NEWS OF THE DAY

South Canterbury Times, Issue 5022, 1 June 1889, Page 2

NEWS OF THE DAY

The vital statistics for Timaru for the month of May, ended yesterday, show the births to be 34, the marriages 6, and the deaths 11.

At the Baptist Church, to-morrow evening, the Rev. 0. 0. Brown will take as his subject, “The gracious invitation, loving advice, and welcome promise of the Lord Jesus Christ to all who labour and are heavy laden.” On account of the funeral of the late Mr Morgan taking place to-morrow afternoon, the Glen-iti service in connection with the Methodist Church is to be held at 6.30 p.m., not in the afternoon. Farmers will find our telegraphic abstract of Mr Kaye’s address at the quarterly meeting of the Canterbury Chamber of Commerce yesterday very interesting indeed. Mr Kaye refers specially to the rabbit pest and to the wheat market. The Timaru Football Club announce in this evening’s issue that their notices will in future be posted up at Mr Shappere’s, tobacconist.

A garrison order published in another column notifies that a church parade will be held to-morrow morning. The different corps will muster at the drill shed at 10,15 a.m,, in review order with side arms only. Wo are requested to say that Colonel Bailey particularly requests a full and punctual attendance.

On Thursday afternoon a gift auction of fancy goods, farm produce, etc., was held in the Oddfellows’ Hall, Geraldine, in aid of the hall funds of Victoria Lodge, No. 19.1.0.0. F. Mr W. S. Maslin auctioned tho goods, which realised a considerable sum. In the evening a dance took place in the hall, which was well patronised. Mr Figoni, of Timaru, supplied the music, Mr W. M. Patrick acted as M. 0., and Messrs J. Williams and Son were the caterers. Dancing was kept up with much spirit till near daylight yesterday morning. Mr W. J. Wood, who for many years has been employed as collector for the Timaru Borough Council, was yesterday evening presented with a silver cream jug and sugar basin in morrocco case in token of the esteem and goodwill borne him by his fellowemployees. The presentation was made by His Worship the Mayor (Mr D. M. Boss), who after referring to Mr Wood’s very many admirable qualities and abilities, expressed on behalf of the Timaru Borough Council regret that retrenchment should have rendered it necessary to lose tho services of so capable and . popular an officer. Tho Town Clerk endorsed all-His Worship had said, and expressed tho regret of his follow servants, and their very sincere his future prosperity. Mr Wood suitably thUpked the donors for their very beautiful present,'&nd referred gratefully to the kindness and consjderation which had been accorded him from 'ilja^appomtmeut to the present time by both eul*

ployers and fellow-employee o , and he assured those present that he would never forget, but would ever look back on that period of his life with p’easurable satisfaction. The Payne Family were last night again favoured with a crowded house, which shows bow much they are in favour with the public, and their performance most deservedly met with the greatest approbation, as from the beginning to the end of the concert the audience received nothing but pleasure. During the course of the evening the audience were so pleased with the various items that they tried to bring the performers on again, but they only responded occasionally. Where all was so well done it would be almost invidious to mention any particular number, but if any preference can be given we think that the song by Miss Lizzie Payne “ The old folks at home,” Amy Sherwin’s favourite, was one of the best. The singing of the “ Bel's ” by the full company showed their perfect tiaining. When Mr Payne announced the change in the last item of the programme ho thanked the audience for the liberal support the company had received here, and stated that they were going North, but in a few months they would return to Timaru, when they hoped to receive as favourable a reception as they had now done. The verdict of all who have used the •‘Jumbo" brand Baking Powder, is that it makes light, nutritious, and digestive bread, cakes, pastry, etc. As the ingredients are of the finest qualities, and no injurious elements used in the preparation, bread, etc., made with this [powder will keep fresh and moist longer than any other powder. Ask for Anderson’s “ Jumbo ” brand Baking Powder. —[Advt.] Certainly the best medicine known is Sander and Sons’ Eucalypti Extract, Tost its eminently powerful effects in coughs, colds, influenza ; the relief is instantaneous. In serious cases, and accidents of all kinds, be they wounds, burns, scoldings, bruises, sprains, it is the safest swelling —no inflammation. Like surprising effects produced in croup, diphtheria, bronchitis, inflammation of the lungs, swellings, etc.; diarrhoea, dysentery,'diseases of the kidneys, and urinary organs. In use at hospitals and medical clinics all over the globe ; patronised by His Majesty the King of Italy ; crowned with medal and diploma at International Exhibition, Amsterdam. Trust in this approved article and reject all others. [Advt.]