TOWN & COUNTRY.

Timaru Herald, Volume LXXXIII, Issue 12909, 24 February 1906, Page 5

TOWN & COUNTRY.

for the Meeting close on the sth March. The faiewell-social to the Rev. Father Tubman takes place at St. Andrews this evening. '

At. the Magistrate's Court yesterday, before Mr D. Stuart, J.P., a woman was convicted of drunkenness. and ordered to pay 2s cab-bire. ; - " -" \ - "'>- The Welingron Technical B«arci proposed to s»;ait agricultural classes, one by day. one..}; the evening. Only sis pupils offered u> attend theday"class,.... and one. the evening class. The Board/ thereforef" allowed the scheme to stand over for the present. The Otsgo Land' Beard.'on Thursday fixed the rentals of. the allotments in- the' "Steward" settlement—the estate recently purchased,..on..the south side of the Waitaki from the sea westwards. The settlement is named after Sir Wuiam Jukes Steward. Its total area is 21,277 acres, and its total value on the rental basis is £IO,OIO. The rentals fixed range from 2s 9d to 7s per acre. To-morrow afternoon, at 3 o'clock, the Garrison Band will give a concert at the Caroline Bay rotunda. The'following will be the programme j—March, "8.8. and C'.F."; selection, " Roland-a-Ronceveaux ";. march, ;<" Under a Peaceful Sky"; intermezzo, "Queen Elizabeth";" selection, " Star of the North" ; fantasia, "The Song that reached my Heart"; march. " Bon Freres" "God Save the King." At the meeting # of committee of the Timaru Tennis G!ub, held last evening, challenges io friendly games were accepted from :the Teniuka Tennis Club for Saturday next; from' St." John's for Thursday week/'anda team was selected/f or the annual match against Oamaru on the 17th March. As; a good many players will take~]iart-in i these matches, the committee hope to' see the courts well patronised on fine days. -.. The first annual swimming competition for the challenge shield provided for the South Canterbury Public Schools will take plate at the Century Baths to-day at 1 p.hi. ' The conditions.' allow teams of three from, the various" schools '"to'/enter for 100 yards, any style, 50 yards breast ■ stroke,yards back swim, and 50 yards'race for bcy« under 11 years of age. If the weather is at all favourable there should be a- good attendance of spectators. The Timaru Haibour Board applied to the Otago Board for a refund of the harbour dues charged on the dredge Timaru on the occasion of her last,docking at Port •Chajniers., -The secretary i'tlieii 'VGtairo Daily "Times "'reports| sVid'that the-Audi-tor-General//'had notified' flie Board that the practice'-of-refunding'-'charges "was illegal. ; He had passer] the items for tha iust l3 n ,-jefirs, ..but. had intimated--that -he would tot",allow the practice to be .continued" in v: the future. The matter wou-d be dealt with in the consolidated by-laws when they:.-came ri into operation, and that would relieve; ;the situation.—Consideration ?yaa held eye?..... "Petene". calls attention in the "New Zealand Times"'to. thenumber of instances jn which-syndicates have Stepped in between a landowner and . the Government vhen the latter.was desirous of purchasing homes for the workers. many he says, the Government; has been compelled to purehase: from a syndicate in lien of the •riginal .owner at an' advance m price of many" thousands of pounds; every penny of which is ultimately to be made up by those of the workers who take up , the sections. What the total amount thus extracted from the workers between Cook Strait and - ithe, Rimutaka during the pas! --few years would.figure but at goodness or.iy knows w'hiit. This sort of.thing ought to be stopped, and the speculation abolished, " hy a law which, while not placing the slightest restriction in the way .of-a 1 ?, own?r wishing to. sell'his. land, will render it ;;r< il'eyi' act for any person to' purchase land for .other than his own use. At the presenttime we-have laws- against dummyisni in connection w.ith all classes' of Crown lease"h:oids," and'transfers cap only""be made ~oV consent'of Land Boards. WLy not, the:;, .extend the principle to ireehs-ds?"

At the Magistrate's Court, Ashbiirton, yesterday, two bakers were fined j2os and costs for failing to stamp the weight on their bread.

Mr J. F. Gray, evangelist, will deliver addresses at Sutherlands and Pleasant Point to-morrow afternoon, and evening respectively. His subject, will be " Christ in the Tabernacle." All inteiested are cordially invited. The services in the Wesleyan Church tomorrow will be conducted by Mr B. Tinsley, son of the Rev. W. Tiueiey, of Waimate, who has been accepted as a candidate for the Wesleyan ministry, and gives promise of beeoming an able pieacher.

New Zealand by making the postage to British New Guinea Id per hall ounce has. now only two rates of postage, namely Id and 2£d. Previously the postage to British New Guinea was 2d per the only place in the world that New Zealand charged that rate. The Napier Harbour Board appear to be in doubt whether they can make a success of their breakwater harbour. At their meeting on Tuesday a resolution was carried that a snrvey and report be made by 'competent marine engineers, showing the comparative advantages of the breakwater harbour and the inner or river harbour.

. Yesterday was about the hottest day so far this summer. The sun was r-iost brilaiant,' and a scorching nor'-wester blew most of the day. The flying dizst made things rather worse for those who were "already uncomfortable from the heat. In the evening the usual change occurred, and- a cold sou'-wester arose, bringing welcome rain.

At the Conference of Accountants and Auditors at Wellington, Mr Graham (Dunedin) was re-elected president, and Messrs Keesing (Auckland), Wilberfoss (Wellington), Reid (Otago), Kelsey (Taranaki). and Lnbatt (Canterbury), vice-presideuis. Dunedin was fixed as the next meeting place. Tiie question of fixing, accountants' fees was referred to a- committee. ■

With reference to the cable message published ■by us yesterday " that plenty of men in London are offering themselves in response to New Zealand's request for a thousand navvies," the Minister for Public Works says he knows nothing of any such request. The Government has not asked for men to be sent from. England. More men could be employed -on Government works just now, but there is no intention of importing them. The: Taupo and Totara Timber Compasy is arranging for large shipments of timber from the Thames. It is expected that a million feet per month will be conveyed in scows- and other sailing _ vessels to be purchased. It is* estimated* that already nearly £250,000 has "been spent in prelimir"aiy work, including, many miles of railway for large locomotives. It is believed that the huge forest of beautiful trees will not be cut out in- forty years. By the second express yesterday Mr C. E. Holmes left for Wellington to attend the biennial conference to be held there.; •of the Amalgamated Society of Railway Servants as delegate representing the Timaru branch. He was joined at Timaru by. Mes,*ers Thomas and Patterson,, representing ImrercargiU, Messrs D. Wilson and Cameron; representing Otago, and Mr J. MeNab representing Oamaru. The two Canterbury representatives are Messrs J. Dawsoo and E. Cameron.

ATnember of-the Timaru police force has been for eoine days collecting the names of • those eligible for service as jurymen, and to do so, carried a substantial memorandum book. The other day he called at a private house, and found the owner's wife at home. He made enquiries as to her husband's name and age, and whether any other men lived there; and then asked who lived next door, as no one was at home. Unfortunately, the lady did not know who he was, and he did l not enlighten her; so she took him for a canvasser, especially as she had seen someone else hawking pictures'and carrying a portfolio. Naturally uneasy owing to the recent alarm of a burglary, she took careful stock of him,. and communicated a description of him to her husband. The latter proceeded in. the evening to. the policestation, and described the unfortunate constable to some of his comrades, with such accuracy that, though the account was. not too flattering, they immediately identified the supposed burglar's advance agent. They soon relieved the householder's suspense. When the man of the note-book cameMn, they related the incident to him, with a wealth of detail in the description that was most annoying to him, but gave them great enoyment. It is to be hoped for Ibis sake that others on whom he calls will not make a similar mistake. . ■--.-.

Nothing is quite so good in "bronchitis and chronic cough at Steam's Wine. Its delicious taste makes its Tegular use a pleasure, and it-acts as a. matchless tonic and bodv builder. ...

The information given here is about- pillow cases only.-; it is of great value to those who buy pillow oases; to the rest of our readers- the information is of no value whatever. The prices will stand microscopic examination.—Good large sized -Horrocke" calico frilled pillow cases Is each; 1 dozen imported pillow cases with hemstitched border, and drawn thread edging, Is 6d each; 1 special lot of strong pillow cases with neatly inserted lace, and hemstitched frill 2s each; 12 sample pillow cases, linen finish with deep frills, and lace edging. 2s each; 20 x 30 inch double tucked frill pillow cases 2s each; 1 dozen imported English manufactured pillow with deep, hemetitched frills 2s lid each. Penrose's Drapery Establishment. — i('Advt:) "..-._■

Begg's have the latest piano player. It's combination of brains and machinery. Only half the price of similar machines, and is already driving its competitors from tha.market. It's named the "Apollo,"and is worked by a spring motor, the pedals being, used solely for the production of loud and effects. The turning over and bacl if the music is done automatical'y. The *inob for regulating the Tempo proluces its effects instantaneously, and to a marked degree—while the slight pressurp of "» -button ..operates..]the pedals of ithe piano. . A .most useful innovation is the ability i by the turn of a screw to change the key in which the music is written, and a special feature is the fact that the pieces of music may be hired, as books are from a circulating library, not necessarily bought. Thus you may have a repertoire of thousands of pieces .of music to select from, without purchasing. Exhibitions are Stives .daily at Begg's.—(Advt.)

A Bad Taste in the Mouth.—lt is anything hut pleasant to awake with a bad taste in the month. This always arises from a disordered stomach and may be corrected -by taking a dose of Chamberlain's Stomach and Liver Tablets imrriedi:'tely after supper. They , cleanse and mvigorate the stomach, improve the digestion and give one a relish for his food. Theya-e easy to t*"<ke and pleasant in ef T i»-i. "Jn*rVhot You Need." Only Is6d. Sold bv J. C. Oddie.—(Advt.) . Ensv to Take, pleasant in Effect.—WhW .trnub'ed with constipation try Chamberlain's Stomach' and Liver Tablets. They are' easy" to take and produce no gripine n- other -ntvpleasant' effect. . Sold by J. C. Oddie.—(Advt,) .

The Wellington City Council . have adopted a motion appointing a professional accountant to audit the accounts of the city tramways, and such other accounts as are not covered by the audit of the Government Department. The balance sheet shows that the receipts of the recent hospital fete and collections at Palinerston North totalled £1143, which--with the Government subsidy equals in round numbers £2500. A further sum of £250 was taken at the opening of the Opera House last July, and this subsidised equals £SOO, making a grand total of £3OOO as the result of two single efforts in aid of the hospital funds. This is in addition to several district contributions to the same fund. At Christchurcli yesterday, Mr Justice Denniston, upon -the application of Mr Stringer, admitted Mr Walter Raymond to practice as a solicitor of the Supreme Court. Mr Walter Raymond has for several years past been- on the staff of Messrs Smithson and Raymond, and latterly has held the position of managing clerk. From an announcement which appears in another column, it will be seen that he is now taken > into partnership, the name of the firm remaining unchanged. The Poultry Society are sensitive about their own independence from outside influence. Last night some members remarked that they ; _had heard people say they followed Christchurcli in their doings, and they did not like the' idea at all. They followed no one. By and bye they instituted classes for next show for bracelets for poultry and pigeons. Then another bracelet was provided for the canaries, and a member triumphantly exclaimed—"Well, I gu:ss that beats Christchurch, anyhow. It's the first canary's bracelet in the colonv."

■ Two business men of Timaru -who Iwd occasion to visit the Albury district this week, state that they were veiy much pleased with the appearance of the crops they saw on Rosewill between Cave and Albury. They were very uneven in -degree of ripeness, but fairly even in promise of grain yield. They mention that on. their return journey yesterday they saw on the farm of Mr Fiiell. near Pleasant Point, one of Wigley and Thomley's threshing plants at .work, threshing from the .stook, and' the fill: bags from the mill were; loaded or* trucks to be hauled at once to store in Timaru. This may be considered smartwork—from; stook.to store in one day. The usual weekly meeting of the Lifeboat Lodge, No. 101./1.0. G.T., was held last evening, Bro. J. Newland C.T., presiding over a good attendance of members. After routine business had been disposed of, the programme of the previous meeting was concluded, when Bro. W. Gunn proved the winder. Fraternal greetings were received from the Good Hope "Lodge, Temulca. The programme for the evniing "Sing, recite, or contribute 3d" was gone through, the following giving items—Brothers Ellis, Emmerson, Williams, Hawkey, Monk, Kemsley, Xewlands. and Sister Jarvis. The programme for nest meeting will be a shooting competition. The lodge was closed in the usual manner at 9.30.

The Wellington "Post" of Thursday has a paragraph illuminating the brief "cable message from Home about " 1000* savvies." It says :—" The Public Works Department is still on the look out for a large number of- additional men for railw.ay works. It; is interesting to note that "in January, 1905, the number of men employed was 2047, and in January, 1906, the number had arisen to 4227. At present it appears that the labour market is very brisk, and a* there is a good demand for' men for farming purposes, the co-operative works are not over popular. Besides this, contractors for local bodies' road- works are in some districts taking the pick of the co-operative, workers, by/the offer of 9s a day, which is above the average wages made on the co-operative system. °The Department estimates that there is room on the. various railway works for an additional thousand men, and it would appear thatowing to the comparative scarcity of labourers the Public Works vote will be considerably .under-spent at the end of the financial year." ;:i "MADAME ANGOT." The jcomic opera ." Madame Angot," will be staged by the Operatic Society next Wednesday and Thursday. The box plan is filling up rapidly, and their is every indication of the Society being repaid for their ./enterprise and hard work by big audiencjes. Great praise is due for the selection of*a work of such real intrinsic merit ..as Lecocq's "Madame Angot." The Society! are dressing and mounting this production 1 , with their usual care and lavish displays Glancing through the caste, it is pleasing to notice that some old Timaru favourites are included. The debut in comic : /ppera of Misses Onglev, Graham, and Messrs DeLooze, wards, Jordan! Sutherland, and others, will'be watched with -kfeen interest. A specially selected orchestra will be led by Air Hector Spensley. The chorus is particularly strong and well trained, Mr Munro (the conductor), having, devoted great care and attention to it. From a dramatic point, the libretto (by He-dry J. Byron), is excellent, the plot is interesting, the situations are good, and the com&dy element is highly amusing. The newCy,'.installed electric light service, and lime-light plant at the Theatre",'will be used throughout. Special mention must be made of the great wa'.tz scene in the second act, when Miss Rita Glover (Christchurch' Operatic Society) will appear in a special dance with her ballerinas. The opera is under the direction of Mr H. S. Moore, whose talent in the show business is so well known. The rehearsal last night went off veiy well, the conductor and stage manager 'having to order but few repeats. The movement, and sprightliness of the ballet and the robust chorus will be strong features of the production. The principal acquitted themselves with confidence, and their duet and trio work should be much enjoyed. NEW PATENTS. Messrs A. J. Park and Son, patent and trade mark agents (Imrie and Campbell, Church street, Timaru agents), report, the following list of New Zealand applications for patents filed during' the' week ended, 19th February : —A. Jack, Palmerston North, gas burner. J. H. Hickman, Wellington, show case; J. H. Hickman, Wellington, and J. F. E. Smallbone, Invercargill, show case, picture frame cramp. J. Lewis, Reefton. ballot box and building material. C. J. Tuck. Daonerirke. compasses and pulley block. R. E. Bell. Epsom, concentrating and deflecting lens. S. Parker. Devonport, and W. H. Johnson. Mount Roskill. window screen. G. R. Warren. Onehunga. printing coat for paint woik. W. H. Jordon, Christch-Brch, cooking range. L. Chisholm. Wellington, oil fan. J. Robertson. Waitati, driving ditch plough elevator. A. H. Braithwaite. Carterton, three horse swingle tree. A. Edmond. Dnnedin. brooch, etc.. pin fastening. A. Beck, Timaru. internal combustion engine. J. W. Fowler. Whangarei Heads, appliance to rcntrol recoil of vehie'e sol-hiss. p. 3,. c i T)_ Duncan. Ltd.. Christchurch, disc, plough. C. H. Withers. Palmers! orv North, bath. M. and J. Robertson. Pukehiki.. fence bridle for animals. S> P. Anderson,,Auckland, preserving milk,

cream, butter, etc. H. G. Mills and t>. G. Wootton, Dunedin, sifting and mixing machine. J. Stevenson and J. Cook, Port Chalmers, stone shoot for dredges. C. I*. M. Benson, Puketeraki, cray-fish trap. F. Steele and W. J. Pile, Puketeraki, crayfish trap. F. E. Ward, Dunedin, gold saving appliance. J. Christie, Dunedin, -utilising scrap sheet metaJ for covering buildings. F. J. Shelton, gas heated tailors' stove. J. F." Hunter, Wellington, receiving apparatus. If you have an idea for a patent and desire the best results and reliable information write or call on A. J. Park and Son, patent agents (Imrie and Campbell, Church street, Tiniaru agents). Patents and trade marks obtained in a!l countries. Patents handbook free. SYNOPSIS OF NEW ADVERTISEMENTS. J. B. Rutland—Sales at mart to-day. Guinness and LeCren—Point- sale" on Monday, Geraldine Wednesdav, clearing sale Bth iMarch. Dalgety and Co. —Point sale on Monday, clearing sale March 7th. National Mortgage and Agency Company —Town property to-day, Point sale Mon-; day, Washdyke" Tuesday, Geraldine Wed-! nesday. i Moss Jonas —Clearing sale of furniture on 28th inst. Canterbury Farmers' Co-operative Association—Horses this day, Point sale Monday, pioperty on 28th inst.' New Zealand Loan and Mercantile Agency Company—Sale at Point on Monday, Geraldine on Wednesday. Sale at Otekaike—By Guinness and LeCren and N.Z.L. ard'M.A. Co. on 16th March. Angland arid Co.—Buying orders for new season's grain. Smithson and Raymond—Mr Walter Raymond in partnership. Bruce and Co.—Want good samples of cooksfoot and ryegrass. ; Farewll social—At St. Andrews this evning. i Caimsmcre House—Private Hospital and Home. ;At Doyle's—Fresh fish and oysters this day. J. O'Rouike—New caps to hand, latest creation.?. South Canteibuiy Jockey Club—Nominations due on the sth Match. Theatre Royal—Madame Angot, Wednesday and Thursday next. Miss M. S. Todd—Resumes teaching piano on Monday. E. A. LeCren—Properties for sale. Lest—Snakeskin purse ; reward. H. H. Webb —Notice to sheep fanners and shippers. J. F. Gray—Gives addresses to-morrow afternoon and evening. At- Bajlantyne's—New shipment oil winter tweeds. ' A. and T. Inglis—Want saleswoman for Dunedin. Wanted—Generally useful boy, apply this office.

J. B. Nichol—Tenders for lease of Red cliff Hotel.

Lost—Umbrella; reward at this office. Wanteds—Five-, notices.- v