TOWN & COUNTRY.

Timaru Herald, Volume LXXIX, Issue 12234, 1 December 1903, Page 2

TOWN & COUNTRY.

A trial run of the electric trams in Dunedin yesterday gave satisfactory results. The -widow of the late Dr Pollen died at Auckland yesterday, aged 75. Mr W. Ferrier, of Timaru, is applying for a New Zealand patent for an improved candlestick.

We learn that the Sherwood Downs Estate has been sold to Messrs Dunnett Bros, and Gould. A further addidtion to the Austrian population of the Auckland gumfields was made yesterday, a party of > 46 arriving via Sydney. A large quantity of greenstone has been discovered at Barn Bay, near Milford Sound. The ketch Belle sailed from the Bluff on Saturday to bring up a cargo of the stone.

A stabbing affray occurred at Hokitika on Saturday evening, : the result of a quarrel, and Carl Weibletz received several wounds, which, however, are not dangerous. James Bonnor was charged, with the offence yesterday, and remanded. The body of Jessie Charlotte Cole, a woman who has been missing from Sydenham since Tuesday, was found' in the Avon on Sunday evening. There were no marks of. .violence,, and nothing to show how deceased got into the river. It was - stated at the High' School Board meeting yesterday that; the assistant teachers in the girls' school are the best paid in,any high school in New Zealand. The first assistant in the Christchurch Girls' High School is paid less than the second assistant at Timaru.

; A young man. named Herbert Jackson, son of a well-known farmer near Renwick,. Marlborough, was engaged feed;ing a circular saw on Friday, when a heavy piece of wood rebounded with great force, "striking "him in the abdomen and inflicting severe -injuries, which, resulted in hiß death next morning. ~;■■ The Hon. W. Hall-Jones' Public Works Statement this year is illustrated with some excellent photographs of railway bridges and steel viaducts—the handsome Makohine viaduct completed, and the Mangaweka viaduct in course of construction. These photo-prints are about the best yet turned out by the Government Printing Office.

The Timaru Boys' High School teaching staff has seen a good many changes within \a, few years. The headmaster, who has tieenr here 4£ years, has seen six changes among his assistant*, and when Mr Wing goes no teacher in the boys' school except himself would have been there ten months. The reason was ..that assistants were tempted away by higher salaries. 1 Dr Barclay was in Timaru yesterday, and he permitted Mr C. W. Wood to give a few people desirous of new sensations a run round the town on his Stirling car. A member of our staff who was one of these says it is a. very pleasant means of travelling,, incomparably easier than- a buggy or gig, and under expert management evidently much more under control than; the quietest of horses. ' Saturday's ". Otago ,Daily Times " has a commendatory notice of Mr Sidney Wolfs first choral and orchestral concert in Dunedii. ! Her Majesty's Theatre was well filled for the occasion. The choir numbered 60, and the programme was chosen to. suit a chorus of that strength. Mr R. F. Foster, jun., sang the tenor solo of ."Hiawatha" capitally, and was imperatively recalled. Mr J. Jackson, J.P., presided at the Magistrate's Court yesterday. A man charged with drunkenness was fined 5s or 24 hours. Two men charged with creating a breach of the peace were remanded till this morning, yesterday being St. Andrew's Day, a 'Court holiday. William Darragh, charged with attempting to cross the level railway crossing at Heaton street with a dray and two horses while an engine was approaching, was remanded till the 11th January next. Mr Justice Edwards is alarmed for the future of New Zealanders in the matter of " speaking out." Twice during the E resent criminal sessions in Auckland he as had to reprove young New Zealandborn witnesses for not " opening ' their mouths." "Young New Zealanders," he said.p'.'do not seem to have time to open their 1 mouths to speak. This matter ought to be attended to in the schools. If it is not I do not know what the next generation will come to. Very soon they will be unable to speak at all." - A meeting of. the Salisbury' School Committee was held on Saturday. Present—i Messrs &. Bell (chairman), p.. Mauger, W.. Richards, T. McAuliffe and R. Styles. The chairman gave a statement of accounts in re the recent concert, which showed a very satisfactory balance. It was resolved to hold the. annual picnic and sports for the children on Tuesday afternoon, December 22nd, when the Committee will be pleased to see any. friends of the school at the. -evening's dance who purchased tickets for the late concert, and were unable to attend owing to the wet evening. The'many friends of Mr J: A. Hutton (late Chief Postmaster at Timaru) will be pleased to learn that his second son, Mr Ernest Hutton, who served his time with the New Zealand Shipping Company, sailing Irom the port of Timaru on his first voyage in the ship Hurunui in the early part, of 1890, and who for the past 10 years has been connected with the British India Company, has been appointed to the command of the Uganda Railway Company's . twin-screw steamer Sybil,, trading on Lake Victoria Nyanzii. Captain Hutton was fortunate in securing the appointment out of a large-number of applicants. He left Calcutta early in the present month to assume his new" responsibilities.:

The Christchurch .City Council having 1 decided to test the effect on neighbouring ■ wells of pumping from one of their six- , inch'wells in the city, a start was made ■ ion Friday last. The well tested is on Oxford terrace, and has been discharging ! about 100 gallons per minute at three or four;feet above ground level. The pipe was cut down to six inches above ground, and this operation increased the flow somewhat, and neighbours complained that their wells were almost stopped. Then a po- ' werful steam pump was attached to the well pipe, and before it had been at work : three minutes the flow ceased; the pipe was probably choked at the foot with gravel wedged in it.' After being left alone a few hours the water began to flow again, but not so fast as before the test began. . ; ■ . The Timaru Pigeon Club flew a match laat Thursday from Palmerston South, ior a trophy presented by Mr A. Burford. Twenty-five bhds were entered, representing ten lofts. The air-line distance is 82 miles; 1012 yards; the winning bird made , the journey in 21irs 49mins 19sec. The I : following.were the first birds timed in:— Mr S. R. Burns' Cheatrcss, average rate 'Bsßyd« per minute; Mr J. Beirv's Brook-' lyn, 848 yds; Mr A. Burfard's Sultan, 843 yds,: Mr R. Warrington's Speed, 794 yds; Mr E. Austin's First Tiy, 708 yds. The Club dosiie to thank the stationmaster at Palmerston for liberating the birds, and Mr J. Dow for acting as judge. To-night the Club ship per «.s. Hawea a number of birds for a long flight from Hicks' Bay, or rather from off Hicks' Bay, just round East Cape, a flight of 600 miles by airline. The Hawea will not reach there till about the ehd of the week. This will be the longest flight imposed on Timaru birds, by 57 miles. Mr Seed, inspector to the Wellington Society for the Prevention cf Cruelty to Animals, a short time ago objected to the Jewish Rabbi's traditional way of killing cattlo for beef for Jewish omsumer*, as involving unnecessary cruelty. The matter came up again at the re-election of the Rev. H. Van Staveren as a member of the Society's committee last Friday. In returning thanks. Mr Van Staveren said he had taken a time check when iMt killing horned cattle. The beasts tied in a minute, and they conld not feci much pain in a minute. Mr Seed said the pain he objected to was Hot caused by the actual killing, but by the roping down preparatory to the killing. He tlMiight tlii> Jews' bullocks in old times "must i have been a very quiet lot. The priest I then used to lay bis hands on them," said \ Mr Seed,' "but I don't think the Rev. I Mr Van Staveren could do that with the 3 animals he has to put through!" Mr I Van Staveren remarked that he would not I like to try. I

'Captain Edwin telegraphed' at 1.5 ptoi. ! -yesterday :• —Moderate .to strong winds from between north and east, and south- : ■east; glass lall; tides increasing; sea, very heavy swell after 20 hours from now. Bombay advises that the Teheran telegraph route is right. The Eastern Extension Company explains that some delay , on /outward traffic is due to interruption of Government land lines and bad weather.

The Waitaki river is in splendid order at present, and some heavy fish have been taken out lately. One of the favourite spots for the big fish is said to be midway between the railway bridge and the sea.

The first wool sale of the season commences (by kind permission of Mr J. 0. Williamson's Frawley Company) in the Theatre Royal at 10 o'clock this morning. The catalogue comprises 4200 bales. The order of sale is as follows:—Mr Moss Jonas, Messrs Priedlander Bros., New Zealand Loan and Mercantile Agency Company, Maling and Shallcrass, Guinness mid LeCren, National Moi-tgage and Agency Company, Canterbury Farmers' Co-opera-tive Association, and Dalgety and Co. The new creamery at Clandeboye was formally opened on Friday afternoon last, by MrSwancy, one of the directors of the South Canterbury Dairy Company, in the presence of a fair attendance of "the residents of the district. After the opening ceremony those present inspected the building, and examined the working of the machinery The structure is of wood, and is of neat appearance. The cost was £550, the contractor being Mr Cochrane, of Seadown, and the land on which it stands was a gift by the trustees of the late Hon. W. Bolleston. A Parliamentary return shows the areas of native timber lands on which restrictions; have been removed during the last three years. There are six areas of the Pouakani Block, containing 4333. 1783, 1400,'( 864, 1500, and 250 awes respectively, and 10,000 acres of the Tihoi Block; total, 20,130 acres. The terms on which the timber has been disposed of are -lor not less than £2 per acre, the lessee to pay rates and taxes, the natives to be employed as far as practicable, and the lund to revert to the lessors as the timber is cut out. '■'.•■•

A meeting of the Waimate Agricultural and Pustoral Association was held on Srtturday. Present—Messrs Orbell (president), Borrie, M'Gowan, Ritchener. Beckett, M'Goverin, Mathias, Glendininir, Morgan, Saunders. Eight were proposed for admission to membership and unanimously elected. Notice of motion was given by Mr Bitchener for the alteration of regulations as to defining the position of partners in business in connection with the membership of the Association. The secretary submitted a detailed list of accounts to be paid for improvements to the show ground, the amount being £403 4s 9d. A few small items of this amount were entered provisionally as the exact omount has not yet been ascertained, but these will not affect the total to a greater extent than £2 or £3. The accounts were passed for payment, subject to the correctness of the items referred to. With reference to the unpleasant experience that befell Mr Langley Pope, who was lost on the ranges near Lawrence on Friday, November 13th, the Wetherstones correspondent of the " Otago Daily Times " writes that the credit of rescuing Mr Pope belongs to Mr T. McNeilly and Mr W. Murray, two young men who are well acquainted with the country. Both men are engaged in mining. McNeilly having charge of the Golden Crescent race, while Murray looks after the .Cornishmeu's race. A few traces were got after he was lost, and these were followed up, but. his track was almost entirely obliterated by the snow. When found Pope was both dazed and speechless for a few moments, and when able to Kpeak he said that he was about giving in and lying down. He said that he was able to walk, but after taking a few steps the exertion proved too much, and he would have fallen had he not been supported. McNeilly and Murray then took turns in carrying" Pope on their backs until they reached the hut. Pope has now quite recovered, and is back at his work again.

The Waimate Library Committee held a meeting on Friday. Present—Messrs Hamilton (pre.-ident), Hargreavfcs. M. Smith, C. Akhnrst. G. Pitcaithly, R, Nicoll junr., W. H. Beckett, and Graham. Mr Beckett proposed his notified motion — " That annual subscribers be allowed to take out at one time four books on payment of 5s subscription above the annual payment of 10s." After some discussion the motion was carried, with the addition that nomoie than one new book be allowed to a subscriber for six months after such book has been obtained for the library. A number of books were inspected which appeared much the worse for wear, and it was decided that the Books Committee have sucn books as are not too ,worn repaired and rebound, if necessary. The lighting of the subscribers' room being considered defective it was resolved to obtain three new lamps of a better description than those at present in use. Mr Loach presented a new book to the library, " Language and Literature of the Scottish Highlands," for which he was voted the thanks of the Committee. The final consignment of books ordered from Whitcombe and Tombs was received, thus completing the value of supply necessary as re quired by the Government's annual grant to the" library. The work of improvine the back premises of the library and the erection of a gate, fronting Victoria Terrace wa* deferred until funds allow. Account.* amounting io £6 9« 9*l were passed for nnvment. No need to ask " What shall the harvest be?" if you buy a McCormick. Your crop is as good as saved.—(Advt.) Saturday next is closing down clay for the White Sale period at Penrose's. Timara people were not slow; they soon found out what potentialitv there "was in a White Sale for them. 'Each day until Saturday's closing hour people will be making up their white wants at Penrose's; this list is intended to help them : Halfdozen only white sunshades, satin finish, former price 5s 9d ; sale price 4s 6d. A small lot of really beautiful silk sunshades, former price 8s 6d; sole price 7s 6d. A very nice white soft silk sunshade, with I

plain handle, former price 7s 6d; sale price 6s 9d. Embroideries—A very fine cambric embroidery (4 inches wide) former price Is; sale price 9-Jd. White lawn embroidery (pretty open work edge), former price 6Jd; sale price s|d. A piece of white embroidery, lacey pattern, 6 inches wide, former price 7jd; sale price 6d. A fine open cambric embroidery (good washing one), former price 4Jd; sale price 3d. Line of extra super white lace gloves, former price Is; sale price Bd. Imitation torchons on cards of 12 yards. " linen ■ finish," former price 2s 6d; "sale price 2s card. A big range of cotton torchons. 5 inches wide, suitable for underskirts, former price 3Jd, sale price 2d yd. A narrower width in same pattern, former price 2Jd ; sale price lid yard.—(Advt.) In the spring the young girls' fancy lightly turns to thoughts of new fashions.' The sweetest dream of a hat will be ineffective unless proper attention is paid to the dressing of the hair. Use New Century Soft Hair Curlers.—(Advt.) The following arc a few boot bargains 1 now being offered at A. Gabites', The Corner:—Ladies' kid boots, in lace or Imtton; all sizes, 12s 6d—reduced to 7s lid; j ladies' shoes, button or lace, all sizes, 6s lid to 7s 6d—reduced to 4s lid; ladies' shoes, lace or straps, 8s lid and 10s 6d—reduced to 5s lid; ladies' shoes, lace or straps, Ss lid and 6s 6d —reduced to 3s lid. All genuine reductions. To be had only at A. Gabites.—(Advt.) How to Avoid Trouble.—Now is the time to provide yourself and family wiili a bottle, of Chamberlain's Colic. Cholera and Diarrhoea Remedy. It is almost certain to be needed before the summer is over,' and if procured now may save yon a trip to town in the night or in vonr busiest season. It is everywhere admitted to be tho most successful medicine in use for bowel complaints, both fo»- children and adults. No familr can afford to be without it. For sale "by J. C. Oddie.— (Advt.)

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 car, their durability and price to your pocket. Their direct appeal is to you. Why reject it? Interview them at Begg's, Stafford street and Arcade.—(Advt.)

Chamberlain's Cough Remedy is the mother's favourite. It is pleasant and safe for children to take, and always cures. It is intended especially for cough's, colds, croup and whooping cough, and is the best medicine made for these diseases. There is not the least danger in giving it to children, for it contains no opium or other injurious drug, and may be given as confidentlv to-a babe a* to an adult. For gale by J. C. Oddie.—(Adrt.)

A- meeting of tlio" parishioners of St. Mary's Chmcli is to be held in tho'schoolroom this evening, to discuss arrangement* for the Guild garden party in February, next.

Last uighfc the audience at the Theatre., spent a veiy warm time, the air being almost too close to breathe. It would have been unbearable had the house been crowded, and some additional means of ventilation are much required. The scarcity of specie in some of the smaller settlements 01 the North wus illustiated by a witness at the Supreme Court at Auckland, who informed Judgo Edwards that if one received a cheque for £lO lie would probably get three or four other cheques when changing it in purchasing goods. Money was so scarce at Pahi, for example, that it was common for people coming to Auckland to bring down four or five cheques to be cashed there. The witness added that he hod brought cheques to Auckland for people, two or three at a time, on several occasions.

In our advertising columns this morning, will be found the prospectus of a Government 4 per cent, loan of half n million, olfers for any portions of which will be received up to 23rd December. The Colonial Treasurer, of course, hopes that his Christmas Eve will be made the pleasanter by a full allotment of the loan the day before that festival. The loan is to be for from five to twenty years at the option of the Government. Offers must be for £IOO or multiples of £IOO, and thtt Treasurer hopes to receive a premium with each offer, but it must not be lens than sixpence, and if more must be in Mxpences : per £IOO. The Premier had a very unkind reference to his supporters in ' Parliament in a,. speech delivered by him at a meeting of the Newtown branch of the Liberal and Labour Federation last week. " The complaint was made," he said, "that member* had to stop in .the house for over 20 • weeks; but inasmuch as they were paid for 52 weeks in the year, why idiould they complain? Many of them in days gone by would have had to work the entire 52 weeks, and would not have got: half as much for their services as they . were getting now." They will not, however, be grateful to their leader for reminding them of it. TIMAKU BOROUGH COUNCIL. A special meeting of the Timaru Borough Council was held last evening to accept certain tenders. Present—The Mavor and Councillors Priest, Turnbull, H.uwkey, Sealey, Rolhwell, Oborn, Parks, Waite and Wallace. Councillors Young, Harney and Guinness were apologised for. The following tenders were received for constructing 114£ chains of kerb and channel:—Jus. Burford, at £4 2s 9d per chain, £473 14s lOd; J. O'Hugun, £4 3s per chain; P. Cairns, £4 3s per chain; Black and Son, £4 5s per chain; l Hunt and Wcrry, £4 8s per chain. The tender of Jas. Burford was accepted. Tho CouncH hold another special meeting to-morrow evening to pass a resolution authorising the borrowing of £650 in supplement to. the abattoir loan, and to nccent tenderr for the street improvement and CarolineBay loan debentures. CYCLING. The annual meeting of the South Canterbury Centre of the League of New Zealand i Wheelmen was held lust evening. ' 'Pre- ' I sent: Meesis Jeffries, Anderson, Orwin, I and Amos. Mr Jeffries was voted to the chair. Dr Reid and Messrs Lawsnn and l Crawford sent apologies for their absence. | The minutes of the last annual meeting, I and the balance sheet for Inst reason, were" ■ read and adopted. The bnlanco sheet showed a credit balance of £3 0s 6d. The election of officers resulted us fol-lows:-—President, Dr Reid (rn-olcetcd); secretary and treasurer. Mr H. AmoB; consul, 'Mr A. Bourne; handicappew, i Messrs Rule and Millar, Oamaru, and H. Amos, South Canterbury ; representative on Lengue Council, Mr Dixon; auditor, Mr South ; executive committee, Dr Reid, Messrs Orwin, and Lawson. Mr Orwin, owing to pressure of business, resigned his position n« secretary and treasurer, and a hearty vote of thanks wus accorded to him for his past services. Vo(«r of thanks were also passed to Dr Reid for the interest, he hnd taken in the Centre'* business, and to Mr South for his kindness in auditing the accounts. It_ waftdecided to write to the League pointing out the necessity for framing rules for tho control of motor racing, to prevent any more accidents of a similar nature to that, which occurred at Tcmuka lust Thursday. Also to hring before their notice the riding of one of the visiting competitors in the mile handicap at Temuka. SYNOPSIS OF NEW ADVERTISEMENTS. Guinness and LcCren, Ltd.—Temukastock sale on Thursday. 1 National Mortgage and Agency Coy.— Stock sale at St. Andrews on Friday ; second woo] sale on January 15th. Maling and Shallcniss—Hold second wool sale January 15th. New Zealand Loan and Mercantile 1 Agcncv Coy.—Second wool ."ale season Jnni uary 15th. Canterbury Farmers' Co-operative Association—Second wool sale January 15th. New Zealand Government—lsnuo of £500,C00; invite applications. R Webster—Has removed to new shop Woollcombe street.

Christ church Meat Company—lnvite applications for (■puce for freezing. R. V. Ferguson—Has Woodside cstntt for sale (sub-divided). Surntuvj, Tea—Procurable from Kcniohan. JMcCahon and Mrs .1. A. McCnKfciil.

M. Mxl F. Holdgate—lmportant reminder to the general public. Fairlic Lawn Tenuis Club—Open season on Saturday next. Si Andrews —Church of England bazaar December 10th, lltli and 12th. J. (i. Cowan—Details of hot weather underclothing.

At DoyleV—Great catch sea. fish ; hmch eons daily.

At TnteV—Locally canghl cropcr; connirv visitor's fi.-h luncheon. G. K. Donaldson—Details of Swift Rnynl cycles. McGruer, Da vies and Co.—Special value in hosiery, gloves.etc. Ballantyne and Co.—Habadnshory tlnline season warrant 1 -. Thcalio Rt\yul—The full programme for this evening. Wanteds—Three not ices. Funeral notice—Uv W. J. Lister.