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Oamaru Mail, Volume XXVIII, Issue 8287, 16 September 1903, Page 2

Th® San Francisco' mail will arrive by to-night's express. There-.will .be the-usual counter delivery between 7 and 8 o'clock. A meeting of the Middle School Committee was held last night-, there being present r Messrs 'Malian (chair), Clarke, Brown, King, Dr Whitton, and Archdeacon Gould. The meeting was chiefly a formal one, and no business was transacted beyond passing accounts and discussing the possible effect of the recent popular request for a change in the administration of Takaro Park. .

The meeting of the- Hospital Trustees was held last night, when there were present: Messrs Mainland (chair), Rose, Hay, M'Douall, Headland, and Baj,T. The*- reports showed that 14 patients had | been admitted during the month, 20 dis--charged, 2 had died, and there -remained: I 16 itv the institution.' Accounts amounting I to £137 16s Id were passed for payment. | The.' following gifts were acknowledged i with thanks: Mrs Stratford-Henniker, flowers arid . pjipers; Mrs . Key6, books; ! Columiba Christian Endeavour, fruit and flowers ; Salvation Army, papers; ; Miss Gilford, flowers; Miss" Bortoh, flowers. Tenders for supplies were opened, and those of Mr A. Mackay for groceries and Mr W. Bee-for medical comforts were accepted. At a meeting... of-the. subscribers to the Otepopo Library, "held in the Athenajum Hall, Herbert, on Saturday last, Messrs A. Bodge and J. Falconer were elected mem--'

bers of Committee, and Mr T. White and Dr Liddell were appointed auditors. Ail extraordinary general meeting of the Enterprise Building Society was held last night in the Athenreum Hall for the purpose of disposing of an allotment by tender. Ten dering was brisk and one share of £l5O was sold at the very satisfactory figure -of £23 6s 8d per cent-., while a further allotment of two shares realised £2l 10s' per share. In less than three years £2500 nas been distributed by the Society. The chairman (Mr A. announced that a free ballot for the sum of £450 would Take place at as early a date as possible to equalise the amount disposed of that night by tender. In a paper on "Women's Influence on Education," read by Mrs Hill, at the meeting of the' National Council of Women,"at New Plymouth, the following passage occurred : —"Take any hundred girls passing the. ■highest standard or the matriculation, and how many of them understand anything beyond the merest tinsel of domestic and home life A beard of women would not dream of issuing a scheme of instruction such as that for girls now prepared urfder a Minister of Education. School committees should be composed equally of men and women, so tluit the improvement of girls' training might be secured. This was where women's influence should begin to be exerted, so that girls might be rightly trained, resulting in the men being ousted unless they were co-workers in the industrial, social, political, and intellectual world.'" ■ The New Zealand sheep station telephone out to the back country shepherd during the recent- snowstorm was used not only in sending out a variety of messages, but the shepherd had half-an-hcur's music played evc-ry evening from a gramaphone at the homestead end.

Those who were wounded in the fight at Bothasberg were all hit very hard (says the •Cliristchurch Press) and most of them are still suffering from their wounds. Captain S. C. Ca-ulton, of Auckland. who_ was in charge of a portion of the firing line, was dangerously wounded. He was five,months in hospital at IHarrismith, and went under an operation after returning liome. It 'has now been found necessary to amputate the forearm.

At the meeting of the Otago School Commissioners yesterday a letter was read from il. Joyce, lessee of section 2 of 15, block 1, Moeraki district, asking the. commissioners' assistance towards clearing gorse off the land. —The Commissioners could mot see their way to grant the assistance asked for. The clock and bells were thoroughly tested to-day as a preliminary to the official opening at noon to-morrow, and everything was found satisfactory. The ceremony for the function to-morrow will be brief, but it anticipated that the attendance will comprise the majority of t-hosa in Oamaru whose duties will allow of their attendance. The starting of the clock has been entrusted to Mr St. John Buckley as a graceful compliment in. recognition of his magnificent gift. After the ceremony the Mayor will entertain a select few at a. semiofficial luncheon at the Star and Garter Hotel. A meeting of those interested in forming a cricket club at Enfield is called for Friday, the 25th instant, at the Hall. "Footballer" has asked us to publish the names of those gentlemen who signed the petition against the Borough Council taiing over Takaro Park as a Domain Board. This is rather a large undertaking, especially as we see no' compensating advantage to be gained thereby by the general public. 'Footballer," and any others who desire the information, will no doubt be able to view the petition on applying at- the Borough Council offices.

Are we becoming American ? asks the New Zealand Tiroes. A sjmdicate is at present in course of formation to own and manage at least one of the principal hotels in cac-h of the cities of the colony. These hotels will work in unison in the matter of accommodating tourists who are visiting the colony, passing them on from one to the other at a through tariff. It is understood that one of the finest hotels in Wellington has already been "pooled" for the purpose of this scheme, which will come into operatiom with the new year. The proceeds of.the cantata, "David, the Shepherd Boy," to be given in Wesley Church to-morrow night are "in aid of tlio choir funds. Owing to the inclemency of the weather the opening of the Phoenix Bowling Club season lias been postponed until further notice.

To-morrow afternoon at the burial service of their late member, R. W. Penfold, the Columba choir intend taking part to show their respect and sympathy. In another column appears a notice of a meeting to-night to make final arrangements, when a full muster is desirable.

The iChristchurch correspondent of the Otago Daily Times says .-—The Admiraltyis stolidly indifferent to 'Mr -Seddon's assertion tliat there is "great- surprise in New Zealand" at its decision to make Hobart and not Lyt-telton the final port of departure of the Discovery relief fleet. The Admiralty is not interested in New Zealand's surprise apparently ; and the fact that New Zealand voted £IOOO and lent a dock and presented much "prime 'Canterbury" .to the explorers does not make their Lordships grateful a little bit. The result is that Canterbury is almost speechless with indignation. If the 'Lords of the Admiralty have ears they must be tingling just now. There is no danger whatever from lockjaw or blood poison resulting from a wound when Chamberlain's Pain Balm is promptly applied. It is an antiseptic and destroys the germs which cause these diseases. It also causes wounds to heal without maturation and in one-third the time required by the usual treatment. Sold by all Chemists and Storekeepers. Price, Is 6d and 3s.

Despite the heavy seas of the last two days no further appreciable encroachment of the foreshore has taken - place, which evidences that the protective work done by the Council and others is at least temporarily effective. The concrete blocks put down by the Freezing Company have successfully resisted the onslaughts of the waves, and there is reason to hope that when the large bight recently made in the bank has been filled up, the property will be secure for many years, even if more permanent means of protection be not entered upon in the meantime.

L'he Usst medicine known is iiana-jr and Son's P.ucaivpti Extract. Test its eminent powerful effects in coushs and colds, jr.. rluenza: the relief is instantaneous. In «erioiia cases and accidents of (ill kinds, Y>« they wounds, burns, scalds, bruises, sprains, it is the safest remedy— : do swelling—no inflammation. Like surprising results produced in croup, diphtheria, bronchitis. inflammation of the lump,, swelling. ■>tc., diarrhcea, dysentery, diseases of the kidneys and urinary oreans. In use at- hospitals and medical clinics all over the globe; patronised by his Majesty the Iviru; of Italy; crownM with medal and diplon.% at the International Exhibition, Amsterdam. Trust in this approved article, and reject all others. ■ . A CURE FOR ASTHMA.

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TUSSICURA.—In the winter season exposure will affect the strongest constitution, and a sudden chill may sow the seeds of the mist dread disease. CONSUMPTION in its earlier stages takes the form of a troublesome cough, when neglected settles in the lungs, to the permanent damage of those organs. What is required is a preventive, and TUSSICURA will be found to supply this want. Obtainable all chemists, Is 6d and 2s 6d. PIANO STOOLS AND CHAIRS, a Choice from 17- M M EL-L-Hl'\f«

KTJROW.—MB SWINDI/EY, Resident Dentist, will visit Kurow on Thursday next-, 17th instant, and may be consulted at his roo-ns at Mr Munro's Hotel. The florist is curious until the season l-e- ---• veals its 'mystery.; and can be .excused the outburst of ecstasy when a new plant throws oper.s its petals.:'lfo spring season is full • of mystery to the dry goods'people. We think we know what's coming, yet constant ■surprises greet tis at every.turn. We are charmed and puzzle"&at the same time. This season the surprises have been many, and •the end is not yet, though it is almost a sure thing that a big lot of spotted poods will be worn.- and that muslins, wonderfully pretty though they are, will I'Jtve keeri'com- : petition--from the all-wool deiains, a great number, of which, are bordered on the one selvage. Veil© dresses . are ■r'vtwkflbly . pretty, and in strong demand. Fo-llowin'a; olosely the vogue of Tarp-er towns therfc is sure to be a great quantity of cream dress

stuff worn in Oamaru. this season. The b«st assortment of choicest dress muslins, detains, voiles, etc., is to be seen at PENROSE'S Cash Drapery Establishment. In all tilings that go to make up the ideal harvester an examination of the iM'Cormick will show that it is the leader.

Now that "loomy winter is fast vanishing, the bright spring sunshine makes the trappings of winter dark and dingy. At the Polytechnic we have just opened a very choice selection of muslin window draping, in white with lace, and frilled edges, also some lovely designs in printed art muslins. Ex "s.s. Waimea" we received 12 cases floorcloths and linoleums, which are marvellously cheap, while the designs are amongst the best which we have ever shewn in Oamaru. We ask your inspection and comparison of qualities and prices and we know we will please you. See our new prints, muslins, hats, ribbons, collarettes, gloves, laces, etc. Everything new and fresh and lowest cash prices at THE POLYTECHNIC, the Ready-Money Drapers, Thames street.

Extra Special Supplementary Sale.— L. H. Tempero begs to announce that owing to alterations to the Showroom, which will be in hand next month, he will hold a Great Clearing Sale of drapery, clothing, etc., consisting of Ladies' Jackets, Waterproofs, Mantles, Underclothing of all descriptions, Hats and Bonnets, Corsets, Aprons, Flowers, Prints, Muslins, Calicoes, Flannelettes, Sheetings, Blankets, etc., at desperate prices, to save stock from damage during the progress of the work. For 10 days only can you get drapery at un-heard-of prices. L. H. TEMPERO, London House.