TOWN & COUNTRY.

Timaru Herald, Volume LXII, Issue 3130, 9 December 1899, Page 2

TOWN & COUNTRY.

The Returning Officer for Timaru, Mr Hickaon, was busy up to a late hour last night, with assistants, comparing the rolls used at the polls. . Both services at the Wesleyan Church to-morrow will be conducted by the Rev. J. N. Buttle. The anthems for the day wili be :— " O Praise the Lord" (Root), " The Kadlant Morn.' At the Congregational Church tomorrow, the Rev. W. 0. Woodward will preach m the morning at 11 o'clock, and the Rev. George Burgess m the evening at 6 30. Mr Burgess will take fur his subject " Worthy Citizenship." Nonchurch goera will be cordially welcomed. A conference was held last evening, m camera, between a committee of the Borough Council and the chairman, secretary, solicitor, and engineer to the Harbour Board, to discusH the proposal of the Board to lay a tramline along a portion of the South Town Belt. The result, we presume, will be reported to the meeting of the Borough Council on Monday evening. Messrs Pyne and Co , of Christchurch, and Gninness and LeUren, of Timaru, notify that the important clearing sale at Studholme, of live and deadstock and land of the Waimate estate, will be held on January llth and 12th, not 4th and 6th as originally advertised. Details of the sale are published, and farmers and others m want of first class land and excellent stock should look them over, ' The Lyttelton "Times of to-day will contain an illustrated supplement "The new Parliament ; portraits of the Canterbury members and the Premier." We have seen an advance proof of the portraits, and can truly say that they are exceptionally good. The printing is very distinct, and the letterpress brief and to the point. The supplement is a capital souvenir for Oauterbury residents of the general election 1899. Those interested m trotting will note that the Temuka Trotting Club's meetidg is to be he'd on Monday, December 18th, not on the 16th as originally notified. The track mMr Cronin's paddock is m very fair order, and as the entiies are numerous, and some good performers are engaged, there should be a capital day's sport. The services of a band have been secured, and there will be the usual conveniences for obtaining refreshments. On this occasion Mr Cronin has secured the licensed booth. " I beseech thee, apparel thy head." Love's Labours Lost, vi. With the thermometer at 75 o/o m the shade the most suitable apparel for the head would be a 'straw hat. Gents' will find a very nice stock of them at Penrose's Drapery Establishment. Prices : la, Is 6d, 2s, 2s 6d, 3a, 3a 6d, 4s 6d each. Please remember they are giving special value m boys, youths, and men's ready-made clothing during this month. Men's all wool suits at 16a lid and upwards.- [Advt.] The adjourned meeting of the Timaru Licensing Committee was held at the Courthouse at noon yesterday. Present, Mr 0. A. Wray, P.M. (chairman), and all the members but Mr Grandi. The police report on licensed houses for the qnarter was satisfactory, The committee granted the transfer of license of the Timaru Hotel from John Morgan to James McCormick. At the request oi two members of the committee, the chairman ;promised that tli^-y should be supplied with copies of the v:niouj Acts on licensing. The meeting Mien closed. Mr 0. A. Wray, S.M., dealt with some truancy cases at the Magistrates Court . yesterday. The Truant Inspector, Mr Strahan, summoned John Thomas, James Shewan and Thomas Scoring? for not sending their children to school. Shewan and Scoringe did not appear, apd after hearing the evidence of the inspector, they were each fined 2s and costs 7s. In the other case Mrs Thomas appeared for her husband, but could give no valid reaeon for keeping her children at home. A fine of 2s without costs was imposed. His Worship said that parents must thoroughly understand lhat they must comply with the Act. Their children must be sent regularly to schoo'. A committee meeting of the Timaru Bowling Club was held on the green on Thursday afternoon, Major Bamfield m the chair. It was decided to have a ladies' day on the second Thursday m January, Mr Keith resigned from the committee and Mr Howell was elected m his stead. The Becretury was instructed to convey to Mr Keith the rlub'sj regret at his departure from Timaru. Mr Rowley was elected a member of the match anJ handicap committee. The secretary reported that the president had again presented a handeome trophy to the club to be played for, also that it was probable three or four rinks of the Ohristchurch Club would come down on Anniversary Dny to play a match with the local club. The handicaps are now out for the double four round match, the first round to be played off by the 18th inst. On Monday week the Timaru Floral and Horticultural Society will hold their annual show m the Drill Hhed, and the opinion of gardeners we have spoken to on the subject is that it should be one of the best ever held, the season of late having been bo favourable to the growth of well tended plants of all kinds. The prize schedule is drawn up on the same lines as m previous years, and the liberality oi subscribers enables the committee to offer over £60 m prizes, which it must be admitted is a considerable sum to be provided for the purpose. An additional attraction is sought to be secured this year, m the Bhape of three chip-carving competitions — for children under 14, for youths 14 to 17, and for all ages— with cash priz ?s for the two younger classes. A musical contest— cornet competition, is being arranged for the evening. Entries are due by noon on Thursday next. Mr W. H. Wake, for many years a farmer at Fairview.vlsited town yesterday morning and .was suddenly taken ill m the street. He went into Mr W. Coe's shop and asked to be permitted to sit down, and almost immediately became insensible. Mr Coe tried to get n doctor by telephoning, but failed, except at the Hospital, and Dr G&bites replied that Mr Wake had better be sent up there. A vehicle was obtained and Mr Wake sent up. Dr Gabites said he was suffering from a fit of apoplexy and would probably not recover, and Mr Wake died at 2.30. Deceased was well advanced m yeare. He was a retired school teacher, who formerly had charge of the Kalapoi and Ash* burton schools. Several of his sons follow their father's profession. Mr F. W. Wake was well known here as the headmaeter of the Timaru Main School for some years ; he is now practising as a solicitor at Stratford, and three sons are also well known as teachers m this district. "One is now farming at Glen-iti, and another is principal of the Hokitika District High School. It is always a pleasure to learn when virtue finds its due reward. This has been strikingly exemplified m the extra* ordinary succcbb of that popular .drink The Tißer Blend Teas. New obtainable everywhere m New Zealand.— [Advx.]

The regular monthly meeting cf X?. John's Lodg" is to b<» lu-M on Tuesday next, tlie 12th iust., at 7 p.ii-. A tennis match is being :irn:ngpd between the Victoria Park Club, Temuks, and Timaru club, and will imst likely be played on riatnrdiy n-xt on the terrace court. Lots 1, 2, bihl 3, Kakitniri settlement , Hilton, Otown lam-l grouped as one allotment, will be opened for select.!' n on lease m perpetuity on the 2711 i December. Sale piana are on view at, railway statioas aad po3t oilires, and pirticulars can also be obtained at the Land Office. Services will be conducted to-morrow at the Primitive Aielhodist Church, Barnard Street, at 11 a.m. and 6.30 p.m. In the morning the Key. Mr Lawrie, who has recently arrived from England, will proac-h, and m the evening the Rev. W. C. Woodward, who will take for his subject "Shirking Responsibility," a study of Pilate, and reference will be made to the recent elections. Mr Woodward will also preach m Gleniti School at 2 30 p.m., and Mr E. H. Holdgate will conduct the service at Waahdyke at 7 p.m. At a special meeting last evening convened for the purpose, the brethren of Lodge Caledonian, No. 16, preserved P.M. Bro. J. S. Keith with a Past Master's apron and case, as a token of appreciation for his past services to the lodge, more especially fcr the energy and ability shown during the building of the new Caledonian Hall. The brethren present spent a most pleasant evening m the refectory, all present expressing their regret at Bro. Keith's departure, and referring m flattering terms to his long connection with the lodge. The usual Masonic toasts and soogs we;e contributed, Bro. Keith, m response to an unanimous call, rendering an excellent song himself. At the close of a very pleasant evening the heartiest wishes were expressed for Bro. Keith's prosperity and success iv his new home at Wellington, coupled with similar compliments to Mrs Keith and family, and the brethren separated after heartily singing " Auld Lnng Syne." We may add that visitors were present from Lodge of St. John, E.C., and they cordially endorsed and concurred m the good wishes as expressed by the fraternity.