TOWN & COUNTRY.

Timaru Herald, Volume L, Issue 4828, 26 April 1890, Page 2

TOWN & COUNTRY.

Mr G. E. Warbnrton notifies m our advertising columns that ho expects today fresh supplicß of Melouca, Vitality, and Rhoumatieon, so that perßonß who havo been enquiring for these spocinlitiea will now be ablo to obtain aamo.

The Timaru Naval Artillery announce their annual ball for tho 2Gth Muy m the Columbia rink. Arrangoincnta m connection therewith are complete, and from the splendid success which has always attended their assemblies iv former years, wo are sure that they will moet with the same this year.

At tho Resident Magistrate's Court, Qeraldine, yestarday, David Stewart was brought up bofore M,r R. H. Pearpoint, J.P., chargod with having on the 24th April, 1890, feloniously stolen from tho perjon of ono John Woodhead, of Tomuka, ono BOvoreign, one cheque for £2 signed "D. McGuinnoss," and £18 m single notes, the moneys of the said John Woodhead. Constable Willoughby asked for a remand, and prisoner was accordingly remanded till tho 30th instant.

Thore is at present on viow m the shop window of Mr Wnrburton "Tho Pharmacy," a working model of a horizontal stenm engine fitted with reversing gear, etc., mado by Mr John Thompson of this town. All tho parts arc of bruss, hand-finished from rough castings, and tho workmanship rellect3 greßt crodit on tho skill of Mr Thompson, who is m the employ of Dr Roid, and who has bcon engiged on the work since January laßfe, when it was liia intention to havo exhibited tho model nt tho exhibition, liad it been finished m titro. We believo it is Mr Thompson's intontion to go to Glasgow at a future date and follow up the studies of engineering, and judging by tho skill displayed m tho construction of tho model now on view, we havo no doubt he will givo a good account of himself.

From Messrs Cornish and Co'a gruin report, dated Sydney, April 12th, wo quote : — Duriog the past month wo have had a continuanoc of rainy woathor with heavy floods ia our country districts, whiop hn9 ratardod threshing operations, and proronted the carriage of produce towards the metropolis ; consequently feeding grains and breadstuffs show a firmer market, muoh moro bo than wo could iiavo looked for d month ago. In wheat wd would point out that tho total yield is oßtimatod at 6,460,000 bushels, aftor allowing 500,000 bushels estimated as damaged by rust, averaging 12.88 bashols per acre. Wo require of this quantity 650,000 bushels for seed, and 7,397,000 for food, which will lonro a deficiency to bo imported of 1,487,000 but; as wo aro of opinion that this quantity will require to bo augmented considerably qb tho Into rains rauet, m a great many instances. liavo ponctratod stacks, consequently, when Ihroshing takes place, a largo quantity will be found Boriously damaged. Wo anlicipato v good domnnd throughout tho year for oats, and wo would remind our New Zealand friends to keop tho markot well m hand, by not pouriDg m largo quantities nt any ono timo, but keep pace with the demand, io that if the supply falls off m ourmaizo shipments, tho domand for catß will increase fastor lhau under ordinary circumstances.

At tho Hesidenfc Mngiatratos Court] Waimato, on Thui'sday lnat, beforo H. A. Stratford, Esq., R.M., tho following business was disposed of : — Hioks v. Cowio, claim £14. 15s was adJDiirnod to May Bth to allow of plaintiff's ovidenco being tnkon m Dunedin. Judgmont by dofuult was given m tbo oaoes Taylor v. Kobinson, £0 5s 9d, and Oliasold t. ltobinson, £7 7s 93. Taylor v. Begg, £5 13« 7d, o judgment summons. Defendant was ordorod to pay tho olnim and cooto on or boforo October 23rd, or m default 7 dayn' imprisonment. Othor oaaos woro eotlled out of court. Yesterday at tho Batno court, boforo Mo9Br« J. Hasaoll and J. Sinclair, J.P.s Wiliiom Bukor was chargod willi etoaling a caso of whieky, valuo £2 Go, belonging to John Iloro of tlio Molcilcihi Hotel, on tlio 23rd instant. Prisonor pleaded guilty, but eaid that he iwai, drunk when it ocourrod, ondit wae b, drunken freak for which ho waa eorry. On being naked by tho bonoh, prisoner conBontcd to ho dealt with Bummarily. Oonttnblo Field said that tho police had nothing to any ugninst prisoner. Tho caso of whisky was unbrokon whon found on Ilia prcmiaos ycolorday. Tho bonoh aftor cautioning prisoner as to tho danger of eueh drunkon franks, lined him £'3, with cosls of police 13s (ill and prosecution 12s. In dofault of paymonl, inipritonmL'nf, for 14 dnya m Timaru gaol.

By the use of Sleaingcr's condition powders, hoof oil, embrocation, gripo drink, and blister ointment, the lives of many valuable horses have been saved. — [Adti.]

A fairly lengthy list of dog cases came before the court yesterday morning, and lookers on found as usual a fow triflaß to interest thorn. One accused confidently cams up m " answer to the chargo " objecting that his summons v/as not signed by a J.P. But the Sergeant-Major was equal to the occasion. "It is on the information now before the court" Baid he " that accused appears, not on the summons." His Worship : " Yes j fined 10s."

Lovers of music will undoubtedly have n treat during sports week when the amateurs give Planquette's opera "Bip Van Winkle.*' Seventy ladioa and gentlemen, chorus, orchestra, and principals, etc, ore engn^ed m ifca production and no expense or trouble has beon spared m mounting it. New Bconos have been painted, the drosses are entirely nc n, and ladies have been at work tlio last six weeks m preparing thorn. For the second act new mechanical effects and Traps have been made for the goblin rceno, and a limo light apparatus has been specially made for this not. The tickets are now out, and patrons should Hot delay, but reservo their seats at once; The box office is open at Coxhead's. The Mechanics' Institute entertaii^jint committee havo decided that the enteh.'vinmonfc shall take the form of a children's fancy dregs ball, to be held m the rink on Thursday, sth Juno. From 7 p.m.' to 9 p.m. will be allotted to the children fur fencing ; from 9 to 10 a. miscellaneous entertainment will bo given the juveniles, consisting of Punch and Judy, magic lantern, etc., to conclude with Sir Hoger de Coverley. Afler this the floor will be at the disposal of adults for dancing. The prices of admission adopted were 2j 6d for children, 5s for ladie?, and la 6d for gentlemen. It was decided that no " sit down" supper Bhoiud be laid, but that a liberal supply of refreshments should bo provided, and ladic3 are to bo asked to allow their servants to attend as assistants.

A new axe is being made m the State?, which combines tho advantages ot tho old English thin-bladed hatchet, and of tha thickbladed American axe ; or should wo say it avoids tho most obvious disadvantage m each of them. Tho hatchet is a good cutter, but a poor splitter, and the latter reduces its outting powers, as it does not force off chips. The American axo has replaced tho English because it does forco off the chips, leaving a face freo for tho next cutting blow. But it is a " sticker ;" ovoryone knows how firm a grip soft wood can tsko on its wedge-like blade The new axe has a thin outting blade, with a narrow wedge up the middlo of each side, to burst off the chip*. The makers say practical lumbermen aro going m for it as a freo and easier tool than th-> old one. It cuts I as well and does not stick.

Messrs Bower and Ferguson have just completed making the champion medal for the South Canterbury Amateur Athletic Club, nnd it, with other trophies, will bo on viow at the Bhop to-day. The medal is m tho form of a maltoso cross, oC solid gold, and has tho initials " f the club on each arm of the crocs. Thi 'jresfc of the Bociefcy is over the top ; anu 1 :n the centre is tho club's motto Vir/u.l omnia viiwil. The edging of tho cross is of burnished gold, and the other parts are frosted, and receseod. Under tho crest is tho suspension ring. Tho medal ib pretty indeed, and m itsolt forma a very lmndsooie prize. For the steeplechase the ladies of tho olub have this year chosen a massive Bilter tankard, boautifully liondchnfloii, n ud got uy generally m that old-faßhioncd style which is held m great esteem by mod lovers cf art. Altogether it forms a very choice trophy, one too of raro design nowadays. Challenge cups and Mr Turnbull's challenge clock, which have been described before, are also to bs Been. In addition to theso trophies there is alto "on view only" one of tbe finest pioefs of silversmiths' work to bo seen m tho colony, a presentation urn lately sent out to Mr P. Thoreau, of this town. A presentation silver trowel, of uniquo design, accompanied the urn, nud both were tho property of the lato Judgo Duroll Lerrior, of Jersey. Ab specimens of lbs exalted taate and wonderful Bkill of silversmiths, they rank exceedingly high, and they havo been greatly admired by all who have Been them. D. MoGuinness, Railway Hefreßhmont Booms, Timaru. — Luncheon duily Is, special luncheon on Saturdays from 12 to 2, Is. A room reaorved for ladies, and waitress m attondanco. — (Advt.) Tho "Purity" Cigarettes have tnlcon highest award at Exhibition. — [Adit:" 1 SYNOPSIS OF NEW ADVERTISEMENTS. Gornldino County Conncil — Kolls open to inspection up to May 15tb. Isaac Fonaeoa — Notice ro contraction of dnbts'. G. X Warbnrton — Has " Moloaca " on snlo. A. Fiachor — Is prepared to enlargo photographs. Goorgo Poarson — Important bnsinoss notico. N.M. and A. Co— Notico of Nairnshiro's dopnrtnra. Baptist Churoh — Subject of Bormons tomorrow. Sir Dale— Has lost two saddles; reward. Mundolt and Co— Stock market on 7th Blny. Goruldiiio iioml XJonrd — Election notice. TnrnbuU und Son — Sale of sundries, this day. " Kip Van Winklo "—Full particulars o[ oporu. Timaru Tannory Company — Wautu manager. N.Z. Clothinpr Faotory — Draw attontipn to now winter goodn. A. E. Cox— Soils stock at Goraldino on 30th innt. Glasson and ronrosc— Open to-day for last time. G. 11. Graham — Notiuo of liaonsing committco meetings. Honry Connoll, Oamaru— ls a oash buyer of potatooe. Collins and Co— Corn oxchango and furuituro sale this day. Air Prioo — Kas lost tvuuk : roward. Timarn Naval Artillory— Hold annual ball on 2<!th May. Wautods — Two notices.