NEWS AND NOTES.

Timaru Herald, Volume CXXV, Issue 18693, 8 October 1930, Page 2

NEWS AND NOTES.

Entries for the Timaru Horticultural Society’s Spring Show must be made by 9 p.m. to-day.

A 500 card party will be held at South School at 7.30 to-night; supper provided

H. Allchurch and Co. are instructed to offer for private sale Mr G. H. Povey’s well-known Pareora boardinghouse, which offers an exceptional opportunity for a man with a family. The fullest information is obtainable on application from the sole agents

Mrs J. Ord, 14 Wai-iti Road, advertises a desirable 10-roomed residence, “Kaiwarra” (about five minutes from Post Office), for sale or to let. Clear title. Grounds will be in order before occupation. Particulars on page 13. Inspection invited.

The Timaru Municipal Band’s weekly dance to-night at the Band Room. A waltzing competition will be held

The Education Board sixty years ago did not approve of classes of 50 or 60. In a salary and staffing scale recommended to the Provincial Council the number of teachers considered necessary was indicated as follows: — Average attendance 21 to 50, master and mistress; 51 to 60, master, mistress, pupil teacher; 86 to 100, master, mistress, pupil teachers.

A budding journalist was told never to use two words where one would do. He carried out this advice in his report of a fatal accident in the following manner: "John Jones struck a match to see if there was any gasoline in his tank. Aged 65.”

A Sea Scout Company is being formed in Timaru. and boys between the ages of 13 and 18 years could not do better than be trained in the many useful arts of seamanship, etc. As only a limited number of boys can be taken at first, early application is necessary.

The mission was nearly over. One of the partners in the coal business had teen converted, and tried to persuade his bi other, who was in partnership with him, to go to the meeting. But this brother refused. “If I was to get converted, too. who’s going to weigh up the coal?" he demanded.

If harassed with spring cleaning problems call on R. P. Carter, 290 Stafford Street, who will relieve you of the window draping and furniture recovering parts of the difficulty, without too big a drain on your finances. Blinds, curtains, valences, pelmets, loose covers for furniture, quilt recovers, cushion recovers, outside blinds. These are our specialty. Estimates free

The following healthy flowering plants are now ready: Antirrhinums, stocks, schizanthus, coreopsis, lobelia, petunias, double and single wallflowers, verbena, sweet williams, gaillardias, nemesia, asters, phlox drummondi, salpiglossis, salvia bonfire, geums, aquilegias, penstemons, carnations, violas (blue white and yellow), sweet peas, and Iceland poppies—also ready, cabbage, cauliflower and onion plants. P. G. Allen, segd merchant, Stafford St Cameron’s are making a special offer to members of the Timaru High School Old Boys’ Association. All purchasers of the official Old Boys’ blazer will receive a gift of an Old Boys’ tie.— Cameron’s for all sports wear at easy price level 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.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.

C. W. Preen, one of the riders in Saturday’s Waimate to Christchurch road race, who finished sth, is an Oamaru boy, son of Mr Fred Preen, of Hilderthoipe. He was born in Oamaru, and is 20 years of age. He is a keen cycle rider, but had not before attempted such a strenuous effort as that performed on Saturday.

Patrons of the skating rink will note that there will be no skating on Thursday and Friday of this week, on account of the Flower Show being held at the Rink. The Rink will re-open on Saturday as usual.

The Symptoms of Worms in Childreft.—Worms are one of the most troublesome of children’s complaints. Setting up irritation of the intestinal canal they infest they work much constitutional mischief if not extirpated. The symptoms of their presence are: Variable and vitiated appetite, fetid breath, grinding of the teeth, itching of the nose, pains in the stomach and disordered bowels. Ayres’ Worm Tablets for children are a safe and efficient remedy. Children like taking these tablets because of their pleasant taste. Price 2/- at E. C. Ayres’ Ltd., 76 and 78, Stafford Street, Timaru

“What we do we do well.” Thomson does not care to say much, but everything from that emporium of commerce the essence of desirability and moderation. Marrons and darker browns showing up strongly in hosiery; gloves, the suede and nappa numbers are proving sellers from 7/6 and 7/11, in the real leather; much lower for 1/11 in imitation buck; large delivery of hats this week; the navy capeline, ballybuntle, etc., in the bigger head sizes now to hand; 72 real panamas, desirable goods. 6 boxes Linora and florals yesterday in leading colours, wide shapes, only 3/11 and 4/6—coral, apple, blue, fawn, white, or a trimmed one; our milliner quite engaged with those dainty confections, so becoming and attractive. A flutter in robes and frocks, more particularly fashionable unshrinkable crepes, satins, celanese, art silk 27/6 to 72/6, with flare and other models; some pretty silk products direct from leading rooms 52/6 to one or two as high at 92/6. For gentlemen the line of felt hats, a trifle tilted brim a great seller 8/11, running to borsalino, defiiance, 16/6, 25/-, 45/-; more worsted topmosts tweeds; reliable materials, . good workmanship means years of good Come to Thomsons’, the best of goods at an everyday price

Indigestion—the cause of many ills. Because of the circumstances of their work and environment, most people find it difficult to conform to a careful dietic regime, with the result that the stomach gets out of order and indigestion follows. Indigestion is answerable for a large proportion of everyday ills and indispositions, but it can be effectively checked with Ayres’ Indigestion Mixture. This is a very popular and efficient remedy for cases of acute indigestion. It is not held to be a cure-all, but a tested remedy for disorders and acidity of the stomach. Price 2/6 and 4/6 bottle. E. C. Ayres’ Ltd., chemists, 76 and 78 Stafford St., Timaru

A lady values China for its beauty in designs and delicate, yet serviceable quality. Designs in teaware are ever changing like dress materials and fashions, and any.lady of taste must realise what an eyesore the same old out-of-date teaset would be if she is set on one lasting a lifetime. Then again British manufacturers can always match any broken part when required. Beautiful China, unless intended for banging about the house, is the most satisfactory and pleasing, and is always admired. New shipments in the latest productions are now coming to hand at Porter’s, the China specialists. Inspection always welcomed

Souter’s have made another huge purchase, and are now opening up a new shipment of 25 cases, comprising 1359 pairs of new season’s rubber shoes. These are selling at exceptionally low prices. Call to-day