NEWS OF THE DAY.

South Canterbury Times, Issue 2949, 22 November 1900, Page 2

NEWS OF THE DAY.

A meeting will be held this evening to discuss the great bands contest which is to be held at Christchurch at Christmas time. The Mayor hopes to see a large attendance. The fixing of the weigh-bridge for quarry material at the contractors’ engine-shed is nearly completed, all the heavy parts being in piace. A small shed is to shelter the registering apparatus and the erection of this will finish the work. « Mr Geo. Butler, Pleasant Point, had an unfortunate experience on Saturday, losing a score of sheep by sorrel poisoning, the sheep being blown up with gas, in a similar way to that seen with fresh clover. He had 50 sheep affected, but succeeded in saving 30. As the sheep were worth about £1 each, his loss is a quite appreciable one.

After considerable delay, through non-ar-rival of timber, the builders are now making rapid progress with the new store for the National Mortgage and Agency Company. The framing of the outer walls is all erected, and the massive posts and girders for the inner supports of the roof are now going up.

Messrs J. Mill and Go’s, new store is very nearly ready for use. The greater part of the flooring is laid, and the whitewashing of the whole of the interior of walls and roof is about finished. The large window area—over 3000 square feet, we understand, and the whitened surfaces, make the whole store nearly as light as out of doors.

An Epidemic of Whooping Cough.—Last winter during an epidemic of whooping cough my children contracted the disease, having severe coughing spells. We had used Chamberlain’s Cough Remedy very successfully for croup, and naturally turned to it at that time, and found it relieved the cough and effected a complete cure.—John E.Clifford, Proprietor Norwood House, Norwood, N.Y. This remedy is for sale by Canterbury Farmers’ Co-operative Association (Ld.).

Lovers of good pictures and of an excellent gaiety and novelty company are reminded of the entertainment which takes place in the Theatre Royal this evening. When the company were here last they created a splendid impression, and they should be well patronised this evening. The programme to be provided is of a varied nature, and Is bound to be a source of great pleasure to all who attend. The Harbour Board, have extended to Wharf street the two-line railway sidinglaid down to accommodate the new stores, and one of the lines will be run across the breakwater to the main wharf with a curve. This is intended to facilitate the work of the Harbourmaster’s staff in shifting heavy mooring lines between the wharf and the new store, but probably the railway authorities will use the connection foxwork between the new stores and steamers.

The usual weekly meeting of the Crystal Timaru Lodge, 1.0.0. F., M.U., was held Foresters’ Hall last evening, Bro. A. Finch, L.D., presiding. There was a fair attendance of members and visitors. One person was initiated. Correspondence was received and dealt with. Bro. Kemsley was the recipient of a prize for the programme submitted and carrying out the same during last quarter. Harmony was indulged in, after which the Lodge was closed in the usual manner at 9.50.

The “ Pre’Ss ” says ;—A consignment of no less than five tons of mutton birds arrived at the railway station yesterday from Riverton, having come direct from the mutton bird islands. The, person to whom they were consigned was a young lady, who was at her wits’ end to know what to do with them. In despair she appealed to the railway officials, who promptly advised her to sell *t hem, and she decided to take the advice. These birds, which sell at about 9d per pair, are considered by some persons preferable to spring chicken. A special summons meeting of the Loyal Timaru Lodge, 1.0.0. F., M.U., was held in the lodge-room last evening. There was a, very large attendance of officers and members. Correspondence was read and received. A letter of 'introduction was handed in by a member from Dunedin. It was unanimously agreed to reduce the members’ subscriptions. It "was also agreed to celebrate the anniversary next Lodge night. The sick visitors’ report was received. The receipts for the evening were £67 12s lOd, and expenditure £l2 18s 4d. There being no further business the Lodge was closed by the N.G.., Bro. Oborn.

An Ancient Belief. —The ancients believed that rheumatism was the work of a demon within a man. Any one who lias had an attack of sciatic nr inflammatory rheumatism will agree that the infliction is demoniac enough to warrant, the belief. H lias never been claimed that Chamberlain s Pain Palm will cast out demons, but it will cure rheumatism, and hundreds bear testimony to 1 lit: fmth of this statement. _ Oim application relieves the pain, and this quick relief which it affords is alone worth many times its cost. For sale, by Canterbury Farmers’ Co-operative Association (Ld.).