NEWS AND NOTES.

Timaru Herald, Volume CXXIII, 9 April 1926, Page 2

NEWS AND NOTES.

Take advantage of the values be-, ing submitted at Marriott's to-day and to-morrow. They don’t come your way every day. Value* like these make the work of your cash much easier. You receive double advantages by buying to-day—those of lowered prices, and the choice from new .goods. Bargain days at Marriott’s. ....

For complete satisfaction, smart„ness of appearance, and all-round long wearing satisfaction, you cannot equal a “Superior” suit. It is built of the highest grade wool suitings with superior'quality trimmings and linings, whilst the painstaking workmanship and immaculate finish have gained for the “Superior” suit an enviable reputation. AVhy pay more'than 90/- for a suit? You can' get the quality ancl durability at half thecost: Be wise! Join the daily increasing number of satisfied customers, and order your suit to-day from the." Superior ; Suit Company (G.McKitterick, manager), 313 Stafford Street

Big stocks of rifle cartridges are held at the progressive hardware store, and rabbiters and shootists generally will be wise to buy their requirements well ahead this year. England, Mcßae, I.td., specialise in “U.AI.C.” brand, and can quote special prices for good quantities. All trapping and shooting requirements may bo had at favourable prices from the Progressive Hardware Store. Have you seen the “Browning” Automatic Rifle? ...

The wise business man before entering into a deal ho matter what the magnitude of it might be, carefully investigates every detail beforehand, to satisfy himself that all things considered, the investment is a sound one, and will net him a margin of profit. This same sane business investigation. applied to the Grand National Rhffle to be drawn on the 19th instC cannot fail to' convince the most preudiced tliat this is the greatest money-making' event of the century. Ask any discriminating business man; he will tell you that apart from the aims and objects of the art' unlb'nV'if is worthy of every New Zealander’s whole; hearted support as a sound, commercial proposition. The magnificent value of the first prize—£3lso—and tlie 239 other valuable' prizes practically ensures for you a valuable return for the small sum'invested/ Your fate is in the. lap ,of the gods. You cannot prophesy what is in store for 1 you. The winning Ticket niay still he waiting for'you to purchase it: Try your luck; 2/6 spent now is money well spent. It might mean £3lso—or independence for you for life on the eventful night of the drawing. The new' double butt' system safeguards every investor against their number being left out' of the , ballot box, thereby . giving every ' ticket holder their chance iri 1 the ballot. Time is quickly passing; The closing day is surely drawing'near. There will be no extension of time.. The closing date has been definitely fixed for.'the 19th of this month. Be wise and buy your ticket or tickets to-day. Tickets on sale at all tobacconists, the. Bristol Piano Company, or D:. J. Doyle, the wholesale agent, Stafford Street South; ....

To introduce our new department of ladies’ winter coats, our Homo buyers have secured for us ■ some very fine garments at exceptionally low prices, principally sample’ and model' > coats, which they bought ..at, a good discount. • Every coat shows the latest r out and style, including tell new flared skirt. \A T e" have' theifi in :smai‘t tweed ©fleets, or in plain cloths,-with or without fur collars, and our keen prices range from 695. 6(1, 795',6d, 85s, to' £8 lOs: fieo these smart coats early at “Tho Louvre,’.’: Stafford' Street Central. ...

AVhy cotton, when you can buy ladies’ pure Botany wool hose, in all the new lightshades-, specially priced at 3s 6d a pair, at “Tho Louvre,” hosiery'specialists.. ...

AVe doubt if’you will sec anywhere a bigger variety of ladies’ new stockenette', wool,' cr silk wool jumper suits ah'd ‘ costumes 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:

Cutlery .makes a lino, wedding pre-; sent. ■ Cutlery should ■' be-the best; quality. Cutlery- air-Dunn’s ,is .guar-} atiteed ' for 50 years. Cutlery > from “Treasure Corner” stands the hardest wear for a lifetime. Cutlery from Dunn's, Jewellers, looks good, wears' well, keeps nice, and is always appreciated as a wedding gift. ...

I want a packet o.f your White Worm Powders please.. My neighbour has iecoiiifricndod them to me—-they have' cured her little girl—she had tried other preparations but they had no effect., James’ White Worm Powders, ah effectual remedy for worms of every description. 2s 6d a packet from L. B. .Tames, M.P.S.. proscription chemist, Stafford Street, Timaru.

In anticipation of the Easter season, “The Ideal,” the up-to-the-minute shop in Stafford Street Central, between “ Tl. B’s.” and the Louvre, have mado extra preparations, and their, stock of Easter novelties includes al! kinds of lolly and chocolate delicacies that, are suro to delight the kiddies. These linos' were bought on a favourable market, and "The Ideal” passes' on this saving. Fruits and confectionary are also stocked, and can he relied on as being fresh, and in quantities and variety to suit every requirement. Delightful morning and afternoon teas as usual. ...

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

“Where to spend the holidays” 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 ready-to-wears, marked at prices which represent- a considerable saying on the tailored to measure garments. Call and try on a coat or two next time ybii’rcf passing—there are sizes to lit every figure. ...

That Scott Bros.’ improvoil ranges ate gaining in popularity is proved by the increased number of Halos being made by the local agents, John Edtficnid. Ltdi, Sophia Street, who carry a full stock of ranges and spare parts. John Edmond Ltd. have also opened up a ikw shipment of the latest fireplaces and. td® surrounds, etc., snd will .b(f pleased if all interested in building will call at tlicir warehouse unci insuect same. ...

40-inch pure wool dress flannels. Shades grey; navy, cardinal, saxo, and green, 4s lid a yard. Bust and Co., drapery specialists, 84 Stafford Street South. ...

Worms in Children. —Many of the minor ailments which children are subject to, niay bo traced in tlie first'plate to tlie'presence of wormis in the system. If vour children are irritable and do not .sleep well at night, it is extremely probah.o they require trcatfiiont for worms. A most effective remedy is Avres Tome Worm Syrup. Pleasant to take and acts speedily, cleansing the system and restoring the child to . a condition of normal health.-' Price 2s 6d, posted 3s. E. C. Ayres, M.P.S., Chemist, Timaru. For Children’s Hacking Cough, Woods’ Great Peppermint Cure.

The Pleasant Poiilt Cycle Club will hold its postponed final road race on Saturday, April 17th.

Commencing at 2 p.m. to-day in th§ Universal Mart, Messrs Oakey, Bakdr and Co. will sell furniture and effects oil account of a client.

The bookings by the special train whidh is to run from Timaru to Dunetiiii to-morrow are very satisfactory. All the seats originally available by it werg booked yesterday, and it has now been decided to add more carriages to the train,'

The annual Golden Sunday and harvest thanksgiving services will be held in the Presbyterian Church, Pleasant Point, next Sunday. The preacher -will be the Rev. A. G.' Irvine, M.A., Ashburton. Mr Irvine will deliver a popular lecture at the annual social on Monday night.

Last reminder I Our sale closes on Saturday next. To secure the bargains you must not delay. Come in and inspect our goods—Alston’s.

This day, at 2 p.m., Morton and. Co., I.td. will sell, at Babbington Street, on account of Mr J. AVatson, all his household furniture and effects. ...

To-morrow, commencing at 2 p.m., in tho Universal Mart, Oakey, Baker and Co. will hold a clearing sale of household furniture and effects, on account of a client who is ’leaving Timaru. ...

Cameras on Hire. —Do not be without a camera this season. If you 'do not havo one, hire one from, us to-day. The charge is so reasonable that no one should be without a camera this season. Is 3d per day, 2s 6d per week, from Baxter’s Pharmacy (L. J. AA’illiamson, Prop.), Theatre Buildings. ...

To-morrow, in their mart, Morton and Co. will sell, .on" account of a client giving up housekeeping, -a large quantity of superior oak furniture (removod to rooms for convenience of sale). Also, a splendid lino of purebred AVhite Leghorn pullets. ...

Tho report of the Mackenzie Agricultural and Pastoral Show showed 1 that Miss Peters’ horse “Illumination” won the class for best harness liorso oil the ground. This was an error, tho winner being Mr AV. L. Bourn’s Kilmarnock, with Miss Nicbolls’s Plato second, and Illumination third.

Souter’s Boot Stores are selling English-made football boots af 12s 6d a pair. The largest stock of football boots in Cantermiry. AA r e stock football boots for your youngest boy. Maloe your young hopeful happy, and buy him a pair of football boots at‘ Souter’s Busy Boot Stores. ...

Smartness of dress,, besides 'being tho constant aim of every woman, should claim tlie attention of men*also. In all things nothing succeeds like success, and in the world to-day thousands of successful business men attribute a great measure of their success to their care and appearance- in dress. ‘'Superior Suits” are faithfully made, they are built of the - very best; materials, and they retain their distinctive appearance under all conditions. A further important consideration is the big’saving iii-cost. Ensure success, aiid ■ ordew your next suit without delay frogf r.ho “Superior” Suit Co. (G. AlcKitterick, manager), 313 Stafford Street.

Tlie curious habit so common in America' of; popping an unlighted cigar,in the mouth and chewing an inch or two” of it to pulp, is not popular '.wifh'iis, although'the chewing of black plug tobacco, is.conihioii eough amongst sailors everywhere. However, with tho rank and ’ file of Englishmen; “the pipe’s l tho thing,” and a source'of enjoyment, daily) to millions. But discrimination should be exbreised -in the choice of tobacco. Brands full of nicotine (as the American tobaccos usually are), ought to be cut out, because nicotine'is" the source of' all tlie mischief when tobacco proves injurious. Our New Zealand grown tobaccos are about the' purest going and contain ’only a' trifling'.''percentage of nicotinb—a 1 negligible quantity. That is’why you can go on smoking them alltlie time with the utmost safety. They won’t do you any. harm. And they are delightfully .fragrant. You can get them ot any strength. Ask for “Riverhead Gold,”' mild; “Navy Cut” (Bulldog), medium - or'“Cut Plug No. 10” (Bulishead)j full strength. ...

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

Indigestion Conquered.—E. C. Ayres, chemist, of Timaru, has received a striking tribute to the efficacy of his Indigestion Remedy from a recent visitor to Timaru. This gentleman, who was a sufferer for years, had tried numerous refitediek in" his native town of Dunedin, and it was not until lie was advised by a friend to try Ayres’ Indigestion Remedy, that ho obtained any 1 relief; After a few doses, the pain in stomach and chest ceased,- the fullness after eating vanished, and lie was' able to throw off this distressing ailment. His digestive organs are now restored to healthy, normal action, .and lie can now en|oy three meals a diiv without any discomfort: He said life was now worth living. His remedy can be obtained from E. C. Ayres, chemist, Timaru, in two sizes, small 2s 6d, double size 4s 6d.

A sufferer of neuritis for two years’ recently expressed tlie fact that his complaint disappeared like magic, after taking a short course of Quits-It Tabs. Ho tried all sorts of tablets and' cures advertised for this complaint, and' Quits-It quits it quickest. These -tablets arc absolutely harmless, and are the only tablets with a tonic after effect. Obtainable everywhere Is 6d' a box. Headaches and neuralgia quitted within ton minutes. They’re great. ...

Our salo is still going strong, and fresh bargains are being offered in all departments every day. We are holding a special sheeting campaign for this week only, we stock only reliable makes, and along with this goes : our usual motto of sat.sfaction or your money refunded. Single bed white twill sheeting, linen finish, 5 yards for its 6d; single bed white II.B: sheeting, 5 yards for 12s Cd; single bed white soft twill shect.ng, 5 yards for 9s lid; double bod sheeting’ 72in., white twill, prices'from 5 yards for lds'- Cd’; extra wide double sheeting Bt)in., heavy while twill, 5 yards for Ids- lid; 80in. white twill lineii finish sheeting, 5 yards for 17s (id; 80in Finlay’s linen finish sheeting, 5 yards for 10s Cd; our best quality linen finish twill sheeting, usual price 33s Cd pair, special price 27s Cd pair. Tho above sheeting will he hemmed free of charge if so desired. Visit our store to-day.. Bargains in ail departments. McGruer, Davies and Co.