TOWN & COUNTRY

Timaru Herald, Volume XIC, Issue 13447, 20 November 1907, Page 5

TOWN & COUNTRY

A lavgii number of .-race-horses arrived at Timuu and Washdyke yesterday to take part in the races to-day and to-mor-row. . . Fine? Sunday's nor'-wester tlu* Opiin rive- has become very muddy. so much so indeed. Unit the river is quite unfit, for h'shimr. There will be several interesting competitions in connection with the Waimataitai Garden Partv to be held at Grasniere en the 28th." There will he prizes for the beit decorated doll's perambulator or go-cart, tricvcle, etc.. among lite little ours and for 'the older girls and boys prkes for the best fancy dress. Entries close with the secretaiy (Miss Wcollcombe). ~ .. tt There arc on view m Mr S. Hansons window. Stafford street south, some handKcms silver cups worth about £lO each, which have been provided a.s trophies by the Timaru Gun Club. They are large and decorative articles; well worth winning and treasuring. Three of them luive been fired for, and were won respectively by Me.-srs G. Mcllwrick. W. King, and C. E. Shallerass. The fourth will be the trophy for a future match. A little discussion took place at ytsterdav's meeting of the Hospital. Hoard, on trk> method of electing numbers for combined .'districts. The chairman pointed" out that while the number of votes allowed to each local, body was specified, there was no rule laid down how lh.se ' votes were to be exercised. Apparently

all the members of each local body concerned could b'.> present, but the votes were limited, to four for comity and one

for borough councils: The management of ,th_- election TIS "-'ft entirely to the returning onlcer, the county clerk in each

In spite of the wet weather on Monday uight til?re was a good attendance in the Good Templar's Hall, Geraldine, wlkti the last open night of the season in connection with the Welcome Retreat Lodge was hdd. Bro. Maslin, C.Tr, occupied the chair. After tlie opening ode Bro. Kransu gave a couple of selections on the grauiaphone, which were much enjoyed. A quartette consisting. of Bros. Maslin and Robin:rn T and Sisters Bowkett was well received as were the songs given by Sister K. Morrison, Sister White and Sister D. Bowkett.. Recitations were given by .Bros. Watson and L. Calvcr and Sister D. Bowkett and Bro. Scrogie gave a whistle solo. Not the least enjoyable itym on the programme was tlie excellent tsupper provided. The Rev. G. H. Mann gave a stirring address on the necessity for the- signing of the pledge. The gathering was brought to a close by the singing of the clnsing ode. The annual church parade will be held on Sunday next. when a strong muster is expected.

The following will be the 1908 patterns of Durracq and De Dion cats according to advice just received by the local agents. The Darracq will continue to 'make: 8.10 h.p. single seater. twin cylinder, with double ignition;. 10.12 h.p. 'four-seater, short wheel with side door entrance or back entrance, twin cylinder, with double ignition; 10.12 h.p. four-seater, whell base, with phaeton body, twin -cylinder, double ignition; 16:18 h.p. iive-treater, long wheel by.se. with double phaeton body, fonr cylinder, double Ignition: 20. 28 h.p. five seater. long wheel base, v-ith double phaeton body, four cylinder, double ignition: 30.40 h.p. five-seater, long wheel 'base, with double phaeton b< dy. cylinder, double ignition : 16.18 h.p. fivesix cylinder, double ignition: h.p. same style of body as the 30.40 h.p. The De Dion Co. will contiue to make: 8 Ji.p. model AL.. single-seat, fitted with expanding gear and single cylinder; 8 h.p. model AV. sliding- gear, single or double. seats and .single cylinder: 10 h.p. four-seater." double cylinder, doable ignition; 30.56 h.p. five-seater four cylinder, double ignit:on. In addition to the above they are making two new models which should unhold the De Dion reputation. They are: 12.14 four-cylinder, four seater. double isjnition :18 h.p. four.cvlinder five-sea ter double phaeton body, side entrance, double rruitinn. Bv tb? steamers: s.s. Kaikiura. Kumara and lonic and others. Skt-a'es nnd Bock-iett a.r»» binding 55 of the above fliffcrenft, models. Intending buyers should now get full particulars,of all these models from the local agents. ...

-The letter of acknowledgment and thanks from Mr Edwards which we publish over the leader in this morning's issue will not. come as a surprise bub rather as'a confirmation of the- fact that quality is always associated with Begg's. ...

SKIM-MILK AND DISEASE. Much <>f the dise.tse among dairy stock in tliis countrv is spread through pooling the skim milk "at the factories. In Denmark it is compolsorr for all skim-milk to be scalded before "being taken home. lon can safe guard tout herd as well as enjoy nntoid convenience by installing a "New Ceitury " steamer. Bv dropping the steam pipe into the can and turning on the steam, tfce mflk can be scalded in a few minutes without any trouble, cny chance of its spreading disease will be entirely removed. Write for full particulars to MacEwan and Co., Ltd., Sole Agents, Dunedia. ... DO YOU SUFFER FROM RHEUMA TIS\I.r?OUT. SCIATICA. OR LUMBAGO? RHEUMO WILL QUICKLY CURE YOU. Rheumo quickly cures Rheumatism, Goat, and kindred diseases. No matter how long von may have suffered, Rheumo will cure vou, if given a fair trial. Mr F. Newalf » well known in Hamilton. Read how Rheumo cured him:—He writes on Juine 19th, 1907: 'Having been a sufferer from Rheumatic Goat for some time, I have great pleasure in saying that I have jj.perienced great* relief for same by using Rheumo.—F. NEW ALL, Hamilton.' Your storekeeper or chemist sells Rheumo at 2s 6d and 4s 6d....

The grand annual conceit will be held at St. Joseph's School, Kerrytown, tomorrow wening.

The |l!emuka river bed. especially tlp.it poition adjoining the rifle range is at pre--eiic a mass of yellow blooms and presents a remarkably pretty sight. Mrs Flatman. wife of the member for Geraldir.e. is recovering from the severe operation she underwent last "week. Mr Fin t man is still in Geraldine. and may not be able to return to the House before the close of the session. Mr F. R. Flatman, M.H.R.. has received word from the Postmaster-General ihe.i the Government will give a subsidy of about £3O or £4O towards the cost of a two-faced bracket clock at Geraldine. the residents to provide the balance of £3O or £4O. A circular has been issued to shareholders in the Union Steam Ship Company with reference to the readjustment of certain nserve funds. The directors propose to distribute among shareholder abonus of 6s 8d in the £ payable in fullymid up ■.■ share.". Th:;, will increase tno capital to £BOO,OCO. "■' In this week's Canterbury Times are several pictures of interest to Timarii peop'c. A full-page photograph by Mr C. X. Macintosh, shows to what dimensions the giant cactus of the Argentina grows. 11k* specimen shown is fully thiity feet high. Another picture shows Mr D. H. Edgar mounted on his wellkr.own hois.' Victory, and there is also a tin. sca-'=cap.- taken near Timaru. The big lire in the Kaipoi Company's premises i> fbown in a number of views, which, with varior.; other pictures make this week's number an unusually attractive one.

The Catholic Camival was continued last- night, the Garrison Band playing the patrons in and filling in the interval in BorzoniV popular and beautiful entertainment. The performers in this- improve with the repetitions of the drills and dances are repeated, and no one who has not seen and has the opportunity should misis doing so. The stalls- are ftdl of various kinds of artistry, the articles being nearly all the subjects of lotteries. and the persuasive powers .of the ticket) •sellers are therefore being well exercised. The carnival is well named, for it is an extremely lively entertainment, whether during the Borzoni performance or in the interval between its two sections.

Not only headaches bub all other soils of neivous pain are conquered by Stearns' Headache Cure, the most extensively used headache rt'medy in the world: it is dependable. ...

Owing to the high price of wool, working men find that clothes are now dearer. We have be?n shown a line of saddle tweed trousers at 8s 6d a pair that will give great wear. We understand that by sending vonr size and postal notes for 8s 6d Messrs Pearson .and Co., Clothiers, Stafford street, will post them to any address. Mind the name of the firm, Pearson and Co., Clothiers, Stafford street. ... ' We would remind our reader* that now is the lime to put in pickle*a good supply of eggs. At- the present- prices eggs are not u luxury, but. when the tone of the market rises, and theese indispensable articles are at tip-top prices, tlien tlie thriftv housewife, turns, with-pleasure to her store of pickled eggs. The best egg preservative we knew is " The Water Glass," and this can be obtained from J. Baxter, Prescription Chemist, in tins at sixpence and one shilling. Do not wait- longer, now is the time; you can get it at Baxter's. .... Glycola, the great toilet preparation, it never fails to remove dnd- prevent chaps,- cracked- hands, roughness of the skin, sunburn, tan, freckles, redness, effects of hard water, soreness after shaving, etc. It is unequalled for softening and beaufif.ving the skin, defends it from the influence of summer's sun, dry- winter wind, or soreness after sea-bathing.' It is neither sticky nor .greasy, and can be obtained in pots at- Is 6d each, from Leonard. B. James, Chemist. ... Mr Stephens will be in Temuka district,'' from Tuesday till Friday next li»th to 22nd inst. to measure the men. for their two seventeen six Christmas suits and will leave a capable man in charge at Timaru during his absence. The material these suits are made from :ind the Stand ftyle of same is really marvellous—every person wearing one is very well satisSe:! and says, they, will never buy a suit from any other t-ador while Alfred J. Stephens is supplying such a beautiful fitting suit for two pounds .seventeen and six. ... i Baxter's rennet tablets make junket, and make it well, a- trial will convince you. Is per bottle from Baxter's Pharmacy. ... AT UNAPPROACHABLE PRICKS. •15s. 15*. 15s- 15s- 15s. To be neat, clean and tidy, is one of the first- laws of civilisation, and for fifteen shillings. Scott's will enamel and overhaul vour bicycle. The person who is the direct means of bringing six bicycles to be enamelled, will have his done for nothing. We have new guaranteed Knglish covers from 7s 6d. Ren old's chains 8s each. Brooks' saddles Bs, tyres at startling prices-. Call and see for yourself. —Scott's Cycle DepoU ... Dr ENSOIt'S TAMER FRUIT PILLS will cure pimples, blotches, and face sores, which are an abomination. Is 6d. TUSSICURA. THE MASTER REMEDY FOR YILMENTS OF THE THROAT ;tND LUNGS. There is only obj way to know the merits of a good medicine like TAMER JUICE, and that is to try it. Get a bottle from your chemist or store, and take from 15* bo 30 drops in water after each meal. You will soon begin to know what good health really is. 2s 6d per bottle. ... SYVOi'SIS OF NEW ADYERTISEMENTS. Wright, Stephenson and Co.—Clearing sale near Gore. 27th inst. ■C.F.C.A.—SeII horses, Timaru and Waiinate. Saturdav. land sale, 30th inst. John King and Co.—Prices of duty free fruits, sugar, etc. New Zealand Clothing Factory—Quotations for bovs' suits. J. W. Souter—Latest in dark tan footwear. St. Joseph's, Kerrytown —Annual concert, to-morrow evening. Webb and Kempthorne—Full details of pror/erties for sale. Cowan's clothing house —Conway suits for boys. Timaru Croquet Club—Courts open on Saturdav. S-C. Daily Co.—Are buyers of separated cream. In bankruptcy—Dividend payable estate of J. S. Thompson. S.C. Jockey Club—Admitting houses to racecourse. Scott, Morgan and Co. —Motor goods at Oamaru Show." W. Penrose —Great white sale opens todav. R. Wilson and Co.—Competitions elese loth December. J. Shepherd —Prices reduced in crockery and dried fruit. St. Mary's, Waimataitai —Garden party, 2Sth November. Colonial Sugar Co. Wanaka leaves Auckland to-morrow. .Lost —A red greyhound and sheep dog ; rewards. Mre Simmons —Tea rooms open race nights. Wanted—Five notices.

Montgomery's Entertainer,; commence their two nights' season at the Theatre ■Royal this- evening. An entirely newprogramme of musical items, the laUsl in animated pictures are. promised, and Mr Montgomery has the imputation of redeeming hi's promises and making good hie preliminary announcement;. The Charitable Aid Board was quit? taken aback y.i-tcrday by a letter irom u widow" with four children expressing gratitude for assistance in the past., and stating that she could now manage without further help, as the children all were able to go" to 'school, and thus left her ar liberty. The Board decided to thank her for' such an unusual testimony of thanks.

The annual garden party of the Wesley Ladies' Guild will be held to-morrow at--2 p.m. in the grounds'of Mr C. Bowktr, College road. A Christmas tro-' and i'wti'U- .-tall have been furnished by the young p-iople of ike Sunday School. A maypole, flag, drill and poster march will be given under the supervision of- teachei.j from the Main School, who are generously assisting to make the gathering attractive. A vehicle will leave the Post Office at 1.45. 2.15, 2.45, and 3.15 for the. groi:r.d>-, via North street ' and West Belt. Should the day prove Avet, an entertainment will .be. given in the Wesley School at 7 p.m. A k-rhig band.will be in'attendance. The proceeds are in aid .of the new school fund. The "London Methodist Recordnr"' of Octob.LT 3rd, publishes an appreciative nor,ice of the late Mr George Manchester, for ever 40. years a resident of Waimaie, and a. mtmb'or of the firm, of LManckttiter Brother:; and: Goldsmith. He was it native of Eaton (Leicestershire), and- was early admite-d to like, portion'of, a.-preach-er "in the Weslevan Clrurck.' Wi'k h<"s elder brother. John, lis left; England for Timani in 1858. The late Rev*.■■■-John Akhed and W. Rowse were then the only ministers in Canterbury, 'and no- Metho-rj'x-4 rhurehes LJid ai'j •/'&*! time beeii ereiete-d in South Cun.t e'rbtiry. In 1863 the Manchester -Broth'sr? look up; ikeiv residence, and commenced business in Wii'mal*-. and in 1865 Hie first: Methodist minister, the late Rev. J. 8.. Richaxd'on. wasappointed.-lo the Timaru circuit,-which comprised' all places" between Geraldine and Wainia'.e. The hit? Mr Manchester rendered excellent, service :iu many departments of -ckurcli work, especially' as local preacher,' Sunday school supeiuitendent, and circuit steward. The Levels County . Council will meet at noon on.--,.the-- 271 h inst. for election of ckairman. At 12.

15 the ordinary ; meeting to tranaacv business for December will be held. At 1: p.m. the Councillors appoint two representatives'- on tliet Hospital Board. and : at 1.15 p.m..hold a special mestaur re Bucliahan's Paddock -Drainage District as under :r-(l!': To consider, -liid if approved to cariy; the ; following resolution, vfz : —"That- the Council' of the Levels County do hereby <make a Special Order* declaring that pai't -of the Levels Gountv described in" 'the''.-schedule, hereto Ui be'a- district- for the/ construction of drainage works therein under the' provisions of "The Counties -Act 1886" find ..its amendments--, under tlfe nanie ;0f "Buchanan's Paddock' Drainage District." (2) Tf the said resolution niehtioned ;in paragraph (1) is dulv passed, a- special meeting of the Council be held on Wednesday, the Bth da.v of Januarv. 1908, at 12 o'clock noon, at the office. of-''the/Levels County Council. Timaru, for .the purpose of considering" a motion that Hie aforesaid resolution passed- on the 27th day of i November, 1907. be confirmed:-and that'pub■i'c notice of tho time and place fixed for such special meeting "be given in the press. ;

, BUSINESS NOTICES. . Tho great half-yearly 'Stand Out Tea ca«li prize distribution takes place on. the 15th December' Competitors are advised to post tlwir coupons to thei proprietors, Messrs R, Wilson and Co.. Dunedm. pi'-ior to I hat date, otherwise they will have to s hold th- coupons ever till the June distribution. -.." ■ ..' .;