NEWS AND NOTES,

Timaru Herald, Volume CXXV, Issue 18555, 30 April 1930, Page 2

NEWS AND NOTES,

It was after the opera. The ex-pensively-dressed woman approached the broad-shouldered man. “I am not mistaken,” she said, “I have the honour of speaking to the renowned bass?” He felt flattered, "What can I do for you madam?” he asked. “I can’t find my car,” she answered. “Would you be so kind as to call out •Charlie’ at the top of your voice.”

Runciman, Pryor advise auction sale on Thursday. May Bth. at 1.30, on premises of Timaru Tyre Service Co., the whole of their plant, tyres and motor accessories. ...

Builder: “This is the house, sir. in the ‘Tudor style.’” Prospective buyer: “I don't care for the Tudor style.” Builder: “We’ll soon -alter that, sir. George, just bring a pail of water and wash out those oak beams, will you?”

Runciman. Pryor. Ltd., advise auction sales to-day at Wentworth at 1.30 of furniture, and at 2.30 of cottage and building section in Heaton Street.

The young man was very cheery. “I believe she cares for me after all.” he confided to his friend. "Splendid.” said the friend, “but surely it was only yesterday that you told me you wern’t making much headway.” “I didn't think I was then,” replied the one in love, “but this afternoon she asked me if I snored.”

One of the junior officers of a big Atlantic liner was showing an old lady over the ship. She expressed great interest in the stokehold, the cabins, and saloons, and was finally taken on to the bridge. “Ah,” she said, "so this is the bridge. This is where the captain stands, isn’t it, and. of course, his word is law?” The young officer coughed delicately. "Well, not quite,” he said. “You see, his wife is coming with us this trip.”

Several places in Canterbury are infested with katipo spiders. They are particularly bad in some of the Peninsula bays, facing the open Pacific, where they live in the driftwood cast above the usual tidal limits by heavy seas. Contrary to the usual impression, they are not confined to the sea coast. They are found in such places as Upper Riccarton. and the occupants of several old houses in Christchurch are continually finding them in corners of the rooms, cupboards and other places where the ordinary spider is usually found.

The colder weather now setting in creates the demand lor winter comforts; and in this respect the hot water bag has again become popular. The price at which this essential commodity can now be obtained, brings it within easy reach of every household; 4/- for a 7 x 10 size, in good British rubber, complete with eyelet hanger, and a twelve months’ guarantee, is something that should be taken advantage of by procuring one at Porter's to-day. This firm has just landed a large stock of. hot water bags in all sizes, with handsome velour covers to suiL .. .... Ties Free.—As the result of a special purchase of superior Petone goods by Cameron’s, enormous savings are now offered to the public. More than this—with every suit or overcoat sold, a good tie wall be given free. Cameron's lead In value 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 Many reputations are gained and lost; we have gained a reputation for gcod furnishing values but wc do not intend to lose it. Our stocks comprise of curtain materils in the various styles and qualities, hall curtains,, cushions, eiderdown quilts, blankets, bedspreads, bedding, lampshades and lampshade fringes. We make blinds, curtains, pelmets and valences, recover and remake quilts, in short, any class of soft furnishing work and at the lowest possible prices. Ask for a quote, it will be given with pleasure. R. P. Carter, the 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. (Mon., Thurs., Sat.), 11.33 a.m., 3.46 p.m. (Dunedin only). ARRIVALS AT TIMARU. From Christchurch 1.23 a.m. (Mon., Thurs., Sat.), 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.

A. N. Oakey and Co., in conjunction with Geo. Bowker and Co., will this day submit to auction seven town lots in the estate of the late Charles Bowker. The firm give notice that the postponed sale on account of Mr F. T. Wilkin will be held at 3 Jackson Street to-morrow at 1.30. , .V

Men who work outdoors will be specially interested in the O’Brien range of outdoor boots, including The Railway and The Shooter. Footballers will be wise in following the lead of famous players by wearing O’Brien football boots. ...

Attention is drawn to the auction sales at Wentworth Mart on Thursday and Friday, at 11 a.m. and 2 p.m. Large consignments of carpets, rugs, blankets, eiderdowns, bedspreads, coats, men s and boys’ suits, boots, crockery, and ladies’ dresses will be offered. ...

The opening of “The Little Playhouse” will take place this evening, jln the unavoidable absence of the [ Mayor, the opening will be in the l hands of Mr F. J. Rolleston. The plays I to be presented are “She Was No Lady” • (St. John Ervine) by a team from “The Readers”: “Legend” (Philip Johnson), by Timaru W.E.A.; and •Rosalind” (Sir J. M. Barrie), by the Catholic Drama Club. A really interesting evening is in store for patrons to-night and on Thursday night, when the plays will be again performed. Seats are available at the Bristol. The annual garden fete in aid of St. Saviour’s Orphanage will be held in the grounds. Morgan's Road, on Saturday next. There will be a variety of .■-'tails, general provisions, meat, fruit, sweets and cakes will be obtainable. Afternoon tea will be supplied at a cost of 1 -. but there will be no charge for admission to the fete. Special buses will leave the Bank of New Zealand at 1.45 and 2.15. Music will be provided by the Timaru Boys’ High School Band.

April bustle last day—only new, delightful goods marked cheap at Thomsons'. Lumber and jumper suits, woolen knitted, complete 37/6 to 45/-; others cashmere effect from 18 11; cream winceyettes 1/3. double width, domestic for 9d, Horrocks’s flannelettes WSI l/4i to TX, best made 1/11, 34-36in. Reversible cretonnes 73d. a great line, washing numbers 93d in 7 colours, wools, including Scotch fingerings. all colours, Baldwin's purple heather B*d, rose lOid. 63 packets vedonis interlock vests 3/6 up, combs., bloomers, children’s sizes, begin 3/3; hats, felts, beaver, velvet, in ready-to-wear models, with motifs, lower prices to the better and best goods. Attractive numbers. Real down quilts from 19 11, single bed sizes 32/6 up, largest. The rockfast curtain nets, new line, 1/111, double width, de luxe satins 1/3, still much the vogue; lumber jackets, talma coats, Roslyn, warm underwear from the mills. ..

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 will be a happy, healthy child. Price, 2/- box. E. C. Ayres, Ltd., Chemists, Timaru.

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

CONSTIPATION. Laxigen is a tonic laxative, and gentle aperient. It is particularly valuable, because Jt 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 hrbitual 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.

New season’s goods are now being shown in 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 winceyettes 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 611 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