NEWS AND NOTES

Timaru Herald, Volume CXXV, Issue 18584, 3 June 1930, Page 2

NEWS AND NOTES

Messrs Runciman, Pryor. Ltd., advise auction sale to-ir.orrow at 2 p.m. on premises No. 136 Stafford Street (next Excelsior Hotel), of large wholesale drapery stock.

The Ashbury Bowling Club will hold a dance in the Bay Hall to-night. Admission 2/6. First-class supper and orchestra of eight instruments

Preliminary notice is given by A. N. Oakey and Co. of a clearing sale of choice oak and rimu household furniture to be held at 31 Maltby Avenue on Tuesday, June 10, on account of Mr J. Spence

In the wanted columns, Morison s, Ltd., mention a few of their specials for this week. Boys’ heavy grey coloured jerseys 28 inch to 32 inch, were 10 11 to 12 6, all to clear at 7 6. Nothing better for school boys. Other goods mentioned just as cheap. ....

It was a fivepenny run (narrates the Auckland “Star”). The genial inspector entered the tram car. arid, beaming in a winning manner, called “Show All Tickets, If You Please!” in a pleasant tenor voice. His ministrations were devoid of complication until he came to a gentleman who was going the whole distance. “AH Tickets, Please!” he repeated mechanically. The gentleman felt in his left-hand top waistcoat pocket and produced seven tickets. The inspector scanned them. The current issue was not there. The inspector said so. The passenger produced six tickets from the righthand. top waistcoat pocket. The inspector inspected them. “It's not here!" he said with the slightest modicum of strain in his voice. The passenger dredged in the left-hand waistcoat pocket and brought up nine tickets. The inspector now exhibiting the least little lack of patience, sorted them and said, “And it isn’t here!” Turning to the conductor, he said, “Issue this passenger a fivepenny ticket!” Then the passenger, producing the correct ticket from his ticket pocket, said. “Oh, I beg your pardon. You asked to see all tickets, and, of course, I showed you every one I had. I’m so sorry.”

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.

“Unique” weather—very time for your “Unique” hot water bottle. Tull of warmth and comfort. British and best. All sizes. Guaranteed not to leak or crack.

The memoirs of M. Clemenceau, published by the “London Daily Telegraph” includes an interesting reference to the late Mr W. F. Massey. In writing of the delegates to the Versailles Conference “The Tiger” says; “The delegate from NW Zealand, Massey, takes his place in the first rank for the loftiness of his sentiments and the eloquent kindliness of his broad speech. It was a stock joke to ask him how old he was when he gave up being a cannibal, to which he would answer, ‘Anyway, I had mine cooked, but you eat yours raw.’ ”

The installation of the automatic telephone system in Gisborne will not take place for some time, it is understood, but the delay in providing the town with this modern type of telephonic communication is explained on the grounds that the department has lately installed the most recently-de-veloped systems in certain North Island centres for testing and observation. If these plants answer all requirements satisfactorily a good advance in the automatic system will be recorded, and Gisborne and other towns not yet fitted with the automatic Telephone will enjoy the benefits of the latest mechanical exchange.

Warm baby’s pink toes on a “Unique” hot water bottle. Mothers prefer “Unique” because so sensible and safe. Look for name “Unique” on stopper. (8)

Plant now. Proses. fruit trees, flowering and ornamental trees and shrubs, rhubarb roots and perennial flowering plants, this much the best time; also sow seeds of onion, peas, broad beans and lettuce. Strong cabbage and cauliflower plants now ready. All description of floral work at short notice. P. G. Allen, seed merchant, Stafford St 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., 3.33 p.m. From Invercargill 4.10 a.m. (Mon., Wed.. Fri.), 1.46 p.m. (from Dunedin) 4.26 p.m.

The candidness of a Christchurch barber rather took a customer by surprise the other day when the price of a haircut was being tendered. The customer, on receiving his change, remarked that he had only been charged 6d, and inquired if that was the regular amount. “That’s enough for you.” was the reply, “because you’re nearly bald." Others, who do not object to candour, may be inclined to seek out this particular hairdresser. The curtain specialist offers a Friday budget of specials to-day. Ecru silk bordered net in a nice weave for sash or casement windows 1/9 yard. Fade - less casement ct’oth bedspreads, in all colours, made up ready to embroider, single size 7/11 each. Eiderdown quilts, blankets, and “Sleepwell” mattresses i at special low prices. R. P. Carter, 290 \ Stafford Street Remarkable Suit Sale. —The unusual thing is. all these suits and overcoats are new, and they're all splendid quality, yet Cameron is selling them at phenomenal prices. There’s a reason—he bought them cheap. Come to Came- ! ron’s great suit sale Always something of interest when looking round Porter’s big central emporium. Everything marked down to; bargain sale prices. Alarm clocks 4/11, hot water rubber bags with guarantee 3/9. good tinned colanders 1/-. large fire shovels 1 fireside companion sets 7 6, floor mops 23, writing pads 200 pages Bd. 3 for 1 11, good envelopes 4 packets 1 feather dusters 1/3 and 2/9, aluminium saucepans from lOd. Porter’s always welcome inspection

M.v Confession.—“lt was like this. I j didn’t want a suit, and I didn't want j an overcoat, but I went into Cameron’s t'other day just to ha ve a look round.; They’re having a sale, you know—ll should be narked—l came out with both a new suit and an overcoat. But man! You should see those prices! j It’s a real sale.” ....

As we are in the midst of stocktak- I ing, we are throwing out a few special lines that we are overstocked in. Strip- ; ed roller towels, already hemmed. 2/- | each. Heavy striped pyjama cloth 1/3 yard; 36in. white winceyette, 1/- yard. Fancy coloured flannelette pram covers 2/6 each; coloured towels from 1/11 a pair. Threequarter and single bed art • silk coloured quilts 13 6 each. Silk and cotton coloured curtain nets from ! 1/6 yard. The famous Wypwell tea' cloth, 6 yards for 3/9. Single bed eiderdown quilts with sateen panels 18/11; double bed 25/6 each. Cream and coloured Velvo finish winceyette, twilled, heavy quality 1/6 yard. Coloured, fadeless casement cloths from 1/6 yard. 36in. striped curtain nets, cream ground, with coloured stripes 105 d a j yard. Bordered damask cloths, large size, 3/6 each. Fancy cretones from ! lO&d yard. These are only a few of the special lines being offered at Me- . Gruer, Davies. Special line of lino, bath mats just opened, 1/3 each. McGruer, Davies and Co

CONSTII ATION. Laxlgen 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.

pHIROPODY. Painful Feet. Flat Feet, Corns, Bunions, Verruca (Warts), attended to at the Chiropody Dept. Hot Sea Baths, Caroline Bay. Phone 266 R. This Dept, is equipped with every modern appliance for ensuring Foot Comfort. Massage, Electricity Baths.