NEWS AND NOTES

Timaru Herald, Volume CXXV, Issue 18619, 15 July 1930, Page 2

NEWS AND NOTES

Runciman, Pryor, Ltd. advise auction sale to-morrow at 2 p.m. at Wentworth, of carpets, furniture, curtains, lino, runner, fancy goods, show cases, etc

A party of Port Chalmers fishermen, who some time ago set out on a fishing enterprise to Dusky Sound, has returned to Bluff, and is at present waiting instructions from the promoters. The men had a very unlucky experience. It took them about five weeks to reach their destination, and since that time they have had ill-luck in fishing. It is reported that the Stella —the freezing ship of the company—may be moved to one of the southern harbours of Stewart Island, where the weather is more propitious and the fish more plentiful.

A man had been hauled out of the sea, seemingly dead. Spectator: “We must try artificial respiration. There are six different methods.” “Dead” Man: “If brandy is one of them, leave the other five.”*

The fire brigade of a small village had turned out in response to a fire call. While they were rushing their hand-cart through the village an excited villager dashed up to the chief of the brigade. “Chief,” he shouted wildly, “another fire has started at the other end of the village.” The officer turned on the man and looked at him fiercely. “Can’t help that,” he snapped. “They’ll have to keep it going until we’re finished with this one.”

Miss Struthers’ specials at Thomsons’ sale omitted yesterday. Pressure on space. Has the goods though, sale or no sale, cannot be done without. 36in. shot silks, nine colours, 2/9 few days. Honestly come by, but all are sold anywhere at 4/6 or more. Hundreds of designs new laces. Point Brabant, guipure, val., torchon, multicolour, from llid dozen; real gold and silver 7d to 2/9; flouncings, too, all new things, various, 4/11 up—li yard does. Furs, marabout 1/11, always wanted.. Baum marten, squirrel, platinum, beaver, brown; silk crepe de chenes’36-38 2/11, 4/3 at sale; new duchess sets 1/BJ, pillow cases 2 for 1/9, traced d’oylies 3d, traced Aprons lOid, deepseated designs; georgettes, fuijis, all the colours, secured cheaply, all strictly sale prices. “Grave to gay, lively to severe.” Those manufacturers’ blankets bought on basis reduced scale of wools worth considering; not more than 3 pairs one customer, 18/6, 23/6, and 24/6, 29/6 very largest; down quilts too, real down smaller from 23/6 to 29/6 largest, and others. Thomsons’ have to cater for their large circle even at a loss occasionally. Eight colours—all wool flannels 1/BS, the favourite goods. ...»

Husband Startled.—Mr B. gave his wife 10/6 to buy him a shirt. She came home with a shirt, a tie, sox and half a dozen handkerchiefs, all for 10/6 —she’d been to Cameron’s sale

The inherent beauty and brilliance of cut crystal, and the entire absence of colours make it / ideal for displaying flowers of every kind and. hue with the most artistic effectiveness. Bowls and vases in all sorts of delightful shapes, with beautifully cut patterns, wine decanters and glasses to match, whisky jugs and goblets, sugars and creams, confectionery stands, etc., comprise a delightful direct shipment just landed, and now on view at Porter's big central emporium

Early planting means success. Roses, fruit trees, hedge plants, forest trees, and all perennial plants can go out now. Sow seeds of peas, broad beans, lettuce, carrot and onion. Plant cabbage and cauliflower plants. P. G. Allen, seed merchant, Stafford St

Timaru Atten-Shun! Eyes front! The event of the season is here— Cameron’s mid-winter stocktaking clearaway sale. You will see some of the most outstanding bargain offers of .the year. You are advised to. call early THE TREATMENT of RHEUMATISM During the winter months, particularly, the system is more susceptible to rheumatism and kindred troubles. Ayres’ Rumatox is a scientific remedy, specially prescribed for the treatment of rheumatism, gout, etc. It gives instant and permanent relief to the worst cases, reduces the swelling and by eliminating the uric acid from the system, restores the body to health and vigour. It is equally effective for sciatica, lumbago, gravel, etc; 2/6 and 4/6 bottle. E. C. Ayres’, Ltd., Chemists, Stafford Street, Timaru Latest Joke. —“Have you heard of the man who didn’t know Cameron’s Sale was on?”—“No, have you?” EXPRESS TRAIN TIMETABLE. DEPARTURES FROM TIMARU. For Christchurch - Express trains 4.18 a.m. Mondays, Thursdays and Saturdays; 1.54 p.m. Mondays, Wednesdays and Fridays; 4.34 p.m. Tuesdays, Thursdays and Saturdays. For Dunedin —Express trains 1.30 a.m. Mondays, Wednesdays and Fridays; 11.50 a.m. Mondays; 3.46 p.m. Wednesdays and Fridays. For Invercargill—ll.33 a.m. Tuesdays, Thursdays and Saturdays. ARRIVALS AT TIMARU. From Christchurch—l. 23 a.m. Mondays, Wednesdays and Fridays; 11.25 a.m. Tuesdays, Thursdays and Saturdays; 11.42 a.m. Mondays; 3.38 p.m. Wednesdays and Fridays. From Dunedin—4.lo a.m. Thursdays and Saturdays; 1.46 p.m. Mondays, Wednesdays and Fridays. From Invercargill—4.lo a.m. Mondays; 4.26 p.m. Tuesdays, Thursdays and Saturdays.