NEWS AND NOTES.

Timaru Herald, Volume XCVIII, 8 May 1925, Page 2

NEWS AND NOTES.

“In New York,” said H. N. Holmes <at Masterton (reports the “Age”), “there are 11 newspapers printed m English and 36 in foregn languages.”

A lecture and demonstration, under the auspioes of the South Canterbury Jersey Cattle Club,. will bo given by Mr H. E. S. AVatson at Mr F. 1. AVashbourn’s farm (opposite the showgrounds) on Saturday next, at a.2 p.m.

Commencing to-day, H. O. Straohan’s winter sale offers unf J ? l scedentad values to the discerning purchaser. In the children’s and fancy department a wide rango of the latest goods will be offered at prices that will make an. appeal to all. A splendid opportunity to purchase seasonable clothing at sacrificed prices. ...

The great values at Alston’s have led almost to a Christmas rush, and South Canterbury, knows what that is there. During this special offer period the main lines are being offered at prices that defy comparison, and even the secondary lines like walking sticks and shoe laces havA had a cut made in them. '' Now is the'pre-winter time for good buying at' Alstons, next Grand Pictures. ...

Ladies, maids and: children, are all for at .Miss Strachan’s early winter sale. A glance will show that no"better value-for-money- can be got elsewhere. Prices are ridiculously low, but as Miss Strachan *is out to make, a total, clearance, she has decided to le.t everything go at sacrifice prices.

■ In conversation with a prominent farmer yesterday, it. was learned that most of the farmers'throughout South Canterbury will be /having their ploughs repaired and set this season by the expert blacksmiths employed by AVallaeo and Cooper;. Ltd., of North and Latter:(Streets, Timaru.’ New parts are made, and shares cast on the premises 6f this firm. ...

Souter’s ; boot stores are well prepared for “the opening' of the shooting season. Large stocks-of gum-boots' just to hand. .‘•Bed Ball” Vac Gum. Boots; agents, Struter’s Busv Boot 'Stores. ...

To-day will be a special day for woollen goo.ds at “Tho Louvre.” Our big purcliase values have been much appreciated during the past week, and today we will offer some wonderful values at exceptionally low prices. ...

If its ladies’ hosiery, children’s sox or stockings of any kind, buy them at “The Louvre.”-...

No bigger selection and no better, value in ladies’ woollen costumes, jumpers, and cardigans can be had outside ■‘The Louvre.’’".See our prices for today. ...

That Tinxl reeling.-- Do you feel tired, possess no energy, have fulln»6B aitor eating, led pam between the shoulders, .or under tho right shoulder blade*,"'suffer annoyance from a coated tongue, or fed if' you could. dose off au; ume, - 'men your liver is out of ovuer. uon't go,.about with the blues. Get .a bottle' ofG. Ayres’ Liver and Stomach 'ionic, wlucn gives such wondenul results lor liver, stomach and bilious troubles Price 2s 6d bottle. Postage bd extra, it. <J. Ayres, M.P.S., Chtni'lift, 70 'Stafford Street South. ...

Messrs John Edmond, Ltd., have, landed a shipment of Vulcan Smoothtop Gas Ranges of tho very latest model. A closed top retains all the heat, and makes the, most economical cooking range on- the market. Uf British manufacture, with automatic fights, asbestos lined, -and beautifully finished. Messrs .John Edmopd,. Sophia Street, will be pleased > to : supply further particulars on application. ...

Influenza Specific.—This time of the year, one is always subject to colds in the head, and inffuenza. and the difficulty in the past lias been to obtain a really.reliable-:remedy.-“Flbro route odds and' the 'Flu.”- ' This effective medicine was • used -largely, during the i;ocent epidemic. It’ quickly .relieves those aches and pains, and reduces temperature > quickly..... Have ;v. bottle always,ready in the house.. Obtainable ttom E. C. Ayres, M.P.S., Chomist, Tiiparu. Price 2s tkli posted- 6d extra... A’thought for 1925 - Are you getting the. best results lrom your cart The secret is yours, “Ducknam’s” .oil gives better mileage “and \ smooth running, and reduces your repair bill. Result* have proved it the best and cheapest oil on the. market. All garages.

A unanimous opinion. Car owners everywhere testify to the superior pulling power, biggrr mileage, and all round better results of the New Gold Crown. Try a case to-day. Obtainable from all garages, or direct from the Store. T. AV. Lynch, Strath.allan Street, South Canterbury - Representative, ’Plione 756. ... -

3 Is your car pulling well ? If not try die New Gold Crown. Obtainable from all garages,- or direct' from the store. .T, AV". Lynch, Strathailan Street, South Canterbury Representative. ’Phone 756.

Have you tried “Dove’ starch? Youi neighbour uses. it. She will recommend it. “Dove” gives best results' always. All grocers. ...

H. Allohuroh and Co. will sell at their weekly sale to-day, a _ Chevrolet motor-oar, details of which will be seen in the auction columns. ...

At 1.45 to-day in the Universal Mart, Messrs Oakey, Baker and Co. will submit to auction on account of tho mortgagee, a moo building section situated Macdonald Street. At 2 p.m. the firm also submit household, furniture, linen, and rugs, on account of a client leaving Timaru. ...

* During . hia speech at a cmnplimintary luncheon given him by the Invercargill Rotary Club and tin. St. Andrew’s Society recently, Sir Harry Lauder (delighted his audience ttiln Bomo characteristic Btories, told in his inimitable manner. One that earned considerable merriment concerned the visit of a minister to a farmhouse. Refore going to bed he asked fur a glass of hot mule, and the farmer instructed his good wife “tao pit a cinder in it” For those hearers who had not had the benefit of a Highland uubring'.ng, it ,was explained tliat a “cinefer” was a. good “spot” of whisky.-On taking the first mouthful the visitor was hear d to [exclaim “God bless me, what a coo.” Scene two was enacted at daylight next morn, when tlio farmer, on looking out the window, saw tho pa;son leaving.the byre. An inquiry later put ; to the foreman dieted tho following illuminating statement; “Oh, lie was just asking me when t be cow would be having calves. He wants flic, fist one.” Another anecdote that proved popular also had a gentleman of ihe cloth as one of the cL-of characters. On an oocasiori a beggar stopped at the reverend gentleman’s house and requested bread. The parson guve him a bit, saying : “I’m not doing this for your sake, not for my sake, but for the Lord’s sake.” Tlie beggar, haying examined the bread closely, replied: “Thank you, but for my sake, will you give me some butter on it.”

AVo are after your business, and prices are going to do it. Ladies’ wool jumpers, 7s llil up; wool cardigans, 13s 6d up; ladies’ wool costumes, 455, 57s 6d up; ladies’ wool dress skirts, good quality, 27s 6d for 19s 6d each; all wool colonial tweed frocks, three up-to-date styles, 37s 6d each; velvet frocks, black, brown, and grey, 555; fur necklets and stoles, 19s 6d to 69s 6d. Bust and Co., drapery specialists, 84 Stafford Street South. ...

Nothing succeeds like aucoess, and if this is so, the future of the Imperial Suit Co. is going to be a bright one. There has been, since the commencement of the company, a phenomenal rush for these well-fitting, natty and serviceable suits, and the £4 10s suit was as popular as tho dearer ones. There is a wonderful choice of suitings to choose from, and the McKitterick well-known style and finish is easilydistinguished in the whole turnout. Never has such value been offered in Timaru, and never has there been such wholehearted public collaboration. The address is Evans’ Buildings, Stafford Street North. ’Phone 177 M. ...

Mother has much to attend to at commencement of school, but she realises that at Cameron’s she gets exactly what she needs in quick time. One of the special attractions to mothers and their boys is the display of boys’ Mosgiel and. Petone grey worsted suits. Those hard-wearing suits are j found with the popular sac coat and are splendid for school or best wear. Call at Cameron’s when passing. Prices 49s 6d, 52s 6d, 59s 6d. ... . Now that the weather is getting! cold, people are bound to think of blankets and flannels. See our all wool blankets for double beds at 39s 6d,' 45s and 55s a pair, and all wool flannels, various colours, at Is lid, 2s 6d, 2s lid, 3s 6d, and 4s 6d per yard. Bust and Co., drapery specialists, 84 Stafford St. South. ...

Clean your silver and electrio plate with “Silverit,” the new silver liquid. Will make it like new. Frpm all storekeepers, and John Edmond, Ltd., Sophia Street. ...

To-day; see the ladies’ woollen jumpers and pull-ons at “Tho Louvre,” marked 7s lid, 9s lid, 12s 6d, to 29s

The Sauce with a flavour —New Zealand’s best—“ Ship” Worcester Sauce is used everywhere. Order it from your grocer. ...

To-day; over 160 ladies’ woollen cardigans, new btvles and colours, priced at 9s lid, .12s' 6d, 15s 6d, 17s 6d, to 29s 6d, at “The Louvre.

Now that tho cold nights are with us, it is time to think of your requirements in blankets and quilts. AVo have been very fortunate in securing a special line of all-wool Colonial blankets at very low prices .-—Single bed size 47s 6’d for 32s 6d; double bed size (when we say double we mean the full 11 x 4 size, not three-quarters, 10 x 4, as are being shown), No. 1, 11 x 4, usual price 69s 6d, special price 49s 6d; No. 2, usual price 79s 6d, special price 59s 6d. We have just opened a full range of silverdoivn and eiderdown quilts, in all the latest designs and colourings. Prices in silverdown, 29s 6d to 49s Ocl; eiderdown, a very choice selection, 49s 6d to £8 10s. AVa invite you to visit our store, and inspect all the latest season’s goods, while the selection is large and .varied. McGiuer, Davies and Co.

Bair Restorer. — Don’t look old. Directly you detect grey hairs, commence to use Ayres’ American Hair Restorer, which by gradually darkening the hair to the former colour, maintains au unchanged appearance evon to tho closest observers. Think what this means to thousands whose employment is imperilled by ago. It is not a dye, is r,on-gveasy, cleanses the scalp from dandruff, renderng the hair soft, silky and glossy. Price 2s 6d, posted 3s. Obtainable from E. 0. Ayres, Chemist, Timaru. ...

We are pleased to state that our efforts to meet the demand for a firstclass piano, at a reasonable price, are being fully recognised. Wo have sold several of these beautiful toned instruments to critical buyers recently. Intending purchasers should call and seo for themselves. Bruiisden’s, Piano Experts, Stafford Street. ...

It pays to be curious. When thinking of purchasing a piano, gramophone, or any other class of musical instrument,'before deciding, call and yet our prices, and seo for yourself tho wonderful values we are giving. Inquiries by post answered by return, and every care taken to give complete satisfaction. We import direct from tho world's best makers. Brunsdcn's, Stafford Street. ...

For even running in all weather you cannot beat tho New Gold Crown.' It has successfully withstood o\ery test. Quick starting, bigger mileage, and all round better results have firmly established it in favour with tho discriminating motorist of to-day. Obtainable from all garages, or direct from tho Store. T. W. Lynch, Strathallan Street, South Canterbury Representative. ’Phono 756. ...

For mosquito bites and skin diseases, the best antiseptic. SANDER and Sons’ EUCALYPTI EXTRACT. ...

KEEP THE COMPLEXION FRESH,

Winter plays havoc with a delicate skin, but Glyceroso Vanishing Cream is delightfully soothing and refreshing, at your chemists for a 2s 6d jar ot Rub a little upon tho faco after being out in the wind and redness and roughness will speedily disappear. Ask Glyceroso Vanishing Cream. ...