TOWN & COUNTRY.

Timaru Herald, Volume LXIV, Issue 3559, 10 May 1901, Page 2

TOWN & COUNTRY.

Captain Edwin predicts:—North to west and "south-west gale; -glass fall; tides high; indications for much rain. The inward San Francisco mail arrived by the express yesterday from Christchurch. As the town was so completely en fete the usual afternoon delivery -by carriers was not made, but there was a counter delivery in the evening. ' The Studholme Mounted Rifles will parade at Waimate to-day, to'take part, in welcoming the Waimate men now returned from South Africa, on their arrival at Waimate. The Mayor will also attend, and a will be observed in Waimate: Large numbers of kingfish have come ashore to the North of St. Andrews during the last few days. Although the beach has been lined with fishermen, very

few have returned empty-handed, and one unusually lucky individual in the course of an evening picked up as many as sixteen.

Mr Thomas Jackson, verger of St. Augustine's Church, Waimate, during more than twenty years has recently resigned. He has been most faithful and attentive to his duty, and it will not be easy to secure a church officer who will be so deservedly respected and trusted as Mr Jackson has been.

Captain Crawshaw, who was particularly favoured by the townspeople yesterday, was I presented with a lovely bouquet from, it [is said, " past and present" girls of the Timaru Main SchooL The Captain, who has long been a favourite with young ladies, expects to return to Timaru by the express on Monday next. Lieutenants Hurst and Jackson, and 45 men of the Waimate Bines assembled for parade in the drill shed on Wednesday last. The men were exercised in company drill by the lieutenants. After parade one candidate was admitted to the membership of the corps, and two candidates were proposed. Tenders were accepted for a supply of brown leggings. It was arranged that the company parade at the drillshed at 3.30 p.m. to-day, to be ready to receive and welcome the four Waimate troopers on their return ■ from South Africa, they being expected to arrive by the> express train. The annual missionary meeting in connection with the Wesleyan Church at Waimate was held on>. Wednesday last. ! The attendance was not so large as usually has been the case at the annual meeting here. Mr George Manchester presided. The Bev. J. Blight gave some highly interesting information as to the progress and general state .of the missionary work of the Wesleyan Church in Fiji, New Guinea, Samoa, and other. .places. The chairman referred to mission work amongst the Maoris. Mr John Manchester spoke of the bounden duty of christians to spread the Gospel of Christ, and regretted the great want of enthusiasm amongst christians b\ mission work. A few persons were " sold" yesterday, by a hasty reading,of a telegram received from Oamaru on Wednesday:—"Coming by morning train. Crawshaw." The; receiver jumped to the conclusion that the wire was from, or was meant for Major Crawshaw, though how it could come from him and also from Oamaru, of course, raised a doubt. So several persons attended at the railway station on the arrival of the train from the south, and were not entirely disappointed after all, for they had the pleasure of meeting Major Crawshaw'e father and mother there, who have come. up to witness the reception Timaru gave their son. At Court yesterday, before Messrs. E. LeCren and J. Jackson, J.Ps., W. Cain pleaded guilty to a charge of drunkenness. Sergeant Green said that the accused was the cause of considerable tr6uble with his wife and family through

his drinking habits. The police were sent lor on Wednesday on account of his conduct, and Mounted Constable Crawford arrested him. Accused said he would consent to a prohibition order being; issued against himself, and this was done. J. Spiers, a camp cook, was fined 5s or 24 hours for drunkenness. George Hosie, a sailor on the Abergeldic, was fined 5s or 24- hours for drunkenness, and ordered;to, pay the cost of a window smashed by him, 27s 6d, or go to gaol for three'days.

The Juvenile Foresters' Lodge held their annual social in the Assembly Booms last evening, and as usual had a very, successful and enjoyable everting. The grand march started at 8 o'clock, about sixty couples promenading, and"' dancing was kept going briskly till an early hour this morning. The hall was nicely decorated with flags, etc., and the ladies' dresses promise to be as tasteful this season as last, the effect *rhen dancing was in full swing being very pretty. Excellent music on the piano was supplied by Mr A. Munro, and several others gave their services by playing extras. The floor was in capital order, and the committee deserve every credit for their efforts to provide a satisfactory one. The refreshments were excellent, and the members of the lodge took every trouble to see that visitors were fully attended to in this direction. Games of draughts, cards, etc., were provided for non-dancers, and were instrumental in keeping the younger portion of the gathering busily engaged.

At a committee meeting of the Waimate Library on Wednesday last there were present Messrs Hamilton (president), Milsom, Nicoll, Grant, Scott, Smith, and Graham. The meeting was taken up with consultation as to the supply of books, the prospective sale of the old library site, and the plans suggested for the new building. The old site is now being advertised and offered for sale. The list of books, value £2OO, which have been selected by Mr Hamilton, senior, was again considered, and it was resolved that each committee member take a portion of the list, with a view of final adjustment, Mr Clement to be asked to assist. The secretary, Mr P. Grant, was instructed to forward the order for £2O worth of books for immediate supply, the large order to be held back until the new building is commenced. Messrs Milsom, Scott and the president were authorised to deal with the matter of the disposal of the library property by auction, and to convene a meeting soon after the sale with the view i of adopting a plan for the new building. It takes something real good to catch on now, and a good thing doesn't struggle long for existence. It is just so with "A Colonial Welcome Waltz." The melody is rich and full with splendid bass solos which make it very effective, and now that the festive welcome to our returning troops, and the approaching visit of H.M.R., the Duke and Duchess of York, are the topic of the hour, this particular waltz will fill the! bill exactly.—(Advt.)

The Bishop of Christchurch will visit the Otaio and Blueoliffs parish ort Sundaynext. His Lordship will be at St. Andrews at 8 a.m., 3 p.m., and 7 p.m., and Upper Otaio at 11 a.m.

On Monday next Major Jowsey, Captain Crawshaw, Sergeant Jowsey, and Trooper Macfarlane will be the guests of the Yorkshire Society at supper. The society intend to make the evening a most enjoyable one lor the returned members. Mr Sealey wired from Dunedin yesterday to Mr Cross that at the Dunedin Chrysanthemum Show Mr Lewis got six firsts and two premiers; Mr Sealey two firsts; Mr McQueen one first and one second; Mr Simpson one first, and Mr Cross one second—an excellent series of awards.

Cheerful noises were heard in the vicinity of one of the carriages of the express for Christchurch last evening, the occasion of them being the departure of some of the northern athletes to their homes after attending the Amateur Athletic Club's sports. A number of the local members saw them off, with cheers and. counter cheers.

The members of the Hibernian Club held a social on Wednesday evening to welcome new members. There was a good attendance, among those present being several visitors. A capital programme was presented, consisting of songs, recitations, and instrumental music, and a very pleasant evening was spent. The chairman, in welcoming the visitors, cordially invited them to return on some other open evening. The visitors, in acknowledging the compliment, wished the club every success.

Mr G. V. Cochrane, clerk to the Waimate County Council, presided at a meeting of water ratepayers of Waihao riding at Glenavy on Wednesday last. More than; twenty' ratepayers were present. It was resolved to nominate for appointment by the Waimate County Council, as members of the water-race committee, the following gentlemen:—Messrs Ryan and Campbell, as representatives of the Morven portion of the district; Messrs McCulloch and Nicoll for Glenavy; and Mr Breen for Redcliff.

The race held yesterday by the Timaru Pigeon Flying Club -was for a trophy presented by the Club, and was from' Ashburton, Mr G. Bryant, of that town, kindly liberating the birds. The Club wish to thank him heartily for this, and also desire to thank the president (Mr F.Watson) for acting as judge. Fifty birds, competed, representing 14 owners, and the winning bird flew the distance, 43 miles 1716 yards, in 1 hour lmin 40sec, or a velocity of 1255 yards per minute. The following birds were timed in:—Mr S. R. Burns' Cheeky 1255, Mr J. Thompson's Chance 1218, Mr A. G. Ennis' Goldmine 1209, Mr J. Auld's Hilda 1183, Mr F. Wederell's Broker H 75, Mr R. Warrington's Ace 1173, Mr P. Smith's Swift 1139, Mr J. Quirk's Freedom 1133. ■Mr F. Silverton's Artful Dodger 1099, Mr B. Boase's Warrington 1058. ' It appears that there was an approach to sensation in the delay of the express trains on Wednesday at Normanby bridge. A man named Wyatt, residing near the bridge, happened to notice a slight subsidence in the south approach shortly before the express from Christchurch was due. He ran to a neighbouring house, and borrowed a red garment, returned to the line and stopped the train. A message was sent on to a gang working in the direction of St. Andrews, and they came and packed up the line, and the train went on after an hour and a half's delay. It is stated that passengers by the morning train observed some undulation in passing over the spot, which is the same at which some damage was done by the storm of last Sunday week. The weakness in the line was not great, and the train might have got over safely, but there was a risk, and the train having been stopped it was thought besfli to wait for security. The passengers collected five guineas for Wyatt, and gave him three cheers when! leaving.

SYNOPSIS OF NEW ADVERTISEMENTS*

i Farmers' Co-operative Association —Additional entries for Tattersall's . to-morrow;' stock at Albury on Monday. ■ Dalgety and Co.—Stock sale at St. Anjdrews on Friday next. ! T. and J. Thomson—-Quotations for suits, hats, etc.

.! Otaio and Bluecliffs Parish—Right Rev. bishop 'of Christchurch preaches on Sunday. I Wesleyan Ghurcn—Services' for Sunday next.

J. G. Cowan—Yarmouth ond American oilskins. ' . ~. ■

;D. C. Turnbull and Co.—Are buyers of grain and potatoes^ Thos. Teschemaker, Otaio Wants a groom. Funeral Notice—By Lister and Barrie. Wanteds—Three notices.