NEWS OF THE DAY.

South Canterbury Times, Issue 3145, 20 July 1901, Page 2

NEWS OF THE DAY.

An ordinary meeting of the Timnru Harbour Board will be held on Friday next to consider correspondence re steam launch and transact other business. To show his interest in the Mackenzie Mounted Rifles in a practical form, Mr J. S. Rutherford, of Albury, has offered to equip the Albury Division, 24 men with saddle cloths, and has made a further offer to equip half the company if some other gentlemen will show their interest by equipping the remaining half.

The Mothers’ Favourite.—(Jhambcrnin’s Cough Remedy is the mother’s favourite. It is pleasant and safe for children to take, and always cures. It is intended specially for coughs, (.olds, croup, and whooping cough, and is the best medicinS made for these diseases. There is not the least danger in giving it to children for it contains no opium or other injurious drug, and may be given as confidently to a babe as to an adult. For sale by J. C- Oddie, chemist, Timaru.

A serious accident happened on a dredge at Greymouth a few days ago. A young lady, while looking at the machinery, got her clothes caught in the shaft, and was spun round several, times before the machine could be stopped. She was taken home in an unconscious condition.

A horse on trial by Mr Geancy, butcher, was being driven along Ciiuich street yesterday morning, when it started kicking, and on reaching the Empire Hotel corner got its leg over the shaft and fell. The horse was freed with some little trouble, and it was then found that a shaft had been broken. Quite a crowd collected after the accident.

The southerly buster at its height, With wind and rain and sleet, Is bound to give us every night, Wet clothes and cold, damp feet. Bad coughs and colds must then prevail, We’ll try to make them fewer, And take a dose of never fail— Some Woods’ Great Peppermint Cure.

The Port Guards had a very successful opening night for their Morris tube on Thursday, 36 members turning up to shoot. Sides were chosen by Captain Raymond and Colour-Sergeant Stephen. Mrs Raymond consenting to fire the first shot, registered a bull’s-eye. The result of the match, was a win for Captain Raymond by 8 points. Privates C. Cowles and Leggott were top scorers for the captain’s side with 51 points each, Corporal King, 32 points, being top for Colour-Sergeant Stephen’s team.

Thursday was, says our Fairlie correspondent, an inclement day Avith snow falling on the hills and a sleety rain on the levels. The Aveather rather interfered Avith the dairy meeting called for the afternoon, and with the divisional drills of the Mackenzie Mounted Rifles. The frosts have been severe lately, and in consequence roads especially the side tracks, have been in bad condition. There has been a little skating but the last fall of snow left the ice rough. The snow was fairly heavy at Burke’s Pass, as it fell most of the day. The sacred concert Avhich is being arranged by the Wesleyan Church choir promises to be a most enjoyable perfoimance. The date fixed was next Tuesday evening, but as the reception of Dr Thomas takes place that evening, it has been decided to give the concert the Aveek following, on the 30th inst. The programme will include the sacred cantata “Lauda Sion together with selections from the TAvelftli Mass (Mozart) and “The Creation” (Haydn). Several solos will be interspersed with the other items, and thus secure variety. The choir will be assisted with an efficient orchestra, and Mr J. W. Holdgate will be the conductor.

On Thursday last Mr Marchant, C.E., of Timaru, accompanied by the Mayor (Mr J. Manchester), and seven of the Borough Councillors, visited that part of the Waimate Creek called Keley’s Bush, with the view of consultation as to the sufficiency of the water supply to be desired for Waimate. It appeared to be a good time for such inspection as the water of the creek was at that time perhaps lower than known of for many The Council afterwards went into committee on the matter, and it was resolved that Mr Marchant be appointed to make a survey, and report on the cost of bringing a water supply from Waimate Creek.

The winter meeting of the Ashburton Coursing Club took place on Thursday at Lagmhor under most unfavourable circumstances. Continuous rain fell during the day, and only a few enthusiasts attended. The first course was considerably delayed owing to rain. The following are results ; —First round —Austral beat Gipsy, Frisky Lass beat Persimmon, Little "Shamrock beat Emperor, Lady’s Chain beat Mizpah, Faster Yet and Mafeking byes. Second round —Frisky Lass beat Austral, Little Shamrock beat Mafeking, Lady’s Chain beat Faster Yet. At this stage owing to rain it was decided to discontinue, the owners of Little Shamrock, Lady’s Chain and Frisky Lass agreeing to divide the stakes. Little Shamrock is owned by Mr McAuliffe, jun., of Timaru, and has been a most consistent performer this season.

Surgeon-Captain Thomas, of the Fourth and Fifth Contingents, who had to go on to Wellington by the troopship Tagus from Port Chalmers last week, is to arrive in Timaru by the 7 o'clock train from the north to-night. He will be met at the Timaru station by the officers and men of his old company, the Port Guards, who, associated with the men of the Timaru Fire Brigade (Dr Thomas is their honorary surgeon), will escort the doctor to his private residence. The Port Guards intend to turn out in full strength, and the Fire Brigade will decorate one of their engines and otherwise make a fine display. One of the bands will also be present. Altogether it is intended to give Dr Thomas a most enthusiastic and fitting reception. A well attended meeting was held in the schoolroom of St. Columba Church, Fairlie, on Thursday evening. The purpose of the meeting was the forming of a Temperance Society. The Rev. H. K. Lawrie, the convenor of the meeting, moved that the society be formed on the basis of the total abstinence pledge. After a short discussion in which several took part, the motion was carried, and more than forty persons signed the pledge. The following officers were elected: —President, Rev. H. K. Lawrie; vice-president, Mr C. J. Talbot; secretary, Miss Annie Morris ; committee, Mrs Hubbard, Miss Welsh, Messrs Milne, Henry Struthers, and Laishley. During the evening a capital programme of songs and recitations was gone through, and several short speeches were made on the subject of temperance. The next meeting is to be on 14th August, and the committee before then will have the rules governing the society drawn out and will submit them for the approval of the meeting.

A large crowd was attracted to the window of Mr C. W. Wood’s cycle establishment yesterday to view a very interesting working model of a gas engine shown there, and very complimentary remarks were made regarding the perfection and smoothness of its working. The engine stands about 14 inches high by 19 inches long, both measurements including a 14-inch fly-wheel. The fittings are perfectly and neatly made, the workmanship put into them being most painstaking and delicate. The cylinder has a two-inch bore, and allows a four-inch stroke for the piston-rod. The engine, though only driven up to 800 yesterday, is capable of 1000 revolutions per minute. The exhaust pipe and valves are faithfully reproduced, and do their work splendidly. It is most gratifying to be able to state that the production is the result entirely of Mr Wood’s and staff's work, every one of them doing certain parts, and conducting their own experiments to perfect their ideas. It is intended to have the engine working today, when it will be connected with and drive several bicycles. Mr Wood intends also to build another model, for attachment to a bicycle, and promises that at no very distant date a “ motor cycle ” will be seen on our streets.

A Chronic Cough quickly Cured.— Benjamin Gum Scores.—Mr Laurol Hoade, of Christchurch writes: “Benjamin Gum had a marvellous effect on my cough and cold which ' '"'utracted early last winter. I i us remedies, but got no relief. A lady friend advised me to try your Benjamin Gum, and a very few doses gave me relief, and it quickly cured me.” Benjamin Gum always acts like this; it is pleasant to take; children like it; suitable for old and young. Benjamin Gum, price Is 6d and 2s 6d from all chemists and grocers, or post free from Loasby’s Waboo Manufacturing Co., Dunedin ; wholesale from all merchants. Don’t forget that “Koolibah” (Loasby’s) cures all pains ; unequalled for unbroken chilblains ; relieves the irritation almost instantly. Price. 2s, everywhere.

The Timaru City Rifles held the second of the series of socials in. the Assembly Roms last evening, and as usual u very enjoyable evening was spent by those present, about 60 couples in ah. T~e hail was very nicely decorated with flags, etc., simplicity being more effective tuan profusion would have, been. itxse.lem music was provided by Messrs Langclo.vn and Hayheld, and Private Brown was - veir elhcient and oourteous M.C. The floor was. in capital order, and the social went with a capital swing thioughout. Several songs and “ extras ” were contributed, and these, with the supper supplied by Mr Budd, helped very much towards the evening’s enjoyment.

With regard to the Christchurch election, the “°Press ” says :-The surprise •£ the election is the low place occupied by Mr Turnbull, and it must be an unpleasant surprise to the Government, since it is understood that he was the candidate whom they wished to see elected. Jno doubt he got a good many Roman Catholic votes, and also the support of a considerable section of what is usually called “ the trade.” In all probability he also polled some of the Opposition votes, more particularly in business circles, where it was thought that his capabilities as a commercial man would be of value in the House. On the other hand, it. is pretty safe to assume that his attitude on the education question lost him some hundreds of votes.

A eribbage team composed mostly of members of the Timaru Social Club, in response to a challenge from the Gleniti and Glengummel Cribbage C.ub, journeyed to Glengummel on Thursday night to try conclusions. Mr Tasker captained the Timaru club, and Mr J. Robinson the Glengummel club. The result was that the Timaru men won by 37 games. After the match was over Mr Hole was voted to the chair, and after duly declaring the winners everybody sat down, to an excellent supper. The health of the two captains and that of the chairman was enthusiastically drunk and responded to. Messrs P. Reilly, Carter and Robinson contributed songs. Mr J. Dore gave a very good speech, after which cheers were exchanged, and the meeting dispersed. The General Post Office has received advice that the R.M.S. Sierra left San Francisco on 11th inst., at 11 a.m. The next steamer sailing to San Francisco from Auckland is the Sonoma, on 27th inst., instead of the Ventura, as previous';- announced. It is understood that it is tin, intention of Messrs J. D. Spreckles and Bros. Co. to lay up the sister ships Sonoma, Sierra, and Ventura, in turn, in order that some necessary work may be done. It may, therefore, happen that the present time-table will be considerably disturbed for two or three sailings—not with regard to the dates, but to the steamers taking the run. The Alameda and Mariposa, which will be used for substitute steamers when required, have only two classes of accommodation—first and steerage. When it is merely a matter of one of the sister ships taking the other’s sailing date, no great confusion can occur, as the accommodation on these vessels is uniform ; but, when either of the substitute steamers named is used in place of the sister ships, it will be understood that no second-class passengers can be booked.

The Wanganui “Herald” comments strongly on the refusal of the Government to allow a compassionate allowance to the widow of the late Native Land Court Judge Ward. It says : —“ That his death was accelerated by his return to duty in November of last year, after having retired on a well-earned pension, there cannot be the shadow of a doubt, as had he been left to enjoy the comforts of his home and the treatment of his attendant physician, there is every reason to believe that the deceased gentleman would have rallied and lived for some years. As it was, the strain on his constitution imposed by a return to duty at a time when utterly unfit proved fatal, and it was only on the imperative orders of his medical attendant that the late Judge Ward ceased occupying the bench in the Native Land Court on March 6th last.” Our contemporary continues:—“lf ever there was a, meaner or more unjust attempt to evade a moral responsibility on the part of a Government than this we have failed to hear of it, and we feel confident that the people of New Zealand will repudiate with scorn this attempt to cut down public expenditure, by refusing to grant the helpless widow of one of their oldest and most conscientious servants a compassionate allowance of at least a couple of years’ salary, less the amount of pension drawn by deceased before being compelled to resume duty at a time when it was imperative that he should be allowed rest and medical treatment.”

About fifty ratepayers of Waimate met on Thursday last in the Borough Council Chambers on the occasion of making a presentation to Dr Barclay in token of appreciation of his services as Mayor of Waimate for two years. Mr Wilson occupied the chair, and made an appropriate speech referring to Dr Barclay’s active and useful service while Mayor, his ever watchful care in proposing schemes for the good of the town, and the time spent and anxious endeavours made by him through the stirring times when departures and returns of volunteers for active service, receptions of the military representatives of Britain, etc., made such heavy demands on him. Mr Wilson then presented Dr Barclay with a beautifully illuminated address, expressive of the esteem of the ratepayers and of their good wishes for Dr Barclay and family. Councillors Nicol, Freeman, and Sinclair and an ex-Councillor also spoke in high terms of Dr Barclay and in endorsement of the terms of the address. Dr Barclay in responding, said that he felt highly pleased and gratified at the kind recognition by his fellow-townsmen of his efforts and services while Mayor of Waimate, and hoped that the town would improve and increase. He was much pleased to have as successor to the Mayoralty such an able and experienced man as Mr John Manchester. Dr Barclay mentioned that he had received a telegram from the Land Office informing him that the suggestion of purchase of nearly 500 acres of land near the town for small farm settlement would be considered by the Government. The address we may add was the work of Messrs Wilkie and Co., Dunedin, and was artistically executed.

A concert and dance in aid of the school funds were held in Springbrook School on Thursday night, and although the weather was wet and uninviting there was a very large attendance. The programme was an excellent one, and gave entire satisfaction from beginning to end. Songs were given by Misses Young, Anderson, Clarkson, Bennington (Mastertoh, North Island), Campbell, and Moyle, and by Messrs Moyle, Palliser, Black and Finlay. A duet by Misses Bennington and Clarkson, and a recitation by Mr Black, were received with much applause. Mr J. Finlay (in character) very successfully contributed the ever welcome quota of fun and amusement. Encores were the order of the evening, and were in every instance most good-naturedly responded to. (Mr Weir very ably accompanied the singers. Mr Arden was in the chair, and at the end of the programme thanked the singers for the way in which, notwithstanding the inclemency of the weather, they hud come forward, and made the concert such a marked success. As soon as the concert was over, and the room in order, dancing commenced, and it was kept going for several hours with great animation and enjoyment. Mr Emery (violin), assisted by Mr Moyle (piano) supplied the music for the dance. Mr Dick Ward acted as M.C. The committee heartily thank Mrs Spiers for the loan of the piano. WADE’S TEETHING POWDERS for babies are soothing, reduce fever and prevent blotches. Price, Is.

The •• Kaikouru Star" says that the r. coach driver, A. Crcsu. luul a great toggle to get througli irom Waiau on ouiurUay. So thick was ine snow on the \Vtalc’s Back that the body of the coach ploughed tiirough it in places. The l: j a., acre nua.it distressed where the s. was veiy uiick, hard balls of snow lorming on the feet, and then they travelled as though walking on sti is. When one of the bails broke off a horse would cry out in fear, as it became alarmed lest it should fall down. The snow was thicker on the''Whale’s Back on Saturday than it has been seen there for years past.

A prominent Chicago Woman Speaks. — Prof. Roxa Tyler, of Chicago, Vice-Presi-dent Illoiuois Womens’ Alliance, in speaking of Chamberlain’s Cough Remedy, says: “ I suffered with a severe cold this winter which threatened to run into pneumonia. I tried diifeient remedies, but I seemed to grow worse, and the medicine upset my stcmach. A friend advised me to try Chamberlain’s Cough Remedy, and I found it was pleasant to take and it relieved me at once. lam now entirely recovered, saved a doctor’s bill, time and suffering, and I will never be without this splendid medicine again.” For sale by J. C. Oddie, chemist, Timarn.-