TOWN & COUNTRY

Timaru Herald, Volume LIV, Issue 5401, 28 April 1892, Page 2

TOWN & COUNTRY

A total eclipse of tho sun took place yestor« day morning, but it was only a partial and small affair as seen from here, between 9 and 10 a.m. Too Colonial Football Club will hold a scratch gatno on the Domain (hie afternoon at 3.30 sharp. Tho gamo will be baoks t. forwards, and promises to be a Tory even ono. Tho first's backn have tho sooond'a forwards, and tho first's forwards have the oocoad's backs. A bitterly cold wind blew through Tuesday night with rain at times. The night sky was made the more stcrmy m appearance by a diffused aurora m the south, against the pale yellow glow of which the clouds Boomed blaok as ink. Yesterday the weather was fine and the night cold and frosty. The Wai Lodge, 1.0. Q.T., Oullmsntown, had a very successful meeting on Tuesday, the officers of the Crystal Spring Lodge paying on offioial visit. Bro. O. W. Ellis, O.T. of the Crystal Spring Lodgo presided. After the usual business refreshments were handed round by the sisters. The liodge thon went into harmony, Sister 8. McOulloufjh, and Bros. A. Williams. Guonoll, MoLachlan, Finch, and Ellis contributing thereto. A vote of thanks to tho visitors brought a very pleasant meeting to a closest 9.25 p.m. Major Steward addressed a meeting of electors m tho schoolroom, Fairlie Creek, on Tuesday, there being, notwithstanding the wet weather, an attendance of between fifty and eixty. Mr J. Milne, county chairman, was voted to the ohair and briefly opened the proceedings. Major Steward's address, whioh ocoupied about an hour and a half, dealt mainly with the Land and Income Tax, the Land Bill, the Eleotoral Bill, Female Suffrage, tho Lioensing question, and the questions of Bible-io-Schools and aid to Cat li olio schools. At the close aoveral questions were asked and answered, and on the motion of Mr Gaskey seconded by Mr Small a unanimous vote of thanks and confidence m Major Steward as member for the district, and of confidence m the preaent Government, was pasßed, add the usual compliment to the chairman terminated the tnoeliDg.

[ The members of tho Union Football Club are requested to roll up to practice this afternoon on the Caledonian grounds, sides to be chosen by the Captain and Vice-captain. Play to commence nt 3.30 sharp. We observe that Messrs Gracie, Maolean and Co. have for sale on Saturday first, m | addition to their other advertised lots, a con-, signment of ton purebred Shetland ponies, bred by Mr G. Sievwright, Bunedin. Those who intend visiting the races to-day are once mora reminded that tho first train leaven for the course at 12.5, and that the first race ia to start at 12 30. The fine weather of yesterday did not dry up the traok very muoh, and the going will, we are afraid, ho somewhat heavy. Selections for the races to-day ore : — Hurdles — Captain Abram ; Distriofc Plata — Aquarius , Autumn Handicap -Coinage ; Washdyke Welter— Tho Jewel ; Flying Handicap— Taesy ; Selling Baoo — VaultreßS \ Novel Ease— Moderation. The particulars of tho grand tug-of-war are advertised m this ießue. The Theatre Boyal has been secured, and the Btage will be enlarged and all the scenery removed for the occasion, which will give the public full view of the contest. At the contests recently held m Melbourne the following nationalities were represented : — Kngliob, Irioh, Scotch, Welehi Germar, French, Dnnee, Australians, Ohinose, Spaniards, New Zoalandcra, Norweigans, Maoris, and Italians. The contests each evening attracted crowds of somo 10,000 to 12,000 spectators. Mr W. Collins, secretary, will furnioh all information deßirod. Nominationo close on lltli May, and £25 will be given m prizes. At a oommittea meeting oE the South Canterbury Amateur Athletic Club held yesterday, the following now members were elected : — Meeara W. J. Moir, E. E. Clowes and G. Strachan. A voto of thanks was passed to the ladies of South Canterbury for the handsome prize they nr» presenting to the winner of the steeplechase. Various routine business was completed with reference to the sports on Wednesday and Thursday of next week. The annual sports' ball is to be held on the evening of Thursday, the Becond day of the sports, and a committee appointed for the purpose have the arrangements m hand. It is expected that there will be an unusually large attendance, and having that m view it had beon decided to reduce the subscription. Tho uaual weekly meeting of the Crystal Spring Lodge No. 64, was held m the Foresters Hal! laot evening, Bro G. W. Ellis presiding. There was a good attendanceFivo candidates were proposed for membership. Tho sick committee's report on a brother who had been laid up for a conßidorable time being favourable it was decided to send a letter of eougea'uUtion to him on his recovery from a dangerous illness. Correspondence was read from the Grand Lodge, one portion especially meeting with approval, as showing the groat strides good templary had mado during tho quarter. Not only were a larger number of members returned but eight now lodges were opened, showing evidence that tomplarisin io still advancing. Tho Crystal Spring lodge might congratulate itoelf as one of the lodges which is on tho up grade. Tho following were elected oflloers for the quarter :■— O.T., Brother G. W. E!!i> (re-o!ected) ; V.T., Sister Truman (re-elected); S., Brothor McLßchlan ; F.S, Brother Oborn ; T., rother Gunnel! j M., Sister Brown ; G., Br 0 ue G. Silverton ; 8., Brother Brown ; C, Sister Anderson j P.0.T., Brothor Anderson ; AS, Brother Dorm. The lodge closod at 0.40 p.m. Tho Volunteers belonging to the Timaru corps have long laboured under the inconvenience of an incomplete riflo range, this being very much felt when firing matches with foreign teams, the want of additional target accommodation making the work of getting through a match vory olow and terlioue. To improve this, the Garrison committoe have decided to widen the range at tho butts, and eroct a couple more targets, with shelter trenchoe, and the appliances necessary for a modern range. This means a considerable outlay, and a; the amount of capitation' now granted is barely sufficient for tho ordinary expenees of the corps, tho Garrison committee have decided to hold an all-comers tu g-of-war with tbe double object of creating amusement of a popular form, and raising funds towards defraying the cost incurred m improving tho range. An advertisement appears m another oolumn notifying that, the tug-of-wor will commence m the drill shed on the evening of May 24th, and full particulars will be given m a few dayc Considering tho objeot for whii-h the volunteers are arranging this content, it is hoped that the public will give it their hearty support. A beautiful framed chromo lithograph value 10a, is given nway to customore for " Can't be Beat Baking Powder." Every tin contains a coupon. Aek your grooer for this brand, and co secure one of these pictures. — [Advt.] Tailoring Extraordinary — Colonial and Scotch tweed suiting made to order, from three guineaß, fit and style guaranteed. Blnok worsted suits and fancy ooatinga at proportionate pricea. — W. Penroße, Commeroe House.— [Advt.] Specialists on food recommend kiln-dried whole meal owing to its dietitic and nutritive properties. It makes delicious porridge, &c. ill grocers keep Anderson's. Hold m 71b, 141 b, 251 b bags. Factory— Cain's Terraoe.— [Advt.] The raason why Anderson's Jumbo Brand Baking Powdor is the best — Being prepared by special machinory and kiln-driod it is always uniform m quality. Ask for the new label. All grocers keep it. — [Advt.] Professor Halford, of the Melbourna University, m a letter to the Argus, ears: — "I caused nineteen dogs to be bitten by tiger snakes, and I found that two hours and fifteen minutes was tho average time between the bite and the death, and the shortest interval aeyen minutee." In the Queensland Legislative Assembly the other night, Mr Gannon gave notioe of his intention to niova — " That m tho opinion of this Houbb no Judge should sit alone m a Oourt or m ohambera m any matter m whioh hie eon aotß as oounBel." SYNOPSIS OF NEW ADVERTISEMENTS. Gracie, Maolean and Co — Large sale of horses on Saturday; stock at Pleasant Point on 2nd May. Glasson and Co — Sell old building timber, etc., on Saturday. Mundell and Co— Sale of horso3 on the sth May. J. Soanlan — Wants to buy a horse. Levels itoad Board — Valuation roll now open. Timaru Liedertatel — Gomisohter abend on 4th May. Jookey Club Mooting— Partionlars for today. Grand Tug-of-War — Particulars of prizes, eto. C. W. Turner— Has s.s. Ardle sailing for Sydney on sth May. S.C. Athletio Club— Entries olose on Saturday next. Timaru School Committee— Call teudors for fuel. Goraldino County Council— Particulars of special orders. In Bankrnpty— Be A. C. Enaor ; creditors meat on 2nd May. The Garrißon— Details of Queen's Birthday tug-of-war. Wanted— Four uotioen.