TOWN & COUNTRY.

Timaru Herald, Volume LXXXIII, Issue 12906, 21 February 1906, Page 5

TOWN & COUNTRY.

Dr Bowe returns by the first express from the south to-day. The sufferers who were poisoned at Hae-Hae-Te Moana the other day were completely out of danger las£ evening. The Waimate District High School will jhold their annual excursion to-day, and will come to Timaru by train. Mr Clayton, of Wellington, Government Veteinarian, arrived in Timaru yesterday, aad will be here for a few days. A presentation to Fathar Tubman will take place at St. Andrew's Hall on Saturday next. At the Fairlie Hall on Friday next Miss L. Roberts 'will give demonstrations of' the imperial system of dressmaking. Strollers on Caroline Bay, family and picnic parties, and others, should read the notice by Mrs Cowan, relating to the Caroline Bay tea house. Dr Gault notifies that he has commenced practice in Timaru, and gives hours of consultation. His consulting rooms are in Elizabeth streetFarmers and others are reminded that Messrs Dalgety and Company, Limited, are holding a clearing sale at Kingsdown to-day.on account of Mr A. Cromie. • The Timaru Marine Band will give a programme of popular selections in the Caroline Bay rotundai at half-past. 7 o'clock to-morrew evening.

The Trades and Labour Council at Nelson is circulating a scheme to establish a. co-operative butchers 7 shop, the local exorbitant retail prices of meat. " Miss E. G. HassaL, of Latter street, Timani, has received -word that she passed iier final for the B.A. degree. It is Miss. Hassali's intention, to take up teaching..... At 12.58 p.m. yesterday. Captain Edwin advised as follows:—"Strong winds to. gale between -west and south and southeast, glass rise, tides high, sea heavy,, rain probable and weather colder." . - • Remarkably unseasonable weather. ■ has been experienced in the district in the. last day or two. A hailstorm fell at. Pareora early yesterday morning; and there was a sharp frost at Albury the night "before last. . r - ' A lot of attention was paid to the pretty ■ steamer Tutanekei, the Government yacht, •yesterday morning. This smart vessel, does not often call at Timaru, and her white hull and bright furnishings mate a -welcome 'change from the daily round of cargo boats. The Timaru Operatic Society, call, mem-

bers' attention to the change to Wednesday instead of Thursday for rehearsal. Two inal dress rehearsals next Friday and Monday will be held to accustom performers to their costumes, especially those worn in the waltz scene of the second act of "'Madame Angot." The employees of Smithfleld Freezing Works will journey to Oama.ru-on March Bth for their annual picnic. Tickets aTe now on issue—from Washdyke 3s 9d and. Is 7d; from Timaru 3a 6d and .Is 6d. Mr W. J. Mitchell, the hon. secretary, will be very pleased to supply any infbr-

jnation required. " The Timaru Rowing Club have deterjnined upon holding a floral fete, early

next month in aid of their funds. It is proposed to arrange a programme of competitions in florally decorated cycles, cycle teams, go-carts, etc. A variety of games and contests will be added, that will appeal to the emulative instincts of young men and maidens, and afford a pleasant afternoon's amusement to> onlookers. The best thing for nervous, pale young girls in Stearns' Wine for it increase's their strsngth,, renews and enriches-the blood and sharpens the appetite.. It is.a matchless tonic... An innovation in the method of selling. ladies' fancy handkerchiefs has' been adopted at Penrose's; this seasoa they have had half their stock, done up in grey card board

. "boxes about 12 x 12 and- contain- ... ing 6 fancy handkerchiefs. The boxes are • beautifully ornamented with photographs . of landscape or notable actresses. This aiew method of doing up •kaiidkerchiefs does not apik'eoirtbly.increase the. cost of the goods as the following prices will show. One box with beautiful scenic view, entitled "Vale of Avoca," artistically tinted "in" water colours ; the box contains six dainti'y ■ embioidered handkerchiefs with fine hem-' - .stitched edge, juice 3s 9d box. Six prettily "worked lawn handkerchiefs, in newest satin stiti h design; with- delicately scolloped * 4kges ; the .handkerchiefs ar&-in box; with -viry good black and white, photo of handsome winding river scene, price 3s lid box. One handsome dark gredn mounted box. ■with peaceful Irish village view; the handkerchiefs embroidered in exquisite ruse leaf patters, price 4s sd. A few boxes of tastefully embroidered and lace handkerchiefs; the boxes are mounted with papular actresses, namely. Marie Sfcudhome. Zena Dare. Mabel Love, Lilian McCarthy, and others, prices from 5s to 7s 6d.—Penrose's ■ Drapery Establishment.—(Adviv.) Easy to Take, pleasant in Effect.—When troubled with constipation trv Chamberlain's Stomach and Liver Tablets. They are- easy to take and produce no griping or other unpleasant effect. Sold bv* J C Oddie.—CAdvt.) A Bad Taste, in the Mouth.—lt is" anything but pleasant to awake .with a bad .taste in the mouth. This always arises .Irorik a disordered- stomach and"'mav'be corrected by-, .taking a dose of Chamber- .' -lain's Stomach, and Liver Tablets immediately after; supper. They cleanse > and in- ■-.;■ irigorate the stomach, improVa the digestion ; and give one a relish for his food.

3?hey are easy, to take and pleasant in effect.' "Just What You Need." Only Is ,6rL •■Sold by J. C. Oddie.—CAdvt.) .:_

SYNOPSIS OF -NEW ADVERTISE MENTS. ": ; -- -I-

Moss Jonas—Sale of drapery at- -Penrose's- on Saturday. -v'vf; Dalgety and Co.—Sale of contractors plant, building materials, etc., on Monday. Gould's butchsry —Meat certificate from abattoir manager. C Bracefield, butcher—Challenge to Messrs McWhirter.

Chnstchurch Meat Com'nanv—Transfer books closed 19th to 28th W. __ W. Heak-y— Agent for. Block Company, liberal offer. ' "

D. Gault, M.D., F.E.C.3.—Has commenced practice in Timaru. SmitMeld picnic—At Oam on the-Bth March.

Caroline Bay tea 10ms-Or, en everv week «ay, 9 a.m. : . . . *

(Jo-ai—(J.iy.C.A. taking orders for landing to-day. -

Miss L. Roberts—Dressmaking demonstratioiis at "Pairlie.

J. Strachiui—Revised list for unsold sections of land.

St. Andrews—Presentation to Rev. Father Tubman, on Saturday. Chas. Oit\ St.. Andrews—lmpounding notice of horses.

W. W. Wade—Prices of saddlery much reduced.

Timaru Operatic Society—Dates of rehearsals ;ir. Theatre.

W. Mi.Ciitehy—Shaving and smokers requisites on s-ale. Wanteds —S'even notices. R. B. C>n>er. Temuka—Funeral notice