NEWS AND NOTES

Timaru Herald, Volume CXXXVII, Issue 19374, 24 December 1932, Page 2

NEWS AND NOTES

Mrs J. Ord advertises particulars on page 23 of desirable ten-roomed residence, “Kaiwarra,” for sale or to let to approved tenant. Grounds will be in order before occupation. Inspection invited

A successful entertainment, with cards and dancing, was arranged by the Committee of the Freezing Workers, at the Wentworth Hall on Wednesday evening, a large crowd being present. The following. prizes were allocated: — Mr F. Ward, Christmas cake; Mr H. W. Latter, potatoes; Mr McNicholl. Other prize-winners were:—Mr G. Deller, Mr Neilson, Mr J. Thomas, Mrs Ryder, Miss Robb and partner. The singing of Auld Lang Syne soon after midnight, concluded an enjoyable evening.

Runciman, Pryor, Ltd., advise auction to-day at 1.30, at Wentworth Mart, of peas, potatoes, pianos, carpets, furniture, toys, etc.

Souters have, without a doubt, the finest selection of better class sports footwear in Timaru. The prices are always very reasonable, in keeping with the high standard of shoes sold by Souters. .. ,

The weekly dance at the Fire Station is advertised for Monday, Boxing night. Novelties for all will be provided from a large Christmas tree, and an excellent dance programme has been arranged. Visitors are informed that the Fire Station is easily found in Latter St.

Some farmers are chuckling over the following description heard over the wireless during a wool sale report, “Superphasphate fine halfbred.”

An ex-Aucklander now resident in Fiji writes to a friend stating that on the sugar cane plantations there has been a record crop this year, and people are looking forward to a very busy time when the mills start crushing (says the “Auckland Star”). Incidentally, he adds that there has been a gold strike in Fiji, which is rumoured to rival Kimberley, Kalgoorlie, and Yukon in richness. If the strike proved to be anything equal to the glowing reports, stated the correspondent in facetious vein, he proposed taking out a publican’s license, imparting a few nice girls from Auckland for the bar trade when the gold l ush set in, and making enough money to retire in two or three years.

In order to cater for the large number of visitors in Timaru over the holiday period, it has been decided to open an open air dance hall, in the centre of the town, in premises lately used as a skating rink. The management have engaged the Coconut Grove Mel-ody-Makers Dance Band. This band of six dance musicians have mads themselves popular throughout the South Island, having just completed a successful tour. Dancers will have the benefit of dancing on a specially prepared floor. Tradesmen have been busy building a stand to accommodate the band, and finishing the floor. Beautiful decorations, lighting and attractions each evening, should make the Palm Beach Dance Hall one of the most popular places of entertainment in the holiday season. A record crowd is expected at the opening on Monday night.

In view of the continued good patronage afforded Saturday night dances, the management has decided to hold a Carnival dance in the Bay Tea Rooms to-night

The Timaru Muncipal Band willlplay carols through the town to-morrow morning, and will give a concert on the Bay in the evening at 8.15.

Souter’s Christmas Fair commences to-day. Buy shoes this Christmas at lower prices. Big stocks of rubber shoes and slippers just opened up for Christmas gifts.—All at greatly reduced prices. Souter’s Christmas Fair, next J. R. McKenzie’s, only address.

Christmas Presents.—We have a most select range of Christmas presents this year. Xylonite ware in all varieties and colours. Manicure sets in new shades from 7/6 to 25/-. Fancy soap, Carnation, night-scented Stock, Violet, Lavender, from 2/6 to 4/6 box. Perfume sprays 2/6 to 10/6. We fill these sprays with best lavender water free of charge. All makes of perfumes. Face creams and powders, etc. Bath salts in all styles 1/-, 1/6, 2/-, 2/6, 3/-, 4/6. Gent’s military hair brushes and shaving mirrors. All the above lines marked at prices that are unbeatable. E. C. Ayres, Ltd., chemists, 78 Stafford St. South and 21 Arcade

Give a man something he can wear —Cameron’s can meet your needs for the ideal Christmas gifts for men. We are showing the best range in ties, shirts, fancy sox. Pyramid handkerchiefs in initials and fancy borders; also smart silk dressing gowns, neat stripe effects in silk pyjama suits. The logical place to select your gifts for men is Cameron’s

Christmas Presents.—A handbag is a most acceptable Christmas gift. See our latest importations, featuring the new designs. Real morocco 15/-, 17/6, 20/-, 21/-, 25/-, 30/-. Real leather 10/6, 12/6, 15/-, 21/-. Calf leather 12/6, 15/-, 17/6. Crocodile 27/6. Embossed leather 12/6 to 17/6. Morocco grain leather 17/6 to 30/-. We have all the latest designs with Zipp fasteners, in pouch, under arm, and envelope bag. As they have been imported direct from the makers, our prices are the best value in town. Inspection invited. E. C. Ayres, Ltd., chemists, 78 Stafford St. South, and 21 Arcade, Timaru

The Bluecliffs Women’s Institute will hold a carnival dance in the hall on Thursday next.

December should be a record—for the past five years at all events. Weather continuing at all favourable, splen did umbrellas, black, from 4/11, cardinal, lido, brown, navy 7/11 to 14/6, boys’ all wool navy shorts, Colonial made, sizes 6 to 16, 4/11 to 7/9; a fine range fawn saddle trousers 18/11, sizes 4 to 6; do not think ever have seen such value. Men's topical waterproof coats 23/6, brown, stone, fawns; special purchase Canterbury locknit bloomers, all sizes 4/6, usually 6/6 quality, in white and six colours; princess slips, nights, vests, towel sets in box 3/11 up; those silk fuji tennis frocks, S.S., with collar, 11/9; dress rayons, double width, all lOld, 1/3, 1/6, •1/11, and higher; splendid traced linen goods just came in; five piece sets 1/9, cream 2/3, d’oylies 6id, duchess sets 1/11, novelty doll bags 1/3, ladies’ black aprons 1/9