The Oamaru Mail. MONDAY, JULY 10, 1905.

Oamaru Mail, Volume XXXI, Issue 8830, 10 July 1905, Page 2

The Oamaru Mail. MONDAY, JULY 10, 1905.

The Harbor Board held a special meeting this morning to consider the report of the Standiiig Committee, on matters appertaining to th# building of the new -wharf, inhere -were present—Messrs Holmes (cliaiT), Rose, Borrie, Monson, Williams, and Brownlee. It was decided to approve the recommendation of the Committee to ask contractors to give alternative tenders for the completion of the work in nine months and twelve months : that the 19th August be the date for receiving telidei-B; that the penalty for non-completion of the work in the time agreed upon be £2O per week; that the amount to be deposited with the tender be 5 tier cent, on the amount of the tendeT, with a further deposit of 5 per cent, or approved security to that extent at _i.e Signing of the contract > that the form fo. advertisement submitted be approved; that the extra timber necessary for the whait be ordered; that progress payments be made Only up to 75 per cent, ihe Chairman stated that he had been down on tl c dredge which, he thought, tfaS working most satisfactorily, the cut for the nc\. wharf being almost completed. Among the other improvements which the dred B underwent during its annual overhaul, oi.e of the most practical was that' which made it capable of working to 2oft. om. lb inchef deeper than it had previously been of the Bank of Kew Zealand, who was for several years stationed in Oamaru but lately moved to tlu. Wanganui branch, is spending a fortnighv s leave with his relations here; The teachers present at the annual conference in Sytlliey received ah interest nig object-lesson from Dr Roth, illustrating t.ie bad effects resulting from the wrong postures which school children are allowed to adopt while at work iri the schoolroom. Taking a boy stripped to the waist, lie drew a. blue mark along his spine, ant showed how this line became divertec when the boy stood as children frequently stand in the class, with the bulk of the weight thrown upon one leg. Illustrations were also given of tlio harm resulting to the frame of the child who took a \\long position when sitting at his desk. k v "'y seat in the sclinolWom. said Jbr Kotn, should have a back so built as to suppoitthe spine properly. A chair, for instance, should be provided with a low rail with this object. "How do you feel! Dr Loth asked the teachers, who had by that time sat in the hall for more than two hours on chairs without this law rail. "Are you tired?" "Yes," came in chorus from some of the ladies in the front row. "Well, then* you'll have some pity for the poor children," said the doctor. A Human skeleton was one of the .objects employed in the address. Incidentally Dr Rotli mentioned that a combined chair and movable desk, which he exhibited, made for him locally, had cost £3 15s, when it should not have cost more than 25s—a fact which appears to throw a sidelight upon the causes of the prejudices against locallymade goods; which the Tariff Commission has been investigating. Madame Heller's meeting last evening was largely attended, an appreciative audience listening to the lecturess. The tests were interesting and successful. The Oamaru CheßS Club'B sealed handicap draw for this week is as follows :■ ■ F.Adair v. R. Adair, Armstrong v. Banks, Bastion v. Williamson, Burns v. K. Familton ( Herbert Familton v. Harold Familton, Ardhdetveon Gould v. Lawsbii, Dr Garland v. Lindflay, Manisty v. Mowbray, SwLndley v. Williams, Brown v. anotlier. The Queen's Pawns opening (IP-Q4) will be played. Mr Stewart; of the Christchurch Meat Co., who has been in Oamarii for a few days in connection with the local poultry show, informs us that a great improvement in the breed of fowls has taken place in this district since the company commenced operations here. Three years ago they purchased birds here and sent them alive to Islington, where 75 per cent, had to be rejected, the one day s joui'ney without food making them under weight, so poor was the condition of the poultry. After this had gone on for some time operations had to be discontinued. But the company have a very different tale to tell now. Last season another start was made, the birds being killed as soon as received and a much better class was recorded all round, and the improvement this year has been more than sustained. -Indeed, the company believe that this district is now pretty well exhausted of "weeds." Of course, this is not very hard to understand, as the freezing and export of poultry has had a similar effect on the runs to that brought about on the sheep flocks of the colony by the refrigerating industry. The company, which exports its birds to South Africa, looks more to condition when buying than to any other quality. For instance, a small plump fowl is more marketable than a much heavier lean one.

A writes A social and presentation to" Mts Waters and her son Henry was held: at Mt Cowan's residence (Weston)'on Wednesday last. A large number of friends met to give them presents and to say good-bye, and vhsh' the recipients; success in future, 'ft aM Mrs Waters are old and respected residents in. this district, but-in this world of 'change they too must move or be left behind. During the evening dancing, singing and various games kept all engaged in a most convivial 'maimer until supper;:-. After- this all-important "interruption the presentation of a sterwl and an afternoon 'tea set to'.'Mrs' "Waters, and a pipe, pouch, and cup to Mr Waters,'were made in a brief .an^lv.appropriate-' Speech by Mr Sim, concluding rwith. the time-hon-ored singing of 'Tor they are jolly : good fellows." /Mr .Waters,' in, a veTy appreciative manner, replied on . behalf of his mother and self. The singing. Df ; "Aukl Lang Syne" and a vote of thanks to Mr Cowan concluded a "very pleasant meeting. Our Parliamentary correspondent telegraphs The final draft of the Land Commission's leport is being prepared to-day, and will probably be signed by the Commissioners and forwarded to the Governor this evening. The nature of the report is kept -very guarded, but I believe it will embody the majority and minority reports so far as the question of tenure is concimed. The report, having to cover 15 orders of reference, is somewhat lengthy, but- the Commissioners 6tate that it keeps very close to the specific points all the way, and will not- he either unduly verbose or padded. There are 1,700 printed pages of, evidence, and the whola document isl the .biggert job the Government Printing Office tea «vsr undertaken! I

The latest development in connection with ihe flourmillers' fight is the announcement tliat Timaru 11 out, both in 6acks and in 50's, will 1,0 placed upon tho Dunedin market, in all probability in a few days time (says the Daily Times). Xo actual quotation has, however, yet been made. This seems to show tli.it one at least of the Tiniaru millers is determined to test tho legality of his agreement in tho light of the recent decision in the HaTraway case, and this notwithstanding the heavy penalty to which he is entitled should he lose the day. It is understood that, with a view to an amicable settlement, strong pressure will be brought to bear upon the smaller 0ta"O millers to induce them to forego the "advantages conferred upon them by Judge Williams' decision There is a fear in milling circles that, should the disaflection spread and withdrawals become general, liquidation may be tho only alternatne. The week's happenings are therefore full 01 P °ae'cW'c n>:tSties tlial pnrtioiiß of sections 271Ti, K?lfe3. and i; 9171, blocks XII. ■ul V! fr ' !':i!.:i!.;rnniea Survey District, ooutaini'.i>< ri*pe<'Uv«\y 1 a,-re 22 poles, 1 v,,cd 25 noles. and 27 poles, have been proclaimed 'as a road. The road comprising portions of sections 29173, 29171, and 28168, blocks Xll. and VIII. ITakataramca Survey District, containing respective y 1 aero 20 poles, 1 rood 19.8 poles, and 29 poles, lias been declared closed. There is now on exhibition hero a 17point stag head that for general measurements and beauty of appearance is accounted the best that has ever been got m Xew Zealand (savs the Wellington correspondent of the Otago Daily Times. 1 here is a 21 or 22-point head ill tile Wellington Club, but the one now exhibited is said to be of gieater beauty. The brow, bey, ■iid trev points are exceptionally fine sets, ..nd the pose that has been given to the head by the setter (Mr Ross, of Martinborough) shows off the antlers to especial i\d vantage. The stag was shot on J i Awaite Station by Mr W. Bunny during the season recently closed. One of the new short Lee-hnfield rines .303 pattern, has been sent to the Dunedin Defence Office for inspection (says the Otago Daily Times). This arm is now being issued to the Volunteer and lV.rmaii | ent Forces in the Commonwealth and differs materially from the old pattern of tin same name. ' The barrel is five inches shorter than the older weapon and slightly thinner. The grooving is_ the same, bu; the bore increases a shade in diameter, and the rifling in depth, toward the muzzle. The foresight is capable of lateral adjust ment, and the back sight can be adjusted to intermediate between the. 50 vards graduations, and is fitted with a wind gauge. The magazine contains 10 . artridges, and is loaded from a clip. The hand guard extends the full length of the barrel, and the bayonet is fixed to the nose cap underneath and does not touch the barrel. The weight of the rifles, with bayonet is 91b 36z; without bayonet, 81b Length of rifle, 3ft B.si<"; with bayonet, 4ft 3.7 in. The new rifle is 5.5 in shorter than the old one, and is lib li,oy. lighter. MacDemott's Micro-Bioscope Company, which opens in the Wear Street Hall to-night, has been well received wherever it has appeared in the colony. Tho Taratiaki Post says" A new fcatufo was in- : reduced by Mr MacDermott last- night—the Micro-Bioscope, by which the_ picture -■a the screen displays such subjects as ore expects to see when looking through a microscope. The most wondeTful of these shown last night was one of cheese mites magnified 8000 times. Tho miscellaneous views were equally good, and were exceedingly varied in character, Tanging from war scenes and animal studies to temperance subjects and the inevitable comic films; ;lie latter were especially good, and wen 1 greeted with shrieks <;f" laughter. A fair ivortion of the programme was occupied by Professor W\ E. Scott, who is decidedly something more than a mere stop-gap. He has an original and humorous style, and ,-mou worked himself into the good graces

oi those present. lie is an adept at both vontrikJqn'.sm and conjuring, Ilia sleight-of hand tricks leaving everyone in <1 state of bewilderment. Altogether his 'turns' went far to ni.iko the programme th© success t hat it wr.fi." Extendi t! M-iil Notice.—Mails for Nine i iosc at Auckland, per Countess of Raiifurly, at iG.'lii rf.m., on Thursday, 13th inst.

Monsignor Mackay, who lias been recuperating at Te Aroba for some weeks past, arrived back in Oamaru on Saturday much improved in health. The resignation of Lieutenant A. G. l.aurcnson, King's Rifles, is gazetted.

Messrs A. Avery, W. 11. Rose, and J. Williams have been reappointed the Government representatives on the Oamaru llarbor Boni'd.

Reserve 3488, block IX, AVaitaki survey (iistii-i (area, 269 acres 3 roods 15 perches: upset annual rental, £4O 10.°: terms ot lease, seven years) will be offered lor leahO nil August iuth next. The reserve is situated at 1 iic southern end of the Waii akahi Settlement, between the Middle and i'edcliff roads, aliout seven miles westward from Glenavy railway station, and coinprises open level land of light quality. About 90 acres of the northern portion of the reserve has been in crop (30 acres in outs, and 60 acres in turnips), and the remainder is all in grass. In a letter to a Now Plymouth firm a Boston produce merchant says lie does not think the United .States will be a competitor this year in Knglisli markets in butter, and very little in the way of cheese. J-Ie savs the increase in the production of margarine is very large, and may be an important factor in the regulation of prices. .Since January 1 the production in the Chicago district has ranged from 60,000 to 75,000 tubs of 601b each month, whereas for the corresponding period of last year there was little or none made.

On account, of the expense, the Timarii Harbor Board will not borrow the Lyttelton dredge, as contemplated. Bishop Grimes, who is at present on a pastoral visit to South Canterbury, was presented by Father Regnault, at Waimate, with a cheque for £52 towards the Cathedral debt fund. This sum was collected by the parishioners of the district. His Lordship nas held Confirmation services at Waimate, Morven, and Makikihi, the total number confirmed being 111. A deputation from the Fire Brigades' Association waited on Mr Carroll this morning and urged the passing of the Fire Brigades Bill of last session. The Minister said he would take an early opportunity of bringing the Bill before the House. The country, he should say, could not ignore the repeated efforts of the brigades to place themselves on a better financial basis.

Mr Foster F. Neil, a well-known sheepbreeder of Waikouaiti, went north by the iirst express on Saturday on his way to America. He is going to Alberto, Canada, at the invitation of the Canadian Sheepbreeders' Association, to see for himself the possibilities of Alberto as a stock-raising country. It is possible therefore that lie may on his return induce New Zealand breeders to emigrate to Canada and give the sheep-breeding industry a good start in that countrv.

For Children's Hacking Cough at night, Woods' Great Peppermint- Cure. Is 6d. HAMPDEN.—Mr Swindley, Surgeon Dentist, will pay his next professional visit to Hampden on THURSDAY, 13th July, at Mrs Horner's Hotel.

We're never too busy to help you; we're never too busy to show our customers how they can save money; buyers of dress goods will need to give a little attention here as we are showing how new dress pieces can be bought, not at the highest price a merchant can extort from his patrons, but at prices that hover just about the cost line. An exceptionally good cloth in brown cheviot, good weight and makes an ideal coat and skirt costume; make a special trip to see it; only yard, worth 2s 3d. Dark cardinal heavy cheviot serge at 10£ d yard, worth Is lid. Darkblue mixture heavy union dress cheviot, makes a Russian blouse and skirt of choice appearance, and will give great wear, ouly yard. The "Durable" navy or black all-wool serge, 44 inch, is a good dye, and reliable in wear, special price Is 3d. A tweed we can recommend to you for a good wearing, useful costume is a navy blue •knicker tweed, special price Is 6d, worth 2s 6d. You would pay twice as much in many places as we ask for our dark brown knicker tweed with white stripe, our price Is 3d. Going very freely, choice nut brown costume, tweed, with feint stripe, special price Is 3d, worth 2s 9d. Navy blue Donegal tweed with white spot, special price Is 3d, worth 2s 6d. Marvellous value in Dresses at PENROSE'S Cash Stores.

The dinner bell has no charms for the dyspeptic. Hungry enough, but the after pangs prevent a full meal being taken. Some sufferers are positively afraid to eat. Take 10 drops of Noxol in half a cup of hot water after meals, and dyspepsia and constipation will vanish. Hundreds have proved it.—2s, at chemists and stores. Mackintosh's Delicious English Toffee. The best Swsetmeat for Children.