TOWN & COUNTRY.

Timaru Herald, Volume XIIC, Issue 13607, 29 May 1908, Page 5

TOWN & COUNTRY.

Tfa* Coal Merchant's Association notrfy » rise in th* price of Newcastle coal, as from Ist Jan«. The opening of the ofde Knglwh fay re h*t evening bv the Mayor c<.intitnt«l the tweutv-hm P**** ■* *« that Mr Craigie has perforated during »•* terms of office. The vuung man (Mr Morrison* whom MrW.P. Sormnerviile *n gallantly .™«w from drowning «me time »P». dKd u £?| week at the Rotorua Sanat-r.rium. sympathy is felt for the decvratU &»"»>• " Some time ago several tree* in Craig*' Avenue were wantonly broken down at the top of their defensive, stake*. It ff „ n M be well to remove th+m »It«getlni. or to remove the broken top*, as in their damaged condition they have a depriving appearance. The adjourned general meerting of the Dairv Companv will be held in the Sophia Street Hall to-morrow at 2 p.m.. and :tnotner general meeting on'the 6th June. The special business to come before these meetings is given in full in our advertising columns. 'Hn» Lordship Bishop Omit* being at present on bis periodical visitation M the parish, the members of the congregation considered it a suitable opportunity to explain- the affairs of the pan»b: awl t«> sire him a reception this evening, at wbicli 7m address of welcome will be read and presented. The rain of Wednesday evening rnacLthe streets* muddy for yesterday, and a common remark during the day was- that thev are likely to remain muddy tor some time mm-, "it also brought into notice the worn condition of some of the .-.tn-et Mirfaces by rilling the hollow.-* with pnddllfA of water or with mud deeper than threw here. On Umpire Hay the Tetnnka l»oU Club held » stroke competition which was won by J. Pettme 105-16—87. I). McCasfcdl 120-28—92, being runner up. The following have been chosen to represent the Club to-morrow afternoon against the tferotdme Club—H. Bradraorr. W. l'earse. J. Peatee.' W. AspinaH. E. LeCren and J. M. Adcock. The first round of the Friendly Societies' annual card tournament was played last night, when the Manchester Unity met the American Order of Oddfellows, in McDonald's* tea rooms. Alter an interesting contest, the former were declared the winners by 77 to 46—a win by 31 games. The Hibernians were to haver met the Druids' at Olivers tea rooms, but the Druids failing to bring a full team, the match was not played and the Hibernians count a win by default. Th 3 Mayor of Waimate anked the Borough Councillors this week whether such institutions as the Wathoa Fork* kaleyards Company should have the tK-e of the Council Chambers free of charge. His own idea was that the hall ?honld not be granted except for public or charitable meetings, as may be approved at the time by the Mayor. "The Mayor a suggestion wad approved. One Councillor-remark-ed-that it was rather remarkable that such a financial company should want a free meeting room. The following additional regulation has been made raider the Scaffolding Inspections Act, 1906—a1l scaffolding for carpenters shall be erected according to the following specifications, namely, standards up to 20ft. in height to consist' of not less than 4tn. by 2in, beyond this height riot kss than 4in. by 3in- for the first 15ft., thereafter 4m. by 2in.; the standards 'to be not more _than 9ft. apart; bearers and cleats to be not less than Sin. by lin. well nailed to walls and standards: all scaffolds to be well braced with not less than 6in- by lin. braces, well nailed; approved wooden or iron brackets may be treed, placed a! not more than 9ft. apart. Every actor has some peculiar ability to interpret certain kinds of plays and Mr Charley Taylor, of the Taylor-Carring-ton Dramatic Company, showed last night that the reputation he has earned as an actor of.lrish parts is a well-earned one, for his double appearance in the drama "Ould Ireland," as Thady Brady and Lame Larrv was not only clever but ii>turaL He 'was ably supported by M'ss Carrington, in the capacity «:f a Dutch girl and by half a dozen or so of others, two of whom, Messrs Nightingale and Keegan were particularly good in their respective parts and in the last act- especially in which they appeared as guilty criminals hiding from justice, their acting was powerful and clever. Some very good mechanical effects were introduced" into the play, thus greatly enhancing its success. The second of the series of winter lectures in connection with Trinity Church was given in the hall last evening by Mr J. A. Valentine B.A. This was an interesting account of a trip through the North Island along the line of the mam trunk railway. The great viaducts spanning ruvines along the route were described as marvels of engineering skill, and the scenery and resources of the country opened m> by the railway,were described and praised. Among the wealth of resources mentioned was an area of about three- . of a million acres of valuable timber. Volcanic phenomena occupied a | considerable portion of the lecture, Boa- ] pehn dominating the central part of the route, and the volcanic belt, extends from tint magnificent peak to Botonta. The kcture- was well illustrated by exceedingly interesting lantern slides. Musical items were intenspeted, by Misses McKay and Gilchrist, and Messrs Holdgate and Fyfe. The chair wast occupied by Mr B. Grant, and Bev T. Stinson and Mr Cbisholm manipulated the lantern- The next lecture will be given on June 17th by Miss Watt M.A. on "Some* Women Authors." The «ole of lionour.—This, is branded on the heeh» of Sek royal blue brand of gentlemen's boots. Sorter'* shoe store have just received a large shipment of this brand of boots. - Kvery pair are guaranteed. ... Vt all the silly proverbs one Whos« vogue shonld be diminished, I»: "Woman's work is never done I" It should be: "Never finished!" She's alwayjt working, understand, To keep the home together, And hj»« Woods' Peppermint Cure on hand For colds in wintry weather. ... THE BALTIC IS THK PBKMIKII SKPARATOR(2> No separator can equal the Baltic. Its new principle gives results far ahead of all others. Mr W. F. Alexander, of Tauninga, writes:—"l have used a Baltic Separator of 40 gallons capacity for two seasons, and it has given every satisfaction. It is a real good ~.ue machine, easy to turn, takes tha full quantity claimed, very sample, and the upkeep for two seasons has only been the cost for oil. Tests of sktrn-milk by tine factor? manager have been under .02, which" I consider must be a record for a hand machine." MacKwan and Co., Ltd., sole agents, DunedJn. ...

CONSUMPTION STILT, CLAIMS ITS VICTIMS That old enemy of the human iacc—consumption stxll claims its victims, and in increasing numbers. A cold neglected—that is always the start, always. It seems inconceivable that persons who know perfectly well that a neglected cold will cause the sufferer to find a consumptive's crave, persist in neglecting -themselve.-;. Don't let a cold get a startr-stop it right at the beginning with TTJSSICURA—a truly marvellous throat and lung tonic.... Two teaspoonfnls of TUSSICURA -taken at the beginning of a cold quickly clears the nasal passages, relieves the feverisliness and\ reduces the membranous inflamma£ion*.M)

The onlv business at the Magistrate's Court yesterday was the granting of a couple of old age pensions. Reporting to his Council, the Town Clerk, of Waimate makts the following comparisons between Timaru and Ashburton:—The water channels in Tiniaru and Ashbnrlon are similar in shape to th>.: of Waimate. but contain more material to tbe running yard than our.". 'IIk wink <* done in Timaru by contract at under £4, and in Aabburton, by day labour. at £6 IC* per chain. Tlic cost < f material in each Hon>ugh varies very little, the waving in ccst being effteted by improved method-.:, of working. Timaru use irou crowing over channels <f a similar >-h»jv but larger in size than those in its.- in Waimnte. They are made at Pleasant Point out of o'ld boiler plates and cost tr«»m 2» 9d to 3* 3d per running foot. They lequire a l«t. of, care and work in laying clown ami are in my opinion unnecessarily expensive. .Vdiburton ifc* concave concrete blocks for the purpart-. These they maka in 2ft 6in lengths at a t-0.-t laid dr.nii at 2« per running foot. - They are cheaper and in- i- substantial, than iron crossing* When General Booth was last in X w Zealand In- declined to be drawn upon the subject r.f no-license. In Kngland at th* present time the Salvation Army authorities are being severely "heckled" because of t!fc*» refusal of "headquarters" to allow the officers to take part in the agitation in favour of the Licensing Bill. Interview,dbyMr W. T. Stead on the occasion of the •elebration of his seventy-ninth birthday last month. (Jeneral Booth gave exjjessio.i to his opinions on the control of the liquor traffic. - The licensing ques-linn. ho holds, should b-J taken out of politics, and ought to be settled ujmhi a national has?*, of which' the fundamental principle n» justice and the practical principle :•> possibility. "It > no ujv crying for ths moon and it is no wsv attempting to rnfotce prohibition when a majority -of th.» population drink and wish to go on drink-' iitg." He would, however, get rid of the tied house and establ.vth the principle' of tit-.- snprenu" i ntrol of tin* State ova* the man who is licensed t«» sell drink, •In connection with the installation of the metallic circuit system of telephoning in Timaru it has been decided that- tlr: large and heavy lead-shenthcd cable* shall be run underground in the neighbourhood of the Pest Office and jks a first sttp in the'direction of carrying out thin, work a guDg of nun wa*» occupied vest v relay in opening up a trench in George »Strc;t. While- they were engaged at this an interesting discovery wns made near th* foot of the hill, clcse by {lo Bank of New Zealand corner. A workman*.* pick struck ."*ome concrete at a depth <f about two or three feet from the kerbing.aud this brought to the mind of Mr Shrimp! on. tho Telegraph Departmenfs-electrician. who is in charge of the operations, a vague recollection of having seen a well there in tlr: days rf his boyhood. The concrete was broken through and a dry well about 12 v feat «n diameter and 5 or 6 feet deep, with concrete sides and top. w«:« discovered. As the greater part of it ?.>, under the foot pa tli there is no danger of it breaking through with the weight of traffic, which is net heavy in that particular spot. How much do you care for your head? If it is worth, much to you don't let it ache. Stearns* Headache Cure relieves all kinds of headaches quickly and without bad effects. ... To railway men and others. —Your at-, tention is drawn by Souter's shoe store to a very large shipment of gentlemen".* I*oot*»." which they have just, opened up. We buy in the l*est markets and *ell at prices that lias commanded a very large share'of public patronage. Our bus-in.--has grown very considerably during llf three year-; we have been in Timaru. and are determined to lose no optwtunity to further increase our trade. Fair dealing will do this. Sinter's shoe .-tare. ... Paderewski, Rubinstein, Liszt and Richard Wagner, the four greatest hi am in the musical, and the first three in the pianistic world, of the past arid present century, have given their emphatic support to the pionas for which Hie Dresden Piano Co. are the agents in the Dominion. Better testimony is not required, and no other house can produce such proofs of excellence. It is therefore the safest plan, when buying a piano, to go to the Dresden where not only the bast -pianos in the market are to be frund. but for value. - sweetness of tone, durability and excellent workmanship, no pianos imported by any other firm can compete. A splendid up-to-date stock of music, a new consignment of the latest aceordeons and other musical instruments will form a special attraction at our annual sale which begins this day. . Attention is called to the two pound seventeen and six suit shop opposite the post office. M**n are saying thattheirfirst suit turned out so well (in fact were surprised at the value of same) so have had another suit made which is if anything better than the first. The quality of the material and the fit is above all expectations. Yon can save from thirty to forty shillings -a your next suit, by dealing with Alfred J. Stephens—his nnderwear and elothtng is splendid value, also: come and inspect his stock, the suits are absolutely g00d...

The business comes io the man who makes the best bid for it, and, short of actual dragging folks into your store, there is nothing that will make them frequent -visitors better than giving tbem good sound value for their money. Here are a few eolid bargains:—Men's all-wool under flannels 2s lid, men's all-wool sox IOJd per pair, men's all-wool under pants 3s 6d, 4s 6d, 5s 6d per pair, men's all-wool singlets 4s 6d, 5s 6d, 6s 6d, men's union shirts, collars or bands, 4s "6d, 4s lid, 5s 6d, men's, all-wool Crimean shirts 6s 6d. 7s 6d, 8s 6d, 9s 6d, at Irwin's Drapery and Clothing Shop, Stafford Street (next Piosser's)... A well known Wairarappa squatter, who has had a great amount of experience with many different makes -of motorcars, and who" has now been using a Darracq constantly for the past two year*, writes: — "There is no doubt whatever that the Darracq is the nK«t suitable for onr New Zealand rough and hilly roals. and I have ho cause- for complaint: I never foil Io reach home wJ>en 1 wend on a long tour." Ah a lot of probable motor car buyers ar«> afraid of the npkeep they would do woll by calling at the Oarage of Messrs Skeatcx and Bockaert where they can get full particulars of the new arrangement which this firm has made, and that is to give a guarantee for the upkeep per year, for everv car which they sell; this guarantee includes storage, oil, cleaning, tyres, and in fact everything except petrol. The reason whv this firm can guarantee the upkeep is "that by tl»e past seven years experience they have found that the Darracq and Dedion cars are by far the cheapest on the market, as regards upkeep. When one thinks that Darracqs triumph, in turn, in speed races pure and simple, where lltev have many a time brought off splendid victories in reliability trials, and in tests of petrol competition, it is a clear proof of the multiple qualities of th<ideal car. which has parsed its tetfs m all tournaments open to tlie motor industry throughout fho world. ... PEARSON'S Pepto-chlor dispels that fear of taking food by curing indigestion. Alt chemists, I*. 2s 6d and 4s. ... Concentrated Vinegar Essence, thf contents of one bottle added to one gallon of cold water wQI produce splendid vingear for pickling purposes. It will be found unsurpassable and it is guaranteed to be absolutely pure and of superior flavour. Price Is 6d per bottle sufficient for one pallon best vinegar. Specially prepared in England for Leonard B. James, Family and Dispensing Chemist-, Stafford street-, Timaru. ... PEARSON'S Pepto-chlor is a safe and sure cure for indigestion. All chemists Is ,2a 6d and 4s, ...

A sitting of the Supreme Court will be held in Timaru on' June 2nd., and of the District Court on June 10th. Judge Hazclden will preside over the District Court. It is understood thai at the latter a case will be heard in which one woman is .suing another for damages for alleged slander. At Waimate on Wedntnday. a buy lie- \ longing to Studholme Junction was charged with injuring a little girl hy striking her faee. The poliee said the assault was not the fitst committed by the boy, and their ibject in bringing the case was to put a stop to it. The offender was cautioned and h;.> parents ordered to pay 4s 9d. the cists of one witiic.-s. The stojiiier Je-i-sie Burns, from Bunbuiv and Sydney, with a large cargo of timber for Wellington and Timaiu. arrivrd at Wellington after over a week's voyage from Sydney mi Wednesday. iSli»: had an exceptionally rough passage across. Some of her rleek cargo go., adrift, and part of the time the engines had lo be driven at half speed. The Sydney Morning Herald of the 161 h ed by Mr W. T. Stead on the occasion of the celebration of hU seventy-ninth birthday to Xew Zealand a few weeks ago. are coming back very much disappointed with their experiences- in a search for land. The difficulties here were not small, but they found the troubles in a more aggravated form in the Dominion, where local people cannot get what they want at a reasonable price. As a matter of fact there is a J+eling in Xew Zealand that before h;tig there will be a considerable exodi'i, to Australia of land-.seekei-?. Queensland already has agents there giving information as to her resources." Writing on April 16'. the 'London corrcsjiondent <f the Wellington "Post" says that at the annual spring meeting of the South London Harriers' C'lub at Kennington Oval, to the accompaniment of a cold north-east wind, which caused considerable discomfort to the 4000 Kpe'ctathir; assembled, some interesting racing was witnessed. The Xew Zcaiand walking champion. A. C. M. Rowlands, received a hearty cheer when he took up h't>. position at*scratch in the 3CCO nietei:> Walking Handicap, the distance mentioned equalling nearly 3281 yard*. He, however, failed to show to advantage, victory falling to a well-known London walker." A. H. I'ateniaii. 'whose time was 13min 20«?e.». There was a large attendance at the annual social gathering held at Kohiku on Friday last. The evening ,wus beautifully fine and* clear, and everybody seemed in the best of humour?. Dancing did nob occupy too prominent a place in the evening's " entertainment. Opportunity wits given for friendly chat and other social amenities and several excellent songs were rendered by Messrs. Morrison, Bourn, Yates and others. The members, of the school ably assisted by certain ex-members, did everything possible for the comfort of their 'guests. Mr. Sullivan's galley provided additional room which was "much appreciated. Good dance music was supplier bv Messrs Lorg'eliy (concertina), and Geo. Martin (violin) and thev also contributed other selections acceptably. The ladies of the district had charge of the refreshments, and quite excelled previous efforts in the quality. and quantity' of the viands provided. Mr Bert Coe was an efficient M.C. and much of the pleasure of the gathering was due to his courtesy and tact. Mr. Alex Nicnol chairman of "the school committee, in thanking all who had assisted to make the social the success it was, announced that •.he teacher. Mr Yates, avus making an effort to form a ' mutual improvement class at the school. The school committee. Avould do all in its power to further itsformation and continuance. The room would be given free, and fuel and light, would be proA-ided gratis. He hoped the vouug people, and the old ones too for that matter would take an interest in the class and make it a success. A vote of thanks to the chairman closed a most enjovable entertainment. Zymolc Trokeys will stop that hacking cough and restore your voice to its natural tone. They are the greatest throat relief on the market...

Golf and hockey players will be well catered for this seasqn. Mr Tasker has just landed a large and varied assortment of Golf Drivers, Brasseys, Cleeka, Irons, Loftcre, Mashies, Niblicks, Putters, Caddie Bags. Balls, etc., Hockey Sticks, Shin Pads, Rubber Gnard Rings, Balls, etc. At •■•• Central Sporting Depot, Timarn... For rheumatism, backache, faccache, earache, neuralgia, and other muscular pains nothing can oqm'l WITCH'S OIL (registered).... PEABSON'S Pepto-cblor will certainly remove that frightful pain in the chest. All chemists. Is.. 2s 6d. and 4s.— Many people are aware of the fact that some dealers palm off wool and cotton goods as all wool. Amongst our stock vou 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 fiom 4s lid a pair, undershirts the same. Pearson and Co.. Outfitters. Stafford st. ... You will find consumption exceedingly difficult to cure when it has a good start; but (and note this well) you can positivelv cure a cold and thus prevent consumption bv taking TUSSICURA when the cold first appears. Tussicura is sold in two sizes, 2s 6d, by all good chemists and Br WrK)kv'ElV 6ufT.TR with indigestion can be cured by taking Tears-on's Peptochlor. All clu-mislb JU>, 23 6d and 4s. ... TUB " L.K.G." UIVKS SATISFACTION. Messrs Motiton and' Fcarse, of Maxwelltown, write:—"Wo have three, 'L.lv.t*. machines in "*e. and are milking nu rows We can generally milk this number in 2 hours 20 minutes, while there au- onlv three of us to do this work. We .ire fullv satisfied u. both the test and nuantitv of milk. One great advantage is the "short time the cows are standing in the shed, this being only half the time required f»r hand-milking, consequent y Iho cows haw more time in the paddock. W«* ar«» perfcotlv satisfied with the machines." Write* for full particulars and list of satisfied users to MarKwan and Co., Ltd., solo agents, Dunedin. ...

AUCTION* NOTICES. Th- Xatintial Mortgage :, ''''l A E ( ;"'.- V Company will to-iiionuw i-übmit at public auction "mi account <>f Mrs Amlivw Allan. h«r d«sirnb!e suburban property situated in Wai-iti road. It will be offered at Tattcrsall's .saleroom, immediately after the sale of Mr Richard Kelland's fa mis. and it is a good opportunity for anyone desirous of securing a property of thi.v size «o close to town. SYXOI'SIS OF XFAV ADVKKTISKMKXTS. X.M. and A. Co.—l'oint *'.nck sale, oil Mondav. S.C.* Dairy Co.—Detail* <-f meeting* and iv.-iolution»s. , For free whirls and brakr.s in bieyc.es —Scott's. ... John K. Hurdl.y and Son—llon.-- to let on lease, houses for sale. C.F.C.A.—Wairuna due wiih Xewcarthcoal. Fi;r good enamelling and overhauling— Scott's evehs Timaru Coal Merchants' .V-ociatmu Advance in price. t Webb and Kemp'borne— Hoi'-- for .:<<"•• also nV-t-class fanns. To tiy Scott's shop for reliable impairs. ... J. O. Cowan—Prices of suit* t;i n-.cas-A-.iembly Rooms—Catholic .-.m.-ial. Mil.; evening. notices.