TOWN & COUNTRY.

Timaru Herald, Volume XIIC, Issue 13673, 15 August 1908, Page 4

TOWN & COUNTRY.

The Garrison Band will give a programme of music at the hospital grounds tomorrow week, the 23rd, commencing a(», 3 p.m.

The N.Z. Express Company's building being now completed, the asphalt footpath where it was dislntrbed by the building, needs putting in order again. In our report, of the concert beld ati St. .Andrews on Thursday evening the n;«no of Mrs Foxon was inadvertently omitted. She gave a delightful rendering of "In Old; Madrid" and was encored.

The following is Captain Edwin's weather forecast up to 3 ' p.m. to-day:—■ "Moderate to strong easterly winds , with, fine weather north of New Plymouth and Napier; expect strong southerly winds, and unsettled weather thence southwards."

Members of the Trinity Christian Endeavour Society visited the Old People's Home on Thursday evening and entertained the inmates with a most enjoyable programme of music, besides 1 providing q> plentiful supply of sweets. The telephone constructors in stringing the wire cord for carrying the cables use a horse and dray for hauling the cord along .and..hauling it taut, and they can make long pulls. The other day the cord was being unwound from a coil ati the post office, and the horse and drag were passing the Catholic' Church. A ydung man named QriffitJie, said to be a stranger here, while cycling' down the hill on the main road l on to the Washdyke Plat yesterday morning sustained a. nasty fall through <a largo stone suddenly turning the front wheel of Ms machine round. He fell heavily on to his head and was so dazed for. a time that he had to be driven to .town to a friend's house. - The Rev. F. H. Spencer, representing the British and Foreign Bible Society, gave a lecture in the Presbyterian Church, Ceraldine, on Thursday' evening, 'wlieh'ithe Rev. S. liamilton;presided over a somewhat meagre attendance. The lecturer dealt with the work done and progress made by the' agents of the society: in Indiai and China in <a ; very interesting manner, nad was accordecl u.hearty-vote oftihanka for his address.

Each Presbyterian minister in New Zea« laud is supposed" to make every year ati least one appeal to his congregation oa behalf of foreign missions. The Rev. Ji. G. Guthrie, announces that he will make bis appeal to the congregation of 'Chalmers Church to-morrow morning. Mr Quthno ' will' review the course of mission work during the 19 th century, with special reference to the changes that have been made in the methods of the work, and from the achievements of the paslfc and tho promise of the present,' 'will endeavour to forecast the future, to point out the duty of tie church, and will make an appeal on behalf of foreign missions generally. A meeting of the Winchester' Doanaia Board was held on Wednesday evening-. Present—Mesa's R. Smith (chairman); J. Opie, and "W. Harrison. Correspondence was'received notifying the appointment of Mr Henry E. Smith to the vacant seat' < on the Board. It was decided .to get necessary repairs done to fences and to» get the "gates altered in the lower domain, so that perambulators' might 'betaken'in to .the avenue. It. was decided,.,to plantl shrubs •by ,the tennie payilion. \ The ..chairman was authorised to /take .stops to leti the/ lower domain for eheep fec&'wheh Jbe) thought necessary. ...',■..'. '-,'■:■;. ,'!*,,.■;"'- "■■. T1& ,;ehoir of Chalmers .CJiurcKvgaveV ai popular concert in .the t3^:.;.;l»&lkH ni ßM 'm-iid'-Df the choir .funds. ' There ,was' f a good audience, arid t ijrj;pjoppsing/ thanks" at the close Mr "Guthrie, . speaking for the audience, assured the choir- that- their -programme h«(id ■■ been very '■ much enjoyed,' not least,. >lfche, two bolos which ''■ had- tha#: M£ Irvine ; Mopre i possessed -creative : as' ! welT'as: ihterpre)a- ---' tive powers; The/prpgramme .comprised i eight part songs for tip phoir and.as many .solos. . Mr', Aleaiandei-:'; saiig-two tasteful ..- \ compositions £y "§png of Ahe. ? Sea "'■ and-":WhW .Tjvilight lulling; Soft,'.' : both,;, of -which .'were, well, and 'deservedly soloists were Miss Walton, Mrs Anderson, MeSsre Johnsou, Dalglishi "Vtotheiispponand;\'Moyps. Some of the part songs, were, new; to tTimaru, "namel v, 'o' Peaceful" Night" "Early One iforning," "A. Pield Flower;" and "Comp to Me, •Gentle Sleep." /' The Dunediru Municipal Tramways were 1 : run at a.loss of £97 5s 5d last month,

the tot-ill fares taken being £SOO kss than the month before, One Councillor supposed fhe decrease in receipte wasdue toj ! bad weather.' Another CpunciUor said he felt ;confident , that -tilings would' put aU right at the end of the y^r, v Mt;siat the /profits/svouldbe small. He;.had always hoped "that they would' be able to give further concessions to the ratepayers, but from the way they had been going on the last two months that was impossible. He was hopeful of making, tie' fane 2d to the end of■allsecti6nß'' : a furtheiv-conceasion rides of fourteen ~ for one Bhilling, but that woMd 116%' come 'about foria long/time. Passers-by.glancing at W> A. Scott's ..cycle showroom,. will '■■ probably have: tneir steps arrested on seeing ; a new cycle display stand within the doorway.- This is a de* vice that was used at a Crystal Palace. ..' Exhibition some years, ago by one of;the great cycle, makeie. /It is » : simple rI A! ( sha.ped .frame; of light bar iron, with, flifctings for lvarigrag;twp,cycles one above the other on each' ®ide, and a'stand a single machine pii the to,p, while a si.vth may be placed within the frame. It makes a showy-, stand. '. ; " ' ...-..■' .*•'' Souter's. boot sale, prices—Women's ■ tic side leather slippers at 2s lloTa pair, men's'leather slippers at 3s.lid, women's carpet slippers •at 2s lid, childrep?s'' tan ■ leather ankle strap shoe '.siies' 4'* ■ ■ at.ls lid, men's bluchers at 4B ; lld, mejn'3 lighfc'yboo'fcs -ivom.. 7s J 6d;per pair; j'J.; W, Squter,'Bbqt;*^al^-i^y v bn..': Z^' : '^ : - 'i '" your jkind atbentuHV while we ,3&iti > the following items, which inay guides to you -when j.m, go 50 pairs of boys tweed knicker trousjjnr to fit boys ..up,,to. 16 years .of .age, bought job, now selling at 2s ijd per. pair, staling value. Leather Btockings for tHe boya made of the best Colonial wool, at Is sd, la lid per pair; girls cashmere stockings, very durable, Is .3d,„is 6d, Is, lid'per pair; children's black and jtan' cashmere' box sd, 74d, 9d Praperj and Clothing: A sore throat may. fee quickly cured by applying ; a flannel; b^andage.dampened wifbj Chamoerlain's -JPaJn .Balm: A lame/ back, a, pain, in the side -or chest, should be treated in a similar manner. Pam Balm is also famous for its cures of rheumatism, 5 .., For sale everywhere...

Perhaps s-he's on the railway 1 Perhaps she's on the 6ea 1 Perhaps she'll go To Jericho, Perhaps she will! Peihaps she •won't, But if she does( or if bho don't', I'm glad that T prcbcnled to her A bottle of Woods' Great Peppermint) Cure ; \' 1 THE "i,.K.G." GIVES SATISFACTION. Messrs Mouton and Pearse of Maxwelltown, write, '"We have three "EJK.Gk" machines in use and are, milking llpt, cows. We can generally "milk this number p» 2 hours 20 >i minutes, while there arj. ,gnly three of us to do this We JfuMy satisfied with, both the test and quantity of milk. 'One great advantage is the. short time the cows are standing in the shed, this being only half the time required'for hand milking, consequently ,the cows jhave more time in the paddock. We arelperfectly satisfied -with the machines."'i Write for full particulars and list of satisfied users to MacEwen 'and Co., Ltd., Dunedin, Sole-Ageat*.^

A meeting of the Trinity Tenti* Club w'ilL be held on Monday nextThe Pleasant Point Society meet on Thursday, next. Adjutant and Mrs Brown will conduct services at the Salvation Army Hall tomorrow. Under the auspices, of the local No-la-cense League Mr H. D. Bedford, of Dunedin, will deliver.* lecture in the Theatre Koval on August 27th at 8 o'clock. The Rev. E. G- Guthrie, MA., 8.D., of Chalmers Church, will preside. Some peculiar freight was railed away to tho Aldington railway workshops yesterday afternoon. This consisted of several truck'loads of what remained of the carriages which were burned in the fire at the Fairlie station last Saturday morning. Practically no timber was left, only the bogies, the iron chassis, gas cylinders, etc. Tho members of the' Goodwill Band of Hope held their am\nal rally in the Oddfellows' Hall on Thursday evening. A-liberal supply of cookies and other refreshment ,so dear 1 to the heart of childhood, was provided and needless to 6ay the youngsters had a. real good 'time.. Songs and. recitations were given by several of thia members and every thing pass- - ed off pleasantly. A 'Napier Press Association message says:—A "scene" occurred at the Land Board yesterday, resulting in the adjournment of tho meeting. The Board were discussing an application from a settler to transfer his lease, when Mr Lane, the representative of the Crown tenants, passed a remark, to which Mr Bartram, another member, took exception as reflecting on himself. He demanded tie withdrawal of the remark, but Mr Lane said that he simply expressed to own opinion, and refused to retract. Alter w some heated passages the Commissioner " adjourned the meeting. The usual weekly meeting of the Life Boat Lodge, No. 104, 1.0. G.T. was held last evening, the C.T. Bro. Mnchmore presiding. The representatives to the District. Lodge gave a- report of the business transacted at the district meeting held on

Thursday evening. The anniversary committee reported things well in hand for the concert which promises to be one of the best yet held* by the lodge. In order to instruct the new officers in their various duties, a mock initiation -was held, and proved very instructive and helpfu_ programme for the evening 'was in the hands of the new officers who provided a very pleasant hour. Musical items were given by Brothers Williams, Ellis, Hawkey ,Claughton, Peake and Much-n'.re, Sisters Peake, and Leggott. Refreshments were banded .round and enjoyed by all. A very hearty vote of thanks was passed to the new officers. Two candi laces -"ere proposed for membership. The programme for next meeting will take llie fom of a Mail Bag Night. The kdge .? as cbaed in the usual manner . t 'J 53 pro. A trustees' meeting in connection with the Primitive Methodist Church, Geraldine, was held on Thurday evening, when the treasurer's report, showing a very sub' stantial sum to be m the bank towards the

Centenary Memorial was received. All the ticket money for the recent stone-laying tea is net yet in, but the proceeds, including the collection taken in the afternoon, will not be teas t"han £SO. Rapid progress is now being made with the new bnilding. Advice has been received that the parts for the pews, which are r> kauri and have been prepared by D. Goldie, of Auckland, haw been shipped, aud they are expected to reach Geraldine be-, for the end of next week, when Mr Bowkett who has undertaken to put them together will immediately take them in hand. When finished they will hj: exceedingly neat, strong and comfortable, special attention having been given to the matter of seating with the object of obtaining the very best resnhs all round. It has been decided to open the new Church on Thursday Novmber sth, when the president will be asked to preach in the afternoon, and officially consecrate the building. This.will be followed by a monster tea and public meeting. No? effort will bo spared to make the opening services a great success. The Rev. C. H. Mann, .pastor of the Church, will conduct the first Sunday's services, the Rev.. R. S. Gray, of Christchurch and the Rev. R. J. Liddell of Ashburton, are to be asked to conduct the services on tHe second and third Sundeys respectively. The choir have been practising special music for some weeks, and the Geraldine orchestra will be asked to assist with the opening ceremony, so that with such a series of meetings the Centenary Memorial promises to be opened in a way likely to ensure its future success. The Mighty Healer—'Red Cross" Ointment —is a wonder. Thousands have testified to- its virtues. Miraculous cures'of long-standing sores... There are two programs each day—morning and afternoon—when musical artists of note and speakers of national reputation will present vital themes. Incident- ■-" ly there will be much good fellowship among men and women who listen and enjoy at Begg's Phonery in the Arcade...

,j\s a means of keeping pace with,the newest things in popular music the Edison phonograph is especially attractive. No songs or compositions of general popularity escape Begg's recording department in the Arcade. So phonograph owners who buy new records each month from Beggs, get acquainted with all the new music that would not be possible in any other way. Perhaps you can always learn or whistle the latest music. But even if you i hear these songs at a friends or at a theatre performance, you could not learn the words and melody as yon can from a phonograph. - It is not only important for farmers and other users of motor-cars to decide on the brand of car they should use for their hard and -ontinuous work, but it i 6 also most necessary that the agent should be able to prove" and give them a guarantee of what the- car will cost for up-keep. The local agents for both Dedion and Darracq cars, after many years' experience with these cars, are prepared to give au estimate; in fact, will contract for two or three years for the- xtp-keepj of ;.the : *s : of cither bf ; ; the' above makes they guarantee to inraj; 25. miles and oyer ei*. a gallon of petfjbl £ jii;iact; some private owners: .of they-have-done over~S&"mBe»; cava gaßon. Will any oth*r r *sgfifi guarantee; the .same amount for \ any 6tnW"ld-12.b-p.< car. They aKo guarantee that this car h more economi-. calg~as far ae tyres arc concerned, than any other would be. Long experience with these two makes has- shown that the chassis are built in such perfect alignment and the running of the car is altogether so true, .that the wear on tyres is as little as it * possible to be. The brakes, which are the most vital parts of a car, ■re a specialty with above makers, and we can challenge any other motor-car maker as for their strength. It is proof enough when we say that all other designers are-trying to imitate thtse brakes as much as possible. The local agents for the Darracq'car have just received advice that the New York Cab Co., after having much experience during the past two years with other makes, have now decided to give an order for 500 Darracq motorcabs for the New York traffic, and this is the greatest possible proof of cheapness in upkeep. The local agents will be only too delighted to give any trial on the above point. ... Wpods* Great Peppermint Cure for Coughs and Colds never fails. Is 6d and 2b 6d.~ COJJDS FLACKS. WEAK- COCGH-EfJUBBD SPOTS .INVITE CONSUMPTION. TAKE TUSSICUBA, THE MARVELLOTJS THROAT AND LUNG TONIC-

Residents of Timaru iaye to answer many bell and knocker calls by various canvassers, the latest of which is making a house to house call as a bidder for town properties. Missioner Neale will preach in the Wesleyan Church to-morrow morning, and in the evening the Rev. W< .Baumber wilt conduct an in memoriam. service for the late Mrs Ellin. At Waimataitai Mr Howard will preach in the morning, and Mr Mr Brooker in tho evening. A' very low ebb tide yesterday morning disclosed the fact that a deposit of wind!' is being made in the south-west corner of the harbour. A narrow beach, of suml over which small waves ran and receded, made a straight low-water line across the curve in the embankment. r The Railway Officials who went to Pairlie to conduct a departmental inquiry into Sunday morning's fire at the Fairlie Station returned to Timaru by the morning train yesterday. - The remains of the burned" carriages were trucked down by the same train.

Dredge 350, working now on the site of the projected new wharf, has her stern chain made fast to an anchor buried, in the reclamation, some distance back from the rubble face. As the dredge is swung from side to side the chain should swing too, but its weight pulled it into the soft soil of the reclamation and it was in a way of bifrying itself in a narrow ditch. To give the chain freedom of movement, some railway irons were yesterday fixed on the edge of the bank for the chain to ride to and fro.upon. The disgusting- practice, far too prevalent in Timaru, of young men committing nuisances on footpaths, provided. a case 1 at the Magistrate's Court yesterday, when a man named Daniel Patrick Brosnahan, who did not appear, was charged with an offence of this nature, committed in Barnard Street. Sub-Inspector Green pointed out that there were often entertainments and dances in the Assembly Rooms and a grat deal of this kind of nuisance was conimrfcteed outside, in Barnard Street with the.result that in the mornings the footpath was often in a disgusting state, which should nob be so considering there was a urinal across the street at the Borough Council building. Constable Smith proved the charge and a fine of 10s and costs was imposed. Five cyclists named Ward, E. J. Butt, G. Keruick, W. E. Boys, and W. Myeis were charged before Mr. C. A. Wray,; S.M., yesterday, with riding cycles between sunset and sunrise without carrying lights. All pleaded guilty, but stated that they were caught on moonlight nights, when they did not think lights were necessary and said that, the Borough Council, under whose by-law the informations were laid, did not deem it necessary to light, the streets on moonlight' nights. SubInspector Green said the by-law gave no power to the police to c&criminate; the by-law simply said between sunset and sunrise, and as some moonlight nights were cloudy it would be difficult to draw the line. His Worship administered a warning and fined each defendant the amount- of the costs, 7s in each case.

Inquiries made by an Auckland Herald reporter elicited from wholesale housts the fact that the statements of Mr T. M. Wllford, M.P., in Parliament, as to the Standard Oil Company having _" cornered" the supply of kerosene, were by no means overdrawn. The position is that the Standard Oil Company hold a monopoly for the supply of kerosene, which cannot be purchased elsewhere. In consequence, although there is no duty upon the oil, it now costs 8s 8d per case, ex store, which is considerably higher than when duty had to be paid. The average price is from 7s 8d to 76 lid, but in Auckland at present the first-men-tioned price has to be paid. There will be no further supply of kerosene for about sis weeks, when the price to wholesale bnyers will be 7s 6d per case. A shortage of fthe commodity is reported in ■this city, which fact necessarily enables the Standard Oil Company to sustain high charges until the next boat arrives with more. Buyere of kerosene in order to secure a bonus, have, it appears, to sign a statement, to the effect that they have not purchased same from the makers of any other brand during a certain period.

Always keep a box of "Red Cross" Ointment in the house. Burns, scalds, and all skin troubles instantly relieved by the Mighty Healer... No scientific discovery of modern times has created more wonder and astonishment than the Edison Phonograph and those people whose estimate of the machine is founded on their acquaintance with some cheap imitation or out-of-date instrument are requested to leave their prejudice at home. Call at Grant's. Cycle Depot in Stafford Street, and hear one of the latest genuine Edison machines reproducing genuine Edison records. There can be only one result—perfect satisfaction. Call and enjoy a few minutes at Grants'...

To-day, Sorter's sale of boots will be still on. Shoppers will do -well to shop at Souter's between the hours of 9 a.m. and 11 a.m., and 6 p.m. and 7 p.m. ,if possible, to-morrow, as we are always extremely busy at other bonis. Yon will get better attention, .when we are not rushed. Last Saturday, our assistants - had difficulty in getting about the shop, to attend to customens as the shop was crammed to the doors with customers. J. W. Souter, Boot Sale...'-

Phonographs and records. We have just received a large consignment of Edison's records, of the latest Scotch and comic songs sung by the famous Harry Lauder. Among them- are "Rob Roy Mackintosh." 19173. " She's Mv Daisv," 19174, "Tabermorv." 19175, "We Parted on the Shore," 19176, "The Saftest of the Family," 19177, "I Love a Lassie," 19178, " Stop Yer Ticklin', Jock," 19179. Grant Bros., Cycle and Phonograph Dealers, Stafford Street...

So great has bees the demand for the wonderful Broadwood Piano-player, that the one selected for Tiniarnyjnly arrived on Monday and it was disposed' of yesterday, and hence it is ■ impossible for the. manager of the .Dresden io give /the concert, for which a number -of"/invitations had been issued. It is however, only an opportunity deferred to hear.this new invention, for within ten days another shipment is due and the date-of the-postponed concert will then be -duly 'announced. Meanwhile, many new songs have been-re-ceived at the Dresden, for which an early inspection is- invited, and many bargains in violins, banjos, mandolins attract large crowds dailv. ... The Temarkable atrides.- . made by the "Lawrence-Kennedy-Gillies" milking machines during the past six years is shown by the fact that 1016 machines have been installed to date in New Zealand alone. During the first four experimental years, a total of only 142 machines were installed, while during 1906 and 1907 the galea reached a total of 874 machines. The complete list of names and addresses of New Zealand users furnished by the •gents, is certainly ■unmistakeable evidence of the continued success and increasing popularity of the " L.K.G." milker. J. B. MacEwan and Co., Ltd., sole •gents, Dunedin, ...

Air Thos. Buxton, Mayor of Temuka, who has been laid; up in Wellington since the Municipal -Conference, is progressing favourably, but will not be ablo to return home for .some time.

In a note to a friend m Timaru,.;'Mr. Richard Kelland writes:—"We have been getting Canterbury weather, or rather colder, since we have been here. . The crops are looking exceptionally well, about from two to ten inches high. The stock is looking well also. I have just purchased another property in the Grenfell district (Queensland)." Mr J. Isherwood/is holding a meeting to-night at- the Foresters' Hall, George street, at which he will give a short lecture, and clairvoyant .descriptions of spirit people. On Sunday*-night' at 8 o'clock Mr Isherwood will.give.a Jecture, the subject of which will be-.'.'King Saul and the Woman of Endor." Ministers • and Bible students are specially r invited. Contrary to the provisions of the law controlling motoring several people have lately been driving cans bearing no visible registration nupiber.l •■• '**lt 'is /understood that the police intend to' exercise their powers in this : matter and enforce the carrying of such numbers. A timely warning to motorists-trill-perhaps have tho desired effect.

The Western Star, Riverton, reports a remarkable instance of the danger of lightning. At 10 o'clock one morning about a fortnight ago, a ; thunderstorm broke over Otaitai Bush, and' a settler there had a startling experience. It appears that during the progress of the stomtf he and his wife were sitting at the fireplace when the lightning struck the chimney, carrying away a number of bricks. In its downward course it knocked a kettle ~off the hook and continued its way out by the door, which was connected to.-some 25 or 30 macrocarpa.trees,, damaging .all, one in particular being cut clean; off -20 ft. from the ground. At the,-farther end of the fence two horses were-feeding from a box containing chaff. This, was smashed to atoms, and an examination of the spot showed' that one of the horses had received a shock, as it :had; -fallen. The settler himself was rendered." helpless for a few moments, and naturally when .he. came to, lie looked for his-wife, who, hvrher fright, rushed to her bedroom,, .where., he. discovered her covered with' soot, from .the chimney- '.,.' ■'"'.'". .'.'-.•'. :

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| SYNOPSIS OF NEW ADVERTISEi ■ . ■ MENTS. . Wright, Stephenson and Co.—Clearing sale, Southland, 26th August. N.M. and A. Co. —Albury sale, Monday; Temuka, Tuesday; Geraldine, Wednesday. '■■'"'./ Loan and Mercantile Co.—Sale at Albury, Monday; Temuka, Tuesday; land sale, September sth. G. P. Gerrie and Co.—Usual sale of sundries, this day. C.F.C.A.—Albury, Monday; Temuka, Tuesday; Geraldine, .Wednesday;-. farm, August 26th; clearing sales, 27th "and 28th hist. : ; Jonas and Co.—Sell poultry, . produce, trees, etc., to-day. <r-:>/" Guinness and LeCren—Sale at .Albury, Monday; Temuka, Tuesday; Geraldine, Wednesday, clearing sales 20th and 28th inst. Mark Higgins—New folding go-carts. J. Wallace—Calls tenders for ploughing. • N.Z. Clotlring Factory—Prices ol Norfolk suite. . Church services—Trinity, Chalmers, Wesley, Salvation Army. Paveora batchelors Meeting at Beacousfield. Pareora East Cricket Club—Ball, on Friday. G. Pearson—For school bags, etc) Trinity"Tennis Club—Notice of meeting. Geraldine Couhtv Council—Water''turned off. ■•-..■ ■'■''■•■'. of young people, 21st inst. Foresters' Hall—Gospel meeting, tomorrow night. Kyle and Co.—-Latest models in corsets. Pleasant Point —Caledonian Society, 20th inst. Celtic Football Club—Called together to-morrow. No License League—Lecture, on August 27th. F. A. Raymond—Tenders for purchase of cutter. Spiritualism—Lectures, by Mr Isherwood. Mi's Cornelius—List of .wanted servants. Tate's restaurant-r-Open Sunday evenings. Bryant and.Co. —For table delicacies. Adams, Ltd.—Clement-Talbot cars for efficiency. -,...., Wanteds—Thirteen notices.