NEWS AND NOTES.

Timaru Herald, Volume XCVIII, 16 May 1925, Page 4

NEWS AND NOTES.

Ratepayers of the South End are requested to attend a meeting of the South itnd Ratepayers’ Association at the South School on Thursday next at 7.30 to elect a chairmen and a member of executive.

Tho Railway Department advertise excursion fares and train arrangements in connection with the trotting races at Oamaru on Saturday, 23rd instant. Special tickets will bo issued from Timaru to Oamaru, available for day of issue only—fares 8s 6d first-class, and 5s 9d second-class.

Preliminary notice is given by Messrs Oakov, Baker and Co. of a clearance sale of choice furniture and effects at 52 Raymond Street, on Saturday, 30th May. The property will also be submitted to auction.

An .advertisement announcing a sale of 300 high-grade Jersey cattle in Taranaki will be found on. page

Returns of income must be finished not later than the Ist June. Forms may be obtained at any postal moneyorder office; they will not bo sent to taxpayers unless written application is made for them.

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

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

Now that the weather is getting cold, people are bound to think or blankets and flannels. See . our all wool blankets for double beds at 39s pel, 45s and 55s a pair, and all wool flannels, various' colours, at Is -lia, 2s 6d, 2s lid, 3s 6d, and 4s 6d per yard. Bust and Co., drapery, specialists, .84 Stafford St.- South. ...

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

Pianos by leading makers. We hare some magnificent , upright-grands ior sale in Italian burr, walnut case, 4ft. 4iu high, overstrung complete iron frames, with the finest Brooks-becander 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. ...

Clean your silver and electric plate with “Silverit,” the new saver liquid. Wdi make it like new. bi'Pm all storekeepers, and John Edmond, Ltd., Sophia Street. ...

If its ladies’ hosiery, children’s sox or stockings of any kind, buy them at “Tho 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 Tirixi Feeling.— Do you feel tired, possess no energy, have fullness alter eating,, lcel P am between the shoulders, or under the right shoulder blade, suffer annoyance from a coated tongue, or feel if you could doze off any nine, men your liver is out ol oruer Don’t go about with the bluea. diet a bottU. of Ayres’. Liver and Stomach Tonic, which gives such wondenul results lor liver; stomach and i'ilioua troubles. Price 2s Gd . bottle. Postage tki extra. it. G. Ayres, M.P.S., Chemist, 76 Stafford Street South. ...

Messrs John Edmond, Ltd., have landed a shipment of Vulcan Smoothtop Gas Ranges‘of the ver r latest model. A closed top retains., all the heat, and makes the most economical cooking range oh the market. Of 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 the head, and influenza, and the difficulty in the past has been to obtain a reallv reliable remedy. ‘.‘Fibro routs colds and the 'Flu.” This effective medicine was used largely during tho recent epidemic. It quickly relieves those aches and pains, and reduces temperature quickly. Have :v bottle always ready iu the house. Obtainable from E. C. Ayres, M.P.S., Chemist, Timaru. Price 2s fid, posted 6d extra...

A unanimous opinion. Car. owners everywhere testify to the 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 756. ...

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

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

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

Now that the cold nights are with us, it is time to think of your requirements in blankets and quilts. Wo have been very fortunate in securing a special line of all-wool Colonial blankets at very low prices:—Single bed size 47s 6d for 32s (id; 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 (kl, special price 49s Od ; No. 2, usual price 79s Pd, special price 59s 6d. 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; oiderdown, a very choice selection, 49s 6d to £8 10s. We invito you to visit our store, and inspect all tbe latest season’s goods, while the selection is large and varied. McGruer, Davies and Co.

‘Enough of that barking, Achmedes.’ —Ancient Tale.

Beware of contracting coughs or colds at this time. Let Baxter’s Lung Preserver safeguard your own and your family’s health. A dose of “Baxter’s” now and then gives gratifying relief in all eases of influenza, whooping cough and. colds. It is rich, warming, penetrative. Also ari excellent tonic. All chemists and stores. Generous-sized bottle 2s 6d; family size. 4s Gd. But be sure you get “Baxter’s.”-

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

As a further means of advertising New Zealand at Home, the Mqat Producers Board has been arranging displays of special lambs ex various Agricultural and Pastoral Associations’ shows. These are exhibited on Smithfield market, and also in large departmental stores in London. The Board is also sending small consignments of specially picked lambs from freezing works for tho purpose of making special displays in London and the provinces. Although entering into the winter season, it is encouraging to note that brisk business is reported from at least one section of the retail trade. Since their establishment in _ commodious premises in Evans’s Buildings, Stafford Street North, the Superior Suit Coy. have experienced an unprecedented volume of business. Probably this is not so much due to a trade revival as to the exceptional value of their wellfitting and distinctively built £4 10s suits, which are at present attracting universal attention. Large stocks of the latest suitings offer a splendid choice, and with McKitterick’s usual excellent workmanship and superior style contributed, a suit that you will bo proud of will result. ... For Influenza Colds take Woods’ Great Peppermint Cure. Look out for Friday! This week wo offer ladies’ underclothing with a special discount of 10 per cent. See our Woolicomho Street window. The following are some of the prices, less 10 per cent, in each case : —Flannelette nights 8s lid and 11s 6d, crepe nights Gs 9d, 6s lid, winceyetto nights 12s 6d, 13s lid, pure wool knitted nights 27s 6d; Canterbury wool vests, 6s lid, 9s 6d; Roslyn wool vests, 7s 6d, 11s 6d, 13s 6d; winter-weight cotton vests, 4s 6d, 5s 3d, 6s 3d; grey and navy all wool bloomers, 11s 6d, 13s 6d; all wool combinations; 19s 6tL; “Alpha” wool spencers (short sleeves), 4s lid; pure wool black cashmere hose, 3s lid, 5s sd. 6s 6d: coloured cashmere hose, 5s lid, 6s llcl; gauntlet gloves, 3s lid, 4s lid. Bust and Co., drapery specialists, 84 Stafford St. South. Immunity from diphtheria and infantile paralysis, bv using SANDER and Sons’ EUCALYPTI EXTRACT. ... 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 6d. ... ' Hair 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 an unchanged appearance oven to the closest observers. Think what this means to thousands whose employment is imperilled by age. It is not a dye, is r,on-greasy, cleanses the scalp from dandruff, renderng the hair soft, silky and glossy. Price 2s 6d, posted Bs. 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’a” oil gives better mileage and smooth running, and reduces your repair bill. Result* have proved it the best and cheapest oil on tho markot. All garages.

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

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

For even running in all weather you cannot beat tbo Now Gold Crown. It has -successfully withstood every teat, (juick starting, bigger mileage, and all round better respite have firmly established it in favour with the discriminating motorist of to-day. Obtainable from all garages, or direct from the Store. T. W. Lynch, Strathallan Street, South Canterbury Representative. ’Phone 766, ...