TOWN & COUNTRY.

Timaru Herald, Volume LXXVIII, Issue 11998, 21 February 1903, Page 2

TOWN & COUNTRY.

The Premier and parly arrived at Taupo on Thursday night. The Rev. S. Buchanan will preach in the Primitive Methodist Church »<\, Sunday, morning at 11. evening at 6.30; also "at Glen-iti at 2.50 p.m. At a company parade of the City Rifles held last evening. Captain and Adjutant Foden presented Colour-Sergeant Green and Seiwanttttnvs xvirh Inn<r sewi™ ™„d„ig

The Tiraara Port Guards parade, at tie drillslied at 1.30 p.m. on Monday;-:- next. A meeting to form a Gun Club is to be held at. the Commercial Hotel on Tuesday nest At 8 p.m.

Messrs Guinness and LeCren,, Limited, .report tha- sale of part of Messrs. Rathgeit Bros, property at Arno to Mr' Leonard Price at £ls per acre.. The.; South Canterbury Association notify the arrangements, f.pr the match Englishmen v. South Canterbury, which commences at noon on Wednesday nest.

At the request of Mr Moore, the Stipendiary Magistrate yesterday agreed to heav on Monday, March 2nd; the argument id the Mackenzie County Council by-law cases.-

The train arrangements relating to the. Englishmen's cricket maAch at Timaru next week, and to their match against Now:Zealand, at ChristchuMh, will be found, ih another column.

At the recent me&ti&g of the Warfia-ki V. School Committer. Mr R. B. Clarke was chosen headmaster out of eleven applicants. He goes there in succession to Mr Thomas, and is at present assistant master in Waimate.

The Rev. J. N. Buttle will preach at the Wesleyan Church to-m'orrow, morning and evening. Holy Communion will be administered after the morning service. Mr Buttle wHI also conduct service at the, schoolhouse„ KJngsdown* in the afternoon.. Mr D. Mahoney has farms at Pleasant Point, Gapes' Valley, and Sutherlands for sale on the most reasonable terms, and as the situations are Srst-class, being close to railway, school and post office, etc., with good roads, a good opportunity offers to anyone desiring cheap farms in the above districts, . The St. Andrews Ladies' Guild met last Wednesday for the first time this year. There was a fair attendance, and it was decided to work for a large bazaar'to extend over three days, in the first week of December next. It was also decided to hold an afternoon sale early in to dispose of the surplus of work from tbe last sale.

During the sitting of the Court yesterday morning, the Stipendiary. Magistrate informed the solicitors present and Sergeant Warring that after this month, in consequence of the day of sitting at Ashburton haying been changed, he would be unable to sit at Timaru on Fridays, and that he would take such cases as .must be heard by the Stipendiary Magistrate on Mondays. Ordinary police and by-law cases that Justices of the Peace can hear can be taken on Fridays.

The following report of the meeting at Christchxrcli of the New Zealand Flourmillers' Associatioo has been supplied to Christcburch papers :—" On Wdenesday last, a general meeting of the members of the New Zealand Flour-millers' Co-opera-tive Association, Limited, was held in Christchurch, when twenty-five flour mills were represented. It is understood that it was agreed to continue the existing agreement, as amendad, Tiotivit-istanding the fact that, several millers are still undecided as to what course they will adopt." The regular weekly meeting of the Lifeboat Lodge, 1.0. G.T., was held in the Lodge room, Barnard street, last night, Bro. Manhire, C.T., in the chair. A candidate was proposed, balloted for, and initiated into the Order. The report of committee re alterations on order sheet to come before the Grand Lodge then came before the meeting, when all the altera-

tions were agreed' l to. Any member can bring forward any fresh suggestions -within the next fortnight. The election of Grand Lodge representative was proceeded with, and Bro. Manhire elected regular representative, and Bro. Ellis emergency. This being all the business, the Lodge was closed in peace and harmony by the C.T. at 9.50 p.m. On Thursday afternoon the funeral of the late daughter of Adam Pohio left Timaru, Mr W. J. Lister superintending the- arrangements. The hearse was met at the Temuka Cemetery by Mr Eooke, lay-reader (who officiated in the absence of the Rev. J. M. Adcock), and the natives appointed to receive the cortege which, on arrival, was a very long one. After the burial the party proceeded to the Ruua-nga Hall in the Pith, where flags were flying at half-mast, and where there were assembled a large number of natives to pay the customary tribute of respect. The ceremony commenced with the Tangi, which announced the arrival of the burial party; next followed speeches of condolence with the bereaved relatives by Tikau Wira, Kope Walker, and John Kahu, the replies being made By James Rickus, grandfather, and Harry Kahu, grand uncle of the deceased. The customary mourning was continued till an early hour yesterday morning. Mr S". Mcßride rails up to Fairlie today, ttv be erected in the? cemetery there, a monument to one of the local troopers who lost his life' in South Africa. The monument is of granite on a bluestone base. The granite work consists of a; square Ease, a square pillar 3£ft high wftfk a massive moulded cap, surmounted by an urn 21 inches high, the total heightbeing B£ft. The granite base and pillar are polished, also the lower side of the urn. and' the faces of the cap have polished 1 scroll ornaments and border. The whole will loot well when erected. The pillar bears on one side the following inscription in gilt lettering:—"This stone is placed! here, in honoured memory, by. the nianv friends of the late Trooper Alexander Hendry McKay, who died" off enteric fever in South Africa on the 14th February, 1902, aged 22 years and 6 months. For the love of the Empire he lost his life. Honour the brwviaj"

There is on view at the railway station a handsome illuminated and engrossed testimonial, the work of a local artist, Mr G. V. Venning, who has with his accustomed ability turned out a very creditable production. The address is "to be presented ir> the late rep-aaseiitative ofY the South Tsland Railway Appeal Board, who held the office for two terms -md tb».n retired' voluntarily from: the; position:. T3ie; address- is signed by all the chairmen of the branches of the" South Island Railway Unions, and bears very strong testimony to the esteem in which Mr P. Nolan is held by the toilers in the Railway Service. Tirnaru has taker- the initiative" in the splendid r«sult achieved anef it will be sliortiypi'eseutad to Mr Nolan by one of thebranch officers. We may" add~ that Mr Venning has received a letter from Sir J. G. Ward, expressing- his delight with the' address from- the- second division of the; railway workshops, and complimenting Mr Venning on the highly artistic manner in which the address- was designed and' executed.

3i.a'ere"». to- be- a. tJwsy time at Penrose's for the next 6: daya v as it is the last week; of their phenomena!' clearing safe;: 4 great; auction sales- are- to be held in addition to all the bargain. Ibis obtainable- frpmi insassistants in- each department; ; substantial reductions are- made off every, item purchased while■ suciS fashionable;- lines as'ladies-" mantles,, capes, jackesa;. millinery flowers, dresses, silks by yard, exclusive oostumes, remnamts. will "be sold much less than half usual prices. We will on no aueouuc carry forward any smnmec tcaods—we prefer to ]'<k next summer taker 'euro of need every inc&. of fftsttae and tloor room- Iwiice we are iorced t*. convert our goods into cash and clear th& shop. Clothing- obtainable over- the counter' at auction prices: Dresses-, blankets, sheeting, tweed's-, serges, household furnishings, all at auction prices from assistants at The counters Auction sa3*s Tuesday Wednesday, Friday and Saturday, eojamencing at 2 p.m. Mr Moss Jonas auctioneer. Penrose's Drapery Establishment.— (Advt.) Want of care does more damao-e than wm! of knowledge. All fcaow that ruined hair cannot be restored, or the King would not ue Bald. Use New CeEtury Soft Rubber Han- Curlers.—lAdvt.) On the second page of our issue to-dav we give full particulars of an ever-increas-ing tax your children will have to pay which you may be causing, and that is the tax on the player's strength, caused by a poor piano, which is a daily and hourly obstacle to the young player's progress.. Why not exchange it for a' Brinsmead *— (Advt.)

For a pain in the side or chest there is nothing better than a piece of flannel dampened -with Chamberlain's Pain Balm and applied to the seat of pain. This same treatment is a sure cure for lame back. One application gives relief. Try it. J. C. Oddie sells it,—(Advt.) A cold at this season is most annoying, and should not be neglected. Chamberlain's Cough Remedy Trill relieve the lungs, mate expectoration easy, effect a quick cure, and leave the system in a healthy condition. Ifc always cures, and cures quickly. J. (I Orirtuv g»n«. it.-UArtiH-

At HiW a.m. yesterday Captain Edwin: advised, as follows :—" Moderate winds from between south, and east: and nprth-e-'xst;. glass* further rise, tides' ordinary, expect, a cold oight."

Av Melbourne firm has: secured the Admiralty contract for supplying the China station with coal. Steamers will secure supplies from Westport, as was dona last yew.

The Rev. A. E. Hunt will conduct the services at the' Congregational Church tomorrow. Morning subject, " A Changed Same"; evenings J 'The Madness ®f Sin," a special sermon t» young men, who are cordially invited:. The Mr Cruicksltanks, delivered judgment at Invercargilli yesterday afternoon, dismissing the petition against the Mat aura local option poll m favour of prohibition, holding that irregularities had not been,,, provost;. Mr Alio, tha electrical expert, after inspecting the Huka Falls, informed the Premier that, they will aaford the most easily used ]>*wer he. has ever dealt with. The power will be sufficient to supply Auckland, Ivapier, Gisborae, and Thames.

The Oaaaaru " Mail'" states that the agreement of the Flour Millers' Association has been renewed for a further terra, but members have not rejoined, including Evans and Co,, Timaru, Milligan and Bssnd',. of Oamara, Steven and C 0.,. of Dunediji, and Fleming and Co., InvercargiU. Ais the instance of the Health Departmjsit, the Wellington City Council has decided to serve notice on the owners of the New Zealander and the Western Hotels that their premises must fee demolished within a certain period. This probably means the rebuilding- of the two ; hotels, which are in the city limits. The Canterbury Farmers' Association desire to draw attention to a fine lot of horses to be sold at TattersalTs to-day on account of Messrs -Hoult andi Sons, Feild-

ing, per s.s. Upolu. The lot consists of good active Clydesdale eolts and fillies, upstanding harness horses, cobs, and ponies. They are all of a really good sort, and should be most suitable for this market.

" JANE." Mr Barrie Marschel, the popular actor, whose lengthy and phenomenally successful season of 14 weeks last year will be green in the memory of playgoers, opens at the Theatre Eoyal on Wednesday next (the English cricketers-' night) in an unmistakeable London success, the comedy-drama "Jane, the Girl from Up There'" described bv the press generally as an exceptionally fine play. Mr Marschel's special knowledge of the requirements of the Timaru public has caused him to select this piece as one particularly calculated to please patrons of all classes. The staging will be elaborate and complete, and an efficient orchestra has been secured. The box plan is now open at the Dresden, where seats may be reserved.

SYNOPSIS OF NEW ADVERTISE-

MENTS. ■Rational Mortgage and Agency Co. Stock sale at Temuka on Tuesday.

Dalgety and Co. —Sale of stock at 1 Temuka on Tuesday. J. B. Rutland—Sells poultry, bicycles, produce, to-day; furniture on Friday next. Canterbury Farmers' Co-operative Association —Fairlie stock sale on Monday; Temuka on Tuesday.

Guinness andLeCren, Ltd.—Stock sale at. Fairlie on Monday, at Temuka on Tuesj day, at Studholme on Friday next. Maling and Shallcrass —Stock sale at Ge- ! raldine on Friday, important sale town sections and land and clearing sale at Geraldine March sth, stock sale Winchester on March 20th. Moss Jonas —Auction sale furniture on Tuesday next, clearing sale Thursday; business notice of skin sales, and weekly auctions (March 7th). Theatre Royal—Barrie Marschel and Company in " Jane," 25th inst., cricketers' night. Sevc Zealand Railways—Train arrangements matches Timaru and Christchmch. W. Healey—Sanitary bucket and commode, 12s 6d each ; particulars. D. F. Bremner —Special announcement respecting spectacles. G. and T. Young—Showing latest importations watches and jewellery. Suratura Tea—A comforting cup; retail prices. D. Mahoney—Has farms near Point, Gapes' Valley, etc., for sale. John Mee—Has Newcastle coal landing next week. Lo3t—Purse, reward on return to Mr Morgan, butcher, j Timaru Gas Co.—Call tenders for trench excavation. Allan and LeCren—Sheep country and : farms for sale. S.C. Cricket Association—Arrangements for Wednesday and Thursday next. Gun Club—Meeting of those interested on ' Tuesday next. Timaru Port Guards—Company parade on Monday next. . _ Evangelistic Mission—Meeting of all interested Tuesday next. Sunday services—Notices by Congrega- : tional. Chalmers Primitive Meth-Tilist, and i Trinity Churches. <z Tinraru Harbour BoaTd—Want an office boy:. Wanteds—Six notices.