TOWN & COUNTRY.

Timaru Herald, Volume XIIC, Issue 13697, 12 September 1908, Page 5

TOWN & COUNTRY.

Mr A. W. Morgan, who has been chief clerk at the Timara station for a number of yens received notice yesterday of his transfer to Auckland as stationmaster.

As a means of procuring funds for the St. Johnfe/'. Tennis Club a progressive euchre party. will be held in the Assembly Booms cn Monday evening. Tbe, time for receiving tenders for the new building for the C.F.C. Association tuf been extended Iran tba 18th to the 25t a inst.

' The following is Captain Edwins weather forecast up to 3 p.m. to-dby:— "Moderate to strong westerly winds are probable everywhere and fair weather generally." It r ls reported that an interesting wurt case is pending betwen a weil-knowxi athletic club and a resident of Wai-xt». The litter's property is alleged to damaged by trespass, the amount of tne iwl being put down at 10s. For some time- past the ruling freight rates on oats for shipment to London have ranged as high as 25e perton, but owins to the present dearth of cargo and plethora of oversea tonnage, rate* on this cereal were last week reduced to 15s per ton by all the leading Home shipping companies. ' , A meeting of the Wauaaito of the Waaaki-Waimate Acclimatisation Society was held <m Wednesday night to decide on locality for Kherrtmg oO.OOQ rainbow Hoot fry (ov» kmdly hatched by Oaznaru branch). As a result, the secretary: <fib went to Oamaro on Thuisday to take delivery and liberated 8000 in Waihao river. near Willowbridge Creek, and the balance further up the -fiver, below and above the Fork?, lhis-was considered one of the. best batches ever turned out in the district and as the ova was not considered to be the .best, the Oamaru branch deserve® credit for the careful attention which producesauch a jzpod result.

The usual weeklv meeting of tbe Life Boat? Lodge, No. 101, LO.G.T., was held last night, Bro. Jluchmore presiding over a attendance. One candidate was reinstated Into the order. Reference to the successful anniversary celebrated, the previous evening waft made by several iTHTrih+ttv- The secretary hopes to proseat A lhe balance sheet at next meeting. A friendly discuss ion took place on matters appertaining to tbe good of the order. An- "enjoyable half- boor was then spent in harmony, the following contributing: —Sitters Hielly, Lennie, Warner, and Leggott, JBrothei* Hawkey, Clanghton, WilUamsluad Muchmore. Tbe programme for next meeting promises to be- very enjoyable, aamelv. ' Trial by Judge and Jury : Breach of .Promise." , The annual ball of the Temuka Caledonian Society was held on Thursday night and was a distinct mirn Complete preparations were made by the directote for the success of tbe function and favoured with a fine night there was a record attendance. Tbe DrilLsbed was » prettily decorated and the floor in excellent order while tbe mnsic waa all that could'be desired- There were many bright and fancy costumes, while a very brae, number of patrons were attired in evening dm*. There were visitors from Tnnaru. Albiry, Pleasant Point, Winches ter, Oh»ri and Geraldine, and a large number of the Thnarn Pipe Band were present, eeveral of their membem Highland dances aid selections, befdes gjvina exhibitions of Scott»h national dances- Cloee on one hundred couples took part, and it was agreed upon all sidm "that it was the mat successful gathering of the Society for many years. Vaugha&V String Band supplied popular music, and tbe catering in the J . Mr T. Barr, left nothing to be d«««red, while Mr A. W. Smith was an efficient

jic, A meeting of- ladiee interested in the successful running ol a garden party at •"Graamere" in connection with the Band Contact **» Wd m the Dn t D . won " last evening. Some members of the general committee were prewat and Mr J. Hole, who wan voted to the chair, explained the object ol the meeting and esoraned » hope that those preeent would work together and make the g party m great a success a* the one held during the last contest, about five years ago. Mr Gorlitz. stated that the party Xnid to netted £l2O in the course if the afternoon. He had received many offer* ol aißHtance from persow nnable to be J*wnt at thia meeting and given tine weather and presence of tj® bands, and probably a warship • m the harbour, he anticipate that ing would be one to be remembered. Getting into business the meeting rewired to Act M» Craigie to be president; vice-president*, Me-damc* Hole, Gilchrist and WaUon; secretaries, Mtss- « SSrane and Wakefield; tourer. Mr* F. A. Raymond. Some bums** «« and the project wu fairly lannched on it* w»ynext general meeting **> held in 'J 1 ® Drwden on Wedneeday evening, . w^, n the various anb-committeea will be "elected. . If too are in need of a cheap bicycle go to Grant Bros., as Saturday the 19th i» the finbh up of their sale of B.S.A". from £lO to £l2 10*. rwmk kept in stock. with M* terma material to arrive daring the *<**- Grant Bros., Christchurch and Timaru... - Bleeped be drudgery" is the title of * book written by Thomas a Hemps There « drodgery enough to *ati>fy the moat exacting «n a large dairy fjrm where the cow* are ban.i milkfd. folk like to avoid drt«dß?«T-,* n * the "Lawreoov Kennedy-Gillie* came along, doing the » f the time with lew than W* ,1. f.|t more inclined to eay Kle#»en the "L.K.C" milking machine. _ Peacock and Andrew*. Danne"ST Hv-'-The machine milking » J. O. MacKwan and Co., Ltd., bole Agent*, Dunedin... Xo old world raccww has been grander Than that of Mis* I*H* Maranda. She *ang ** Riffoletto Without a falsetto, A champion singer they br.»nd her. Xo roif» eould be truer. Mow clear or more pure (Her stand by, we bear, is Wood* 1 e P* permint Curt!)— TUP. GUINEA POKM! A CHEQUE FOR £1 Is hi* hesn sent to tb«- writer of thi* W- H. 8.. Beach Road, Tbanw*. Our laundrr bill unshrinking wnie. - Our clothe* all shronk t<>«>; But n«w we use your SAPON. S« wo *end our thank* *•> yon. WIN A GUINEA 1 Prue Poem Published «v«ry Saturday. Best ""frinal four thnrtlin* advt. verse about "SAPON wins each week. SAPON wrapper must b* enclosed. Addrew:—"SAPON" (Oatmeal Waahing"Powder) P.O. Box 60S. Willing too. If yn*"" Kttxfr n ° l «tock Sapon, |]mi —wit m bub# vsd tddrm. •„

There was another outbreak" of fire at Temuka last evening. It started behind the Salvation Army barracks, but was quickly suppressed by the brigade, who .turned out smartly. Mr Hugo had a crowded house at his fourth lecture in the Mechanics' Institute last evening, when he spoke upon the ears and lips. The last lecture will be on Monday evening, and will be on hair and chins.

A; number of purebred Hereford cattle are running alongside the railway line at Washdyke. Among; them are three particularly shaggy Highland cattle, the sleek appearance of their neighbours making quite a marked contrast. The bazaar, the preliminary notice of which appeared yesterday, in connection with the completion of St. Mary's Church, and the Young Men's Society, is to be held; on the 17th, 18th, 19th and 20th November.

As an instance of the excellence of the output of the Temuka Butter and Cheese Factory a grocer from Invercargill after tasting the butter and inquiring the price ordered a box to take down with him on his return.

Staff Captain Kirk, an old New Zealand officer of the Salvation Army, will conduct the services to-morrow,, assisted bv Adjutant Gordon, matron of the Christchurch Resooe Home. At 3 p.m. the Adjutant will give an address upon the social work of the Salvation Army.

The Otago Land Board on Tuesday considered several applications from Crown tenant* on Steward, Tokoro'hi, Maerewhenua, Windsor and Otekaike (all North Otago) settlements for remission of rents on account of their losses by the July flood. The Board in different cases recommended remissions of two, three, five and six months' rents. A Waitohi Flat fanner had a peculiar : experience with his well; it had got almost blocked up and the water had acquired a very nauesous flavour. On examination it was found that the roots of a j neighbouring pinus insignua had grown j down the side of the well and completely | blocked it up, the roots running down : 30 feet, and at the bottom had assumed a dense mass. He had to get a traction engine to draw it out, much of the well falling in as a natural consequence during the operation. In urging the claims of the native birds of New Zealand to a wider study and appreciation on the part of the public Mr. Edgar F. Stead, at the close of a lecture in Christchurch, mentioned the case of the kea. TTiat bird, be said, had on many occasions been kept in captivity, but it had never flourished. It had occurred to' him that perhaps the reason was that the bird was given nothing to amuse itself with, and he honestly believed that was at. the root of the trouble. The kea was an intelligent bird, and was possessed of a wonderful amount of curiosity. He procured several of them, and started by giving them all sorts of things to play with- The success of the experiment was evident by the health and condition of the birds, and he had a pair which were the first known to breed in captivity.

According to the "Grey Argus" the election spirit is very keen in West-land, and the paper reports a veiy amusing incident which took place at the Arahura saleyards on Monday. There was a very large attendance and election talk was the chief topic, 'nie auctioneer submitted a really'prime bollock, and a Seddonite supporter was crossed by a Michelit®. After the price had advanced somewhat the bullock was forgotten, and the bid* were 5s Seddon, 5s MicheL The bullock was knocked down to the Seddonite. The Seddonhe was going strong, and whenever a prime beast was put up the bidding'wets on Michel or Seddon. The Seddon man held out the longest-, and for the day he had twenty-nine head to hi* credit, and the auctioneer wore a happy countenance.

The anniversary services, in connection with the Wesley an Sunday School are announced for to-morrow. The preachers are Revs. C- E. Beecroft, and W. Baumber- The former, who is president of the conference this year, will be remembered by many as a former pastor of the church, and one who was much esteemed by not only Jiis own congregation, but also" by the community generally. The singing of special hymns and anthems by the children will as usual be a feature of the services. On Monday the cantata "Christ the Shepherd King" will be rendered under the baton of Mr W. Gilchrist, who has had the musical portion of these services under his care for so many years, and who spares no effort in making it effective. The orchestra will be led by Mr J. W. Wood, who has a number of instrumentalists assisting him, including Mr Ellis Wood. Woods' Great Peppermint Cure for Coughs and Colds never fail*, la, 6d sad 9* 6d.

It hw always been the experience of the managing committee of the skating rink that a fancy dresa carnival provides a {strong attraction for the public, and the success of last evening's caniival at the Drill Hall proves that the interest in this popular paittime is as great as ever it. wax. All the seating and (standing room on the balcony and around the hall was. taken up with keenly interested spectator*. The antics of some " male-women and girls" provided immense amusement to both themselves and the onlookers and proved quite a feature of the entertainment. The grand march provided a fine display of varied costume*, including gypsies, female jockeys, clowns, fairies, a troubadour, Indian rajah, and others of a miscellaneous characier, the prizes being won by a gypsy (Mka Lucy HawkoO and Indian rajah (R. Sterndalc). Mardamee Thomas and Beckingham were the judges of the costumes. The inclusion of posters in the programme did not* draw many entrant*, and the best were th«*e representing the "Troubadours" and "Darracq Motors." A quarter mile pirh. race drew thivo coin petitor*, Miss T. Connelly winning and Mwa V. Manning coming in second. In a race for boys under 15. half a mile, C. Glover won cosily, with A. Manning second and three others following. An egg and spoon race was appropriated by Mr* W. Duncan, the only one to finish with the egg still in the upoon G. Manning, who wa» presented with the medal be won in tlw mile championship at the la*t carnival, gavo an exhihiUon of fa*t fkating, after which the floor was thrown oi*.-n to nil lovers of tin* roUcm, who s-pcut an enjoyable evening. Mrs I» peters, Miramar, Wellington, V 7 isars- "I can safely recommend Chaml>erbin\ Colic, Cholera and Diarrhoea Rcme<ly to anyone suffering from pain* in the stomach. A few days ago m r liuU* b«y, aged 6 vr.a> *utl«-nnw agony with this complaint I only gave him a few doses *»f Chamberlain s Colic, Cholera and Diarrhoea IVmcdy and he was M«.n well and n»t; lv«-n trr»tihl.-l mikc. I think this remedy *hould t»e kept in everv home." For sale everywhere...

ANOTHER TRIUMPH FOR RHEUMO. Mr William Hercomb of Cuba St., ie a wrll known Wellington business man. Read how RHKUMO cured him of Rheamatic Gout. Ho writes:— "January 7th, 1908. For many year* I suffered with rheumatic gout, and during that time took various medicines recommended to cure, but. I regret to say with v.-ry little eff<KtSome time ago RHEUMO was bn»ught uaikr my notice by a friend and at his earnest solicitation I decided to try a bottks. I did so. and feeling; better, decided to take another. The result *w surprising and I am pleased to say that I am now quit* well." Try RHEUMO. It will cur* yon. AD '■-hemists and stores, 2s 6d ud 4t 6d..*

X HO *. V* *T.UUVUW*wavj cepted a cure in the North Island, has given three months notice of his intention to resign the Fairlie charge. Mr. G. T. Dawson left Tapanui for Timaru on Tuesday morning (says the Courier). All local institutions, • including the Borough Council, Prtjsbyterian Church, Farmeis' Club, cricket club, etc., will lose an active member and supporter in Mr. Dawson, who. during his 22 years' residence in Tapanui has proved himself a useful citizen. v A New Zealander who was over in Sydney -recently had occasion to call at the General Post Office for his correspondence. As his name happened to be a common one he had great difficulty in getting his v letters. The counter clerk in apologising for his slowness in serving, mentioned that taking for example the well-known name of " Smith" there were one hundred and forty-two with the double initials T. W. and seventy-six with the reversed initials W. T. At the Magistrate's Court yesterday, before Mr. C. A. Wray, S.M., some evidence was heard for transmission to Dunedin in a case in which Shiel and Co., sued W. Brunsden for 8s lOd. The defendant stated that the claim was for railage from and to Dunedin of some fruit which he had not ordered and which, not being suitable for bis requirements, he returned to the plaintiffs. He objected as a matter of principle to paying the amount of the claim. The evidence will be sent to Dunedin, where the case is to be heard. - The following is the balance sheet of the Seddon Memorial (Children's Ward) fund:—Receipts.:—Donations £278 10s 9d, lectures £52 lis 9d, schools £2B 10s bank interest £5 9b 4d; total £365 2s Expenditure: Cheqms to hospital Board £344 14s Bd, rents, horse hire, printing, advertising, exchanges, stamps, and stationery £2O 8s; total £365 & Bd. The treasurer, Mr C. A. Schmidt, has wound up, everything, and the committee has hot® only to take part in the opening ceremony to put a pleasant termination to their valuable and effective labours. Some important amendments have been made by the Extension of Commerce Committee in the Public Holidays Bill brougnt down by the Prime Minister. It proposes to cancel the holiday on Prince of Wales's and to substitute Empire Day, Juaejo, and to add Dominion Day September 26. In regard to certain bank holidays the Bill provides that where the holiday falls on a day other than Monday the holiday shall be observed on the following Monday. The committee proposes further that if the following Monday is also a bank holiday, the next day following which is not a bank holiday shall be observed as such. A ball organised by the spinsters and bachelors of St. Andrews was held in the St. Andrews Hall on Thuisday. A largi number of invitations had been issued and the spacious room was comfortably filled. The flag decorations were kindly lent by the Foresters* Society. Messrs J. C. and G. Williams acted'asM.Cs. in their usual efficient manner. A good deal of the success of the gathering was due to the efforts of the joint secretaries, Miss Bertio and Mr W. Stowell, who with the committee of management were untiring in their efforts to promote the comfort of their guests. The dance music was played by Mr Coombes' band, and gave complete satisfaction. On Tuesday evening next- the second of the series of lantern lectures on behalf of St. Mary's Guild will be given in St. Mary's schoolroom. On this occasion the Archdeacon will describe the route by which he travelled through Egypt, landing at Alexandria, thence to Cairo, and its Pryamids, and thence by native boat up the Nile, to Assouan, where the first cataract marks the limit of Egypt proper. The Archdeacon also went as far as Philae, a little beyond Assouan. The lecture will be illustrated by photo-slides of many of the most important ancient buildings in Egypt, and of the inhabitants, and their present modes of life, and also of some of the most recent discoveries of the ancient art of Egypt Patent leather bootis and shoes are thq mo»t fashionable ladies' footwear for the coming season. One of the most fashionable shoes is «• lad : es" patent colt vamp and golosh shoe, with glove or dull kid quarter. The latest toe is known as the Fifth Avenuo toe, or pear-shape toe. You can *«ee the above styles in Mr Souter's window, which has just been dressed out with the latest spring goods. Mr Soutcr has been always accustomed to handle high-class footwear, and the experience which he gained when representing over 100 English, American, Canadian, German, French, "Austrian and Sw : !»s manufacturers in New -Zealand for five years stands him in good stfcad. He is able to distinguish one manufacturer's good# from another, and place Iheir reliability and valu« to a nicety, without any guess, work business which the inexperienced has t*> resort to. ... When your throat is dry and husky, a Zymole Trokey will relieve that disagreeable feeling. Zymole Trokeys give the mouth a cleansed and refreshed sensation... "Red Cross" Ointment—Dutton's Mighty Healer—cures all sores, old or recent. Is 6d all dealers. ...

The superior quality and excellence of the pianos imported and r-old by the Dresden Piano Co. Ltd. has juKt been demonstrated in the most emphatic manner. During the past official year 600 pianos were imported into Dnnedin, and 500 of these were sold" by the Dresden. In other words the Dresden sold 500 pianos during the past financial year against '*tiO by two other concerns. No other piano hou*e can ehow such a record. The Zimaru branch of this unrivalled firm has a magnificent stock of Lipps, Broad wood#, Ronischs, Collard and other fin-t----cla>« makers. These four makes represent the best markets of the world. AH the latest upto-dat« mtiMc kept, in stock. Orders executed within <8 hours...

It ttuji again to be expected that the j Scottish Reliability Trial?, which are re- | cognised throughout tbo world to be the mora. torero on motor cam would prove that tho Darracq cars could beat, alt comers when it conies to real hard work on rough rt>ad« and heavy hill-climbing. In ihi* trial one of the four cars secured tlie biggest award, a gold medal, another one «cor>ti an absolute non-stop certificate, while tins third car wcured tho pri/>- for climbing the Trinafour hill, the htiffc«t grade in the whole trial. CowaMjuentlT nut of tbo four Darracq* entered throe gaiivd prifs tbu* proving their great reliability qualities. In 'ho hng.adi Reliability Trial «he little 8 h.p. DcDion ran 2000 miles, and won tho fir*t prize in lv?r cla*s, thus making a creditable performance for Mich a Mnal! car. It ** therefore becoming quite monotonous in reading th>> results of the r«-c<tit Reliability Trials in all part* of the wona, »* in all cases wh«-n there arc Darracq* or DeDions entered one can alway* look m. th« top of tlw li»-t for the rt*ioU* of in<»r pertormati<-er>. Afti-r f-eiMng the above rcmltn it *> no woiitler tl).»t r.w ar.> n.imed in Kngl ; *«id " 'be \\<rl<ri m.mt ivliabln Car-." The following n » report; whii-h w.n given by on«* of t.ie great»-*t /»i!th»nti.-* in hngland : J j** merit of tl>o j«erforinam-e* put up by the Darracq car* will b«- apprrciatt-d wh< n it is remcml>«red that tl».- pp condition* w'-r« of that n-<tnre *'» t->® capabilities of the to Urlr ntm-r-t. and any «-ar whi<-h rotnpl-'t'-d !sri , * in the "way in whirh tlv Parrai-q* d«» wrnj ff-rtainlr the be*r made. 1 !>e Ksng of Kngland i« uning a Darracq for a *hoot ■ ing brake; n« doubt on arroWlt of it* c*. centional reliability and fit new* for hard work '•n r»tigh roa'k*. The l<«-al ag'-nt* bavo already t° land th<- new ««a«on'« mode!*, and a* the have bo-n xnbntantially rnlunr*! if wsll bo of intermit to any intending to call »r.d further particoUai. ...

The Rev. W. Hewitscn, 8.A., of Kndx' Church, Dunedin, will conduct to-mor-row's services at Chalmers Presbyterian Church.

The annual horse parade' of the -Agricultural and Pastoral Association will take place on the Maori Hill Reserve on Saturday, October ord. Entries close on the preceding Wednesday. A meeting was to have been held on Thursday night at Temuka to consider the advisability of forming a league in that town to carry on football under Northern Rules. As there was very fewpresent- it was deemed advisable to postpone the meeting for a week. The shopkeepers in the Arcade were congratulating each other yesterday on the improvement being effected in tie. thoroughfare. Alleged bumordus .remarks were fully indulged in as to the probable slump in boats and- waders put- outj of commission _i>y the drying up' of rainy day water holes. -

A correspondent writes at length complaining of the bad smells arising i from a sewer grating in Station street opposite the portico of- the station. He states that the nuisance is particularly in evidence when an easterly wind is blowing, owing probably to the wind blowing out the foul gases from the- sewer in George street. 1

The members of the Victoria Lodge, 1.0.0. F., Geraldine, held a veiy successful dance in the Oddfellows' Hall on Thursday evening, when about 50 couples -were present. A very pleasant time was spent in dancing and other pastimes, the music being supplied by Miss Chapman (piano), and Mr H. Donnithorne (violin). Mr C. Boulter acted as M.C. " The member for Lyttelton. has given notice to ask the Prime Minister whether-his-attention has been drawn to the delay which at present borrowers from .the Advances to Settlers : and the Advances to Workers Departments are experiencing in getting their loans, and will he ascertain what, ks the cause of thee© delays, and if it is owing to a shortage of money will he see that more funds a;e put -at the disposal of both of these very important Departments. Eczema, varicose ulcers, all skin eruptions disappear after using "Red Gross" Ointment. ; Is 6d all chemists and grocers. ... BUSINESS NOTICES. Mr A. Eden wishes to draw the attention of the public of Timaru to the 1 fa*t that he is now running a cab and may be relied upon to aijswer calls.' SYNOPSIS OF NEW ADVEBTISEMENTS. C.F.C.A. —Australian land for sale; Temuka sale, Tuesday; Studholme sale, Friday. " ' Guinness and LeCren—Albury saw, Monday; Temuka, Tufesday; Geraldine, Wednesday. , ' . Dalgety and Co.—Entries for Albury sale, Monday. -" Loan and Mercantile Co.—Albury sale, on Monday; Temuka, Tuesday. L. O'Callaghan and Co.—Sale of produce, etc.; this day. G. P. Gerrie and Co.—Will sell poultry, produce, etc., to-day. Jonas and Co.—Sell poultry, , produce, furniture, etc., to-day. ; X.M. and A. Co. —Albury sale, Monday ; Temuka, Tuesday; Geraldine, Wednesday ; Studholme, Friday; seed season. ; H. Hall—Calls tenders for buildings at Temuka. . W«?bb and Kcmpthorn^—List of farms for sale. Sunday School—Anniversary services, to-morrow. Hockey—Rep. match C. v. S.C. Thursdav next. Sophia St. Hall—Mr G. Lawrence will preach to-morrow. O. E. at Mechanics, Monday next. ■ Theatre Boyal-r-" Scarlet Troubadours, on Thursday and Friday. : F. Wall—Boot repairs?; no two charges. J. B. Bruce and Co;— Properties for sale. S. K. Martin—Ha6 a house for sale. A. and P. Association—Horse parade, 3rd October. „ , . . ' Assembly Rooms—Euchre party, on* Monday- ' ■ , _ 1 _ / St. Mary*6 School—Lecture, on Tuesd!k.z; Bailways Train arrangement Asliburfon races. D. W. McGill —Has a room to let. Lost—A gold brooch ; two overcoats. E. Brown —Tenders for work at Temuka. „ P. W. Hutton and Co.—New tennis material. • , Pharos weed killer—Saves loss of revenue. . I G. Loach—Has seed potatoes for sal*. J. Harrison —Last two weeks of boot * a Hemsley Burnet—Hair colour restorer now on market. . G. Pearson—New consignment of writing pads. , . ~ . Bowing Club—Annual meeting, on trij' K. "Reid—Summer sale of boot". Church services—Chalmers* Trinity, W-wlev, Salvation Army. Penrose's —Results of bowery jompeti tion. Wanteds—Eleven notices.