TOWN & COUNTRY.

Timaru Herald, Volume LVIII, Issue 1758, 21 May 1895, Page 2

TOWN & COUNTRY.

On Friday next, Queen's Birthday, the South Canterbury hounds meet at the favourite trysting place, Arowhenua, a nice piece of country, and as the ground is m good condition the sportsmen who follow should have a successful day. In another column Mr Pratt announces that during his absence from the colony his hairdressing saloon will be looked after by Mr Charles Holland (late of Davis and Lamb, Christchurch). He is a thoroughly experienced conductor, and customers can rely on getting the best of care and attention at his hands. Mr West, seedsman, has m his window a selection of the chrysanthemum blooms, including some late flowering varieties, which were exhibited at the annual meeting of the Chrysanthemum Club last week. They were m the window on Saturday, and proved a great attraction to country visitors. They will remain there through the week and form a small but instructive show for the townspeople who did not visit the larger show of the Floral Society. This evening the Timaru Liedertafel and Orchestral Society are giving one of their delightful concerts. Judging from the programme a great musical treat ought to be m store for those privileged to hear it. They are giving once again "The Little Baltung," and well worthy of repetition is this grand work. It is to be accompanied by stringed instruments which ought to greatly add to the effect. The Liedertafel has been much strengthened lately, some very useful fresh voices having joined so that we anticipate a very pleasant evening. An accident happened to Mr Wolf's dog cart yesterday afternoon, resulting m considerable damage to it. The vehicle was m charge of Mr Wolfs groom somewhere m Browne street, when the horse bolted for home. The groom hung on behind the cart fora good distance till he was swung off m going round a corner. The horse turned too sharply from Latter street into Woollcombe street and brought the cart into collision with the guard post at the corner, turning the vehicle over, breaking the axle and doing other considerable damage to it. " Festina lente " explains m reply "to Mr B. R. Macdonald that the match referred to as " unplayed " by Ash burton was forfeited to them, the Timaru B team being unable to go up on a later date. A formal note of forfeiture has been sent to the Association. This gives Ashburton 15 points. On the other hand Geraldine have two matches unplayed—one v. Timaru A being postponed, and the other v. United who were willing to play them could a suitable day have been chosen subsequent to the one on which rain prevented them from carrying out the fixture. This consequently gives Geraldine 13 points with two matches to play. A meeting of the Winchester Sports Committee was held m the Wolseley Hotel on Saturday evening, MrDeßenzy being m the chair. The secretary reported that very satisfactory entries had been received for the various events on the 24th, the bicycle races filling up particularly well. Among the men who have entered may be mentioned, H. J. Pither of Christchurch and Charlie Hall of Timaru, both well known as sterling riders, and L. Broad of Ashburton, one of the amateur champion runners of New Zealand. W. Cobbledick asked permission to make an attempt to run 10 miles m an hour on the racing track, and it was decided to allow him to make {he attempt about 3.30, while the football match is being played. The Pleasant Point Mutual |Improvement Association have made a very good start. At their last meeting, notwithstanding the unfavourable weather, over twenty members attended and highly appreciated the excellent address by the president, the Rev. Mr White, on "Citizenship." The speaker referred to man's various relationships, and to the design of the creator m placing man m such relationships. Of the conditions, the demands, and the duties of true citizenship Mr White spoke m most eloquent and impressive terms. Needless to say, the address was highly appreciated. In proposing a vote of thanks Miss Bishop referred to the excellence of the address, and regretted that the unpropitious weather had prevented so many from leaving their firesides. Miss M. Morris is now the assistant editor of the journal, the first volume of which will be published m a fortnight or so. The draught players oi the district have now got the details of a champion tourney well m hand, A committee consisting of Messrs D. Stewart, Timaru» A. Beck, Seadown, and J. Sim, Temuka, has been formed to cany the matter out. Mr Beck was appointed secretary. It was resolved that the secretary he em" powered to receive entries up to May 31st, play to commence as early as practicable afterwards. The entry money was fixed at ss. The two-life system is to be adopted for the tournament ; six games to constitute a round, and if still a draw to play single games until the round is decided. The boundaries of the South Canterbury Education District (Rangitata to Waitaki) were adopted for the tourney. The first prize is to take the shape of a trophy and the winner will hold the championship for 3 months before he will be expected to defend a challenge. We hope to see a good number enter for the contest.

The usual fortnightly meeting of the trinity Literary tiociety was held last light. There was a fair attendance, and ;he vice-chairman, Mr John Lane, occupied the chair. The business of the neeting was the reading of the Manuscript Magazine. The number of contributions was much smaller than usual, but the quality was certainly an improvement on past issues. The leading article was on the ;" Value of a National Literature." It held that the literature 3f a nation should be one of its best and most treasured possessions. Itsinflunece svould be either for good or evil. According to its tendency so would the life of the people tend. It was therefore essential that a nations literature should be pure, ennobling and heroic m its character. The literature of New Zealand was m course of construction, and many of her authors whose works would stand were enumerated ; but the ranks of the writers were being thinned and it was necessary that others should be ready to step into the breaches. There could be no lack of themes. The natural features of our land ; the Maoris, their language, legends, customs, dress, and the fierce war they engaged us m; the history of the early settlers, their troubles and hardships m the work of transformation and cultivation, provided subject matter enough for writers of whatever grade. The titles of the other articles were " The old and the new/ being a comparison between the present day woman and her dress and the rational woman and the reform dress ; "A Nightmare," 'Thrift," "Samuel Taylor Coleridge," " Lines for Conclusion of a Letter," " A Lover's Petition," " Henry Wadswuth Longfellow," and " A Day's Outing." The criticism which followed the reading of the papers was mostly of a favourable nature, and the hope was expressed that the contributors would be larger next issue. SYNOPSIS OF ADVERTISEMENTS. Timaru Liedertafel — Gemischter Abend this evening. E. Pratt-Notice that Chas. Holland is conducting hairdressing business. J. G. Cowan — Has juvenile and boys' suits on Bale. T. Harney — Has Cypress Grove to let. T. and J. Thomson— Details of extraordinary purchases. Epps' Cocoa — Business notice. Funeral notices — By J. E. Beckingham, Lister and Barrie.