A case of considerable interest will "be heard at the Geraldine Court to-dav, before Mr V. G. Day S.M. when Mrs Sarah Mulhcrn will 'be charged with illegally keening liquor for sale in a, Jio-license district. From a Chrislehurrh notice board. "The final giinie between 11 incnioa. and 'YYaihoia ladies teams will be played on North I'ark on Saturdav. A member of the Ambulance Brigade 'will be in attendance." Evidently ladies' hookey is a strenuous game in Christchurch. A good example of the vigorous growth of pinus insiguis is to be seen at the mirth end of Geraldine whoro n plantation is being cut out for timber and firewood. The trees were planted some 33 years ago, and the largest were between 90 and 100 feet high and over 3 feet in diameter at the stuniy. A good rubbing of the chest and hack with ROCKfi'S Eucalyptus Oil and a lew drops sprinkled mi vour pillow will relieve a cold. Ask for Australia's best ROCKE'S... On Thursday night, a lecture on The White Invasion of New Zealand is to be delivered in the Wesley Hall, by the Rev. \Y. J. Williams, o*f Oamaru. Mr Williams was at one time a resident of Timaru and his lecture is full of interesting matter relating to the early history of the country. The new fcrro-concrctc bridge, over the, Opihi at Arowhenua, wdl bo formally opened to-morrow ■■ t tienn, wher representatives of the Geraldine and Levels County Councils, as well as some- others interested, will be presort. There will be a lunchein ,n honour of the occasion at the Arowhenua Hotel. The scenic studies presented with the current selection of films imported by the agents of the Pathe Frercs formed a highly interesting featuro of last evening's entertainment in the Theatre Royal. From a photographic point of view alone they possess unusual merit, and include some very fine studies. The programme will be submitted again thi3 evening. The following will represent the Hibernians in their card match with Kerry-town this evening at Kerry town Schoolroom—Collins, Sullivan (3), Donovan, J. Pearce. Gerrand, Mahoney, MeGettigan. AA'holan, Brosnahan, Jubb, Hartnett, Kelly (2). O'Connor, Fitzgerald, McCabe, McCulloch and Barbcau. The drag will leave the Bank of New Zealand corner at 6 o'clock sharp. On every hand in town and country at the present time, signs of a welcome return to spring are to be observed. In many gardens, spring flowers, such as primroses, are blooming, fruit trees are budding, and some of the earlier flowering ornamental trees are coming out. In the, country the grass is springing in warm, sheltered spots and the winter-.-owii crops are beginning to make a strong, growth. ■ The Lyttelton coal owners have not been so strict as those of Timaru have been for some years row in preventing people from supplying themselves with fuel by picking up and carrying off coal dropped on the wharves. A case was brought before the Magistrate at Lyttelton on Saturday, and the coal picker, an employee on the wharf was fined 10s, as a warning that the practice referred to must be discontinued. The local manager of the U.S.S. Company, estimated that about 200 tons of coal a year had been carried off in gunny bags in that port. A concert in aid of the choir funds will bo jdven in Trinity Hall tonight, when Miss Jcannie Anderson (soprano) and Mr S. Anderson (baritone) will contribute songs, and will also sing a duet, while Mr W. Fishwick, L.A.8., will give pianoforte selections. An innovation, consisting of choruses, will he introduced by Trinity choir, who willsingtho hunting chorus" "Tally-ho" ■and a humorous number "llumptvDumpty." A party from the choir will sing "The Fairies." The- other performers will be Misses L. Parks, K. Davidson, and L. and N. Thomson. Miss and Mr It. Norrie will sing as a duet "The Venetian Song." School children—growing children—require constant attention—keep their body tissues well nourished—give them Stearns' Wine of Cod Liver Extract — it gives them appetite—strength, energy, and a clear brain... On Saturday night a young man named Smith, who is employed by Mr Tliew, of Orari Gorge, found some blankets, etc., near Mr Thew's gate but could neither see nor bear of anyone being about. The following morning ho made a search and about a quarter of a mile away found an old man lying beside the joad in an unconscious state. The old man was taken to Mr Thew's, where warmth was applied and nourishment forced down liis throat, with the result that he partially recovered. The man is known as "Barney Winters." He is about 90 years of age, lias been an inmate of several "Old Men's Homes," and has been known for forty vears as a travelling peep-show man." 'Mr and Mrs Thew kindly undertook to look after the old man till Monday morning when the police conveyed him to Timaru for attention. ■ FIGHTING a"COUGH. Don't play with a cold—tackle it tho moment a chill strikes you. Baxter's Lung Preserver is a famous fighter—because every dose strikes a stinging and effective blow at vour cold, vouTcan feel every dose relieve the coughing and know every dose is curing you because there is no time lost —every ingredient lias its work to do, and does it, quicklj—cuts the phlegm, throws off the inflammation and makes the skin and lungs do their work in a perfectly natural way—that's what Baxter's Lung Preserver is made to do and it's famous because it does it quickly. "Worth Is a drop." Ask for the large sized bottle at Is lOd. It's the best value... . . THE KING. The King of tabre waters Is "AVaiKongoa the only water in Australasia that sparkles and bubbles with its own natural gas. An authority recently said: "It is exultimdy alive truly a laughing water." Apart from the valuable medicinal properties held in solution, the NATURAL carbonic acid gas has a most beneficial effect on the human system... A MEDICINE OF REAL WORTH. Chamberlain's Cough Remedy is intended for acute throat and lung diseases, of which colds, croup, " and whooping cough are the most common. Those who have used it for years assert, that it is without an equal for the treatment of these diseases. It not only cures colds and influenza but counteracts any tendencv towards pneumonia. It is in almost universal use as a preventive and cure for croup and has never been known to fail Sold everywhere... NEVER NEGLECT A COLD. A cold should never be treated Ibditly as it is always more or loss 'serious. Many people make the mistake of neglecting a cold until some serious lung trouble result. If every cold received the attention it ,-hould' have the danger of this would be avoided Everv cold can bo cured In- the use of Chamberlain's Crush Remedy. \\ bottle or two of tins remedy' taken when the cold is fir=t contrar-i-iv] will promptly cure it, and not only save Sectors bills but much suffering -nd annoytnee later on. Sold everywhere..

Tlio Sniithliekl Gim Club nniiouneo a clay-bird trophy iii;iich. and a. sweepsib Saltwater Crock on Thursday alternoon. ' Tim notice is .short, therefore JiDiiii'iiiiLioiis. will be taken on the ground. An exprc.-ti will bo provided lor competitors.

Hundreds of voung people in South Canterbury are now devotees to the exhilarating art of skating, and tbev find themselves well catered for with wolllil. snliMi.lidly-ll vd halls in (he various centres. In Timaru there, is the Olynipia rink in Barnard street, a buihhng admirably adapted for this pastime, and open nightly.

In our advertising columns special attention is drawn to a clearing sale to /be held by the National Mortgage and Agency Co. in conjunction with the Canterbury Farmers' Co-operative Association to-morrow, of sheep, cattle, horses, etc., on account of Mr Robt. .Forsyth, AYeodside, Geraldine. .

"The school spouting requires cleaning, and who is to do it." was a remark passed at the meeting of the South School Committee last night. It was suggested that the chairman should have the honour of a job of this kind,, but Mr Sealey said no; he was prepared to do a. good lniinv things for the .school, but not that.

Messrs Holmes and Sous, of Christchurch, bcd.sread manufacturers and complete hnu-e furnishers, wish to draw the public's attention to their advertisement in this morning's 'Herald. They stock every thing in household furniture and furnishings, at Christelmrch prices. Freight paid to the nearest railway station on all orders of 40s or over...

Mr H. J. Piiher, of Invercargill, who has recently made a successful aeroplane flight—the first in NewZealand—arrived in Timaru yesterday, and intends giving an exhibition with his machine in Timaru on Saturday next, in a place to be advertised later. 'His machine, constructed by himself, is of the monoplane tvoe," made in steel, spans 28 feet, length 25 feet, propeller 6A feet diameter, engine 40h.p. weight 480 pounds. The Bleriot machine which crossed the channel weighed GOS pounds.

The Waimate A. and P. Association Committee has fixed October sth as the date of the horse parade. The show schedule is to be gone through by two members in each class with a view to further revision. Mr C. H. Guthrie having on several occasions come to the assistance of the association by acting without charge as secretary when that position ""has been vacant, a sub-committee was appointed to obtain some suitable token of the Association's appreciation, for presentation to him.

There promises to be long and lively discussion at the sitting of ..lie Conciliation Council to-dav. when the queslon of the definition of councvv or .suburban work comes up. j tie'employees, members of the F'.fullers' Union, ask that country work shall mean work performed ' ,ny cisii.nce over three, miles from the l'i-i.iru post Office and that workers nroioeoirg to work over a. mile f om emplr vers' place of business, shall be paid at the ordinary rate of vv.gos for time occupied in proceeding to such worK for the excess of that distance.

Last night the Rev. D. C. Bates' sent the following summary and forecast —"Strong westerly winds have provailed and changeable weather. The high pressure continues in the north, but_tho barometer fell early on Sunday morning in the south. Present indications are for strong westerlv winds, veering to southerly after twelve to sixteen hours; squally and showery weather probable generally, especially southward of Now Plymouth anil Castlepomt. The barometer will probably fall slowly everywhere but rise fast m the south after about ten hours."

AA'hen tlio Hon. T. Mackenzie was in Timaru on Saturday, he saw some carcases of frozen mutton stacked at one end of the railway station, and being interested. . he, examined them. The carcases were in the covering, commonly called shirts, in which all sheep for export are wrapped, and he remarked that his experience in London, as a commercial agent, had taught him that stouter coverings should be provided, the, ones now in use permitting dirt to get through on to the carcases, and it took very little at Home to cause a demand to l.e made for a reduction in price. AA r hat is it makes city councillors tajk long and often P The Mayor of another New Zealand town has discovered the cause. There had been much talking at the council meeting one evening, much of it over matters seemingly not worth while. Then the face of tho Chief Magistrate, up to then wearing an expression of deep thought, brightened into a smile. He had diagnosed the complaint. "If councillors." he said with some deliberation, "would not feed other councillors with interjections, there would not be made such long speeches. Now, I have noticed one councillor this evening who has been kept going all night." After that deliverance the proceedings went more smoothly—for a while. The full programme for the Kurow Jockey Club's meeting to be held on the oth October, will be found in another column. As usual with this strong country club the stake money is very liberal, the chief event, the (')tekaike Handicap being of the value of 80 sows. Both gallopers and trotters are catered for, so that variety is lent to the meeting, and all lovers of racing find plenty to interest them. Nominations for gallops fall due on September 12th, and for trots on September 17th. The hon. secretary, Mir T. A. Monro, will be pleased to forward conies of the programme to owners and trainers.

Influenza is playing great havoc in Dunedin and one cannot afford to take any risks. So be sure and keep a bottle of the Rapid Influenza Cure in the bouse. The safest and surest remedy sold by R. G. Malcolmvon, Central Pharmacy...

All mothers should sec Sonter's stock of "Nature" form childrens boots and shoes. They have just opened up a large shipment of the latest in childrens footwear. Nature Form Boots and Shoes are made on broad toe natural form losts. The heels are low and square. These boots are extra broad fitting, and are just the thing for children with broad, flat feet. Call and see what Souter's Boot Store can show you, in children's footwear...

Pure drugs and honest service are essential in the dispensing cf your doctor's prescriptions—you obtain both when you take your prescrinc.jns to Baxter's Pharmacies, Timaru and Fairlie...

Pianos, Pianos, .Pianos. The Dresden Piano Company, Ltd., beg to announce to the general public of Timaru and the .surrounding "district that they have just opened up an entirely new stuck of pianos. Our high grade instruments, include John Uroadwood and Son, Collard and Collard, the most famous of British makers, the best that money can buy; also the Ronish. Lipp and Sohn, Koch and Sohn, Bohm, besides other celebrated makers. AW give you'a ten years' warranty with an instrument you choose : we also give you the right of exchanging if you are not perfectly I satisfied You are on a good sound I wicket when buyiii'c vour piano or or- • gun from this well known and UD-to-I date firm. .

Discussion at the Conciliation Council in Timaru yesterday turned to the .subject of awards by the Arbitration Court. "Y'ou can never toll what the decision <>F the. Court will be." said Hie Commissioner, "sometimes I think it gives the most ridiculous judgments. One <!ay it will give one thine;, and Hi., next day another.'' The uncertainty of these awards was also voiced by an employees' representative, who contended that it was just as likely for the Arbitral ion Court to give a shilling or two over their request., as a. shilling or two under.

Mr James Hughes, who was for a number of years with the late firm of Peacock and Geaney, and who will he well remembered by many friends in Timaru. ha.s re-turned to Timaru, having given up a. business in Southland; and entered into partnership with Mr D. Geaney, butcher, Stafford street. Messrs Geaney and Hughes are both experienced in the business and have secured the latest plant and machinery worked by electricity, for the manufacture of small goods, etc. The new firm intend to spare no effort to encourage support by supplying none but the primest beef and mutton and small goods manufactured by an expert awl should command a fair share of patronage.

Mr Alex. McDonald, of the Oamaru Permanent Flectric Pictures, has included Temuka in his weekly circuit, on every Friday, and intends showing new pictures each visit, pictures that will be instructive and of deepest interest. The company have been showing in the Theatre in Oamaru for the past two years, have. a. good reputation and are said to have a very good electric plant which has recently arrived from England, where it was* specially built to order for cinematograph purposes. Mr McDonald has visited Temuka twice and reports good business on each visit. The star attraction for this week is the 1910 Derby which is very clear and interesting. A train 'ride through Switzerland in mid-winter is said to be the finest scenic picture ever shown. A host of others include dramatics and Foolsbead comics. The company show at Temuka every Friday, and AVaimate every Wednesday, with a brass band in attendance.

It seems that there is a distinction without a difference between plumbers and tinsmiths in country towns. Some of these tradesmen, so it was said at the Arbitration Court in Timaru yesterday, can do one class of work equally as well as another, and therefore it was argued that their wages should bo the same. The Commissioner sounded a warning note, when be advised the workers' representatives not to ask for too high rates of .wages for general tinsmiths' work. This would probably tend, he said, to the stopping of the industry altogether in Timaru. Articles that were now manufactured here would be brought from Dunedin.

North Island visitors seem to be making Timaru quite a port of call just now whenever they have occasion to visit the South Island. On SaturdayMessrs E. and S. Hutchings who have an extensive fruit-growing business at Whangarei had a brief look round this town, and its general appearance of prosperity made a strong impression upon them, while the fine temp.' rate climate, also appealed to them. They told a "Herald" representative that the season in their district has been extremely favourable to the cultivation of fruit, and several experiments made with a view to ascertaining the suitability of the. climate t-i the growth of tropical fruits proved highly successful. Bananas, so it has been found grow splendidly there, and a consignment of them together with other products from Whangarei orchards, will form an interesting exhibit at the Auckland Show this week.

Mr Hugh Ward, head of the Dramatic Company which played "The Girt from Rectors" in Timaru, a play that was hotly condemned from certain pulpits in Wellington, gave the Children's Hospital scheme of the Mayoress, Mrs Wilford, a big lift on Saturday. He visited the present Children's Hospital, and saddened by what he saw, ottered to give £IOO and a matinee if five others gave £IOO each and eight more £OO each. He toured the city with his company in a motor lorry, and wherever a crowd could bo collected, halted, the orchestra played, or one or other sang; appeal was made for the children, and coin was showered at them. At some points many people lost their heads and emptied their pockets into the lorry. The afternoon was wet, and the company got home dripping, but happy with their quite sensational experience. Then they gave their matinee performance of "The Scarecrow." Collection and matinee realised £460 and Mr AVard added his £IOO and banded to the Mayoress on the stage his cheque for £SOO 2s 8d odd. This made the fund 2s 8d over the £4OOO required, and Mr and Mrs McCarthy thereupon gave £5(X>, making it £SOOO. Mr AVard is the hero of AVellington for the present.

I AVe are advised by trie Marine Department that the Shipping ami Seamen Act Amendment Act of 1009, which was passed last year and reserv;ed for the Royal assent, may be exj pected to come into operation .shortly, says the " Otago Daily Times." Amongst other requirements it provides that vessels of not more than six tons register, propelled by mechanical power other than steam, must carry a certificated master or engineer. Any person who ha.s been in charge of such vessels for a period of not less than one year may, upon application to the Marin:' Department, be granted a certdicatu of service without examination, and ihe Department is prepared to receice such applications now, so that the certificates can lie issued immediately on the Act coming into force. Service certificates will be issued for only a limited time after the coming into operation of the Act, and after thattime has expired any person wishing to obtain a certificate for such vessels will be required to pass an examination. The requirement mentioned above does not apply to fishing vessels, which are | exempted from carrying certificated ofI fleers except in the case of vessels of over ten tons register.

Tho inevitable plea for higher rates of wages as usual formed the chief bone of contention at the Conciliation Council in Timaru yesterday, being acempanied by the inevitable statement that the cost of living had gone up in recent years. For fully sixty minutes the, employers resisted all attempts by the employees representatives to secure 9s Gd a day for a certain class of workmen, and the position seemed hopeless, and suggestive of endless controversy before the Arbitration Court. At last the Union representatives put the final issue—9s (3d a day or a deadlock. Then up rose one delegate from the employers, who coolly announced "AT ell we were empowered to go as far as 9s 6d." A speedy settlement followed, there was a general appearance of satisfaction, and ".<; cne seemed to mind the waste of t'me—except perhaps the pressmen, and—yes the Commissioner certainly did k'ok bored.

After Influenza—lt is after Influenza that many complications arise. No end of sickness can be traced to neglect following this unpleasant mala. Iv. Fortify yourself against these att.iiks, build up your system with I;» iter's Beef, Iron and AVine, the one preparation which will restore you to lietlth and strength again. Its faraojs because it cures. Price 3s 6d per bottle. Baxter's Pharmacies. Timaru sud Fairlie...

The red tape attaching to the Post Office Savings Bank was the subject ot adverse comment at the meeting of j the T'imaru South School Committee last night. - Members described the I hundred and one forms that have to ! he gone through and signed when |j anything in the nature of ji. trust ae- ;| count is being dealt with; complained j ot the difficulty „r fretting trust miMU'v ! "lit once it i, s |,,<lgefl in the post of lice"; | and decided that sooner than comply I with all the conditions tliev would put , their nioeny in one of the banks on-,! fixed deposit, for 1:2 months, where ,1 there would be no difficulty in dealing I with it. " I

SYNOPSIS OF NFW ADVERTISEMENTS. Clearing sale, Woodside —By N.M. and A. Co. and C.F.C.A. to-morrow. Hutton and Co.—"The Growth of the Empire." j Morton and Pearson—Seed potatoes and fruit on sale, house for sale. j AVesley Hall—Lecture on Thursday ! next, S p.m. " > Drill Hall, Temuka—Cinematograph' pictures, on Friday. j Kurow Jockey" Club—Sprinn- meet-' ing, on Gth October. Spring opening of goods —By . ■ C'-A. of fashion's requirements. Scott's Special notice to cyclists re overhaul and fitting. _ Holmes and Son—Specials in fmnish-

nigs. At Marriott's—Special items for sale this week. Denis O'Neil—Contradiction of statement, Powell's fruit shop—Cheap and fresh fruit. Walter Panton and Sons-Tenders °T U ''n v l Sniiil,fie| d and Burnside. '•■. iJ. Macgeorge—Tenders for work at racecourse. Geaney and Hughes—Faitnership noLoyal Timaru Lodge--Meeting Wednesday night. Smithfiekl Gun Club Trophy matches on Thursday. " tt anteds—Eight notices.