TOWN & COUNTRY.

Timaru Herald, Volume LXXXIII, Issue 12872, 6 January 1906, Page 4

TOWN & COUNTRY.

The secretary of the South Canterbury Hospital Board desires to acknowledge lie receipt "from Mr Styles of £2O 7s, money* collected io a donation to the funds of the institut ioD. At 12.50 js.ni. yesterday Captain Edwin advised -a* follows: —".Strong triads'to-a gale from between west aod Wootij-wert- and south, glass rise, tides good, *ea moder■ale off shcue, lain xerv probable.*' The staging of the eastern extension is' now practically finished. The last woodwork was in place on Saturday last, and! all that remains i.o do is to finish bolting op scim* ports of ii. A heavy downpour of rain occurred yesterday. Rain, was not needed for any purpose, and the wet day put a stop to shearirg. and was even worse for haymaking. tending to spoil produce an -well *as delay the work. Serricos in the Wesleyan Chnrch on Sunday will be conducted, in the morning bv the Rev. T. Wagstaff, of Oif<»rd; subject, "Christian Progress." In the evening bv the Rev. S. J. Serpell: .subject. "The Lessons of Life." an address to young people. A cordial invitation is given to non-church-goers. A wet day unfortunately spoiled the Tinwald school excursion to Timarn yesterday. A large party was expected, *& nt the wet morning reduced it to very'small dimensions, and the visitors were confined to the town and the verandah portions of it. Mr Budd provided tea, for them in- the Assembly Rooms. Examinations for teachers' "C" and "D" certificates and for the Senior Civil Service commenced in St. Mary's schoolroom yesterday under the supervision *,f Mr J. G. Gow. About thirty candidates sat. of whom only two or three were entered for the Civil Service examinations, the other* being up for their teachers* certificates. The examinations trill terminate on the 17th inst. xJ%? rotail bu,cfam d «ing fenßinefis in Wellington have decided to reduce" ihe retail-price of meat as from the begknnar' of tii« present year. The joint* *hich cam- the reduced prices are leg* of, jnui-' ton. l«[v of mutton, also of part* : of haib' and *e£«al items of b?dL . It is vs&nkeS' : tha* the Teaflditm -trill- worV out at" about tlirea farthings a pound o.ti the item* mentioned. The fall in prices is accounted for by the fact that there has been a reduction in the price of stock. The Tim.aru Pigeon Club frequently xuflVr' at the hand* of pot huutevs on the lagoon* both north and south, one member" (Mr J. Auld) having recently lost at two different limes, tight bird.*.-, some of tbem very valuable. On© that was shot .on Monday las; from <"ssboir.o. Tlii-< i:i i was worth £s. It is Vi?r„- ..;;,!, ;, j- j ~< uu'A'.nivy. afli-r carefully i.r:\:ii'.:\z birds for s-everul years to get ]hom shot T;<- -;1;-;:. The- Club have a standing offer of £3 to anyone at any time giving information that trill lead to a com- , viction.

The "Marlborough Express "sl i.es that Mr- James Cartwright, headmaste of the ©karamio School," has been first assistant master of the Woodvilie District High School. Mr Cartwright w;.* armery ft teacher in the Pleasant Point School. Mr Gillingham, of Lambrook, Fairlie, reports the rainfall for 1905, as 32.18. inches, falling on 126 days. The was ess month was September, -with 5.91 inches. In 1904 the total fall was 28.78 inches, 'falling on 103. days. The year 1905 was the wettest for some time, nearly 4 inches above the average. The rainfall tor December 1905, was 3.06 inches.

At the Magistrate's Court yesterday, before Mr W. S. Waite, J.P., a you-g man

named 1-eter Kreyl, a sailor, was prv.needed against for inkling to maintain his illegitimate -child. Mr. Raymond appeared ioT complainant. He and'" Sergeant' Warring asked for a- remand so that the case could be heard by the: Magistrate. The case was adjourned for a, week, bail being allowed in one surety 0f.„i?50. -....., The sagacity..,of ; a' cattle dog led to the discoveiy of _an,,outbreak of fire at East Tamaki; "Auckland, last- Sunday night. One ■of the iiiniateS'opa house heard some animal'-.scratching;:at-thst-front;door, and: on.getting, out of .bed..fonnd-'that the noise was,being made by one/of the dogs belonging tp the place. A : fire ' had broken out in ' an: : out?building, and the dog after dragging her jraps out of the burning house had rushed to. •the family residence and alarmed the inmates by scratching at the door. The flames were extinguished before much damage Tiad been done. v Members of the Jockey Club Committee last night discussed the question that seems •to be well dissociated irom the sport of ; horseracing, namely, the proper time of year to cut down pinus insignis, if the wood is io~ he" used for building purposes. The -question cropped, up in connection with the -thinning of the plantation on the race--course. The chairman, Mr Guinness, said the trees should not be felled tall winter, •or the timber would not be so good. Some other members agreed, and others did not ithihk. it signified when pinus is cut, as it <kxes not shrink as other woods do. TJbs usual weekly. meeting of the Lifeboat- Lodge, No. 101, 1.0. G.T., was held last evening, Bro. Newland, C.T., presiding. .Visiting brethren were present and heartily •welcomed from the Good Intent Lodge, Bangiora, and Hope of Dunedin. Fraternal greetings were received 1 from the DuneduC Wellington, and Rahgiora Lodges'. The lodge decided, to hold a benefit concert for the Garrison Band,' in aid of their contest funds. Sides "were chosen, and a friendly game of quoits took place for the rest of the evenirg. Correspondence of-a 'varied nature was received, after which the meeting closed in peace and harmony at -9.30 p.m. An Unwilling Bridegroom.—A correspondent of ./"M,A,P.". tells. an amusing story -«of a London' clergyman's experiencce with «n unwilling bridegroom. Officiating at a wedding ceremony, the rev. gentleman put .the -usual question,, to the bridegroom,, who, -instead of the, expected " yes," answered " no." Unable, to understand the situation, he invited, the man to follow 1 him. into, the rwstry, at the same time the young' lady to remain in the church. Upon reaching, the vestry, the Benedict that -wouldn't,, explained that he had been constrained by. sheer fright to consent to the imaxriage'/ but had; no desire whatever to ■im united to that or iany other bride. The, ■cFergyman opened the door leading into the atreet, and informed the man that he had just three minutes in which to make good ins escape. Needless to say, the terrorised bridegrcom fled, but only just in time, if or the ladv rushed ; into the vestry in search. of Mm, shouting. " Where is the scoun- ' drel? ! ' '-... • ■'■;'

Unlike.other headache medicines Stearns' 'Headache Cute does'not cause jfchat stupid! and is as refreshing as a night's good : slee|>..—4Advt.) ...... Read -this/ it may interest you.! Why . are hawking carts tolerated and countenin Tixhaxu? Because no one has fcjthertG■been' enterprising enough' to get out of the old= rut and move with the times' by substituting ajmore^uprto-date.and sanitary method of supplying the citizeDs with one. of the chief ■.articles of food; ; T.. Mcr Wliirter arid" Sons, of-the Zealandia Butchery,, in the face of strong local prejudice, have the temerity to attempt an extension of their .orders' and delivery cart service.as from-.thje.beginning' of the, year. Families, iotelsy and. shipping waited upon regularly every'morning'for orders. Give us a trial and we guarantee satisfaction.—(Advt.) The Mc.Goranick. Binder will give you the best for your money. Mprlow, Bassett. and Co., Christchurch.— (Advt,) " .■ .. All over. Plauca. lace has been most popu- . lar this..'season, and is .still. We have however, : .been able to pick up remarkably"' cheap some clearing lots which are 'now offered under English cost price.. Fancy two-tone all-over lace, usual price 3s, today's price 2s 3d; white all-over net, with large spot, usual price & 6d, to-day's price- 9d; cream all-over lace, with scroll pattern, usual price 2s lid, to-day's price Is lid; Paris all-over lace, with fancy scroll, worth 2s 6d, to-day's price Is 4£d? 50-inch cream net, with small spot,, usual price 3s 3d,, to-day's price 2s 9d; Paris net all-over with small spray, usual price 2s 9d r to-day's price Is 6d; string all-over lace, with fancy ring pattern, sale price 2s 6d, to-day's price Is 3d; string colour all-over net. with small diamond pattern, usual price 2s 6d, to-day's price Is; cream all-over insertion net, usual price 2s 6d. to-day's price Is 6d; Paris shade all-over lace, 18-inch, usual price 2s 6d, to-dav's price ll£d.- Penrose's Drapery Establishment—,{Advt.) Note this fact! Watches thoroughly cleaned and examined ss; mainspring, best quality, 4s 6d; twelve months' guarantee. ■C. Warburton, the people's watchmaker, next. T. and J. Thomson, drapers.—(Advt.) Hunger is a Good Sauce.—When, you do not have hunger as a sauce for yonr food, try- Chamberlain's Stomach, and Liver Tablets. They cleanse and invigorate the stomach and give a relish for the food, as no other preparation can. They are easy to. take, pleasant, in effect and are just what you need. For, sale by J. O. Oddie.—(Advt.) .Don't Wait' Until You Need It.—Do not I wait, until, "some of. your ..family , ; ig takea with. a : vioienjti attack-of colic, or ..diarrhoea. A . : '¥o.ttle''QiJCh^Derlajn's" v C.oliCj' jCholera P *nd.';;Diarrhbea' Remedy at hand '.'. '/when., needed...Has" saved many- a life. "V, Progur.a It: ;ttC<mo. .';; For J'ale by X Caution 1-r-Persons -when travelling should" .exercisedcare y in.the use of,drinking -water. As a; safeguard it is urged that every' -traveler secure a bottle, of Chamberlain's.Colic, Cholera and Diarrhoea Remedy before leaving home, to be carried in the hand luggage.- This may prevent distressing sickness and annoying; delav. For sale by J. C. Oddie.—(AdYt.") Be Firm.—When you ask for a bottle of Chamberlain's Colic, Cholera and Diarrhoea Remedy, do not allow the dealer to sell you a substitute. Be firm in your con viotion that there is nothing so good. This medicine has been tested in the most severe and dangerous cases of cramps, colic and diarrhoea, and has never been known to rfail. • For sale by J. C. Oddie—(Advt.)

The Salvation Army Band desires to thank the many friends and sympathisers for their generous support in their carolling at Christmas, the amount Taised being £34.

A Timaru tourist came across a queer country in the North Island —that of Taupe. It is an extensive tract of. country, but very barren, producing nothing, but ferm and manuka scrub. There are no landowners in it to pay rates, so there are no rates and no County Council. The roads are maintained bv the Government.

• The motor cars which ply for hire between Rotorua and Taupo are, Mr Rolleston says, doing satisfactory work, and are much preferable to the horse coaches. The roads are exceedingly, heavy, and it is as much as horses can do in places to 6hift the vehicles along, but the cars run the 50 miles in about four hours.

The race committee of the Timaru Rowing Club met last night and decided upon holding the next fixtures'of rowing ■ events, the committee fours,,on January 29th, and Mcßride's "fours'cm' February "24th. The entries for the former close on the 10th inst.,;on the notice board at the shed, and all intending competitors are requested to enter; in good time, to facilitate the. arTangement of crews. ' ;

An English cricket team, under the cajK taincy of Mr P. Warner, was touring South Africa last month, and apparently the reports of the play transmitted to England were not too voluminous. The "Cape Times "of December 6th, published a cartoon, representing Warner at the wickets receiving the following official cable from Downing street:—"Details of matches urgently required." The cartoonist- gave the toll'owing explanation under his picture : be. hanged. Balfour, after the manner of Maoriland Seddon, cables to Warner."

.The locai corp of the Salvation Army is tio give a welcome to Brigadier Knight, the' newly-appointed provincial officer for the South Island, to-night at Gabites' Corner. Special meetings will be conducted by the Brigadier and Major Winter, the provincial secretary, who is also visiting Timaru in the Barracks on Sunday. Very successful meetings have been held in the south during the past week by these officers. Brigadier Knight is now visiting Timaru, after an absence of about ten years, since when he has travelled 1 much, holding various positions in Queensland, and has been in England. - Mr F. J. Rolleston, who returned yesterday,'from a fortnight's holiday, repeated a journey of which a good deal was said in the recent election contest. He came down the Wanganui river. He was, of course, not inspecting route, and he haa nothing to say of bottles, or corkscrews, or insect powder or canoes. The railway took to Taumaranui and from there to'Wah'gaiiui the journey was made in a river steamer crowded, with . passengers. 'The! boat takes two' days to cover the 160 miles, a night being spent in Pipiriki, and beautiful as the scenery is, one is apt to get tired of gazing on it, for so long.

, The home-coming'of the late] Bernard Bede Kieran, champion "swimmer of Aus'tiSilia and the -world .(writes the " Bulletiri"), was a triumphant.' procession.' All the. way from Brisbane; the land whose prowess ~he had upheld' as a parent of mighty swimmers showered wreaths on his coffin, and condolences on his mother till, at Redierii, night *tip6n 4000 people took off their hats as his coffin was carried past. Operated upon in Brisbane for appendicitis, he Tvas reported to be ont of danger, and progressing - Temarkably well. Then, suddenly, a rumours ran round Sydney that Kieran was dead. Newspaper offices were inundated with enquiries, and the report contradicted. But it- was prophetic; on Friday night the people in Sydney saw on great posters of black and Ted the news " Kieran sinking," and the same night, shortly ; hefore. 11 Australia's greatest swimmer died in Stl Clair private hospital in the Queensland capital. ENGLISH MUSICAL. COMEDY OOM^ PANY. The following from a contemporary speaks volumes.as to the treat in store for those who "visit"'the Theatre on Monday night.—"There was a crowded house at His Majesty's Theatre, when Mr George : Stephenson's Musical Comedy Company made a first appearance in what is properly described as a two-act "musical extravagana, the hero of which is that Bill Adams, whose memory' and method of : winning 'the Battle '.of' Waterloo -is' reminiscent of • Mr Snazellij. Mr-Stephenson's company in- ; eludes a number of very clever artists,' and such-'-Vere able to : carry along and make • a laughter-punctuated success of a ; com- - position far removed from the interference |of the dictates- of rhyme or reason. The audience last evening palpably appreciated 'Bill AdamsViO-lthe .roars of, laughter be,mg unmistakable evidence /thereof, and it is the. soft of they will want to see again to" recall what they laughed at. . For irresponsible burlesque and the broad farcicality and -unblushing obstrusiveness of its jests 'Bill Adams' takes a lot of beating. The authors "have closely racked their brains, and have evolved and revived and worked in as many jokes and witticisms into all parts of the dialogue throughout as could be conceived in five minutes of stage talk, and while occasional cleverness and a general smartness is characteristic of their work, where material has been lacking whatever has offered ihas been seized on." RHEUMO STANDS THE TEST OP TIME. The test of time is the infallible test. If a remedy has real merit ifc will stand this searching trial. Rheumo stands the test triumphantly. Ever since it was first introduced some three years ago its sales have steadily increased" each month, and now it is found at every chemist'*! and store, from the North Cape to the Bluff. There is but one reason for Rheumo's success r It is an absolutely reliable cure for rheumatism, gout, and "kindred "diseases. Thousands have been cured by it; thev have recommended it to their friends with equally satisfactory results. If yon suffer from rheumatism, give Rheumo a" fair trial, j and it-will cure-you. Sold by all chemists and stores at 2s 6d and 4s 6d.— (Advt.) " . j

ABSTRACT OF SALES BY AUCTION': THIS -DAY.;.,... ;,; ;, ;,.„, \ By.the Canterbury FarmerV r Co-'opJratiye'i ■■ ■;■ Association, at TattensalTs ;: i -Horses; harness, ■■efcc.'-= 'A*: x -\.yi'z ii-~ix\ : l .v..'i •By J. 8./.RMlandi at jTiis;-rooms,..;BeS;-' . wick street at npori-^Produce^.poTjltry...fur-niture, etc." V "'■•■"'' "• ■'"_ ••.-■■■■- SYNOPSIS OT" NEW ADVERTISE--- : ■ • .-■ MENTS-.;.-•,■; ■-_/■■.; Dalsiety and Co.—Albury sale On Mondav, Scotston Estate on 27th inet.. New Zealand Loan aDd Mercantile Agencv Company—Sale at- Albury on Monday. Temuka on Tuesday, Studholme on Friday. . Guinness and LeCren—Temuka sale on Tuesday, properties at Geraldine on 17th ' hist. National Mortgage and Agency Com--1 pany —Albury sale on Monday, Temuka on Tuesday. . - :

J. I). Rutland—Sells poultry, timber, etc., to-day; clearing sales on 9th and 11th inst.

Canterbury Farmers' Co-operative Association —Temuka stock sale on 9th. inst.; 'handy farm on 20th inst. At Begg's—Very fine violin for sale. Timaru Flying Club —Reward for information re pigeon shooting. Jas. S. Turnbull —Tenders wanted for building and joiners' work. Keraohan, McCahon and Co.—Fresh eggs lOd. Wade's saddlery depot—Every description of harness, etc.

Ohristchurch Meat Company—Are buyers of bones.

Inspector of factories—lmportant notice to shop-keepers. Salvation Army—Welcome meetings today and to-morrow. Office of this paper—Store for sale in Geraldine district.

Lost—Cheque, drawn by Gillingham Bros., payment stopped. ■■. *..-„. W. Clarke, Tatters all's—Lad for station, =aleo man cook'. ••-

New Zealand Clothing Factory—Ready to wear sac suits.

Wilson and Co.—Details famous White Horse whisky. ■ Wanteds—Ebur .notices; :