TOWN & COUNTRY.

Timaru Herald, Volume LXXVI, Issue 11665, 25 January 1902, Page 2

TOWN & COUNTRY.

The local agent of the Labour Bureau, Constable Crawford, has vacancies for a ploughman, four boys for farm work aD good wages, and a waitress. Important Notice. As premises are coming down, I am selling the whole stock of boots and shoes at regardless of cost. Balance will be sold by auction. —Piosser's Arcade Boot Shop.—(Advt.) Yesterday there were 300 rams, comprising English and Border Leicester, Shropshire*, Southdowns, and Romneys.on board the Janet Nicoll which was in the harbour. All the sheep were taken on board at Oamaru and are for Wellington.

To-day I To-day! After-season sale now on! Stock to be reduced by two thousand pounds. Soucd seasonable drapery selling Tegardless of cost. Quoting prices can give little idea of the values. Karlv inspection invited.—Adams and Co. —(A'dvt.) The Railway Department have made a start with the erection of the goods shed at the Levels. A good portion of the maerial is on the ground and an efficient staff is at work. It is to be hoped that the shed will be built in sufficient time to receive the grain coming in this year. In spite of the small birds beiug so plentiful this year, caterpillars aie destroying whole crops of barley in the Leeston district. One account says that they are literally filling the ditches and eating eveiything'before them in their march. A more sober and probable story is that they destroy the crop by biting off and letting the heads fall to the ground

Thursday's nor'-wester was much more violent and destructive in North, than in South Canterbury, ripe crops of oats were badly threshed; windows blown in, chimneys and telegraph poles blown down; and in Lytlelton harbour several vessels dragged their anchors; but no seruvus damage was done. One consolatory fact for farmers is that the gale destroyed many nests of small birds by blowing them out of the trees.

After our reporter left the Fire Brigade poiii] on Thursday evening, His Worship the Mayor took occasion to state that he will not follow the usual practice and sit «.s Mayor for a second term. In very plain language he expressed his dissatisfaction with the manner in which he has been treated by the Councillors. He had been blamed for not proceeding to carry out the schemes for which the ratepayers have by polls given their sanction, but he explained that, he is helpless to do anything through the virtual antagonism of Councillors. In order to proceed with these matters, the extension of the drainage works for instance, there is a certain amount of committee work to be done, and Councillors will not respond to calls to attend committee meetings for this puiposo: consequently his hands are tied. He wished the ratepayers to be aware of these facts, which, he considers, justify liim in believing that Councillors are not prepared to assist him, and consequently lie is not prepared to continue to act as Mayor.

The Rev. W. Finlnyson preaches at Trinity Presbyterian Church to-morrow. At 12.40 p.m., yesterday, Captain Edwin advised as follows: —Northerly gale; glass Xull. The Rev. .). N. Buttle will prench at the Wesloyun Chinch to-morrow, morning und evening. Mr C. S. FniKi'.r hug:' to nci<nowl«d|j;(! rjcidpt of piucein of books from Mcnditnn:i< Reid, Cowan, Mason, and Mr Itoolhroyd. .The South 'Canterbury AccliiiinfiHiiUoii Society notify thai miy pinnon, or per sons caught shooting imlivti «"'"" will '"' proseetifed. Tim Rev. H. Bii<li»iihii will |,i',iiu:h in the Melhodist Church to-morrow inorniii|{ at 11 11.111., " A |iroti|)e|iiiiH Chu/cli " ; hvud ing, 6.30 p.m., ''A talk with yoimj/ imut." Wuslidyke, 7 p.m., «"|iply. The Mouth UiiiiUii'lmcy Mowilwl UifleM fired for Irojihics pnwiiil'nd liy Mr </. Dor« and the company, the conditions lining 10 shots at 600 yds, 'The wlnncrx ww« Trooper BurgoKM Ist mid Corpontl li'infity 2nd.

The ciirclnkur'« l.iilly of vlwilorx to fho Cen.tiuy Commemoration liiil.lih for the wck ended yesterday wan 976, an incroiiKO of about 200 on the provioiw week, Mio total was made up of 712 men mid boyH, 164 women and girls. A sanitary mutter that iulverti«c« very prominently its claim lo attention, is n choked drain in Barnard street, within it stone's throw of tho Borough Council offices. For some days this has kept the asphalt footpath wet with the drainage springing up above the block. It's the same everywhere, time tells the story, and 99 times out of every 100 the demand is for the Brinsmead i»uno, because they are built to last, not for 5 or 10 years, but for a lifetime. Their tone appeals to the ear, their durability and price to your pocket, their direct appeal is to you. Why reject it? Interview them at Begg's, next Theatre.—(Advt-.)

The Hon. Major Steward, who has just returned from a visit to the Chatham Islands, says that the islanders would be pleased to have a thousand Boer prisoners quartered on the islands, as the prisoners, with a ship of war and two or three companies of infantry to watch them, would provide a market for farm and garden produce. Major Steward thinks the Chathams would be a good gaol for prisoners of war, a? they could not get away and could be easily guarded. Mr F. Palliser received yesterday twelve pairs of black opossums, on account of the South Canterbury Acclimatisation Society, for liberation at the White Rocks stream reserve, on Mr Pringle's station, Nimrod Bush. The animals were secured from the Southland Society, and are in good condition. Several wallabies are expected in a few days, and will be liberated as soon as received. Local sportsmen should' be highly pleased with the new acquisition, and will no doubt look eagerly | forward to the time when they will spend a day or two shooting among the 'possums and wallabies. The Timaru Presbytery met at Albury in the Albury church on Thursday evening at 6.15. An appeal from the decision of the Presbytery in connection with the call to Trinity Church to the Rev. R. Jackson had been handed in, and it was resolved to summon the commissioners who presented the appeal to the next meeting of the Presbytery. By permission of th» Moderator, a petition signed by a large number of members and adherents of Trinity Church, in favour of the establishment of a second Presbyterian church in Timaru, was laid on the table, and it was agreed to postpone consideration of it till next meeting. There was a good parade of the South Canterbury Mounted Rifles at Kingsdown on Thursday evening, 43 men being present, under Captain Wood and Lieutenant Kirkland. Some good, work was being-gone through, when, unfortunately, a heavy shower came on and caused the operations to come to an abrupt close. Upon invitation from Mrs Brookland, the whole company adjourned to the homestead, where refreshments were handed round, and needless to say were greatly enjoyed. The kindness of Mr and Mrs Brookland was much appreciated, and as the men left chears were heartily given for them. The Timaru Pigeon Club got off a race from Clinton on Thursday for a trophy presented by the club. Twenty-two birds competed representing seven owners. The 1 air line distance to winner's loft was 155 miles, which was flown in 4 hours _ w sß minutes 42 seconds. The following birds were timed in—J. Thomson's Brassey 931 7-10vds per minute, G. Thomson's Rocket 925*2-7, W. Young's Sunbeam 922 1-3, R. Boase's Anything 905 4-5, A. Burford's Silver Star 893 - The club desires to thank Mr S. R. Burns for taking the times, Mr A. Shirtcliffe for acting as judge and also the stationmaster at Clinton for liberating the birds. The season for the old birds will finish on Thursday when a race will be flown from Invercargill. The annual training camp of the Mackenzie Mounted Rifles commenced-on Thurs-

day. A squad of men was busy most of the day putting up tents and making the camp snug. A strong nor'-wester blew and made the work unpleasant especially for the cook. The camp is pitched in the recreation ground at Fairlie, and is to be carried on mucli' as it was last year. Owing to various causes the majority of the corps were unable to get in, but more are expected before Saturday. The unfortunate necessity of postponing in the spring and again lately owing to the weather has upset men's arangements. and besides the late season has kept many away at work, who would otherwise have come into camp. A rare treat is promised to the musical patrons of Timaru. for we are to have a season of two nights of the Alice Hollander Concert Company, who are playing a successful season in Dunedin. The company will be Miss Alice Hollander, the phenomenal contralto, Mr Neal McCay, Mr J. C. Williamson's new tenor, Herr Gerard Yollmar, violincellist, and Mr Ernest Farrell, solo pianist. This company is without doubt the strongest musical combination that has ever visited Timaru, and it is to be hoped that the public will make an effort to patronise such great artists as those above mentioned. Mr Joseph Gibbs, who was through New Zealand with Jean Gerardy, is piloting this company, and he speaks "most glowingly of Herr Vollmar as a violincellist of the first water.

| A fairly heavy south-easterly swell was rolling yesterday and the beneficial effect of ' the new mole in cutting off such a sea from the old breakwater was well exhibited. There was an available " boat harbour" in the angle between the two works, and one could go out to the outer end of the curve, even at high tide, without ' risk of even a splashing. There was, however, a strong range in the hirbour, coming in at the entrance, the stronger, no dc.ubt, through the greater depths made at the entrance by dredging. It might be well worth while for the Harbour Board to consider the advisability of providing a temporary "range-breaker," to make th« berths quieter for the many months which must yet elapse before the eastern mole is carried to a point where it would cut off the bulk of the range. The opening social in connection with the new Presbyterian Church at Albury was held in the church on Thursday evening. The Eev. Mr Lawrie, late minister of the charge,, presided, and there was a very large attendance, the building being filled to the doors. Short and appropriate addresses were given by the Rev. Messrs Lawrie, Morrison, Gillies, Watt, Todd, and Barclay, the last-named causing considerable amusement by the relation of some of his early experiences in connection with the district. Songs were acceptably rendered by Mrs Sommerville and Mr J. Lane, of Timaru, and the Fairlie choir, under their conductor, Mr Willoughby, sang a few items very nicely. Tea was dispensed in the new schoolroom, and was much appreciated by • all. Proceedings were made most interesting by the presentation of a purse of sovereigns to Mr and Mrs Lawrie, and a beautiful silver teapot to Mrs Cowan, of Albury, in recognition of many kindnesses rendered to friends.

SYNOPSIS OF NEW ADVERTISE MENTS.

Farmers' Exchange Co.—Sell produce, harness,' groceries, etc., this day. ; furniture, on the 29th inst. ; have Building Society appropriation for sale. National Mortgage and Agency Co.—• Point stock sale on Monday. Tuesday '!>• niukii, Geraldine Wednesdav, 3rd February at Fairlie.

Dalgety and Co.—Pleasant Point stock sale on Monday, Temuka on Tuesday, Fairlie on 3rd February. Maling and Shallcrass—Sell stock at Point Monday, Temuka Tuesday, Geraldine Wednesday, clearing sale at Woodbury on 30th inst.; property at Fairlie on 3rd February; stock sale at Upper Rangitata Bridge on 6th February.

Guinness and LeCren, Ltd.—Stock sale at Point on Monday, Temuka Tuesday, Geraldine Wednesday, Fairlii! 3rd February; valuable farm at Seadown at early data. Canlerbury Farmers' Co-operative Association — Horses at Tattersall's to-day; M.o<:k. lit Point on Monday, and Temuka on Tuesday; lioj'kos at Studholme at early dale. Mjkk K. McOuinncss-Resumes lessons on piano on February 2nd ; al, homo after «!)llt iimt. Tltuit.ti! Royal—Opening Alice Hollander concert season on 30th inst. A. /). iSutherlatid, Omararama —Wants iriiirrivl blacksmith. H.C. Acclimatisation Society—lmportant notice to killing native, name. Trinity Presbyterian Church—Rev. W. Finlayson preaches to-morrow. J. 'Brown, lliverslea—Calls tenders for feuding off rape. Flourmiller, Oamaru—Wants a roller - man to take charge. Primitive Methodist Church—Services for Sunday next. Timaru Lodge of Druidg—Notice to mambi'is to attend funeral to-morrow. Funeral notice -Jiy J. Kadcliffe. Wanteds—Seven notices.