TOWN & COUNTRY

Timaru Herald, Volume XIIC, Issue 13594, 14 May 1908, Page 5

TOWN & COUNTRY

S The- South Canterbury . and Waimate hounrte will meet, at the Hon. .1. AnxteyV. Beacon.«tJetd, at 11 a.m. Co-rby. A practice of tlw- Timaru Hockey Club will be held at Saltwater_ Creek this afternoon, commencing at 2.30. The Timaru Savage Club held a korero last night, and had a good attendance. Air T. D. Young furnished tlw chief item on the programme in reminfceenms of hits younger day* abut Port Chalmers and llunedin. Sharpshooter-!* of the volunteer** »>f South Canterbury, from Asjhburton to Waimate inclusive. *nr«? at the Patiti range this- afternoon for the district, and the Island - medals. Captain Putter, of the district Btaff. will superviiis- the shooting, which starts at noon. The caretaker of the Old Men's Home wish*** to acknowledge with thanks* newspapers from Mrs Pigeon and Mrs* T. F. Hammond, illustrated paper.* frcm Mi» Drew, and Mr Wagataff. cakes from the Wdßevan Church Ladt-V tluild. and MrsKeluind. and bunu and senmai from Mr ,1. Hutchison. At a conference of delegates of C'ontoing Club*i. held last evening, dat«s. of meetings were, agreed to as folfrrwtt: —Clrristthurch. June Ilth and I3th; July 2nd and 4th: August 6th. 7th and IGxh. I.eeston, 23rd June. Gore, Bth July. Hntt Valley. 10th and 11th July. " Timaru. 15th and 16th July. InvereargiU. 22nd and | 23rd July. "Oamaru. 30th Julv. Dunedin. 21st and 22nd July. The annual concert in connect ion with Trinity Tenni* Club takes place to-night in the Trinity Mali, commencing at 8 o'clock. The programme, which includes songs, violin and Bute soles, etc.. by local talent is a good oue. and should the night bs fine a crowded house ii> expected. In addition to- the above, a club swiifging Mchibicioo will be given by Mr Donoghue. so that the programme submitted is diversified, and ■should hj- very attractive. The Chris-tchurch Fire Board has adopted the reuommenda:ion of the Plant and Staff Committee that all meiuber:* of the permanent staff engaged in future must not be te.s:< than 21 years, and not more than 35. not te*** than SE: 6in in height, and not less than 36 inches natural ebe»t ineasumnent: ato that all permanent ituncfe be engaged on c.ne month's probation, with one monthly notice on eitbe-r s»ide. The ages for retirement have been fixed thus:—Su|>tuiiecendent 60 years, deputy superintendent 55. Bremen and drivers 50. The'Culverden-Settlement, in North Canterbury, will be open for selection in June. It lies 69 miles from Christchurch by rail, the present terminus of the railway being Culverden township, which is situated on the estate. The block consists of over 25,500 acres ranging in altitude from 570 feet to 2819 feet above sea level, and subdivided into 29 farms, varying in quality from good pastoral hills and mixed agricultural and pastoral downs and fiats to light stony Hats. This country is specially adapted for the breeding of sheep, and has a good reputation for its wool," sheep, and lambs. Water is supplied to the greater portion either by streams or water-races. The estate is well roaded, besides being traversed by i the main roads to the townships of Haunter and Waiau. i

The judges of the field roots competition under the auspices of the Otago A. and P. Association met with some good toot* in their tour of inspection. In the class for 10 acres of three: roots turnips. carrots and mangels, an East Taieri fanner, Walter Blackie. was first with 18 tons of turnips, 108 of mangels, and 59 of carrots, each per acre, total 166 torn for three acres. No. 2, W. Sorrier, of Flag Swamp, who had 66 tons 6 ewfc. of turnips, 24 tons 9 cwts. of carrots, each per acre. Another competition had 58 tons of turnips per acre; others as low as 25, 24, and 15. In the class for mangels, 2 acres or more, J. Dow of Outram was first with 176 tons per acre, W. Blackie second with 108 tons. The* best 1G acres of turnips, was that of .1. Moslay. Stirling, 85 tons 4 cwts. per acre. The judges weighed a certain proportion of each crop and calculated the tons per aeiv from that. In the course of their report the judgea say:—ln the Hampden, Palmerston, Waifeouafti. Beaumont and Taieri districts we found that blight and the diamond-backed By had affected the turnip crops* (swede) very badry. and checked the growth: but in the Sterling and Wyudham districts the crojw* were not affected, and are still growing vigorously. In the lastnamed districts the crops will grow much heavier during the next month or six weeks. We, found the. entries of Aberdeen turnips very poor a» to weight- per acre, the diamond-backed fly having damaged this class of turnip even worse than the swedes. It is to be regretted that entries in this class were not received from south of Milton, ps we noticed during our tour some heavy crops in South land quite free from the By." SAFEST FOB CHILDREN.

An exceedingly successful remedy for coutrhs and coldy. TUSSICURA. the world-wide remedy for coughs. colds, and chronic chest and hmg troubles*. ' TUSSICURA cures the- wots* cough. Quick relief. Sara'relief. Cheap relief. For thJ* relief—much thanks 1 . Con? run* noi narcotic or' harmful ingredient... THE "L.K.0." SAVES MONEY AND LABOUR. Mr Herbert Cole of Kaukapakapa. writes: "It is with great pleasure I testify to the manv benefits derive*! from u:«ing "L.K.G." jlflking Machine*. I have been using: three pulsators for two years. milking between 60 and 70 cows, and the time required to milk them averages about 2i hours per milking- Three hands areengaged with the machines, and do the separating of the milk. One of the great. advantages' Is that a great amount of la hour and drudgery is done away with, and the work is much quicker and cleaner." The "JLK.Cf." will • save yon money. Write for farther" information to .T. B. MacEwan and Co.. Ltd., Sol* Agents. Jhtnedm...

Fancier*; are Teminded that greyhounds will be offered for sale at tlit- I'Uunptoii to-dav.

The Waimate Fire Hoard was dissolved at the Waiinate I'orough Council meeting on Tuesday night. lb was slated that, the same cotirsu in being pursued in many other part', of tin- Dominion, th.' Act in.t being now considered >o beneficial ;is it was professed to he.

Today is the twenty-sixth anniversary of the wreck of the ships Heuvenue ami City of IVith on the heard at- Tiinaru. The ribs of the fonner are still visible- at the foot of the cliffs. The City of Perth was got off. and is. still sailing the heas :intler the name of Turakina.

Artangemeniii are well advanced in connation with tie- Kawhiti Hockey Club's dame, wdied is to he In Id in the Avseinblv ItiM.ms to morrow evening. Nearly all of the limited number of tickets issued have hrert disposed of. and the dame promise - ; this year to t-wn excel its pieiiecessi.rs. 'the Waiinate people have received the welcome intimation tioiu Chieu-huich un der writers that they have been promoted in -lilte insmanee n;,:tttei» from F grade to J). Tdii means an average r« duct ion of 15 p.r cent, in premiums. All wooden dwellings premiums at- 2.5 per cent, lowet.

Timaru's r.veisia exporivi for last mom

;; f , sei out in the Agricultural. Department's monthly leaflet, consisted of 17.712 earca-ses of mutton rvalue£l2.o2s>. 104.715 carcases of lamb (£57.363>. 10-1 hide:* (£104). 1706 skins (£266). 16-1 tons of

tattow t£4ls7h and 1.650,3541bs of wool (£61.124;. Among the ports of the colony for the mouth it takes second place tor lamb, third for wool, and fourth for mutton. At the monthly imvting of the. Waiinate Korough Council on Tuesday night, which lasted for more than live hours, the principal matttr decided w;;.i the nppointnvent with the Waimato County ( ouncil of a sanitary inspector to reside in the district. It "was stated that iheie were sixteen cases of scarlet fever in the i hospital, and that extra tempoiary accommodation for convalescent.- was urgently necessary, as some such cases were being* sent to Timaru. Under the auspices- of the Ladies' (Juild of the Wesleyan Church, the Rev. A. K. Hunt la:it night gave a mc«t intending account of the work of the Rev. Dr C'htilmers. the great missionary of NewGuinea, j and of his death at the hands of a cannibal tribe. Mr Hunt s|>oke out rf the fulness of personal knowledge of his- subject, and inspired hv. audience with a high appreciation of the value of Dr ChalmeW work, and with deep regretfor hi> martyrdom. The vore of thanks propped by Mi-ssi Gibson assured Air Hunt of these tentiment:-. and the Rev. Mr Banmber. in supporting it. said it was one of the miwt interesting and inspiring lectures he had listened to. An interesting find was made a few days ago by Mr T. K. Hughes of Woodhill. Kaipura. While he was walking over the sand bills a few miles below Heten&ville. he discovered the jierfect

skeleton of a nwa. The skeleton had evidently been buried in the sand, for centuries, and the recent wincV, from the north had moved the covering and ex-

posed the bones. Wlreu discovered it was perfect, but on attempting to remove

it most of the smaller hone-'' crumbled into dusv. The large bones of the legs and part of the back were stiflieieiitly sound to permit, of removal to Mr Hughes' home, where they now lie. Thh» discowk is interesting from the fact trial previously no trace of the moa had been uncovered in the districi. A working bee wus busy in the Wesleyan i-ehool last evening, .making preparations for the chrysanthemum, fruit and vegetable show to be opened there this afternoon. The entries received indicate that- a very good show will be got together. The staging required and erected, in fact, leaves rather little room for visitors. A dozen entries for table decorations take up a good deal of gpace. Tire local entries of outdoor growths of chrysanthemums are numerous, and indoor exhibition blooms will be well illustrated by exhibit* to b,« brought down by Mr Bayliss. who was the most successful competitor at the ,ieceni Chmtchurch show. There will he some good exhibits of fruit, and a good show of vegetables also, including five "• collec-i ion*." The show will be opened to the public at 2 p.m.

The date, of the Garrison Band's bazaar is approaching, their " Old English Fayre." owning on the 28th inst., and the various preparations for it are now well in hand. As? a means of providing 'funds for the purchase, of some special article:*, the Ladies*" Committee, with Mrs Pratt as president, have held a couple of "basket socials" in the Drill Hall. The second of these was held last night, and like the first was very .successful, a laige party of young people assembling for the enjoyment of a dance. The ladies brought baskets as a title to admission, the committee finding tea. and there was an abundance of nice refreshments. The bazaar, which will be run for ten days in Guinnt>* and LeCren's auction mart, will be novel in its form, its nine stalls will be well stocked, and a variety of entertainments and amusing competitions will lx* added, liesides. of course, musical programmes.

"News that will be extremely welcome to users of rubber, and particularly to motorists, «s the enormous -reduction in rubber and rubber tyres. Speaking to Mr Bockaert, of Messrs Skeates and Bockaert, this firm having had the longest experience of any dealers with the famous Mtchelin tyres, he states that the reason of ibis big" reduction in tyres is caused bv the very large drop in the price of rub ber. Mr Bockaert has handed to us a scale which shows that when in 1903 the price of rubber was 6s a pound, it gradually dropped to 4s 6d in July, and in December last it was down to 5s 6d a pound. Besides this, a heavy reduction was caused by 30 per cent being taken off the duty by the Government; which makes 50 per cent, difference between the retaO price of now and of twelve months ago. Mr Bockaert states that a car which "used to cost £24, for new tyres all round can now be fitted with same quality tyres for £l6. This reduction should be welcome especially to doctors and to business men; and will make the upkeep of motor cars a small matter in the future. Messrs Skeates and Bockaert have just landed a large shipment public the benefit of the reduction. ... " Well cut the Panama Canal!"

Woods* Great Peppermint Cure for Coughs and (Vhts never fails. Is 6d and 2s 6d. ...

He tried Port Hacking after fish, But only caught a cold. He said. "Atchno! By j« v.\ I wi>b I'd done as« I was told. This, is indeed a Hacking cough. Good name it's got. I'm sure!" But next day lie was right enough Through Wood's Great Peppermint Care.

L.K.G." WORTH DOUBLE ITS COST.

An "1..K.C;." will Kivi> both time and labottr. Mr W. Weir, Stirling, writes: _" It is witb extreme pleasure that J teßttfr tf> tlie- splendid Tesuits I am 0B " taming with the " L.K.G." milker. The longer I use it the more pleased I l>ecoroe, f<*r Kite re.«n!ts are ir. every way extremely satisfactory. It fc> a grt-at labour saver, for with three attendants, 1 can milk 40 cows in 50 minute* witb three machines. f»ct*t peace ami contentment reign ovt-r the whole ffttablisdiment. With tii'- lat»->t I find the upkeep of plant a small item, and the upkeep for the past fonr inontlis' con tinu«>nw running hast only cost 11.-; 9d. 1 am so pleased with my plant that if I were offered double itn co<»t, conditionally that I would go back to hand milking, I would not accept." J. B. MacEwan and Co., Ltd., eole agents, Iftraedm. ...

The' Borough water work's staff yoster'lay lixed drinking taps Jistlf way along each wharf for tlii•' (<iiiv«-i'ii<-uc<- of wharf worked.

Th.- South Caiih llniiy Pip.- Maud (under Pipe-Major McGregor) finned mil. la.-i nigiit. ami previous in the parade th.- commitlre hi Id a meeting in runneition wirh raising funds lor sending the pipers to thf Wanganui contest. It. should be held at an early dale, particulars of which will be adv. ili.vd -short I v.

The Stipnidaiv Magistrate ycxt-iday .V.orning. sat for a few minutes. A few civil ca-es were called. In a. case Advance to Settlers Department, v. I'. Finlaysoii. i.f liedcliff. claim 30s instalment due /n November last, judgment hy default, with costs 15>. Two cas.s. in which Mr. Sargeant appeared for plaintiffs wi-iv tidjotuiieil for a Wr.-k. Sevrial othei ; were struck out for ion -appeal-nice of either pally.

The Dunediii City Cmnicil are amending the by-law.<. and tin* stib-comniitte.' which prepared the ill aft proposed to prohibit, cycling altogether in the portion of J'rinces Stivet between Mans.- and Dowling Sirec-tri. The Council in general committee seeiiird indisposed to .iccept. ihis. and an amendment was recommended that instead of ]irohibtion the pace be limited to four miles an hour over that portion of Princes Street. liie Port Utiai-ih h. Id their annual

/hooting meeting after parade on Monday, night, a good muster ot ihe company being pre.-ent. The principal Imsiiieis was the election of a Quoting cominitt.-.' a.nl a handieapper for the year. 'I hj,. following were elected as ihe coiiimittit-: -Sergts. King. Dunnill, ami O'Leary. Corpl Moore. Privates I'eaiauti. J. Mil'lin, Honalikoii. ami Thf iikkv. Pt. P.'alson ivas accorded a hearty vote of thanks for the great satisfaction he gave as handieapper for the season jtt-t concluded. Pt. JJurfnrd was appointed liatidicapj>.-r for ih- year. Pt. Pearson declining the pc-iiti.-.u. A vol,- of thanks \v,e passed to the late commit ire. for the n !>:."» fnaiiiirr th.y canied ihe t-hooting through.. That theie is moie in i 1,.- iioteiuialiti..s of a screwdriver than is- dreamt, of in ihe average pei.sun', philosophy i. s shown by the statenu-nt of an Clamant carjienter. He has invented an appliance for use in operating, screwdriver,. and hits allegations to the i{e<n3trar of latent? say that the appliance "-consiVs of a collar adapted to it and he secured upon the shank of .screwdriver, and formed with ratchet teeth upon its periphery, and a cylindrical casing loojH v surrounding the collar, and %,jveloi,m« the ratchet, teeth, provided wil |, a , )ivot 4 spring paw! engaging with such teeth and with a handle for rotating Uie» c«o----ing. substantially ;;s specified." Cany a box of Zymole Trokevs in your pocket. They are a, good thing to have about, you. oft/times preventing a little hoarseness from . resulting in a hard cough...

Like good singing? Nothing better than to hear Melba, Carusa. turd other artists. Beggs' new phonery. in thei Arcade, is the place for you to go for an investment. ...

The ranges at the present time look very pretty with their snow-clad peaks. But what we want to draw your attention to is large assortment of the latest up-to-date selection of caps with the latest peak and the newe.-.t shapes and patterns. Gent's golf caps in dark and light colourings at Is lid to 5s 6d each, boys' serge and tweed caps in tweed and serge at Is at IRWIN'S Drapery and Clothing Shop, Stafford street...

TUSSICURA cures coughs and colds at once. Stops the tickle and affords easy expectoration. All stores... Golf and hockey players will be well catered for this season. Mr Tasker has just landed a large and'varied assortment of Gol£ Drivers, Brasseys, Cleeks, Irons, Lofters, Mashies, Niblicks, Putters, Caddie Bags, Balls, etc., Hockey Sticks, Shin Pad 3, Rubber Guard Rings, Balls, etc. At he Central Sporting Depot, Timaru...

It is very satisfactory to note that Timaru its showing a great advance in building operations, harbour improvements anil railway returns. The Easter holiday revenues for trawl have almost been doubled and Timaru easily now holds- the record over any other city of the sniiiy size. Hut not only in this respect has there been a marked improvement-, th? Dresden Music and Pir.no output has increased in the same proportion, and the past week has been the banner week of the Dresden in Timaru. The up-to-date stock of music, the splendid display of pianos and organs attract large crowds every day and the facilities for obtaining the latest songs and instrumental pie<-.« on a moments notice, have liwii much appreciated by all clients and especially mimic teachers. The Dresden «till claim to be superior to any other house for promptness, qnalily and value. ...

The X.Z. portal laws are of the most

liberal kind. A printed pamphlet, giving details of the latest records of speeches, instrumental pieces, and songs by the world's greatest singers is now posted to you free every month from

Begg's new phonery in the Arcade, Timaru. All you need to do -to secure a copy is to give your name and address and state what phono you have. ...

A client culled at Begg's new phonery in the Arcade to hear a talking machine. Evidently well pleased and swmingly determined to purchase, he suddenly changed bis mbid, with the lvmark. " I can't talk back." "Oh. y<s. you can." \v<replied and explained to him how to talk into the machine, which would record his voice and reproduce it at his pleasure. Result— One machine and about a dozen black records less at Begg's, and fun in store for somebody. ... Many people are aware o'f the font, that some dealers palm off wool and cotton goods as all wool. Amongst our stock you will find the Boslyn and Timarn wools to the front. There are no other? better than these and seeing the prices are so low we cannot do better than recommend these goods. Timaru all-wool underpants from 4s lid a pair, undershirts the same. Pearson and Co., Outfitters, Stafford st. ... A few shillings spent on new records of the voices of the greatest living artists and singt-rs gladdens your dull lives and keeps your phone fnsh. B-egg's now phonerv. in the Arcade, gives vou a choice of over 5000. ... It is a very frequent occurrence to receive a letter asking Alfred J. Stephens to keep measurements aftr the men have had a suit, so that they can get another suit from the same measurements. Every suit that is turned out by tin? two pound seventeen and six tailor opposite the Post Office, is guaraneed to give satisfaction. They are i-nt by experts, iherefore the fit and style must be good. You can save thirty shilling on your next suil easily. If you cannot get in, send word, and one of his travellers will call on you... Woods* Great Peppermint Cure for Cong lis and Colds never fails. Is Gd and 2s 6d. ... The old fashioned Cookham boots for gentlemen are verv much in evidence today at J. W. So'ut-l's Cookham House. By the name of his Boot Warehouse, viz., Cookham Honse, yon would naturally expect to find a fiiV rang.- of ireiitl-ux n's CVokham boots in >tock. In this you will not be disappointed, for you will find a, selection of Cookham boots second io none in South Canterbury. A most uselid boot for the fanner is the French caif Cookham. French calf being a waxed lather, will stand the test of water. Dry leathers aie nsih-vs for waterproof boots. Cookham boots have stout soles. and watertight toimiies being specially made t» r.'-.-ist water. Waterproof boot kills the cough cure trade. Snuter's Shoe Store, next J. Ballantvne and Co.'s. ...

''Xineteen-twentieth.s of land transactions iu Iho Dominion are fixed up by transfer from the vendor to the purchaser and a. mortgage back from the vendee to the vendor. " (or, in other words, from the buyer to the. seller) was the declaration on I lift .subject, of a witness in a, Wellington commission suit.

Mr F. 11. Wood, a New Zealand land agent, who is touring the world, lias written a letter to a, friend in. Wa intra pa, expressing- the opinion that there should be a good opening for 2io.\v Zealand mutton iu Japan. At present, says Mr Wood, Australian frozen meat is fetching 9d and Is per pound in Japan.

The Bay of Plenty is said to be teeming with fish. The export of fish from Tauranga is assuming largo dimensions. Three thousand were sent away to Auckland by one. steamer, nearly 1000 having been caught, by a parly of three men. The Maoris of the di.stricL are finding the .'nduslry a profitable one. They already possess several motor fishing launches, and orders for others have been placed. The reporters are going to have trouble with tin- British fool-ball team when il comes along, unless some of them have red heads or s.quint- or possess some other distinguishing feature, for at present they seem to all have practically the same name. The team includes j. P. Jones (Kent< and Guys), J. P. Jones (Monmouth and Wales). .). F. Williams (London Welsh and Wales), J. L. Williams (Glamorgan and Wales), and G. L. Williams i Lancashire). The new OLekaike settlers are losing no time in getting their farms in order, The Oamaru Mail says that, already quite a transformation has taken place oil the estate. Boundary and- division fences are everywhere being erected, and in some casesi the timber is already, on the ground for building purposes. Hills and dales that, hitherto had never been dominaed by a plough-share have been turned over, and what was; onco purely grazing country will soon be green with Crop. There is all over the estate an abundance, of feed.

Tlie statement' that liquor is smuggled every day, in all sorts of Mays, into the iving Country, reminded an old colonist as to how the same sort of business was done in the late sixties, when the soldiers were chasing Te Kooti. "No liquor wa.s supposed to go into the district," said the colonist to a Dominion representative, "but the difficulty wr.s got over by a pedlar. He collected all the sardine and other fish tins which he could in Hawke's Bay, cleaned them, and ■ then, having filled them with spirits, soldered the openings and packed his cargo into the King Country on horses. This was done many times. ■ The ' fish' always sold like wildfire in the various camps, - and the bout of intemperance which followed always mystified the- colonel until the scheme was discovered." BUSINESS NOTICES. Mr Mark Higgins notifies a genuine, clearing sale of bicycles and accessories, starting on Saturday next. He liug purchased the entire stock of Reynolds and Co. and moved to those central -premises, the Kudge Whitwoitli Jiepot. Particulars of '• Bicycle -bargains." will- be found in another column. AUCTION NOTICES. The Canterbury Fanners are holding todya. on account of Mrs Crosbie a, sale of high-class - furniture "and household goods at her late residence, West Belt, next to ihe Priory. ' The-sale-starts at 1.45 sharp. SYNOPSIS OF NEW ADVERTISE- - - MENTS. ' • C'.F.C.A.—Entries for Tatteivsall's, on Saturday-. - .- N.Z. L.- and M.A. Co.—Stock sale at Studholnre, to-morrow. ' Seadawn-rßachelors ball, on the slh June. ' Perfro.se , Tiros.—-Have bought Skelton, Frostick and. Co.'s samples. Penrose's drai)erv—Clothes for the baby, • .. . . King and Co.—.-Stocktaking rsak- of groceries, etc. S.C. Master Bakers—Rise in price of bread.

S.C.' Rugby Union—Football matchev for to-day. Cave School—Concert and dance, tomorrow evening. E. Hammond—Has taken over W. P. Horwell'ii butchery. Lost—Eye glasis; 'reward at this office. Mark Higgins-—Great' sale of bicycles iita'Hs Saturday. . ," ' Tlios. ' Lowe—Fruit trees * pruned and sprayed. S.C. Hunt—Meet at Beaconsfield. today. '" ; Wanteds—rEight notices.