TOWN & COUNTRY

Timaru Herald, Volume XIC, Issue 13464, 10 December 1907, Page 5

TOWN & COUNTRY

When the High School Board -were diseasing the new boardinghouse yesterday, and making the attic available for use as a store-room, the one merry-hearted member remarked that soa people said the Board were Inn-attics for building tlie honse at all. A few of the members of the Timarit Y.M.C.A. inu-nd to spend their Thursday haif-holittay in furthering their knowkdge of local goography by moans of rambles to different places of interest around Tiinaru. This week they will leave; the iooms. opposite the Pn>t Of hoe. at 2.30. for a stroll as" far as the Jack's Point lighthouse. A cordial welcome is extended to ail young men who would care to join them, and a pleasant, afternoons enjoyment is assured. A meeting of the Otaio School Committee was held on Saturday evening. Present —Messrs Walton (chairman). Brnnton. Bell, and J. F. Johnson. It was decided to close the school for the Christmas -holidays, from the 20th inst.. and reopen on the 6th January. The annnal picnic and prize distribution is to be held on the school grounds on the 20th. The chairman, and' teacher will select the prizes. All friends are cordially invited to be present on the occasion. Speaking to the Mayor and others who ■welcomed him at the station yesterday. Sir Jceeph Ward stated that the rion. W. Hall-Jones and party would leave England on Friday. 13th December, by the Corinthic. which would arrive in New Zealand towards the end of January. The member for Timaru • had been informed by his medical advis:-r that h:s complaint was net chronic, and that there was every picspect- of a complete recovery—in fact. Mr Hall-Jones, in a letter to "himself '.Sir Joseph) had stated that fc? was getting along so well that he fully expected" to be able to resume his Minis-terial-work shortly after his return. Th- "Otago Dailv Times" states that while the Hon. R." MeXab and party were being driven up the Waikaia Valley, Southland, last week, the conversation fell upon agriculture, and thence, by an easy transition, to colonial farm labour. \ veteran settler testified to the love the colonial had for sitting down on things, / eupeciallv implements. Scot and Britcn rjrived to work with fevered energy for a week or two. and then became lazier than the others. As for th? colonial, he loved to re*st his feet. He had been evsn seen to .sit en a double-farrow plough. If allowed to sit, on a roller all day he was supremely happy- "Why," exclaimed the speaker, growing eloquent. '"I once, raw "a colonial harrowing." '"He had to wa'k then!" said another. " Not a bitHe. held" The lin&3 in his hands, and was ri : *Tic: a hack." The following letter received by Mr E. Hardca*tle from Mr Walter Kennaway, of the New Zealand High Commissioner's Office. London. relatWio ths red deer imported by the Canterbury Acclimatisation Soeietv. and liberated in the Raka-a Gorge, will no doubt interest local deerstalkers : 'T have vours of the 2nd September to hand, and have ascertained from Messrs Bailev that the deer, which I obtained from them in 1596. were bred bv the late Mr Willoughby Bryant, of Stoke Park, Slough. Buckinghamshire. I am asking Messrs Bailey if they_ could procure soma further information so as to show, if possible. where the original -stock comes from." This bears ou.b Mr Hardcaste's opinion that the deer come from English Park stock, and it will be interesting to learn further particulars of their ' breeding- - The special carriage* being built tor use on the North Island Main Trunk lin-2 will provide much more and greatly improved accommodation 'for passengers, and will enable) sleeping compartments to be provided in some cars. The cars are to be designed upon the same principle as those rnimhvr between- Adelaide and Melbourne. It i~ understood that the journev between A.uckkad and Wellington shall occupy twenty .hours. Thur, says the Premier,, is not running at a speed which will be Tincf-mfortable.- for the whole distance is 426 miles, which, including stoppages, will be run in twentv hours. Specr-il engines . are being built to be ready for the traffis. "I think I am right in saying." adds Sir Joseph Ward, "that, when the Tina is through f-t -vrili very greatly increase travel, not only betwesii the termini, but with the various points of the lice. I am lookino- forward, as are all concerned, to ttba opstfng of the North Trunk line, which will. I am sure, be the most payable link in the great system of New Zealand."—Wellington Post. Often the question is asked: Why should De Bion and Darracq motor cars be so much more reliable and stronger than anv other make; the answer is quite simple "when several of the vital parts of these cars are compared with others. First of all let rs examine the most- delicate and weakest point in all motor cars, which Ist the front axles and steering gear; we find that nothing but" Lemoine patent steelforgtngs are used. This firm's axles and springs have a world wide reputation for their goods for the past hundred years in all sorts of carriage work. The T)f Biqn and Darracq Co. have used these axles and springs ever since they started to manufacture motorcars some 18 " ago. Therefore it is no wonder thatSkeates. Bockaert, who have placed well over 300 ofJJieee cars in the Dominion, can now throw out a unique. challenge, and that it that they are willing to 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 ignition san easily ba repaired. The woret 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 no other car but the one the agents gave you a solid guarantee with. ...

SATISFACTION GUARANTEED. As time goes on. users of tlie Baltic Cream Separators experience the joy of handling- a machine that gives no trouble, does its -work thoroughly, and costs practically nothing for repairs. If you are in want of a reliable machine of this kind, trv the Baltic, and you will be delighted "with the easy running, increased output of butter, and general all-round satisfaction which yon 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 sell, but to work and give continued and increasing satisfaction. MaeEwan and Coy., Ltd., Sole Agents., Dunedin. ...

CURE YOUR RHEUMATICS—WHY v SUFFER?

Manv a sufferer from Rheumatism, Gout," Sciatica, Lumbago, and kindred diseases is now completely free from his excruciating pains. Rheumo, the wonder- - ful remedy for these diseases, has cured him. Amongst' the number who have benefited is Mr H. F. Janning, of Fedidinc Tie writes on July 21st. IGG7: "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 will cure All stores and chemists 2s 6d and 4s-doT< ~., . ■ , ! :&J**ffli

Sir Joseph Ward intends, with Lady Ward and family, to spend his Christmas holidays at Stew-art Island. Even theiv.

according to his own words, he will noi 1)8 safe fiom the newspaper reporters. " The remedy for the drainage difficul ties of the county is ' Greater Timaru, ' s-aid Councillor Sattertliwaite last night, " I have, advocated that." «iid the Mayor. "' You liavi*," admitted the Councillor, with emphasie.

At the Caledonian Grounds on Thursday Captain Jouassen announces that lit! wiii 1 ascend 60C0 ' feet, and' make, a parachute jump. The balloon to be used will be 75 f« v T- high, and have a circumference of 150 fe;t.

It was a very good thing for thc> Point district, that the school was made a district high school, said.-Mr Howell yesterday, for the train Gerries did not at all suit pupils coming in to the Timaru High School.

A meeting of the committee of management of the Trinity Rose Show was lield la'?t evening, when the secretary submitted ;i l-epoit and balance sheet showing that a net profit of £2O had been derived from the show. Members considered this to be highly satisfactory.

Anglers who visited the lower Opihi at the end of last week, report that fish are still very scarce. One fortunate angler grassed a 10-pounder. the best fish caught above the mouth eo far this season. Feec? is very plentiful in the river, and this may account for the disheartening amount cf "luck that the majority of anglers have met with when using artificial lures. Masonic leaders are reminded that Ihe installation meeting of St. John's Lodge will be held thii3 evening in the- lodgeroom. Church street. The ceremonv will be conductstt by the E.W.D.G.M." Bro. C. Dillworth Fox. assisted by D.G.L. officers. R.W. Bro. S. Bingham, D.G. Superintendent. X.Z.C.. will also be present. The -usual cordial invitation is- extended to visitors. The ledge will be ty'ed precisely at 7.o'clock. * Having cleared warehousemen's stocks o f sample suit lengths we would draw your attention to the bargains we are oering 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 yousave from 15s to 20s on a suit. Pearson and Co., Outfitters, Stafford street ... The first 1908 new model pianos have been landed 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 mod- ' ern improvement as in highest grade pianos 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 D& partment being closed the balance of the drapery is now in Alfred J. Stephens rooms (opposite the Timaru post office) same is to be. sold regardless of cost, which consists of blouse materials, .sat-; teens. large assortment of laces and embroidery's, haberdashery, stockings, umbrellas, childs sun and river hats, banderchiefs, towels, gloves etc. etc. The tailor is too busy executing the suit orders for two pounds, seventeen and six to continue selling drapery, therefore the whole of the drapery is to be sold and ■no reasonable offer will be refused for same. ...

A stereoscopic half-plate triple extension camera, with extra panel for halfplate work. Beck symmetrical lenses, dark three-fold stand, etc., for sale cheap; also, half-plate Thornton Pichard, an up-to-date first-class stand camera. We have cameras (film- and plate) ranging in price from 12s 6d to £lO 10s, and being the agent for the Imperial Camera Company of; Wellington, we e'air- supply all photographic material at Wellington prices. Our plates, papers and films are always fresh, and can l>e relied • upon. Goods not in stock we are only top pleased to procure for yon without delay.— Leonard B. James, Family and Dispensing Chemist, Timaru. ...

BUSINESS NOTICES. An advertisement in another column notfies- thai- the closing- date for the great half-yearly Stand Out Tea Cash Prize Dis-'ribution is Monday, 16th inst: CompeiTtors are therefoi-e advised to send in their coupons at once.

EVER FEEL LIKE THIS? Pain under the shoulder-blade like) an oc-

ca-innl stab. Sore in tha chest—most left aide—a sore feeling more like a bruise than a direct pain. A JlharD, shooting pain at times through the left nipple. A full, bleated, had-too-much sort of feel■intr.

Sleepy, listless, not much energy for an hour or so after the nrdday m?oi. Heasafhes in the front and top of the head. A tired, not-had-enough-sleep feeling in the morning. Occasional, "and sjometimes chronic, censfti-

pat ion. Bilious headaches, bad taste in the mouth

kidneys sluggish, and liver inactive. Th;n your trouble is indigestion, with Hver r.ilment. Maybe you have only one or two of the symptoms, but the cause is the same—indigestion with liver trouble.

Now, we want you to try an entirely new Temsdy— ■% remedy based upon the latest investigation of fcience; n remedy positively proven to cure all forms of indiirenifin r-nd liver troub'e—DrENSOß'S TAMER JUICE. Start by staking from 15 t.r> 30 drops in a liht-Ie water after meals. Keep fb, : sup for a day or two and notice how the symptoms mentioned above decrease, how the apins go, the heaviness and fulness depart, the head becomes clear, the liver nicely active, and bowels workinrr in accordance with Nature. Dr EXSOR'S TAMER JUICT will do all this' for you. It will cause your food to be properlv digested. It will create new Wood, "new Visuer?. new nerve foTce, new vigour, and new life. The?e fresh forces expel impurities and humours from the body, whether they exist in the stomach, blood, liver kidneys, lungs, nerves, brain, or skin. Dr Ensors Tamer Juice is sold by most chemists and grocers. ..

SYNOPSIS OP NEW ADVERTISEMENTS. C.F.C.A.—Details of practical Xmas presents. Souter's ehoe store—Sale of sample boots. D. Mahoney—New house and section for sale. Adams, Ltd.—Landing motor ears for holidays. Kernohan, McCahon and Co.—A few remarks of sound advice. G. Bowker—Properties for sale. Mullin nnd Temple—Liist. of properties. Fairlie Racing Club —Nominations close, December 12th. N.Z. Shifting Co.—Notice to ees. A Card—James Emslie, barrister and solicitor. At Cowans —Indian gauze underclothing. For sale—Woodworking machinery and enirine. apply J. P. Rine. W. W. Wade—Choicest Xmas and Year eifts. .J. K. Brydon—Pianos tuned for Christmas. Wanteds—Nine- notices,

Mr 0. J. Reak.es, assistant cliuef veterinarian, leaves for Britain on Friday to inaugurate the Home inspection of Jfe-w Zealand meal!;'. Th? fine weather of late has enabled' sonic; farni'tvß in this district to ogt in their crops of hay, -and a few rather good' crops* hav? bet>n secured. ' Tije various lagoons to tho north and south of Tiniaru are, just now, looking very desola!e, the greater part of the. bads being nothing but a dry mass of decaying vegetable matter and slimy rubbish.

Messrs Molter and Sons, engravers of Dunedin, have- received an intimation timl their tender for .tihe> supply,' of 170,000

'•Dominion Medals" for .tills school-ciiil-. chen of'the colony has been accepted. The annual inter-club match, Oama.ru v. Timaiu, will be played on the Elizabeth it. tennis court on Thursday next. As time will be limited, play will start before noon on all four courts. The match is expected to be ksenly contested, and the plav ve.iy jnts«iiting. T Mr W*. Peai-se, of 'the Waitolii Club, and Mr Don. McC'askill, of the Teannka Club, will be eompstitoro at thi New Zealand tennis championship meeting, which is to be held on the Tar-anaki Club's courts during the Christmas' and New Year holidays. According to several owners of gardens in and around Ashburton, it is only too ceitain that potato b'dght has made its appearance in the dislrict. They say that there is unmistakeable evidence of its prteence, inasmuch as. the potato stalks that are blackened are found, when closely examined, to be quite dead ; and ;investigation also proves that no new tubershave formed at the roots.' ■ Mr G. H. Periy, a Master ton expert,

vi-itad -the- ilaur.iesville coal deposits 01 Saturday, arid reports that, lie considers the projects highly encouraging. Tho sample-, obtained of the best toal in tho new seam lie considers equal to Coalbrcbkdale, and is satisfied that little, difficulty will bo experienced in finding the necessary capital to develop the resources of the mine. Tlic coal hitherto obtained liad been generally considered of indifferent quality and of little value.

The Timaru Rowing Club got off three heats of the senior pairs race last evening, with the following results: —Walker's erew beat Frausr'e by half a length; Reardon beat Passmore by. a length and a half; and Priest beat Bradley by two ■ lengths. Mansford's crew drew a bye. Tha semi-finals will ba rowed to-morrow evening, and the final on Friday. This evening the junior fours row their first hea* s, for which the" crews are requested to be ready by 6.39 sharp. Mr Cuddie Dairy, Comirrlssf-oner leavers Wellington nest Friday for Great Brita'ia whenre he intends to inspect dairy as it .arrives from New Zealand and to follow it. to tihe warehouse? of those handling it and see for himself how it carries and defrosts for sale: Mr Cuddie will visit tha • various manufacturing centres of rival countries and generally acquire all knowledge and information regarding the industry which may prove useful and profitable to the New Zealand producer.

The police raided a boarding-house in Grey Street-, Auckland, early on Sunday morning, and unearthed a. considerable quantity of liquor in various rooms. Whisky and beer were foun din r everal of the rooms, and iai a cupboard in the occupier's 'apartment. A man and the wife of the occupier were discovered in the

the top 'floor. The former was very much inebriated. IThere were two men in. another room with a bottle of whisky. Other details of an unsavoury • nature were disclosed as-'a result of the visit. The chairman of tha Education Board is arranging to have the dozen or so of ..school gardens entered' for thei competition for - Mr Hurdiey's challenge .shield.., judged by an expert, before the Christmas holidays. The shield was presented to

the Timaiu Floral Society, as a prize in connection , with their annual show,' but it is thought enly fair to the children that their gardens should be- judged whilst at their Tiest, before'they have fallen away during -the spell .of- comparative neglect implied by the Christmas holidays. Mr Jackson has therefore arranged with Mr. G.. Cross to visit the schools this week. Several of 'them, it is stated, have extremely creditable gardens, and they are being. well -used!, ae texts for lessons in botany, soils, manures, etc.- -•-..'