NEWS AND NOTES.

Timaru Herald, Volume CXXIII, 24 March 1926, Page 2

NEWS AND NOTES.

“As soon as some of these , young doctors got a diploma they go round with a pocketful of sharp cutlery molting for somebody to operate on.” A remark by Mr W. Ritchie at a meeting of the Wanganui Hospital Board.

Mr C. Hooper announces that the euchre tourney usually held in the Bay Hall, will in future he held in the Unitarian Hall, as from to-night.

Do not let this cold snap in the weather affect your sleep. A hot water bottle is a most necessary article in all homes. For remarkable value in English rubber hot water bottles it will pay you to note the following prices: Size 10 x G G/G; 10 x 8 8/-; 12 x S S/G; 12 x 10 10/-; at Alston’s, direct importers. ....

The weather demands one of these rubber .coats at Thomson’s.;. ; Navy, black, tan—ladies’ 25/6, 26/11, misses’ 16/11 up; new fur coats from £2O, velour richly trimmed real fur 95/- up to Sgns, plainer styles from 50/-. A choice of new rugs and velvet vestibules from 29/6. Tapestry 9/6 to 23/6; sample lot bought cheap. Bolton sheetings single 1/lljS, double 2/6, extra wide 2/11, cheapest for twelve years. Properly tailored costumes, brown, fawn, and smart shapes. Waikato rugs 15/6, last were 16/11; Kaiporia down quilts 24/6 up; wool fingerings, all classes, pure wool, Bld skein, 5/6 head, or 16 skeins for 11/ 20 colours; new dress tweeds, including Kaiapoi, 5/6, double width; modern jumpers and pullovers from 7/11, very handsome, some this morning 16/9, 17/11. See window. Flannelettes 10id, heavy twill, wide, 1/3; also Horrockse's numbers 1/4J up. ..

“Where to spend the holidays” is the thought uppermost in most' men’s guilds, and as a result tho purchase of a new suit is being considered.. Cameron’s, Stafford Street, have a splendid range of stylishly cut ready-to-wears, marked at prices which represent a considerable saving on the* tailored to measuro garments. Call and try on a coat or two next time you're passing—there are sizes to fit every figure. ...

Souter’r; Busy Boot Stores advertise i,be sale of 6 cases of Bostoek shoes for ladies, at from 28s 6d ft pair. The styles aro tho latest, and quality, tho best. Also, ladies’ arctic felt collar slippers, leather soles, at 3s lid a pair. —Souter’s Boot Stores.

We are pleased to advise that we have now landed a further shipment of our famous 36in Jongclotbs, snow white, perfectly pure and free from dressing, thoroughly shrunk, and unequalled for value, at Is 3d, Is 6d, and Is 9d yard. Twelve yards posted free from “The Louvre,” Central Stafford Street. ...

The one mile world’s record for lightweight motor-cycles, made in 1924 by A. Woodman, was lowered at- Auckland on. February'27tli by Ci Goodman, mounted on a 2J A.J.S. Goodwin covered the eight furlongs in the remarkable time for this typo of machine of 54 3-ssec. Both lightweight and sidecar models of this famous British cyclo may be inspected at It. A. ltodgers, Stafford Street South. ... .

> An .exceptional offer of ladies’ fine knitted wool jumpers* ' in' four new styles—roll collar, polo .collar, round neck, and V neck, with or without pockets, in twelve dainty colourings—good value at }2s,6d .'to 15s 6d, but to-day wo offer the lot at 9s lid each., See centre show case early- at “The Louvre.” ... -

That Scott Bros.’ improved rttDges are gaining in popularity ie proved by the increased number of ’ skies being made by the local agents, John Edmond Ltd., Sophia Street, who carry a full stock of ranges and spare parts. John Edmond Ltd. have also opened up a n.w shipment of the latest fireplaces and tile surrounds, etc., and will bo pleased if all interested in building will call at their warehouse and insDect same. ...

Our sale is still going strong, and fresh bargains are oeing offered in all departments every clay. )Vc are holding a special sheeting campaign for this week only, wo stock only reliable makes, and along with this goes our usual motto of satisfaction or your money refunded. Single bed white twill sheeting, linen finish, 5 yards for 11s 6d; siuglo bed white H.B. sheeting, 5 yards for 12s 6d; single bed white soft twill sheeting, 5 yards lor 9s lid; double bod sheeting 72in., white twill, prices from 5 yards for 14s Gd; extra wide double sheeting SUim, heavy white twill,’ 5 yards for 16s lid; 80in. white twill linen finish sheeting, 5 yards for 17s 6d; BUin Finlay’s linen finish sheeting, 5 yards for 19s 6<l; our best quality linen finish twill sheeting, usual price 33s 6d pair, special jirice 27s 6d pair. The above, sheeting will hr hemmed free of charge if so desired. Visit oui- store to-day. Bar- 1 gains in all departments. McGrucr, Davies and Co.

All wool maroeain, black and all newest shades, 42-inch, 4s Gd a yard. Bust and Co., drapery specialists, 84 Stafford Street South. ...

Worms in Children.—Many of tho minor ailments which children are subject to, may be traced in the first place to the presence of worms jn the system. If your children are irritable and do not sleep well at night, it is extremely probable they require treatment i'or worms. A most effective remedy is Ayres Tonic Worm Syrup. Pleasant to take .and acts speedily, cleansing the system and restoring the child to a condition of normal health, l’rice 2s 6d, posted 3s. E. C. Ayres, M.P.S., Chemist, Timaru. 40-inch pure wool dress flannels. Shades grey, navy, cardinal, saxo, and green, 4s Gd a yard. Bust and Co., drapery specialists, 84 Stafford Street South. ...