TOWN & COUNTRY.

Timaru Herald, Volume XIIC, Issue 13680, 24 August 1908, Page 4

TOWN & COUNTRY.

The recent bazaar in aid of the Morven Anglican Church building fund realised about £l5O.

The specification for the Opihi ferroconcrete bridge provides that the bridge must stand' a, test of carrying one of the heaviest' inaction engines procurable, drawing two trucks carrying 10 tons each and. coupled close up, the bridge to show nob more than a quarter of an inch •tieflection in the centre of-ouch span. Mr De Spong, elocutionist, of Dunediu, is about to open a. class dii connection with the Temuka Technical School. : H& I>aid a. ■vis-it to the school on Friday, and entertained .the Board of Managers '■with some -line efforts. A number of pupils have signified their intention of joining the class.

In the railway library on Saturday evening Mr Thos. Irwin, foreman in the local railway goods shed, was mad© ft present of a handsome armchair for himself and an easy chair for Mrs Irwin on the occasion of his recent, marriage. Mr A. Graham, stationmaster, spoke highly of the'recipient as n> railwayman, and also gave him great praise for the work, he had done as secretary to ,the> ; railway library. Several other speakers followM in the same strain all' wishing „Mr ami Mrs Irwin, long- life and happiness; in their new sphere. Mr Irwin suitably .'.replied, thanking one and' all-for .the- hand- . fibme presents and; very flattering remarks that had "been- expressed, -adding! \vas only. too> pleasedHo do anything thai was for the benefit of Jiis ■' comrades*■, Woods' Great Peppermint Cure won't cure Bad habits or Kork hams, Nor^would it do in Irish stew, .'■'''' Or hairrWiush or in jams; '■■'''.';■ It won't cure leather,, freckles, warte) For working men or toffs, But Woods' Great Peppermint Cure will cure' ■ ■ - ■Your colds and--"cure' your ;

The Government* imported thoroughbred stallion Amasis is to be located m ibe 'lVmuka and Geraldme districts duimz the approaching season. The I"maru Fire Brigade wish to thank Messrs Murlev, of Bank Street. ;iml D. Si. Burr, Stafford Street, for donations of £1 each, for services rendered in connection with recent tires on their premises.

The clay sides of the northern septic tank are being rapidly scored by lain. It would seem a. good idea to smooth them down and give the in & good coat of tar. as toon as the clay is dry again.

tn reference to the mob of 600 sheep which were reported to have been found dead on Clayton, the niaiiavEi- of the station informed us on Saturday that- such was not the cat*. So far. however, 500 sheep have, been skinned, but with a depth of 12 1 indies of snow still one the ground, and the fall having taken place over seven weeks ago. it is hard to say what the total losrs will be.

After the annual im.etiug of the Dairy Cumpanv on Saturday, the question was raited i'n the strict whether the meeting could by mere lesolutioti reduce the number of directors. The question* r did not remember, but he supposed that the articles of association fixed the number, and therefore to alter the number would require some careful formaliiit.-?. On this point it may be mentioned that. the. company's solicitor was present, aud if the step taken was not a> proper one he would have pointed that out. Respect for the dead, and sympathy for sorrowing relatives of the dead, are veiy vruiitive and easily cultivated virtue.--, but it appears that there are *onie residents of Timaru. old or young who have not acquired them. The proof of this is th- frequencv of complaints about tbe de-poiling of "grave* in the ceroeiery. the uprooting of flowers and the stealing of plants. An indignant citizen made a complaint of th» nature on Saturday, thegrave of a member of his family having just been robbed of some of its growing plants. Mr J- Isherwood had a good attendance at bus spiritualist meeting in the Forester's Hall last night, the majority being women. After an address on the mediumship of the Prophet Daniel, he gave some clairvoyant descriptions of forms seen, and several" of the descriptions were recognised by the persons they were given to. In one case a name was also correctly given. The descriptions were in all cases interesting, in one case quite remarkable in the unusual nature of the _ principal character of a, double description. Mr Isherwood will hold a few more inetings in Timaru nd a private seance this week.

Those interested in volcanoes and volcanic action, wiU have a chance of hearing a popular lecture on " Voleanism." on I'riday evening next, in Trinity Hall. The lecturer. Mr E. K. Mulgan. M.A., Inspector of Schools, Christchnrch. has made a. •.special ttmly of this subject, and is one of New ZeaJand'o best- known scientists. The lecture has been prepared for teachers v!w have to deal vith the subject in their schools, brat it has been thought wide to throw it open to the general public, because many in this country shou'd take an interest in the matter of the lecture, which will have special reference to the Volcanoes of New Zealand. There will be illustration by lantern slide*. The lecture bae been arranged for by the Education Board and admiesion will be free.

At to-night's mee'-ing of the Borough Council a deputation representing 'he Timaru branch of the General Labourers Union will be in attendance to urge upon the Coumvl the desirability of stipulating in all future drainage contracts that the minimum rate of pay to labourers be 9s ptr day insiead of B.'. At the- last meeting of "the branch, at which a number of men employed on the drainage works were present, it was stated that 8-4 per day, with broken time through the vicissitudes of the weather and the neccsbh-y of each man providing his own shovel, was not a living wage, in fact it seldom averaged £2 per week, and this, v'th the high cost of living, was too little for married men with families. It was also stated that Messts Fibbes and Clyuia, the contractors for the works now in progress, agreed that the work was worth 9s. but that they could not! raise the wages ow-ng to having based their tender on the Council's stipulation of 8s as tho minimum.

The Mount Peet Road Board held their mooting on the 21st August. Present: Messrs Tripp (in the chair), Thew. Dixon and Hawdon. Letters wore received from the Valuation Department notifying payment of £166 Ss lOd subsidy .nit rates collected. Several notices of transfer of properties were received. The Mackenzie County Council wrote asking the Board to ascertain what assistance could be obtained towards a. telephone to the Ashwick Flat School. The clerk is to write to the interested .parties. .Mr D. Grant wrote asking for work to be done in repairing the road. To stand over till the gang- a> in that district. Mr G. 1. Hamuli >n attended tile meeting and ed the Board to erect a light traffic bridge over the Sherwood Downs Creek. The elect is to ascertain what assistance would be given by interested parties and also the probable cost. Some of the enipiovees applied for a. rise in their wages to 8s per day. The wages are to stand as at present. Accounts-. amounting to £283 Is 7d, were passed for payment.

What gift can excel the joy—bringing phonograph. Come and sec- them at Itejrg's Phonery in the Arcade, as a wellshoten gift carries with it the fragrance fo loving memories...

Magic boot polish, '5 large tins for Is, at Souter's boot sale. Ladies* glace lace aud button bodtis, medium and pointed toes, sale price IDs 6d per pair, ladies' carpet slippers, sale price 2s lid, ladies' elastic side leather shippers, sale price 2s lid, Souter's boot sale; last few days. ...

Always keep a box of "Red Cross" Ointment in the Louse. Burns, scalds, and all skin troubles instantly relieved by the Mighty Healer... Tt is not only. imi«irtant for farmers and other users of motor-cars to decide on the brand of car they s-honld use for their hard and -ontinnons but it is abo 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 an estimate: in fact, will contract for two or tbre* years for the up-keep of the cars. For" instance, the 10-12 h.p.'s oi either of the above makes they guarantee to run 25 miles and over on a gallon of petrol; in fact, some private owners of these cars will testify that they have done. over 30 miles on a gallon. Will any other agent guarantee the same amount for any other 10-12 h.p. car. They also guarantee that this car is more economical, ss far as tyres are concerned, than any othsr 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 to true, that the wear on tyres is as little as it is possible to be. The brakes, which are the most vital parts of a car, »re a specialty with makers, and we ean chilknce iany other motor-car maker as for their strength. It is proof enough when we say that all other, designers are-trving to imitate th«6e brakes as much as possible. The local agents for the Darracq car have just received advice tbaf the New York Cab Co.. after having much experience during the past two Tears with other makes, have now decided to irive an order for 500 Darracq motorcabs for the New York traffic, and this fe the greatest possible proof of cheapness in T.p-k«P- The. local agents w,I be only too delighted to grre any trial on the above point. ...

Mr. Gilruth's new appointment in Victori* it to bo for live yeans, and in view cf Lis scientific attainments it was recommended that lie should be offered the position -without calling for applications. The Taylor-Carriugton pictures drew- a crowded tiouue in 'the Geraldine Volunteer Hall on Saturday night. The picture were bright and "clear, aud the introductions and interludes were given by MiTaylor and Miss Garrington. It is authoritatively- stated (says "Masterton Age") tlfit one person in the Dominion who received grrbs teed .to t!ie value of £IBO from the Government to re-sow his land has property to the value of £30,000.

Speaking of the bakeis' strike, the New Zealand Times says the employeis are undoubtedly masters of the situation. They have now a full complement of men, and have had to refuse overtures from competent men for employment. So far as the masters are concerned the strike is dead and buried—but not forgotten. A fact of sunk' magnificance is that some of the bakers are now turning out more bread with fewer hands than before the strike.

The chief postmaster has received from the. Commander of H.M.S. Pioneer a parcel of " recruiting pesters" to be displayed at the principal post offices of the district, setting forth-terms upon which '* young men resident in the colonies can serve in the Royal Navy in H.M. ships stationed in Australian aud New Zealand wateis."' Boys from 15 to 18 years of age, and men of 18 and over, who desire to join the navy, can sev one of these posters at the Timaru post office or at any of the principal sub offices in South Canterbury. The conditions refer to physical fitness (height, chest measurement, healthiness); the term, of service is five yeaisj the pay is not extravagant, but a special " colonial allowance" in- addition to the ordinary pay is such that, the poster says, a- man completing 5 years' service from 18 can leave with £250 to his credit in the savings bank, which i«s more than most young men have -saved at 23. This colonial allowance is made secure, for it is banked for and not by the recruit. New Zealand applicants are to write) to the commanding officer of the drill ship for further iiarticulars than those given in the pester, and the address "'Wellington" will no doubt find the ship. It is not stated that men are needed just now, but the issue of the poster suggti4s that there is room for recruits on the drill ship, or soon will be, and the poster says that, notices will appear in the- Pivjs when vacancies occur.

When attending a- hunt club meet at Martinborough the other day a curious experience befell Mr. C. E. Brewer, a local resident "It happened," said Mr. Brewer, to thd Doniiniui'B Wairarapa correspondent, "that I was wearing a new waistcoat, the front of which 'was made from the skin of a young fawn. I had never attended a hunt before. With a fefw ■friends, including some ladies, I drove up in a vehicle in order, as they said to see the ' throw off.' Immediately Ave arrived upon the scene of action the dogs rushed over to our vehicle yelling very loudly. I thought that this was part of the business, and did not take much notice until some of the dogs tried to jump into our trap. Then the huntsman galloped up on horseback, and tcotled a horn, and when he got up to me he said. 'Why don't you throw out the meat?' I said, Theres' no meat, only what's alive (meaning myself and my friends) ; but he could not have heard my voice; there was so much noke, and he cried out again, angrylike, 'Why don't- you throw out the meat?' At this the dogr> seemed to get more excited than ever, 'i'hey jumped and yelled so much that I thought they were going to tear us all to pieces. The ladies screamed, and one fainted, and all the time the huntsman was crying out. 'Why don't you throw out the meat?' By this time our vehicle was- surrounded by the hunting party, and all the people who had come to see the hunt. They did not teem to be able to fix things up satisfactorily, and as the dogs were getting more excited and the ladies more frightened, I decided to effect a retreat. I set the horses at a. gallop, folowed by the dogs, but after pursuing me for a mile and a quarter the huntsman them baek to him, and we escaped. I learned afterwards that the dogs were after my new fawn waistcoat."

Woods' Great Peppermint Cure for Coughs and Colds never fails. li 6d and 2s 6d... The Mighty Healer—'Red Cross" Ointment —is a wonder. Thousands have testified to its healing virtues. Miraculous cures of long-standing gores... Fathers and mothers i»o would bav» your kind attention while we relate to yon the following items, which may be useful guides to you when you go shopping—--50 pairs of boys tweed knicker trousers to fit boys np to 16 years of age, bought job, now selling at 2s lid per pair, sterling value. Leather stockings for the boy» made of the best Colonial wool, at 16 6d, Is lid per pair; girls cashmere stockings, very durable. Is 3d, Is 6d, Is lid per pair; children's black and tan cashmere sox sd, 7id, 9d per pair at Irwin's Drapery and Clothing Shop, Stafford Street...

Last few days of Souter's boot sale, men's chrome goloshed Balmoral, sale price 10s 6d, mens' glace kid goloshed Balmoral, .■rale price 13s 6d, mens' Rbnieos, sale price fe 6d, mens' nailed shooters, sale price 9s 6d. Only a few more days of sale .(*> reduce stock. New goods are now arriving. Our sale motto: Good boots cheap; no rubbish. J. W. Souler, great boot sale now on. ... Tho quick results of Chamberlain's Tablets in the cure of Biliousness, and prompt relief of all its bad symptoms is something unequalled by any other medicine. They cleanse the stomach, clear out and gently stimulate the liver ,drive-away every symptom of pain, distress and discomfort. For tale everywhere— " "W

The phonograph ik the irresistible entertainer for the long evenings." Why not invest and be happy. At Begg's'Phonery in Arcade. Immense selection...-

Woods' Great Peppermint; Cure ifor Coughs and Colds never fails. Is 6d and 2o 6d... ...-.,_ How much do you. stipple you pay for. theatres, concerts,.'aafgV.fb.ther amusements ! By purchasing "i;'phonograph at Bcgg's vou can have aUjlStatis,.of amusements in your own- : 'home. Harfci l m heard the phonograph at Begg's PHonery in the Arcade.... ; ;2* For sore and fihfiamed eyes nee vjPted Cross" Mighty Healer. It's grand for all sores, old or recent. Is and Is 6d anywhere... As the season for band contests approaches, it wiil be necessary for the _* awls which have agreed to participate in the competitions to obtain the best rfrtrament in the market, and in order to.Meet the most perfect one,, it essentail to know the predoinm^ing;.;Pmn*? of the different makes. BmVnwte important still is the record of the £° when it comes to that the firni drHawkes and Son, London, stands head and shoulders above all others. Their instruments never leak, never get out of v order, win nine out of every ten solo competitions, and two-thirds of all band contets. Their instruments are absolute perfection. However, in addition, to these facts, mother important factor looms up, and that is one, which will appeal to all bandsmen in the Dominion and Australia. Mr William Short, L.R.A.M.,. State Trumpeter of Great Britain and principal trumpet of H.M. the King's Band,-who adjudicates the forthcoming Ballarat and Christchurch Band contests, uses Hawkes and Son's instruments exclusively, and will tour the Dominion after the Christchurch contest, using a "Hawkes" for the tour. There is no higher authority. Take advice before it is too lately.

After the stock, sale at Wasbdyke tomorrow, ii meeting will be held to discuss a- proposal to hold a, ploughing match. An organ recital by" W. G. Taylor, of Dunedin, -will be given in Chalmers Church on September Bth. An emergency meeting of St. John's Masonic Lodge'will be held this evening in the/ lodge ; room, Church street, , for work in the third degree. The lodge will bo tyled at 7 o'clock. Visiting brethren uis usual arc cordially invited.' At Tvniuka yesterday morning, when thetiro threatened to seriously attack Edwards' brick two-storey building, the Brigade placed ii man with lto.se' in the passage which; divided the shop' from the wooden buildings wliieh were"burhing and he kept his warm post in splendid f man : ner. To guard against the haittfcs licking round the front wall 'and gaining ah entrance through the large, windows, sheets of iron were placed before the glass,"but happily they were "not required. At the quarterly meeting of the Tiinaru Branch of the Amalgamated Society, .of Railway Servants there was a- fair attendance of members, and Mr ID. J. DUsh presided. Correspondence was dealt with and the balance-sheet for quarter was adopted. A complaint was received from members in the Waimate district that the delegate to the late conference had not been sent to address them on the work done at the conference. The branch decided to send Mr H. M. Robertson to Waimate to address the members there. It was decided to hold a social evening and to invite the Timaru branch of the Railway Officers' Institute, Messrs E. JDasli, T. C* Watson, W. G. Cooper, J. Hall, and J. Hughson to carry out- arrangements. It was resolved to forward the grievance of a, member (who has been fined) to the Executive Council to deal with; that in the event of the executive taking a ballot in connection -with the offer °of £ISOO to be paid to the Government to allow strikers back time to count for superannuation purposes, this branch will do all in its power to bring the same to a successful issue. Mr T. C. Watson spoke at some length on the 48 hours' a week question, stating that there was a lot of misunderstanding and false statements in regard to who was the prime movers in securing this concessions, pointing out that the credit was due to their own society. Mr H. M. Robertson, past chairman of the branch, was presented by Mr E. J. Dash (president) with a, gold badge in recognition of his services. Several speakers remarked on the excellent manner in which Mr Roberston had carried out his duties. A very pleasant meeting terminated with a vote of thanks to the chairman.

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 Giant'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—perfectsatisfaction. Call and enjoy a few minutes at Grants'...

Distinctiveness of style, gracefulness and attractiveness of figure, combined with perfect, freedom and comfort, is desired by every woman, 'and the P.D. corset has a world-wide reputation for imparting these great essential points to the wearer. -Science, and skill have combined to render P.D. corsets absolutely unrivalled for durability they will wear considerably longer than any other make. ... Bcgg's hare a lot of new records; you really ought to hear them—they are so good*! Hear them any day at Begg's conceits. Address "Phonery" Arcade, Timaru...

.SYXOESIS-.OF -XEW. ADVERTISE-:,....--- ? MENTS. N.M. and A. Co.—Geraldine sale, Wedmeday, St. Andrews, Friday. Guinness and LeCren —Washdyke sale, to-morrow; St. Andrews, Friday; clearing sale, 10th September. O'Callaghan and Co.—Timaru ageule, MeGowa.n's seed potatoes. D. S. Middleton, Wailnio—Wants a ploughman. Farmeis' Co-operative Insurance Association —Dividend warrants now payable. St. John's Lodge—Emergency meeting, this evening. T. and J. Thomson—Spring and euninier goods' prices. C.F.C.A. —Important notice to shareholder. St. Andrews —Grand concert, ou Friday next. Webb and Kempthorne—Building sites for eale. Chalmers Church—Organ recital, on September Bth. Trinity -Hall—Popular lecture, 23th inst. Lost. —Brooch; fouud keys, sheep dog, rug. St. Mary's Young Men's Society—Meeting, this evening. Washdyke Meeting re- ploughing match, to-morrow. Randrup Bros.—Best makes of popular bicycles. Wanteds^—Five notices.