TOWN & COUNTRY.

Timaru Herald, Volume LXXXIII, Issue 13016, 2 July 1906, Page 5

TOWN & COUNTRY.

'.V Hokhaika- by-election is fixed for J„ty "l2Tu>e close on Tbiirs-»*y next , _' , AU-iooga Saturday was a 7"* £ a foot over d» steamer Atiiemc. .Jr,Frank Hutter, Jt »Te Hutter, an Auckland tradL, who left Auckland with ms «*» ft??-** « *** * * e *■ ¥im ' cuco earthquake. .'.,„. ■ . , . The emp'oyees of the Bunedia Dramage Board ltfbfe M^^J^ ' ids wile's painted by-Mr - tfKeefe, andthe «aff presented lum~ wit* am address. ~ « -- At p.m- on Saturday wii advled as foEows :-~Strong wind* to gale from between south' and south-west and west; glass rise? 'tides high r a** heavy; rain probable."Sr Joseph Ward, who left Liverpool lor New York by the Majestic last Wedraesday, en route for New Zealand, sent -ai xoarconigxam from the vessel to Cookhaven, congratulating the Hon: A. R. Guinness on. his re-election to the Speakership. owiag to the recurrence of the gastric combed Mr It ?at present in a private hospital in A very successful" clearing sale was.held STfit? the district, iniST; S*i *om Geraldine Mr ItaT Scotfc conducted tiie sale,; bridmg of Mr J. O'Dowd, who i provided an excellent lunch for those present. t • It was expected Saturdays heavy rain Twmld act as a literal damper on Thomson s I 2e-oufc sale, but>no; the public are *ot Unduly influenced by anything- P^ple I kept going all the time, country J*^*' I2? ami townsfolk- too. The cash taken Awe understand, is about the usual high i\ average for commencing Saturday. A few I hundreds one way or'the other is not much ' on such a stock, and the sale is likely to /get down now to work in earnest. With a task of attempting to answer i 1214' enquiries, just,arrived by the San \ Francisco mail the Tourist and Industries 'Department should be very busy till sth t July, when the next outward despatch is /due* to go. The deluge of correspondence jhas come mostly from Canada and the ) United States, and aims at getting all ■ manner-of information, including land and (labour. The Department has entered on a campaign of vigorous advertising in America." It .is hoped to ! secure some of -the United States farmers who tend td /drift across Canada when they desire Uo better themselves. ; Mr James Craigk,' chairman of the direc'torate of the Timaru Motor .Bus Company, '.with Mr W. Gunni another director, visited Auckland after attending the funeral of the late Premier at Wellington;- for the porAraee of inspecting some motor buses that were offered for sale by the Auckland Company. Mr Craigie has' returned home, while Mr Guns remains a few days longer ai Wellington on Ms way. down. Mr Craigie states that they purchased, on behalf of the Timaru Company, two buses. J 25 and 20 h-p., and seated for 30 and tIJS passengers 7 respectively, to be delivered here this month. The Auckland vendors have taken part of the purchase money in shares in the Company. The buses were imported for Auckland to run on certain suburban routes, but, the importers, so it lis said, made the same mistake that was' made some time ago at Timaru, the motors not being powerful enough for the ■very steep grades met with in some of the r «nbnrbs of Auckland, these beinjr far -*teeper than any in Timaru. Mr Craigie experts to have one or more of the bases ■nnxnzg next month.

The annual meeting of the Timaru NoLicense League will be held in the Foresters' Hall at 8 o'clock this evening.

- A musical meeting and coffee supper are to be held in the Salvation Army Barracks at 8 o'clock to-night. Ensign and Mrs Marshall will conduct the meeting. The Tutanekai left Wellington on Saturday night to search for the missing scow Haeremai. If necessary, she will go as far north as the Kermadecs. .

By Saturday night at the Poultry Show, among -the cake and scone department, seme tasty-looking cake had been removed, it was presumed, by some small boys who evidently disagreed'with the judge's decision, for the entry referred to did not take a prize.

Everyone who looked over the Athenic spoke in praiseworthy terms of the manner iin which the members of her crew kindly showed them round., The country folks were gratified particularly in this respect, and more now than ever before perhaps would like to go Home. . Yesterday, afternoon the Garrison Band played a splendid - programme of sacred music in the Caroline Bay rotunda, when a very, large number of people attended. A collection- was taken up for the purpose of assisting Mr Smith, the victim of the recent gun accident, and realised £lB 4s 3d.

At a largely-attended meeting of the Wellington Acclimatisation Society; held on Thursday last, a motion was carried to prohibit worm-fishing in such streams as they may think desirable. This motion is to come, into effect on Ist October next. It seems, therefore, that each society have such control of their waters that they can say,what bait shall be,used. - The small dredge happened to be working in the vicinity of the stern' of the Athenic on. Saturday, and eome of the country people who went down to see the steamer were keenly watching the operations. So interested were a certain few that, after studying the work for nearly half an hour,- they were' about to leave for town again, satisfied at having seen something new, but seddenlv remembered 'that'they had not been-on board the ship which attracted them wharfwards.

oldage pensioner of Temuka, who was brought 1 in to the Timaru Hospital on Friday night, suffering from severe burnjv succumbed yesterday: afternoon.' The inWs; injuries, were bo severe, that very little hope was entertained of his recovery. He attempted to' 1 light a kerosene stove lamp, it exploded, and the unfortunate man's head, and neck were-enveloped in flames,''the result being thai he was very severely burned, and rendered unconscious. For some time the old man "lay in a helpless condition; but finally he managed tovattraiet the attention of some boys, and information being given to the Temuka police" took steps to > give'what'relief-was "possible, and later, on, took' him to the hospital. will be held this morning. On Saturday afternoon the captain and, officers of ( the Athenic entertained tine, members of the Harbour Board at lunch, when about 20 in all took' part. After the.' lunch the party adjourned to the smoking saloon, where the previous day's compliments by the Board members were reciprocated. Mr T. D. Young, on behalf of the Board, heartily thanked the captain and officers for tie kind treatment they had given <the members. He hoped that the present „vjsrt was- a. forerunner of many other visits. . Mr. J- Hole *adorsed these remarks". Captain Kempson, on behalf of the officers, said that they felt-it was onlv right to repay the debt, for they were so .well entertained and made very , comfortable during-..*their first visit W^Timaru.*\ He had been here several Itnnes before, and-.he -could, .not taank, them enoughs for the way, he had been looked, after by the Board' members and the secretary.' They were only too pleased to «turn the- compliment. Captam, McDouKali; oii behalf of the Shaw, SaviU Cranpany, also responded, and a pleasant afternoon was' passed. ' The geysers'at Wnakarawarewa have ta.Jy.rfii* lately. Wafcorohifc geyser commenced to play on the 6th .inst., and played continuously until 25 = minutes past 11 on the morning of the 12th, when it ceased. Pohutu's cauldron had been active for some days, and the Prince of Wale's feather commenced to p-ay on Tuesday at a quarter to 11, with a beautiful shot. Ten minutes later Pahutu geyser became active, and continued to play very well until ten minutes past 12 o'clock. There was-little or no wind blowing during Pohutu's performance,, the sun was shining brightly, and the effect was very enchanting. Kereru geyser was likewise active throughout the period during which all the others were -playing, and the •' bombs" of the torpedo appeared to Lave more force in them. The huge mud pool known as jthe " Devil's Reception," was throwing mud to a height of quite 20ft while the geysers were active, indicating that there was more than the usual: amount of pressure underneath.

. ! The misery .of headache is quickly | banished by Stearns' Headache Cure, which , promptly cures all kinds of headaches, and i teuralgio pains as well. No one should be without it.,... Interesting items calling for special attention at Penrose's winter sale:—The leading English fashion journals are makicg" special mention of Sequin on Net as the latest favourite adornment. Among this list of evening apparel are several choice ' black sequin robes. One choice design black sequin robe, very full skirt and with material for bodice, bolero and sleeves, usual price -47s 6d, sale price 355. For a really soft beautiful draping mit'erial for "evening wear the most desirable is our new chrystalline. It is 4 pleasant change from materials previously worn. To be had in tested evening shades of light green, peach, helio, and pale French grey, usual price 4s 6d, sale price p lid. Very elaborate sequin on net robe, very full skirt and length for bodice and sleeves, usuaj price 755, sale price, 255, a great catch. The very best value in silk', see our cream futi no hana Jap silk,-27 inch, usual price 2s i 6d> sate price is Bd. Lovely eau-de-nil shade of green oriental satin, twos! pnca 3s 6d, sale price is 6d. Handsome Louudne silk, with coloured - embroidered stripe, usual price 6s 9d, sale price 2s lid- Soft shade of pink peau-de-soie, with • white check, usual price .2s <sd, sale price Is 6d. Pretty embroidered draw-cord, silk,- fawn ground, usual price, 4s lid, sale price 2s 6d. Choice length of green silk, with selfcoloured embroidered spot, usual -price 6s 9d, sale price 2s 3d.—Penrose's Winter Sa'e.—(Advt.)

People like to go shopping and say, give me so and hand over the money withont having to ask how ranch. Yon know how- it feels yonrself. Begg's xras prqbafty the first, and is to-day the; place where it is rigorously done. Any article fr*im a.piano to-a -small-boy's mouth orean is plainly marked, with: the cash mice. Straight dealing makes satisfied customers. (Advt.) For Children's Rackine Cough nt Night. JVnods' Gr»at Peppe'roTt Cnre. Is 6d and 2? 6d per Bottle.—{Advt.)

CONGRATULATIONS. When Mr Arthur Turnbull was declared the purchaser of Gabites' Corner on Saturday, and he came forward to sign the purchase agreement, several old identities present at the sale came forward to shake hands with him and congratulate him. The reason for this belongs to the history of the early days of Timaru when that property was ." TurnbuU's Corner," Mr Richard Turnbull, father of the purchaser of Saturday, began business in Timaru at that corner, where he carried on a general store in a wooden building, and "Turabull's Corner" was as familiar a landmark then as it has beeri'under another name. With many more business men Mr Turnbuil was burned out by Timaru's big fire of 1868, and he was one of the heaviest losers, three houses he had built on the opposite side of the street further southwards being also swept away. Mr Turnbull had a partner named Clarkson, who usually lived in England, but he happened to he in Timaru at the time of the conflagration.. A new building-was soon erected at the corner, the substantial stone one which still stands here,,and in this Mr Turnbull continued to carry on business for some years. Recollections of those old times, and recognition of the sentiment which made Mr Arthur Turnbull a determined bidder on Saturday, justified the congratulations of the old identities who were present at the sale.

PAREORA FREEZING WORKS BALL, • The' annual ball in connection' with the Pareora Freezing Works was held at .St. in the local hall on Friday, last, and notwithstanding the' unpropitious state of the weather a hundred couples were present to enjoy the dance. The music, in the charge of Messrs Thomas and Wienaski, was rendered in a manner which refected the greatest credit on the artist's.' The cornet and violin playing of Mr Thomas was a musical treat, while the piano accompaniment of his partner added to the enchantment. An energetic com-, mittee consisting of Messrs Fitzpatrick, Johnston, Farrow, Stewart and Hood worked hard to make the function a success. Tie secretarial duties were carried out to the entire satisfaction of all present by Mr V. Walsh, and much praise is due to him for the zeal and energy which he displayed during the forming of the dance. Mr Fred Maynard proved an efficient treasurer. Mr Martin acted the, ball being not allowed to; r go-but-V>f Rounds a single time in *he six hours it, was in play, a record for Pareora. During the,interval for refreshments some *ongs~were given, the rendering of "Loch Lomond" by Mr Will Johnston being specially acceptable, while his dancing of the Highland Schottische was suggestive of the best of the Haggis men. Among the ladies present were a .number from Timaru, and others from Waimate and Temuka. Four drags supplied by Mr Glemtie conveyed Timaru people to the dance without a mishap,' and considering the state of the roads,~ much praise is due to the drivers of the vehicles." ' -

SYNOPSIS OF NEW ADVERTISE-

MENTS. Moss Jonas —Large sale, oi, furniture toorrow. - *

i Canterbury Farmers' Co-operative Association—Sales for this week, stock and properties.'. , *- < .. - , t ' Adams and Co.—Winter sale mow on;; greats redrictibns. m. Gould—Has taken Mr Wineh' into partnership. „ Waimate Country Council—Small birds' heads, Is per dozen. P. G. Allen—Nursery stock, fruit trees, etc., on saje. Salvation Army Barracks —Special meeting this evening. Mr and Mrs H. L Rawstorn—Thanks to i friends for sympathy. ■ .>. ' , Geraldine County Council—Appointment i of B. E. Mahan as ranger. ' ' A. and T. Inglis, Dunedin—Want sales-, men women for drapery. •,, , ' | " F.D."—Has almost new Centaur m-1 cycle for sale. ' T. Coulthard-Mullions—Calls tenders for Basket of linen lost—Beturn to Bay tea rooms, . . .xvBangle lost—Reward -on return to this Timaru \ No-License' Leagues-Annual meeting this evening. '' "' C. Boyes—FiHy astray, reward for reMount Peel Road Board—Notice of ye Tm»aru*Plumpton (racecourse)— Poison laid< for dogs. -,-„.» Tfc+»r Funeral notice—By- W- J- Lister.