TOWN & COUNTRY.

Timaru Herald, Volume XIIC, Issue 13682, 26 August 1908, Page 4

TOWN & COUNTRY.

Mr H. D. Bedford, M.A., is to deliver a .lecture at Chalmers Church Hall this evening, on " Civic Ideals." The following is Captain Edwin's wealvler forecast up to 5 p.m. to-day: ~- " Expect strong southerly winds and it rising barometer, with cold, cloudy and wet weather generally."

Shootists are reminded of the matches to be held at Saltwater Creek to-morrow —a £2O match (three prizes) and another for a 'trophy presented by Mr E. -J. Smith, the latter open to members of the Timaru C4un Club. The meeting should prove interesting to exponents and ■wellwishers of good markmanship. At the meeting of the Educational In* statute on Saturday next, Mr «T. Menzies' will deliver his presidential address, taking as life subject "Our Profession; Conditions, Past and Present." All who have' remits for the annual meeting of the JT.Z.K.I. should come prepared withthem,' thatr they may be submitted to this meeting. There will be a. discussion on hbwto send in the tables of marks to bo used at the annual examinations in December, as provided for ,in the new regulation. It i© evident, that the regulation is not yet properly understood,, hence the need for such a, discussion. The treasurer will be glad to receive subscriptions.. yet unpaid.

A special summoned meeting of Court Southern Cross, No. 3123, of the Ancient) Order of Foresters, was held last evening. Bro. P. , Aelieson, C.R., presiding over a good attjendance. CorreMpondeiice: was dealt with and the woodward*' report received', the sick, members on the whole, doing well; fivo had' declared off tlie funds. The following x nominations for office for the ensuing term were received--C.R., Bro. C. Maslin; S.C.R.. Bro: 0. Broadhead; 5.8., Bro. J. Matthews and! Bro. C. Penrev; J. 8., Bro. J. Baker; A.8.. Bro. R, ftriffiths: P.C.R. M.S., Dm Conies; P.C.R. ' S.W. Bro. Arscott; P.C.R. J.W.. Bio. Mason. One candidate was proposed for membership. A challenge having- been issued to the Juvenile Court to a return .match., at. cr.'bbiige and .euchre,- and by 'them accepted, the match is to come off this evening. \in the Foresters' Hall,. when it is hoped a good attendance of .adults will ensure ii good .game and a .pleasant, evening. .■[ Accounts amounting to £23. 3s 4<l wore passed for payment, and the Court closed! in the usual form at 9.30 p.m.

THE BALTIC IS THE PREMIER SEPARATOR. No, separator can" eqiial the Baltic. Its new principle gives results far ahead, of all others. Sir W.' F. 1 .Alexander, of Tauranga, writes:—"l have used a Baltio separator of 40 gallons capacity for two seasons, and it has given eVery, satisfaction. It is a real good little machine, easy to turn, ' takes tihe full quantify claimed, very simple, and the upkeep for two seasons has only been the cosb of oil. Tests of slcinvmilk by the Factory MaJi-i sider mnst.be a recotd for a hand Miachine." MacEwen and Co., Xtdi; Bumdin, Sole Agent*..

Fol— has accepted Hines challenge to wrestle on -September ICth. The match will take place in Temuka. Th.» Celtic Football Club nek all their members to attend n meeting to-night to discuss important matters. Mr W. R- McGrath. veterinary horse dentist, is now in Timaru. ami all horses left at the Stone stables or Glennie's srables will receive his prompt attention.

Mr John Murrav. the well-known storekeeper at Studholme Junction, has beeu appointed secretary \» tlu- Sturtaolnw Junction Saleyards Company. The concert at St. Andrews in aid of ihe Hall Funds has b;en postponed from Thursdav to Friday next, to suit the convenience of the performers from Tiniani. A large number of tickets have and the succ-.-s of the concert i; assured.

General regret is frit throughout ilv farming community of Canterbury at the news that Mr W. "l.owrie has resigned his position as Dirt (.tor of the Lincoln Agricultural College. havinz received thet offer of an important position as Director •»f Agriculture in one of the Australian States.

The draw for the first rounds of thecoursing stake to he run off on the l'lmnpLnn to-morrow will take place in the Stone Stables at 8 o'clock this evening. Th : s is the farewell meeting of the season, ami fiom present appearances promises to be as great a success as its predecessors. A special train will run to the course To-morrow, leaving Timaru at- 1.10 and returning ac 5 o'clock.

Some enthusiasts in the W.shdyke and grounding districts, headed by Mr. -MMa/e senr.. and Mr. B. Cochrane junr.. ar*- promoting a ploughing match to be held at WashdvkL- shortly, probably .n about a month's time. A meeting of farmers was to have been held after yesterdays stock sale at \Wshdyke. but owing t-m'the small attendance no meeting took place The promoters will however make a. personel canvats for support, and from indications it seems likely that their .'ffort* will not be in vain, both in the way r.f securing entries and m obtaining contributions to the prize fund.

The traffic bridge f>n tbe main road atWashdyke. damaged in the July floods, is now,in course of being repaired. An h is necessary to put in a new- concrete foundation under the stcn=- pier which was partly broken away, a cotter dam has been hnik* around this portion and a very powerful' centrifugal pump is being -utilised to put away the water which Is conscantly pereolating "through. The pump is worked with .1 belt front a traeti-n engine, and w a handy one for the purpose, throwing as it does"n powerful six inch jet of water. For the convenience of heavy- traffic crossing the stream a temporary read and ford have been constructed just souih of the bridge.

Attention is called in onr advertising columns to a. practical demonstration of pruning to bs- given und:-r the auspie:r. of the Timaru Flr.ral and Horticultural Society to-morrow at 2.30 p.m. The members of committee would like to see a full attendance of members, and the interested public present as much can be learned by amateurs in the proper way to prime their rose bashes. This is th? time to cut back and prune and. a go:d afternoon should be spent by those who take an interest in the pruning of their own trees. Messrs. George Knowle-s. »?nr-,' audi G. J. Kealey will be the teachers and Hie public can rely on being shown the correct way to prune. The Society nt some other date will in all probability conduct similar demonstrations in horticultural sfcndy. A New Zealander. attached to the China. Inland Mission, writing from Tang Shang to a relative in th? Asiiburtnn county. says that the past two years have witnessed a great awakening among the C-hm-f«e. Whereas in the past they evinced no interest in matters r.ntsidt? their own isolated areas, they now show deep interest in the well-being and advancement of their Empire, and particularly incline towards a brtter knowledge of the doings, of the Western Powers. In the past, owing to climatic inconvenience, the missionaries have found it difficult to labour for more than six morctb? rf the year: hut, says the writer, a zealous campaign will be inaugurated next season, the Christian conquest of Mongolia being the goal aimed at. and great Tesnlts aro anticipated. The letter concludes with a trihnre to New Zealand industry by asking that a number of coknial-manufaciured articles of apparel may be forwarded, at being well-suited to Jong and trying journeys away from the- centres of civilisation.'

What gift can excel the Joy—bringing phonograph. Come and see them at Regg's Phonery in the Arcade, as a wellsh«=en gift carries with it the fragrance fo loving memories... Boys suits that suit the boys are always appreciated by him who bnys. We have a nice range of boys all-wool colonial made Norfolk suits." well fitting and good appearance at 13s 6d, also boys Norfolk snits at 14s 6d ,15s 6d, 16s 6d, 173 iid. Boys Cambridge suits, 5 garments coat, vest, and knicker trousers made of all wool Colonial tweeds: a large variety of patterns to select from at 22s 6d, 255, 27s 6d at Irwin's Drapery and Clothing Shop, Stafford streetMagic boot polish, 5 large tins for Is, at Sorter's boot sale. Ladies' glace lace and button hoots, medium and pointed toe.*, sale price lCs 6d per pair, ladies' <:arp?t slippers, sale- price- 2s lid, ladies' ♦•lastii; side leather s'.ippers, ?ale prire 2s lid, Sonar's boot rale; last few days. ...

Alwavs keep a box of "Red Cross" Ointment in the house. Burns, scalds, and all skin troubles instantly relieved by th* 'Mighty Healer...

It was aaain to b.;- oxp-cted that the Scottish Reliability Trials, which are recognised throughout the world to he the Mttfc wrte on motor cans would prove that tb? Darraeq cars could beat all corners ' when it comes to real hard work on muck roads and heavy hill-climbing. In this" trhl one of the four cais eeenred the biggest award, a gold medal, another one scored an absolute non-stop certificate, while the third car secured the prize for climbing the Trinafonr hill, the «tiffe-t grade m the whole trial. Coceequently out- of the four Darracqs entered three gained prizes thtts proving their great reliabilitv qualities. In the English R?liabilitv Trial the little 8 h.p. De-Dion ran 2000 mile*, and won the first prize- i" her class, ihns making a. most creditable performance for such a small car. It y>

therefore becoming quite monotonous in Tending the results of the re'cfnc Reliabi'itr Trial* in all parts of the wn-.d. as fa all cases when there are Darracqs or DtDions entered one can always look .i t the top of the list for the result* of their perfoimance--. After seeing tn? above results it 'a no wonder that these curs ui-j named in England " - The Worlds most reliable Cars. - ' Tlie following is a. report which was given by on.- of the greatest authorities in England: "The merit of the performances put up by the Darracq care will be'- appreciated when it fo remembered that the prevailing conditions were of that nature to test the capabilities of the tars to their utmost, and anv ear which completed tho- trials in the "wav in which the Darracqs did were certainly the best: made." The King of England is nsinp ;t Darracq for a shooting brake; no doubt on account of it* exceptional reliability and fitness for .hard work en rongh route. The local agentr, have alreadv commenced ifo land some of the nor season's models, and as the prices have been substantially reduced it will be of interest to any intending purchasers to call and get fnnher particulars. ... Zymol* Trokeya will atop thai hackinf cough and reator* yotrr voice to Hm natural ton*. They art th* gmt«st throat ralkf pa tb« ■urk#l-j

A special general meeting of the South Canterbmy Rugby Union Anil bi held in Hutchison's room's, at 7.30 p.m.. rh Friday, for the classification of clubs and confirmation of new union rules-. The team to represent the Timaru Hockey Club in their match against Temuka. will be the same as named icr last Thursdays match, which was postponed on account of the rain. The match will be played on the Wadey grounds, and is to commence at 3.15 p.m. -Mr C. Warburtou will act as referee.

A Wellington message says: Some amiissment has been caused in the city by a threatened strike on the part' of the 1 telegraph messengers. It appeals that the"bovs are paid partly by iixed salary, and partly by special allowance. Sonm changes were "recently made by which the salary was increased and the allowance, reduced. The Department; states that no alteration was really made in the. sum total, except that in one or two cases a slight mistake occurred which will be rectified, and that the youngsters misnnflerstood the position.

Much ado has been made by one member of the Auckland Harbour Board, Mr. Bradley, about the rust on the fitpel rods in thV ferro-concrele wharf showing through the covering concrete. On Thursday fast several members of the Board go t a boat, and made an examination of The wharf where the oxidation was said to be meet in evidence. A reporter of the 'HHeraicV accompanied t«em, and he states that at the Railway Wharf the rust was quite noticeable in the braces,* httt the opinion was expressed that it was due to insufficient care having been taken when piles were built up and joined to tha braces. There were also traces of rust on some of the piles, br-twecn tides, where the tops r.f the piles had be?n broken away to admit of their bring built up. At the' Queen Street Wharf there was no sign of oxidation whatever. Av the former wharf ths concrete • had been broken away in places to admit of examination, but "there was little or no evidence of ruston the steel rods. Mr. Bradley stuck to his guns, said the signs of oxiriation were increasing, and advocated ' '" going slow," as far as the nse of ferro-concrete was concerned. Mr. Napier, en whose advice largely, the Board adopted ferro-concrete. said there was no sign of rust below highwater mark on the 'piles, and another member said the diver had b;en unable to find any. Mr. Napier suggested that the rnsting had occurred thrcugh personal negligence, from the rods beingplaced too near the outside, and the principal rusting was where the steel had been joined. Compared with the immense amount of work dene the amount of decayed concrete- was trifling. The Board's engineer is now absent- in Europe.

Mr. Wesley Spragg, managing director of the New Zealand Dairy Association, (Auckland), just- returned from a visit from the Old Country in connection with the. business of the Association, told the Auckland " Herald"' that while New Zealand muse not expect a recurrence of such large prices a« ruled last season, good paying prices must prevail. America hafi ceased to be a comjietitor, Canada- does not count for much in regard to butter, and Siberia will not greatly interfere with New Zealand's trade at present. Danish butter, still holds its high position in the estimation of the British, and, perhaps more definitely the .Scottish public. This is partly due to the excellent quality of the Danish butter, and is also attributable in part to the conservatism of the people. The New Zealand butter, however, is holding its own, and the average quality of our butter is very little, if any, below the quality of that of Denmark, any little difference being accounted for by the greater delay which occurs in our butter being transferred from the dairies to the Lrndon market. But with the exception of the Danish product- New Zealand butter averaged very much Tietter in quality than almost any other upon the market.

•• I was struck with the generally, low quality of butter which was being consumed in England. A similar impression was forced upon me during my tour of America, in some portions of the country the butter appearing to be little more ihan glorified'axle grease. '1 was particularly struck with the low grade of butter produced in some of the central and Western districts, where -the home separating system is in vogue. The truth is that the home separating 6ystem fe one which does not lend itself to the prodnctirn of the high-class article." The phonograph is 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 for Coughs and Colds never fails. 1* 6d and 2c 6d... The woollen manufactures of Xew Zealand are steadily improving, and aurely if not rapidly their products are approximating- more and more nearly to those of the British manufactures of comparable texture?. And the prices are perforce kept at or slightly below the level of the imported goods. The colonial mills began with the manufacture of ihick tweeds, and have gradually finel down their fabrics until a. little further progress in that direction will make them in this las' point of difference equal tcs the imported. In respect of colours and patterns there is now nothing at all between them. Messrs H. S. Lamb and Co., the tailors of Church Street, have be3n making a point of purchasing colonial-macle cloths, not that they make any more out of them, for it is not the case, but becausethey believe in encouraging local industry and keeping the money in the country. They still find t?a little of this local patriotism, and find it necessary to slock imported clothes as well as 'colonial. But, really, if they were not told the truth, nineteen oar- of twenty customers would iif.-t bo able to distinguish between them, and if by any chance, the importation of men's Bilking materials was wholly stopped, New Zealanders could be quite as notably well dressed. Messrs Lamb and Co., are to he commended for their efforts to popularise the "home" as distinguished from the •"Home'" productions, tfnd the manufacturers to be congratulated on' the advances they have made towards eliminating the differences between the" two... How much do you suppose you pay for theatres, concerts, and other amusements! By purchasing a phonograph at Begg'3 you can have all kinds of amuse-lue-rits in your own home. Have yon heard ths phonograph atf jagg's Phonery in the Arcade... v*v*

For sore and inflamed eyes use Red Cross" Oitttment— Healer. It's grand for'ill sores,' old' or recent. Is and Is 6d anywhere... As the season'for band contest?' approaches, itwillbe'necessaryfor ilie T- antis which bare agreed to participate in the competitions to obtain the best instrument in the market, and in order to the most perfect ipne, it is essential to know the predominating points of the different makes. v 3But more important) still is the record ofHhe manufacturer; and when it comes to that the firm of Hawkes and Son, London, Stands head and ..shoulders above -all never leak, never get ou£ ef -oWer, win nine out of every ten solo competitions, and two-thirds of all band contests. Their instruments are absolute perfection. However, in addition to theee* facts, another important factor looms trp,-.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-Ml the King's Band, who adjudicates the forthcoming Ballarat and Christchnrch Band contests, uses Hawkes and Son's instruments 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 late!...

In order to help on a fund which has been started to procure a- town clock for Pleasant Point a progressive euchre social will be. held in the Point Oddfellows' Hall on Friday evening. ■

Letters are lying at the Timaru Post office, unclaimed, addressed to :—James Crawley, and Miss L. Wilson, from United' Kingdom; to Charles Mat!hew.;, from N.S. Wales"; and to Wilhelm Zol.ler, from Denmark.

A shipment of sixty little gray owls has be»n received at Dunedin, out of sixty live shipped at. London. Some are going to Central Otago stations, and (several Otago County Councillors have applied for a share o'f the remainder.

In- condensing the report of the Borough Council meeting in yesterday's issue mention ware omitted of an interesting little point in connection -with the question of wages on the. underground drainage works. Ifc was stated that the men paid for their own shovels, and were paid 8s a day,, the minimum wage stipulated in the contract. "But if they have to pay for their own shovels they* are." not. : getting 8r a day,"' a Councillor pointed out. One of the funhoiders in this district, whose country is all high, says the "North Otago Times," experts to lose 5000 out of 6000 sheep ha had depasturing ou his run. He has. had a previous experience of a heavy show. storm, - and was aware of the infertility of trying to get his sheep our. In the first place he was not .aware of the places his sheep had sought shelter in, and the snow being soft it would have . been. impossible" to reach them in the first stages of the storm. In the second place, when the snow hardened it would • have been useless trying to,' get them out as they would have died!. much quicker out of ihe, snow than in'it.' Experience lias taught all runhohlers this fact. It is" better under three, circumstances t° trust to a thaw than to attempt to drive sheep that? have been starring for ii week or so, for if feed cannot bs taken to the sheep it is almost certain, death to the sheep to attempt to drive them to the feed. Anyone who is aware cf the ruggedness of the ranges • will, agree with this. These heavy snow storms average one in every six or seven years, and when they come the runholder is practicaly helpless. Every palate has to season to suit. There are all kinds of seastinihg at. Begg'6 Phonery in the Arcade to 6uifc all tastes. You don't need a coloured light on Begg's Phonographs. Their performances ara beneficial and soothing to yon...

No scientific discovery of modern times has created "more wonder and astonishment than the Edinon 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 (o leave, iheir 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'...

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 con s.derably longer than any other make. ... Begg's have a lot of new records; you' really ought to hear them—they are so good! Hear them any day at Begg's concerts. Address '"'Phonery" Arcade, Timaru...

Woods' Great Peppermint Cure for 1 Coughs and Colds never fails. 1» 6d and 2s 6d... ■>. ■

The Mighty Healer—'Red Cross" Ointment—is a wonder. Thousands have, testified to its healing virtues: Aliraculous cures of' long-standing sores... Last few days of -Souter's boot Bale, men's chrome goloshed Balmoral, sale price 10s 6d,-mens' glace kid goloshed Balmoral, sale price 13s 6d, mens' Romens, sale'price 8s 6d, mens' nailed shooters, sale.price 3s 6d. Only a few more days of sale fco -reduce stock. New goods are now arriving. Onr Bale motto-: flood boots cheap; no rubbish.. J. W. Souter, great boot sale now on

SYNOPSIS OP NEW ADVERTISE- . MENTS. Dalgeiy and Co.—St. Andrews sale, on Friday. Guinness and LeCreri—St. Andrews sale, Friday; clearing sale, 16th September. N.M. and A. Co.—Horse fair at Ashburton, 28th inst. " . . ' Gerrie and Co.—Sale of furniture, 3rd September. Wrestling—Foley accepts nines' challenge. * > British Importing Co.—Sale 'in full swing. l J. Harrison—Boot sale for two w<vi-k<;. Miss H. C. Strachan—Lovely show of millinery. Theatre Royal—Meynell Gun Company, on 31st inst. Mrs Cornelius—Wants servantr;, others engagements. .Coursing—At Plumpton, - to-morrow and Friday. Celtic Football Club—Meeting, this evening. Spring show of fashions—At C.F.C.A. drapery. N.Z. R.—Train arrangements frolhall tourney. W. A. Pearson and Co.—Goods for tailoring. Educational Institute Meeting on Saturday next. Lost—Parcel of drapery—Collie dot;. Egg stealers—Police on trial, Otipua road. Domain gronndG—Practical priming, (omor row. Chalmers Church Hall—Lecture, this evening. McGruer, DavifG and Co.—Brsfc lines in beats. Assembly Rooms—Basket social, tomorrow. ..:;! R-. S. Griffiths—Another week of bargains in wall papers. Mark Higgins—See advt. and., watch, for to-morrow. Funeral notices—By .T. Lister (two). .. Wanteds—Four notices. >' ,"M.