NEWS AND NOTES

Timaru Herald, Volume CXXV, Issue 18539, 9 April 1930, Page 2

NEWS AND NOTES

When the Aorangi was quarantined at Sydney recently there were aboard a number of wealthy American tourists who joined in with the rest of the passengers in a protest against the treatment that the authorities were meting out. When a reply came that if the passengers didn’t like it, they could catch the Aorangi back again, two or three of these Americans took the authorities at their word and recrossed the Tasman to New Zealand, to the Dominion’s gain.

A resident of Grosvenor Street, Grey Lynn. Auckland, called at a newspaper office recently with a queer looking, many-legged, large insect in a small bottle, and explained that they were particularly numerous in his part of suburban Auckland. He said that after a swift dash he had intercepted the visitor on a bedroom wall, and he requested help in the matter of identification. The bottle and the contents were duly handed over to the Auckland Museum authorities, who have identified the insect as one named Seutigcra Maculata, a centipede which frequents houses and sunny walls. It is said to be far the swiftest of centipedes. It lives on small insects. In spite of its hairy legs and repulsive appearance, it is claimed to be quite harmless.

“Good Lord! If it isn't Dick! Put it here. . . . Remember the time we tipped ‘Snubbs’ into the baths. . . . Remember the apples we pinched. . . .

And the yarns we used to have in Cameron's shop. By the bye—got your blazer yet. and your tie? Then follow me. friend to Cameron’s once again.” ....

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 leading painters, and decorators, Cain’s Terrace, 'phone 82

Ex-pupils of the Timaru High School who have cars are invited to send in their names to the organiser, Mr S. D. Mason, to enable the Transport Committee to arrange for transport of the visitors. In addition to the purposes set out in the advertisement it is suggested that ex-pupils’ cars should be made available for transport at any time in town if called upon by a visitor. The committee will supply windscreen stickers to enable visitors to recognise the cars.

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 buwels 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.

New season's goods are now being shown m all departments at McGruer, Davies's busy store. A new assortment of traced goods just arrived. All linen goods in centres, tray cloths, breakfast sets, doyleys, duchess sets, shams, and large supper cloths. Our special Vebro finish twill w'inceyettes in cream and colours—this is a great wearing cloth, and this season’s price is 1/6 yd; 90in. Aylin sheeting for bedspreads in rose and saxe blue—this is a fadeless cloth and can be used for coloured sheets or spreads. 2 pieces 90in white sheeting in plain and twill, to be cleared at a special price of 4/11 yard. Our regular price is 6/11 yard. Children’s fancy flannelette blankets in blue and rose. 2/6 each. We invite you to visit our store and inspect- the new season’s goods that are showing. McGruer, Davies and Co

Ladies’ 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

The host of one of the Waitara hotels is evidently a bit of a wag. On a recent Sunday “Sarron pie” appeared on his menu. Fearing a trap, the guests were not keen to inquire what were the constituents, but curiosity got the better of several, who promptly ordered the new delicacy, which turned out to be mincemeat.

On Friday last 10 South Canterbury farmers, accompanied by Mr J. Bitchener, M.P., arrived in Dunedin. They visited the works of the Dominion Fertiliser Company at Ravensbourne on Saturday morning, and later inspected the local factories of Cadbury, Fry, and Hudson, Ltd., being greatly impressed' with what they saw at both places. The party returned to Timaru by the second express.

Some valuable town lots will be submitted to auction on April 30t,h. at A. N. Oakey and Co.’s offices, when that firm, associated with Geo. Bowker and Co., will submit seven town properties in the estate of the late Chas. Bowker

A. N. Oakey and Co. announce that at 1.30 to-day, at 42 Sefton Street, they will conduct a sale of superior furniture and effects under instructions from Mrs Mary Carlton

Here are some everyday items of interest to the thrifty purchasers. White dinnerware. Coupe plates 2/8 half doz., 6-inch plates 1 6 half doz. Dinner plates 2/9 half doz. Large white chambers 3 - each. Stainless teaspoons 2/-. dessert 4/6, table 5/9 all at per half doz. W. and G. China cups and saucers 3 6 half doz. Cups only 2/6 half doz. Hot water bags, best English guaranteed 4/- each. Hair brooms from 2/6 each. All at Porter’s

Easter deliveries at Thomsons’.— Jumper suits, the new tones, various greens, fawn, tan, navy, cardinal, etc., 19/11, 42/6 to 67 6. two or three-piece. Jumpers, cardigans, stylish shapes, colourings, all wool and silk and wool. 8 11 to 37 6, skirts, pleated, often asked for. 7/11 up. Coats of degree, bought to advantage, with or without fur trimmings in tweed. All wool face cloth, etc., s.w. w.o.s. sizes, new styles, any price. Children's, great value. Fur also £6 15s to £37 10s, squirrel, flank, musquash, marmot, sable—pretty skins. Warm underwear, every class showroom. and gentlemen’s side—all trade discounts allowed. Splendid millinery, showroom. Gent’s shapes also 9/11 to 35/-. Lumber jackets, all wool, for 18/11 and cheaper, not wool. Worsteds for making up. Special costumes for a trip, tailor-made goods from 84/-, chiffon, ring and Louis rayon velvets, all exquisite. Fur trimmings, crepe, Louise and fujis, coir mattings, best designs, 2/7i

AVOID ’FLU. —Uae Sander and Sons’ pure Volatile Eucalvptic Extract, one o 1 the world’s greatest antiseptics. A few drops on your handkerchief, in vour bath, in your glass as a mouthwash will prevent ’flu and all winter ailments. Sander's Extract won First Award and Gold Mod.il New ZeaJatc sad South Sea a Exhibition

If you realise that you are not ade* quately insured against fire loss, the Mercantile and General Insurance Co. Ltd., is a New Zealand Company with all its capital invested in New Zealand, and thus can assure you prompt settle’ ment. Christchurch Office. corner Hereford and Liverpool Streets

McDougal. from Aberdeen, was stifling along Princes Street, Edinbr when he met a friend, Jock McN who had lived for some time in ” i.J. modern Athens.” “Michty me, Sandy, whit are ye daein’ here?” asked Jock excitedly. “Weel, the fact o’ the matter is I’ve got married, an’ I’m doon here on my honeymoon.” ‘‘Man, that’s fine. Congratulations. But whaur’s the wife?” Sandy winked appreciatively. “I’ve left her at hame in Aberdeen—she’s seen Edinburgh. ’

Auction sale this day at 2 p.m. at Wentworth of furniture

A Maori from Turakina was being cross-examined at the Marton Court. “You had eight drinks'. ’ said counsel severely. “Yes,” admitted Hone. “Then.” said the lawyer, as though clinching the matter, “you mrst have been drunk.” “Never, on your IVe.” was the disarming answer. ‘How many drinks can yoi stand?” asked the cross-examiner, not quite so confidently. “About thirty-eight, and then some,” quietly answered the dusky witness. Collapse of counsel.

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 symp toms of worms. Get a packet of Ayres Worm Tablets. After a few doses your child wall be a happy, healthy child. Price, 2/- box. E. C. Ayres, Ltd.. Chemists, Timaru.

After a recent sporting meeting a gatekeeper found himself £1 short in his takings. He could not account for it and the committee, never doubting his honesty, concluded that in the rush he may have dropped a £1 note or given away too much in change. It was a surprised gatekeeper when a few days later a man approached him in the street and, after explaining how he had received tickets and in the rush failed to pay for them, tendered a £1 note. The gatekeeper was thankful and he went to the secretary and paid the missing £1 which had .caused him considerable anxiety.

Employ the long evenings making up useful and artistic furnishings for the home. The curtain specialist is showing an assortment of various silk, cotton, and silk finished materials in fast dyes, suitable for making into bedspreads, bolsters, cushions, table covers, etc., and a list of special prices will interest you. Double bedspread length of silk finished casement, in putty, rose, and helio, full size—9/6 the length. Double bedspread length of shot silk taffetas, in various pretty shades, absolutely fast, 17/9 the length. Single bedspread length of fadeless casement. 9 shades, 7/3 length. Square cushion length of fadeless shot slub repp, 3/11. Square cushion length of striped silk taffeta, 2/1. Round rucked cushion length in plain silk taffeta, 3/11. R. p. Carter, soft furnishing specialist, 290 Stafford Street / EXPRESS TRAIN TIMETABLE. DEPARTURES FROM TIMARU. For Christchurch—Express trains 4.18 a.m. (Mon., Wed., Fri.), 1.54p.m. 4.34 p.m. For Dunedin and Invercargill—Express trains 1.30 a.m. (Sun., Wed., Fri.), 11.33 a.m., 3.46 p.m. (Dunedin only). ARRIVALS AT TIMARU. From Christchurch 1.23 a.m. (Sun., Wed., Fri.), 11.25 a.m., 3.38 p.m. From Invercargill 4.10 a.m. (Mon., Wed., Fri,), 1.46 p.m. (from Dunedin) 4.26 p.m. SUPERFLUOUS Hair destroy ev.* by “RUSMA” (Regd.) Signed, stamped, guaranteed cure, £5/12/6. Florence Hullen, C.M.D., 7 > jurteuay Place, Wellington. Send stamped addr esse j envelope for particulars