THE GUINEA POEM!

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

THE GUINEA POEM!

A CHEQUE FOR £1 Is lias been sent to ths writer of this verse—Miss A. C , Ashun-t. Mother" chased our grocer With a piece of rope; Because he had forgotten. To bring her SAPON SOAF! WIN - A GUINEA! Prize Poem published every Saturday. Best original four short line advt- verse about"SAPON" wins each -week. SAPON -wrapper must be enclosed. Address—"SAPON" (Oatmeal Washing Powder), P. 0., Box 655, Wellington. Write for free Art Booklet cont-ain-tmi. If your grocer does not >tock Sapon, please send liis name and address. SATISFACTION GUARANTEED. As time goes on. users of the Baltic. Cream Separators experience the joy of handling a machine that gives no trouble, does its -work thoroughly, and tosts prauticallv nothing for repairs. If you are m want, of a reliable machine of this kind trv tlw Baltic, and you will be delighted "with tie easy running, increased output of butter, and general all-round satisfaction which you will get'. We can furnish you with testimonials from hundreds of satisfied users, but prefer you to try the machine and satisfy yourself that the Baltic is not built simply to Wll. bat- to work and give continued and « increasing satisfaction- JlacEwan and Coy., Ltd., Sole Agents., Dunedin. ... CUBE YOUR RH EU MAT ICS —WHY SUFFER? Manv a sufferer from Rheumatism, Gout," Sciatica, Lumbago, and kindred diseases is now completely free from his excruciating pains. Rheumo, the wonderful remedy for these diseases, has cured him Amongst the number who have benefited is 3lr H. F. Janning, of Fending. He writes on July 21st. IWO7: — "f have taken Rheumo for Rheumatics, and have found great benefit from taking it, and recommend it- to all .-sufferers. H. F. JANNING." . Give Rheumo a fair trial, and it wnl cure YOU. All stores and chemists 2s 6d and 4* 6d.

Tliirty-seveii cars have been entered at Christchurch for the "reliability" test riui. Christchurch to Dunetlin and back on December 27th.

The Melanesia!! Guild have postponed their Sale of Work for 41 week as the Kaikoura which has the box of English goods ou board lias been delayed at Port Chalmers. Further notice of the date will be given. At Wesley Church at 11 a.m. to-mor-row, the Rev. C*. H. Olds will preach, and in the Sunday School at 6.30 the Rev. S. J. Serpell. At Waimatoitai at li the service will be conducted by the Rev. S. J. Serpell, and at 6.30 by Mr C. S. Howard.

It is rumoured that the Rev. L. M. Isitt. whose resignation as a minister of the Methodist Church was accepted at the sitting of the Methodist Synod on Tuesday. intends to be a candidate for. the C'lui-stchurch North seat- at- the approach - ing general election. The immigrants who arrived in Wellington on Wednesday, some 603 in number! included twenty-eight domestic servants. but- it seems- that- the majority had secured places before tliey arrived. Ihe others were snapped up in Wellington. and, as far as can he ascertained, only one of the coveted domestics came south. She had accepted a situation near ITimaru.

The Canterbury Methodist Synod on Thursday decided to place on record its sens? of the great loss sustained by the church through the death of Mr Geo. Manchester, of Waimate. Mr Manchester for many years represented Waimate in the Svijod. -and his counsels were artways valued in its deliberations. A motion of svmpathy with the family of the deceased was also carried.

The Wadmata-itai .school was closed for the Christmas holidays yesterday, owing to the fact- that the epidemic of measles has caused a drop in the attendance of about 150 pupils ou of 350 011 the roll. At the coinnnttee meeting ou Tuesday evening' >-t was decided to keep open till Monday morning when it would be settled whether fo remain open or to close, but on account of the seriousness of the position steps were taken to close yesterday. Mr William Fitzgerald/ who was prominent- in athletics in Canterbury last .season as a pole-jumper, met with an accident- while practising in the Ashburton Domain 011 Wednesday evening. Ho was usin<i a bamboo pole recently imported from Japan, and while he was endeavouriit" to beat Iks own record, established at Oamaru season, the pole gave way aiul he fall .heavily, sustaining ia fractured collarbone.

At the meeting of the Asliburton Hospital Board on Wednesday it was stated that- there was a disposition on the part of Timaru to drop out of the combined consumptive sanatorium scheme, -and to go alone, which would probably cost- a lot of money. The chairman, suggested that the representatives of the South Canterbury Board .<-liouM meet the Asliburton committee before meeting the Christchurch people, and this was agreed to, and members were a ppointed to meet the South. Canterburv committee.

At- the Magistrate"* Court- yesterday, before Mr 0. A. iWray, S.M., John White was charged with vagrancy, and, on the application of the police was re-minded.-till flliursclay next : to enable witnesses to give evidence .in .support of the charge. A • prohibition order against a T'iinaru man was issued, on the application of h's wife. Two erring cyclists who had ridden ttheir machines -in Stafford street after -sundown without lights were dealt with—one, John Hutchinson being fined 5s without- costs and the other being discharged. William Stevens was fined 5s and costs for allowing cattle to graze on .South .street. He admitted that the cows were on -the rond but- said his daughter, who was 1 in charge, wits driving them to a paddock. It happened, however, that the cows hael gone in the oppn-ite -direction than it-uat from the milking sheds to the paddock. A first offender within the meaning of the Act. when charged with drunkenness at'.the .Magistrate's Court yesterday expressed apparent surprise at the charge, saying ho had never been drunk in his life. Hie police, however, showed that defendant was so drunk that; he voluntarily visited ttlie poEce station. It was also st ated that lies was an old age pensioner. His Worship, in admonishing the defendant. reminded him that he was running a risk of losing his pension if he persisted in drinking, whereupon defendant broke into a wild harangue 011 the liberty .of the Britisher to have a glass of beer when lie wanted it. Asked if he had any drink tlrit inomiug he inuocently replied he had not drunk any tea but took a. glass of beer irrst-«id. He was let off with a tine of ss.

The usual weekly meeting of the Life Boat Lodge. No. 101, 1.0.G.T.. was held last evening, the C.T., Sister Sadler, presiding over a good attendance, of mem-

bera Two candidates weret initial-eel into the order. Correspondence was read from the G. Secretary, and from the- Reviving Stream Lodge. Sydenham, asking for a contribution to their mail bag night on January 17th. An invitation was received from the Good Hope Lodge to attend a social on Tuesday evening, which was accepted. . The programed for the evening was carried out by the single members. A supply of fruit was handed round, after which a programme of songs and recitations was- carried out. the following taking part: —Sisters Leggott and Lennie, Brothers Leegott. Lawrie. Williams. Wot ton, and Hawkey. A. hearty vote of thanks was- accorded the single m?mbei!> for the pleasant- evening provided. The programme for next. meeting will be '• comic cuttings." The Lodge closed in peace and harmony at 9.30 p.m. No matter how delicate the stomach, Steurns' Wine always agrees with' the patient. Thus it can be used as a tonic when others would be useless. It as a great- restorative. ... Having cleared warehousemen's stocks o f sample suit lengths we would draw your attention to the bargains we are opring in this line. We will either sell the lengths or make up the suit complete Suit lengths of English and Colonial worsteds and coatings also Mosgiel and Oamaru tweeds. By dealing with us your save from 15s to 20s on a suit. Pearson aud Co., Outfitters, Stafford street. ... The first 1908 new model pianos have been lauded to the order of the Dresden Piano Company and a handsome model is now showing at Stafford street. House. The superior finish and build' of these' grand instruments denote thorough British workmanship and every detail of construction carries 10 years guarantee by the builders, and the sole agents, Dresden Piano Company. Perfection of touch, beautiful tone and remarkable durability are a few characteristics, while every modern improvement as in highest gradepianos is placed in these. The price of 45 guineas is the lowest possible figure one may expect to see a genuine British piano retailed at and exceptional terms are offered bv The Dresden. ...

Owing to the Waimate Drapery Department being closed the balance of the drapery is now in Alfred J. Stephens rooms (opposite the Tiniaru post office) same is to be sold regardless of cost, which consists of blouse materials, satteens. large assortment' of laces and embroidery's. haberdashery, stockings, umbrellas, childs sun and river hate, handerchiefs, towels, gloves etc. etc. The tailor is too busy executing the suit orders for two pounds seventeen and six to continue selling drapeiy. therefore the whole of the drapery is to be sold and no reasonable offtr • will be 'refused -for same; su

Mr W. Jeffries, of Temuka, has definitely- decided to contest the Geraldinet seat lit the next general election in the Opposition interest. He will have the support of tho local branch of the Political Reform League. At the Magistrate's Court. Asliburton, yesterday, before Mr V. G. 'Day, S.M., Arthur Lonsdale Zoucli, who becahie bankrupt- .fix weeks ago, was charged 011 three ccunto with failing to keep proper books, with concealing or destroying certain books relating to his aflhirs, and with failing to produce certain books. Accused reserved liis defence, and after hearing the evidence for the prosecution the Bench committed him for trial at the Supreme Court at" Timaru on February 4th. Bail in one surety of £SO was allowed. Mr J. D. Hall appeared for tiro Crown, and >S. G. Ravniond for Zoucli.

Regarding the local in yesterdaj 13 Herald in reference to cartage charges on small lots- of timber, it has been pointed out that Timaru has been more liberal in this respect than any other of the large towns, of' New Zealand. The timber merchants in all tln.ee places, including Oamaru, charge cartage for everything ir-respective-of-the size of load not only to private purchasers but'to contractors also. In the latter town some of the yards have siding? connecting with. the railway, and even a charge-is made for loading trucks for the country. Timaru merchants still give free for all but .-very small lots 011 which the profit iii often insufficient to cover the cost of cartage. At the invitation of Mr D. . Clarke, a large number of his friends were .present at a nuisicale given in the Public Hall, Fairlie, 011 Thursday afternoon. All the items were given by the pupils of Mr Clarke with the exception of three v/hicli - were contributed by the Fairlie Orchestral Society, of which he is conductor and pianist. As a purely musical performance of a high standard it was probably the* best that lia® ever been given in Fairlie. The opening item was a pianoforte duet, " The Reapers Song, and The Lake," by Miss J. Wright, and Robin Wright. A waltz, " Sizilietta," by the orchestra was followed by piano-forte-solos by Muss N. AVade. The lendering of Braga's La Serenata" by Miss K. Wade, with violin obligate, by Mr | R. Nolan, was greeted with a well deserved round of applause. A pianoforte : solo by 'Miss E. Wheeler, and a valse intermezzo, very prettily played by the orchestra, concluded the first half of the programme. The second part opened with a .pianoforte duet by Messrs D. Clarke and H. Foden, followed by a duet " tainted Mother" from Maritana, wellrendered by Miss-K: Wade and Miss K--W heeler, and for which they were heartily encored. , Schubert's ... intricate Impromptu in A Flat" and a "Valeei Caprice" were tastefully played by Miss B. O'Dowd. A very pretty vocal quartette, "She Walks Sll "Beauty" . was given by Mbses K. and N. Wade, and Messrs D. Clarke and G. O'Dowd. Haydn's " Sonata in ; Jv Flat " aud S|-harwenka's va-lse. " Tan<s Capricen" was given by Miss J. Wright, with execution and feeling only possible from such a, brilliant pianist as Miss Wright has, proved • heiself to be. A lively march by the orchestra concluded aii excellent programme', and a, very enjoyable afternoon. BUSINESS NOTICES. Attention is directed to a notice, relating to tho array of . Xmas toys to 'bet had at Cox's children's bazaar, opposite Shamrock Hotel. . Novelties- have just been opened up. Messrs S. Ivirkpatrick and • Co. advertise their famous "K " Xmas. * delicacies. For the Xmas table,there are 110 better goods than " Iv." The- firm report an increased demand for their delicacies and the high quality, purity and wliokisomeness of these fully merit this support. 'At the. Dunedin competitions held last month. ''M?*;Wm. Mcßride, of Timaru, won the Shield presented by Messrs Begg and Co. for the highest points in solo singing. again.;! all-comers, topping the of a possible 2G0," ahd being the highest yet reached by any competitor. He is also, the . first : gentleman to win this shield, and it- is the first time it has been held by anyone outside of Dunedin. This is a very creditable record, and Mr' Mcßride fnis deservedly received many, congratulations'. The shield is at present on view in Messrs Begg and Co.'s window, . Stafford streetv A stereoscopic half-plate • triple extension camera, with extra panel for half- - plate work, Beck symmetrical lenses, dark elides, three-fold' stand, etc., for sale rheap; also, half-plate Thornton Picliard, aii up-to-date first-class stand camera. We have cam-eras (film and plate) ranging in price from 12s 6d to £lO 10s, and being the agent for the Imperial Camera Company of Wellington, we can supply all photographic material at Wellington prices. Our plates, papers and films are always fresh, and can be^'relied upon. ■ Goods not in stock we are only too pleased to procure for you without delay.— Leonard B. James, Family and Dispensing Chemist, Timaru. ... - SYNOPSIS OF NEW ADVERTISEMENTS. and LeQren—Clearing sales," December 13th and 18lJj,; sal© of . land, Dccemlfcr 14th. - - ) \ Natjxinal Mortgage and Agency Co.— Albury sale, Monday; Temuka. Tuesday. C.F.p.A. T -rAlbury sale, Monday ; - Teniuka, tuesda.v; Geraldine," Wednesday. Dalgety and Co. —Albury sale, Monday ; sheep for private sale. • Loan and Mercantile Co.—Albury sale, Monday; Temuka. Tuesday. G. P.' Genie aud Co.—Usual sale, this day.' iViic ;and Co.; —Clearing sale at Spring-' field estate,' December 23rd. ' ■ Jonas'? and -Co.—Sell poultiy, vegetables, etc., to-day; Christmas sale, 21st inst. Wright, Stephenson and Co.—Property buying made easy. Lodge of St. John —Installation meeting on Tuesday. • Balloon On Caledonian Grounds, on Thursday next. ; jAllott's, Arcade—New , fruits, -hams, dairy produce. West and Hall—Shops anel business, to let. B. A. LeCren—Has numerous properties for sale. - , D-. Mithoiiey—.Houses in town- for sale. For; 4ilc—A good cow, apply R. Kelland. ' Hardji—For high-class ijortraiture. E. Cpix—For Xmas toys. Simmons' tea rooms—Open on Sundays. I Church e.ervices—St. Mary's, Trinity, Wesley and Adventists. Leveli>; Comity Council —Buchanan's paddock drainage district. At- Cowan's—Water wings for bathers. Thankis—From St. Mary's Young Men's' Society, i Makikihi School —Entertainment 011 December l3th. To let-—Residence, apply Smithson and Raymond. TV Kingston—The shop for sweets. Timaru Gun Club—Shooting match, December 16th. Public; Trvetee —Re estate of T.' Jones, Makikihii N.Z. Railways—Fares for the holidays. G. . Peirson—Look- out for Xmas advertisement. CI Begg and Co. —For phonographs and records. ; Lvalldal:- School —Prize dav, December 20th. •" Penrose Brns. —Boots for holiday, wear. notice?!

The Hon. J. A. Millar left Wellington last night for the south. { - The weather yesterday was ' made uncomfortably sultry by ;t nor-wester. At an auction sale of property at Christchurch yesterday, an 18ft frontage on High sheet was sold at the rate of £405 :10s a foot.

Builders are now engaged in erecting a staging 011 the North Mole, opposite the ballest wharf, for the convenience of bathers. Mr Thorn, one of the Union leaders before the Conciliation Board, will be a candidates for Christchurch -South at the next election': He was a defeated candidiate in 1905.

Upwards of £6OO is standing to tlia credit of the New Zealand Soldiers' Graves Fund in the National Bank of New Zealand, in addition to which £ICO is held by the Guild of Loyal Women of South Africa-

Masonic readers will note that the installation meeting of St. John's Lodge will be held in the Lodgerooni, Church street, on Tuesday evening next. Visiting brethren are cordially invited. Tlifc lodge will be tyled at 7 p.m. and brethren are (specially requested to be punctual. Captain Jonasseu, assistant to Professor •'Barnes, ''the world-famed aerial king.'" notifies that lie. will make' a, balloon; ascent at the . Caledonian Grounds 011 Thursday next. -He has made 150 successful ascents, and recommends the public to bfon the ground early -on the day nam 3d to ,«ee the interesting piocess of inflation of li'is big balloon. The final report on the trawling f experiments, carried out. by the Nora Niveri, 'hould be available in a .few days' time. No 'further experiments 'will be carried out by a vessel tinder the auspices of the Government. The Government, however, is more than pleased -at the information which it has secured l as a result of. the experiments. It is understood (says the 'Dominion): that a. leading Wellington solicitor has given it as his opinion that in the event o J O'ourt proceedings it would in all probability - be heldl i-hafc the more drastic provision's of the Gaming Act are-practically inoperative: TTie matters in question have, it- is further stated, been referretl to teh Crown Law; officers.

Which is the wettest spot in New Zealand?' It rained twenty-Jive out- of the thirty-one c'ays of October at Otira, during which period 23|in of raiu fell. v This astonishing rainfall was exceeded at the Mount Cook Hermitage, where, over 26in rain fell in nineteen days. Nearly 13in were recorded in Greymoiith. on twenty-one days, and 17Jsin fell at Te Mata (Raglan) on nineteeai days. The meeting of the. Bud of Promise Juvenile Temple, No. 19, was held last evening. Th'ere ; Avas an excellent attendance of juveniles, arid the C.T., Bro. Walker, occupied the' chair. v Six candidates were proposed for membership. After the business had been, disposed of a first class programme was carried out by the following Sisters Burns, l'eake (2), Lowry (2), Segar and Brothers Peake and. Segar. - Fruit was handed round and the Temple was closed at 9.20 p.ui. Two school picnic parties visited Timiirv yecterdav-—one from the school, near Chertjsey,,riind'. the other from the ' Hunter school. ' Both parties arrived hexe by' train, and the majority of the children,' accompanied' by a .spqnkling .oi adults, speE!!: the- day on the beach, at Can'oline Bay, where they organised races, and indulged ~in . bathing; riding on the swing-boats, and aiso- in sight-seeing abo.tii the harbour and cliffs. . Unfortunately however, r a strong;.■.■northerly wind .vrai blowing nicist of the d'ay, and the clouds of dnst -and sand ■ did : hot tend to make the outing as enjoyable as it might , have! been.,-but it is.■•■ safe--to?- say the- children thoroughly enjoyed themselves. "If only all the schools of South'' Canterbur y-would organise . excursions to;.. Caroline. Bay—,, remarked one who takes an interest ir.. this line bathing reswit..-The-re was a fair . atteudtnee in the Geraldine Parish Hall on T'liuisday even-, ing to hear Mr Ja-mw-.Gi , argie ! s- iecture- on the lajg of, Robert Burns. His Worship the Mayor of . Geraldine 1 (Mr J. Maling) presided, and there was : also present on the platform the Rev.: - A.:: B. Todd, vice-pret=idient • of the Gertt-ldine Literary Institute, in. aid :of the funds of which-the lecture was-given. • The. chairman: in introducing thei.vlecturer made -an appeal for more liberal•-.£u l pport than: the institute had been receiving lof late. .The total revenue, he , said. was>Dnly £Bl, : out of' which the upkeep of Ttheffkiree reading room alone cost- £22 annualjy,: while the membership only amouiited:%o'7o., AllCraigie, who was' warmly received, said lie had come to Geraldine -to redeem : a promise -'made some considerable time ago. He then pniceeded to deal:..' in a very able manner with the-life of Burns. Tlie lecturer was followed with close attention, and his remarks elicited frequent- applause. The audience were appreciative to the point of enthusiasm, which for an essentially non-Scotc.il gathering .was a high tribute-to the manner 111 which tl>e subject. 'was treati d 1« > songs 1 -Arere rendered eluring the evening bv Mr J. Montgomery, "Scots Wlia Hae. and " Gae Bring "Xae me a Pint o' Wme-, : both of which met with hearty applause. At the ■ conclusion of the lecture Dr Hislop moved a- hearty vote of. thanks to Mr Craigie for his interesting, address this was seconded by the Rev. Todd,, and carried by acclamation. Mr ; F R;. Flatman. M.H.R., moved a vote of thanks to the chairnian, and the audience-sang " Auld Lang Syne. " At the conclusion of the lecture the information was elicited that the Geraldine Library did not possess a copy of Burns' works. However, Mr Craigie' assured ' tlieni that hi.» friends. Messrs A. Kelman and R-. Skinner, at ivhoss invitation lie was present, were only waiting to receive a hint< and they would procure two -. copies forthwith.