The Oamaru Mail. THURSDAY, JULY 13, 1905.

Oamaru Mail, Volume XXXI, Issue 8833, 13 July 1905, Page 2

The Oamaru Mail. THURSDAY, JULY 13, 1905.

Mr J. G. -YLttchinson. representing the Oiiristchurch Meat Company, is at present engaged in visiting the various parts of the North Otago district for the purpose of enlightening farmers as to the future intentions of his company, and giving some of the reasons for the amalgamation of the company with the New Zealand Refrigerating Company. At the same time he lias endeavored to disabuse the minds of the fanning community in regard to a. rumor which had gained currency to the effect that the Christ church Meat Company intended to close the Oamaru works. The directors, Mr Mitchinson assures us, have no intention of closing the works here permanently ; on tho contrary, they have hopes that North Otago will prove as successful in the growing and exportation oi fat stock as South Canterbury has been. The local works are at present- being conducted by the New Zealand Refrigerating Company (in liquidation) to fulfil the contracts and engagements taken over by the Christchnrch -Meat Company when the businesses amalgamated. When the works are closed down for the season the en-gineer-in-chief of the company will be sent to Oamaru to survey and report on them, and to suggest such necessary temporary improvements as may be undertaken ne.it season, when the works will be carried on by the Christchurch Meat Company in the same manner as in other centres, and with the same prices as given in Canterbury. The development- of trade depcncls entirely upon the farmers of the district, and it is to be hoped that they will grow feed and fatten stock here instead of the sheep and lambs being sent to Canterbury to fatten. Mr Mitchinson is of opinion that 250,000 carcases of sheep and lambs should be put through the works for the coming season. With the influence that the Christchurch Meat Company have with the shipping companies they hope to be able to arrange for the shipment of the whole of the North Otago frozen meatfrom the Oamaru harbor in the lighter draught ocean boats trading to the West Coast of Great Britain. Far from it being the intention of the company to shut up the local works, added Mr Mitchinson, should the farmers respond in a satisfactory manner, their idea is to put in more modern plant to enable freezing to be carried out at a cheaper rate than done at the present time. In regard to the scheme of the company for extending the scope of the Otago frozen meat trade. Mr Mitchinson said there would be effected a saving in railage paid by the company to take stock from Otago to Canterbury to be frozen and shipped, and there would also be a large saving effected from the reduced number of paid buyers and the competition of the sellers of Otago meat against those selling Canterbury meat in London. Tho advantage to growers will be very considerable, ancl it will enable the company to pay higher prices for stock than had ever been paid in the jjast. It is gratifying to know that something is being done to bring Oamaru into the whirl of business which is apparent in other parts of the colony less favorably endowed, and the farmers have shown their appreciation of this fact- by the ready manner in which they have subscribed t-o the new capital of the company by taking up shares.

The attendance at the fourth lecture of the men's first aid classes, held under the auspices of the St. John Ambulance Association was very fair, Dr Whit-ton giving a most interesting and instructive lecture. Ihe subjects dealt with were respiration, digestion, and exertion, the doctor explaining the action of the various organs involved in these processes and their special application in first aid work. Prior to the lecture some practical, work with the triangular bandage was done by the members. The monthly meeting of ths Enfield Temperance Society was held on Friday evening. There was a good attendance of the members and the general public, a-cheer-ing feature being the large number of young people of both sexes. The chair was occupied by the Rev. J. Standring, who, in his opening remarks, called attention to the recent successful meeting of the New Zealand Alliance, and various matters of importance to the No-license movement dealt with by that body. The Meeting was also addressed by the Rev. L. Hudson, who drew a comparison between Queensland and New Zealand on the license question very much in favor of our colony. The speaker also mentioned Sir Frederick Treves' recent opinion on. the use of alcohol, and other matters which proved interesting to- the audience. A varied programme, consisting of songs, instrumental music, and recitations, was contributed by the following :—Misses Gokling, Freeman, Battersby, E. Campbell, M. Cox, 0. Dennis, and L. Wallace, and Messrs Rainforth, W. Common, and MasteT L. Wallace.

The annual social of the Star of Oamani Lodge, No. 13, I'.A.F.S.A., was held in St. Andrew's Hail last riiht, and, despite the unfavorable weath'-r, 1 here was a large gathering of the members and their friends. P.M. Bro. Jones, in opening the proceedings, on behalf of the Lodge gave them all a hearty welcome, and rofeiT-ed to the progress of the Lodge since its institution. The first part took the form of a progressive euchre match, the winning lady being Miss Odey, who was presented with a handsome silver and oak biscuit harrel. The winning gentleman, Mr Taylor, being presented with a good, stout shillelagh, but everything passed off so pleasantly that there was no occasion to use it to keep obstreperous ones in order. The floor being cleared: for dancing, the younger ones kept merrily going, while the more sedate contented themselves with a quiet game of crib, euchre, or draughts. Songs weTe sung by several of the company, and a few selections on the graphophone, which were much appreciated, the machine being a good one, and manipulated by Bro. Gibson. Mr Home supplied the music, while the catering was in the hands of Messrs Hepburn. Bros. The gathering broke up between two and three o'clock a.m., a good many feeling sorry that time should pass so quickly. An item which may interest farmers in view of the proposed formation of a Farmers' Saleyards Company is that Mr Piper, the secretary, has shown us a telegram from the secretary of the Studholme Junction Company, which states that the entries of sheep in those yards last year totalled approximately 250,000. These are good, round figures, and show plainly what has been accomplished there since the Studholme and Waimate farmers took the business into their hands. Mr Piper further has a letter from a friend saying that the revenue in most of the South Canterbury yards is derived from yard fees. In one instance there had been a certain sum paid annually by each auctioneer for the privilege of selling, and it is stated that the system has now been altered as above, with the result that the company will nearly double its revenue. We are assured that most of the yards, including those ot Studholme, Pleasant Point, Temuka, Geraldine, and Washdyke, St. Andrews, and Wailiao Forks are conducted ■ upon much the same lines, and are farrrters' yards. - The steamer Storm is due here on th 9 19th from Dunedin to load for Napier and Gigborne.

The steamer Wanaka is due to-morrow to land about 30 tons of sugar. She leaves at night for Timaru with 1000 tons of produce -for Auckland.

The iteamer Poherua will arrive here tomorrow from Dunedin to load for Timaru. For Children's Hacking Gough at night, Woods' Great Peppermint Care. Is 6d.

At the annual meeting of the North Otago Jockey Club, which is to be held next week, a very satisfactory state of affairs will be revealed. For instance, the receipts total for the year £2704 8s lOd, as against £2037 17s 7d, for the previous 12 months. The expenditure was £<2113 7s 2d, compared with £1678 5s 7d. During the past voor, however, about £l5O has been spent on permanent improvements, implements, and top dressing. 1 lie stakes mid awav total £1375, as against- £IO9O. Tiie credit- balance totals £589 Is Bd. Lastyear's was £359 12s. Altogether tho management of the Club are to bo congratulated on the flourishing condition of the concern, and it must be remarked that there are absolutely no outstanding habilities. The Club lias a perfectly clean balance-sheet. „ , , , ,i We b-ive been notified that tho directors of the Christchurch -Meat Company have authorised the payment of an interim dividend of 4 per cent., being at the rate ol 8 per cent, per annum. The directors have decided to aive the present shareholders of the Company an opportunity of subscribing to the increase at- par. These shares are of the value of £4 each, of which the directors have decided to accept application and allotment at £2 per share, leaving £2 uncalled. The Hon. J. G. Wool ley, the great American temperance orator, will address mect-iii'-s in Oamaru on Sunday, Monday, and Tuesday evenings next, in the Wear street Jlull. * Mr Woollcy is one of the best known and most popular men in America, ;mh! the town is to be congratulated on securing' such a lengthened visit from -him. The Ohio Messenger, writing lately of Mr Woolley, savs: man ever lived that was better beloved by the best people of America." We have no doubt but- that his Oamaru mission will be a great success. Mr and Mrs John Reid and Miss Rem, who have c-ome to England for a little chansre from their regular country life in the colony, experienced a very pleasant homeward voyage in the Orient steamer Ortona (says the Otago Daily Times' London correspondent). They landed at Naples and made a Continental tour. At Rome they stayed at the pension of their friend, Miss Carsjill, formerly of Dunediu, which is delightfully situated near the railway station) and which is a favorite Tesort for New ZealandcTS. Mr and Mrs Reid had a very interesting time in Rome, accompanied by good weather. Florence was next visited, and then Venice, which they found most interesting. Afterwards they went on to Milan, Lucerne, and Paris, but- unluckily it rained so constantly during their stay that they say very little of those places, which, however, they had visited previously several times. Mt and Mrs P.oid aro'in London for the present ; July and part of August will be spent in Scotland ; then they return to London to make preparations for their homeward journey to Now Zealand eaTly ill September. They intend to travel by the Canadian-Pacific railway, Vancouver, etc, etc.—l hear that Mis Rutherford and Miss Margaret Rutherford (Oamaru), who are now on their way oat from England by tho s.s. Rimutaka, intended to "leave that steamer at Hobart, then to spend a few months at Cecil.ng (Victoria), and to join a steamer subso juently at Hobart for Wellington; so that in all probability they will not- Teach their New Zealand home before the end of the vear.

While Mr IT. Pheloung was engaged in turning over the back of Mr 11. Steenson's section in Ure street yesterday afternoon, the plough brought to light what is supposed by most people who have seen it to bn one of the leg bones of the moa bird. The plough cut clean through tho bone, which was in an exceedingly brittle state. We understand that the find is to be submitted to experts, with a view to its identification and, if possible, identification as a lr.oa bone.

At tlio Bumskie markets yestoTday M-cssrs Dalgety and Co. 601 d.. on account of Mt J. Lefevrc (Hampden), 16 bullocks at £1 12s 6d : for Mr Or. Bolting (Oamaru), 1 bullock at £9 12s 6d, and one cow at £6 17s 6d. The same Company also sold for Mr J. Mackenzie (Enfield). 60 lialfbred wethers at 22s to 21s.

Rheumatism is one of the most painful diseases. Many are bent and physically disabled by the tOTture and suffering inflicted by this dreadful scourge. The disease may settle in the large muscles oi the l«.ck, neck, or thigh; in the joints of the arms or legs; or the pain? tnay dart from one muscle to another. The pains may be constant or occasional, but all are produced by the some cause—excess of uric acid in the blood. RTIEUMO is the best-, the only cure for rheumatic pains. It neutralises and drives out the poisonous acid, relieves the pain, removes the swelling, and effects a speedy and permanent cure. A trial will satisfy you of its merits. Sold by all chemists and stores at- 2s 6d and Is 6d a bottle. I hereby certify that if sufferers from Constipation," Indigestion, Liver, and Stomach complaints will'tako my prescription 89878, known as Noxol. according to the directions on the bottle, it will cure them.—Signed, J. Crossland, M.D. Sold everywhere by all patent medicine vendors at 2s per bottle . What turned the microbe out of homo and drove him far o'er earth to roam, Of all his race the last! What harries him from day to day, And "drives those colds and coughs away. He manufactures fast ? Ancestral spirits cry "en masse,'' Woods' Great Peppermint Cure, alas. Great preparations are in band for the annual winter sale, which commences on Friday next at Penrose's Drapery Establislunent. It may lie news to the public to be told that it takes over a month to make everything ready for a renewal sale, in which every item of stock has to be dealt with in view of making it attractive by some price concession to the public. For a modern drapery sale it is not sufficient, to make reductions in prices to attract buyers at sale time; tho draper is required to put his hand down deep in his pocket-, to go out into the markets of the colony and make new purchases for sale period. The demand is strong and imperative for new goods even at sale time. It- is acknowledged at Penrose's, and every effort is made to meet the wishes of buyers in this respect. Our purchases for the last month exceed in money value the purchases of any previous month of the season. We have gathered in from north and south, and even as far as Sydney, thousands of pounds'" worth of valuable drapery and clothing, which will stand side by side with our regular stock in claiming your attention to their bargain character. This winter sale is planned to meet every drapery "want you have; you've no want we cannot respond to with a welcome ablaze with enthusiasm of sale values. These concessions begin on July 14th, at PENROSE'S Drapery Establishment. Dr Crossland says every man and woman whose liver and stomach are out of order must take this special prescription, 89878, known as Noxol, if they wish to know what good health is. This remedy Noxol is a sure thing for Constipation, Indigestion, Liver, and, Stomach Complaints.—2s at Chemists and Stores. Get a bottle to-day.