TOWN & COUNTRY.

Timaru Herald, Volume XLVIII, Issue 4531, 4 May 1889, Page 2

TOWN & COUNTRY.

We learn that it is the intention of the Timaru Naval Artillery to hold their annual ball on the Queen's Birthday, the 24th instant. The annual meeting ot shareholders of tho South Canterbury Building Society will be held al the company's ollk'O on Friday, May 10th at 8 p.m. Un dif thnl pummonses havo been taken out against several well-to-do residents for using dynamite m the hirbour. The hang was too loud to be kept quiet. To-morrow evening at the Baptist Church the Rev. C. C. Broun will take ac his subject " A strange choice, Bun-abas, a robber anil a murderer, preferred to Jesue the Saviour and King." At a meeting of the S.C. Cycling Club held last evening at tho Ship Hotel, Captain Has^ell m the chair, Messrs Austin, Cornish, and Harrison were elected riding members of the club. What sonic peoplo have written down m the Press as very objectionable is proposed to be dono by the Woimnto Hospital Board. They have decided to Fummon ex-patients who have not paid their maintenance money. In another column will be found full particulars of the train urrangementß and fares t he weights, und dale- of acceptances for tho races at Aehburton next week. As acceptances nra duo almost immediately, owncra and others would do well tv carefully read tho various announcements. In the Shaw Savill and Albion Company's R.M.S.S lonic which left Ljltellon for London on Thursday wore tho following passengers from this district: — Mr Edwurd Elworthy, Mr d-oorga Hartley, Mr James Hae, Mr 11. P. McClclind, Mr Archibald McNiven, Mr "Richard ICuowlc.*, Mr B. H. Knowlef, Mr John Juckeon, and Mr Joshua Jackson. The annual ball m connection with tho Temuka Football Club was held m tho Volunteer Hall on Thursday evening, and was numerously attended. About 11 p.m. Mr A. M. Clark, tho President, presented the trophies to Messrs E. Carr and Q. Vclvin, for the best forward and the best back play, respectively. An excellent supper, and first class music were provided, and the general arrangements reflected great credit on tho managing committee, and especially on the secretary, Mr J. W. Velvin. Dancing was kept up with great spirit until ■! a.m. 'I he annual meeting of the Pleasant Point Library and Instituto was largely attended. Mr "McAllister, president for tho paat year, presided, and submitted a report which showed that during tho paat year 1728 volutnos had been issued, that tho number of mcmbiira had increased to] GO, and that the financial position w as bettor by about £i than when tho commit leo took oflice. This was the (Irst year when they bud been thrown on their own resources as no Government subsidy was now available, but tho management entered heartily into a couple of ontcrtaiuments which greatly Bupplomcnted the ordinary incomo. Grateful roferenco "was made to Dr Ilayos for an unsolicited donation, and lo Messrs Howell, Twomey, and others for a regular supply of periodicals, papers, &k. A hourly vote of thank* wiss pnsacd to the lal.o committee for their very successful efforts, tiul tho following wore elected as their BUccossoi's m ollico : — Messrs McAllister, K. Acton, Smith, T. a. Williamson, F. Dossct, Lund, and Bey. T. J. Smyth. Mr McAlaster was rc-cleclod chairman, and a prosperous year for this most pcipulur institution seems to bo assured. Thoaunual ineelingof parishioners was hold m tho FioHsunl Point Church on Wednesday evening, tho Rev. T. Jnspcr Smyth m tho chair. Thcro waa n very small attendance Tho rev. incumbent read his report, which stated that during tho year there had been l;i baptismii, 2 funerals, and no marriagCß ; that the services at tho "Wushdyko had been abandoned ; that tho best thanks wcro duo to those who had insisted at the recont successful ealo of work, lo tho organist, and to tho parishioners generally for a harmonious year's oxporienccs. From the churchwarden's report it appeared that, with tho proceeds of a concert, thoro had been sufficient funds to meet current oxponscs for the pnst year and leave a small balance, which, with the proceeds of the bazaar, provided v credit balance of JHGS 10s 3d to moot the wear and tear of tho ensuing two years, thero boing an undorslnnding that theso special efforts should bo biennial. It also appoared that tho act'inl subscriptions raised towards the stipend fund throughout Ibo parish (excluding Albvry) amounted to no lnoro than £11. Tho roport aud biiluuco elicel wuro passed, and a cordial voto of thanks rocordod to Miss Hnlslead, tho organiid, the Sunday school touchers, und all thojo who asßislod m the bazaar. Tho Boy. T. J. Smyth nominated Colonel Hichbnum as bis warden, uud Mr William Bccdcll wn; unanimously chosen as paribhionerb' warden. Tho following wuro elected to sorvu ua vestrymen for tho year :-- Monero Howoll, Actun, Halstoad, Koralako, J. Mclvi;. re, Apdrevr, Mcc, and "fjju'grure,

Twenty-two Btudents attended the Technical classes on Thursday, seven of whom joined the class for arithmetic, sevon that for book-keeping, and eight the shorthand class. A meeting of the council was held after th c clasecs were dismissed, and it was resolved that steps be taken to have lectures on horticulture, geometrical drawing, and chemistry delivered during the Eeasion, m addition to the promised lecture by Mr Halkctt Duwbod. Hie Honour Mr Justice Dcnniston eat a short timo m court yesterday, and heard some evidence m relation to a dispute about tho last will and testament of tho late Thomas Wadeworth, formerly of Orari. Mr Joynt and Mr Gresson represented tho lilignnls. Points of law were reserved for argument m . Chrislehurcli. Tho evidence of ono witness i taken by commission m Napier was taken as read. His Honour, and Hr Bloxam.. registrar, left by tho express for Christchurch m the aftornoon. The former proceeds immediately to attend a sitting of the court of appoal at Wellington. Afterwards — it is expected the sitting will bo closed by that time — His Honour returns to Timaru to hoar the caso between J. Silcock and the Geraldine County Council, which is now set down for the 20th inst. D. Mc9uinnc?s begs to inform tho public that he has sold out his interest m the Club Hotel, but etill carries on tho business of tho Railway Refreshment Itooms. First-class luncheons supplied daily from 12 noon till 3 p.m. Price, one shilling. Em-ly breakfusls m time for first trains, Is Od each. — [A]>VT.] Tho verdict of all who havo used the. "Jumbo" brand Baking Powder, is that it makes light, nutritous and digestive bread, cakes, pastry, etc. As the ingredients are of the finest qualities, and no injurious elements are used m the preparation, bread, etc , made with this ponder will keep fresh and motet longer than with any other powder. Ask for Anderson's "Jumbo" brand Baking Powder.— lAbvi.] SYNOPSIS OF NEW ADVERTISEMENTS. Kernohan, McCahou aud Co — Have clearing sale now on. Temuka Wosloyan Gift Auction— On 10th and 11th iust ; opening services to-morrow. The Corn Exchange — Largo sale of grain this day. M. P.K.I!. — Result of annual electioa. Turnhnll and Son- Sell .sundries this day. N.Z. Railways — Fares for Ashbnrton races. T. Bullock — Sells horses at Ashburton on lHh inst. W. Howeus — Is selling mutton very cheap. Mundell mid Co — Have sheep for private sale. Ashbnrton Races — Acceptances due on (itb. inst ; sco woi^hts elsewhere. Theatre Royal — " Les Cloches do Corucvillo" on Sth and 9th inst. W. Zicsler — Has bouse to let. Messrs Guinness and Jonas— Sell horses at Wnshdyke on 7th inst. Gracie, Macleau and Co — Hold clearing sale on loth inst. .T. E. Bwkinsham— Wants two earpentpiv. T. and J. Thomson— Change of business T.H.S. Hoard— Call for traders for coal. 5. C.8.1. Company — Hold annual meeting on 10th inst. Adams and Co— Qnotn line of cheap (foods. Moss Jonas — Sells stock at Point on (ith inst. Baptist Church — Particulars of services toGeo. Pearson — Change of business notice. In Bankruptcy — Re Alexander Maxwell, saddler.