TOWN & COUNTRY.

Timaru Herald, Volume XIIC, Issue 13810, 22 January 1909, Page 4

TOWN & COUNTRY.

During Mr Randal's absence from Timaru, .the organ at Trinity Church has been presided over by Mr E. Drake; one of Mr Randal's pupils, who gave great satisfaction. At a special meeting of the Temuka Road Board held yesterday, it was moved and carried that Thursday afternoon be appointed the weekly half" holiday for the Temuka road district. There was no other business transacted.

Mr F. W. Marchaiitis just now proparing plans for a. 1000 ft. bridge over tlie Ashley river, in forro-concrete, for tlic Ashley Road Board. It will bo similar to that planned for the Opihi, but with some modifications to suit different local conditions.

A Government daylight parade of the Temuka Rifles held on Wednesday evening ; was well attended. The men were exercised in attack practices : ,in the park and the light failing, were marched to the Drill Shed '.. and were put through firing exercises.' Lieutenants Chapman and Jeffries were in command, and Staff-Sergeant, Major Henley was in attendance.' Range firing was indulged in on Thursday afternoon. There will be three more daylight parades during the month of February.

Seamen, have a . right, in the matter of voting for. Parliamentary candidates which' no other class of the community possesses, in that they re allowed to vote long before election day,, and if they chose, before the candidates aro nominated, and, even before all are announced. This.is to save them from losing their vote in the event of their leaving a. port before the election, and when there is no probability: that they will be able' to make port again in time to vote in the ordinary way. .At the last election a seaman, at Timaru took advantage of this provision, in ; the Act, leaving his vote with the returning officer before his boat left this'port. The question of paying irioxiptf attention to the immigrants who' arrive ; in Victoria was brought iimder the notice of the State Premier the other day. Mr Murray said he'/thought.when immigrants arrived in;the State they should receive some consideration. He would see that as much was done for them here as in the-other States. In Canada, says the "Argus,", they aj-e taken in hand and looked after till they are settled. . In New South .\Valps and the other States full information is sent beforehand, to the department of thesettlers'coming out, and .when the vessels arrive an officer meets them and makes all arrangements required to secure them proper accommodation. They are supplied with all; information respecting land available for settlement or where employment can be found. Here the department is not kept informed of persons coining out to settle, and they are sometimes left to shift for themselves. Use Icilma Cream and watch your skin grow clearer, the only face cream which keeps the skin as nature intended. Snowy, greaseless, delicately perfumed, Icilma is nature's own protection. In jars, 2s Bd, 4s and 8s 6d, post free, from J. Baxter, chemist, Timaru. ...

Often people wonder how it is that owners of Darracq cars are bo Beldom troubled with mishaps; but on examining these cars thoroughly it will be found that they have one-third less parts than any other make of cars in existence. It is a recognised fact amongst all great authorities at Home that to anyone who wants a car for constant hard work, and also for cheapness ol upkeep and reliability the Darracq stands alone. Their ever repeated wins in Reliability Test all over the world testify to the above points. The new model ]4/16h.p. which under test is actually 10 Brake h.p., although only landed a few weeks ago is already considered by experts to be the quietest and most flexible little family car in the colony. Anyone interested in the purchase of a motor car should not decide until they have had a run in one of these little cars, the total weight of which- is 15cwt, and which travels at a speed of 40 miles an hour besides being a wonderful climber, and exceptionally ecconomical in petrol. Darracqs are also making a small p:if•*rn 4 cyclinder 12/14h.p., which will ie retailed at £350. The new pattern je Dions for which we are also taking, orders for indent are the" following 10/12h.p. 4 cylinder, 12/14h.p. 4 cylinder, and ISh.p.. Further information and trials will be given on application at ATessrs Skeatos and Boekaert's Garage, this linn being the sole New Zealand agents for both De Dion and Darracqs... ,

BRADFORD -AND NEW ZEALAND WOOLS.

Every flookowner is sufficiently alive to the fnot that any wool winch evolves the praise of the Bradford wool oxports must ho of unimpeachable morit. The following report by Mr S. H. Hollings, the world-renowned wool oxpert, on a sample fleece from Mr Ernest Short's celebrated Parorangi and Balmoral Roihney flocks will be of more than passing interest to New Zealand pastoralists:— Bradford, England, July 4, r 1908. Mr Ernest Short, Parorangi, N.Z. Romney Fleece. Herewith please find my report on Romnev Marsh ram fleece bred by Mr Ernest Short, of Parorangi, Feilding, Now Zealand. This is a tremendous fleece of good, sound useful wool. The quality is known in the trade as bulk 4(vs. it is well grown, capital length, will scour an excellent colour, and (lye anv shade perfectly. It will produce a vorv desirable top, spin well, and answer all manufacturing purposes. From this fleece one cannot but be satisfied that the owner is breeding on right lines, for such wool is alwavs in demand for Home, Connental,' and American requirements. „~, -,-,-,.t/•-.<■-. (Si»ned) .-. B- ROLLINGS. From the above it will be seen that Mr Short's clip is as near perfection as human skill can produce. : ,1 he wool reported upon was dipped in Quibell s Patent Powder Dip, «nd the perl potion of the sample conclus.vely proves the excellence of ■ this famous sheepdipping preparation. ...

w The shingle is slowly piling up at :the Eastern Mole. Yesterdey the high water mark on the beach was opposite the -seventh pier—l7sft. out from the Vroot. Probably one of the best catches made this season out of the Opihi was that-of Mr E. D. Clark on Tuesday last, when he landed- 30 fish all a pound and over, some turning the scale ' at three" pounds. The Mayor, who is chairman of the Managing Committee of the Public Library, expects to receive some information that will be of value for the guidance of the committee to-day or to-morrow, and on receipt of this he will call-the committee together for their first meeting. Yesterday was summer warm, though the sky was clouded over. Caroline Bay was well patronised in the-afternoon, rocks, seats, and sands " being well speckled with white dresses, and the water was lively with bathers arid paddlers. The sea. was very calm arid therefore in favour of these -amusements. . i The Christchnrch Golf Club is issuing a programme for a week's Easter tournament on the Shirley links, to commence on Saturday, April 10th. For men there are half a-, dozen events, including an amateur championship of Ganterburv; and for ladies there are four, with* a championship. A challenge 'crip, to be held by the winner's club, is provided for each of these. "Forty years ago there was not a stag in New "Zealand; now it is one of the "finest deer-stalking countries in the world, and the heads obtained there ; wonicl, alas! put to shame every deer /forest in Scotland." Tins is how Mr H Frank Wallace, F.Z.S., sums up -the result of his observations while deer-stalking in New Zealand 190«, in "Stalks Abroad," published »> Longmans and Co. ■Yesterday's half holiday was utilised bv many young men and young women "too/ for amusement in the shape "of rod and line fishing off the moles. The outer side of the North Mole was Jnnged with fishers, and on the outer "end of the old breakwater many were almost as close together as they could sit. There didn't appear to be. many fish about, but enough to keep the fishers there in hope. At the : bend of i the North Mole a fair-sized skate was . I caught. ,

•.The Manuka arrived at Auckland from...Sydney, with no fewer than 503 passengers, which constitutes a record ••far intercolonial liner across the 'lasman.Sea. In order to accommodate this;/ unprecedented number, special b'nnks had to_ be fitted up in every .'available - corner, but notwithstanding tfie'crowding, .the passengers spent a highly enjoyable time, the weather being exceedingly favourable. There were 301 steerage passengers, a large proportion of whom were immigrants from the Old: Country, transhipped at Sydney from' the steamers Snevic and Perriieles.. :lV is .hardly realised that during the past five years over 1,030,000 acres in v'-ietoria have been'cut up by-private owners and sold for closer settlement purposes. Subdivision has been carried on- to a far larger extent in the "Western district than elsewhere (600,000 of the above total acreage was in that district) and ths process is still going on steadily. The experience of the past is;'that purchases fall off when seasons are adverse. This was exemplified last year, when the drought had the effect of curtailing investment in land. With the present r good season the'demand is expected to revive. Should it do so there is ample land in the market to satisfy all such demand on ' terms as easy as can be.offered by the State. It may not be generally known that there is* in the Timaru Courthousp, a contribution box the funds collected in 'which have to be handed over to the Sonth Canterbury Hospital and Charitable Aid Board. The generous impulses of those whose business takes them hall of justice is to-day represented in the box by the munificent sum of two pence, in three coins. This is the collection of the past fifteen months, and it is interesting to note how it was made up. One half of it is "conscience" money. A resident of Timaru gave'a penny short change one day r and it preyed so on his mind that he* decided to ease his conscience by gfving:the money to a good cause. The remaining two half pennies got into the box because the owner of.tliem foimd that their worth was not commensurate with the room which they occupied in his.pocket.

.'lt^is not enough to have good clothes; yon must wear, them well. In other words, yon must use aP. D. Corset. Of all models, the P.D., is the most delightful. It confers that suggestion of rare distinction which marks' the gentlewoman. It gives to an effective costume the necessary note of personal quality, the indefinable grace of style. Wear no other. All stores sell it. ... Ladies who' wear size 2 in ladies boots or shoes, in black or tan, ehonld call at Souters Boot Emporinm, and inspect his large stocks in this' size. Mr Souter, tells us that Timaru ladies mnst have small feet, as he sells a considerable number of size 2's for ladies. Again he stocks size B's' for ladies and size 11 for men. We have no doubt that the size 11 for men would fit the 7ft. 2in. "Kiltie."... A number of stock auctioneers, dealers and farmers who were travelling by train to the Studholme sale one day last week, grew very enthusiastic about an' English waterproof boot, that some of tho party were wearing. The boots were made by a very old high-class Northampton Boot Manufacturer. They are made of a light waterproof leather, arid are bladder lined, and are guaranteed absolutely waterproof. These hoots can only he obtained at J. W. Sbuter's, the brightest, busiest and biggest direct importer of boots and shoes in South Canterbury... To Travellers and Tourists. —Make your trip pleasant by getting us to handle vonr baggage. We can save you no end of trouble. Baggage collected from ship, station or hotel, and transported to any address safely, quickly. Excellent storage accommodation and spacious sample rooms always available. Note name: N.Z. Express Co. Offices throughout the Dominion. ... L. B. James, Chemist, Timaru, has been appointed agent in South Canterbury for the Veedee, a small.handmachine for vibratory massage. The Veedee instantly stops pain and is recommended for Rheumatism and all nervous affections. Full partis-.1 .is t.n application...

The King's trumpeter, Mr William Short, L.R.A.M., undoubtedly one of the greatest authorities on band instruments, writes under date of January Ist 1909, to the Drasden Piano Company, Dunedin: —"The B flat trumpet nsed by mo at my recital in Knox Church on December 16th last was manufactured by Messrs Hawkes and Son, of London, England.' This is the same instrument used by me at the funeral of the late Queen Victoria of blessed memory, as also at the Coronation service in Westminster Abbey, and has given me the highest satisfaction in every sense —toiid quality, durabilitv, and finish. The tone is lasting, and is as good now as on the day I first used it years ago. Signed, William Short, L.R.A.M., principal trumpet H.M. the King's band, and conductor of London County Council Band." Hawkes' are again on top at the Christchurch contest. Enough 6aid. ...

The following is Captain Edwin's weather forecast for to-day—"Strong winds from the northward generally and with falling barometer everywhere; there are indications for rain in the northern districts." Mr Walter Monk, touring manager for Mr J. C. Williamson's Dramatic

Company, arrived in Timaru yesterday to make arrangements for the appearance here on Monday week of "The Girl of the Golden West," in which Miss Tittell Brnne will play the leading part. New, Zealand is to he advertised by the picture film. An arrangement has been concluded between the Tourist Department _ and Patbe Freres, of Paris, the cinematograph" manufacturers, to take a series of views represent tative of _ New Zealand scenery, Maori life, and industries. A petition is being circulated in the Hook district, and is being largely signed, . praying the Government "to grant, some system of mail delivery, in order to obviate the present inconvenience the settlers labour under in havingto gpt their mails at either Makikihi or Waimate.

Mrs Susan Exloy writes to say that J. Ellis has been credited in error with making the first bricks in Timaru. The first brickmaker, she states, was Harpin Exley, who started in February, 1859, and had made bricks and built them into chimneys before J. Ellis arrived in September of that year. Mr W. A. Reid, an ex-president of the Newcastle and District Trotting Club, who was at the Timaru Trotting Club's meeting yesterday, mentioned in the course of a brief chat, that he noticed a great difference in the relations existing between racing and trotting clubs in New Zealand, as compared with those existing between these two bodies in Australia. The New South Wales Racing Clubs would not assist' Trotting Clubs at all, and they would not allow-them on their racecourses at all. but in New Zealand he found both bodies working harmoniously together.

For. the next two or three weeks the new Minister of Public Health. (Hon.David ■ Buddo) will remain in Wellington making himself thoroughly ac-quainted-with the details of his departments. Then he: intends visiting the principal institutions coming under his control. "I regard it as of considerable importance that I should do so," he remarked to. a "New Zealand Times" representative. "There,is a responsibility in administering these institutions connected with the Health Department, and I don't intend to throw it on anyone else." A special telegram to a Dunedin contemporary states that one of the finest blocks-of land'in Auckland Province; is the Te Akau block of 14,669 acres, fronting on the'tidal water at Raglan,and this area, acquired some 12 months ago from the Maoris, is soon to be opened-for settlement. The survey work is now actively proceeding, and as soon as it is completed the maps will he prepared and the land offered for selection. The land is to be cut up, into sections ranging from 209 acres of the richer and more level soils to 110 acres on the slopes. The surveyors are laying off a comprehensive system of roads, and the rpading will be undertaken by the Roads Department. Be-; fore the land is thrown open the department will construct the. road be-, : tween Te Akau and the Raglan Har-i bonr, and that work will be proceeded; with shortly.

Chilblains (broken or unbroken); sores of all kinds relieved immediately!' by "Red Cross" Ointment. Is 6d everywhere...

Real, honest bargains, high quality footwear at remarkably low prices await Timaru residents at the Best-Yet Boot Sale at Penrose Bros. Rich with timely suggestions, a,, d fruitful iii economy are the goods to be sold at such genuinely reduced prices, and all are invited and advised to pay an early visit to this sale...

Bad legs, old sores, recent cuts and abrasions, quickly healed by " Red Cross" Ointment. Is 6d everywhere... Any angler to be really successful and happy should purchase Hardy's celebrated fishing tackle, one of Loewes latest pipes and a shilling's worth of Rangitnta tobacco mixture. He- will then catch heaps of trout and the giving of them away will give him as much pleasure as the catching. A splendid stock of above goods at Taskcr's Sporting Depot, Timaru. ...

Messrs Hansen and Co., General Merchants, Shortland, Thames, N.Z., say: "From our experience in selling Chamberlain's Colic, Cholera tmd D'"arrhoea Remedy we are satisfied that a few doses of it is auffieient to cure anyone suffering from colic, diarrhoea or pains m the stomach." For sale evniywhere...

Any sore relieved and cured by "Red Cross" Ointment. Cures burns and scalds at once. Is 6d chemists and grocers...

A CHALLENGE WHICH HAS NOT BEEN ACCEPTED. £IOOO LOST TO NEW ZEALAND CHARITIES.

During last dipping season an unprincipled attempt was made by certain sheepdip manufacturers doing .business in the Dominion to convey the impression to the sheep owning community, by circular and otherwise, "that the claims made on behalf of Dips being extensively used on the celebrated "Riby Grove" flock were false. On this being brought under the notice of Messrs Quibell Bros' Australasian manager, that gentleman, on behalf of his firm, immediately offered to pay £IOOO to any charitable institution in New Zealand if any of the statements made regarding Mr Henry's Dudding's appreciation of Quibell's Dips were proved to be untrue'; and providing the party or parties accepting this challenge entered into an agreement to forfeit a similar sum if they failed to establish their allegations. Needless to state, the challenge referred to has not been accepted, thus causing the loss of £IOOO to New Zealand charities. Every unbiassed man will be able to appraise at their true valuation the actions of anv firm or firms who seek to improve their own positions by throwing out insinuations against their opponents which they are afraid to come forward and prove in a straight and manly way, even when such cowardice on their part should result—-as it has done on this occasion—in the loss of a large sum of money to some charitable institution. ...

SYNOPSIS OF NEW ADVERTISEMENTS.

John Mcllroy—Sells property at Geraldino 27th inst. Morton and Pearson —Entries for sale to-morrow. C.F.C.A. —Specials for Tattersall's to-morrow. . O'Callaghan and Co.—Entries for sale to-morrow, clearing sale Feb. 4th. Box 79, P. 0., Dunedin —Grain and produce salesman wanted. Ballantyne's sale—Opens at 10 a.m. to-dav. H.' H. Fraser —Gold bangle lost, reward. . D. A. Fulton, Waimate —Montgoinerie's hair tonic. Hurdley and Son —High grade teas, choice brass goods. J. O'Rourke —Is slaughtering straw hats. „

Miss Esther Soring—Resumes lmisie teaching Feb. 6th. Wanteds —Six notices.