NEWS AND NOTES.

Timaru Herald, Volume CXXV, Issue 18646, 15 August 1930, Page 2

NEWS AND NOTES.

Skating is now in full swing at the rink opposite Ballantyne’s. To-mor-row night’s special attraction will be a baloon race for both ladies and gents. Mr T. P. Crowe has commenced business as estate agent and business broker at 24 Beswick Street, Timaru. H. Allchurch and Co. insert in this issue the preliminary notice of a sale which they are holding at the Levels on Thursday next, 21st., at 1.30 p.m. under instructions from the District Public Trustee as administrator of the estate of R. J. T. D. Searles (deceased). “You should be proud of the fact that a New Zealander has to be asked whence he comes,” said his Majesty’s Trade Commissioner (Mr L. A. Parish) in Ashburton the other evening. “You never can tell where a man comes from in New Zealand by his speech. I have travelled from Auckland to Bluff and you all talk the same; there are no dialects.” H. Allchurch and Co. will sell at the Rialto to-day a large consignment of apples of various varieties. It is estimated that 40.000 people witnessed the final test match Britain v. New Zealand, which was played at Athletic Park, Wellington last week. Some conception of this crowd may be gained from the striking panoramic photo of these football fans which is displayed in Cameron’s the Mercer’s, window. Men, don’t miss Souter’s displays of shoes for warm weather. Prices are very moderate The whole skin of a grizzly bear recently shot in Alaska has been received in Dunedin by Major R. M. M’Farlane, who last autumn returned to this city from the Antarctic. It is believed to be one of the largest skins of the sort ever taken, and the skull is worth it. The bear must have been a terrible beast—“not the sort that I should like to meet with my last cartridge,” says the major. He asked for a grizzly skin, thinking it would do for his home, but it is so big, about 12ft. across, that he does not know what to do with it, and in the meantime he has deposited it for inspection by any who are interested in such matters.

All one price, 2/-. Cup, saucer and plate, all in fancy artistic designs. These are now on view in Porter’s No. 2 window, and are well worthy of inspection. The assortment in this teaware comprises a very wide range of choice, and only direct importing from the British manufacturers makes the big value price possible. An inspection of Porter’s windows and a walk through the huge emporium is always welcome

Scientific Makes Healthy Reducing Possible.—The tendency to put on weight is giving trouble to many women who wish for a youthful, slim figure. Science, however, comes to their aid in producing a natural weight-reducer made from pure vegetable extracts. Ayres’ Obesity Ovaloids will enable you to lose from two to six pounds weekly in an absolutely safe and scientifice way. You will feel much stronger and healthier after this splendid treatment. Obesity Ovaloids, 6/6 bottle or three bottles 18/-, at Ayres’ Pharmacy

To buy useful goods at money-sav-ing prices is always good investment. A genuine opportunity presents itself today in 7-piece supper and salad sets from a new direct shipment; which are now on view in Porter’s windows. Salad sets 4/6, supper sets 5/-, all in dainty designs, and worthy of a prompt inspection. This is a bargain offer, and for one week only. Porter’s big central emporium is where you are always assured of best choice and honest value. Inspection always welcomed. ..

When dredging off the bar the other day at Westport, the Eileen Ward brought up the breastbone of what is believed to be a moa (states an exchange). Judging by appearance, it has been buried for centuries. It is ten inches long and seven inches wide. The bone suffered very little damage coming through the suction pipes of the dredge. Moa bones have been found in the limestone caves at Inangahua Junction and at Cape Foulwind.

“There was no distance between them when they stopped?” asked a solicitor of a witness in a motor collision case in the Magistrate’s Court at Wanganui recently. A smile went round the room when the witness replied, “No, when they hit they stopped.”

In Ceylon, when night falls and the rooms are lit up. the walls of the houses are simply swarming with lizards, but the people do not mind at all. So said Professor Wall in the course of a lecture on that island in the W.E.A. rooms, Christchurch, recently. Another unconvential feature of houses in Ceylon was the presence of tame frogs, about ten times as large as New Zealand frogs, which wandered over the floors, and in and out among the feet of the residents, searching for white ants on which they gorged almost to bursting point. A daily scene in Colombo that never failed to amuse tourists, said Professor Wall, was the bathing pf elephants in large pools. They sit in the water while men work on them with scrubbing brushes, and then they suck up the water in their trunks and delight in squirting it over themselves.

Thomsons’ enchanting new goods.— May as Well get early as late, more especially as the new tariff—if becomes law—means 13 to 15 per cent, additional duties as it stands on most drapery and apparel lines. The 40 packages cleared before 7th. Time this borrowing policy was stopped, only means more taxes. Live humbly and carefully; there is plenty for everyone. Hardly believable! Double width silk rayons seifs 1/6, floral 1/115. See window for loveliest details. A queen in a dress costing 7/6 to 25/6 in all for material at Thomsons. Real silk fuji, 23 pieces 1/6, 1/10, 1/115, satin sivree 12/6, morocain 9/11, mariette too 7/11, real nappa kid, real beaver suede gloves, imitation do. 1/11, 2/11, 3/11 —beaver greys, pastels, new browns. The new floral ninons took London by storm for the Ascot meeting; can hardly believe these could come in duty free. British 15 per cent., foreign and French they are 5/3, 5/11; only 245 Thomsons’ price. Dalysia frocks, silk torchon laces 25d to 3d up; pompadour and needlerun guipure. Huge stocks everyday needs. Thomsons’ linoleums go everywhere, from 3/11, 2 yards wide —floorcloth 4/11 or 5/3, in linos. Gentlemen attended to properly there too. Suits, overcoats, trouserings, topmosts —years of wear

Shipping firms will be interested to learn that the speed of the Commonwealth and Dominion Line steamer Port Bowen has been increased since she last visited the port. About 18 months ago the Port Bowen had new turbines installed by the Wallsend Shipbuilding Company at Newcastle-on-Tyne. The turbines are of the latest type, and the Port Bowen’s speed has been increased by two knots. She can now maintain a speed of 15 knots under normal conditions. On her recent voyage from Liverpool to Auckland the Port Bowen’s average speed was over 14 knots.

To dream of a racehorse winning and to gamble on it the following day with handsome results was a coincidence experienced by a young Gisborne man last week. On the eve of Saturday’s meeting at the Park racecourse he dreamt that a chestnut horse, and whose number was 13, had passed the post a winner. His dream seemed so realistic that he related it to friends on the morning of the race, and, glancing through the race card, the horse of his dream turned out to correspond almost indentically with Little Wonder, the winner of the last event, who returned a substantial dividend. Some of his friends were not deeply impressed, but idespite their protests he made a small investment.

The World’s Most Expensive Malady. One of the most expensive maladies in the world is the common Cough or Cold. The germs of cold are no respecter of persons, waylaying with equal effect the worker or the King. The germs attack the membranes of the nose and throat and cause the irritation that starts the coughing. That’s the time you need a bottle of Ayre’s Cough Balm. This is a scientific remedy specially prepared to give healing, soothing relief to the most stubborn cold or bronchial trouble. Only 2/6 bottle at Ayres’ Pharmacy

If you are interested in up-to-date furnishing fabrics, see the new silk slub repps, in self colours, two tone colours, and jaspe effects, just opened. These make up into hall curtail.* window curtains, flat pelmets or pleated valences, cushions, etc., and for the small outlay (this material is 6/11 yd.) A great effect is obtained when used for any of these purposes. New silk floral nets, for side curtains and pleated valences are stocked in various colourings; while the assortment of silk bedspreads is well worth your inspection. Advance showing of spring furnishings, at R. P. Carter’s, 290 Stafford Street (next Friendly Societies’ Dispensary).

Now is the time to plant all descriptions of forest trees—flowering shrubs, roses, fruit trees, etc. My special collection of twelve assorted named roses for fifteen shillings, are the best growers, and are in bloom all spring, summer and autumn. All floral work as usual. P. G. Allen, nurseryman, Stafford Street WHISKERS! About the only thing that comes to him who waits is whiskers. So touch the button men—Cameron’s sale offers a splendid hunting ground for you. Final days, final bargains. You have no conception of the bargains until you see Cameron’s windows. Men’s overcoats at half price 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 —1.23 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 —4.10 a.m. Thursdays and Saturdays; 1.46 p.m. Mondays, Wednesdays and Fridays. 4 From Invercargill—4.lo a.m. Mondays; 4.26 p.m. Tuesdays, Thursdays and Saturdays.