TOWN & COUNTRY

Timaru Herald, Volume LXXVI, Issue 11687, 21 February 1902, Page 2

TOWN & COUNTRY

E.M.S. Ringarooma has left Wellington for Lyttelton.

A large number of entries are being received ior the agricultural show to be held at Hokitika next Wednesday.

Captain Edwin advised at, noon yesterday as follows: —Strong north-east to nortli and west winds, after ten hours from now, glass lall soon, tides good. A breach of promise case, Nellie Maud Banks v. F. B. Wilkins, of Wellington,' has been settled out of Court, defendant consenting to judgment for £2OO and costs.

Ladies' chrome shoes, button or lace, 5s 6d; bluchers, 4s 9d; men's shooters, 7s 9d; children's from Is pair to clear. Last lew days at Frosser's Arcade Boot Shop.—(Advt.) The body of an elderly man was found yesterday morning in the Wanganui river close to the cattle wharf. There is no clue so far to its identity. It had evidently been in the water over nine days. The Justice Department has replied to Mr Jellicoe's request for a general enquiry into the administration of the Wellington prisons to the effect that when tha present Halswell Enquiry Commission reports the Minister wiil be in a better position to say whether a general enquiry is necessary or advisable. A deputation waited on the Mayor of Kelson yesterday in reference to the question of local co-operation in the Seddon testimonial. The Mayor agreed, to call a public meeting next Monday to consider the steps to be taken. A meeting is to be held at Hokitika to-day, with the same object. There are over 5000 pairs of boots and shoes, consisting of American, English and Colonial lines, all marked at badiock prices at Whittaker's annual sale for one month only, commencing Friday, 14th February. It wiil pay you to inspect our stock before purchasing elsewhere. — (Advt.) ' . A family named Fogarty, living at the Thames, partook of tinned meat and cucumber a few days ago, and subsequently were seized with severe internal pains. Two lads were removed to the hospital suffering from acute dysentery, but died within a few hours of each other. The mother is still ill, but is not in a dangerous condition. It is' believed that the meat was poisoned. At the meeting held at Trinity Church yesterday between a committee of the Presbytery and the section of the Presbyterian congregation opposed to dividing the charge, it was decided, after a three hours' oiscussion, to lecommend- to the Presbytery the appointment of commissioners from either party to meet and discuss the whole question, and try if possible to arrive at an amicable understanding. Mr Cruickshanks, S.M. at Invercargill, yesterday dismissed the charge of perjury laid against Sergeant Bowden by the licensee of the Criterion Hotel, who was recently convicted for refusing to admit the police without unnecessary delay. His Worship remarked on the unsatisfactory nature of the evidence of three witnesses for the prosecution, and said that no case had been made out for a committal for trial.

Major Cunningham, a very old resident of Chiistchurch, shot himself yesterday in the Linwood cemetery. It appears that he had been very depressed lately in regard to business matters, and the death of a faithful dog also preyed on his mind. He bought a revolver yesterday morning, and went to the cemetery, where he met some men and explained to them that he intended trying the revolver. He fired five chambers outside the cemsteiy, after which he returned and shot himself in the right side of the head. Death was instantaneous. He was employed as city canvasser for the Government Insurance Department and everything in connection with his business is in a satisfactory state.

Mr T. Byrne, of Beacli roacl, Timarn, leceived an. official letter from LieutenantC'olunel Bailey yesterday stating that Dudley Alexander Byrne, Mr Byrne's eldest, .son, had been appointed a lieutenant in the r.ew Zealand Militia. We may add that Lieutenant Byrne -went away to South Africa, wilh the Fifth New Zealand Contingent, but liacl left it- and joined the Q. 1.8. Snuadron of the Australian Commonwealth Regiment, under General Plunier. It is now anticipated that Lieutenant Byrne will rejoin the New Zealanders at. the seat of war. We are sure that the many friends here of the

The dairy factory is to start work this morning. The Rev. J. White will conduct a Presbyterian service at Albury on Sunday afternoon.

r The Rev. Thos. Stinson, 8.8., a new arrival in the colony, will preach at Trinity Church on Sunday. Watermen of Timaru are notified by the secretary to the Harbour Board that licenses to ply for hire must be renewed. A boy with a cat, call, and another boy. with a whistle, were a perfect nuisance in the low.er part of the Theatre last night. It was a pity a " handy man " was not about to chuck them outside.

The third wool sale of the present season will be held in the Theatre on Wednesday next, at 9 a.m., when catalogues comprising 6000 bales will be opened. The order of sale is advertised this morning. Mrs Jcrivsey, matron of the Timaru hospital, acknowledges with thanks the receipt of a parcel of illustrated papers from Lady Ranfurly, and a. case of fruit from Mr John Talbot, 'for the use of patients. We learn from Sergeant Warring that Mr Studholme, J.P., held an inquest at Pukaki hotel on Tuesday, on the body of the lad Bell, who was drowned on February Ist. The jury returned a verdict of accidental death.

Prior to stocktaking we clear sun bonnets, sun hats, sun shades, at half to one-third original prices. Fifty mackintoshes half price. Dress pieces and remnants from all departments must be sold. —Adams and Co. —(Advt.)

Charles Georgesbn, fishmonger, who was fined Is in Dunedin the other day for having a large quantity of- unwholesome fish "in his freezing works, was on Wednesday ordered to pay £23 Is, the cost of removing the same. The "Tablet," in its inquiry as to the number of Roman in the civil service, finds that in a list of 155 public servants in Christchurch only eight are Roman Catholics —that is less than 1 in 19.

" Our Navy " was shown for the second time at the Theatre Royal last evening, the' attendance being much better than on the opening night, yet not at all worthy of such a high class animated entertainment. The programme was a lengthy one, and the majority of the pictures were greatly appreciated.

It's tlie same everywhere, time tells the story, and 99 times out'of every 100 the demand is for the Brinsmead piano, because thev 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 tnem at Begg's, nest Theatre. —(Advs.) \ Preliminary announcement is made this morning that the Austral Singers will appear in the Theatre Royal, Timaru, next Tuesday and Wednesday. The company consists of seven vocalists, most of whom are also instrumentalists, and both their singing and their playing are highly spokgn of by the Press of southern towns they have visited. They sing solos, duos, trios, quartettes, and in full company, and play various instruments, so that they easily fill an evening's programme. Inspector sMacDonnell, now stationed <in the West Coast, succeeds Inspector O'Brien in charge of the Napier police. Sub-In-spector Wilson, Wellington, is promoted to be inspector at Greymouth. Inspector O'Brien takes charge t of Dunedin. Subi Inspector O'Donovan succeeds Sub-Inspec-tor Wilson at Wellington. Sub-Inspector Kiely (Dunedin) will be inspector at Wanganui. . Sergeant Dwyer (Wanganui) is to have a step higher in rank, and will be transferred to Dunedin.

Commenting upon the 'death, in South Africa, of Lieutenant L. P. Russell, sen of Captain Russell, after he had twice been wounded while gallantly leading a party of twenty-five men against a superior force of Boers, the " Daily Chronicle," after referring to this promising young officer, says that much sympathy will be felt for Captain Russell. Lieutenant Russell was attached to the 2nd Battalion West Yorkshire Mounted Infantry, and was fatally wounded at Holland "after he had already distinguished himself in the field-on several occasions."

The "Lyttelton Times" says:—During Friday evening Messrs Moderate Bros, had the misfortune to lose 81 sheep. Some 600 were grazing in a paddock in the Horrelville district, in which there was a small gravel pit. The night was wet and stormy, and the sheep being chased by dogs, were ultimately driven into the pit. Four were destroyed by the dogs, and 77 were smothered. The loss was not known before Sunday', when it was lound impossible to do anything in the way of saving the skins, it being found necessary to bury the carcases without delay. The" owners Estimate their loss at over £SO.

Mr Kinsella, Dairy Commissioer, has issued a circular to butter manufacturers, stating that, in consequence of fraudulent trade practices carried on in Australia in passing New Zealand butter as Australian, the Department has decided to revise the export regulations under the Daiiy Industry Act. Graders and inspectors will be empowered to prevent the export of creamery butter branded other than with the approved registered impress brand impressed on each end of the boxes. The impressing of the box on the inside (without ink) is also proposed. Power will be given to the Dairy Commissioner to immediately cancel all the small regulation stencils which are now being used, as they are an assistance to fraudulent practices.

In his speech at the banquet tendered to him at Onehunga, Sir Joseph Ward said that before many years had passed, there would be a great commercial war between some of the old commercial countries. When Britishers began, to realise the folly of subsidising -German and other foreign lines of steamers to carry British merchandise, they would begin to subsidise British steamers to foster the trade with the colonies. But the foreigners would not let the trade go from them without a struggle. Then it would be seen which countries were going to stand by another in alliance. Japan had just entered into an alliance with Great Britain, a thing which he had for years preached as being practicable. If the English speaking countries entered into an alliance, they would be able to stand against the world, and have an Imperial zollverein, with perhaps Japan, thrown in, working with one another, liftting themselves to a, higher level commercially. and the other nations could do them not the slightest harm. The Dunedin correspondent of the "Press" says :—The Rev. Mr Gibb, who has returned from a visit to America, speaks highly of the Canadian-Australian line. There seems to be an impression, he states, that the Canadian-Australian boats are not up to the mark. Of course, it is true that they are smaller than the Spreckels' steamers, but everybody who has travelled by the Canadian-Australian boats is unanimous in testifying to the excellence of the accommodation. cuisine, and service. The Aorangi is 20 years old, and possibly she may not be so well fitted for the tropics, as a more modern ship, but she is a very comfortable steamer, and a splendid sea boat. That is apparently more than can be said for the San Francisco boats. So-me of the Aoraugi's passengers, who had come to Australia in them, were vehement in their expressions of disapproval at the treatment they had received. There is a strong desire on the part of the officers of the Canadian line that the Union Company should take the working of it wholly into their own hands, that the Company has made such a- sp'endid success of everything it lias hitherto put its hand to, and that there is little doubt that, in the course of a yerir or so. they would make the Canadian-Aus-tralian route the most popular with every patriotic Britisher. The "Evening Post" says: —It appears from latest particulars sent from Home by cur London correspondent, that when Mr Charles Lillywliite, the alleged Colchester murderer, was released, after being proved not to be. Blatch, lie thought of suing the British Government direct. There was, however, no ground for an action, and lie therefore, as an_ American citizen, resolved to see what lii?' country could do for him. He accordingly drew up a petition presenting the whole of the case, together with the evidence taken in J7e.w Zealand. This he lodged at the American Embassy, whence it was sent to Washington, to see if the matter could be made a question between the two_ countries. The Government at Washington . thought it could, and the petition bnck°to Victoria street, and the American Ambassador warmly interested himself in the affair. The " British Government, while pointing out that no claim for I compensation could be legally made, admitted the hardships Mr Lillywliite hart undergone, and in view of the absolutely | unique features of the case, made an offer I "which TFcis -ultimately accepted. ■

A large excursion party arrived in Timaru yesterday morning from Ashburton, almost filling a train of 19 carriages. The party comprised tlie Hampstead school, with parents and friends, and atradesmen's picnic party, numbering in all nearly a thousand souls. They had .a nice day for the trip, and on leaving everyone appeared to have had a good time. Caroline Bay was the chief resort of the excursionists, and the sands an animated scene during the afternoon. Tile train left on the return journey about halfpast five, and was itself a tine sight m its great length, the engine starting near Stiariiallan street, and the helper pushing from near the Atlas Mill. The "Evening Pest" says: —The cabled information of the increasing number of plague cases in and about Sydney, and the closing of the principal theatre there for disinfecting purposes on account of the discovery of a patient in a boy accustomed to sell fruit in the theatre, is far from,, reassuring. The Australian States axe still on the "infected" 'list as far as this colony is concerned, and strict inspection will continue to be made of all vo-.sels arriving from Australian ports. The health authorities consider these precautions sufficient for the present. Any suspicious case discovered will be at once reported, and it is satisfactory to be informed that before leaving for Hobart, the Chief Health Officer, br Mason, left everything in readiness for any emergency that mi»lit arise. The quarantine stations are properly equipped, and such arrangements have been;made that a case of infectious disease could be received and dealt with at short notice.

SYNOPSIS OF NEW ADVERTISEMENTS. Oamaru auctioneers —First isale at new Glenavy yards, 26th inst. Timaru woolbrokers —Third wool sale next Wednesday. TattersaF's —Horse to-morrow. Timaru Harbour Board—Notice re watermen's licensees. Farmers' Union —Meets to-morrow afternoon. . _ . Presbyterian Church —Services at Innity Church and Albury on Sunday. Wesley an Church —Sunday's services. Theatre Royal—Austral Singers next Tuesday and Wednesday. T. and J. Thomson—General and special notices.

Tenders wanted—For building house. J. Storrier and Co.—Have chaffcutter for sale. Trinity Church —Services for Sunday next.