NEWS AND NOTES

Timaru Herald, Volume CXXXVIII, Issue 19953, 10 November 1934, Page 2

NEWS AND NOTES

H. Allchurch and Co. advertise particulars of a very desirable 4-roomed residence, complete with all modem conveniences, being very handy to the Catholic Church, school and town, which they are selling at their rooms (The Rialto), Beswick Street on Friday next, at 2.30 p.m., on behalf of the administrators of the estate of the late Mrs Julia Sheehan. Further details will be seen in the auction columns. .. H. Allchurch and Co. draw the attention of builders, speculators and others interested to the auction at their rooms (The Rialto), Beswick Street, on Friday next, at 2.30 p.m. of four splendid building sections, which are for genuine sale. Terms of purchase will be arranged to suit buyers Commencing at 1.15 p.m. on Tuesday, at 30 Harboro Street, Watlington, A. N. Oakey and Co. will hold a clearing sale of household furniture and effects; also some pieces of pewter, brass and Sheffield plate on account of Miss E. B. Pilbrow. The property in the estate of Miss S. A. Pilbrow will also be offered Immediately after the furniture sale. On Tuesday, November 20, at 14 Selwyn Street, the firm will also hold a clearing sale of “Haake” piano and household furniture and effects for Mrs E. M. Smith. Full particulars appear in the auction column of this issue. .. Pleasant Point residents will be treated to bright and novel entertainment in the Town Hall on Wednesday, when the well-known amateur producer, Mr Jack Turkington, assisted by Timaru artists, will present a highly entertaining concert. Euchre enthusiasts will enjoy the tournament in the Wentworth to-night at 8 o’clock. A dance will follow, under the auspices of the Housewives’ Union. The Ritz dance club’s weekly dance will be held in the Ritz to-night. This week’s attraction is a “Gent’s Night.” There will be the usual popular novelty dances, and Campbell’s orchestra will provide the music. The official opening of the Pioneer Outdoor Miniature Rifle Club will take place to-day at 2 p.m. on the range alongside the extension. On Wednesday, November 28, Morton and Co. will sell at 15 Edward Street, on account Mr George Booth, who is leaving Timaru, the whole of his superior household furniture, motor car, etc. On Friday, November 30, Morton and Co. sell in their Mart on account of non-payment of rates, several sections situated College Road and Buchanan Street The Grand Variety dance to be held in the Scottish Hall this evening should prove popular with dance patrons. An abundance of novelty dances will be held. The Railway Department advertises in this issue particulars of excursion fares and train arrangements for the Oamaru Show on November 16. The Railway Department announces in this issue alterations in the schedules of the Timaru-Christchurch Wednesday passenger trains, also the earlier running of the morning train from Ashburton to Timaru operating from Wednesday, November 14, 1934. Train arrangements for the Waimate Show on November 13, are advertised by the Railway Department in this issue. Attention is directed to a notice in our advertising columns regarding important changes in the Incidence of unemployment taxation. A “Week of World Fellowship,” under the auspices of the World’s National Councils of the Y.M.C.A., the Y.W.C.A. and the Student Christian Movement, will commence in Timaru to-morrow, with an after church rally in the Y.M.C.A., Church St., at 8 p.m. The Rev. Milburn Stewart will give the message for the day. All members and friends are invited to take part in this meeting. Investigations into the possibilities of various sites for a national and South Seas exhibition to mark Wellington’s centenary in 1940 have been carried a step further. The Harbour Board, acting for the committee set up to consider plans for the centenary, has recently completed boring operations in Evans Bay to determine the feasibility of reclaiming a portion of the bay adjacent to the Kilbimie Recreation Ground. The Harbour Board has been asked to furnish details of the probable cost of a reclamation extending from the recreation ground to a point some way beyond the powerhous. Borings to test the nature of the bottom have now been finished, and estimates for the work will be supplied in due course. The number of motor vehicles imported into New Zealand in the first nine months of this year was 8762, nearly four times the figure of 2250 for the corresponding period last year. Vehicles imported In the first nine months of this year were valued at £1,080,888 for purposes of assessing duty, compared with £319,653 in the corresponding period last year. Souter’s Shoe Store are celebrating their 29th anniversary of business life in Timaru by holding a gigantic footwear sale. Twenty-nine years ago the proprietors of Souter’s bought out Mr C. Bowker’s boot business In Stafford Street South. Sixteen years ago he bought out Mr J. E. Reid’s business at 252 Stafford Street North. A few years back he sold out the South End business and concentrated on one shop, that of 252 Stafford Street North. An up-to-date store was built some four years ago. See for yourselves the bargains that Souter’s offer at their 29th anniversary sale. Address, No. 252 F afford Street North. Note; Only one store In Timaru. ... Where Is Mr Baxter to-day? At home with a bad cold. There is no need to lose a day’s work through colds. Take James’s Imacure, It will cure the most distressing cough in a few hours. Price 2/6 a bottle, from L. B. James, prescription chemist, 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 modem silk hosiery. Think of the long summer days ahead and the wonderful support these new 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. ... 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, Ltd.. Chemist, 78 Stafford Street South, Timaru. ...