NEWS AND NOTES.

Timaru Herald, Volume XCVIII, 18 May 1925, Page 2

NEWS AND NOTES.

“Cat is the name .of an animal and therefore a noun,” declared a pupil of tho 'To Kuiti school in answer to ono of the Education Board’s homo lessons (relates tho Waipa “Post”). “Kitten is what tho cab has, therefore it is a verb.”

Somo idea of tho made by the dairy industry in tho Waikato in recent years may be gauged from tho fact than 10 years ago the output of the Frankton factory was 900 tons. For tho season just closing no less a quantity than 2600 tons will have been manufactured.

In consequence of tho ten minutes’ silence on 'Thursday, the sout-bound express was delayed by the disorganisation of the traffic, and left Dunedin 40 minutes after schedule time. She made up a. portion of this time and reached Invercargill at 9.25 p.m.

To-day; see the ladies’ woollen jumpers and pull-ons at “Tho Louvre,” marked 7s lid, 9s lid, 12s 6d, to 293

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

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

Do voif know that we repair violins, and re-hair bows? If your violin wants a general overhaul, bring it in, and get, it examined. We.havo tho 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? Brunsden’s Musical Instrument Store. ...

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. ...

Souter’s boot stores are well prepared for the ope aing! of the shooting season. Largo stocks of gum-boots just to hand, “lied Ball” -Vac Gum‘Boots; agents, Souter’s Busy, Boot Stores. -

Pianos by loading makers. ’ We have some magnificent upright-grands for sale in Italian- burr,'walnut case, 4ft. 4iu. high, overstrung complete iron frames, .with ,the finest Broolps-Secander action—the” best: Tn tho; .You cun buy on leasonable terms. Intending purchasers should call before deciding to purchase. Brunsden’s, ’piano’ experts and importers, Stafford street■ ”, .

Clean your silver and electric plate witli “Silverit,” the new saver liquid. Will-make it like new. From all Storekeepers, ..and John Edmond, Ltd., &opma Street. ...

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

No bigger selection and no better value, in ladies’ woollen costumes, jumpers, land,cardigans can be-had outside • our prices -for toff ay A... 7“: t - .* l"f‘ ■■. That •Tffixi , ,;Ftielinjs;~. iDo you feci tired, possess no energy/ have fullness ,it lev eating, feel pain between the shoulders, or under the right shoulder blade, suffer, annoyance from a coated tongue, or feel if you could doze off ;idy. time, i'iiien, your liver- isbut of brueiv Lord Ugo about with the blnea. Get it bottid- of -Ayres’ Liver and OtomacL Tonic, which gives such wonderful results'' for liver,' stomach-and pilious troubles. Price 2s Gd bottle. Postage 6d extra. E,. C.«Ayr«», M.P.S., Chemist, 76 ‘Stafford Street South.

Messrs Jolin Edmqnd, Lid., have landed a shipment of’Vulcan Smoothtop Las-Ranges of tffe vert latest model. A closed top; retains all the heat, and makes - the'. , iUffst economical cooking range on 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 really reliable remedy. “Fibro .-routs ctkls and the 'Flu.” This effective medicine was used largely during the recent epidemic. It quickly relieves those aches and’pains, and reduces temperature quickly. Have a bottlo always ready in the house. Obtainable hoin E. C. Ayres, M.P.S., Chemist, Timaru. Price 2s Ckl, posted Gd extra...

A unanimous opinion. Car owners everywhere testify to the superior pulling power, bigger mileage, and ail round better results of the Now Gold Crown. Try a case to-day. Obtainable from all garag66, or direct from the Store. T. W. Lynch, Strathallan Street, South Canterbury Representative, ’Phono 756. ...

The secret of perfect running—“Duckham’a” oil makes starting easy winter and summer. Try it in youi .car. It will giyo you the same satis factory results it is giving everywhere in New Zealand! , Insist' on getting -•Duckham’s” next time you order oih All garage*. ... .-'

To-day will bA a special day for .’woollen "oods ,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 Now: Gold Crown. Obtainable from all, garages, or direct from tho store. T. .W, Lynch, Strathallan Street, South Canterbury,Representative. ’Phono 756.

Now that /tho cold -nights are with us, it is time to think of your requirements in .blankets and ,quilts. YVo have been very fortunate m securing a special line of all-wool Colonial blankets at very low prices:—Singlo bod size 47s 6d for 32s 6d; double 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 Gd, special price 49s Gd; No. 2, usual price 79s Gd, special price 59s Gd. We have just opened a full range of silverdown and eiderdown quilts, in all tho 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 tho latest season’s goods, while the selection is largo and .varied. McGruer, Davies and Co.

‘Enough of that barking, Aehmedcs.’ —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 oases of influenza,, whooping cough and colds. It is rich, wanning, penetrative. Also an excellent tonic. All chemists and •stores. Ggperous-sized bottlo 2s Gd; family .size, 4s Gd. But bo sure vou get “Baxter’s. ”

Iho Sauce with a flavour —Now Zealand’s boat —“Ship” Worcester Sauce is used everywhere. Order it from your grocer. ...

Although entering into tho winter season, it is encouraging to note that brisk business is reported from at least ono section of tho retail trade. Since their establishment in commodious premises in Evans’s Buildings, StalFord Street North, tho Superior Suit Coy. have experienced an unprecedented volume of business. Probably this is not so much duo to a trado revival as to tho exceptional value of their wellfitting and distinctively built £4 10s suits, which aro at present attracting universal attontion. 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 be proud of will result. ...

Immunity from diphtheria and infantile paralysis, bv using SANDER and Sons’ EUCALYPTI EXTRACT. ...

Look out for Friday! This week we offer ladies’ underclothing with a special discount of 10 per cent. See our Woollcombo Street window. The following are some of the prices, less 10 per cent, in each case : —Flannelette nights 8s lid and 11s Gd, crepe nights 6s 9d, 6s lid, winccyefcto nights 12s 6d, 13s lid, pure wool knitted nights 27s Gd; Canterbury wool vests, 6s lid, 9s 6d; Roslyn wool vests, 7s 6d, 11s Gd, 13s Gd; winter-weight cotton vests, 4s Gel, 5s 3d, 6s 3d; grey and navv all wool bloomers, 11s Gd, 13s 6d; all wool combinations, 19s (id; “Alpha” wool spencers (short sleeves), 4s lid; pure wool black cashmere hose, 3s lid, 5s sd, 6s Gd; coloured cashmere hose, 5s lid, 6s lid; gauntlet gloves, 3s lid, 4s lid. Bust and Co., drapery specialists, 84 Stafford St. South. ...

Mother lias much to attend to at commencement of school, but she realises that at Cameron’s sho gets exactly what she needs in quick time. One of the special attractions to mothers and their boys is tho display of boys’ Mosgiel and Petone grey worsted suits. These hard-wearing suits aro 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. ...

For oven running in all woatliw you cannot beat the New Gold Crown. » It has successfully withstood every test. Quick starting, bigger mileago, and all round better results have firmly established it in favour witli the discriminating motorist of to-day. Obtainable from all garages, or direct from the Store. T. W. Lynch, Strathallau Street, South Canterbury Representative. ’Phono 766. ...

“Millions of pounds are being spent on roadways, footpaths, etc.. by tho county and borough councils, stated Mr J.Gloyn at a recent meeting of tho Manawntu provincial branch of tho New Zealand Farmers’ Union, “and tlieso boing non-pro-ductivo I predict that, when tho money lias to ho repaid, New Zealand will suffer another big slump, for it must of necessity mean increased taxation on the land.”

For Influenza Colds take Woods’ Great Peppermint Cure.

Boir 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 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 tho hair soft, silky and glossy. Price 2s Gd. posted 3s. Obtainable from E. C. Ayres, Chemist, Timarti. ...

Burns, Bruises Sores and Cuts cured bv SANDER and Sons’ EUCALYPTI EXTRACT. ...

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