TOWN AND COUNTRY.

Timaru Herald, Volume XIIC, Issue 13834, 20 February 1909, Page 4

TOWN AND COUNTRY.

The Garrison Band will give a concert on Caroline Bay to-morrow afternoon. The High School cadets attend St. Mary's Church to-morrow, marching down from camp headed by fTie Garrison Band. Advices from Australia state that W. Elliott, the featherweight professional champion of New Zealand, was beaten in his boxing contest with Wells (to whom he was conceding several pounds in weight), which took place at Sydney last Tuesday. The decision was an exceedingly unpopular one. It would appear that some of the local fishermen who drag the waters of Caroline Bay, are not an over provident lot, if the report be true, which says that they not infrequently find it too much trouble to return to the sea, flounders which are too small for tho table, but leave them 011 the sands to die. Fishermen should, in the interests of their business return the littlo ones to the sea. . The usual weekly meeting of the Life Boat Lodge, 1.0. G.T., was held last evening, the C.T. (Bro. Claughton) presiding over a fair attendance of members. A report of the business transacted at the annual meeting of the district lodge was given by the delegates. The syllabus for the quarter was adopted. The secretary was instructed to write a letter to a brother who is in the hospital. Bro. C. Muchmore was elected grand lodge delegate. The programme for the evening, " Birthday Night" was a groat success* Musical items were splendidly given by Sisters Leggott, Sadler, Claughton and 1 Lennie, Bros. Ellis, Muchmore, Williams, Wentworth ' (2), Hawkey, Lowrv, Pcake and Claughton. A handsome birthday cake 'was presented to the lodge by Sister Leggott, and partaken of by the members. Congratulations were extended to those who were, celebrating their birthday, and to Sister Leggott for her handsome gift. A hearty vote of thanks was accorded to Bro. C. Wentworth a visitor IVom Dunedin for his presence and, splendid items. Chilblains (broken or unbroken) sores of all kinds relieved immediately by "Bed Cross" Ointment. 1b -6d everywhere...

The Hon. J. A. MillarXsays that the ■ North Island is developing much more rapidly than the South Island. A paddock of 30 acres of ryegrass lias been threshed at St. Andrews, and it- viekled 75 bushels of seed to the acre. "We have the cheapest long-distance travelling in any part of the world,'' said the Hon. Jl A. Millar in conversation with a representatives of this journal yesterday. A particularly interesting article\to anglers will be found in the pages of the supplement to-day, it being a preevs of the results offourteen season's trout fishing compiled from records kept by Mr C. E. Hassell, a well-known local angler. The local music shop proprietor who was threatened with an application for an injunction restraining him from giving gramaphone concerts in his shop, i lias since altered tlie position of the instrument so that the music does not annoy those who were complaining of it, and tlie projected court proceedings have accordingly been abandoned. The following is Captain Edwin's weather forecast tor to-day" Moderate to strong southerly winds with fine weather and slowly rising barometer northward of Napier and New Plymouth. Moderate to strong westerly "winds with falling barometer in all other parts of the country with indications for rain." Mr G. Wittv, M.P. for Riccarton, Mr T. H. Davey, M.P- for Christchurch East, and Mr T. Buxton, M.P. for Geraldine, met in Tiniaru yesterdav, and "spent some time discussing tlie reletting of the Government land which is to be submitted tfc, auction in Timaru this month. All agreed that the land should not be disposed of bv sale at all, as that was in favour of the man of means, who could outbid his poorer neighbour, and the latter was the one that should be'helped. The fairest method, they considered, would be to fix. a fair rental upon the land and let it by ballot. They could not understand why the Premier, as .Minister for Lands, could not arrange to extend the leases in question ror one vear, so as to make them fall in at the same time as the larger runs which fall in next year, nor could they see oil what grounds the lessees of the land to -be relet this month could claim compensation from the Government as stated bv the Premier. Mr Buxton said it had been represented to him that some of the low country near Woodbarv and Geraldine, which yras to be relet,'could be profitably subdivided into small farms of 50 and 100 acres. If this. were so it seemed a pity to let it in big blocks. 4. meeting of the Board of Managers of-the Fairlie Technical Classes Association was held, on Wednesday evening last. Present—Messrs J. King (chairman), [Goodwin, Bray, Foden, O'Toole, Binney, and stlie director. Correspondence was read from Mr it. Grant, stating that the Depart no a. had fixed the number of managers on the same , basis as the preceding veur, and enclosing £lB Is 6d, being capitation for 1908, £33 Is 6d less salary of cookerv instructor £lo. It. vras i.ecided to hold the annual ineotmg ot subscribers on February 2/ tli J lie secretarv read the report aml balancesheet, to be submitted to that meeting \ Some discussion took place re fees and it was eventually decided that' tliev remain as at present, 10s per term, or" 15s for two'terms a rebate of-5s to those who made SO per cent, of-the total attendances for the two terms, or of 2s 6d for 80 per cent ot the second term. It was also c eculcd to hold the adult cookery class from 3 to 5 p.m. on Fridays, and to commence the class on Friday, February 96th Dressmaking is to commence <m Tuesday next. Considerable oiscussion ensued on the. matter or l Foden'S remuneration for the school woodwork class, and it was eventual!} decided to leave the matter in the hands of Messrs King and lodon, to take whatever action they thou_,lit necessary. Trade in the North Island -is very quiet at the present time. Mr feouter of Souter's shoe store has just returned from Wellington, where he has been purchasing a large stock of uoots from a wholesale warehouse. As trade in the north was so bad, he was able to purchase, first quality boots and shoes ' at a very low price. He . cleared the warehouse out of the whole of Wickerts and Gardiners makes of boots and shoes. This make is very well known in Timaru. The sale prices of this makers' boots usually 2os, now 18s lid. Shoos usually 18s Gd, now 14s. Souter's sale of boots. ...

800 MILES ON A TRIUMPH MOTOR CYCLE.

Mr George Broadhead, the wellknown jeweller of Geraldine, has given us an interesting account of his recent trip south on his 1909 Imperial Triumph motor cycle. He covered a total mileage of 800 miles in 10 days. His trip can he followed per medium ot rhese notes: Feb Ist. —Left Geraldine at 2 p.m., arriving Timaru 3, after a nice easy run, left for Oamaru at 4.45, arriving at dusk. tit■ Feb. 2nd.—Left Oamaru for Dunedin at 11 a.m., arrived Palmerston South 1.15 left Palmerston South for Dunedin at 3.15. His remarks on this part of his journey are as follows:—After leaving Palmerston hill work becan, the motor behaved splendidly up those hills, on two occasions T had to dismount in the middle of two of tlio steepest hills, owing to traffic. I luau no difficulty in starting the motor up the steep incline, and the way she nulled was simply' astounding. I arrived in Dnnedin at 5.30 after a .very pleasant ride. Feb. 4th—Left Dunedin 1.10 P-m----for Gore, arrived at Gore at 8.15, after a non-stop run. T Feb. sth.—Left Gore 4 p.m. for Invercargill, arriving there at 6.15, a er a very wet ride, rain having started to fall after leaving Gore. Feb. 7tli.—Left Gore for Lumsden at 10 a.m., after leaving Wmton found roads very bad, arrived Lumsden .*** )

P m - t i 11 Feb. Bth—Left for Kingston at 1145 arrived 4.40. left Kingston for Queenstown 5.15 p.m. From Kingston to Qneenstown is 20 miles, and the ionrnev occupied 24 hours. . Feb' 10th. —Left Quoenstown for Cromwell at 9.15. On this run the roads were simply awful, and this part of the ionrnev was very trying, and I arrived at 5 p.m., taking 8 hours to travel the 43 miles between these Pl Feb 11th. —Started 6 a.m. for Palmerston, distance 140 miles arrived 440 p m. Started little later for Oamarii, arriving 7 15. Total mileage fnr divs run 1/8 mites. Feb." 12th—Left Oamaru at 9 for Geraldine, arriving home same afterlloon' FINAL REMARKS. I completed, my journey w.tnont a • 1 -michat) I cannot speak too highly of' the trustfulness of my Triumph Motor Cycle. I was away 1davs and was riding the motor for 10 davs from the time I left Geraldine until the time I returned. I did not get into a vehicle of any kind. I role the motor everywhere I went. The distance travelled was 800 miles, and the cost of petrol was 12s 3d, lubricating oil 9 s The average distance that L travelled on one gallon of petrol would be nbout 115 miles. Adams, Ltd., Stafford st., Timnrrf...

Mr D. Mahoney draws attention to some cheap town properties lie lias for sale on small deposits.

St. Mary's Young Men's Society will hold a special meeting in the club room on .Monday evening next, at 8 o'clock. Mr J. E. Lowe commences his classes next week. Intending pupils would do well to remember that Mr Lowe is here for a short season only. Particulars are advertised. The tennis match between Fairlie and Tiniaru at the Elizabeth street courts to-dav is to start at 11 a.m. The visitors return home by the afternoon train. The Rev. W. Baumber will preach in the Wesley an Church to-morrow. The Subject of the sermon -in the evening 'twill be " Life that is; Life." At Waimataitai Missioner Neale will preach in the morning and Mr Brown in the evening. The voyage out of the s.s. Otaki, the N.Z.\ Shipping Company's new vessel now' lying at the wharf, was uneventful but for «)iio rather unusual incident and that was the sighting of all immense waterspout ill two degrees north latitude. The huge column of water was a good distance off and the vessel was at no time iii any danger. A meeting of tlie Timaru Literary and Debatibg Society js called for Monday evening, next in the Sophia' Street Hall for the purpose of arranging the syllabus for the coming season. There should be ample room in a community such as this is for* a good debating society, the value of which is inestimable to persons' who would aspire to positions either local or parliamentary. The syllabus it is proposed to submit to the meeting is intended to assist in the cultivation of literary tastes as well as public speaking, so that all tastes will be catered for. The Rev. A. E. Hunt, President of the No-License League, was seen by a reporter yesterday ill reference to the election of the Licensing Committee for this, district. Mr Hunt said lie had talked the matter over with his colleagues and they had 'decided not to run any candidates in opposition to the sitting members. He; agreed with what Mr Hole had said, that the present committee was a moderate one and that there was nothing to be gained by a change. A contested election would mean a certain amount of expense both for the .ratepayers as well as for the two parties who were directly .interested, and there was no good reason why • such expense should 'be incurred.

A meeting of the No. 2 Terminating Building Society was held in the Sophia street Hall last evening, Mr' T. D. Young in the chair. The appropriation of £3OO (No. 2 group) fell to the holder of share No. 45. Appropriations in tlie original group, of hvo sums of £3OO, fell by ballot to the-holders of shares No. 862 and 877. The accepted tender for £3OO in two sums of £l5O realised £34 ss.

An attractive' entertainment will be offered to the public on Tuesday evening next in the grounds of the Sacred Heart School. Chief among the items will be a reproduction of the cantata '•The May Queen " amid glowing effects of. light and colour. Other entertaining features will be songs, choruses, drills, etc. The Garrison Band has kindly promised to lend its valuable assistance.

The annual meeting of the Winchester Domain Board was held on Wednesday evening. Present: Messrs R. Smith (chairman), H. E. Smith, J. Opie, W. Harrison and D. De Renzy. The balance-sheet showed, that the receipts were £B7 9s 4d and that there was a credit balance of £36 16s 9d. Mr Robert. Smith was unanimously elected chairman. Correspondence was read from the Minister for Lands notifying that £25 had been granted to the Board for planting, etc. The secretary reported that £24 12s had been received for rent, and the amount to credit' was now £62 4s 4d. Accounts for £3 3s 3d were passed for payment. It was decided to meet in the Domain to-day at 5:30 p.m. to decide on repairs necessary in the fences, etc.

The manager of the Dresden informß the. music-lovers that the famous " Broadwood Player Piano," for which the Dresden holds the sole agency for New Zealand, has arrived. ' This player is admitted by the leaders of the musical world to be the most perfect instrument of its kind extant, and further possesses the great advantage that it may be used either as a player piano, or as an ordinary piano of the highest grade. ' This combination, together with the guarantee furnished by the world-famed name of "John Broadwood and. Sons," places this instrument without question in the forefront of things musical to-day. Call and hear this wonderful instrument, when the manager will he delighted to demonstrate to you its marvellous powers. Anyone can play it in 10 minutes...

Distinctiveness of stylo, gracefulness and attractiveness of figure, combined with perfect freedom and comfort, is desired by every woman, and the JVD. corset lias a world-wide reputation lor 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. ...

Often people wonder how it is that owners ot' Darracq cars are so seldom troubled with mishaps, but on examining these cars thoroughly ifc 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 of 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, 14/16 li.p., which under test is actually 16 Brake h.p., although only landed a few weeks ago, is already considered by experts to he the quietest and most flexible little family car in the colony. Anyone interested in the purchase of a motor car should not decide until thev have had a run in one of these little cars, the total weight of "which is 15 cwt. and wlncli travels at a speed of 40 miles an hmir, besides being a wonderful hill climber, and exceptionally economical in petrol. Darracqs are also making a., small pattern 4 cylinder 12/14 h.p., which will be retailed at £350. The new pattern, De Dions, for which we are also taking orders for indent, are the following:— 10/12 hp. 4 cylinder, 12/14 h.p. 4 cylinder, and 18 h.p. Further information and. trials will be given on application at Messrs Skeatcs and Bockaert's garage, this firm being the sole New Zealand agents for both De Dion and Darracqs. ...

James' Fluid Corn Plaster is undoubtedly a good corn cure Every day someone calls in to let us know of the benefit derived from its use. Price Is. Prepared only by L. B. James, Chemist, Timaru... All merchants having goods or parcels requiring delivery should . realises the advantage of getting us to handle their consignments from beginning to en ,l— coods collected and shipped, dues paid 'goods distributed, and charges collected—all done without trouble and worry to themselves. Try our system. You'll find it economical, labour-saving. —N.Z. Express Co. Offices throughout the Pominion...

Sixteen Waimate bowlers journeyed at Oamaru on Thursday afternoon to try conclusions with the Meadowhank Club. The weather was fine, the green iit its best, tlie guests were well entertained and came back victors by a majority of 23 points, being up three out of the four rinks. At the Waimate Police Court, yesterday before Messrs Manchester and Francis, J.P's., three first offenders for drunkenness were dealt with. Two were fined 5s and the other was sentenced to 24 hours' imprisonment. A man of unsound mind was committed to Sunnyside Mental Asylum. The following unclaimed letters are lying at the Timaru Post- Office: — From the United Kingdom, Mr El. Borfort, Timaru; Mr R . Syder, Waimate; Mrs Doyle, Tiniaru; from British New Guinea, Miss Eva Adams, Timaru ; from West Australia, Mrs J. Alexander, ■Timaru ; from New' South Wales, Mr John Cavanagh, Timaru; from Tasmania. Mr A. H. Smalley, Tiniaru; from Victoria, Mr N. Wire, Timaru. Mr Stonyer, machinery-expert to'the N.Z. Loan and Mercantile Agency Company received this week, an order which he looks upon as one of the best testimonials the farmers favourite drill (for which he is tlie local agent) has ever received. The order came from Grenfell which is 250 miles inland from Sydney, the sender of it being Mr Richard Kelland; late of Fairview, who asks' to have sent to him at once, a turnip and rape box seeder, with tubes complete, tlie same as he used on-his farmers favourite drill in New Zealand.

Sir Joseph Ward and Mr Millar obtained a basket of • forty-four trout as the result of a day's fishing at Rotqrua on Wednesday. The Prime Minister, commenting on recent criticisms, said only seven of the'fish were of inferior quality. Questioned by a reporter yesterday, Mr Millar, said that this paragraph was not a mere fish yarn. They had enjoyed some really good sport. He had got the Premier into the water up to his waist, and notwithstanding that he had never handled a rod before, Sir Joseph, fishing with the fly, grassed seven nice fish.

Complaints are frequqently being heard about the reckless driving i f motorists on the public rods, and here are a. couple of the instances which furnish ground for the complaints. A man missed the early morning train at Waimate, and requisitioned a motor car. He got away just as the first train to Timaru was leaving Studholme, yet he caught that train at the Hook, in other words lie travelled about eight miles to the train's four. The other case is that of a motor cyclist residing near -Waimate, who rode a mile on an ordinary road in just 60 seconds. For him it was a deed' to boast of; for other users of the road, a nuisance and a danger.

At the Hook railway station there is a roadway serving the goods shed on one side of the main line, but none on the other side to serve the station platform, with the result that people having heavy loads to take delivery of or to send away, have to get them the best way they can across the yard and two sets of rails. But some people don't like hard work, and whenever the surfacemen are not about, one can often see vehicles driven over the lines to save carrying the packages. This trespassing on a part of the railway not an authorised crossing has led to a prosecution being instituted by the Railway Department against a young man who, on five days per week, lias to carry 5 cwt across to the best of: his ability, and one day per week has to struggle with half _ a ton. lhe case is to be heard in Waimate next court day. • A meeting of members of the \V aimate Winter and Poultry Show Association was held on Thursday night, the President (Mr F. Lundon) in the chair. There was a fair attendance of members. Mr W. H. Beckett resigned his position as secretary owing to ill-health-The meeting carried a motion regretting Mr Beckett's illness and thanking him for his services to the Association. Mr W. H. Norton was appointed secretary and treasurer, and other officers were then elected as follows: —President, Mr F. F. Lundon (re-elected); Vice-Presidents, Messrs Nash, Atwill, Twemlow and Butcher; Committee, Messrs Goldstone, Meredith, Dencli, Wilson, R. A. Nicol, Lee, Tomlinson, H. Cameron, Carbis, Ravenliall, Betten and Vcitch. Sub-committees to revise schedule and canvass for special prizes were appointed. The president promised two special prizes of 10s 6d each, and Messrs Lundon and Son offered a sheep for guessing competition. It was left to the secretary to arrange for room for committee meetings. The dates of the show alloted to this Association are July 9th and 10th. A case of alleged cruelty to an animal came up for hearing at the Magistrate's Court, yesterday, before the Stipendiary Magistrate, Mr C. A. Wray. Thomas Loach was charged with cruelly ill-treating a horse Jjy tying' another horse to its tail for the purpose of leading it. The accused said he "pleaded guilty in one way, but not guilty in another." Evidence was given to the effect that on February 6th, accused was seen riding out of town in the direction of Maori Hill, with a horse tied to the tail of the animal he was riding. The horse he was riding was a pony and tlie led horse was a draught. It was stated that the hinder animal was pulling back, thereby inflicting pain upon the horse it was tied to. Accused admitted that the horse was tied as described, but denied that it was pulling back, and he produced a letter from a veterinary surgeon which gave an opinion that no cruelty would be occasioned by merely tying a horse to another tail. Loach said that he liad had 14 years experience amongst horses, and the tying of one behind the other - was an every day occurrence in i3ie Island; also used a' : nov6l argument in support, of his contention that''_lie had not doiie a. cruel act, by stating that .at tlie ibatile"of .Waterloo', some of tlie English ;horse batteries were run into action with the guns attached to the tails of the horses that formed the gun-teams. His Worship could not suppress a smile at the ingenuousness of the argument and pointed out that the cases were hardly parallel ones. He accepted the defendant's statement that no cruelty was intended, but warned him to refrain from hurting other people's ideas and feelings of humanity in future, by acts that might look cruel even if they were not actually so. The defendant was discharged with a caution.

We wish to draw the attention of our readers to a- sale bill circulated with tiiis morning's '"Herald." Souter's boot Sale is the subject under notice. By error the following lines were not included in the sale. bill. —Ladies goloshes sizes 3, 7, and 8; usual price 4s, now Is 6d; men's goloslier front, (footholds), usual price ss ; Souter sale price Is 6d. Gent's tan willow calf Cookham boots, usual price 255, sale price 19s Gd. Souter's Boot Sale now 0n... Millions of aching heads every year obtain quick and happy relief from Steam's Headache Cure. Many millions more could if they would take it. Do you make use of this great remedy....

One gallon of the host table vinegar, prepared in one minute by using Baxter's Concentrated Vinegar Essence. Used everywhere. Especially gr.od for pickling purposes. Price Is <:d, iiom J. Baxter, chemist, Timaru. ...

'lt is• reported that Oakwood, Station, some distance north of Charlesville .(Queensland), comprising 5.72 'square miles "of country, and carrying 90,000 sheep, 120 cattle and 130 iiorses has been sold to the New Zealand and Australian Land-Company, Ltd. The price is said to be about £IOO,OOO. A Hook correspondent writes: — With the advent of • better weather, harvesting operations are now in full swing in the Hook and Makikihi districts. Tile bulk of the crops are now cut, &nd the threshing mills are getting to work, but hot a great deal of thrashing from the stoolc is being done. It is thought that the averages will be . well up to those of other seasons.

SYNOPSIS OF . NEW ADVERTISEMENTS. , C. Jonas—- Sale this day of produce, etc. • . Dalgetv and Co.—Sales at Pleasant Point and Washdyke. N.Z.L. and Si.A. Co.—Sales at Pleasant Point, Washdyke and" Geraldine. C..F.C:A—Pleasant Point; Washdvke, Geraldine and St. Andrews sales, also property. Friedlander Bros.—Sale of part of the Anama estate. Guinness and LeCren—'Point stock sale, clearing sale at Chilcotin, Orari; lease March 6th, Geraldine stock sale, property sale W r aimate. Important clearing sale at Kauroo Hill—By N.M. and A. CV and Guinness and LeCren. N.M. and A. Co.—Sell farms on 6th, 10th and 13th March, town property 20th March, . clearing sale sth March"; Point, Cave, Washdyke and Geraldine sales. • Sale of farms—At Asliburton on 6th March, by N.M. and A. Co. and N.Z.F. Co, New Zealand railways—Train , arrangements for Dunodiri''race's. ■ A.O.F.—Notice re meeting Southern Cross Lodge. , Theatre Royal Return of Ada Crossley. ! D. C. Turnhull and Co.—Offer to grain owners. . ; Fairlie Technical Classes Association —Notice re opening. ; Sacred Heart School—Grand openair. concert. Penroses' sale—The bargains for to : day. E. D. Bust arid Co.—Drills and frilled pillow cases. Maskelyne and Devant's Company — At Theatre Tuesday. At Caroline Bay—Concert by Garrison Band to-morrow. Geraldine —Notice of election of Licensing Committee. Garrison Band —Parade for church' •'service to-day. - • . 5 P.'G. Allen —Spring flowering bulbs, etc. ' Messrs and Misses Lowe —Commence dancing lessons. , Geraldine County Council—Appointment of:dog registrars. : A. L. Applegarth—Has resumed business in Arcade. P. L. Orbell—Subdivision of Motukaika farm. Perry, Perry and Kinnerney—Tenders for lease of farm. Mrs Alfred Curtis—Dancing, deportment and physical culture. J, Malioney—Notice re accounts owing.' , • Timaru Literary and Debating Society—Meeting on Monday next. St. Mary's Y.M.S.—Speeial meeting on Monday next. George Pearson —Strong and novel toys. Chalmers, ' Trinity, and Wesleyan Churches—Services to-morrow. Wanteds —Nine, notices.