NEWS AND NOTES.

Timaru Herald, Volume CXXIII, 4 March 1927, Page 2

NEWS AND NOTES.

To-day, Morton and Co. will sell on account of Mrs McArthur (Geraldine), who is leaving for the Old Country, superior furniture, including high-grade Brinsmeacl piano.

To-day at 1 p.m. Messrs Runciman Pryor will sell by auction at Wentworth Mart the" contents of blacksmith’s shop, assigned hardware stock, household furniture and effects, roofing iron, and large quantity of drapery, ladies’ and gent’s clothing, ladies’ coats.

I-I. Allchurch and Co. will offer at 2.30 to-day on account of Mr H. R. Marshall, his very fine residence situated 39 Evans Street, overlooking the Bay.

The Rail-way Department advertise excursion fares in conncc/'on ■with the visit of the Duke . and Duchess of York.

Toylay is positively the hist day for fjie purchase of tieke:.s in the Golden' Climax £4OOO art union. D. J. Doyle’s office will remain open until 9 p.m. for final sales. ...

Every coat in stock at half-price for to-day, the last day of “ The Louvre” Sale. Velour coats with fur collars, smart tweed tailor-cut coats, and wool coats, all at half price. ...

Thomsons’ are quiet people, no fuss or anything, at the same time they have the goods. Fashionable, bright, becoming, cheap, plain goods, exactly or about British prices—drawbacks, rebates, cash and trade discounts help them along. Instances 12£ per cent, off linoleums, 12i ■wool fingerings, 15 per cent, many lace ranges, silks good drawbacks many cases, also duty only on British silks 10 per cent., foreign 15 per cent, brings them with the small margin Thomson thinks necessarytoo just London prices. Know too because two of the most prominent London, retail houses hold exactly many of Thomsons’ numbers and prices are exactly theirs, only difference being freight and 1 per cent, for the S.S. New Zealand we have to pay here. Laces, silk, and bouncings Home mail to-day. Hats, new colour felts, coats, coatfrocks, repps, all wool 6/6 to 15/11, 20 colours, all the time. Bordered channelaine, Horrocks’ A calico 11 £d. Reinforced sheetings 80-inch Finlay’s 3/6 and all that for nothing (far cheaper numbers than these) cotton being a glut on the market, labour the only thing that costs. ... __

McGruer, Davies offer for a few days only our best quality 80-in. linen, finish White Twill Sheeting. This cloth we have stocked for the past twenty years, and know the service it gives. Usual price 6/11. Special stock reducing price at McGruer’s 4/11. ...

See notice re half price for last day of “The Louvre” Sale. Don’t miss this genuine offer to-day. ...

Every frock of every description will be offered at genuine half price for to-day at “The Louvre.” ...

Come along for some of the oddments left over from our summer sale. Bust and Co.

200 yards of All-Wool Plaiding Flannels. These are the cloths fov warm winter wear. Our stocks are heavy, so we intend to give you the chance under cost price to secure a bargain. Usual price 5/11. McGruer’s special stock reducing price 2/11/ ...

Special offer of 36-in. White Flannelette. This cloth is made from Egyptian cotton and good value. McGruer’s special stock-reducing sale price 1/3. ... 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 had tried numerous remedies in his native town of Dunedin, and it was not unitl he was advised by a friend to try Ayres’ Indigestion Remedy that he obtained any relief. After a few doses Of this remedy, the -pain ceased, the fullness after eating vanished, and he was able to throw off this distressing ailment. His digestive organs are now restored to healthy, normal action, and he can enjoy - his three meals a day without any sign of a return of his troubles. He said life was now worth living. This remedy can be obtained from E. C. Ayres, M.P.S., chemist. •Price, .2/6 and 4/6, posted 6d extra...

AWay ; with washboard Blavery and let dull care be gone; for with “No Rubbing Laundry Help” you never can go wrong. “So say all of us.”' Timaru grocers.

YEAST-VITB TABLETS.— The lightning. pick-me up. Contains 96 per cent, pure yeast and heal ih-giv-ing vitamines. These tablets r"'* specially recommended to tho»3 troubled with -boils, skin eruptions, and for all blood Impurities. For all stomach troubles these tablets are unsurpassed. The gentle fermenta* tion of the yeast when in contact with the gastric juices of the stomach, cause a stimulating, buoyant feeling of extreme vigour. To anyone troubled with indigestion, rheumatism, nerves, boils, skin blemishes, general run-down conditions, try a course of these tablets and see what a wonderful effect they have. Sold in three sizes-—small, medium and large—from E. C. Ayres, M.P.S., P.H.C., Chemist, Timaru.

The holiday season is coming on and this is the time to put our summer camps in order. The most Important part of camp life is the cooking and Messrs Scott Bros have two splendid camp stoves, “The Camp,” and the “Unique,” which cannot be "beaten for price and service. These stoves can be Been at the warehouse of Messrs John Edmond, Lt<L, Sophia Street, who will be pleased to have your inquiries. They also carry a full stock of Scott’s ranges, destructors, open Are high pressure boilers, and spare parts f r same. What about your car? Why not paint it, over the holidays? S.W. free-low-ing colour varnish solves the problem. Cheap in first cost, easily applied and absolutely durable. quire about it. ....

RHEUMATISM. —Rumatox is the new remedy which has completely revolutionised the treatment of rheumatism and neuritis. It promptly relieves the pain and loosens the stiffened joints, results which are due to the property it possesses of expelling uric acid from the syrtem. It Is not lowering in effect, and its use can be continued for a considerable time, an ’ advantage in treating chronic and obstinate cases. Price, 2/6 and 4/6, posted 6d extra. E. C. Ayers. Chemist, Timaru

Very complete arrangements have been effected for the Floral Fete in the Timaru Gardens to-morrow. A varied programme has been drawn up that is bound to .keep young and old interested throughout. the day. The main gates will open at 10 a.m., and other entrances at 12 noon, ail'd a nominal admission fee will be charged— lf- for adults and children 6d. With a view to bringing the completeness of the programme before the people, the Committee are sending out with the “Herald” this morning, to town subscribers, a programme of events which all are advised to keep for reference, as an official guide to-morrow. Afternoon tea, cakes, sweets, light refreshments, ice-cream and soft drinks will be obtainable on the ground. As the proceeds of the, Fete are to be expended on the parks of Timaru, the Comihittee confidently look forward to the whole-hearted support of the public at to-morrow’s function. ...

• Several tables of goods all at real half prices for to-day. The end of “The Louvre” sale, including hosiery, night dresses, singlets, princess robes, corsets, camisoles, etc. ...

Ladies. Some beautiful marabout stoles and capes will be offered today at exactly half price, the last day of “The Louvre Sale,” Shop early. ...

The best advertisers of “No Rubbing Laundry Help” are the users. “So say all of us.” Timaru grocers.

This is oddment week. Various lines left over from our summer sale offered at very low prices this week. Bust and Co.

A special snip for a few days only at McGruer Davies’ stock-reducing sale. All Wool Striped Shirtings, Doctor and Atlas make, usual price 4/11 yard, McGruer’s special price to clear 2/11 yard. Must go regardless of cost. ...

Hats from famous makers designed for discriminating men of all ages and tastes. In nervest shades and shapes at Cameron’s, Stafford Street, Timaru. ...

Good strong English tennis racquets now at less than wholesale cost. Being near the end of the season, Alston’s are reducing their stock of racquets, and now is your chance of securing racquets. All made by wcll-knolvn English makers, at reductions ranging from 5s to 18s oft the original cost. Call and inspect at Alston’s. ...

What Avill be good news for pipe smokers is the fact that aromatic Northpole Plug Tobacco is again obtainable at Porter and DaAvson’s, who are agents for this popular brand. This firm has just received another shipment direct from America. North Pole tobacco has found much favour with the smokers of South Canterbury, both for price and quality. Two ounce plugs at 1/or 7/9 per pound is a saving worth sittiiig up and taking notice of. The two kinds, dark and light, blend well: together, and make-a pleasant and- economical smoke. The Aveckly saving enjoyed by smoking “Northpole” will run into a very appreciable sum at the end of tAvelve months. P. and D, will post to any address for postage rates extra. ...