NEWS AND NOTES.

Timaru Herald, Volume CXXXIII, Issue 18762, 29 December 1930, Page 2

NEWS AND NOTES.

When it comes to happy matchmaking Greta Green is not in it with a leading Timaru mercer. One case in particular: The girl turned him down, would have nought of him. In despair the unhappy swain opened up his heart to Cameron—the mercer in question, who, with quick perception, picked the cause of the trouble—shabbiness. The new rig-out made her sit up and take notice, but it was really the new hat which decided her. Smart, snappy, and the latest shade, and all this happiness only cost him 15/6. A few left at Cameron’s —they’re English felts too John R. Procter, New Zealand’s Premier Opticians, Optical Specialist will be visiting Geraldine on Wednesday, February 18th., and may b» consulted at the Crown Hotel. Every gift of footwear you give this Christmas will be appreciated. And when you get them from Souter’s big range you will be certain they are the very best values, at the lowest ruling prices. Call at Souter’s to-day Carter’s for useful Christmas gifts at holiday prices this week. Call in and look over our well selected stock, the values will please you. Parchment shades, from 1/3; sateen cosies, from 1/11; satin, from 7/11; silk lampshades, from 3/11; round gophered cushion cases, 9/6 each; art silk cushions, filled kapoc, from 7/11; Indian hand-printed bedspreads, from 11/6; stencilled spreads, from ,4/6; double buttoned beds, 29/6; kapoc cushion fillers, in fadeless casement cloth, 2/9 each; pillows, from 2/11 each. For useful gifts, Carter’s, 290 Stafford St., next U.F.S. Dispensary Christmas Presents in endless variety at E. C. Ayres, Ltd., chemist. All the latest Xylonite goods in white, blue, pink and mauve. Bath salts in fancy jars, 2/6, 3/6, 5/6. Scent sprays, 2/6, 3/-, 3/6, 4/-, 4/6, 5/6. etc. Fancyboxed soap, 2/6, 3/-, 3/6, 4/6, all perfumes and makes. Try the latest narcissus soap, 3/6 box. Lavender water, 1/9, 2/-, 2/6, 2/9, 3/6, 4/6, 8/6. Manicure sets, all the latest colours and designs, over 100 to choose from. Gent’s military hair brushes in white Xylonite and black Ebony, from 10/6, 15/-, 21/-, 22/6 to 35/-. Inspect our windows and see the wonderful values and assortment offered. E. C. Ayres, Ltd., chemist, Timaru Christmas Presents.—The most useful and acceptable present for a lady is a hand bag. We have just received over 500 direct from the makers. Real Morocco 15/-, 17/-, 20/-, 21/-, 22/6, 25/to 35/-. Leather, all shades, from 9/6, 12/6, 15/-, 17/-, to 25/-. Kid leather, 10/6, 15/-, 17/6. Crocodile, 21/-, 22/6, 25/-. Calf leather, 9/6, 12/6, 15/-, 21/-. In fact these bags are made up In all the most fashionable materials and styles, and in the following colours: Navy, beige, blue, grey, black, brown, Havannah, fawn in the envelope and pouch designs. These are the best and cheapest bags in town, and as they come direct from the maker, we can afford to sell them at very reasonable prices. Call and inspect. E. C. Ayres, Ltd., chemists, Timaru. ....

John R. Procter, New Zealand’s Premier Opticians, Optical Specialist frill be visiting Temuka on Saturday, February 21st., and may be consulted at the Crown Hotel.