NEWS AND NOTES

Timaru Herald, Volume CXXXVIII, Issue 19943, 30 October 1934, Page 2

NEWS AND NOTES

Specimens of Victoria’s centenary florins, of which only a limited number are to be issued, have reached New Zealand. On the obverse side there is the head of the King, crowned, with the title “King Emperor” in English, all Latin and D.G. and F.D. being omitted. On the reverse side is a youth on a charger, and he holds aloft a flaming torch, the inscription being “Centenary Victoria-Melbourne, 193435, Florin.” These coins will not be in general circulation in New Zealand, the Numismatic Society having obtained a special permit to import specimens.

An interesting fact in connection with the visit of the Duke of Gloucester is that an English flag was flown upon his arrival in Melbourne that had not been seen in England, for the Duke’s own flag was used for the first time. According to the laws of heraldry, only the head of a family can show the original and complete arms. For each son up to the tenth there is a special device, that for the third son being a five-pointed star or “mullet.” Until the Duke’s present official tour no special flag has been necessary, so that Australia saw it before England.

Euchre and crib will be played in the Wentworth Hall at 8 o’clock conight. Separate prizes will be given for each section.

H. Allchurch and Co. advertise two valuable building sites which they are offering for sale on behalf of the trustees of the estate of Catherine Ward (deceased). Details will be seen in the advertisement on the back page of this issue.

H. Allchurch and Co. advertise the details of a sale of household furniture and effects which they are holding at their rooms, The Rialto, at 2 o’clock tomorrow, on account of Mr L. W. Fuller, who has left for Australia.

Commencing at 2 p.m. to-day on the premises, Arthur Street (opposite Gas Works), A. N. Oakey and Co. will submit to auction, under instructions from the receiver, Oswald Smith Ltd., the plant and sundries, including National cash register, typewriter and platform scales. Full particulars appeared in last Saturday’s “Herald.”

On Thursday, in their Mart. Morton and Co. will sell, on account of the Official Assignee in the estate of C. C. Paterson (bankrupt), household furniture and effects, including Hoover vacuum cleaner. Also at the same time, on account of a client having left Timaru. lovely oak bedroom furniture and upright grand piano by Thurmer, a splendid instrument. Everything is now on view, and is for absolute sale.

The heavy downpour of rain on Saturday evening was far from inviting to venture out of doors; but lovers of dancing, undismayed, attended the Scottish Hall and thoroughly enjoyed the entertainment provided at the Scottish Society’s popular weekly fixture. Among the many attractions were the “air race,” “balloon descent,” “Arctic explorations.” and other innovations. An all-round programme of favourite numbers suited the tastes of young and old. Time passed all too quickly, when the “Auld Lang Syne” waltz concluded a happy pastime. The prize-winners of the various competitions were:—Miss Bain (board honours), Miss and Mr Earl (innovation), Mrs O’Connor (special). Mr and Mrs Childs. Miss M. Davidson (novelty), Mr Smith (board honours and special), Mr Coffey (novelty).

From time to time New Zealand has to negotiate extradition treaties with various countries in the world. The result of such negotiations with Iraq are announced in the latest Gazette, which gives the full text of the treaty entered into with Iraq by New Zealand this month. The main clauses of the treaty deal with arrangements that are to be made between the two countries if either desires to secure the extradition of fugitive criminals. The crimes and offences which, if alleged, allow persons to be extradited are enumerated in detail. Apart from that list the enumeration of the exceptions is the most interesting part of the treaty. A fugitive criminal shall not be surrendered if he or she is under trial, or has been punished for the alleged crime in either of the two countries at the time of the request for extradition; when punishment is impossible beer use of the lapse of time; or when the alleged offence is of a political character.

Hailstone silks, 27in., now opened at Thomsons’, gold, pink, cream, green, royal 10*d as long as they last, more in four months; famous for curtains, table covers, lining eiderdowns and other debonair work; famed Lancastreum linoleum 3/11 running yard of 6 feet wide, art silk bedspreads, beautiful! richly embroidered, double bed size 16/11, 18/6, lower goods similar 3/11, 4/6, 6/11; Warner’s hats 9/11 to 21/6, rice straws and others from Home 3/11 to 6/6; Pandans and Neuie straws 1/11. 2/6, beach llid; more castel cloths 1/3, d.w.; lovely scarves and neckwear 1/11 to 6/6; famous interlock wear for gentlemen 2/3, 26. others 2/9, 4/6, 4/11; new season’s belts 1/- to 3/11, oval mats 1/11*, coats 57/6 to 69/6. chic costume fronts 4/9

The exhibition of water colours by Tom Garrett, the well-known Sydney artist, in the Mt. Cook Tourist Coy.’s building will close next Thursday. This exhibition has created a favourable impression on those who have inspected the paintings.

The Railway Department advertises in this issue particulars of altered running of the 4 p.m. Timaru-Fairlie train, commencing from Monday.

Souters Show Store has just opened up a shipment of 750 pairs of English summer shoes for ladies. The prices range from 6/11 a pair, and are without a doubt the most attractive styles ever seen in Timaru for spring and summer wear. They are exclusive to Souters Shoe Fair now in full swing. ..

Uddasal, teat and udders salve is an excellent healing antiseptic salve for general farm use. Specially adapted for the treatment of sore and cracked teats, cow pox, cracked heels, cuts etc. Price 1/6 a large tin from L. B. James. Prescription Chemist. Timaru

Nerve Tonic. Most people need a good tonic in the sping. Nervita is the best remedy to regain health and strength. It also enriches and purifies the blood. Try it for building up the system, -brain fatigue, weakness, depression and ’oss of appetite. Convalescents thrive on it. Recommended as the best tonic on the market. Price 2/6 and 3/6 from E C Ayres, LtdChemist, 78 Stafford Street South. Timaru

Varicose veins.—No need to suffer now. We have just Imported a new Elastic Stocking, flesh colour, thin and light in weight, and can be worn in the hottest weather without discomfort. Being so closely woven they can be worn absolutely unnoticed under modern silk hosiery. Think of the long summer days ahead and the wonderful support these nev/ elastic stockings will give. They cost less than the old kind as we import them direct. Price 15/- a pair. E. C. Ayres. Ltd., Chemist. Stafford Street South, Timaru. ...