TOWN & COUNTRY

Timaru Herald, Volume XIIC, Issue 13531, 28 February 1908, Page 4

TOWN & COUNTRY

" You have made a great show of teeth, but you have not bitten much yet," said a member of tliss Acclimatisation Council regarding an .alleged case of poaching. -

There is a- dearth of farm labouring; hands, and especially of team store, in the Ashburton County "nt present, and although 25s per week is being offered to qualified men many farmers have experienced inuch difficulty in procuring hands. Unofficial word has been received by cable message from London, that Miss Margaret L. Hunt, formerly of the Timam Girls' High School, has passed: the final section of her B.A. degree. Miss Maud Hunt has also received cable news that she has passed the first section of the i ame examination.

Broken-mouth sheep are little sought after now owing to the shortage of feed aiul its hardness. A line of S'lwep at Hi? Ashburton yards i.n Tuesday was actually started at 7d per head, and was Mib.sjquentlv sold at lid. Under favourable circumstances the line would have easily reared another" flock of lambs.

New Zealand is to provide some of tlie horses for the. Indian Army under the new scheme arranged by Colonel Goad, who visited Australia and New.Zealand last year. The scheme is to issue "commissions" to six firms in Australia and one in New Zealand to supply remounts. Hitherto- twenty-one firms have been providing them. New South Wales breeders are complaining that the effect will be to create seven combines and prevent competition. They have appealed to the Federal Prime Minister to receive a deputation in protest. The contract price for remounts its at present £45 each. CHR-ISTCHURCH TO NELSON OH TALBOT MOTOR CARS. Mr A. 'Macfarlane, of Culverden, wires from Nelsonßoth my Talbot cars made non-stop runs." The 12-16 h.p. 4-cylinder Talbot (now over a year old; was driven by Mr A. Macfarlane, and a 10-12 Talbot by one of his station hands, and used as a luggage car. The distance from Christchurch to Nelson, via Blenheim, is 307 miles. Mr J. E. Green, compiler of the New Zealand Road Book, supplies us with the following information in reference to the difficulties of. the trip :—Motorists' troubles commence with the River Mason, where the track ivou cannot call it a road> runs up the middle of the river bed for a distance of 4or 5 miles. The whole of the surface is composed of rough boulders, soft, sand spits and loose shingle, while the stream is crossed and recrossed as many as twenty times. Further north the Conway river is even worse than the Mason as "regards surface, and although shorter, there is always a. greater volume of water in the river. Nearing Kekerancii, tin? roa.d, oi* bullock track ( skirts the beach for a couple of miles, and is nothing but dry, loose sand, in which you sink almost to your boottops." * The. above motor cars were supplied by Adams, Ltd., Stafford street, Timaru." sole agents in New Zealand for Talbot cars. ' We can give immediate delivery of Talbot cars from stock. Inspection invited. ... CURE YOUR RHEUMATICS—WHY SUFFER? Many a sufferer from Rheumatism, Gout," Sciatica, Lumbago, and kindred diseases is now completely free from bis excruciaiting pains. Rheumo, the wonderful remedy for these diseases, has cured hiinn. Amongst) the number who have benefited is Mr H. F. Janning, of Feeding. He writes on July 21st, ISO 7 "1 have taken Rheumo for Rheumatics, and have found great benefit, from taking it, and recommend it to all sufferers. — H. V. JANNING." Give Rheumo a fair trial, and it will cure YOU. All stores and chemists 2s 6d and 4s 6d. ... THE "L.K.G." IN AMERICA. Because it is the best milking machine in the world, the "L.K.G." Milking Machine is rnpidlv gaining popularity in the United States. " Mr F. H. Dollar. Heuinlton, New York, one of the most prominent breeders of Holstein's Freisian cattle, uses the "L.K.G.." and writes: —"It, is now nearly eight months since we began using the ' fjawrence-Kennedy' Milking Machines, and we have found l.iiem fully as reliable and satisfactory as hand milking. Wo fully believe it is just, as easy to bring cows to laige production and keep them thero while using the milking machine as wilh fhc best hand milking." For further " Ij.K.G." particulars write ,T. B. MacEwaii and Co.. 1-td., sole agents. Dunedin. ...

Mr W. Gunn N leaving Wellington f day for Sydney win t.- In- nil.tnN ri> sp-ml the winter uit>nth>.

'Hid Asliburtoii li»>Li ti; ■ ''l>i l» «'U visi Timaru un Saturday ik*s.i uitli thuv I inkto play against tin- liinaiii llouliiej; I 'tub Tile local tfiiui- vi ill l't' el-- tnl fl>.Ul tilt following i>UiyU-N . -- Fi:i--> i*. • »»«. I !r;utt Keddie. Sinum-i-*. ilal.itv.-. \\ hir - WVftt. Ot'Wlll. tlllli:-. OIUILT. aid * *»t: ILI -- Ptay wilt iiiiiiiii'-t" '* .it- 'I >iun'-

•• Yon return lots of iit-embei.*. t.. I'.uli.i ment who know ab-olurety nothing al>..ut tome i'f tli.- great ifUfjstinm-. tif tli- iUv. Tht'v il.> ii'.r ttic.m to do ivwiy, but tbey do "tint know how to do right." Thts fctatvmrnt. which w.u. made by Mr. TMackenzi-. M.l'., at Waikouaiti. elicited tilt- heart i—-t applaud fr>.m his lame audienc-'

iremherti of local liodit-; in this country wh.v act in unpopular luatuir-r :irge tie rally attacked by newspipt-r li-tters. In pasts of Kngland the at t:tck.v are imuitwith fists and brickbats. Tin- Stepm-y Hoard of tSuarduins h-Hd.'ci>lt-rl not t > print the division lists >■( the- vot.s. Ihe R'-v. Father Higley, in th- pubUe.ition. s;ii.l in c - of hi" we.ik ' ii the Board hr liad b..n .i:.s;,ulted thive times, but he would t'outiiuie to tight fir the- cause of the children and the true interests of the- poor. A remarkable letter was pi' din ed in a divorce ease at Ilendisio. Kmma Siiiels waev seeking a divorce from her husband on the- grounds ilest-rtiim. The husband. Walt.-r JariHti Shir Is-, had written to her from Timaru. u-lling hri- it would be of no u»- iuifuiiitig for him. as Ite wai> gc.ing under another name, and adding : ''This L> to certify that I. W. Shiels. the legally wedded liodiaiid of Mrs K. Shiets-. d>- hereby permit my wife to go \vh. r* -.-he tlrink what she plea»tii. and do what she pL-.is-.-. and I furthermore permit her to keep and eiijov the company of anyone s!i* tit. I want her t«> enjoy life. .u. r;h>- will !»-• a. Ic.ng time- dead." An order irsi \v.i.-* granted, without rest.-;. One of the. farmers" witnesses at the Iwaring of the farm lubooreto' dispute atWaikuri gavo a description oi the conditions under which hi worked in New Zealand as compared with thfbe in Scotland. This witne:i> stated that he had been in the employ of Mr. R. Evans for some considerable time at 25s per week, and that the food and general accommodation were, equal to that obtained. from an hotel at which he had stayed at. in Chriistchurch. He had heard nothing of dissatisfaction in the Waiknri district, and doubted if any really exited. "I know." he concluded, "we have twenty-five men employed at harvest time this year, and I did not bear a word of discontent from them. If the men in Scotland knew what wa-; whiting for them here they would com" out to Xevv Zealand by the next ship." One of the mrast striking socctestti in connection with the finger-print system of identification, since its adoption by the New Sooth Wales. Police Department", was achieved by Sub-inspector ChiMs at Sydney a few days ago. At an early hour in the morning, the- North Sydney police discovered the* dead body of a man lying on thi? rocks at Folly Point. A few residents of that locality had seen the man several times gathering, oysters in tlie vicinity, and knew him as '"Ted." His identity, however, wiw a mystery, which would probably not have been wived, had nob his> finger-prints been taken while the body ws.4 lying at the morgue. A full set of impressions was obtained, and Mr. Childs"found that they were identical with these of Edgar Jones..a man whose fingerprints were taken some yean* ago. This identification once again proves the efficacy of the system. It is the first cage on record in which a dead mans identity has been proved by his finger-print-;. Salmo Qoinnat (Californian s.Jmoni. come specimens of which Mr Aspinall said at the- meeting of the Acclimatisation Society yesterday he had caught at tii-e Bangitata, were, first introduce*! into this colony in 1877, for the Aucklati.i «so<-nty. and 65.000 parr were liberated in the waters of Canterbury, and were followed by further shipments direct from America up to 1880. The shipments were not. however, a gretti, success; in fact it wax not tnrtE the Chief Inspector of Fisheries, Mr Ayson, established the hatchery at Hakataramea that Quinnat got on realty well. Reports for the past year or two show that they iad been seen and caught in the Waitaki and Hakataramea, and now Mr Aspisall gives news of their ran up the Raagitata. As a game-fish. Quinnat are active and powerful, freely caught, and give good sport -with the artificial fly. so that anglers w3J find them worthy opponents. The flesh isr firm, sweet, rich and high coloureed; and must, be known to many readers who have tasted canreed salmon from the Sacramento river, California.

Mr D. F. JffeoTson (who is leaving Ballantyiie's to travel for Alfred J. Stephens, the two pound seventeen and sir tailor) will be in Beaconsfield. Sonthburn. Pareora. and St. Andrews from Monday, the 2nd, t3l Saturday, the 7th March, with & full range of suitings and men's underwear ,e£e. Mr J. W. Proctor is in Ashburtoo ancl_ will be in Geraldine and Temuka about the 9th March. Therefore all the surrounding country people will have the opportunity of being measured for one of these well made suits which Alfred J. Stephens (opposite Post Of fit*', absolutely guarantees... Some people consider our Theatre Royal is too small for Ttmarn. Xo doubt w» could do with a larger theatre, but where is the money coming from. They say borrow, but the question i> whetlier a municipal theatre would pay the interest on the borrowed money. Souter's Shoe Store does not trade on these lines. Wo work on cash lines. All our stock is bought direct from the manufacturers. Terms C.0.D., short for cash on delivery. We do a big business, buy big lines at rock bottom prices, and sell at prices that defy competition. Our hoots look well, wear well, and sell well. Our annual stocktaking salt? is now on. Bargains for everybody. Souter's Shoe Store ...

The official results of the motor trials jnst to hand again show the Darracq car well to the front. The winning 15-h.p. Darracq in the opes class was the oldest car in the ran, has been in constant hard use for 4 years and without acy tuning up or special adjustments was entered the day before the trials and finished the bice ribbon is front of dozens of others new and tuned and driven by experts. Again this shows that the Darracq is as good as a new car of any other make after four years hard work. It may also be of great interest to the public that in the Island reliability runt in 1905 aiui 1906. held over roads" 100 per cent, worse thai, the roads here, the 15-h.p. Darracq iron the cup two years miming. They are made to do the work and keep on doing it. Be the famous little 8-IQ-Darracq, this little car was admired from Christchnrch to Dtmedrn for its steady and consistent running; it was driven from Titnarn to Christchnrch. then from Christchnrch to Dunedis and back, and back again to Timarn or 750 miles without a mechanical stop or using a spanner or tool ot any description, it only lost marks for taking more petrol on board. This little car received second prize in small class atso the lady's prue. And last bnt not least the famous 1010 Darracq with it." world'sreputation for cheapness on fuel consumption. has again proved this to the public by taking second prize and having rnn nearly 35 ton mile on 1 gallon petrol. All these" prove conclusively that in the Darracq you get a car everlasting, reliable and cheap in upkeep. Call and inspect, large stock on hand. ...

l! reported that lilt- chief pci-tina>ter. Mr Mi-Hiit.Ti.-son. U being ri iii-f.ii-.il !■> trik - - >>! I Ei- liivn. nixill bi.tm !i ..f til-- and !' 1- iT!-tl'll depal till, lit .

111-- Management ' ..lllllii; 1■ <• "! tilItllgby I lII.>II * --til .i.i_v :.|.|.1..M.1 Hi..fit— i.f m.«t i-li- with tli>- f""' h;i!t team. 'l'll - lu.it. Ii at Tilnat "1 "ill plax-d i.II dun. IDtli. Hi- Auckland Mill. Vendor-.' Association ha-. decided !>•>( t.: increase Hit- |>ri<«~t milk des-pile tii-' sh»U supplies. but to mge tli. • I»v eminent rr> giant farmers tempotaiy licenses for I w.i months t.> silp|ilv ineii-.fi milk vendors .or i.-i-ist»-ie<l milk .upplieis. Thi- would .-uabl.- Mip|.iiei-. t.f fulfil their conliacis.

At 'he annual iiit-.-liii._: i.f th.> lliliC-ni-i.iii S.ii-ii-tv >•!' Xfir Z--.il.uid. h-dd at Auckland. tin- tv|">rt shi.VvP.l t hat tin- fmif-ral fiitat .•ini.uiit .1 tf £6ry>o. Death rlaims last year am.iiiii'ed t<> £.776. The general fund expt-nditiire, was £l6B 15s sd. and ther«* was a h.ilaiH e i>f £">l4 19.< Bd. T'ru. K. D.itn- tta. t-l.iietl District President. tin Sunday m-xt Hishnp .Julius will h{•n bfiii at Alhiiiy. At 11 a.m. the cnn-r..eratii-li 1.1 tin- i hlirch will lak'.- place, .mil at :> {>. in. In- will enumerate a pnrtion n! th- cimteiy. At 6.">0 p.m. In- will ptifonii a. fuiitirinatiiiii cci'inony at the l':iv. On Monday In* will visit I'ain-i.-!itt at 3 i>.m.. ami IMi-asant l'nint~ au 7.30 p.m. Mt-ssrs V. dotKL- and Co. received their first cunsignnu-iit »f gr.iihis from Adelaide. Australia, y.i-terday. The fruit is pack ill in 3011 i casts in cork dtist. and ha. l opened out- well. Th.- are well grown, and of a rich flavour. Mtesrs Jonas have them on sale at a reasonable price, so that ctretomers in need of th:in uhonld give the finn a call. Yesterday carters .itarted to dump dmrn rnbbisli in Hewlings street, left- by tint fate- lii>- at the f'.F.O.A. As this rubbish ha; an awful ritnell. two householder:; in tin- vicinity immediately complained to the Borongii Council. Included in the rubi.-h is much paper, which soon gets widely distributed : -and broken glass which is very dangerous to children playing or wandering in the vicinity. A Pre.'s Ajsociation message from Ashbnrton staU.s that the dry weather still continue.--, and it is feared that if rain does not fall very soon, (tin; water/ racbystem of the county must, to a greatextent. break down, the river* anil head works being now low»-r than for niany jeais past. The drought is also having a sE-riuiv, elfect on pasture, and the prospects of a good growth of winter _ feed ai<- fast diminishing. The total ami.unl of th- forwarded lelegiaph trafiie handled at Ihe Wanganui oftiee on Tuesday last (the day of the championship boat. rat">) was 1261 messages. while the total amount of Prcee work in connection with lie- race amounted to 23.990 wordi.. including a cable message totalling 3354 words. In addition to this tin? telephone office at Makirikiri. distant about half a mile from the winning post, where special facilities were installed In meet emergencies, forwarded 142 messages, the majority of which were handed in brtweHi 4.48 p.m. and 5.10 p.m. "Hie annual picnic of the Suiithfielii Freezing Workb' employees will be lielf' at Fair lie to-morrow. The train leave: Timaru at 7.40 a.m.. and picks up passenger:' at Kinithfield and Wuslidyke. Th( fares are 2s 9d for adult-s and Is 3d foi ■ children, and can be obtained from M~r J. Manning, the secretary, or members of the Committee. A piogramme of sports wil. be carried out on the Athletic (Jroundf at Fairlie. and vvery arrangement will be mailt- to ensure the enjoyment) of all the excursionists. A trip to Fairlie in the weather that prevails at present should hj: of the most enjoyable kind.

The Mayor (Mr Craigk) wishes to add in further explanation of what he said at the Council meeting on Tuesday, thai evvry persou will have acce.-i; to the new Carnegie Library, ♦•xeept that the lending department will be only for ratepayer. Mr Craigie forwards a specimen of the *' elector's voucher." as furnished to the ratepayers of Edinburgh for the public library in that city. It- is probable that such vonclw-rs- will be Issued at- Timai-u, .entitling a " ratepayer" to take out books from the lending library. On receipt of this voucher the ratepayer undertakes to abide by the by-law governing the library.

We have decided to give up stocking

"Walk Over" hoofs. The; ndnty is verv heavy on Walk Overs. Since American boots" {list came into the Xew Zealand market the duty lias been increased considerably. On Walk Over boots costing 13* in America, the duty now is 6s per. pair. Souter's Shoe Store are therefore clearing out tin- balance of their stock of mens walk over boots at 21b lid per pair, lew than what they can be landed for to-day. Gentlemen would do well to secure a pair at our sale. The tisn.il price is 2ls 6d. Every line of boots and shoes are reduced to cost, price, and in some cases to less than cost. Souter's Boot Sale is now in full swing, bargains in boots for everybody. Stock of £2500 value ro choose from. ...

The Dresden intimate that they have cleared all their stock of second-hand pianos; some very fine British 1908 new models are now to hand at 45 guineas, a moderate price for an excellent article, and as February k annual sale month, long terms and extra inducements are offered. Several grand Bohm pianos at reductions and a magnificent rich Lipp grand upright at a snap price for cash or fair deposit, the balance within twelve months free of interest. The Dresden Piano Co. ...

We beg to Temind the public that one of the greatest sales held thio season is that of Messsrs PeaTson and Co., mercers and clothiers. On account of alteration to shop the stock must be cleared and this is being done at bargain prices. Besides the every-day lints you can have a suit mad? to" yonr measure and cut to any stvle from" 39s upwards and the guarantee is that it will fit yon properly. The public should call early and fee what can be done for cash...

Jam- 1 * Concentrated Vinegar Essence the contents of one bottle added to one gallon of water will produce splendid vinegar. For pickling purposes it will be fcund unsurpassable, and it- is guaranteed to be absolutely pure and of superior flavour. Is 6d" a bottle, makes one gallon vinegar. Obtainable from Leonard B. James. Family and Dispensing Chem ist, Tiin.iru ... SYNOPSIS OF XKW ADVERTISEMENTS. tj. I'. (Jtirir and C. -Salt- of furniture, on Saturday. C.F.t'.A.—Charing sale at Rocky Hundreds. 20th March: entrirs f»r Tatti-r---->;«[U

S.C. Hunt- Annual Hireling. on tin- 7th March. .lanirs fii-anger—Wants nvstsock laud. .1. O'Honrkt -Men's :inrl boy," clothing tliivtt from mills.

SmitliKelil picnic—To T'a:i!i>- lotnorri.w: tinal reminder. Dalgely and Co.—Notice re late fin.'. Penrose's Di-|>la_v of imports.i millin

eiy. BaUantynes l>ie>„ goods for autumn we jr. I'.;«nliiti Hockey I'lnb—Annual meeting. today. T. and J. Thomson—Deliverirs of winter clot hint;. I-Vimison Mining Co.--Share.- now on oliVr. Lo>t—Watch and chain : .-he-p dag: brooch. If. F. ChafkVy- -Steam engine for sale. Wanteds —Eight notices.

Tilt- annual iiif-t ing. ol tli: 1 Rawhiti Ho. key l li'li " ill 1..; bold a*- 1 lie Tlio.ttl. :ii <1 |.„ k (his ;iitti n.»<»n. A "iifiil ;il I ele la lie.- oi m-nlbei.-- i-' . \pe. led. alld a I "lin.-i.li-: invii.il i.il! i' Oil elided 111 intend mil.; ni.-ml.f-i-.