TOWN & COUNTRY.

Timaru Herald, Volume XIC, Issue 13335, 11 July 1907, Page 4

TOWN & COUNTRY.

Al the Sophia Mr-eel lull! at 3 o'clock this aft-emoon Miss Campbell will giv.* a lecture on "Health."

The Moun.'i wit li I lie limits of 12th Juno, via Fiji, arrived at Vancouver on tlio 4th inst., at 3 p.m.

The crossing-keeper's cabin at the Strithallan street railway crossing lias been moved back into line with tli<>. picket fence now being erected, so that there is now a wirle uninterrupted roadway to the wharves, and goods sheds.

Tile railway employee,s ball, which will b? held in the Drill Hall to-night, promise's to have a. record attendance. Tlio special music and other arrangements for tin"> comfort of patrons should ensure its complete success. The members of Fox's band will arrive from Cliristcluircli by the afternoon expiVM?.

i!eg;irding the proposal for tho reservation for public purposes of I lie remaining pieces of native bush ill South Canterburv, jl'r F. l'aliiser informs us that he ;tiul Mr A. C. l'ringlc. had already seen the l,nml Hoard about the portions within the South Canterbury acclimatisation district. 'ilisro are numerous pieces of bush in the gullies of the Hunters Hills, from Albury southwards, many of them suitable for pleasure resorts. In the Waimate district neatlv even" gully obtains some picturEs(|iie scrubby not worth much for useful purposes, but worth preserving us picnic resorts and bird sanctuaries, and all I lies Mr I'aUiser is of opinion, should be reserved from destruction. The Land Hoard will probably consider the njntUr at their next meeting.

The great contest in connection with the tailor in Hunt ami Worry's buildings, opposite Post Office, Timaru, and Alfred J. Stephens, who is selling suits to measure and guaranteeing the fit for fifty-seven and sixpence is still continuing. Then* is only a limited number of Jliese suit lengths left, ,so dont wait too long in giving your order. Tt is only necessary to pay 'twenty shillings when you get nicasu'rrd, and tin* balance when you receive the suit. There is also a branch -in blreet, Wuimttte. «<<

[lie civ it m rvitnts of Christ'-hurch, Nelson. end Wellington are taking Mepo t<> impress 11 |x mi the I J«v» rnment the desirableness of p;issing tin- superannuation scheme.

Mr \V. A. Dawson was presented on Tuesday evening with « handsome pair of tield glasses and case by the stall of Dawson Bros. Ltd.. prior to his leaving Geraldin:- for e trip to the Old Land. The employer* of the firm took this opportunity" of showing the <-si.erni in which Mr Daw.son i- held.

Mr Keswick. waterworks inspector. when n*ked if he had any reply to make to the letter of the captain of the Fire Brigad-. said he had. but it would be made o:i!y to the Borough Council. He he! Ven attacked as a servant of the Council, and anything he had to say in reply must be sa[<} to the Council.

A visitor to Timaru who set out lo ricfroni Christchurch on a motor cycle, say., there has been ;> good deal of rain in North Canterbury recently. The watercourses arc all very full, ami the road:so wet as to be impassable on a motor cvcle. and he was unably to get beyond Bankside. '

"You mean to say you can't tell us long you have been married?" a female witneu? was- asked at the Dunedin Police Court on Monday. "I never took that much notice of it." was tli3 answer, savs the "Star." "I am not always looking at my married lirerse. I have other worries."

The pupils of the Timaru Boys' high School have just procured a . badge foi their hats and caps. The badge is of neat design, in the form of a shkld of dark bine- material, with a white line in silk thread running round the edge. The shield is divided by two diagonal white stripe?, about a quarter of an inch wide, and the four'ijuarterings ar-; occupied by th« letters "T.8.H.5.." also in white. The badges, which have been .supplied by Mr P- Robert, of Palmerston North, will be sold to the boys at a tow price.

i>'ome little curiosity was aroused by an incident- witnessed at the Post Office yesterday afternoon. A drayman had pulled up opposite thv posting bbxes, and while bis horse was standing there a motor car was driven up and halted with its buzzing end about three feeft from the horse's nose. The question arose in the minds of parsers br, "Will he stand it!" Thr, owner of the horse did not appear to be at all concerned. The horse appeared to be. annoyed. rather than scared, and turned his head from side to side, as if to give a Lint to his owner to take him away from the buzzer, but otherwise showed no sign of interest in the car.

The Waimatc" Domain Board has received a letter.from Messrs A. W. Buxton, nurserymen. Christclinrch, stating that they were prepared to .survey, design a plan, and-, furnish a report giving suggestions as to thei best methods of dealing with the Domain so. as. to-combine to the best advantage its natural, useful, ansl ornamen-tal-features. for the sum of £35. Councillor Hutt strongly urged the adoption of the suggestion; it would be money well spent, and would be favourably regarded by the public In after years. He itioved that a plan be procured, but the motion did not find a seconder, and the letter was "received." *-

A novelty in motors was in the streets yesterday afternoon. Messrs Skeates and Bockaert- have imported a chassis—single cylinder, solid tyre drive wheels, pneumatic front wlice's, specially springed—and have had body built in Christchurci., making a light and convenient delivery van. Mr pockaert had it out for trial yesterday, and .with four men in it. while * stiff, it mounted .the.hill of. LoCren's '.ter-race-easily. The van is made to draw 7 or 8 cwt up a 1 in 8 grade, or run 18 miles an hour on the level. The complete vehicle has a very neat appearance, with its, ■ enclosed • light wood windoweel bodv, and is apparently just the thing for a draper's delivery car.

To those interested in a good and smart hill climbing motor-car it may be of interest to know that at famous Fromes HQI speed contest held in. England under the auspices of the Royal Automobile Club the world famous little Bh.p De Dion beat all cars up to 12 h.p. This is a wonderful feat considering that the car is a single cylinder and the onet used -was of stock pattern and not specially fated up for the purpose. Sbeates —Bock.iert's who represent this great firm in New Zealand have-6 of the identical' cars in stock of which they can give immediate delivery. They have- also in stock 5 of the famous 15 h.p Darrocqs, these cars need no comment a3 -thev are known from Auckland to the Bluff as the car for reliability, speed and cheap in upkeep. To those people looking for a bargain they haVe one or two "good second hand cars oh.hand which tßey are willing to sacrifice at a great reduction while stocktaking; these second-hand cars are guaranteed in perfect good order and as good as new. /.They will give a trial to any probable 5 purchaser. ...

Th«> well-known firm of Randrup Bros, may still be found in the same place, but not with the same machines. ' They are

just now preparing to receive a large shipment, 1907 models, of Randrup PopuI lar, Centaur, and Premier machines. It t would pay you to drop in for a chat. ...

"Banished Completely." I have Keen a sufferer from chilblains every winter, and have tried numerous remedies, always with little, success. Three days ago I purchased . a bottle of vour Chilblain Liniment, and wow T am thankful to say its effect was marvellous. The first application relieved, it got to work -ftt once, and now my chilblains are completely banished. I shall always recommend your liniment, for I have proved it. to be a certain cure. I am. vours gratefully. T.G. Baxters Chilblain Liniment one shilling per bottle post free only from J. Baxter, Chemist, i l maru...

"For Children's Hacking Cough »t night ! Woods' Great Peppermint Cure. Is ck> Kid 2s 61 -

34 H. P. 1907 TRIUMPH MOTOR CYCLE.

We have just landed the new 1907 Imperial Triumph motor cycle, and we are now making deliveries of orders held by us. The past season has again clearly demonstrated that amongst motor cycles the Triumph stands an easy first due to efficiency. in perfection in detail, its absolute reliability, its lightness, speed, power, and comfort. Progress however, is the motto—greater efficiency is th" aim of the manufacturers of the Triumph motor cycle. The marvellous steadiness and even pull of the engine will be a revelation to anyone who has not ridden this machine. The following are exclusive Triumph features—ball bearing engine, patent spring forks, patent foot rests, long resilient handlebars, patent balance weighted fly wheels, Simms Bosch magneto ignition, patent silencer, patent rim brakes, patent stand and carrier. We hope that intending purchasers, who are perhaps thinking of buying a foreign-made machine on account of price, wDI inspect the Triumph before- doing this, remembering that the best is the cheapest in the end. Triumphs aro all British manufacture .Ad»ma Lid., lufi /• I^isan-.

Mr C. Xordon. secretary of the Canterbury Licensed YictualK is Association, is at pie:-ent mi a visit to Timaru,

Yesterday Captain Kdwin advised as follows : - " Moderate to strong southerly «iii:ls: glass little movement; tides moderate; si a moderate."

In the. House of Representativevs yesterday the Agricultural Labourers' Acconinio dation Hill, introduced bv Mr F. R. I'lat man. ji:'d its first reading.

Holders of wheat in Timaru are reported to It - standing firm at 4s 6d. and as buyers are not yet prepared to give this price, no business"has been done this week.

If is high time the George street drain was extended. The Borough overseer reported to the Council last Friday that the sewer outlets had been well cleared and should give no trouble for some t me. The sea Is not so complaisant as Mr Beswick supposed. The George street drain doorwas birred with fhingle the very next morning, and yesterday was banked up to the top.

An Auckland Press Association mtusago states;:—As L'e Wolfe was leaving the box after cross-examination this afternoon in the Kia Ora. case, he said : " There is one thing I would liko to say and that is about the dogs. I feel proud t saved them, for T think ilfir live: more honourable and more truthful and might bs more useful in the future than some u'l the lives I did save."

The Winchester Moit::; Tube Club lirad for a trophy presented by Mr A. Calder on Monday evening, when 29 members competed. The trophy was won by J. C. South Ispv.) with 35 points. Other highest- scores were: —Geo. T.eary (5 pts.) 35, Jas. Patterson <2 pts.) 34. J. P._Kalauglier (fcr.) 34, C. A. Opie !2 pts.) 54. Thos. Harrison (5 pts.) 34; Richard Maddern (5 pts.) 34, Alf. Cripps R-nzy (1 pt.) 33; A. F. Wilson (1 pt.) 33.

At the Magistrate's Court yesterday. Mr O. A. Wray. S.M.. gave judgment for plaintiffs by default for .amount claimed and costs in the following cases :—Mrs Lawrie (Mr W. Raymond) v. Mrs Symnn, claim £6 6>. and costs £1 5s 6d. J. Anderson (Mr \V. Shaw) v. D. Macdonald, claim £1 7* 6d. ana costs 12s. W. JThompson (Mr W. Shaw) v. J. Rucldle, claim £1 2s 6d. and costs 12s. Canterburv Farmers' - Co-operative Association. Limited (Mr C. T. H. Perry) v. E. O'Britu ilaim £l3, interest £1 3s, and costs £1 3s.

The cold weather, and probably also scarcity of food, lias driven many sparrows into town, and some flocks of considerable numbers may be seen in the railway yard and about the Main wrarf. Tfese ireem to offer a good opportunity to an enterprising bird-catcher. A farmer, writing to the Oama.ru Mail" on |he small birds nuisance, says that competent judges a grey with him that the loss of grain eat' out of the far. Reckoning two bushels per acre, counting tha seed and young plants they destroy as well as what they eat out of the ear. Reckoning two bushels per acre of the several grain crops on the areas and the prices of this y;ar, he makes out a total loss to ths colony of He makes no set-off for any good the. birds may do by eating injurious insects, but •perhaps like many other farmers, "lie doss not give them credit for doing any good in that wav. «

There appears to be some difference in the interpretation of the Impounding Act by local authorities. If a rangri' captures stray cattle on a road and i~ driving th-?m to a pound the owiier has a 'right to "'refta'e" them by payment o£ the "driving fee" of Is per mile. Some local authorities have instructed their rang-ers that the fee is to. be paid for the number of miles or one mile for the fraction of a. mile, the stock may have been actually driven so that if the owner is able -to- release liis animals as soon as they have b;-en taken in charge, he gets off with the payment of 1?, no matter how many miles it may be to the nearest- pound. Otli-sx rangeirs liajre been told that the proper fee is as many shillings as it may be milea to the pound. Tha question has been addressed to a contemporary, and the reply given in that the Act fixes the fee at a shilling for every mile or fraction of. a mile to the nearest pound.-and therg is no provision for* any reduction or remission of any part of the fe on the stock being " released."

There was a largo attendance at the meeting of the Geraldine Debating Society last Monday evening, Mr T. Slfrrratt presiding. The .subject was "Is Democracy the best form of government." Mr (J. B. Creemer led for the affirmative, and Sir J. S. Stirton took the negative side. A number of otlifir speakers followed, and a very wide field of discussion was covered', ranging from some: of the recent remarks "of the member for . Geraldine to the revolution in Russia ; from the corruption in 'the Government of America, and womens franchise in New Zealand, to the principles of democracy. A vote taken at the close of the debate, which was the Tengthiest yet held by tho Society, resulted in substantial majority for the affirmative.

The Labour Department's report on Timani for June is as follows: —Building, trades: Busy, although there are a few carpenters out of work. Painting: As usual at this season, this branch is very quiet, and a number of men idle. Plumbing and gasfitting : Fairly brisk ; all hands are fully employe*- Engineering trade: A shade quieter this month, but all hands aro making full time. Agricultural implement making: Fairly busy. Swh and door factories: All factories still busy. Boot trade (factories) : Trade in this branch has fallen off slightly, all hands are still, making full; time. Clothing trade i factories) : .Very few factoriss. making full time. Woollen factories: Very busy, and some overtime being made. Retail trade : \eiy quiet. Misc:'llaiU'"U:- : Cabinet making, very fair, but not quits si) brisk of liit'.'. Saddlery. quietBlacksmithing, busy. Cycle-makers, a shade quiet. Flour-milling, very busy. Freezing works, still going full speed. Unskilled labour; Then- has been an increase in the number of callers at this office during the month, nearly all hr.-.xperbnced workers and labourers. No doubt outsiders having heard that I'u- underground drainage works were starting has been the nuans of bringing a great many strangers into the town in anticipation of getting work. When the Council gets a proper start iS" will no doubt absorb the bulk ofthe men.

Nothing is quit;; so good ill bronchi!:n and chronic cough as* St-miik-' \\ inc- Its delicious taslc makes its regular a pleasure. and it- acts as a matchless tonic and b:>dv builder. ...

Everyone knows that if corns are neglected they become more painful and much nu>re difficult to cure. There is no need to experiment now, no need to doubt the result—if you use Ruby Corn Cure. Scientifically prepared, Baxter s Ruby Corn Cure' is a proven remedy. People cured by its use are recommending it to their friends, and its sales are ever increasing. Buy a bottle now. One shilling post free, only from J. Baxter, I're-s'-riptiuu Chemist, Theatre Buildings, mn.ni...

The post office advises that, a- WellingtonNaples mail di.'patch of 31st- May arrived in London on the morning.of July Bth.

A case against. a woman for practising palmistry in "Liniaru has been laid by -the police and will come on lor hearing todav.

A citizen, noticing the erection of a picket fence across the railway at Strathallan street, said it rem nded him of another work promised long ago but not. vet carried out. "When is •the overhead bridge going lo be built'''

At Dunedin yesterday the Presbyterian Orphanage and Children's Home to accommodate about 40 children was opener! by tile Rev. Mr McLennan (Moderator of Iho Presbytery), and l)r Xesbil delivered an appropriate speech.

Owing to the ceremonies in connection with the lay ng of the foundation .'•tune of St. Mary's .Church on Sunday next the concert by the Marine Band on the Bay in aid of the Seddon Memorial Fund has been postponed until the following Sunday afternoon.

A pretty heavy southerly sea got up yesterday morning, but fell off in tli,e afternoon. At high tide, however, the rollers made a fine splash on Dashing Rocks. The.surf ran high on the beach south of the harbour, and l)Ut a stop to the shingle shift ng by Hooding the pit.

Applications are invited for tile position of chief representative for South Canterbury for the New Zealand Government State Fire Insurance Office. Mr F. J. G. Wilkinson, the Cliristchurch manager of the Department, will be pleased to interview applicants at the Grosvenor Hotel on Thursday morn ng.

A meeting of tlie committee of tlie Fairlie Free Reading-room was held last week. Mr Goodwin was thanked for a load of firewood. Stringent measures are. to ba 'taken*-to ensure better care of the literature, and in the conduct of certain visitors lo the room.

About two inches of snow fell al Fairlie on Tuesday morning, but thawed rapidly during the day. At- Burkes Paiss there was about four inches, and at T-ekapo six inches. l.lr. 1 land will be gieatlv benefited by the fall; and could do with a. good deal more as it is exceptionally dry" and hard for this season of tils vear.

The New Zealand Loan and Mercantile Agency Co. Ltd., report having sold Mr G. H." Stonyer's farm at Beaconsfield, consisting of 534i> acres, to Mr Con. lirosnahan of Kakahu. Also on account of Messrs Stewart and Greiff, Wairua, goodwill of lease of 70C0 acres with stock as a coin«' concern to Mr A. AdamsOn of FaMie,° and for Mr S. McCullough. Seadown, his farm of 351 acres to Mr K. Taylor; all at satisfactory prices.

The annual meeting of the Mackenzie. Collie. Dog Club was held on Saturday last. The balance sheet showed a credit of £ls, which left the Club with £4O to the good. The retiring officers were cordially thanked, with special reference to the "hon. secretary (Mr W. Scott). Sir W. J. Steward was re-elected patron, Mr J. McGregor president, and Mr J. McMillan h'on. secretary. The programme was then revised, and the- prize list arranged. SYNOPSIS OF NEW ADVERTISTMENTS. Woodslee Downs:—On sale, apply to N.M. and A. Co., and Dalgety and Co. A. Gabites —Prices of suits, ties, hose, at sale. J. Baxter—What Wioktta hair food will do. v Claremont estate—Building timber for sale. G. Cox—lmportant- business announcement-. S.C.S. Union—Notice re employment. Nakler and Burnett —Have lost a dog; reward. Lost—Carriage whip ; reward on return. • >S.C. Rugby Union—lll-is afternoon's matches. Madame Carreno—One- recital, July 22ndi "Human Hearts"—-At the Theatre Royal, Tuesday. At Penrose's—Quotations at salvage salt". Funeral notice—By L. T. Scrimshaw. Wanteds—Six notices.