NEWS AND NOTES.

Timaru Herald, Volume CXXXIII, Issue 18763, 30 December 1930, Page 2

NEWS AND NOTES.

H. Allchurch and Co. sell at the Rialto to-day, New Year poultry, strawberries, etc

Annoyance is caused by people taking dogs on to Caroline Bay. A number of dogs are at present on the Bay without registration collars, and these will be destroyed. Some people take dogs to the Bay on a lead, but on getting to the sand the dogs are allowed to wander and become a nuisance. Such a breach of the by-laws renders the offender liable to a fine up to £2O. A notice appears elsewhere that proceedings will be taken forthwith for any further breach of the by-law.

Thomsons’ beg to remind customers recherche goods, all colours, still on sale; fashion’s creation garments in D. and A. twilfit, Berlei corselettes, corsets, approved numbers. 5/6, 611 up; bathing costumes of degree, imported numbers; Roslyn. Bruce, Canterbury, bought in quantity, subject to trade discount deducted in corsetry for as low as 2/11, small sizes, to fashion’s favourite 8 11, 11/6, 12/6, best numbers and style 17/11; children’s in proportion; underwear, underwear; coats, frocks, jumper suits, hardly care to quote, but bring trade from everywhere; Horrock’s voiles 1/s*, double; art silk rayons 1/s*, to 3/11; silk ninons last in 3/11, 4/11; Kaiapoi also value —and values bring sale; wool blankets, rugs, these with fringe, 8/11 up.

“Have you any family?” asked counsel of a Maori debtor in the Hastings Court. “Yes, two children,” was the answer. Counsel: Have you any money.—No. Do you work?—No. I got rheumatics. Do you keep your family?—Yes, I keep them. “Well, if you’ve go no money, how do you keep them?” asked counsel. “Well,” answered the native, “you see I send my wife out to work, and my boy, he goes out to work, so I get enough to keep them.”

The general manager of the National Bank of New Zealand, Limited, announces payment on 3rd January of the interim dividend lor the half-year ended 30th September last at the rate of 12 per cent. p.a. free of tax. This is the same as for the corresponding period of last year. The bank shows its capital and reserves as under: —Subscribed capital £6.000,000, paid up capital £2,000,000, reserve fund (invested in Government securities) £2,000,000, reserve liability of shareholders £6,000,000, total £10,000,000. In addition there are undivided profits carried forward of £174,171. In the last balance sheet its liquid assets stood at £6,261,000, which are equivalent to 42 per cent, or 8/5 in £ of total liabilities to the public and for every £1 of its own funds the Bank is holding only £3 11s 6d of the public’s money which is an exceptionally strong position

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

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/-, 3/0, 4/-, 4/6. 5/6, etc. Fancyboxed soap, 2/0, 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