NEWS AND NOTES

Timaru Herald, Volume CXXXVII, Issue 19835, 26 June 1934, Page 2

NEWS AND NOTES

The cold snap causing a vigorous l’un on Thomsons' coats, hosiery, hats (special clearing lines these last halo and matrons’ shapes, 12/6 to 15/6 goods for 3/11, 4/11 perhaps explanation there), gloves too—more than for years noted in other centres also; blankets, dress materials, new silks, krinkled, satins from 1/41, fujis, all keep up; perhaps the greatest falling off Is the warm underwear both ladies' and men’s side. The quality, the price, the class, the necessity would think for them —sold heavily last year perhaps, perhaps cause lessened demand. The wools an absolute craze, 60 to 200 bolts every day; the selections are right, the colours, the way they are kept, the prices. The cavalry cord coats; everything though nice and cheap; stripe ticking pillows, 2/6

Plans for additions to the Timaru Technical College were approved at last week’s meeting of the Education Board.

Next Thursday in the Mart. Morton and Co. sell by auction a splendid lot of household furniture. Everything is in first class order, and will be on view on Wednesday.

Commencing at 1 p.m. to-day at 74 Arthur Street, A. N. Oakey and Co. will hold a clearing sale of Meissner piano and superior household furniture on account of Mrs F. J. Lee. Everything is for absolute sale, and full particulars appeared in last Saturday’s “Herald.”

Ladies, save 10/- by buying your goif shoes at Souter’s winter shoe sale. Ladies' uskide studded rubber sole and heel lace golf shoes at 18/M. a pair; ladies’ strap golf shoes at 15/11 a pair. Souter’s winter shoe sale. Note our only Timaru address, 252 Stafford Street North

Kidney Trouble is more than a distressing ailment. It is a trouble that may develop into a serious illness. At the first sign of kidney weakness, usually a sharp pain in the back, swelling of the feet, a tired languid feeling, it is desirable to aid the kidneys to perform their important work. Ayres Compound Buchu will put your in good working order and eliminate all waste products from the system. Price 2/6 bottle. E. C. Ayres, Ltd., chemist, 78 Stafford Street South, Timaru

A letter was /received from the Faiilie School Committee at the Education Board’s meeting advising that the Fairlie Ex-Pupils’ Association had offered £7O for the provision of entrance gates at the school and seeking the Board's permission to erect these in accordance with a plan submitted. The application was granted.

An agitation for greater representatioit of the country districts on the Dunedin Harbour Board started a lengthy discussion at the Board’s last meeting, when, among other things, the suggestion was advanced that the board should be abolished and the harbour controlled by five paid commissioners. Nothing was done in the matter.

Five members of the Dunedin staff of the Telegraph Department indulged in a bathe at St. Clair as the result or a wager that they would celebrate the shortest day in this manner. The water was afterwards described;—more or less cautiously, it may be imagined—by one member of the party as "pretty cold.”

“Imacure” will stop the most troublesome cough in a few minutes. It will immediately remove that tickling in the throat which is so very annoying. Price 2/6 a bottle from L. B. James, prescription chemist, Timaru

The conference hall in the Dominion Farmers’ Institute buildings in Wellington is to form part of the premises now being altered for occupation by the Reserve Bank, and is now closed to meetings, after serving as the venue of many important conferences for 17 years. A new conference hall has been made available on the first floor of the more modern part of the building.

Mr P. C. Webb, who has just returned from a trip to Australia, says that a better service between the two countries was a crying need. “I am confident that, with more publicity of the right kind, removing all the prejudice about earthquakes and all that nonsense, New Zealand would enjoy a wonderful Influx of tourists from Australia.”

Nearly five thousand people attended the second field day held by the Canterbury Aero Club at Wigram Aerodrome on Sunday. The fine weather, and the attraction of cheap flights In the club's new Fox Moth machine were responsible for a heavy increase in the traffic on Riccarton Road early in the afternoon. Several hundred cars were parked round the ground, and there were bicycles everywhere..

Worm Syrup.—lf your child is fretful and restless, jumps in its sleep, grinds the teeth at night, has bad breath,, appetite voracious or entirely lacking, these are the symptoms of worms. Our tonic worm syrup quickly expels the worms and after a few doses your child will be happy and healthy again. Pleasant to take and children like it. Price 2/6 bottle. E. C. Ayres Ltd., chemist, 78 Stafford St. South Timaru

In the course of a discussion at a meeting of the Dunedin Harbour Board Mr J. B. Waters said the proper place for the discussion of representation on harbour boards was at the Harbours’ Association. Experience of Sydney and Melbourne had proved that the best representation was by paid commissioners. Democracy placed in Parliament not trained organisers, but trained talkers. Men who talked most and promised most were put in office, but they were not the best organisers. Monte Carlo night at the Rftz Dance Club was an outstanding success, the floor being crowded with happy dancers. Apiong the prizes were four handsome satin cushions, donated by a lady patron. The other prizes were also of exceptional value, and were eagerly competed for by the crowd. Winners were: Misses V. White, J. McBeth, K. Moore, Keeper (double honours), A. White; Messrs H. Bracken, W. James, J. Mee, Running, Dodds (double honours). The Scottish Hall held its full coir . plement of dancers on Saturday even* mg. A noticeable feature was the ever-increasing number of visitors. The programme arranged by the Society (which included attractive innovations and favourite numbers) was much enjoyed by all, and repeats bore testimony to the all round excellence of a varied and bright entertainment. It was announced that big attraction of special interest would be advertised this week. Successful competitors were; Miss Hardcastle, Mrs Giddings (Board honours), Mr and Mrs Brehaut (special), Mr and Mrs Conroy (innovation), Misses McGookin, Unwing and Lyne (novelty).