TOWN & COUNTRY.

Timaru Herald, Volume XC, Issue 13277, 4 May 1907, Page 5

TOWN & COUNTRY.

J A concert, in aid of the Makikihi School incidental fund, will be held on May 23rd. A dance will follow. A general meeting of the Canterbury Shearers' Industrial Union will be held in the stone stables on Tuesday at 8 p.m.. . when business of a general nature will be transacted. Mr J. E. Reid notifies in this issue', that he is holding a sale of ihis stock of boots and shoes, in order to facilitate the annual stocktaking. The Waimate - offices of Messrs Guinness and LeCrea draw special attention to the clearing sales at the Hook, Hunter, and Studholme, subdivision of Stony Creek estate, and horse sale at Studholme —particulars of which are advertised. of the Flatt family who lost all their belongings by fire a few months ago was mentioned to the Hon. Wm. Hali-Jones yesterday, and the Act-ing-Premier . Very 'kindly contributed £1 towards helping the family out of their difficulties. Tn hL> address to the boys of the High School yesterday, Mr Hall-Jones cautioned them agaiiwt taking to politics when they grew up. He had found its rewardsjDead Sen-fruit- But whether they went into trade or industries; or politics, he urged them to concentrate their mind upon their calling.

In replying to a, deputation at the Thames, the Hon. Mr Millar. Minister for Labour, promised to bring "the matter of enforcement of the Factories Act (in relation to the Saturday half-holiday), before Parliament, and endeavour to secure an amendment so as to exempt- small boroughs where the conditions were different from the provisions of the Act having special application to largo cities.

A list of. competitions which It is proposed to hold in connection with the Timaru Bowing 1 Club's bazaar is published. The competitions are of so varied a nature that it is hoped thai there will be a large s number of entries. There ■will be no'entry fee. but all goods sent in for competition •wiK- be: disposed of for the benefit of t'aa bazaar. Matters in connection with the bazaar are in an advanced stage, and it is confidently expected that it will be a great success! The supporters of the club are working most energetically under the supervision of Mrs.W. J. Cotterill. The seeretarv \rfil be pleased to receive any donations of goods for sale at the bazaar.

Tba end of the Fairlie-Mt. Cook tourist season, and the occasion of the arrival of the last motor car from the Hermitage on Wednesday evening, was celebrated at Fairlie by Messrs Wigley' and Thornley on that night by a small gathering of their employees and a few friends, when a very enjoyable smoke concert • was held. Mr OToole, who was voted to ths chair, proposed tie health of Messrs Wigley and Thornley- As they were all aware, the motor service had been a great success, and a record number of tourists had gone through to Mt. Cook. Of course there had been a few mishaps, but the experience they had gained would -prevent such accidents happening again; and he wished them every success in the future. Several others spoke in similar terms of praise to the service, with best wishes for its success in future.

The annual meeting of the ratepayers of the Geraldine Road District was field in the Boa.rd room yesterday, Air!J. Kelland presiding. The report showed that the credit balance for last year-was £1263 2s 10d. * The receipts amounted to £4507 & U«L made up as follows: —Rates, £2638 6s lid, Government subsidy on rates £249 13s 9d, rent from reserves £265 Bs, Geraldine County subsidy on rate £?SQ, interest on fixed deposit £652, half cost maintenance boundary road (Temuka) ;£9 14s. Ex- | pendrture—General account £.5588 5s 9d; j the clhief items being: Wages £507 15s fid, contracts £632 12s Bd, salary £lB5, upkeep of teams £B2 8s 6d, Pleasant Valley. bridge £687 7s Bd, replacing swing bridge at Skinners £IOO 8s 7d, charitable afd and harbour levy £1294 Is Bd. The |d rate amounted to £2639 2s 6d, very tittle of which now remained outstanding. Financially the Board was not in as good % position as last year, many sources of Revenue having fallen off- The last portion of,the fixed deposit had been placed to. current account for the first time since Jfe had been created. The amount now Raised by rates was as much as could be expected in. fairness to ihd settlers. .Atthe- same time there were many bridges and other important works that were being aafced for, and the question for the ratepayers to consider was whether they would maintain the present rate and allow a certain amount of the work to be neglected •or strike a higher- levy. If the works that weTQ at present demanded were to be attended to, it- would be necessary to borrow money to keep pace with the-ex-penditure otherwise ratepayers would have to be more moderate in their demands. A ' discussion took place as to the best means of keeping the small birds 1 nuisance in check, one or' two ratepayers expressing the opinion, that poisoned grain was of very little use. Another suggested that' the Board should procure three more traps, and send them out amongst the farmers during the season. A ratepayer mentioned thait he had caught over 500 birds with one of the patent traps last year.. Mr J. Kelland moved the adoption of the report nnd balance sheet, which -was duly carried. Yotis of thanks to the chairman, clerk and staff concluded the meeting.

Loss of sleep often causes headache. Take Stearns' Headache Cure, which not only cures the ache, but is as refreshing as a night's rest for the relief it brings; rests tortured nerves. ...

A verv pretty lot of ladies blouses are now on view in Penrose's showroom, many of them are for evening wear, but the selection is so varied that a blouse for any occasion may be selected from those on view. The prices are most reasonable.— Verv dainty white silk blouse, made with all-over lace yoke, short sleeves with friil edged with lace, for lis 6d. _ Stylish sea green silk blouse, made with V shape o embroidered front and • beautifully trimmed with val. insertion, for 12s 6d- Charming white silk blouse, with transparent V oke of point lact. full sleeves with long cuffs, trimmed with insertion, for I4s 6.1. One elegant pink merv. silk, handsomely tucked and gathered and trimmed with val. insertion edged with lace. sleeves with insertion band, for 17s 6d.--Penrose's Dupery Establishment. (Advt.)

"Fagged Out."—'Tiat feeling of tiredness and Titter weariness from which you «>rffer, shows that you are not so well as von used to be. Yon want to sit dovTi and rest, and vou feel that- everything is "too much trouble." Your appetite* is poor and vou probably have a touch of indigestion." There is no need for you to suffer. There is a remedy within your reach, a rem-vly which is safe, sure and certain. That's Barter's Orange Quinine Wine, the id-'al tonic and nerve food. It feeds the nerves and gives you freedom, from ■weariness and prostration. One bottle will convince you of its strengthening properties. Frici, 2s 6d, only from J. Baxter, Prescription Chemist", Theatre Buildings, Timarn. ...

The Telegraph Department at Timaru liad a. busy time last night in handling I'ress Association and special reports of the address delivered by the Acting-Pre-mier. Mr Dommett, officer •in charge, and his numerous operators, must have handled about 12,000 words in nearly hali a dozen different messages.

Among the de tails noted and commented upon by the Hon. W. Hall-J ones at the High School yesterday, was a "backboard" made by him 'years ago for the gvmnasium. It now lies on the ground as a piece of rubbish, and encumbering one of the ways of access to the gymnasium, though "it appears to be in good order. The question is : Who is responsible for this waste.

The unusual circumstance of a first offender being represented by a solicitor, was noted at the Magistrate's* Court yesterday morning, when Mr W. Raymond appeared for an absent defendant, a woman. He explained- that defendant, a country residednt. came to town unwell, and friends gave her soma spirits, which had such effect upon her that on going into the street, she was locked up. The usual ss. penalty, was imposed.

The Timartt Pigeon Flying Club flew its annual Derby race on Thursday laet from Duncdin, a distance of 112 miles to the winner's loft. The winner was Mr J. Moore's No. 400, his velocity being 840 yds per minute. The Club are indebted to the statdonmasier at Dunedin for his attention to the birds. The following birds were timed in : —Mr J. Moore's 840 yds per min, Mr A. Beard's 838, Mr A. Burford's 836, and Mr T. Malcolmson's 831.

Mr Whittaker wishes us to notify our readers that the, last of his indents have arrived, and all the new goods must be sold at cost as he intends to sell out- the whole of his stock, which is about £2OOO. The goods are well known to be of the very highest grade, and tha public have now the chance of buying .them at the lowest possible prices. See the bargains in windows for yourself; inspection invited. ...

The well-known firm of Randrup Bros, may still be found in the same place, but not wi.h the same machines. They are jnst new preparing to receive a largo shipment, 1907 models, of Randrup Popular, Cenraur, and Premier machines. It would pay you to drop in for a chat. ...

In view of the world-wide copper activity, a special interest is being taken in the known copper deposits of New Zealand. It is satisfactory to note the ener getic development of the various mines now being worked by the Maoriland Copper Company. These mines, distant about 24 miles by rail and road from Nelson, are situate in the Mineral Belt. Aniseed Valley. The work of developing these mines i=t being carried forward in a very energetic manner. At the United Mine the ore body that is now being worked is 3£ feet wide, and if computed by a gold value would equal Bozs to the ton. In the No. ,5 Level, where the ore body is strong, indications point to increased value. No. 7 Level, which is now being driven some 200 ft below No. 5, is now hi 980 feet. With 54 feet more driving it is estimated that the main ore body will be struck. Marked mineralisation is now showing, and presuming the ore is only of average width, the results will ceriainlv bring the value of the property to much higher levels. At the Champion Mine a staff of men are employed working the rich deposits of native copper. These metallic veins are most easily worked and economically treated, evidenced by th» fact that the famous mines of the Lake Superior District which have declared .such fabulous dividends during the la«t 39 years, are similar deposits. Another mine, the Monster, has been cut through on. the surface, aed shows a width of about 40 fec-t. At present the company are engaged, in testing the extent of this deposit. There are also a. nnmbe-r of other mines on the property, which so far have only received a superficial examination. A* step' in the right direction has been taken by securing the services; of a first-class metallurgist whose knowledge will be invaluable to the Company. The erection of new smelting works will" shortly be proceeded with, and already a large quantity of ore is ready for treatment, though shipments are being niade to England and Australia. There shipments are of high grade ore, averaging nearly 30 per cent., or a money value of over £25 per ton. A BICYCLE FOR 20s. We are to-day making a. special display in our windows of twenty high-grade secondhand bicycles, which have been taken in as part payment for new gold medal Swift, Eadie Star, Humber, and Triumph cycles. We are prepared to accept 20s as a deposit and 20s per month for any of ' the machines. The bicycles are all fir-«t-class standard models of various heights of frames and types. We enumerate a few of the makes for sale : 8.5.A... Centaur, New Hudson, Atalanta, Rndge-Whit-worth, Rover, and Eadie Star. "We must draw the attention of the pnblic to the fact that all these bicycles have been overhauled by competent mechanics, and any parts showing signs of wpar have been renewed. Most of the cycles have been enamelled, and all bright parts nickelplated, giving them a most attractive appearance. Special discount for cash Inspection invited. Adams, Ltd., The Arcade, Timaru. ... SYNOPSIS OF NEW ADVERTISEMENTS. C'.F.C.A.—Pleasant Point Sale, Monday; Washdyke. on Tuesday; Geraldine, Wednesdav; clearing sale, at Levels Plains. Guinness and Lf-Crfn. Ltd.—Point, Monday ; Washdyke, Tuesday: Geraldine, Wednesday: St. Andrews. Friday; clearsales 11th, 21st, 29tli; horse sale, 30th. N.M. and A. Coy.. Ltd.—Point, Monday; Washdvke, Tuesday; Geraldine, Wednesday: St- Andrews, Friday. Dalgetv and Co.—Pleasant Point, Monday ; Geraldine, Wednesday; St. Andrews, Fridav: elearinjr sale, 31st. G. "P. Gerrie and Co.—Japanese goods, this dav. C'. -lonas and Co.—Sale of furs, pigs, poultrv. etc. D. Thomas, Ashburton—Horse fair, May 10th. J. K. Hurdley and Son —Sections for sale. D. Young—Turnips to let. .T. E. Reid—Boot- stocktaking sale. J. S. Schwartz—Maoriland copper shares for sale. Webb and Kempthorne —Residences to let. P. Cairns—Properties for sale. E. A. LeCren —House to let. . G. H. Hedges—Go-carts and perambulators. i W. Watson—For Kaitangata coal. Seventh Day Adventiste —Subject for Sunday. Trinity Church—Services for Sunday. Publican's licenses. —G. Birchfield, W. H. Anderson, D. Enriglit, W. Quirk, J. Ash by. E. J. Smith. Wesley Church —To-morrow's services. Makikihi School—Concert and dance. May 23rd. Rowing Club's Bazaar—Particulars of competitions. Shearers' L T nion—General meeting, Tuesday. A. Fraser—Particulars; of alarm clocks. Adams and Co. —Price list of new importations. Wanteds—Eight notices.

The audited balance sheet for 1906-7 was laid before the Mackenzie County Council yesterday. This was ,tbe first time, Mr Banks "said, that the audit department had returned the accounts in time for the Council's May meeting. ■

Peiitions are being signed in Ashburton by employers and employees, against the enforcement of the Saturday half-holiday for factories. The objection is 'two-fold : That tlie factories affected are not factories, but adjuncts to -shops, and that' the change would prejudicially affect- various social arrangements.

A novel line of exports was shipped by the s.s. Wanaka/yests-rday, in the shape of half a dozen Highland" cattle, i rucked at Washdyke from -Sir G.. Rhodes' herd at Claremont. There were three cows and thres calves, and the long-haired creatures were examined with a great deal of interest, not the less because one of the cows was in a vsry bad humour.

The Waimats; Borough Council have decided to agree to arbitration in the matter of Mr A. T. White's "claim for compensation for the- intake site of. the waterworks. The Council had a long discussion in gommittee, at its statutory meeting in regard to water matters, and it was decided to ask the engineer to come down as soon as possible, and meet the water committee.

A meeting of the fub-committee appointed at the annual meeting of householclei'3 of Pairlie, to go into the question cf establishing Technical Classes, was held on Wednesday night. Present: Messrs 'T. Foden, J. King, and F.- Mr Foden'being appointed chairman. It was decided to canvass the district to find out what sujiport would be given, and to get an idea of the number of pupils who would come forward for the following classes : Cocking, dressmaking, carpentering, woolclassing, bookkeeping, and shorthand, and any other subjects for which sufficient pupils offer themselves. They would endeavour to make the hours / to suit the/outlying places. The members undertook to canvass the district and to ask the aid of Rev. C. Add-enbrooke, : Rev. Father Le Petit, and Rev. W. G. Black.

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 an excellent- attendance of members. Correspondence was read frtfm tlie Ashburtoir Lodge sstting - forth some weighty arguments in favour of no-license a.3 certified by' 44 leading business men. Bro. Pc-arse sent in his resignation as > secretary, and Bro. Newland was elected to the "position. A hearty welcome was given to Bro. Rae, of the; Hope of Dunedin Lodge, The various officers"' reports were taken, which showed a most successful quarter. The secretary's report showed that, twenty-four candidates "had been initiated during the quarter, the-membership at present .being 96. The .treasurer's report showed the finances .'to be in a-, sound condition, the total funds being £l4 12s lo£d.

An application for a prohibition order came before Mr Wray, S.M., yesterday, which was not sustained. ■ A young man appeared to ask that an order be issued against a middle aged woman, p. relative of his by marriage, the application following the wording of the Act- that the defendant was injuring her health and wasting her substance. The evidence given- by the Applicant was not supported, but he said he could have brought , a witness had he not been given to understand that the application would not be opposed. Mr Knublev appeared for defendant-, who by her evidence showed that a financial dispute between the parties, way probably complainant's motive ,in moving in the matter; and his relevant statements were contradicted by defendant, who w<us corroborated by an independant witness. His Worship dismissed the application, remarking that the family squabble was evidently an -element in the' matter. Mr Knublev asked for costs, but his Worship said lis had better withdraw this request.

A meeting of tlie Mackenzie Agricultural Soeietv was held in the Orderly Room, Fairlie. on Thursday night. There were present. Messrs W. "Dixon-(chairman), C. J. Talbot. J. Davidson. H. Brien, W. Arden, J. E. Goodwin, E. Harper, F. McKenzie, and J. •. Trotter. The .president reported that the Christ church Meat Coy's prize of n ton of Islington fertiliser for the best fields of turnips, had been' awarded to Mr W. Black, first, and Mr J. Robinson second. The treasurer put before the meeting a rough estimate of the financial result of the Society's Show on Easter Monday, which showed a satisfactory result." with a small balance in hand. Several accounts were passed for payment. On the motion of Messrs J. E. Goodwin and IT. McKenzie, it was carried that the Society donate £2 2s. towards the Technical Classes proposed to be formed at Fairlie. Suggestions were brought forward to be put to the annual meeting. Mr Goodwin, moved that, they should trv to get. permanent refreshment booth and sliesp yards on the showground. It. was also suggested that the Society should endeavour to get the services of Mr Lillico and anyone else they could, to give lectures during the winter, and it- was left to Messrs F. McKenzie and J. Trotter to try and arrange the matter. Several other" suggestions were, brought up and discussed., and after a vote-, of thanks to tl'.e chaiimnn closed the meeting.