NEWS AND NOTES.

Timaru Herald, Volume XCVIII, 13 May 1925, Page 2

NEWS AND NOTES.

The annual meeting of the Geraldine Plunket Society will be held in tho P, apish Hall this afternoon, when opportunity will bo taken to make a presentation to Nurse Cameron. It is hoped to see a good attendance ot parents and friends.

The Timaru School Committees Association have organised a memorial service as a token of respect to the memory of the late Hon. W. F. Massey. The service is to take place (weather permitting) at the Timaru Main School ground on Thursday afternoon, at 2.30. Members of the Ministers’ Association will take part in tho service, and an■■ address, in eulogy of the late Prime Minister, will bo given by Mr W. Thomas M.A. Tho public are invited to attend. If the weather is unsuitable, the service will bo held in the Theatre Royal, which has been placed at the Association’s disposal.

11. Allchurch and Co. advertise particulars of a sale of a handy suburban farm, which they will sell on Friday, Mav 22nd, at their rooms (“The Rialto”), Beswick Street, at 2 o’clock, under instructions from the trustees in the assigned estate of Mr J. -f. Murpliy; also 108 Timaru Steam Laundry Co. shares. ...

The date of the sale of draught horses, on .account of Messrs McLeod and Grayburn, Geraldine, . has been altered to Friday next, May 15.

Tho Employers’. Association requests business people to close their premises from noon- to-morrow, the day of the late Mr Massey’s funeral.

The local Y.M.C.A. to-day will entertain one of their distinguished leaders, in the person of Mr H. N. Holmes, 0.8.E.,~F.R.G.5. Mr Holmes lias travelled very extensively, and has gained an international reputation as a lecturer. He lias had a splendid reception in Wellington and. Dunedin, and to-night he is to give an illustrated lecture in tho Wesley Hall at 8 o clock. Tho subject will be “Tho Grand Canyon of Arizona,” .and the lecture will be illustrated by a beautifully coloured set of 135 slides, described by tho Director. of Education of New Zealand as being one of the finest sets ho has seen. JLhis lecture was recently given m the City Temple, London, to a crowded gathering of 2000, and at the conclusion the Rev F W. Norwood said it was the finest and most fascinating lantern lecture he had ever attended; Mr. Holmes is travelling as the guest ot the Y.M.C.A., and no charge will be made for admission to his lecture, but a collection will bo taken up to meet local expenses.

Thomson’s Extraordinary Stuff.— There is no doubt.— Herringbone sheetings Still 2/3, 72 2/2, 80 3/6, wearo white, linen finish 6tL. yard more, navy flannel for coats 2/3, all other colours, special purchase, full weight 1/114; hearthrugs 11/6 to 21/6, real furs, collars, best shapes, children’s plush hats 5/6, costumes 37/6, knitted jumpers from 7/11, cardigans 15/li- up to 32/6, nigger and navy coats, very chic, up to £7/19/6, fur collars, misses’ navy 29/11, all wool vests 3/11, pillow slips l/4i, black Italian, much used 1/114 to 2/6, 40in.; de luxe 3/3, •54in.~ 2/6, 2/7 J, football knickers 6/6, child's knitted gloves 5Jd, a fact, all sizes, grey and beaver, ladies’ suede fur tops 5/6, duro tobralco men’s shirts 6/11 to 9/11, domestic cretonnes, easements 1/2, Sa lamir curtain nets, colours, fleecy bloomers 2/11, also girls’ fur coats, handsome, silky furs well made by experts from £ll/11/-. ......

We are after your business, and prices are going to do it. Ladies’ wool jumpers, 7s lid 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, sos; fur necklets and stoles, 19s 6d to 69s 6d. Bust-arid Co., drapery specialists, 84 Stafford Street South. ...

Souter’s boot stores are well prepared for the opening of the shooting season. Largo stocks ot gum-boots just to hand. “Red Balt” Vac Gum Boots; agents, Soutor’s Busv Boot Stores. ...

Glean your silver , and electrio plate with “Siiverit,” tlie new saver liquid. Will make it like new. Frpm all storekeepers, and John Edmond, Ltd., Sophia Street. ...

To-day will be a special day for woollen goods at “Tlio Louvre.” Our big purciiase 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 bo had outside ■•The Louvre*” See our prices for today. ...

That Tired Feeling.— Do you fool tired, possess no energy, have fullness alter eating, leel pain between the shoulders, or under tho right shoulder blade, sillier annoyance irom a coated tongue, or feel it you could doze off anj lime. Yuen your liver is out ol omer. Don’t go auout with the blues. Uec a bottle of Ayres’ Liver and Stomach Tonic, which gives such wonderful results' for liver, stomach and bilious troubles. Price 2s tkl bottle. Postage tkl extra. E. C. AyreS, M.P.S., Chemist, 76 Stafford Street South. ...

Messrs John Edmond, Ltd., have landed a shipment of Vulcan Smoothtop Gas Ranges of the 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 lights, asbestos lined, and beautifully finished. Messrs John Edmond, 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 tlie head, and influenza, and the difficulty in the past hus been to obtain a really reliable remedy. “Flbro routs cclds and the 'Flu.” This effective medicine was used largely during the recent epidemic. It quickly relieves those aches and pains, and reduces temperature quickly. Huvo a bottle always ready in the house. Obtainable from E. C. Ayres, M.P.S.,_ Chemist, 'Timaru. Price 2s fid, posted fid extra...

A unanimous opinion. Car owners everywhere testify to tho superior pulling power, bigger 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. W. Lynch, Strathallan Street, South Canterbury Representative, ’Phone 75fi. ...

Is your car pulling well? If not try ihe New Gold Crown. Obtainable from all garages, or direct from tlie store. T. W. Lynch, Strathallan Street, South Canterbury Representative. ’Phone 756.

Miss Ruby Ford, teacher of dancing for children and adults, intimates that her Waim.ato class, in the Pipe Band Hall, will bo conducted on Saturday from 1.30 to 3; Fairlie classes on Monday from 3.30 to 5; and Timaru classes in the “Wentworth” Teh Rooms on Fridays from 3.45 to 6. ...

To buy now and to buy at Alston’s is tho time and place to save money on every article you purchase. Tlio firm are on the eve of stocktaking, and stocks must be reduced, hence the great reduction. Extra bargains are displayed all over this big fancy goods warehouse.

At 2 p.m. to-day, at Logan’s coalyard, Barnard Street, Messrs Oakey, Baker and Co. will auction iron, timber, scales, and firewood, on account of Messrs W. and H. Winter. The firm will also submit at the same time a “Darracq” car, on account of Mrs L. Guilbert.

In order to allow Mr Darcy Ford to clear up the balance of his Irish linens, these will be for sale privately at Finlayson’s warehouse, all at auction prices. ...

With the advent of the cold weather, H. C. Strachan’s Winter Sale affords an excellent opportunity of obtaining winter clothing at sacrifice prices. Wholesale reductions advertised in this issue. ...

Do you know that we repair violins, and re-hair bows ? If your violin wants a general overhaul, bring it in, and get it examined. We have the finest Stocks, of strings for all instruments. Splendid quality “G” violin strings from Is. A first-class bow for 7s 6d. Why use a poor one? Brunsclen’s Musical Instrument Store. ...

In conversation with a prominent farmer yesterday, it was learned that most of the farmers throughout South Canterbury will be having thenploughs repaired and set this season by the expert blacksmiths employed by Wallace and Cooper, Ltd., of North and Latter Streets. Timaru. New parts are made, and shares cast on the premises of this firm. ...

Pianos by leading makers. Wo have some magnificent upright-grands for Sale in Italian burr, walnut case, 4ft. 4in. high, overstrung complete iron frames, with the finest action—the best in the . world. You can buy on reasonable terms. Intending purchasers should call before deciding to purchase. Brunsden’s. piano experts and importers, Stafford Street. ...

Nothing sucoeeds like success, and if this is bo, the future of the Superior Suit Co. is going to bo 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 6uit 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 easily distinguished 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. ...

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

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. These hard-wearing suits are 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 fid. ...

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. ...

Hair Restorer. — Don’t look old. Directly you detect grey hairs, commence to use Ayres’ American Hair Restcrer, which by gradually darkening the liair to the former colour, maintains an unchanged appearance even to the closest observers. Think what this means to thousands whose employment is imperilled by age. It is not a dye, is non-greasy, cleanses the scalp from dandruff, renderng the hair soft, silky and glossy. Price 2s fid, posted 3s. Obtainable from E. C. Ayres, Chemist, Timaru. ...

A thought for 1925. Are you getting the best results from your car? The secret is yours. “Duckham’s” oil gives better mileage and smooth running, and reduces your repair bill. Results have proved it the best and cheapest oil on the market. All garages.

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

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

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

Tho secret of porfeet running—“Duckham’s” oil makes starting easy winter and summer. Try it in youi car. It will givo you tho same satis factory results it is giving everywhere in New Zealand. Insist on getting “Duckham’s” next time you order oil. All garages. ...

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