NEWS AND NOTES.

Timaru Herald, Volume CXXV, Issue 18650, 20 August 1930, Page 2

NEWS AND NOTES.

The authorities of St. Saviour's Orphanage wish it to be known that there is an urgent need at the Home for potatoes; also slippers for the boys. Gifts may be left at Pyne. Gould and Guinness’s store, Strathallan Street.

This day at 2. Morton and Co., will sell in their mart, a quantity of roofing iron, timber, etc.; also a quantity of furniture and effects

To-morrow, at 1.30, Morton and Co., will sell on account of Mr J. Falconer. Wilson Street, the whole of his superior household furniture and effects. Everything will be for absolute sale. ...

Auction sale this day at 2 p.m., at Wentworth, of gramophone, extension and round table, roll top desk and furniture

H. Allchurch and Co. will hold a clearing sale at Levels, to-morrow, at 1.30, in the estate of the late R. J. T. D. Searles

A cabaret dance will be held at the Broadway to-night after theatre supper dance

A meeting of the Pacific Starr-Bow-kett Building Society was held in Dunedin last night, when about 60 shareholders were present. A free ballot of £IOOO in No. 7 group was drawn by Cluster No. 347. held by an Oamaru shareholder. The sale in this group realised £B4, and £B2 per £100; and was taken in in two £SOO amounts. The chairman (Mr J. B. Shacklock) stated that applications for shares No. 8 group were coming in freely, and the directors had decided to allocate £IOOO for free ballot at an early date

A blaze of elegance; a vision of glory! Low prices rule at Thomsons’. Georgette, ninon, celanese, art silk frocks, jumper suits of degree, two and three pieces. 17/11 up, silk and celanese little higher, 37/6 to 63/-, and one or two very latest modes; cardigans, jumpers, lumbers, any size, any price, any colour, 4/11, 5/11 up; silk; even, for 14/6; model hats, ready to wears, untrimmed bangkok, visca, pandon, lace, straw, distinctive and becoming. Our head with her clever hands is making copies of a few favourite modes, at a lowered price; nappa kid gloves just arrived; beaver, suede, too, 2/6 to 7/6; not real but pretty, also at 1/11, 2/11, 3/6, 3/11; hose en suite, Du Barry, Arab, mountain maid, three knots, 3/11, 4/11, lisle quality, like silkesta 3/11, the double width both silks, satins, marked yesterday, meet the public eye, 16 pieces 3/72, 5/11—32 yds enough; 104 pairs sheets 7/11 to 21/6, extra large and good, any width, any price 54 1/11, 72 2/42, 80 2/9, all sound and good; blankets, quilts 7/11 up; art silk 11/11. bedspreads for 6/11; linen tabling not pure from 1/11, best makes 3/6 to 7/11, damasclene takes its place, 3/6 up, Finlay’s numbers, wools, the shop for them, from 2d skein

Direct importing from the manufacturers to Timaru wharf. That’s how it’s done. 21-piece English tea sets in 12 dainty patterns and designs to choose from, at 14/6. Hundreds of these wonderful value tea sets come and go each year from our emporium. Teapots, from late shipment, in sizes, medium 1/6, large 2/- and 2/3 in mottled brown and coloured bands, afford great money-saving values. Always the best for your cash at Porter’s emporium

The Climax! The last few days of Cameron’s great suit and overcoat sale will see a bevy of bargains offered. If you have not already visited Cameron’s, come at once

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 E. C. Ayres, Ltd., chemists, Timaru

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 curtains, 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).

A creditor wrote to the proprietor of a small business complaining that his account was long overdue. The reply he received to his request for prompt payment was: “At the end of every month I place all my unpaid accounts on the table in a pile. Then I draw six out. These six I pay. If I have any more of your impudence you won’t be in the shuffle at all next month.”

After the heavy rains the field in which a football match was to take place looked like a lake, but the referee decided that the game could be played. “What?” gasped the visiting captain. ‘‘Surely we are not going to play in this?” “Certainly you are. And don't hang about. You’ve won the toss. Which end are you taking?” “Well, if we have got to play,” came the answer, “I think we’ll play with the tide.”

Smith and Brown each owned racing greyhounds and decided on a match for a £IOO stake to take place two weeks ahead. Rumours reached Smith that Brown’s dog had gone lame and so he offered to call off the match on consideration of £lO. When one of Smith’s friends heard of this action, he said, “What a fool you are. Why didn't you run the race and win the £100?” “Because,” replied Smith, “my dog died a week ago.”

Men, don’t miss Souter’s displays of shoes for warm weather. Prices are very moderate 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 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 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 E. C. Ayres, Ltd., chemists, Timaru. .. 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—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.