Breakfast Cloths, assorted colours, 3/6 each. Full Double Bed Printed Bedspreads, light grounds, 12/6 each. 80in U.B. Twill Sheeting, one piece only, 1/11 yard. Coloured Towels seconds special offer from 1/11 pair. Fancy Coloured Curtain Nets, with silk stripes, 1/6 yard. Lace Edged Frilled Pillow Cases and Horrockses, H.S. Pillow Cases, 3/11 pair. Cream and plain Coloured Wincyettes, 1/3 yard. 70in White Twill Sheeting, 6/11 yard. Plain and Striped Nurse Cloth, 9id yard. Navy Striped Drills for Strong Shirts, 1/- yard. Grey Striped Twist Shirting, 1/- yard. The above are only a few of the special lines that are offering to-day. Bargains in all departments. Visit” our store early and often. McGruer Davies and Co

Messrs Runciman, Pryor, Ltd., advise auction sale at Wentworth Mart to-morrow at 1.30 p.m., of one Barnard piano *

The Clandeboye School picnic, of about eighty persons, is to visit Timaru on 28th February. ....

Although men are not in the habit of going round the sales, they are ever alert for downright money-savers. Today Souter’s are offering three great values- in men’s footwear, which will be welcomed by man with an eye to a bargain. . See them in Souter’s Great Shoe Sale announcement elsewhere in this paper

H. Allchurch and Co. draw attention to the auction notice of a lovely home situated 34 Wai-iti Road, known as “Marama.” The property is being sold at The Rialto at 2.30 ‘to-morrow (Friday), in the estate of the late Mrs Martha Marshall

A fund of £4OOO has been raised by the Auckland Returned Soldiers’ Association for the purpose of inscribing a Roll of Honour in the Memorial Section of the new Auckland Museum. A committee is now engaged upon the compilation of the list of all men of the Auckland military district who died on active service or as a result of wounds or disease contracted during their service. Seeing that there are bound to be numbers of eXAucklanders who served in the units of other provinces, in the forces of Britain or other Dominions, or in the Royal Navy, whose names may not be found on the Auckland rolls at Base Records, the Auckland Committee (which is located at 34 City Chambers) invites anyone possessing information in regard to any of these men to forward it without delay, it would be glad indeed, for the purpose of checking existing lists, to receive information about deceased members of the Auckland units.

The Ladies’. Misses’ and Boys’ Waterproof Coats at Thomsons are certainly wonderful value, 10/11 up, and it is a pity running any risks with the uncertain weather when a few shillings practically makes immune from weather vagaries. Cheaper Nos. still a few older styles! Quality there—the older fashion fair Raincoat Style, think some as low as 7/11, various sizes. Cream Ivory Knitting Silks 2/3 per 4oz. skein. Home mail yesterday 2 boxes only Handsome Pastel Colour Swede Gloves, richly embroidered c uffs. Made a Specialty of them at 2/45 and 2/6 per pair; will try to hold the sizes, 65 to 7*d. The Tweed Coats have opened nicely also. “Kayser” Silk Hose, best hose in the market—wear and appearance—new shades. “Knit-to-fit” “Sylknuit” also a fixed price for these, think 4/11 or it is. 60 dozen Gentlemen’s Wool i-Hose or Sox 1/3 per pair, best thing showing. At Thomsons’. ..

WORM TABLETS.—Many of the minor ailments which children are subject to, may be traced in the first place to the presence of worms, in the system. If your children are irritable and restless, and do not sleep well; if the breath is bad, with constant thirst, if the appetite is fickle, and they grind the teeth at night, these are the symptoms of worms. Get a packet of Ayres’ Worm Tablets. After a few doses your child will be a happy, healthy child. Price, 2/- box. E. C. Ayres, Ltd., Chemists, Timaru.