TOWN & COUNTRY

Timaru Herald, Volume LXIV, Issue 3608, 6 July 1901, Page 2

TOWN & COUNTRY

The Mariposa, San Francisco mail boat, arrived at Auckland from Sydney at 6.45 a.m., yesterday. The Technical Classes Association invite applications for teachers for classes ifx dressmaking, plain cooking, and bookkeeping. Last' year New Zealand exported £112,r 946 worth of leather, and imported £89,115 worth. And strangely enough most of the exports werjf to the United Kingdom, while more than half the imports came from there. : Mr Geaney took into his shop yesterday a huge pig, said to weigh about 3001bs. There was- quite a fuss made about carrying it into the shop, four men tackling it, amid jokes by bysanders that they thought they had an, elephant to carry.

Gentlemen's boots and shoes. Anyone with good taste must appreciate the get-up and handsome appearance of our gentlemen's boots and shoes. We can show tans in about six different shades, and many shapes. Our blacks are well up to the latest out. . We invite inspection of our gentlemen's boots and shoes. E. A. Irwin, Theatre Buildings.—(AdVt.)

The Provisional Directors of the South Canterbury Dairy Company, Ltd., have arranged with Mr 1 J. R. Scott, of the National Dairy Company of New Zealand, to give a series of lectures on dairying in the various centres, which will be duly ad- ; vertised. Prospectuses of the company ' and all information can be obtained from Mr Gordon P. Wood, who is the provisional secretary to the company. The North Canterbury Board of Education has resolved, "That the Board's attention having been recently drawn to the fact that in some districts the school buildings had been damaged through being used for other than school purposes, a circular should be issued to all school committees advising them that in such cases the incidental allowance would in future be withheld, in order to'be used for making good the damage." Mr J. H. Witheford, M.H.R., in a speech at a Salvation Army meeting in Auckland, said:—"'lf they could get Mr Seddon to be General of the Salvation Army in New Zealand, gnd get him to put his energies into the social work of the Army, it would be more benefieial to the colony, and bring Mr Seddon himself more lasting happiness than all he 'had done for Imperial unity and sending troops to South Africa." j

Cookery in these modern days is becom--1 ing a fine art, yet even to those blest with much experience and versed in many recipes, a good cookery book is indispensable. Such a book is supplied by Messrs Whitcombe and Tombs, Christchurcli, in " The Colonial Every-day Cookery Book," a copy of which has just reached us. Tlis book is most useful, and the recines a.-e so tersely put that it is a case of " cook -ji a glance." Moreover they are very economical in requirements and making-up, and thus peculiarly applicable to the mass cf households. Recipes are many and useful, and the book should find a welcome place on the most-used shelf of all domestic libraries.

TJie Auckland "Herald" says:—lt appears to be generally admitted that Auckland stands easily first among New Zealand cities in the matter of 'welcoming Prince George and Princess May. This is, of course, as it should be, seeing that our city was not merely their landing-place, but is the largest and most important. But the triumph is all the greater when we remember that for no city did the General Government do so little, and that in no other city did it in any way countermine the efforts of the citizens. The fact is that Auckland realised from the commencement the difficulties in the way of a satisfactory reception, and knew, froir> its painful experiences, how little it need expect from the Seddon Administration Consequently it wasted no time in trying to obtain Government assistance, but worked from the beginning in its own way and for it* credit.

The bachelors of Fairview hold a social in the schoolroom on Friday evening next. No effort is being spared to make the reunion most enjoyable for all who attend. On Sunday the services both evening and morning at St. Mary's Church will be preached by the Rev. Canon Harper, of the Cathedral, Christchurch. The Rev. J. N. Buttle will, preach at the Wesleyan Church to-morrow morning and evening. Holy Communion will be administered at the close of the morning service. His many friends will be glad to hear that Mr W. Evans received word yesterday that Mr Dobson was no worse for his journey to Christchurch on Thursday night. Services at the Primitive Methodist Church to-morrow will be conducted by the Rev. S. Buchanan. • The subject in the morning will be " The Portion of God's People," and ip the evening " The Solemn Challenge." A special meeting of the Timaru Harbour Board will be held on Saturday next, the 13th inst., at 11 a.m., to meet Mr A. D. Dobson, and consider the appointment of a resident engineer, to discuss matters relating to an overdraft, and take ordinary business. An interesting explanation by the Hon. Hall-Jones respecting the "resignation incident" will be found itt another column. We understand that Mr A. Mills, chairman of Mr Hall-Jones' Timaru Committee, received a telegram on somewhat the same lines as the explanation, and will , duly lay it before the members of the comi mittee. Mr Manning, one of the local fishermen, is the victim of a dastardly act. Some miscreant on Thursday evening deliberately cut a hole about three yards long in his net, which was hanging up to dry on the rails at the rubble wall. .. As several fishermen have been losers recently from injuries to their tackle, Mr Manning has placed the matter in 'the hands of the police, and it is hoped that the perpetrator will soon be discovered. The usual fortnightly meeting of the Wesleyan Band of Hope was held last evening, when there was an excellent attendance of the young people. The several items on the programme were well received, and the following took part, viz. : —Misses Gardner, L. Downward ' and Eva Wiigstaff; Messrs A. Howe and A. Boys (2). A glee by a party of young people ■ was also given, for which the accompaniment was played by Miss Nellie Flowers. A very enjoyable social gathering took place last week at the residence of Mr and Mrs Bracefield, Hazelbourn, the occasion being their removal into a new addition to their house. Numerous friends from all parts of the district assembled, and dancing and singing were kept up jintil the small hours in the morning. The' guests, before separating, gave their host and hostess three very hearty cheers and wished them every success.in their new house.

At the Court-, Waimate, yesterday, before Messrs Petit and Atwill, J.P.s, two young men named William Lane and William Roberts, were fined 5s and costs 7s each, for disorderly conduct on Parsonage road, on the 29th ult. In the case Broham v. Clarke, defendant was fined 10s and costs for using insulting language in a public place. After hearing these cases the Bench expressed a favourable opinion on the police action as there had been disorderly conduct recently about Waimate. We are in receipt of the "Triad" for July, and are : pleased to note the very apparent prosperity of this interesting monthly. The. " Triad "is a 'journal deserving of the great popularity it enjoys, and as an educational factor has perhaps no equal in the colony. The illustration/9 contained in the supplement are printed in a manner which will compare favourably with some of the very 'best illustrated papers of the day. Some prize competi--tions (particulars respecting which appear elsewhere) help to make up a most readable number.

The sacred cantata "Under the Palms" was given in the Kingsdown School on Thursday evening last, by a choir of about 40 voices, under the leadership of Mr H. G. Ellis. The schoolroom was beautifully decorated with ferns and New Zealand palms. Mr R. Wood's string band rendered valuable assistance in playing the orchestral parts and in' accompanying the singers. The cantata, which illustrates i the Feast of Tabernacles, abounds in expressions of joy. The choruses "Rejoice, Rejoice," "Wake Captives, Awake," "The Lord''hath done great things for us whereof we are grad," and "We are marching Home," were excellently rendered. The trio "Little ones of God are We," sung by three little mites in whitp, was warmly applauded, although it was understood that there should be no applause. Solos were well sung by Mrs H. Ellis, Mrs Blackmore, Misses B. Hampton, Campbell, L. Campbell, T. Dynes, Owers, Ellis, A. Wood and Miss Dale, and by Messrs G. Ellis, R. Munro, W. Townshend, A. Vincent, P. Chivers, and B. Chivers. The proceeds which were satisfactory, will be devoted to the Anglican and Wesleyan Sunday schools.

H.M. the King and Royal Family use the Brinsmead piano." Why ?' Do yon think if there were any better pianos to be had H.M. the King would not have one. Certainly he would, and so would you too. But .you can have a Brinsmead piano if you like. Begg and Co. have them for inspection, trial, and for sale on terms to suit you. See ! —(Advt.l SYNOPSIS OF NEW ADVERTISEMENTS. Farmers' Exchange Co.—Sell produce, poultry, unredeemed pledges, etc., this day. Maling and Shallcrass—Stock at Geraldine on Wednesday, also drays, etc. N.M. and A. Co.—Stock at Washdyke on Tuesday, at Studholme om Friday. Guinness and LeCren—-Sale at Washdyke on Tuesday, Geraldine on Wednesday. Canterbury Farmers' Association—Stock sale at Washdyke on Monday, Geraldine on Wednesday, clearing sale at Ramgitata on Thursday. Fairview Schoolroom—Bachelors' social on Friday next. W. E. Reynolds and Co.—lmportant notice respecting Dux plows. Sugar importers—Hawea. leaves Auckland on 9th inst. S.C. Dairy Association—Notice of lectures by Mr J. R. Scott, of Dunedin. . Miss Fitzgerald—Resumes music lessoms on the Bth inst. St. Mary's Church—Rev. Canon Harper preaches to-morrow. W. J. Clark, Levels—Requires tenders for grazing. Primitive Methodist Church—Services for to-morrow. Technical Classes Association—lnvite applications from teachers. "The Triad"—Details of prize competition. Tyrrel, King and Co.—Draw attention to new cure hams and bacon. Funeral notice—Of late Mrs Clara Fraser. Wanteds—Two notices,