TOWN & COUNTRY.

Timaru Herald, Volume XC, Issue 13295, 25 May 1907, Page 4

TOWN & COUNTRY.

Some auction advertisements will found oil our sov-tnth page. The offices of the Oceanic Company (San Francisco line) at Auckland are to be closed; probably by June oOtli. All- C. Brown, late Curator of the Timaru Domain, left ior Melbourne yesterday. Mr H. F. Gibbons, for tlio past eiglit years manager of the Bank of !New Zoaland at Palmers ton North, has been appointed resident inspector of the Bank at Wellington.

Ib is reported that Mr K. j. Riddifonl has purchased Mr Godfrey Pharazyns lapanui properly of 1100 acres at £ls per acre. The price paid if a rise of £2O per acre in four years, Mr Pharazyn paying £2O per acre in 1908. Mr W. M. King offers prizes of three guineas and two guineas for largest certified deliveries of small birds to local authorities in South Canterbury. It is, doubtless to be understood that the largest deliveries will be made by persons using Mi' King's patent nets.

The Tort Guards took advantage of the holiday yesterday to tire a match at Gerakline with the local rifles. The conditions were ten shots at 200, 500 *uid 600 vards and the Guards won by 854 to 820. A match was also fired at Waimate between the Studliolmo and the W aimakarivi Mounted Rifles, Studliolme winning by 847 to 718. Henry Walter Lillev and Thomas Moody, were charged at the Cliristchurch Magistrate's Court, yesterday, on five informations of burglary, and remanded to May 29th. As far as can be ascertained fjotc~ teen houses in all parts of the. city received 'their attentions. The greater part of the spoil was dug up in a garden at Lilley's place, and the estimated value of the "articles recovered is £BO to £9O. Detectives 11. 'Ward and Gibson made the arrests, the former applying the finger print, system with promptness' and effectiveness. One of the men said that h* committed the burglaries because he could get no work.

I Trinity Tennis Club's conctrt is to be | held In Trinity- Hall on Thursday evening \ next. A first-class programme wili be A presented, and si full iiotise is assured. i _ 1 Yesterday Captain Edwin advised as fol- ; lows:—"Westerly, lie ivy gale; glass ris<j j after teii "hottcs; e-xpect weather cold; ' w tides high; sea lieavy off shore; l-ain proj bably heavy."* Messrs C. Jonas and Co. will sell by auction, at their rooms, Beswick street, to-day, a targe number of new gramophones, records, etc. As the whole is for \ absolute sale, buyers can rely upon getting I a machine at a cheap price.

A meeting of 'the United Friendly Societies* card tournament committee was held in the Oddfellows' Hall last night l . when it was decided to start playing on A Thursday, June 6th. Printed programmes ! will be "available in a few days and intrading players are requested to communitiite with their respective captains. i A four-roomed house at the Washdyke, i ovned by Mr A. S. Palmer, and occupied t bj Mr Willoughby, carpenter, of Temuka, ' ums burned down at 12.30 on Thursday night. ' The house was entirely demolished, and Mr Willoughby, his wife and tTo children just escaped in time. The firnitare and all effects, including a piano, | wre destroyed, but we hear that ihey I are covered by insurance.

| Mr C. H. Tripp's invitation to members i! oc the Timaru Rowing Club to a hare-shoot ( a, Orari Gorge yesterday, was taken ad.vintage of by about thirty of the members, • -nho had a most enjoyable holiday. A i fe» of them went up to the station the I right before, the remainder going by the 'I fast train yesterday to Orari, where they vere met by a drag and driven to the station. On arriving at the boundary fence the party were met by the earlkr | arivals, and th±y shot up the riverbed

\ to the homestead, arriving there in time i for lunch, aitd after lunch, they faced the ;) lalls. The "bag" for the day way betwewen fifty and sixty hares and rabbits. Xb"pigs were got and only one was seen. After tea and tine acknowledgments of I iressrs Tripps' kindness and hospitality, I the party were driven back to Orari, well f lleused with their day's outing.'

A conference 'of delegates representing lbs Societies of Professional Musicians of Canterbury and Otago and Southland was leld in the Wear Street Hall, Oamarn, on Thursday evening, to consider several mattars of importance to the societies. There vere present: Herr Hirschberg and Mr Davis Hunt, of Ckristchurch; Signor ; fcquarise and Mr Maitland Gardner, of Jxmedin; Mr Gray, of Invercargill: Mr lerguson, of Oamam; and Mr Gillies, of ■ Timaru. The principal objects of the conference was the formulation of a scheme f>r associating the whole of the Societies tf Musicians in the colony into one body, fir the purpose of advancing the art of nttsic, controlling examinations, and gener;oy promoting the interests of the profes- , son in New Zealand. It was agreed that . £ would be to the advantage of all to have cne large association formed, with brancies in the different centres. It was also proposed that' a benefit scheme should be eifcablished in connection with the Association. These proposals were very fully Uscussed, and a scheme for the amalga--1 a-.ation of the several societies was adopted. , ind will be submitted to them for consideration, and adoption or otherwise.

The theatre was well filled in all parts nith a holiday audience last evening when Mr Barrie Marschel staged the stirring comedy "When London Wakes/' The ; omedy was certainly a success as a lazghter-provoker, and the tinge of melodrama pervading it, only served to in-c-ease the amusement of the audience, by ti« contrast with the hmnorous setting. "When » London. Wakes" abounds with ludicrous incident, and the dialogue is of very lively nature. The company succeded admirably in amusing the audience. Mr Barrie Marschel as " Jock._ and Miss Irene C'arlyon. as " Cherry' sustained their parts in the manner with vbich they have never yet failed to please I a Timarn audience, while Mr Barnard as tie villain, Mr Keade as the injured hero [ {laved difficult parts excellently and Mr ' Eagene King acted the policeman to perftction. A vaudeville performance was I introduced in the third aet, and this proved ■rery popular. Tiie Wright Bros, gave a ramber of humorous songs and step- ' ranees, Mr King reappeared with a couple d old favourites of the same description, ( tnd Mr Reade'acted the ballet-girl most i wccessfnllv. Special scenery was intro{'tifced in the latter item, representing the ; Umpire Music Hall. In the first act Miss ! Carlyon sang " Back to Bombay" in good ' -w>ice T and the chorus was taken up by the i Vhble company and also the audience.

Not- only headaches, but all other sorts «f nervous pain, are conquered by Steams' Headache- Cure, the most extensively used leadache remedy in the "world; it is deaendable. ...

17*3 sweated industries now on view m Seorge street have attracted a considerable tmount of attention from people in all -tatiotts of life : but there is one thing that people should bear in mind and that is at J. Reid's Boot Sale all the goods re sells are manufactured in union factories, where the best of tradesmen are jmployed, so if you want a real good pair >f boots at very reasonable prices visit ;his sale opposite Timaru Stables.... LIGHT. The nights are now drawing in, and it is necessary for cyclists riding in the evening ti» use a lamp. To ride under any safe md comfortable conditions, a good gas lamp is what is really required, but the pleasure to be obtained from the use of a good acetyline gas lamp is very often marred by the use of inferior We have' large stocks of the finest Swedish carbide. For clean in ess and light qualities it is unsurpassed. We have 500 one pound tins of carbide for sale at the extremely low price of 6d per lb. tin. We know cyclists will appreciate this low price—it is well known that the prices are 9d and Is, everywhere in Timaru. Our price of 6d speaks for itself, and shows the public that we are still continuing our policy to sell highest quality cycle and motor goods at reasonable prices. We have in stock 100 Phenomenon gas lamps of the latest pattern, fitted with coloured side lights and key-locked bracket, selling at prices quite unapproachable by other firms trading in Timaru. Our price of 10s 9d stands alone. No old stock, but the latest 1907 pattern, the brightest and best Thnaro price o£ burners has always been Is. Users of gas lamps often require new burners, and to meet this demand we are now selling them at 6d. Every day a bargain day with us. —Adams, Ltd., The Arcade, Timaru— THE GUINEA POEM' A CHEQUE FOR £1 Is has been sent ti> the writer of this verse: Mattel R.lr., The Manse. Waikouaiti. Oteigo. We sang the All-Black's praises. When°they won their honours bright, But now we" sing of SAPON. _ Which makes the all-black white. WIN A GUINEA I Prize Poem published'every Saturday. Best four-short line advt. verse about " SAPON" wins each week. SAPON wrapper mwt be enclosed. Address. "SAPON" (Oatmeal Washing Powder), P.O. Box 635, Wellington;

. A meeting of the shareholders of the Pioneer Terminating- Building Society was held last evening. In group No. 1. the ballot for £3OO full to share No. 78, and the sale realized £ls per £l5O. In group No. 2. share No. 35 (a double shareholder) was successful at the ballot.

The Sweated Industries Exhibition was well patronised again yesterday, Mr Casey estimating the number of visitors at between 450 and 500. Country people who may be in town to-day will find it worth while to stroll up George street to haw a look at it: and the usual '-.Saturday night parade" of townspeople will probably branch off in that- direction for that purpose. Monday will probably be the last- day of the exhibition in Tima.ru.

.Services in Wrsley Church, to-morrow, will/be conduct--J by the Rev. S. J. Sc-r----ptll at 11; subject *' Paul's text- at Athens." The organising secretary of the Bible class movement will preach a'i 6.30 and will also conduct a meeting in the church during the week. Young people rinj rppcially invited to these meetings. At Waimataitai at 11, and Kingsdov.-n at 3, Mr Blamires will preach; Mr Olds conducts th»; evening service at Waimataitai.

Arrangements arc in hand for holding a gigantic bazaar in November next, in aid of the fund for the erection of a new Church of the Sacred Heart, Timaru. M. Borzoni, an expert in organising such things, has been engaged to prepare a series of historical pageants for the bazaar, to be entitled "The Birth of the Empire," in which about- 120 characters will be represented. M. Borzoni will come to Timaru a few weeks before the opening of the bazaar to train the performers.

The usual weekly meeting of the Life Boat Lodge No. 101., IJOG.T., was lield last evening, the C.T. Bro.F. Peake presiding over a good attendance-; One candidate was initiated into the order. A prize was presented to Sister Raymond who brought the most new members during the last quarter. A hearty welcome was "extended to Brothers Thompson and Harris of the West. Coast Lodge, Broots of the Wellington Lodge and Bro. Henderson, of the Lyttelton Lodge. Fraternal greetings were conveyed by the visiting brothers and heartily reciprocated. Offers of prizes were - received and thankfully accepted from Sister Froggatt and Sister Raymond for those who bring the most new members during the quarter. The evening was taken up in games of various kinds to the great enjoyment of all present. The harmonv committee submitted the syllabus for tire next three months which was received and adopted. Brothers Ellis and Hawkey were appointed to make arrangements "for the district meeting to be held on Thursday evening. The programme for next meeting .will be carried out by the married members. T'he lodge was closed in the usual manner at. 9.45.

A CONSISTENT SEPARATOR. Writing in referenps to the Baltic 880 gallon Separator, Mrs Cooper, the wellknown manager of the Mangatoki Dairy C*9- sav.s:—l am pleased to say this machine is giving every satisfaction. ' It is easilv equal to 880 gallons per hour, and tlia .skimming is quite equal if not better than any other machine we have, in fact, it is mors? consistent, skimming as well at the end of a 5 hours' run, as it does at the start. It takes about- one-fourth less power to do the same work as two machines each of 440 gallons capacity." Full particulars of both hand and power machines from J. B. MacEwan and Co., Ltd., Dunedin. ...

.UNDER THE HAMMER. On Thursday last Mr J. K. Martin, of the Le-vels protaiblv realised that the Dest investment of 50 guineas had been in his Bohmpiano, which he purchased a few yt-avs ago from the Dresden Piano Co. This fine instrument, now quite equal to new. brought- £45 to spirited bidding. Manv pianos offered, to-day at £7O to £BO will not bring ;;s good a figure at the end of a 5 years' term. The Dresden have made a point of getting out on top every time and the sales put through since last Monday week speak well for the firm's standing with the public : —1 " Collard and C'cllard7sgns; 2 " Koche and Solm " at 68gns; " Collinson " at 55gns; no less than four of the popular " Bohm." pianos at 55gns; Fraenkel at osgns; 'VRosencranz " at 32gns: and " Begg " piano at 27£ms. The Dresden offer the best terms for cash or deferred payment the best selection, the best articiu for the money ;ind incidentally, we claim to know a grout deal more about pianos than our competitors. Dresden clients are always satisfied clients. ... SYNOPSIS OF TS'EW ADVERTISEMENTS. Guinness and LeCren—Albury sale, Monday ; Teniuka, Tuesday; Geraldine and Waihao, Wednesday; Studholme, 30th and 31ft. Dalgety and Co.—Sale at Albury, on MondayTemuka, Tuesday; Waihao and Geraldine, on Wednesday; clearing sales, 31st and Ist June. N.Z. L. and M.A. Co.—Temuka sale," on Tuesdav.

N.M. and A. Co.—Aibury sale, on Monday: Temuka, Tuesday; (Jeraldiuc, Wednesday. C.F.C.A —Temuka market, on Tuesday : Geraldine, on Wednesday. Clearing Kile, Chatmocs—uOn 30tli inst., details by D. Thomas and Thos. Bullock. Jonas and Co.—Sell poultry, potatoes, gramaphones, etc., to-day. The Ruapuna estate —Sale on Bth June, by D. Thomas, Friedlander Bros., Ltd., I'yne and Co. Clearing sale at Arundel By Friedlander Bros.. Ltd., on 6th June. D. Mahonev—Lease for sale, house to let. J. E. Reid—Get genuine article at boot sale. J. S. Chisholm —Teams for ploughing, etc. At Thomson's—Goods distinctly cheap. Trinity Presbyterian Church —Services for to-morrow. Thomas Dy;r—Geraldine Road Board not ices. Trinity Tennis Club—Grand concert, on 3Gth inst. St. Andrews Gun Club—Meeting on July 4 th. Evening Star Quadrille Assembly—Ball on 4th June. G. H. Rhodes—Timber (pimis insignis) for sale. Penrose's furnishing sale—Prices of lilioleum*. Borough of Timaru—Rate notice and financial statement Tripp and Rolleston—Notice of discharg? of 0. Allsop. MVason and Marchant —Call tenders for residence. We sky Church—Services for to-morrow. Lost—Fur necklet, return " Herald " Office. Geonrc Pearson—Small consignment of figs. W. King—lmportant notice to bird trappers. % W. G. Vmiug. Nelson—Motor car for sale. E. H. Pearce—Has opened boot shop, Sonhia str^er. f'lar.deboye—Sfchool social, on Friday next. Seventh dov ndventkfc?—Services for to-

morrow Donald Reitl and Co.. Dunedin —Property for sale. T. Coukliar-I Millions—Calls tenders for shop. Fnnnal notice—By H. f. Doss-eft. "Wantsds—Five notices.

There must- have been great slaughter or great scaring among fur and feather vesterdav. a traveller by the early train counting more than 100 guns in the carriage racks. This number docs not include a good many sportsmen who went out to water and held by the trains on Thursday evening.