NEWS AND NOTES.

Timaru Herald, Volume CXXIII, 26 March 1926, Page 2

NEWS AND NOTES.

Tn anticipation of the Easter season, ‘-The. Ideal,” tlm iip-io-the-niiiinte shop in Stafford Street CenLral, between “ ILB's.” anti the Louvre, have made extra preparations, and their stock of Easter novelties includes all kinds of lolly and chocolate delicacies that are mire to delight the kiddies. These lines were bought on a favourable market, anti ‘‘ I lie .Ideal” passes on this saving. Fruits and ei.nleetionary are also slocked, and can be relied oil as being fresh,. and in cimuitilius and varieLv to suit every requirement. Delightful niorning and afternoon teas as usual.

A glance at- jinrio and Higgins’ property column will be of interest to buyers of town and country properties. The firm also report Humorous inquiries for towu ami country property, with a. view to leasing. They. also require loans on first mortgage, and offer high rates of interest. Bona fide principals will receive further particulars oil application. ....

It’s surprising the big savings to be made on ladies’ smart wool coats, jumpers, and cardigans, if you make, your selection from the huge purchase, let now being sold at “'The Louvre, Stafford Street Central. ...

Smartness of dress, besides being theconstant aim of every woman, shonjd claim the attention of men also. In all things nothing succeeds like success,. and in “tho world t-o-day thousands of: successful business .men attribute a great measuro oi their success to then care and appearance in ■ dress. ‘•Superior Suits” arc faithfully made, thev are built of., the very best materials, and they retain their . • dis-, tinctive appearance .under all „.eomli-: "lions. A further important;considera-j Ron is the big saving in cost.. "Ensure: success, and order youi next suit without delay lroi/' r.hc “Superioi Suit Co. (G. McKitterick, manager), .313 Stafford Street. ...

Do not let this cold snap in the weather affect your sleep. A hot water bottle is a mpst 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 6 6/6; 10 x 8 S/-v 12 x S S/G; 12 x 10 10/-; at Alston’s, direct importers. .....

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

“Where to spend the holidays’ 1 ' is the thought uppermost in most men’s ; minds, and as a result the purchase ■ of a new suit is being considered. Cameron's, Stafford Street, have a splendid range of stylishly cut roady-to-wcars, marked at prices which repre-* sent a considerable saving on the tailored to measure garments. Call and try on a coat or two next time you’re passing—there are sizes to fit every figure. ...

Souter’s Busy Boot Stores advertise the sale of 6 cases of Bostoek tioes for ladies, at from 28s 6d a pair. Tbo styles arc tho latest, and quality the best. Also," ladies’ arctic 1 felt collar slippers, leather soles, at 3s lid a pair. -'-Souter’s Boot Stores." '

The one mile world’s record for nglit-wc-jght motor-cycles, made in 492-I',’by A. Woodman,. was lowered at Auckland on February 27th byiC. Goodman; mounted on a 2jf A.J.S. Goodwin covered the eight furlongs in the rennußable time for this typo of machine of 54- 3-ssec. Berth- lightweight and 1 sidecar models of this famous British cycle may be inspected at It. A. Rodgers, Stafford Street South. ... •

That Scott Bros.’ improved Tinges are gaining in popularity is proved by ' the increased number pf sales being made bv the .local agents, John Edmond Ltd.,' Sophia Street, who carry a full stock of ranges and spare parts. John Edmond Ltd. have also oponed up a mw shipment of the latest, fireplaces and tile surrounds, etc., and; will be pleased if all interested in building will call at their warehouse’ and insnect same. ...

40-ineh pure wool dress flannels. Shades grey, lTuvy, cardinal, saxc, and green, 4s Gd a yard. Bust and. Go., drapery specialists, 84 Staiiord 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 ivomis in the system. If 'your children are irritable and do not sleep well at night, it is extienii.dy probable they require treatment ioi worms. A most effective remedy is Ayres Tonic AA’onu Syrup. Pleasant to take- and acts speedily, cleansing tho system and restoring the child to a condition of normal health. Pried 2s bd, posted 3s. E. C. Ayres, M.P.S., Chemist, Timaru.

1 14. Alleliurcli and Co. will sell, at j i in. . Rialto, at 2.30 to-day, on account oi the mortgagee, a freehold property situated at Rareora.. Particulars of their weekly sale will be seeu in tho auction columns.

Good Friday will he with us a week from to-day, and a month from that date will mark the drawing of the Great National Raffle, which lias been definitely set clown for 19th April. There will be no postponements of.tho drawing date, so it you wish to take your chance among the lucky number, <io not delay buying that ticket. The prize list is the greatest on record, and tho large number of prizes practically assures a dividend, great or small. Buying a ticket in this art union, the “double butt” system ensures that vour number is m the ballet box, and possibly it may prove a winner. Do not postpone your investmentj but buy a. ticket to-day, or better still, buy a book of tickets. Think of the number of chances £L wil 1 give you—the great opportunity to iako that holiday without calling on your reserve funds. Tickets on sale at all tobacconists, the Bristol Piano Co., and D. J. Bovin, the wholesale district agent, Stafford Street South, Timaru. ...

To introduce our new department of ladies’ winter coats, our Home buyers Jiavosecured for us so mo very nno oarmeuts at exceptionally low prices, prmefpaUv sample and model coats, which they bought at a good discount Every epat shows .the latest cut and stvle" including toh new flared skirt. AVe have then! in smart tweed effects, or in 'plain cloths, with or without fillcollars, and our keen prices; range from (;<Js Gd, 79s Gd, 85s, to £8 10s. Sec these smart ' coats early at 4he T,r.iiv.-V’ Stafford Street Central.. ...

tie douou it you will see anywhere a bigger variety" of- ladies’ now -stockeue.ttm wool, or silk wool jumper suits and -eo'jtumcs than, the . display now being' made -at “The Louvre.’ Our variety of prices will enable anyone to select*a garment at just tho price you want to pay. ...

At 2 p.m. to-day, in the Universal Mart, Messrs Onkey, Baker and Co. will submit, in tho estate of William Henry IToguo (deceased), a c "mf 0 building section, Nelson Terrace. Ino firm also give notice of a sale of furniture and grocery stock, on Tuesday next, at 121 Church Street West, on account of Mr A. E. Izzard, and also a furniture sale tho; following day (AAMduesdav). at 36 AVoodiands Road, on account of Mrs S. E. Stevenson.

To-day, at 1 p.m., Morton and Co., Ltd. wiH auction a large consignment of good furniture. All lines must bo sold, and will bo offered practically without Tesei've. " At 2 p.m.; a born delivery van will be offered. ...

AA'hy cotton,, when you can. buy ladies’ pure Botany wool nose, in all the new light shades, specially priced at 3s Gd a pair, at ‘ lbe Louvie, hosiery xoccialists. ...

The annual garden party and sale organised by the AVomen’s Auxiliary, in" connection with the North Street Children’s Home, will, bo held. tomorrow. In addition to the usual stalls,-there will be games and competitions. Afternoon tea will be served in a largo marquee. 1

a final reminder is given of the sale to. be conducted by Messrs i J n ?> Gould find Guinness, Ltd., at thou T,:;d ijale room to-day. Ilie to be" offered .is the we«-kpow*V “Linkwood,” AVaimate noted foi its line wheat-growing laud, and splenetic! situation in the best part of the Hooly district. The improvements , ai p modern, and comprise an up-to-dato residence, and farm buildings, sale- commences at 3 p.m. ....

Thomson’s show o£,Kasha cloths, pure wool 4/11, repp 14/6 gabeidine 12/6, tweeds 2/11 to 14/6, Kaiapoi make 5/6 all, double width seems to attract visitors. New coats .—fur trimmings for the Exhibition, 75/- to £8 Ss, plainer styles from 50/-. .Fur coats, taking furs £lB 12s up, stoles, chokers -collars in blue fox, stone marten and latest 27/6 to 105/-; -lovely hats, felts—cocoa, cedar, saxe, ere., from 7/11, choice models; filet nets —colours and cream; linoleums, 6 feet, 6/11; new vestibules 24/6 up; in velvet 34/6 to 52/6; floorcloth 1 yard 2/9,. 2 yards 4/9, cocoa matting 3/6; vedonis vests, wool junipers 7/11 to 27/6; new evening robes, silk 39/11 up; gloves of degree, embroidered gauntlet 3/6, usual button 2/6; real suede and kid 6/11 to 15/11; Tom Thumb umbrellas or chubby, 7/11 to 24/6, niilitaire 4/6 to 18/6 —erinoid handles, splendid all wool overcoats lor gentlemen 50/-, liats 9/11 up, boys’ sizes lower. See Mr Solomon about a suit when here

Indigestion Conquered.—33. C. Ayres, chemist, of j uuaru, has received a striking tribute to the efficacy'of his Indigestion Jtemddy from a recent visitor to Timaru. Tins gentleman, wjio wa.; a sufferer for years, had tried numerous remedies in liis . native town 1 of Dun-‘ edin, and it was not until he was 1 advised by a friend to try Ayres’ Indigestion Remedy, that he obtained any relief. After a ■ few doses, the pain i.i. .stomach 1 and chest tea,sen, the fullness after eating vanished, and he was able to throw oil this distressing ailment. J-iio digestive organs are now restored to healthy, normal action, and lie car. now enjoy three meals a day without any discomfort. Ho said life was now worth living. 'llis remedy can bo obtained from E. C. Ayres, chemist, Timaru, m two siz.es, small '2s 6d, double s.zo 4s Gd. ..."

Rheumatism. — Sufferers from Rheumatism and Sciatica and allied complaints will be pleased to learn that their trouble Can now be cured by tho new remedy Rumnlox. . This medicine lias proved its efficacy in hundreds of cases, and novel' fails to give relief after the first bottle. It neutralises the uric acid in the system, thus getting to the seat of the trouble, and completely eliminating it. The aching and swollen joints are soon reduced to -normal. This remedy-also acts- as a tonic lo the sys Lem. 2s 6d and 4s Gd bottle. ''Procurable from E. O.' Ayres, M.P.S., Timaru. ... 1

Our sale is still agoing strong, and fresh bargains are being 'offered in all 1 departments - every day. - We • are holding a special sheeting campaign for this week oify, we stock only reliable makes, and along with this goes our usual motto of 1 .satisfaction or your money rdfunded. , Single bed white twill sheeting, linen blush, 5 yards for ILs Gd ; single bed white H.B. sheeting, 5 yards lor 12s Gd; single bed white •soft- twill sheeting, 5 yards for 9s-lid; double bed sheeting 72in., white twill, prices from 5 yards for l-ls Gd; extra wide double sheeting SUin., heavy while twill, 5 yards for lGs lid; 80in. white twill linen finish sheeting, 5 yards for 47s Gd; 80in lHulay’s linen finish sheeting, 5 yards for 19s Gd; our best quality linen finish twill sheeting, usual price 33s Gd pair, special price 27s Gd pair. The above sheeting ivill he hemmed free of charge if so desired. Visit our store to-day. Bargains ill all departments. McGruor, Davies and G’o.

To meet the increasing demand for a high-grade bicycle, at a moderate price, R. A. Rodgers, Stafford Street South, has just landed a shipment of the noted Royal Enfield machines. Enamelled• iw. rich black, and finished with gold lines, this well-known English product, presents a handsome appearance, and the same guarantee of quality stands behind it, as behind the famous Enfield small arms. ..Ladies’, girls’ and children’s models, both free and fixed wheel types. Inspection invited. Libera] timo payments if desired. R. A. ltodgers, South Canterbury agent.