NEWS AND NOTES,

Timaru Herald, Volume CXXV, Issue 18622, 18 July 1930, Page 2

NEWS AND NOTES,

The special attraction to-morrow night at the skating ring, is a hockey match on skates between a Christchurch ladies’ team and a Timaru ladies’ team; also a Christchurch men’s team and a Timaru men’s team.

An interesting position has arisen regarding the contest for the Western Maori seat, which was rendered vacant by the death of the late Sir Maui Pomare. Speaking at Christchurch the Right Hon. J. G. Coates said there had previously been some understanding that if Sir Maui was not opposed for the Western Maori seat, Sir Apirana Ngata would not be opposed for the Eastern Maori. The matter was also mentioned by the Prime Minister. “The Maoris may have had some understanding,” said Mr Forbes. “The question of representation has usually been left to the Maori members in the House of Representatives. There is no arrangement between the parties, and the question of the contest has not yet been discussed by the United Party.”

Attention is drawn to Miss Venning’s advertisement re the arts of music, painting and drawing. By the “Naunton” or new method of pianoforte, pupils of any age may acquire the system in a single term of eight lessons—

First tramp: “Yes, I had a beard like yours once and when I realised how it made me look I cut it off.” Second tramp: “Well, I had a face like yours once, and when I realised that I couldn’t cut it off I grew this beard.”

“Suva is a funny little town, things municipal being more or less a joke to visitors,” writes a Dunedin man sojourning in Fiji. “Every clock in the town keeps different time, which makes keeping appointments awkward. The King's Birthday was celebrated on June 9 instead of June 3; why, I know not! The Public Library is wonderful. It contains a few' old and tattered volumes in course of being eaten by a species of borer very prevalent here.”

A Record! The wonder values offered at Cameron’s have made this great mid-winter sale an outstanding record—a record in bargains and a record in trade. Come to Cameron’s tomorrow

"Got Excited.” Well, of course you can hardly blame a man for getting excited when he sees such magnificent bargains as Cameron is offering at his super mid-winter sale

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

Disturbance in City.—Quite a disturbance was caused in Stafford Street recently by a heated argument between two men. The subject of the argument was whether Cameron’s sale bargains were the best in Timaru. As the argument was undecided, we will let the public be the judge. What do you think of these three lines to be cleared at half-price: All pullover sweaters, cardigan jackets and lumber jackets at half-price. See window display

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—lL33 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.

j A correspondent of the Auckland I “Sun” asks:—Can you guess what these are?: “The Haunted House,” “Slavery,” I “Flying Blind,” “Three Bundles,” “Purj gatory,” “Love’s Triumph,” “The Ter- ; rible Red Dwarf.” No, you are wrong. | They are not the names of Edgar Wallace thrillers or the latest talkies, but the titles of sermons preached in Auckland churches last Sunday.

How labour is being replaced by machinery in many industries is shown in a recent State industry, the Bank of Montreal quoting the Provincial Bureau of Labour’s estimate that 5000 combine harvesters in use in Saskatchewan to-day have displaced about 20,000 farm labourers. This innovation obviates the necessity of importing harvest hands from Eastern Canada. Harvest in Canada was usually looked to as a great absorbent of unskilled labour.

H. Allchurch and Co. will sell amongst other items to-day, two incubators, a brooder, etc. For details see auction column

The fame spreads Thomsons’ sale; the first fury quietens, town and country friends begin to realise though— Pure all wool flannels, most of the natural colours, ten pieces, l/B£. blankets any size, any price; white, pure wool 18/6, 25/6 to 32/6; one range; three ranges; “Rarawa,” “Dominion,” “Hospital” higher; all sale prices, beautiful goods; grey for 16/9; juveniles’ wool breechette suits—rose, blue and pink, 14/11; tunics or jumpers and pants 4/11; coats with caps 7/6, ladies’ waterproofs—cardinal, navy, lido, tan, apple, 14/6; misses’ same colours, 12/11, beige 17/6, ladies’ kasha all wool frocks 10/11, 15/11, repp (all wool) 16/6. Hats of degree, new goods; remainder real twist shirts 6/11, gentlemen’s side; neglige 5/6; the real grey ready-to-wear pure colonial suits, gentlemen’s sizes, 71/6; lower Fifer 38/6; Fox 43/6, 52/6, same class article barely the quality, cut or so good linings

For eiderdown quilt repairs try R. P. Carter, 290 Stafford Street (next U.F.S. Dispensary). Old quilts entirely remade in new downproof cottons or satins, extra down added if required. Or your quilt can be re-covered in fadeless silk taffeta, double bed size, from 29/6. Our workroom is well equipped for this class of work, and a satisfactory job guaranteed. Are you interested in new eiderdowns? Our sale prices for these goods will astonish you; wellfilled quilts, single, from 19/6; double, from 25/6. Last few days of sale. R. P. Carter, furnishing specialist

Souter’s offer another big boot sensation at their great sale. Men’s “Railway” boots, the recognised standard of service, comfort and protection at only 24/11 pair. If you are working outdoors, you need “Railway” boots. Souter’s, Stafford Street, Timaru. ....

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