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Timaru Herald, Volume XLI, Issue 3288, 11 April 1885, Page 2

Quart.—[Advt.] M. DH HAEVEN.—Wo understand that M. do Harven is expected to arrive m 'I'irnaru m the course of a few days. This will probably be his final visit to the district. The Stabbing Case.—On making enquiries last night we were informed Mrs Lucas was still progressing favorably, and may now be considered out of danger. Football.—Football players are reminded that the opening match of the season will bo played m Mr Woollcombe's paddock to-day. The ball will be kicked off at three o'clock sharp. Chobch Pabade.—A Battery order published m another column notifies that the 0 Battery will parade next Sunday at 10.15 a.m. for the purpose of attending Divine service. Members will attend m review ordor with side arms only. Royal Floubing Mills.—A meeting of the shareholders of the Royal Flouring Mills Company will be hold at the Foresters' Hall at eleven o'clock this morning, to confirm certain resolutions passed at the adjourned ordinary meeting on the 14th ult. Timaeu Mechanics* Institute.—At a Committee meeting held on Thursday night it was decided to open the Library for the issue of books between the hours of 5 and 6 p.m. daily. This will prove a great benefit to subscribers, especially as winter is coming on. Earthquake.—Several persons have informed us that they felt a slight but unniistakeable shock of earthquake between four and five o'clock yesterday morning, the direction being, as nearly as they could guage, from west to east. We notice a shock was also felt at Westport. Timabtj Agbicultubal and Pastoral Association.—A meeting of the Timaru Agricultural and Pastoral Association will be held at Messrs Maclean and Stewart's Buildings at eleven o'clock this morning, when the Sub-committee appointed at la9t meeting will submit their report on the financial position of the Association. Other maiters of great interest to the Association will also be dealt with. EXCUBSION TO TIMABU AND R.ACECOOBSH. —Arrangements have been made by the South Canterbury Jockey Club with the railway authorities for a special excursion train to' leave Christchurch on Thursday nuxt (the Cup day) at 8.45 a.m. for the race course and Timaru at return fares of 8a 6d and 6s, including admission to the course, pusaengors having the option of proceeding to Timaru. Judging by the previous excursion trains to this district, we think those members of the Jockey Club who havo guaranteed the train have no cause to fear a call, aud with fine weather the meeting promises to be one of the most successful ever held on the course. Full particulars of tho train arrangements for the S.O.J.C. meeting appear m another column. Tkmuka and Okbaldine Agricultural and Pastobal Association's Bam and Ewe Fair.—This fail', which came off on tho Association's grounds on Thursdny last, must, as regards the number and quality of sheep entered, be pronounced a success. There were upwards of 40 rains of all sorts, and between 700 and 800 crossbred ewes. The attendance of the public was limited, apparently only those who were bona fide buyers and sellers being present. All the ewes found buyers under the hammer at satisfactory prices. Not many rams were disposed of by auction, but a great many changed hanrls privately. Oue Defences —Major Cautley arrived from the South by Bpecial train shortly after 12 o'clock yesterday, and was met by Mr John Goodall, M.1.C.E., His Worship the Mayor, Captain Woollcombe, R.N., Captain Humorsley, of the C Battery, and Mr James Bruce. Subsequently accompanied by the four lastnamod gentlemen he visited Patiti Point and Peeress Town, with a view of forming an opinion as to the best measures to be taken for the defence of the port and town. He was supplied with plans and all other information possible, but from what we could gather it may be expected his report will hardly coincide with the views of the people of the town m regard to placing heavy guns on Patiti Point and above Dashing Rocks Major Cautley seemed to be more m favor of a battery inside the Breakwater. He left for Christchurch by tho Express train at 3.17 p.m. after visiting the Artillery drill-shed and inspecting the munitions of war contained therein. It may be mentioned that Captain Homersley explained to Major Cautley the reasons which had been put forward by the Artillery for asking permission to use the site immediately m front of Peeress Town as a site for a battery, instead of the point on which, the big gun now stands, and requested him to bring his influences to bear on the Government m the matter. The Situation m Egypt and Afghanistan.—The following extracts from a letter received by the last San Francisco mail containing the opinions of a high authority at Home, and which have been kindly handed to us, will bo read with interest at the present moment, especially those m reference to the likelihood of the use of New Zealand troops being eventually required:—" We are much taken up with public matters, especially this terrible war. It is most disastrous. People think our loss m officers is large m proportion to the soldiers. No one seems to know the end of it. The country is being drained of mon and officers. The offer of our colonies to help haa created great satisfaction. Would New Zealand be likely to follow the example? Lord Rosslyn called to see me yesterday. He told me that Lord Dufferin is not satisfied with the state of affairs m India, as the Russians are getting too near our border. Ho telegraphed to Government for 20,000 men to be sent out. The reply was, it was impossible. Ho then telegraphed again that unless 10,000 were sent out he should resign. Lord Rosslyn has gone to London to-day to attend a large meeting of Peers at Lord Salisbury's, to consider as to a vote of censure, and what is to be done, as nothing can be more disastrous than the state of affairs generally, and there does not appear to be any one to come to the post to rescue the countryno one like Lord Beaconsfield! We may lose India if we do not look out, and the anxiety for our army m Egypt is very groat. Lord Rosslyn, who came from London a week ago, said tho general depression there was so great that he could not really stay there any ""longer; he thinks it altogether a bad look out.«

Thig is what Gladstone has brought the country to. It was said long ago that he would ruin the country, which he ia doing as fast as he can. If really wanted would your soldiers bo of use T It may come to every help being required." Scott's Emulsion op Pubh Cod Litbb Oil akd Hypophosphi es is recommended j by the medical profession m the varioui countriea of the world for its remarkable curative, healing and strengthening properties. It possesses the combined virtues of those two popular remedies m their fullest extent. For children Buffering from any wasting disease, and for all throat and lung troubles it is unequalled by any other remedy. It is also almost as palatable as milk.— (Advt.) 2 SYNOPSIS OF NEW ADVERTISEMENTS. Maclean and Stoirart— Will dispose of draught, harness and hack horses, &0., on 18th. Miles and Co.— Sell live and dead stock on 10th. R. Tumbull and Son— Hold a salo of produco, 4c, to-day. W. Collins and Co. -Will sell produce and sundries to-day. Tiniaru Sea Bathing Company— Netlce re meeting on Monday. T. and J. Thompson — Announce arrival of new goods. Commissioner of Crown lands — Advertises sale of leaso of land at Arowhenua. S.C.J.C. Races— Notice of railway arrangements. N.Z.L. and M.A. Company— Hold a sale ol skins and wool on April 15th, and of horses on April 18th. Jonas and Bovrn— Sale of live and dead farm sUok. Mackenzie County Council- Invite tenders for lease of Pukakl licensed premises. C Battery Artillery— Hold Church parade tomorrow. Bower and Ferguson— Businew notice.