NEWS AND NOTES.

Timaru Herald, Volume CXXXIV, Issue 18830, 19 March 1931, Page 2

NEWS AND NOTES.

The opinion that a brick building, faithfully built, was no more dangerous than a concrete building in an earthquake, was expressed by Mr W. H. Bennett (chairman of the Wellington Technical College Governors) at a meeting, when a circular from the Education Department on the subject of brick school buildings was read. In the construction of brick and concrete buildings, said Mr Bennett, there were so many “ifs” that it did not matter whether the building was brick or concrete. The human element had a great deal to do with the whole position. Workmanship, the nature of the bricks used, the composition of the mortar, and the observance of building conditions in their entirety were all matters to be taken into consideration. It would probably be found that with proper workmanship and proper materials there would not be more danger in a brick building. The walls of the Technical College were brick, and with his knowledge of the work as it had progressed he had no fears regarding the Technical College. Mr C. A. Lawrence remarked that some of the ferro-concrete buildings in the earthquake area were so badly damaged that they would have to be demolished.

Something new and choice once in a way at Thomsons’ —Wool frocks, quite new fleck design 39/11, raincoats up to 27/6. similar novelty, jumper suits, the highest grade 57/6, most beautiful and becoming, new season’s modes dark green, dark burgandy, etc., and Thomson carries plenty more other much lower; misses’ sizes 15/6, lumbers, the skirt to go with them too, also in advanced modes and colourings, just what Queen Mary he*>elf would take for her grand-daughter, only 26/11, the acme of good taste. Replicas of all, less money. Those are precious daintiness. Kurly kews, new coatings and suitings, the Roslyn goods, the tweed knickers, boys’ from 3 9, men’s drill shirts 3/11 —no filling there —do not hang on to your money. Twist shirts 3/11 to wire twist 6/11 and 7/3. . ..

Secret researches in the application of television to entertainment have been carried out for some time past in the laboratories of the Gramophone Company at Hayes, in Middlesex, and demonstrations of the results have been given promising important developments. The system has been invented by the engineer of the company and is I not associated in any way with the Baird system nor with the demonstration of the Radio Corporation given in America. It-is practically an original method, entirely British, and marks a considerable technical advance on any yet demonstrated, especially in the direction of bringing television rapidly into use for entertainment purposes. Though the demonstration showed that the apparatus was still far from perfect, results so far achieved open up a new era as far as entertainments are concerned, when a stage or film producer will be able to take his show to the public instead of waiting for the public to come to his performance.

The wiseacre who said that there’s | nothing new under the sun, can be excused for his mistake, for he had never , seen Cameron’s. This progressive outfitters for men’s and boys’ clothing is fairly overflowing with new things in the matter of clothing, mercery, underwear for autumn and winter. A visit to this bright, brisk store will prove a revelation of quality, variety and low prices. If it’s new, Cameron’s has it Get your cut flowers direct from the nursery. Gladioli, scabious, Iceland . poppies, coreopsis, michaelmas dairies, gaillardias, asters, etc. All floral work made up from fresh cut flowers. P. G. Allen, ’phone 650 CHRONIC CONSTIPATION. Sir Arbuthnot Lane, the famous British physician, says that people with a pure blood stream will live much longer than those whose blood is poisoned by the toxins caused by constipation. Boils, pimples,- indigestion, gastric ulcers, appendicitis, are often due to chronic constipation. The use of harsh purgatives gives only a temporary relief; they are habit-forming and dangerous. If you are constipated take Laxigen. This is a natural, gentle laxative that will restore the bowels to their natural wave-like movement. Laxigen is obtainable at 2/6 bottle from E. C. Ayres, Ltd., chemists, Stafford Street South, Timaru. Daily, at 6 a.m. (letters only) and 3.30 p.m. For Fairlie and Hermitage: Tuesday, Thursday, Saturday, per car, 10.45 a.m. For Dunedin and Christchurch (night trains): Daily, at 7 p.m., excepting Sunday (letters only). For Oamaru and Invercargill: Tuesday, Thursday, Saturday, 7 p.m (letters only). For Ashburton: Wednesday, Friday, Saturday, 7 p.m. (letters only). THURSDAY, MARCH 19. At 3.15 p.m. (Late Fee 3.30 p.m.) Great Britain, Ireland and Europe (specially addressed correspondence only), Central America and South American Western States, via Cape Horn, to connect with “Tasmania,” at Wellington. Due London Ist May. THURSDAY, MARCH 19At 3.15 p.m. (Late Fee 3.30 p.m.) Australian States, South Africa, Japan, China and Straits Settlements and Egypt, per “Ulimaroa,” at Wellington. Correspondence will also be accepted for despatch by air-mail ser--1 vices in Australia. Air-mail fee in addition to postage, 3d per ioz. Also air-mail correspondence (extra fee 7d per ioz) via Karachi-London air-mail (due London 22nd April).

FRIDAY, MARCH 20, At 12.30 p.m. Fiji, Tonga, Apia, and Pago Pago, per “Tofua,” at Auckland. FRIDAY, MARCH 20. At 12.30 p.m. Great Britain, Ireland and Europe (specially addressed correspondence only), Central America and South American Western States,, via Panama, to connect with “Otaio,” at Wellington. Due London 24th April. MONDAY, MARCH 23. At 12.30 p.m. Great Britain, Ireland, Continent of Europe, United States of America, Canada, Mexico and West Indies, Argentine, Brazil, Paraguay, Uruguay and Falkland Islands, via San Francisco, also Cook Islands and Tahiti. Due London 23rd April. Correspondence will also be accepted for despatch by air-mail services in Canada and United States of America. Air-mail fee in addition to postage 4d per hoz. Per “Monowai,” at Wellington. INCOMING OVERSEAS MAILS. 18th Mar. —S.S. Ulimaroa, from Sydney. Australian mail. 20th Mar. —S.S. Rangitane, from London. English mail. 24th Mar. —R.M.S. Aorangi, from Vancouver, via Auckland. English and American mail. - C. R. INGRAM, Chief Postmaster. Timaru, March 19, 1931.

To-morrow at 1.30 Morton and Co. will sell on account of Mr R. C. Massey (who has left for the North Island), a large quantity of superior furniture and effects; also at 2 p.m. on account of a client, 100 pair of ladies’, gent’s and children’s boots and shoes, for absolute sale ANOTHER PROBLEM FOR MOTHERS. One of the greatest problems to-day for mothers is the increasing prevalence of worms in children. Invariably the symptoms of their presence are bad breath, grinding of the teeth, itching nose, stomach pains, and disordered bowels. Worms will do a great deal of mischief to a child’s constitution if not checked. The easiest and movst efficient remedy to give children is Ayres’ Chocolate Worm Tablets. Children like taking these chocolate tablets as much as they like eating sweets. Buy chocolate worm tablets (price 2/-) at E. C. Ayres’ Ltd., chemists, Stafford Street South, Timaru 1 Easter in Christchurch. Visitors to Christchurch are invited to stay at | Stonehurst (off Latimer Square), the lead ng Private Hotel, whose splendid all-round service will ensure to them an enjoyable holiday. Tariff 12/6 and 15/- daily. Book early. Telegrams: “Stonelea.” EXPRESS TIME-TABLE. Departures from Timaru. For Christchurin.—Express trains. 4.18 a.m. Mondays, Thursdays and Saturdays. 1.54 p.m., Mondays, Wcdnesdavs and Fridays. 4.34 p.m., Tuesdays, Thursdays and Saturdays, 8.30 a.m., 4.50 and 5.52 p.m., Sundays only. For Dunedin.—2.2 a.m. Mondays, Wednesdays, and Fridays. 11.50 a.m., Mondays only. 3.46 p.m., Wednesdays and Fridays. For Invercargill.—ll.33 a.m., Tuecj days, Thursdays and Saturdays. Arrivals at Timaru From Christchurch.—l.ss a.m. Mon--5 days. Wednesdays and Fridays. 11.42 a.m., Mondays only. 11.25 a.m., Tuesdays, Thursdays and Saturdays 3.38 1 p.m:, Wednesdays and Fridays. 11.35 ' a.m., 12.9 p.m. and 9.35 p.m. Sundays 3 From Dunedin.—4.lo a.m., Thursl days, Wednesdays and Fridays, i From Invercargill.—4.26 p.m., Tues- * days, Thursdays and Saturdays. 4.10 1 a.m., Mondays only.