TOWN & COUNTRY

Timaru Herald, Volume LXIV, Issue 3479, 25 January 1901, Page 2

TOWN & COUNTRY

The Rowing trial: gain-oar races were postponeil on account of the death of the Queen. The: races, trill profeably be rowed this evening.

At the clearing sale, at Mr- Hay's yesterday an excellent luncheon was provided by Mr McClelland: Needless, to say it was done full 'justice, to, and -was. a marked advance on ordinary sales! luncheon.

Captain-Edwin forecasts, strong southerly winds. and glass fall, with indications of rain.—A. strong southerly breeze sprang up yesterday afternoon, and there were heavy clouds "on the south-west horizon. Last night was very cold.. On the Pleasant Point road yei-terday was to be seen the unusual sight cf an advance agent of a small circus jogging along, on the back of a steer. The animal, contrary to expectation, looked rather well saddled and bridled, but the " gee-gee " was the source of a good deal of amusement to passers-by. We may add that in the old days of the province riding on bullock-back was quite a common thing. The Waipawa correspondent of the "Hawkes Bay Herald" writes: —I hear that the Goverument Geologist has returned from exploring the ranges behind Maharahara, in. the vicinity of the copper mine, having thoroughly tested the latter. He found arsenic with the copper, and of the latter the specimens showed 40 per cent. Men are now testing other portions; in this vicinity to find a vein of meUl. White metal crystals were found in the samo locality. Information was received in Timaru on Wednesday that on Tuesday night the St. Andrews railway station had been broken into. Th«( entrance had been effected by smashing ui. .pane of the window on the south sido, and the burglar by inserting his hand easily; pushed back the catch on the window. Fourteen letters were opened, but as far as the stationmaster can ascertain nothing of any value was taken. Mounted-Constable Crawford and Detective Fitzgerald at once went down and made an investigation, but so far no arrest has been made.

•At Court yesterday, before Mr J. Craigio, J.P., a man arrested by Con-, sctablo Perniskie, was fined 5s for drmv. kemiess. A swagger named William. Cooper, arrested by Mounted-Constable. Crawford and Detective Fitzgerald on Wednesday, pleaded guilty to a charge of having no lawful visible means of support. Constable Crawford said the man was found at Otaio, and in answer to a few questions said that he had done no work for the past twelve months. He was ; in. a filthy condition, and from his conversation it. was evident that he was slightly demented.. The Bench remarked thai the man seemed to be slightly unwell* and sentenced him to 14 days' imprisonment to enable him to have medical attendance, aad get a thorough cleansing. Constable Crawford said that if lie improved alter treatment he would get him employmect on some work or other.

The firebell rang out yesterday a brief summons, and the word passed round —"Ship Hotel"—drew a large crowd to that vicinity in a very brief space. Fortunately the services of the Brigade"'s plant were not required. The fire was in the Tourist Cycling CluWs rooms- Mr G. P. Wood and the caretaker, while crossing the street, happened to look up at the windows of the club, room, and saw smoke issuing from them. They at once made their way in, and as the fire could not be located at once on account of the. smoke, the caretaker ran to the brigade station. Meanwhile, Mr Wood, obtaining a bucket of water, put out a small fire which was burning in a corner of the room nest the front wall. A hole a foot and a half square was burned in the floor and the adjoining lining boards and studs had also caught. From the appearance of the results it was concluded that tixi fire was caused by the sawdust in a wooden-box spittoon being set on fire by a lighted cigar or cigarette butt thrown into it while the rooms were in use the previous evening. The sawdust would smoulder a long time,' and the floor beneath probably must smoulder through before any active combustion could commence. It was fortunate that the fire was discovered in time. The damage done will be covered by a few shillings. The light of day is what the shrewd piano purchaser wants upon the instrument that is to grace, or disgrace, his drawing room for years to come. A new edition of that little book describing how pianos are made can be had free for the asking from Begg and Co., next Theatre, Timaru.—(Advt.)

reference to " public observances as to mourning," will be found in another column.

The Port Guards meet at the drillshed this evening at 8 o'clock to elect a new handicapping committee. The monthly meeting of the South Canterbury Industrial Association, called for to-night, has been postponed. The Timaru Rifles' shooting for the company medal yesterday was postponed owing to the Queen's death.

Mr D. Mahoney notifies that he has 68 acres with house and outbuildings, near a school and railway station, for sale. Particulars are advertised.

The South Canterbury Protestant Band met last evening for the usual weekly practice, but at once adjourned as a mark of respect to the memory of our late Queen. The flag at the big mill, which in common with the many others were at half-mast yesterday came to grief when the wind freshened in the afternoon, and had to be taken dowtn. Berne notifies—" The French Administration advise that messages in code language for Venezuela are prohibited, but are accepted for Caracis, La Guayia, Puerto Cabello, Cor© and Maracaybo." It is not long, since we had to report the departure of the Rev. Mr Fowler, curate of St. Augustine's Church, Waimatet The vacancy will not long remain unfilled, as the TRev. A. We&tworth Wiggins has Been recently appointed to the curacy, and isf expected to commence- duties in Waimate on the Ist February. Among the holifey visitors to Timarn is Mr J. Cuthbert, cow' of the staff of t-fca Gisborne : school (formerly of the Timaru Main). Mr Cuthbert went over to see the Commonwealth celebrations, and enjoyed the experience greatljS Sydney was in a very congested state. T&ere was plenty of room for the outdoor festivities, but all indoor was crushingly xwer populated. Two large sharks on Wednesday evening opposite the Timaru Milling Company's mill. One measured 9 feet 6 inches from nose to taiif,, with a girth of 3 feet 9 inches. One of'the spectators stated that a man could get his head into its mouth with ease. Thw;other shark was about six feet -long. It task" three men, to land the large one. It will be seen by referenceito our advertising columns that on Sanday, next there will be special serviceo-- in St. Church in memory o'f Her.-Most Gracious Majesty the Queen. The services will be at 8.30 a.m., 11 a.m., ands:6:3Q p.m. The j Yen. Archdeacon Hnrper trail .preach at the 11 a.m. service, and the Hew Mr Adcock in the evening. i The Rev. W. C. Woo<iward returned from Auckland yesbarday afternoon, where he has been attending tha-sittings of the Primitive Methodist Conference. Mr Woodward ha 3 been granted six months' leave of absence, and w ill proceed to England for the benefit of his health in March next. The Rev. 1 >lr Buchanan, of Auckland, will supply th o Barnard street church during Mr Woodward's absence. " The Sportsmaj a " this week contains some interesting rl :ems relating .to Mr H. Amos' successful: attempts to lower the, amateur cycling h alf-mile and mile records, from standing stE ,rts. These items should be of much inter* est to wheelmen in South Canterbury. TJhe illustrations in the *' Sportsman" ar. Eof tha usual excellence, and deal with f' rowing,, physical development, cricket, ■; and tho; theatrical world. All sport is ast usual daalt with fully and capably. The harvest i at Waimate is considerably later than usus <l. In many places crops of wheat or os its will not be fit for harvesting for 10' or 12?. days from date. There are a few instances of crops being cut on rather the green side, but the general work of harvesting will lot be commenced ne xt weeK; Yields of wheat will be abot it- a good average. There is a considerable diß&re'nce of yield from/ yery good to'. very middling. The oat crop is fair aj id mora even in bushels than the wheat, but thoracis less ground under either crop tj'han has. been grown this sea-> son. SYNOPSffS OF SEW ADVERTISEMENTS. New Zealand Loan and Mercantile Agency Coj.—Poin* stock sale on Monday (next. St. Mary's Church—ln memoriara sewice on Sunday next. Farmers? Exchange Co.—Sell horse, trap and harness to-morrow. T. WaEstaff-JSst of school book** on sale. Timarn Port Guards—Meet this evening to elect landicapjers. S.C. Industrial Association Meeting called for to-mgiht is postponed. Adams arrs& Cfo.—Half-yearly clearing sale; quotations-. Wesleyan ©fitorch—Services for Sunday next.; •

H. 6. Smit&i Fairlie—- Details o£- properties for sale;. : also, harvest requisites. - Acting Clert of the Executive Council— Public observances as to death of the Queen. Wanteds'-m-Three notices.