NEWS AND NOTES.

Timaru Herald, Volume CXXV, Issue 18531, 31 March 1930, Page 2

NEWS AND NOTES.

A railway advertisement in this issue gives particulars of excursion fares and train arrangements in connection with the South Canterbury races at Timaru on 3rd and sth April. Commencing at 1.30 to-morrow, at Kitchener Square, Highfield, A. N. Oakey and Co. will conduct a sale of very superior furniture and effects, under instructions from Mr D. W. Reese. .. A heavy electri|. cable in St. Aubyn Street, New Plymouth, broke suddenly, crashed down on top of a passing baker's van, wound itself round the vehicle like a python, bringing it to an abrupt standstill, burnt and bruised the woodwork, unwound itself and went hopping off across the road. The driver of the van had an unenviable experience. He might have been electrocuted. When the vehicle was struck sparks flew everywhere. The mirror was smashed and dents made in the sides of the van. WORM TABLETS.- Many of the minor ailments \vi.. i children arc subject to, may ds 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; n the breath is bad. with constant thirsi if the appetite is fickle, and they grind the teeth at night, these are the symp toms 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. Runciman Pryor, Ltd. advise having received instructions from the Official Assignee to sell by public auction on Wednesday at 1.30 at Wentworth Mart a complete stock of jewellery, watches, clocks, glasses and fancy goods of all discretions without reserve. An Irishman was taking an Englishman in a car and showing him the beauty spots of the Free State. The Englishman saw some notices printed in Gaelic and asked his guide what they said. “I don’t know,” replied the Irishman. “But it is your own language!” said the Englishman. “Sure,” said the Irishman, “but, you see, those people who can read can’t speak Gaelic, and those who speak Gaelic can’t read."

Fifteen cases of the very latest footwear have been opened by Souter’s. Prices have been specially reduced for this week. Call early

While excavating the clay used at a brick kiln at Havelock North one of the workmen unearthed a quantity of bones from a depth of about 30 feet. An opinion was given that the bones belong to the human species, and are possibly those of a young child. It is curious and interesting that such a find should be made so far down in a stratum of thick clay, and the indications are that the relics may be of prehistoric origin. They have been forwarded to Wellington for identification. When the Maunganui was about 50 yards from the Wellington wharf as it was leaving for Sydney. Mr James Bell, a resident of Wellington, who was on his way to Sydney, lost overboard a handbag containing over £IOO. a passport and some valuable papers. The half-yearly meeting of delegates to the South Island Motor Union was held at Christchurch. It was agreed that the Union should share with the North Island Union in the cost of ‘Safety First” posters to be distributed throughout the schools. The Union Steam Ship Company wrote with reference to a request that reduced rates should be given in respect to back freight on motor-cars shipped between Wellington and Picton, stating that the rates charged were below those of the ferry services in other countries. Opinions expressed by members were that the rates were generally too high and the matter was left to the executive to deal with.

The readers’ attention is drawn to the list of furnishing bargains advertised on the wanted page of this issue: Eiderdowns, mattresses and curtain nets have been specially reduced as a week-end offer, so this is your opportunity. Remember, Friday and Saturday only.—R. p. Carter, furnishing specialist

To do the business, you must produce the goods, and they must be the right goods at corresponding values. Lore are some examples in crockery : 7-piece supper and salad sets in latest dainty designs from 4 9; teapots, mottled with band 1/6; dinner sets in latest productions of floral and border patterns from 52/6; fancy cup, saucer and plate in endless variety from 2/6; ditto in cup and saucer 1/9; fancy designs in cake plates 2/-; children’s 4-piece table sets, in pictorial designs 2 11. Direct importing is the policy at Porter’s

April, the real entrance to autumn and changing winter needs is with us. Goods for the changing season a necessity, otherwise the avoidance of spending trifling sums may mean illhealth and attendant discomfort and suffering. All classes comfortable wear in sound selection at Thomsons' “Sign of the Crown.” Advantage taken of lowered price in raw wools—to buy to advantage. Wool fingerings, wheelings all reduced prices—purple heather, rose, lustre. Roslyn, etc. Flannels, blankets, dress tweeds, worsteds. New ready-to-wear gentlemen’s suits on view—navy, brown, grey. Ring velvets and similar designs, a velvetta comes cheaper, 6/6 and 6/11 compare. Ladies’ and misses’ lingerie of degree, the various essentials, Roslyn, Canterbury and Home numbers, all wool 101 from 2/4i, also specials in fuji silk—natural, 30 pieces landed Saturday, pure fuji nights 8 6 to 16/6, combs, etc., chiffon velvets expected—shades in demand. Gents’ all wool suitings for Mr Solomon, navy, topmost, season’s check tweeds, and good-looking worsteds. Mr Solomon’s work is really of degree while quite moderate in price

Ladles' Marcelle Beauty Parlour Haircutting 1/-, neck trim 6d, Marcel wave 2/-. Try our hair lotions and creams. They will keep your hair and skin bright and fresh. Hair tinting in all shades. Call and see me. Get your hair attended to before it is too late. Mrs A. E. Lewis, Evans’ Buildings, opp. Ballantyne’s, Stafford Street. Tel 1263 CAMERON'S Great “Parrot” Sale definitely ends on Saturday, with a spectacular four-day half-price clearance of oddments. This will be a remarkable opportunity to double the purchasing power of every shilling. This is Cameron’s first half-price clearance. Come in, men, and see what a stir Cameron’s prices are causing. Remember last day SATURDAY, so be early Fasinac.—The new lacquer for your furniture, woodwork, tins, trays, etc. Dries hard with a good gloss in half an hour. Try F. Lewis, opposite Grand Theatre 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. McGruer, Davies’ building bigger bargains sale is still going strong, and special bargains are being displayed every day in all departments. Special lines in the Manchester department for this week are: All linen bordered tea towels 24 x 33, in red, blue and helio borders, all ready hemmed, 7/6 half dozen; 54 x 54 bordered breakfast cloths 3/6 each; tapestry cushion squares 1/- each: coloured roller towels ready for use 2/- each; 72in. white twill sheeting 1/11 yard; coloured stamped runners, only a few left, 1/6 each; 1. piece 58in. green and black flannelette tabling 1/11 yard; coloured winceyettes from 1/- yard; 2 dozen only, all we have left, frilled pillow slips, 2/11 pair, great value; woven Japanese reversible mats 2/11 each; hea*'y twisted Chinese mats, reversible, heavy quality, from 3/6; large size seagrass mats, bound all round, 3/11 each; 1 piece 27in. fancy coloured coir matting, 2/6 yard; all wool reversible hearth rugs to be cleared, prices from 15/6 each. These are only a few of the bargains that are being offered at McGruer, Davies’ building business sale.... You’ve been thinking about painting your house —you don’t want to pay an extravagant price—yet you want a good well-finished job that is going to look well. Then call in Craigie’s, Timaru’s j leading painters and decorators, Cain’s ! Terrace, ’phone 82