The Timaru Herald. FRIDAY, NOVEMBER 8, 1901. TOWN & COUNTRY.

Timaru Herald, Volume LXXV, Issue 11600, 8 November 1901, Page 2

The Timaru Herald. FRIDAY, NOVEMBER 8, 1901. TOWN & COUNTRY.

The final results of the Patea election are as follows : Mr Haselden, 1890 votes; Mr Heslop, 1719 votes. Twenty-one piers of the mole staging have been completed and the pile engine yesterday hung over for the driving of the 22nd. Stone shows at high tide to the 16th pier. We understand that the Inspector of Machinery, now in Timaru, is for the first time inspecting water-motors. These were brought under his official notice by an amending Act oi last year.

We hear that in soma dry situations oats are coming into ear, on straw only three or four inches long. Tlie only thing that can be done in such cases is to turn stock into the paddocks. 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 wimples. Prosser's Tiinaru Boot Warehouse.—(Advt.) The Mayor and Councillors' annual picnic and water-works inspection is to come o£E to-day, weather permitting. A numerous party has bec.i invited, and an innovation is being made this year, ladies being among the invited. One of the principal objects to -which attention will be paid, is the scene of the late heavy slip and break-away of the water-race on Mjjit Horrible.

Tht " Official Year Book " for 1901 (the tenth year ot issue) is now in the bookselleis' hands, and is a valuable shilling's wc.rt:i. It would be impossible to produce >iieh a book (of 640 fcages, besides broad sheets, numerous plates of diagrams, and a few photo-prints) for sale at Is, but of course a large portion of it is a reprint of previous issues, with the statistics bright up to date. The results of (he census of Ist April last are incorporated in this issue, and* Governmental returns, general and local, are given with much completeness.

The committee of the Waimate Horticultural Society met on Wednesday evening last, the members present being the Rev. Mr Gibson, Messrs Scott, Hargreaves, Smith and Wilson. Mr Gibson thanked the committee for electing him as president, at the same time expressing regret at the resignation of Mr N. Francis. Letters were received from Mrs Studholme with annual subscription and consenting to act as judge of needlework. Messrs and Knowles also wrote accepting appointments as judges. The matter of arrangements for refreshment stall at the show wus left to a subcommittee.

The Borough Council offices will be closed to-day and to-morrow.

Captain Edwin advised yesterday : North to west and south-west gale;glass fall, tides good, indications for heavy rain. At Court yesterday morning, before Mr J. Jackson, J.P., a first offender was fined ss. in default 24 hours' imprisonment, for dimkenness.

The Rev. D. J. Steele is to preach at Pleasant. Point Presbyterian Church on •Sunday next, and the Rev. J. White will conduct service at Waitohi and Sutherlands.

Messrs Priest and Holdgate, South Canterbury agents, received word yesterday that the McCormick left-hand openback binder had been awarded the only gold medal at the Metropolitan Show at Christchurch.

As the Fairlie Military Sports are to be held to-morrow, the special train arrangements relating thereto will be found in another column. The special leaves Timaru at 8.20 a.m., and Fairlie on the return journey at 6.45 p.m.

Our Fairlie correspondent wired last night:—A heavy north-west gale blew on Wednesday till 4 p.m., when it changed . to south, and heavy rain fell, lasting for some hours. It has done great good to the country, which is now looking well. Owing to the public holiday falling on Saturday, the Mackenzie Mounted Rifles' sports will be held on that day, instead of on Monday, as previously advertised. The committee at Fairlie is busy perfecting the arrangements. A cricket match will be played in Victoria Park, Winchester, on Saturday afternoon, commencing at 2 p.m., between Winchester and Temuka. The Winchester' team is B. R. Macdonald, A: McLean, Kalaugher, Deßenzy, Opie (3), Tomlinson, Steven, Shallard, Eaterson (2), Wright (2).. The many friends of Mr and Mrs T. Pringle heard with deep regret yesterday that their eldest son, John Nicol Pringle, had died' early in the morning. The deceased, who was in the prime of life, had been ill for a long while, and had had the best of. medical attention and skill in Timaru and Dunedin. The loss is a very sad ! one, and Mr and Mrs Pringle have the deepest' sympathy of a wide circle of friends in their hour of trouble. The funeral takes place -to-morrow afternoon. 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. There is now no reason why every boy and gifT should not learn the " Queen of Instruments," as the price at wrr'ah they are -iffered is within the reach of everyone. Beg? and Co., Timaru, will sell yoa one foe 2Cs. See them in their window.—-(A itvt.} Wednesday night's rain ceased all too soon about 11 p.m., when between 40 and 50 points had fallen here. It would however do a lot of good, and more can only be hoped for. It was enough, we have observed, to moisten the dry surface layer of loose soil, but not enough to moisten 'he dried surface of soICL ground, which is in line with experience elsewhere, that a loose surface retards evaporation. The storm was cold enough to put a sheet of snow on the upper half of the fronra' r?nges, but this disappeared very quickly from the sunny faces. Last night some light showers of rain fell. Mr FranKs, head ranger for the South Canterbury Acclimatisation Society, visited the Milford Lagoon yesterday morning for the purpose .of inspecting the work done thei previous day in the direction of opening a new mouth. He was accompanied, by Messrs A. Colville* and Edgeler. While on the beach they observed a boat at sea, approaching the breakers. Mr ' Franks took the Society's boa*t and with his companions went out through the mouth of the river, secured the derelict, and towed it in. After considerable trouble they brought it to the Society's boat shed and made it secure. The boat proved to be a lifeboat about 20ft long. It contained a boot and a sheath knife. A portion of a name " Antioco A—" appeared on the stern, other letters being obliterated. It is evident that this is the lifeboat from the barque Antioco Accame which lies wrecked near Kartigi. Mr Franks at once communicated with the Collector of Customs at Timaru. The Waimate School Committee met on Wednesday last. Members present: Messrs Hamilton (chairman), Colville, Scott, Mathias, Smith, and Jackson. A letter from the EOi cation Board stated that the Rev. 0- !! :.• lay would report on the drain and partition curtain. Mr Steward, M.H.R.. wrote that the cadet corps would not get- capitation, but model rifles would be supplied. The roll number was reported to be 468, average attendance 427. Mr Geo. Park had resigned his teachership as he, had been appointed locum .tenens at the new school Waihao Downs. Mr Park's resignation Was accepted, and it was resolved to record on the minutes the committee's appreciation of his good service at the srhool. It was resolved that the school break up for holidays on December 12th and re-open on January 27th, 1902, the chairman of the High School Board, Rev. G. Barclay, to be .asked to preside on the occasion of breaking up, and Mrs Studholme to be asked to distribute the prizes. The headmaster was granted a few days leave of absence extra for the holidays if he should require it in consequence of his intended trip to Australia. Of . two applications for pupil teachership Miss E. Simmons was appointed. Several necessary repairs were : eported on by Mr Scott, some of them of long standing. It was resolved to call the attention of vhe Education Board to the necessity for tiißse lepairs with a. request to have t ,em effected as soon as possible. It is expected that the school concert and dramatic performance on the 19th instant will prove highly successful. Messrs Colville and Smith are visitors till next meeting, Accounts for £3 Is were passed for pay n int. FIRE AT TEMUKA.

An alarm of fire caused some little excitement at Temuka yesterday afternoon. There was some uncertainty as to where the fire had occurred but the brigade turned out smartly. The general public looked upon the ringing of the bell with some suspicion as it happened that at the time it gave its preliminary clang, the nuptial ceremonies of the daughter of the captain of the Fire Brigade, Air D. Hen-y. had just been consummated. Howerer, the appearance of the engine, with all pppliances, served to dissipate any lassitude on the part of the public and' an excited throng followed the Drigade from the station. The engine was drawn by Mr Collier's express, the first at the station, but the reel carriage which was attached capsized, and a little delay ensued. By the time the engine had reached the north end 'of the town, cyclists reported that danger had been averted, and a return to the station was made. The fire, which might have resulted more seriously, occurred in a galley belonging to Mr C. Bateman, threshing mill proprietor. It stood in an open section near his shed, and it is presumed that it ignited through sparks flying from a fire lighted at some distance, used to heat soldering irons. This fire was extinguished by Mr F. Bateman, when he left off work, as far as he knows, and no danger was anticipated. "WJien a wind, arose the fire was observed, and it was only extinguished by the efforts of neighbours when the body frame of the galley had been destroyed. Mr Bateman is absent in Christchureh, and so far as is known, there was no insurance.

MARIST SCHOOL CONCERT.

The annual concert in aid of the Catholic Boys 'School was held in the Theatre Royal last evening, when, in spite of the rather boisterous weather, there was a very good attendance of parents, friends, and scholars. These school gatherings are always made interesting, as apart from presenting a capital programme, they show the tendency of the work of the i school, and the adaptability of the scholars to the wishes and instructions of their teachers. Last evening there was any amount of variety, and all the performers, after their first nervousness, acquitted themselves creditably, some with great credit. The younger pupi's led off with a " swimming" chorus, giving an illustration of the art set to music. Master N. Geaney followed with a capital recitation, and after him came a humorous little ditty, nicely sung by Master J. Goulding. A moral dialogue " The Evil Adviser" by Masters C. Goulding, T. McGrath, and S. Schaab, held up to the young mind the evils of deception, and the rewards of virtue and truth. Master H. Cox was very successful with his solo "The Little Piggies," creating • hearty, laughter by his clever rendering. In fact, all the soloists were distinctly good. Master E. Dennehv securing a very hearty encore for his singing of a pleasant little negro ditty " Happy little Sam." Masiw T. Doyle sang " Meddlesome Harry,"

another humorous ,>roduction, wlrrji was well received. An k tion so.ig illustrating the old fable ti " Xue Fox and the Crow," was very funny, the boys entering into the spirit of the story, and a dialogue expressing dislike of tale bearers, by Masters E. Dennehy and J. O'Dowd, was also well done. The senior boys gave a very good exhibition of dumb-bell drill, the exercises being attractive and smartly done. The second part was taken up with a farce "No. 1, Round the Corner." The plot hangs round the misappropriation of certain articles of wearing apparel by fellow-lodgers, the discovery _of mistakes by both parties resulting in many humorous situations. The two principal parts were well done by Masters M. Geaney and M. Schaab, while Masters D'Arcy and Burns assisted in smaller parts. The programme concluded with a rondo by the scholars " Good Night." Miss Fitzgerald played the accompaniments- very nicely to the various songs and exercises, and was ably assisted by Father Aubrey, on the violin. The Marist Brothers wish to heartily thank the Garrison Band for so kindly turning out and playing at the door for some time before the "concert.

SYNOPSIS OF NEW ADVERTISE. MENTS.

Farmers' Exchange Co.—Sell potatoes, furniture, etc, this day; have oil engine for private sale. Guinness and LeCren, Ltd.—Sale of exhibited stock at show ground on Thursday next. Mackenzie Mounted Rifles Military sports at Fairlie to-morrow, not Monday. Budd at the show—Luncheon and teas to suit all purses. Pleasant Point Presbyterian Church Services for Sunday next. . Mr W. Burmester—Thanks Fire Brigade and others.. . „ ~ D. Mahoney—Has hotel ,to let in Soutu Canterbury. ' , n McCormick Binder—Only gold medal at Cliristcliurch show. John Ballantyne and Co.—Novelties for show and race week. A. H. Hathaway Piano and organ tuner; orders at Mr Wagstaff's. Wesleyan Church —Services for Sunday next. „ .

New Zealand Railways—Train arrangements for Fairlie to-morrow. Waimate County Council —Call tenders for Australian timber; specifications at " Herald" office. J. S. Turnbull—Calls tenders for building creameries. Funeral notice—By J. E. Beckingham. Wanteds—Three notices.