TOWN & COUNTRY.

Timaru Herald, Volume XC, Issue 13265, 20 April 1907, Page 4

TOWN & COUNTRY.

Dr. Talbot has been gazetted a public vaccinator for the district of Thnaru. The subject advertised for the Tent service to-morrow is "The Seal of God and Mark of the Beast." Captain Edwin advised yesterday: Moderate to strong south-easterly winds; glass rise slowly;. tides high; sea heavy; .. rain probable. v . Twelve onions exhibited at Levin Horticultural Showy-weighed 39ilb. The crop is said to -'average nearly 50 tons'to the acre. .'' ' • ': Tl.'gM Hares are dying rapidly in the neighbourhood of Apiti, Wellington, from Some disease, which apparently brings about almost suddeii death. A settler suggests that possibly the'rabits might be inoculated 1 with the disease. Telephone subscribers to the Timaru Exchange should take notice that they are liable to disconnection of their instru- . orients, if their rentals are not paid. No subscribers have yet been cut off, but anyone '. whose account is' undischarged by today will be cut off. ' ' Mr R. Leslie Orboll returned from Christchurch yesterday, after seeing to the packing of the exhibits in the South Canterbury Bay. 'South Canterbury was ahead again, hi being the 'first to get truck loads of exhibits hauled away. The exhibits will be placed in Mill and Co.'s store and distributed to the owners from there. The secretary to the Harbour Board is distributing to' other Boards and shipping companies and others interested, copies of the Board's annual report and accounts for 1906. These have been published in whole or in summarised form in our columns. . The report . is given additional interest by the inclusion of two photoprints, one showing a heavy sea breaking over the original'breakwater, a good few years ago; the other showing the. Athenic lying at tho main wharf last year, where the wares of the earlier period splashed over it. Mr A Hintz, director of technical education in the North Wangahui District, waited on the Patea County Council (says. the Country Press), to ask for a grant for establishing an agricultural laboratory at Patea.' .Mr Hintz: said the Waiigarim. Education Board at present incurred an expenditure of £7OO a year in the :employment of experts in dairying and agriculture. In- all schools ■dairying classes are now being- carried on. The children were not % taught how to make butter and janilk a. '"'coWv-lmt were given a scientific study of milk. Agricultural classes of an elementary nature were;; also carried on. 'As-far as adult* were concerned it -would be admitted there was! plenty of scope for young farmers. In Manaia there were 27 in the clans' for! practical dairying chemistry, whilst over 20 men and 3 women had sent in''their names forai practical' agricultural dais. .' The County Council voted £SO towards the cost of a building. There are still some people that are afraid.as to the reliability of motor cars. The following list of successes should convince them as to the reliability of the Darracq and De. Diou cars: British reliability test held in Scotland— The 20-28 h.p Darracq won the ciij) against/84 of the world's best cars. The 10-12 won the cup. in the consumptive trials 38 miles to the gallon. Capetown reliability test— The 10-12 again came through with flying cplours. > Transvaal reliability trials—The 15 h.p. Darracq won the cup. Indian reliability trials—The! 8 h.p. and' the 10 h.p. Darracq came 1 first in their respective classes. American consumption trials— The 15 h.p. Darracq won,the cup, 42 miles on 2 gallons. Australian reliability trials • —The 12 h.p.- Darracq secured the cup against 40 other; cars, some of them up : to 40 h.p. "The' 6000 miles French circuit, the -greatest reliability ever held in the world were won by a 10 h.p. Darracq and 8 h.p. de Diou, tying for the cup. And last, but not least, the AucklandWellington reliability 500 miles trial was won by a 15 h.p. Darracq,' 4 -years old. This same car wlso won the trial in 1906. Both these trials were held on what' are considered the worst roads in the -world. As for speed .trials the Darracqs have held all the world's recoi-ds for the , past 3 years: The construction of the Darracq and De Dion engages the attention of the most experienced corps of motor experts in the world, i.i

The Nelson Young Men's Christian Association has one hundred members.

The Timaru Gnn Club -will open their season on May 2nd,, when three sweepstakes wilt hi shot off.

Tfie Motueka fruit growers, Nelson district, axa sending a trial shipment of several hundred cases of apples to the London market. »

Special attention is drawn to the auction salts of furniture, etc., at (ferrie and Compay's rooms this day. The stock is one of the largest ever yet exhibited there and the whole must be cleared.

Mr A. Roberts, late of the Timaru post office, recently transferred to Dunedin, has been promoted to the position of senior despatch clerk, Auckland, and leaves this week to take up his duties.

The Hon. W. Hall-Jones returned north by the first express yesterday. He mentioned to the Mayor, who met him at the railway station, that he had received a telegram stating that Mr E. M. Smith, MJELR., had fallen off a train near New Plymouth, and cut his face badly. .

At a recent meeting in Auckland of the Methodist Mission it was stated that an offer ; had been received of the use- of an island with a substantial area for the establishment of an industrial institution for the treatment of inebriates. It was decided to secure an option for twelve months to allow » thorough investigation into tlie maxter to be made.

Tourists will be interested to learn of the discovery of a new pass from Milford Sound via Cleddau river. Mr Sutherland, of Milford Sound, has been exploring this river for a pass, and about ten miles up the Cleddau river, through the bush, has discovered a pass which is over 4000 ft. high, a.nd is the shortest to Lake Wakatipu. No one has ever been through this part of the country before. The new pass has been named the Milford Sound Pass.

The following is the draw and handicap for the first monthly medal of the Timara Ladies' Golf Club, to be played on the HighikJd links'on Tuesday, April 23rd : Mrs Matheson 19 v Miss L. McLaren 34; Miss Revett 25 v Miss W. Wray 25: Mrs Mannering 18 v Mrs Cox 10; Miss Bryden 18 v Miss A. Buchanan 16; Miss IL Marchant 36 v Miss X. Knubley 32; Mrs Costelh* 4v. Miss- ' N.' Hay 10; Miss D. Knubley 34 - v Miss L. Knubley 25; Miss L. Revell scr v Miss Blah* 18; Mhs" "XL Hay 25 v Mks'F. Ziesler 40; Mass J. Rnine {a bye) 40.

Mr D. J- Caldwell has just opened a new stock' of sporting guns in readiness for the approaching season. The guns cover a wide range from single-baretlecl at 'about thirty shillings for rabbit shooting to the 'finest specimens of the gunsmith art in double-barrelled hammerless up to £2O. Having laid in a good stock of all classes of guns and at all prices he i£ in a position to satisfy the needs rf every sportsman, and in addition carridges in all the recognised makes, aid loaded with the various ammunitions are provided. A numbeV of the less expensive guns make a good show in one of the shop windows* and the good quaity of the guns may be judged.from thesr.

' Loss of sleep often causes headiche. Take Stearns' Headache Cure, whicl not only cures the ache, but is as refreshing as »• night's rest for the relief it bangs; rests tortured nerves. ...

Mr Whittaker wishes us to noti'y our readers that the last of his indenfe have arrived, and all the new goods nust be sold at cost as he intends to sell out th*e whole of his stock, which is- about £2OOO. The goods are well known to b< of the very highest grade, and the putfic have now the chance of buying their at the lowest possible prices. See tie bargains in windows for yourself; pspection invited.

An important auction sale of hjarth rugs ■will be held in Penrose's new cariet rooms, Stafford street, on Saturday,. ad 2 p.m. The stock is a very large one aid contains .Til! the very latest kinds of learth rugs, velvet pile, mohair, yarn, majuet, Japanese, Canadian, Axminster. Edderminster, Brussels, and wool mats; such another opportunity as this is not likely to occur again m Timaru. The rugs /will be oh view all Friday and Saturday morning. ...

Velveteens are packed it boxes to protect the pile and to preserve the fabric from creases and dust. Last week Penrose's, threw out more empty velveteen bvxes than they have ever done before in the time; a true gangs to the present popularity of this fine old weave. Everybody wants a few yarcfe of velveteen for trimmings or for blotses. Buyers of velveteens . will like tie range of these good 3 now being shownat Penrose's. You rah profitably comptre their prices, flood shade navy blue velveteen, 20 inches ride, makes up well f>r children's frocks; pecial value, Is yard. Bright warm hade of cardinal velveteen, 22 inches wide, ;ood value at Is 6d yard. • Light brown elveteen , the "Defender" brand—a good blouse velveteen—special price Is lid. Beautiful chiffon finished velveteen, much softer than former makes, in shads s of navy, brown, " green, and wine, special value 2s 6d yard. The "Queen" of velveteens is the Louis;, nq other makes can compare with it for appearance and wear; good value, 3s 6d yard. Penrose's Drapery Establishment. (Adrt.)

No one need now suffer the agonising pains of seiatica and acute rheumatism, as quick relief may be had by applying Chamberlain's Pain Balm. This fact has been clearly demonstrated in many thousands of cases. This lintmenfc relieves the pain and makes sleep and rest possible, which is alone worth many times its cost. For sale everywhere. ...

Men who appreciate perfect comfort, good appearance and true economy in footwear will find all these things in the splendid showing of the famous " Walkover" boots for mem now being made by

Messrs Penrose Bros., who are the fole agents in this district for these reliable boots. "Walkover" boots are probably the' best boots in the world for men, for none but the finest of leathers are used in their manufacture, the best workmanship procurable is utilised for their construction and each hooo is made to scientifically conform with the requirements of the natural foot. Men who have not worn a pair of "Walkover's" as yet as well as the hundreds who have, are invited to come in and try on some of this footwear and know the satisfaction it brings. ...

THE GUINEA POEM' A CHEQUE FOR £1 Is has been sent to the writer of this verse—Mr J. 8., Fairfax, Southland.

I'm only a common ploDghman— I ain't took no degrees; But I've learnt I must rse SAPON, Whtn I wash my dungarees.

WIN A GUINEA! Prize Poem published every Saturday. Best fonr-short line advt. "verse about "SAPON" wins each week. SAPON wrapper be enclosed. Address. "SAPON" (Oatmeal Washing Powder), P.O. Box 635, Wellington.

Mr Herbert Vebb, the- new organist and choirmaster of St. Maiy's Church, Timaru, is expeeed to arrive in Timaru about the 27th c April, in order to take up his duties oj the 3rd of May.

A mee.ing c the burgesses of the borough of Ueiadine will be held in the Oddfellows' Hal on Monday, when the Mayor will givea review of the council's work during th> past term.

"Talsic" Po'der, the modern baby dusting powde is far and away the nicest, purest sd best baby powder any mother can use "Talsic" powder is sold by local cheuiiis in packets at Is each....

The conveyance of children to central schools is alrjht in theory, say: a Taranaki paper, hit where the roads are impassable for chicles, as they are in many back-blocks districts, in this province, it is impossible in practice.

A Citizens Committee has been formed in (jisborae o urge on the construction of the outer harbour scheme, planned by -Mr. F- W. jMarchant. This course appears to hav- been thought necessary on account of n impression that the Harbour Board, >r at all events the chairman of the Boarc. is opposed to constructing the outer habonr.

The export, of wheat, oats and potatoes from New Jfaland last month were surprisingly sralfc especially wheat. The exports"' of this commodity totalled 127 bushels of < value of £28," while 12 tons of potatoes worth £lO2. comprised the colony's ex>ort, both of the shipments being" made from Auckland. Oats to the value 1 of £69, representing 3,762 bushels were shippd away; 2,265 from the Bluff, 1.262 from Lyttelton, and 255 from Auckland.; In larch of last year 7,775 bushels of wheat. 34,884 of oats, and 23 tons of potatoes'rere shipped from the colony, the total »-a!ue of these being £SBIO.

Mr J. A. Center, the..Scottish champion, is at pnsent. making a tour of the leading Caledonan meetings throughout Victoria, and is fully sustaining his reputation in piping *nd dancing contests. In a letter to an Imercargiil friend, he says New Zealand 5. ahead of Victoria hi the quality of peifonnances. and says that the threat of t& N.Z.A.U. that disqualification by them'would debar anyone from competing at Jtostraluiri gatherings, has not- operated in tils case, as the Scottish Union of Victori* is not guided by the actions of the N.J. Union. Mr Center purposes visiting th« colonies again next year. He\ leaves Melbourne for Edinburgh in May.

Services in Wesley Church to-morrow vill be conducted by the Rev. S. -J. terpell. The morning subject will be •The Challenge of the World and'. the response of the Christian Church," in the evening the subject will ba "The effects of the Atonement, or Fallen Angels and Fallen Men." On Thursday the Rev. jR. M. Laverty will tell the story of "The j Mutineers of the Bounty.'* At Pareora I harvest services will be held and a public [meeting and sale of produce. On Tuesday Mr How.ird will relate "Early exj p?rience? in Canterbury.'" At Waimataif tai the morning service will be conducted !by supply rati at 6.50 by Mr C. S. [ Howard. -

: Mr Cr. B. Nlcholls writes as follows:

''Colonial option by a bare majority with exclusion of liquor from the country, except for medicinal, sacramental and other special purposes, and also the stoppage of manufacture, was the original demand of tbs party and has been asked for from Parliament" three times already, but was refused each time, unless local option was sacrificed. The No-License party refused " No License, No Liquor," in local areas, becausa it was impossible of enforcement. It is considered, however, that enforcement would be possible if the whole colony were dry and liquor placed on the same footing as-opium, which is its real place in th? economy of nature. I offered to debate this hist point with Mr Wm Thomson at Dunedin, but the challenge was declined."

"Fagged Out." —That feeling of tiredness and utter weariness from which you suffer, shows that you are not so well as vou used to' be. You want to sit down and rest, and you feel that everything is "too much trouble." Your appetite is poor, and you probably have a touch of indigestion. There is no need for you tq suffer. There is a remedy within your -reach, a remedy which is safe, sure and certain. That's Baxter's Orange Quinine Wine, the ideal tonic and nerve food. It feeds che nerves and gives you freedom from weariness and prostration. One bottle will convince you of its strengthening properties.'' Trice, 2s 6d, only from J. Baxter, Prescription Chemist, Theatre Buildings, Timarn. ...

If vou are troubled with Dyspepsia, which gives its victims no rest day and night, and causes pains in the stomach and bowels, headache, dizziness, loss of appetite, constipation, etc., 'take a course of Chamberlain's Tablets. They will stimulate the liver and bowels to .perform their work naturally and gently, and strenghten the digestive organs. For sale everywhere. ...

SYNOPSIS OF NEW ADVERTISEMENTS. .

D. Reid and Co. —Taieri horse sale, May 2nd. C.F.G.A., Ltd.—Point sale Monday next, Washdyke Tuesday, Geraldine ,Wednesdav. ' Guinness and LeCren, Ltd.—Farms for sale; Point sale Monday, Washdyke sale Tuesdav. N.M. and A. Coy., Ltd.—Sale of properties 27th inst; "Point sale Monday, Geraldine Wednesday, St. Andrews Fridav, Washdvke Tuesday; clearing sale Mav 3rd. N.Z. L. and M. A. Coy.—Point sale Monday, Geraldine Wednesday; clearing sale M*iv 2nd. _ Dalgetv and Co.— Saje at Point Monday, Washdvke. Tuesday, Geraldine Wednesday, St. Andrew-; Friday. C. Jonas and Co.—Saler of pigs, poultry, chess goods, this day. G P. Genie- and Co.—Order of sales, this dav. poultry, timber, furniture, etc. R. Webster. —Important business notice. E \. LeCren. —Properties for sale. Rovai Academy of Music—Entries close MayLst, " N.Z. Railways. Arrangements for coursing meeting. H. Webb.—Teacher of oigan and piano. T. C. Mullions.—Tenders for erection of premises. ~" , i Grant Bro". —For second-hand cycles. G. Cross—Stocks of spring bulbs and PD J S. Turnbull.—Calls tenders for building stores. Timaru Gun Club.—Opening of season May 2nd. St. George's Day.—All banks close. N.Z. Retailers'" Association. —Resident agent wanted. Geraidine borough.—Meeting burgessw 22nd inst. Lost.—Tweed coat; reward at this ofj rice-.

Kerrvtown School. Grand concert April 26th. N.Z. Clothing Factory.—Prices of football jtrseys. Wesley Church. —To-morrow's services. Trinity Church.—Sunday's services. Waimataitai Sunday School— Concert 25th inst. s

Str-iyid.—Collie : reward on returning. "The Tent."—Subject for Sunday. Wanted:'.—Eight notices.

The Tiinuiaki County Council is using ferro-concrete in "reconstructing bridges, and the county chairman stales in his annual report "that the material answers admirably, and its. initial cost is no greater than that of steel.

Entries for the annual theoretical examinations, conducted by the Royal Ac.ads.-mv of Music, close with the Registrar on" May "Ist Candidates will be- examined in 'the four grades of school music, and in the local centre examinations.

A grand concert will be given at the Kcrrytown school on Thursday next. A good" programme has been prepared and tor the convenience of townspeople a drag will leave the. Stone stable at 6.45 on'the evening of the concert.

Arrangements have been made for a. special train to the racecourse on Thursday and Friday next, on the occasion of "the South Canterbury-Coursing Club's meeting. The train will leave Timaru at 1.10 p.m. and return at 5 p.m.

A very pleasant and interesting meeting was held by. the Trinity Debating and Lilerary Club last evening, when an animated discussion took place on the question " Did the Exhibition- justify the expense?" Many members -took part in the discussion, dealing with various aspects of the Exhibition, and they' were, almost unanimous in the opinidn that, by its educational value, the Exhibition fully justified its cost.

One who is described as .a, keen judge, whose business interests bring him into close contact with the fanning community and who . has recently travelled oyer the greater part of the colony, said to -a"Southland News " reporter yesterday that at present the ruling land prices in Southland offer the,best value in New Zealand for settlers. The past fortnight is said to have a record in the district for sales of stock ; one firm sold 25,C00 sheep during that period:

An adjourned general meeting of the subscribers to the Pareora, public library was held in the schoolroom last night, but owing- to the unsuitable -weather there was only a small attendance. It -was proposed that application .be made to • the new s school committee for the use of the schoolroom for a concert to be held at an early date in aid of the library funds, and" a meeting of subscribers will be held shortly to arrange the details oi the concert. " A strong committee • was appointed to canvass for subscribers as with-the low rate of subscription (2s 6d per annum) and the number of volumes available (about 1000! the list of subscribers should be much larger than it is.

The prospects of the Timaru Coursing Club's meeting, which opens on Thursday next, are reported to be excellent. The Club have niiide very convenient train arrangements, similar "to those which work so well at the Jockey 'Club's meetings. The Plumpton is so well situated, that all the courses are in full view from the grandstand, arid an ideal winter .<«port can be enjoyed with comfort. { The''''test last Thursday showed that the hares are in good racing condition,'' and the casualty list should, therefore, be very low. The acceptanca list on Wednesday next is expected to be highly satisfactory, and owners and trainers are looking forward to the draw with the keenest of interest.

Some extensive tests , with milking machines have been carried out' at the Kansas State Agriculture Experiment Station, and the following is a summary of the results of the tests: —(l) That milking machine will milk cows as thoroughly as the average milker; (2) some cows give more milk, when milked with a machine than when milked by hand, others giving less; (3) that it is extremely necessary for the man in charge to fully understand how to operate ,a milking machine; and (4) that to reach the highest degree of success, cows should be selected/and bred to respond 1o machine milking. " If," it is said, " this latter factor is taken into consideration, machine milking will be equally as successful as the best hand-milking."

There was a good attendance of Royal Arch 'Masons at St. John's Lodge Room on Thursday evening on the occasion of the installation of the Principal of the Chapter and investiture of the officers. A conclave "of installed principals was opened, and the Principals for the year, viz, M.E. Comp. K. G. Turner, Z.'; E. Comp. F. C. Watson H. and E. Comp. S. J. Cook J., were duly installed with all the customary rites. The> officers were invested as follows:—S.E., E. Comp. J. E. S. Jackson, P.Z.; S.N., E. .Comp. W. Burmester; Treasurer, E. Comp. R. Orwin, P.Z. ; P.S.«»Comp. E. Cutten; Ist

Asst. S., Comp. M.. White; 2nd Asst. S., Comp. W. F. Evan's; Organist-, Comp. F. W. Partridge; Janitor, Comp. R. Morgan. After the chapter was closed the companions assembled in the refectory, where full justice having been done to a Jfght repast provided by Bro. Hutchinson, the customary toasts were honoured' and a veiy pleasant- hour was spent.

The usual weekly meeting of the Life Boat Lodge, No. 101, 1.0. G.T., was held last evening, Bro. Wotton, C.T. presiding over a good attendance of members. Two candidates were proposed for membership. After routine busines had been disposed of the single members took charge of the programme.' A- long list comprising instrumental items, dialogues, songs, and recitations were given by Bros. Holland, Moodv. and Sister Smith; instrumental items" by Sister Lennie, Brothers Hawkey and Claughton; two capital dialogues entitled "Blue Bows," and "The PubBean's Noble Wife' v were given, the various parts being taken by Sisters Lennie, and Gibbs, Brothers Wotton and Hawkey and Sisters Butt, Smith, Lennie, Miss Lowry and Bro. Hawkey respectively. A plentiful supply of refreshments was handed round and enjoyed by all. Fraternal greetings were conveyed from the Alliance Lodge, Dunedin, by a visiting brother. A very hearty vote of thanks Mas passed to the single members for the excellent wav thev had entertained the lodge. Next"meeting the election of officers wall take place. Everyone knows that.if corns are neglected, thev become more painful and much more difficult to cure. There is no need to experiment now, no need to doubt the results—if you use Ruby Corn, Cure. Corns of many years standing have been cured by this marvellous preparation. It acts promptly and painlessly, causing no inconvenience whatever. If you are troubled with corns Baxter's Ruby Corn Cure will completely remove them. One shilling, post "free, only v from J. Baxter, Chemist, Timaru. ... MILKING MACHINE TRIALS. Results of socalled trials are misleading to the uninitiated. Successful exhibitions for a single milking have been given by dozens of machines years before the "L. K.G " was brought'out. AVhere are all those machines now? How many fanners have rued- the day they were tempted to instal a machine after seeing a brief trial? The "Lawrence-Kennedy-Gillies" has been used night and morning by hundreds of practical farmers for the past two. three, four, and even • five • years, and is the only machine proved beyond a doubt to be non-iniurious to the cows. Write for: list of 250 satisfied uw-rs in ~Ke\v Zealand. J. P. MacEwan and Co.. Ltd.. Dunedin...: s