TOWN & COUNTRY

Timaru Herald, Volume XIC, Issue 13462, 7 December 1907, Page 5

TOWN & COUNTRY

The subject at the Mission Tent, on Hewton street, to-morrow night, will l>o "Tlh- Christian Church; its history, and final triumphs." His Excellency the Governor, Lord Plunkett, wuci a through passenger from the south by the first express yesterday. Some building 3 at Dunedin condemned by the District Health Officer, not having been removed, proceedings are to be instituted against the owners. Luther Martin Murray was charged at the Magistrate's Court, Napier, yesterday, with stealing a horse and foal at Dann-evirke and 112 sheep at Takapau. Accused was remanded to Dannevirke. What probably constitutes a record for length of service- as a shearer is reported front Rakaia. Mr Philip Laraman, of that place, has followed the occupation of a shearer for twenty-two yeans, and during that period he never missed a season without taking his place on the " board." Solomon X- Ziman. B.Sc.. the only Aucklaud applicant for the Rhodes Scholarship has been chosen for candidature. He is 21 years of age and was educated at Wellington Clyde Quay School, and in Auckland. He won a foundation scholarship at the age of 11 and went to the Auckland Grammar School. His record includes Senior District University. Senior Mathematical, and Sir George Grey's Scholarships. He completed his B.Sc. degree last year* , The ground committee of the Pleasant Point Caledonian Society met on Tnesday evening to inspect the new track. Mr James. Cartwright, the contractor, deserves every praise for his well-finished work, and the Point cycling track _is now one of the best clay tracks in New Zealand. Mr Lawrenson and other members of the Society gave valuable assistance in helping to do t-lie work gratis. The eighth annual gathering is t» hi' held on the 16th inst.. Anniversary Day. Judging by the way in which the entriesare coming in, this years meeting will be the most- successful yet held- The secretary (Mr A. E. Lambert) reminds intending" competitor-; that entries close today at 7.30 p.m. To-morrow at St. Mary's there will lie special sermons by the Rev. de Burg 1 Galwev, on the Maori and special offertories for its work. At a meeting lately in Wellington of the Maori Mission Board, it. was resolved to" make every effort l to increase the scope of the Mission. for -which there has arisen a great opportunity. The death lately of To Whiti and Tohu, for years past the opponents of Christianity, has changed ' tlis state of affairs. There are 10.0C0 Maoris in the King Country, who have been pagans for a long time, but are now showing willingness to accept. Christian teaching* and education. The Mission is supported chiefly by contributions from «ach diocese, which are paid into the Mission Board. The diocue of Christ church has to raise this year £BSO for the work. Itniav be mentioned that during the lastthree vears the Maoris have themselves raised £ISOO for the Mission. Often the question is asked: Why should De Bion and Dpirracq motor cars be so much more reliable and stronger. than any other make; the answer is quite simple when eeveral of the vital parts of these cars are compared with others. First of all let cs examine the most- delirate and weakest {loint in all motor cars, which is the front axles and steering gear; we find that nothing but Lenioine patent ; steelforgings are used. This firm's axles and springs have a world wide reputation for their goods'for the past hundred years in till sorts of carriage work. The De Bion and Darracq Co. have used these axles and springs ever since they started to manufacture motorcars some 18 years ago. Therefore it is no wonder thatSkeates, Bockaert. who have placed well over 300 of thetse cars in the Dominion, can now throw out a unique challenge, .and that it that they are jfilling tp,.give a good substantial cheque to anyone- who can show either a De Bion or a Darracq: front axle or steering gear broken through fair - wear and tear. We make a' great point of this, as any little stoppage or trivial breakage that may occur on the road either in the motor gear or ignition ran easily be repaired. The worst that may happen is that one may have to walk a few miles for an expert, but should an axle or steering give way when travelling at 30 miles per hour, your neck is not easily repaired, and perhaps no one may be left to fetch an expert for the occupants and the car. Moral: Buy 110 other car but the one the agents gave you a solid guarantee with. ... WITCH'S HERBAL OINTMENT. (Registered). Every family requires some kind of ointment to be kept hi the house to be used in the treatment of burns, scalds, chilblains, bruises, ulcers, scalp sores, inflammatory, skin diseases (particularly of parasitic origin)—in fact, in any case in which itti eniolL'ent antiseptic dressing is required. WITCH'S OINTMENT acts soothingly and curatively in all cases of haemorrhoids or piles. Price Is 6d and ,3s 6d; all chemists and stores. Tnssicnra Manufacturing Company, proprietors.