The Timaru Herald. SATURDAY, FEBRUARY 1, 1902. TOWN & COUNTRY.

Timaru Herald, Volume LXXVI, Issue 11670, 1 February 1902, Page 2

The Timaru Herald. SATURDAY, FEBRUARY 1, 1902. TOWN & COUNTRY.

A trial of the Jones Lever binder will be held at Fairlie on the 6th inst. A summoned meeting of Court. Southern Cross will be held on Tuesday nest, at 7.30 p.m. The Borough Council invite tenders for works in Rhodes and Stafford streets. Tenders close on 14th inst. at noon.

Captain Edwin advised at 11.52 a.m. as follows :—" Moderate to strong easterly winds, glass rise, poor tides."

The City Rifles fire this evening at 600 yards, with the .303 rifles, for ti'ophies presented by Lieutenant-Colonel Reid and Mr E. Rice.

The. attendance at the Centuiy Swimming Baths for the week ended yesterday was as follows: —Women and girls, 107; men and boys, 510; total, 617.

To Heads of Families. —Now that the schools are taking up, parents' will do well to buy their boots at Prosser's Arcade Boot shop. Every pair below cost. Balance by auction.—(Advt.)

Mr John. Hutcheson, senior member for Wellington, states that his present intention is not to stand for re-election to, the House of Representatives at the General Elecion.

The Rev. S. Buchanan will preach in the Primitive Methodist Church to-morrow. Subject in the morning, "Fearing yet Trusting"; evening, "Pronounced Incurable, Afterwards Healed." Harvest is now in full swing in the Winchester district, and there are some splendid crops. On the Main South road a field of wheat, belonging to Mr Simmons, and a field of oats, belonging to Mr Alexander Shaw, are a credit to the district.

The Winchester School will reopen on next Monday morning, when the teachers, Mr Steven and Miss Aimers, will be glad to see a full attendance. Under the new School Attendance Act pupils must attend school four days every week at the least, and the truant officer intends to see that the law is strictly enforced. It's the same everywhere, time tells the story,' and 99 times out of every 100 the demand is for the Brinsmead piano, 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 Native Inspector, under the Public Health Act, paid a preliminary visit to the Arowhenua kaik on Thursday, and at a meeting of the natives in the evening made an explanation of the provisions of the Act and of his reasons for visiting the locality. Yesterday he made an inspection of the various dwellings and surroundings. Several improvements were suggested, and these he expected would receive attention before his next visit.

The Timaru Pigeon Flying Club held a race from Invercargill on Thursday last for a trophy presented by the club. Twenty-six birds competed, representing eight owners. The winning bird, Mr J. Thomson's Brassey, flew the air. line distance of 207 miles in six hours six minutes 47 seconds. Brassey has now won three races in succession. The following birds were timed in: —J. Thomson's Brassey, 993 yds per minute; S. R. Bums' Surprise, 991; G. Thomson's Renown, 989; R. Warrington's Speed, 981; R. Boase's Anything, 946. The club desires to thank Mr Duncan, stationmaster at Invercargill, for liberating the birds; and also Messrs Watson and Shirtclifi'e for again acting as judges. This concludes the present racing season. The annual concert of the Kapua. School was held on Thursday evening List. There was a large attendance of the public. The programme was provided principally by the children, and reflected great credit on the teacher," Miss Fife. Among the items which elicited special praise may be mentioned the following Navy Soldiers " by the boys, and hoop drill by eight of the bigger girls. Mr Dugdale's rendering of " Mother in My Dreams " was good. The " Convent Bells" was rendered by Miss M. and Nellie Hayman, " The Pedlar" by Sidney Hurst, and a duet, '* The viipsy Maid," was given by Miss and Mr Hayman. Some of the boys were capital in " The Kapua Darkies," a dialogue in character. Amy Hurst, Alice Dugdale, Norrice Lollar and Emily Keugler acted " The Gossips " to perfection. Fruit and refreshments were handed round to the children after the concert.

The " Mataura Ensign" states that Mr Thomas Logan, the well-known farmer of Otama, who lately returned from a trip to Scotland, purchased, when at Home, two bushels of Waverley oats. From the first sowing (of two bushels) Mr Logan was rewarded with a return of 113 bushels. After the 113 bushels, of Waverley oats had been carefully screened and dressed there was left to Mr Logan last spring about 80 bushels of seed oats for sowing. His crop this year is undoubtedly one of the best and heaviest in the district, and it is not exaggerating to say that- the yield will be fully 105 bushels per acre. Logan this year expects to thresh 600 sacks, and out of this number he will have for disposal 500 sacks. The marvellous return of 600 sacks from two bushels of seed in two seasons is undoubted proof that the Waverley is an extraordinary cropper. The Waverley is a very thinskinned oat and an ideal millers' grain. It is fairly safe to predict that the Waverley will become one of the most popular and profitable cats in New Zealand.

' A special meeting of the Geraldine District High School Committee was held on TV e dries day night. Present—Messrs T. Sherratt (chairman), J. J. McCaskey, T. Bowkett, A. Sugden, W. S. Maslin, T. t Dyer and the headmaster. The headm-;s-jler reported that the school had opened number of children in attendance for instruction in secondary subiects was 19. -•otlftr children were expected to raise this total to 23. The average attendance for the first six half days was 205.5. Correspondence was read from Messrs P. BilI lings and. C. Groves, complaining that their | children, after passing Standard IV., had I been put back by the headmaster into i the last year's standard.—Left with the headmaster. Eleven applications for the position of extra teacher were received from the Board. The applicant that the Board selected for the position wrote withdrawing her application. After consideration it was decided to recommend another applicant for the Board's approval. n was decided to fence off a portion of the school ground for a horse paddock. Messrs Slierratt and Dyer were appointed to inspect and estimate the cost and make application to the Board for funds to carry out the work. Messrs T. Sherratt and Dyer were appointed a visiting committee for the month.

. The Waimataitai School will resume work oil Tuesday morning next, at 9 o'clock. The Premier has accepted the patronship of the Taranaki Rifle /• ssociation.

Mr A. W- Renall, one cf ;-.e pionrtis of the Wairarapa district, died <n Thursday, aged 88. He was a member of the General Assembly when that body met at Auckland. He "had been. a confirmed invalid for five years. . The Rev. J. N. Buttle will preach _at . the Wesley an Church to-morrow, morning and evening. Holy Goinmunioh will be administered after tie evening service. We are informed that the employees of Fairfield Freezing. Works, Ashburton, with their friends and others, are coming to Timaru by train this morning, to picnic on. Caroline Bay. To-day! To-day! After-season sale now 011! Stock to bs reduced by two thousand pounds. Sound seasonable drapery selling regardless of cost. Quoting prices can give little idea of the values. Early inspection, invited.—Adams and Co. —(Advt.) Mr McLachlan, member for Ashburton, addressed his constituents in the Oddfellows' Hall on Thursday evening. He eulogised the Government, particularly the Premier, and prophesied an uneventful session. He received a vote of thanks, and a vote of confidence in the Government was also passed. Mr T. J. Burns, the licensee, has effected the purchase of the freehold of the Empire Hotel premises, from the owners, Messrs Smithson and Raymond. The hotel is one of the handsomest and most widely known in Canterbury, and it is understood that Mr Burns contemplates at an early date making substantial additions to the building. A man named Williams was fined £5 Is, with costs £5 ss. &d, at the Wanganni Police Court for supplying liquor at Raetihi, inland from Wanganui, to a Maori woman. The Magistrate, Mr Kettle, reserved judgment on a second charge of supplying the woman (whom accused claimed to be his wife a. n 'ording to the Maori custom) with liquor.

There was a good attendance at the annual ram fair at Hastings on. Thursday, but bidding was very poor, both for flock and stud sheep. The entries totalled 2162 flock rams, and 108 stud rams. The highest price obtained for a stud ram was 21gns for a Lincoln ram, sent forward by Messrs B. and W. Raignor, of Taratahi, whilst was the highest figure obtained for flock rams.

The annual meeting of the New Zealand Ironmasters' Association opened at Christchurch yesterday. The report and balance-sheet we !, e adopted. Mr W„ Cable (Wellington) was elected president, and Messrs Alex. Burt (Dunedin), G. Fraser, (Auckland), and J. L. Scott (Christchurch), vice-presidents. It was stated that the' Association could not be registered under the name of New Zealand, and will therefore be registered under the name of Otago, as the majority of the members reside there.

It is proposed to accord the Premier, who will visit Westland early nest month, a public reception. It is understood that it will be the last visit to the district for some time, and advantage will be taken of the event to specially recognise his services to the colony at large, particularly in the matter of his prompt offer of additional troops for South Africa, and his spirited support to the whole Imperial policy. It is proposed to entertain the Premier at a banquet, the function to be representative of the whole of Westland.

At the annual conference of the New Zealand United Fire Brigade Association to be held on March 10th,.it is proposed to hold a public exhibition of fire escapes for the benefits of delegates attending the conference. Several patentees of fire escapes throughout* the colony have expresed their intention of attending at'Hokitika at the time of the conference with''■their appliances and giving practical exhibitions of work to be performed. A special construction with window openings will be erected for the purpose of a' proper trial being made in view of the -general public, who will be afforded every means of in- ■ specting the advantages of different escapes brought under the notice of Secretary Gilberd, of Napier, and a local committee are now making the necessary arrangements for the exhibition. A number of sheep dealers were chatting together at a street corner last Saturday when the conversation turned upon the war. It was suggested by one of them, and unanimously accepted by the rest, that if a Tenth 'Contingent is sent to South Africa it ought to be composed of sheep dealers, stock agents and auctioneers, with the king dealer of South Canterbury in charge. It was agreed that such a contingent would find special work to do, for which it would be peculiarly fitted, in dealing with captured stock, and in capturing .more. An energetic Washdyke farmer would, it was expected, be anxious to accompany them, to warn the Afrikanders against the New Zealand stockmen's form of confidence trick-trot-ting at auctions; unless he were more anxious to remain to see the Land and Livestock Auctions Bill passed before the Heavy Brigade became " returned troopers."

SYNOPSIS OF NEW ADVERTISE-

MENTS.

Stronach Bros, and Morris, Dunedin —lmportant clearing sale at Gleritiam estate on 20th inst.

Farmers' Jixchange Co.—Sell poultry, produce, furniture, etc., this day. Maling and Shallcrass —Fairlie sale on Monday, live stock market at Geraldine on Wednesday; stock at Upper Rangitata bridge on 6th inst. Guinness and LeCren, Ltd.—Stock sale at Fairlie on Monday, Washdyke 'on Tuesday, Geraldine on Wednesday, Waimate Friday, farm at Seadown at early date; sheep farm at Waimate rooms March Bth. Canterbury Farmers' Co-operative Association —Washdyke stock sale on Tuesday; Geraldine on Wednesday; farm near Winchester for private sale. National Mortgage and Agency Co.— Geraldine stock sale on Wednesday.

Dalgety and Co. —Have grazing run to lease.

Waimataitai —School reassembles on Tuesday next at 9 a.m. Mrs J. H. Coombs—Resumes teaching on the sth inst.; terms at Dresden. Timaru Borough Council—Call tenders for work in Rhodes and Stafford streets.

S.C. Board of Education —Invite applications for teacherships. Thos. Greenhall, Hunter—Wants tenders for harvest work.

Miss Hall and assistant—Music lessons resumed on the 6th inst. Primitive Methodist Church —Services for Sunday next. Fairlie^ —Trial of Jones Lever binder on the 6th inst-. Miss Williams—Resumes music lessons on the 6tli inst.

Court Southern Cross—Special summoned meeting on Tuesday next. Mr William Greene—Resumes lessons at Arcade stodio on 13th inst. Park View—Mrs and Miss Pearson resume lessons -on 6th inst.

T. Wagstaff—Has text books on hand for all schools. D. Mahoney—Has house and land for sale. R.W., Box 264. Dunedin—-Wants rooms at Timaru for 10 days.

Osborne Binders—Few on sale barbed wire factory at low. prices. Penrose's Drapery Establishment—Hawthorne bicycles on sale at £9 10s. Theatre Royal—Sacred concert by Hollander Company to-morrow evening. Volunteers of South Canterbury—Dates of annual muster parades. Ninth Contingent—lmportant district orders by Lieutenant-Colonel Bailey. Funeral notice—By Lister and Barrie. Wanteds—Five notices.