TOWN & COUNTRY

Timaru Herald, Volume LXXV, Issue 11578, 14 October 1901, Page 2

TOWN & COUNTRY

Dr Cordner, of Rakaia, died suddenly on Friday. It is supposed of heart disease.

The return for the week ended Saturday, 12th October, was as follows :—Customs, £1444 3 S 4d; New Zealand beer, £22 9s; total, £1466 12s 4d. A free lecture on "Health," to ladies only, will be given in the Assembly Rooms at 3 p.m. on Friday next, by Mrs M. D. Barclay,' of the Sospita Co., San Francisco. Free lessons on dress-cutting and fitting will be given this week to all interested, by Mrs Russell, at rooms in the Loan Company's building, next to Dr Cox, dentist.

A private cablegram received from Homestates that Mr A. E. Trott has been engaged to act as coach to the Hawke s Bay Cricket Association, and that he is now on his way out by the Waiwera. For the next fourteen days I am selling the balance of Messrs Mair and Co.'s stock regardless of cost, to make room for spring samples. Prosser's Timaru Boot Warehouse.—(Advt.) Mr B. Butcher informs us that our report of his suggestion that a sports meeting in aid of the Deceased Troopers' Memorial Fund should be held in May—which would be near the depth of winter—was in error. His suggestion was February, when there is rarely anything of the kind in hand. At a meeting of the Otago Law Society a resolution was passed expressing approval of .the Premier's speech that the Government recognise that the salaries paid to Judges are inadequate, and the society - hope that legislation will be introduced during the present session to increase their salaries. .....

Our ■ Waimate correspondent writes as; follows: —It is reported on good authority that the Government have purchased the Midfieid estate of 300 Acres from Messrs MeGoverin and Hardie, iqr cutting up. into workmen's homes. The price is stated to be £l3 10s per acre, and the land is to be delivered to the Government on the Ist April next. , During last month the Stite employed 5589 men on co-operative works. The Department of Roads employed 2224 labourers, and the Public Works Department 259 artisans and 3106 labourers. On the North Island Main Trunk Railway works 1083 men were employed, on the Otago Central 663, on the Midland 438, and on the Blenheim-Waipara 256. Ladies' tans, gent's tans, children's tans; tans in all the very best and latest shades, at E. A. Irwin's. Lace boots, button boots, lace shoes, button shoes and strap shoes for ladies, and lace and button boots for gents, in blacks and tans. See our assortment of ladies' and men's black and

tan goods in the latest "vici" kids. E. A. Irwin, Importer, Theatre Buildings.— (Advt.)

On Saturday afternoon Mr Guinness, for Guinness and LeCren, Ltd., put up for auction the 8-roomed house and section in Butler street owned by Mr G. W. Gardner. There was a small attendance, and. the opening bid started at £250, going up in £25 bids until £325 was reached, but as the price did not reach the reserve it was' decided, to deal with the property privately.

The close of the football season at

Morven was marked "by a dance which took place on Thursday, and was largely attended. The arrangements made by the club—decorations, music by Messrs Wilson and Saunders, M.C., Mr. Goodman, and catering by Mr Symon—were all that could be desired, and dancing was kepb lip till between 3 arid 4 o'clock next morning.

One of the older Baldwin engines, which have been doing duty on the HurunuiBluff line,. was a " passenger" by the midday train for Christchurch on Saturday. It had been taken to pieces at Hillside for shipment to Wellington, and in pieces occupied five bogie trucks." The trains on the Wellington section are not apt to be so heavy as on the southern section, and the older Baldwins, overworked down here, will still serve for the lighter traffic of the northern provinces.

Most of the pinus insignis that were growing along the Queen street frontage of .the Park have been cut down, to give a better chance to some other trees to grow better. One effect of the felling, however, is to make the Park more open, and less like a park than ever. It might be suggested that the Park Committee should make a rule that for every tree cut down at least one other—better ten or a'hundred others—should be planted. For some years past there'has been.more cutting than planting done. The Violin. —The most touching, and at the same time the most "cussed-est" instrument (as the Yankee called it who couldn't play it) has during' the last few years made great strides in regaining its premier position amongst all classes of musical folk. Theie is now no reason why sveiy boy and girl should not learn the " Queen of Instruments," as the price at wh"ch they are jffered is within the reach of everyone. Begj and Co., Timaru, will sell yoa one '.<.■: iCa. See them in, their window.—(Auvi.)

We observe that during the last few months a good deal of shingle has been laid down along the beach from the hospital corner northwards, and also some distance southwards, so that the tram-line appearsto be now well protected by the beach from the chance of damage by ordinary seas, and the rubble thrown down looks like a safeguard for the future. ' Near the spot where the line leaves the beach towards the butts, however, there is an evident tendency to cut the beach away, and some more rubble may be needed there if that tendency continues. A concert under the auspices of the Church of England was given in the Makikihi schoolroom last Friday night. There was a good attendance to listen to a splendid programme. Songs were given by Misses Merry, Boyd, Mcllwrick, Thompson, Mrs Shaw, ana Messrs Coates and Hardy; a quartette by the Misses Cartwright and Messrs Shaw and Coates; pianoforte, pieces by Misses Lindsay,- Childs and Simmons; a dialogue by the Misses Simmons. Mr Carter also gave several selections on the gramaphone. Some building has taken place at Morven lately. The directors of the North Otago Butter Factory haVe had their creamery erected, and it is being fitted up for the reception of milk. It is to be hoped that the great success which has attended the operations of similar undertakings elsewhere may reach the Waihao. Additions are also being made to the schoolroom, and Mr Foden, the contractor, will soon have a building sufficient for the wants of the growing population for some time, especially as another school is about to be put up on the Waikakahi, a few miles up the Waihao river. Mr Macandrew, District Engineer, yesterday superintended the reconstruction of the railway bridge over the Harbour Board's tram-line, replacing a wooden structure by steel girders at a higher level, giving more than two feet extra clearance beneath for the stone trucks. Strong web girders built up from plates and angle pieces form the bearers, and the lower angle piece inside carries solid rolled joists, about a foot' deep, to which the rails are fixed, the'greater part of the breadth of the girders being above rail level, so that the best possible has been done to meet the wishes of the Harbour Board. The joists were bolted to the girders yesterday, to be riveted to-day, and the rails laid, ready for traffic this morning. Mr Barrie Marschel, the popular actor, having completed arrangements which will keep him in Timaru for upwards of six weeks, notifies by advertisement in this issue that (in response to numerous re-, quests) he is prepared to receive a limited number of pupils for elocution, oratory and stage deportment. The art of elocution is altogether too much neglected in our midst, and the opportunity of acquiring a. knowledge of so important a subject under a gentleman who has been most, successful in teaching it at Dunedin and other centres should be eagerly embraced | by all admirers of English properly spoken. I

The spinsters of Albury gave a return ball to the Albury bachelors in the railway gnnds-shed on Friday evening, and it was thoroughly enjoyable. Fully 55 couples were present. The shed was beautifully decorated with evergreens and flags, and reflected great credit' on the ladies who carried out the work. During the evening songs were rendered by Messrs A. Cooper and G. Munro, and Mr D. Angland danced a hornpipe and Irish jig. The music was supplied by Messrs Cooper's band from Temuka, Mr J. Norton acted as M.C.. and dancing was kept up merrilv until an early hour. The spinsters wish to thank Mr C. Wederell. of St. Andrews, for the use of flags. Mr J. S. Rutherford for evergreens, and Mr F. West for the use of furniture.

Mr D. Mahoney publishes full particulars J of various properties for sale in town and I country. J

The many friends of Bishop Julius will learn with regret that he is at present indisposed, and is confined to his "bed. A man who was arrested on Saturday night by Constable Brown for drunkenness and using obscene language, will come before the Court this morning. • The Timaru Croquet Club open their lawn on Saturday next. A small fee will be charged for admission to enable he club to effeet some necessary improvements.

A public meeting will be held in the Cullmanntown school to-morrow evening, to discuss the borough loan proposals. The Mayor of Timaru will take the chair at 8 o'clock.

Excursion fares to Ashburton will be issued on Thursday next for the trotting races. The evening train, Ashburton to Timaru, will run one hour 50 minutes later than usual.

• A leaky water-valve in front of the Post Office building should be seen to by the Waterwarks Department of the Timaru Borough Council, as the overflow on the asphalt pavement is' creating a nuisance. We leara that an accident happened to one,of tie hands on the steamer Corinna on Saturday. He fell down No. 2 hold, and sustained severe cuts to his head. Mr Bradley took the injured man to the hospital.

The Timaru Borough Council hold an ordinary meeting this evening. Among the business to be transacted is the appointment of an assistant clerk,, applications for which position close at 5 o'clock this afternoon. ■

Trooper Fowler, who was accidentally kicked by a horse at the camp on Saturday, and sustained a rather severe flesh wound in the leg, is progressing favourably at the Hospital. He is expected to be about again in a, day or two. . The "Evening Post." says:—The white marble bust of the late Sir Harry Atkinson, executed by Mr Pegram, the wellknown English sculptor, to the order of the late stateman's Taranaki constituents, has been placed in Parliamentary Library.

The annual soiree of the 1 ctara Valley Presbyterian Churck will be held on Thursday next, at 6 p.- Trinity Church choir will assist in tin. T.sical service. Entries for the t tchurch grand November show clc the 26th inst. The show will be on the 6th, 7th and Bth Novemb.

A sample t. the red-tapeism which seems to characterise everything military, is afforded in the experience of a Canterbury volunteer reaently. He had qualified for and been presented with the long service medal, arid not wishing to wear his decoration and risk the chance of losing it, he sent up to the Wellington Defence 1 Office, enclosing one shillings worth of stamps, requesting that a ribbon should be forwarded to him. The Department replied that it could not accept stamps in payment, and advised the applicant to apply again, and enclose a postal order for .the shilling. The provisional directors of the Timaru Workers' Co-operative Supply Stores met on Saturday night. The canvasser reported that the share list was going off satisfactorily, considering the slack time of the year (for labour). People who have decided to take up shares, and others who have promised, are reminded that the shareholders' meeting will be held next Thursday, and the 1 secretary will be in attendance to collect intending shareholders' fees. The secretary read out the names, and the various shares were allotted. At next meeting permanent directors will be elected, rules and other business dealt with. It was decided to advertise that all information can be obtained from any of the directors, and the terms are 2s 6d as an entrance fee, 2s 6d per share after allotment, and the balance at not more than Is a share per' month. The shares are limited from 3 to 50.

MAIL SERVICES AND WOOLGROWERS. Of particular interest at present, in view of the impending discussion in the House, on Home mail services, is the proposal to start a Co-operative Woollen Company at Seattle, United States. If the company is formed the China Mutual Steam Navigation Company is prepared to extend their business and place a fast line of steamers to connect New Zealand and Australia with Seattle. Wool-growers in the Hawke's Bay district have already promised to take up shares in the company to the value of £7OOO, and this sum "is likely to be considerably augmented-. Commenting crt the scheme, the Napier " Telegraph " says : —"What strikes us is the opening which this venture and that of the concession to .the steamship company alluded to seem to provide for direct wool trade with the United States and Canada. This view, we consider, ought to influence Parliament in. discussing mail contracts, and lead the House to decide in favour of the Vancouver route."

THE ARIADNE CASE. George Mumford, sailing master of the Ariadne, who was remanded on Wednesday last on a charge of casting away the vessel near Waitaki, on Maich 24th, appeared before the Magistrate at Christchurch on Saturday on three additional charges—casting away the ship in concert with Freke; having at Sydney, with Kerry the owner, and Freke, formed acommon intention to cast away the ship; and at Sydney, with the other two, of conspiring to defraud the underwriters. Mr Bishop, the Magistrate, stated that an improper suggestion had been made to himi that he should allow accused to deposit a certain sum to cover sureties, but it did not come to anything. He doubled the former bail, making accused[s personal bond £4OO, and two sureties of £2OO each. Chief Detective McGrath and ■Constable McLeod (Christchurch) left for Sydney by the Talune on Saturday night to bring back Kerry and Freke.

TIMARU TENNIS CLUB. The annual meeting of members of the Timaru Tennis Club was held in the Arcade rooms on Saturday evening. There was a good attendance, and Mr R. C. Tennent presided. The report and balance sheet were received and discussed, and adopted. The report referred to the heavy expense the club had been put to in shifting quarters from LeCren's terrace to Elizabeth street, and in laying down two asphalt courts; and mentioned the success attending the Easter tournament, due to cordial support from the Ashburton and Waitohi clubs. The balance sheet showed that about £IOO had been handled during the year, and that all subscriptions had been promptly met; that the subscriptions now falling due would wipe out the debit balance, and leave a decent balance to credit at the end of the season to effect further improvements. The new rules were briefly discussed, and a notice of motion affecting the entry fee for ladies, tabled for a special general meeting. Twelve new members were elected by ballot. A president and vice-president were elected (subject to consent), and the retiring officers were re-elected, namely, Mr W. D. Revell, honorary secretary; Mr J. A. Johnson, honorary treasurer; and Messrs C. Hassall, E. A. LeCren, T. Lynch, R. Orwin and F. Cameron, the committee. An animated discussion took place on the question of selecting teams for foreign and homo matches, a motion being eventually carried that Mr Cameron be selector of teams and handicapper, and that any player have the right of challenge, for position, of the player immediately above. It was decided to formally open the season on Friday afternoon next, at half-past 2 o'clock, friends and wellwishers to be cordially invited to attend. The suggested match North Otago v. South Canterbury was favourably discussed and. the committee was requested to get matters in train as soon as possible. Cordial votes of thanks were passed to the ladies of the club for their able assistance at the tournament and on tea days, to the officers and committee, and the chairman, and the meeting closed.

SYNOPSIS OF NEW ADVERTISEMENTS. New Zealand Loan and Mercantile Agency Co.—Geraldine stock sale on Wednesday. Daltret.y and Co.—Washdyke stock sale to-morrow ; have threshing machine for sale.

National Mortgage and Agency Co. Stock sale at Washdyke to-morrow; at Geraldine on Wednesday ; clearing sale near Pleasant Point on 24th inst.

D. Mahoney—List of properties in. town and country for sale. Commissioner of Crown Lands—Section at Raincliff on offer for lease.

'Nevr Zealand Railways—Train fares for Asbburton trots on Thursday. Totara Valley Presbyterian Church Annual soiree on Thursday nest.

Madame Elvinp—Has taken rooms in Arthur street; hours 10 to 10.

Canterbury Grand November Show On 6th, 7th, and Bth November, entries close 26th October.

Culluianntown—Meeting to discuss Borough loan proposals to-morrow evening. James Granger—Wants to rent house, north end of town.

Timaru Croquet Club—Open the season on Saturday next. Mr Barrie Marsche!—ls taking ' pupils for elocution, oratory, etc. Mrs Russell—Free lessons on dross - making; rooms next Dr Cox, dentist. Assembly Rooms—Free lecture on health to ladies only on Friday at 3 p.m. T. and J. Thomson—Details of heavy seasonable stocks. Wanteds—Four notices.