TOWN & COUNTRY.

Timaru Herald, Volume LXXIX, Issue 12241, 9 December 1903, Page 2

TOWN & COUNTRY.

Dr Eeid returned by the express last evening from a trip to Australia. 1 The Premier has promised a subsidy of £IOOO to the Wellington Industrial Exnibition. The Timaru Cemetery Board--will- meet in tiie Council chambers at 10.30 a.m. tomorrow. . ' A committee meeting of the Timaru Floral Society J :will, be held-on Friday. uc 7.30 p.m. ~.....,--. The Sonsma, with .the San „ Francisco mail, arrived at Auckland shortly after .midnight on, Monday night. .. A Dunedin message says that when the fog lifted the missing citizens in the Bock and Pillar district turned up none v the worse for their adventure. At least one 513:1 of the approaching regatta is the general cleaning up and painting which nearly all the boats in the harbour are now undergoing. There were 150 explosions of tfca Waimangu geyser on Monday. The discharges were, from 15' feet to 250 feet, and one displaylreached a thousand feet in haight. Application's for ihares'in the Parliamentary subsidy to public libraries must ba received by the Secretary fas Education at Wellington on or before 31st January. The vote this year is £3OOO. Mr T. Humphreys, Chief Oommissiouc:' of Lands for Canterbury,- expects the cut-ting-up survey of the Levels Estate to be completed by the end of this month. The work has been retarded, by the frequent drains, -.-;!. - '.•'■/.■ .]-. ; '.

>:At s the Magistrate's. Court yesterday, be- ; fore Mr Moss Jonas, J.P., Archibald Mc•Phee, who was fined 40s on the previous day for being drunk in a railw-'y carriage, was fined 20s or 48* hours for being drunk in Beswick street, A first offender was fined 5s or 24 hours for a similar offence. Mr ,Alec Verne, advance representative for Mr Sheridan's Musical Comedy Company; arrived in Timaru yesterday afternoon to make arrangements for the company's appearance in the " Lady Slavey " at the Theatre Royal on Monday, Decern- • ber 21st. Only one performance will be given at Timaru. A presentation took place.at Anderson's Boot Factory yesterday, Mr Hartle being handed a souvenir of his many years' ?ervice in the. establishment, prior to his leaving Timaru. The presentation was made by Mr R." Munro, and took the form of a case containing a pair of handsome pipes and a'cigarette holder. The Chief Surveyor, Mr Roberts, has just returned from an extended tour of South Westland. He reports most favourably on the general prospects of that district. During recent years there, has been a steady advance in settlement, and a marked improvement has been made in the holdings, settlers being generally prosperous and contented. , The Borough Council have received the first instalment of the loan for street imnrovementes—£l«W—and £6OO of the Caroline Bay loan. A start was made on street improvements yesterday, North street being the first street to be treated. A beginning will be made at once with the work of improving the bay, it being intended to have the ground ready for planting in the autumn,. The Board of Education does' not get much help from some of the school com- -I mittees. "'"la"one case "a southern committee asked, for some planks to put over; a creek -for the convenience of the school "clrildfen. Hie Board got some planks delivered at the creek, and they have lain "■ there for months. The committee have not taken interest, enough in the school to fix the planks across the creek. The Rev. G. H. Cole, of Melbourne, who conducted a mission some months ago in this town, will give an evening's entertainment in the Assembly Rooms this evening, entitled "Picture. Sonc and Story." Mr Knight's splendid limelight lantern will be used. This is a guarantee that the pictures will be good ones. Admission, Is: children, half-price. Mr Cote is an able speaker, and we predict a pleasant and profitable evening. Attention is directed to the advertise-

ment appearing in this .issue with regard to tbe annual prize firing. Owing to the Defence Department having cut down the grant to £2O, there will only be two matches fired at Timaru on Thursday, and one match on Saturday for cadets. Postentries can be made on range. There are five prizes for recruits and 22 prizes for all comers Volunteers must appear in" the uniform of their corps. The entry fee is fixed at 6d per man per match. At the quarterly meeting of the Dunedin Licensing Committee on Monday hotelkeepers were warned in regard to the management of their houses, and particularly with reference to serving persons under the influence of liquor, selling after

hours and Sunday trading. The Committee were aware that special precautions were used to exclude the police and evade detection, but owners and licensees would be wise to discontinue these practices and strictly comply with the provisions of the licensing laws. ;The following crews will represent the Timaru Rowing Club at the Timaru regatta:—Four oared race: (1) W. Mac* kenzie (stroke). A. W. Price, F. A. Barcock, AD. Munro; (2) H. Collins (stroke). E. Porter, J. G Broadhoad, H. R. Smith; (3) Pearson (stroke), C. Lane, J. B. Fitzgerald. J. C. Smith; (4) L. W. Douglas rf. Piitchard, J. Passmore, F. Kernick. Pair-oar race: W. Mackenzie and R. D.

ICarew; H. Collins and W. Leslie; C. Healey and J. B. Fitzgerald; N. Knight i j and J, C. Smith; A. W. Price and H. Pritcbard; E Porter ;md F. Barcock. ;; -Sculls: C. Healy and N. Knight; W. Mackenzie and W. Mundell. ' ' The splendid shearing weather which had prevailed in the Fairlie district broke last week, and since then dull days and drizzling rain have been the rule. About the ,- low ground little rain has fallen,' but on the hills a gcod deal. In some places the rain has been heavy. Shearing is at a standstill, and in some places farm work has had to be stopped. {stock are looking well, crops are good, and the lately-sown seeds are-coming on fast. The nip of' frost which, in common with other parts of. the colony, the district experienced, was most severe, on the, low ground, and pota--4 toe* suffered and anything making tender growth was,; thrown back. Still plants made- a rapid recovery, and gardens look very , well, ... / "A (meeting of ratepayers was ' held in the Rangitata School on Monday evening last for the purpose of electing a new Water Race Committee. There was a fair attendance, Mr A. Metcalf presiding. The chairman stated that everything had passed off satisfactorily during the past year. The rates iad been rather heavy, but this was on account of £450 incurred by the March flood at the headworks. Mr Gynes, the ranger, had given general satisfaction. Mr Metcalf then vacated the chair, which was taken by Mr Dorward. and the ,e!eotion of a new committee was proceeded with.. The following members were proposed and declared elected: —Messrs Ellis and Kelland (south division), Dorward and- McNab (middle division), and, Wharton and Reid (northern division). Mr Dorward was chosen ohairman. Messrs Metcalf and Airay, two of the older members, declined nomination. Mr J. Stanger eulogised Mr Metcalf's valuable, services on the Committee, and expressed regret that ha could not see his way to stand for re-election. A similar compliment was paid to Mr Airay by Mr Kelland. The monthly meeting of the Geraldine Road Hoard was held yesterday. There were present Messrs J. Kelland (chairman), Hutchinson, K. Brophy, and J. M. Barker. I An apology ior absence was leeeived from I Mr A. Metcalf. The Department or Lands ) and Survey wrote that they were about to offer tenancies of-a portion of the riverbed ! fronting the Innds of piv.peities at Belfield ! on condition that the i>:ock grazed thereon shall be herded. The Geraldine County CouDcii notified that the first half-vcnrlv instalment of the Hospital and Charitable Aid contribution was* due.—To be paid. The Board agreed to contribute 30s towards the ccst of cleaning a drain near Kelman Bros.' reserve, Swamp road. The Board declined to continue its cnntribulion to the Geraldine Public Library, because the auditor would object, to pass- the item. The Temuka l?o-.id Board wrote asking the Board to co-operate in obtaining sin American road-grader for the Geraldne, Mt. Peel, and Temuka districts.—lt was resolved that the Board would join in arranging a trial of the grader in some place to suit the three districts, but does not consider it satisfactory to have one machine amongst three "Boards. . \lt waa , resolved that owncw of -properties ;l»eoi*l- - nailed under the Act to clear, gorse grab.- ~ I)ings,and trimmings from Tooidsides 1 :-■ Ac.--;. connti)' amounting' to £342 "11* 7d -were- ; passed for'payment, and the Board roM.. ■ '

~ Attejviißn: is directed to the notice by Messrs S. Kirkpatrick and Co., of Nelson, respecting "Christmas delicacies." Tha Timaru Regatta Committee will meet this evening, when the arrangements in connection with the regatta to be held on Anniversary Day will be further considered. All.interested are invited to attend the preliniinarv meeting of the Amateur Orchestral Society at the Ganison band ( room, Cb.ur.eh street, at 8 o'clock this evening. Messrs Guinness and LeCren, Ltd.. publish, particulars relating to two important land sales, at Fairlie, on the 28th ir.«t, and at Timaru on January 16th, 1904. Captain Edwin telegraphed the following weather report at 12.58 p.m. yesterday : " Moderate to strong winds from the northwards; glass fall; tides good; sea moderate."

The Speedwell Cycle and Motor Works will be found in temporary premises opposite Ballantvne's. Mr C. W Wood, wellknown in the world of wheels, is manager, and will no doubt be very pleased to show any cyclist the Royal Enfield or Speedwell or to "take any orders in the motor line. The meeting to discuss an important question relating to tuberculosis in cattle, is to be held in the Sophia Street Hall, Timaru, on Saturday next, at 11.30 a.m. Mr J. E. Hurdley, the convenor, hopes to see all farmers and milk suppliers present, so that the advisability of forming a " cattle insurance fund " may be fully considered.

A grand garden partv in connection with St. Peter's Church will be held at Green Hayes, Temuka, to-morrow afternoon. The grounds are most suitable for such a social gathering, and every effort will be made "forvisitors to enjoy themselves thoroughly. All sorts of outdoor games, including tennis, croquet, and pingpong. have been arranged for, and there will be stalls for the sale of useful, fancy and other articles. Maypole and other dances should be highly interesting, and afternoon tea will be dispensed from 4 p.m. to 6 p.m. Should the weather be at all favourable, the attendance should be very large. A necessity has arisen to raise some money for the current expenses in connection with the Sandietown and Waimataitai Sunday Schools, and the means for. doing so took the form of a jumble sale held in the Sandietown schoolroom. The sale was promoted by both schools, and the results of their efforts seemed Uvst night to have been very successful. A lot of articles were collected, and with the greenery used for decorating the schoolroom, made a good display. A large and well-furnished jumble stall was under the care of Miss Chrysta Wool 1 combe; Miss Sunnaway managed a refreshment stall, and dispensed tea and cakes ; Miss Schmidt conducted an attractive sweets stall; and Misses Parr and Saxon tempted the unwary to angle with a bent pin. Miss Meadowcroft had charge of a vegetable stall, and of a guessing competition. Mi3s Woollcombe superintended the management of the sale in a very able manner. Business was commenced at half-past 2 yesterday afternoon, several customers arriving before evening; and a good business was done last night. Insure your crops by purclvasing the best in .the world—the reliable McCormick.—(Advt.) Essential as are brains and high-class technical talent to the success of any large enterprise, these factors lose much of their potency, unless stimulated by the spirit of progressivehess, and by the confidence of the buying public. It is undoubtedly to the.se virtues-,that the unparalleled success' ..of.. ..our, bespoke .. tailoring trade is_ due. Men's suits to' measure of the best indigo vicuna, 655; men's suits to measure, Fox's Serge,-655; men's suits to measure of the best Timaru, Oamaru and Mosgiel tweed, 70e—a large and Varied assortment to select from; gent's suits to measure of the best quality of worsted suitings, all selected from the pick of the world's best markets, at 70s, 755, 80s.—Penrose's Drapery Establishment. —(Advt.)

We have been shown a.very useful line in white Turkish towels'; these are of exceptional quality and size, 49 inches long and 24 inches wide, usually sold at Is 6d to Is 9d. In fact they are good value at those prices; but A. Gabites, at " The Corner," is selling this line at Is each. Heads of families and bathers please note. —(Advt.')

The superiority of our goods is not_ in words but in solid merit. This is going to be universally recognised, and the sales of the New Century Soft Rubber Hair Curlers are rapidly increasing.—(Advt.) Chamberlain's Cough Remedy acts on nature's plan—loosens the cold, relieves the lungs and makes expectoration easy. 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 ear, their durability and price to your pocket. Their direct appeal is to you. v Why reject it I Interview them at Begg's, Stafford.street and Arcade.—(Advt.)

Cholera Infantum.—This has long been regarded as one of the most dangerous and fatal diseases to which infants are subject. It can be cured, however, when properly treated. All that is necessary is to give Chamberlain's Colic, Cholera and Diarrhoea Remedy and castor oil as directed, with each bottle, and a cure is certain. Since this remedy has come into such general rose, there are veiy few deaths from cholera infantum, and none whatever when it is given. For sale by J. C. Oddie. —(Advt.)

GERALDINE LICENSING COMMITTEE. The quarterly meeting of the Geraldine Licensing Committee was held at Temuka yesterday. There were present, Messrs J. Blyth (in the chair), T. Buxton, D. McCaskill, and B.'R: MacdonaM. All existing licenses wore renewed, and the temporary transfers of the Geraldine Hotel from A. G. McLean to John Mullin, of the Wallingford Hotel from J. G. Rainbow to M. McAuliffe, of the Winchester Hotel from T. Longdon to J. A. Goldring, were confirmed. The police reported that most of the hotels had been well conducted, bat they reported that they suspected Sunday trading at the Railway Hotel. Point, and that the Wallingford Hotel and Wolseley Hotel were not being conducted in a very satisfactory manner. MASONIC. There was a large and very representative gathering of Freemasons at St. John's Lodge-room last night to witness the installation of W. Bro. Major George Crawsbaw as W.M. and the investiture of his officers. The ceremony was conducted by the R.W.D.G.M. Bro. R. D. Thomas, who was attended bv the following D.G. Lodge officers:—W. Bro. C. S. Fraser, ! P.D.G.W., as D.G.S.W.; W. Bro. J. E. S. Jackson, P.D.G.W., as D.G.J.W. ; W. Bro. K. G. Turner, P.D.G.W., as D.G.S.D. ; W. Bro. J. B. Rutland, P.D.G.W., «s D.G.J.0.; W. Bro. Colonel | Jowsev, A.D.G.D.C.; W. Bro. E. Nordon, as D.G.5.W.8.: Bros. C. E. Thomas, W. Priest and J. Baragwanath, D.G. Stewards. ' A very efficient orchestra under the direction of Bro. J. W. Hayfield added greatly to the success of the proceedings. The W.M. having been installed, the officers were invested a* follows:—S.W., Bro. A. H. Bourn; J.W., Bro. M. White; Treasurer, Bro. J. R. Bruce; Secretary, W. Bro. J. E. S. Jackson; S.D.. Br'o. F. P. G. Allen; J.D.. Bro. F. E.'Whitehead; D.C., W. Bro. F. C. Watson; 1.G.. Bro. C. H. Gressoti; Stewards, Bros. I. Smith a,nd G. Mcintosh; Tyler, Bro. R. Morgan. After the Lodge was closed the brethren met, in the Assembly Rooms and ynt down to an excellent supper provided by Bro. A. Budd. Full justice having been done to the. viands, the usual Masonic toasts were honoured, and an excellent musical programme, arranged by Bro. Hayfield, was gone through, bringing the evening's proceedings to n fitting and very cnjbynblj close.

A PRETTY LODOI-: ROOM. The !i;\ll of St. John'y Jln-tmic Lodge is noir without doubt the prettiest public room in Timaru. Jt has just boen completely renovated by Mr .Ins. Craigie. anil the lodge which met in it last night for the installation of officers. mu>t. have felt proud of it as an up-to-date interior. It is about a quarter of a century since (he hall was decorated last, and the means then available -were ciude compared with what can be had nowadays. The walls were distempered a salmon colour, and the ceiling white washed. These have been washed cleuu and papered, and three windows on the north side have been bricked up, so that artificial light most be used in the .daytime. : '-ll*e .waits"are cov«red ; with a'paperiin'me'dium-toned blue, and fl»e wide ctwedceiltog,with■ « pretty paper itt pale cream and' pale .lertpn. Reneath th* core is a hw«dse*» Bffur*d frie**,; wfth.

ground colour shaded from the ball to the pale cream of the ceiling,. ■ .Inst beneath the frieze a narrow picture rail in ivory white gives a good definition, t» the ceiling, ami the ceiling centre-pieces arft painted to match the paper, and then hatched with gold. The interior woodwork of doors, tobin Lube-, are painted in ivory enamel, the "centre" and the pillars of architecture in the same, hatched with gold. The furniture a;so lias been renovated. The net result is at once, tasteful, restful, and dignified, and without doubt* the hall is now and by far the. prettiest public room in Timaru. The. bulge may well be -"roud of it as their pusNOxsitm, and Mr Cruigie be equally proud' of it as his workmanship, flhe ant> rooms have, aho been renovated, but in, a much mora simple manner. THE SLUMP IN WJ-IBAT. The action taken by Mr..«T. C. N. Grigu in convening a meeting to tuise some step* to lelieve the extraordinary and quite unaccountable depression in the wheat market should be of more than ordinary interest to the farming community of this county. From what can bo gathered froin various sources it does- nwt appear that stocks of wheat are,at v all heavy, and it "i very doubtful if requisite, supplies of sound milling wheat are available to carry oi» until the new crop is harvested and fit for gristing. It is cAmuiun talk that millers have been forcing back prices steadily, but surely, while at tlia sum* time it is reported, that the stocks they hold are quite nominal., However, be this as it may, the step taken; by Mr Grigg will commend itself to tbo> nttention and'ptjnuttcal support, of all parr, ties who are holders of wheat. Assuming that sati-factory and prompt arrangements' can be made, to «xpmt a certain quantity of wheat,," it must strengthen the market. On the other hand, if the. stamp continues, it will be a. sure sign that there is" more wheat; held: than is likely to be required, and it in, palpablo- that, the surplus will need to ba exported sooner or later.

SYNOPSIS OF'NEW ADVEBfriBEMKNTS.

J. B. Rutland—Clearing sab* of furiuV ture, York street, to-morrow.. Guinness und LeCrcn, LtcL-rrStocU sah) at Studliolmo Friday, clearing Bale. Willowbridge 22nd inst.; land sale. Fairlic 28th inst. ; land sale Timaru,, January 16th. St. Peter's Church, Tem,uku*-Airand garden party to-morrow. Amateur Orchestral Society—Meeting in Bnnd room this evening. New Zealand Railways—Train arrangements for Annivcraury Day. J. C. N. Grigg notice to farmers and holders, of wheat. Leonard to. syphons and other high class goods on sale. Annual prise firing—On Timaru range to-morrow, Fred. C. Watsor.—Testimonial Donnelly* hairdressers' friend. Timaru Regatta—Committee meeting this, evening. Tuberculosis in Cattle—Meeting in Timnvn on Saturday 11.30 a.m. W. A. Scott—Speedwell cycle und motor works, opposite Ballantyno's, • .1. G. Cowan—Prices of Fox'a serge soils. ' Mrs Fuclis, Fairlie—Wants a houscmaid. ,

William Mcßride—Details of Christmas and New Year gifls, in lilver, gold, etc. Kirkpatrick and Co.; Nelson—Some particulars of Christmas delicacies. Balluntyhe's—Particulars of seasonable blouses. Wanteds—Eight notices.